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The world believes the occult is nothing more than myth. They are wrong. Hidden beneath the surface of civilization exists a secret world of relic hunters, forbidden cults, ancient artifacts, and powerful occultists who draw their strength from beings older than reality itself. Elias Vale knows this truth better than anyone. The last heir of a fallen noble house, Elias grows up surrounded by the forbidden knowledge his family spent centuries collecting—ancient journals, occult rituals, and warnings about powers humanity was never meant to touch. While exploring the ruins beneath his ancestral estate, Elias discovers a mysterious relic known as the Veiled Eye. Through it, he forms a connection with The Lucid One, a cosmic entity that rules over dreams and perception. The relic grants Elias terrifying abilities capable of bending reality itself. But power alone is not enough to survive in the occult world. Instead of revealing his strength, Elias hides in plain sight. By day, he operates as a rising merchant dealing in rare goods and antiquities. By night, he walks the hidden world as an information broker, trading secrets, relics, and knowledge among occultists, cults, and secret societies. As his influence grows, Elias begins quietly manipulating the shadows—turning enemies against one another, collecting legendary artifacts, and building a secret organization known only as the Illusive Eye. But the deeper Elias dives into the hidden world, the more terrifying the truth becomes. The barrier separating reality from the ancient Old Gods is weakening. Cults are preparing rituals. Forgotten relics are awakening. And the world is slowly drifting toward catastrophe. While others struggle for power, Elias moves like a chessmaster behind the curtain—manipulating fate itself. Some know him as a merchant. Some know him as a broker of secrets. But within the occult world, whispers speak of a far more dangerous title. The Sleeper. The man who watches from the abyss.

One night, the world changed. People across the globe began transforming into terrifying monsters. Cities collapsed overnight, and humanity disappeared as chaos consumed everything. When Noah Vale woke up that morning, he expected to die like everyone else. But he didn’t change. While the rest of the world became monsters, Noah remained human. Alone in a silent city filled with creatures that used to be people, Noah struggles to survive and uncover the truth behind the nightmare that destroyed humanity. But something about him is different. The monsters don’t attack him. They kneel. They whisper his name like he is something far more terrifying than them. As Noah searches for answers, he discovers a horrifying truth: the end of humanity may have started because of him. And somewhere in the ruined world, something ancient is waiting for its creator to return.

Ludd was killed in an involuntary shootout, causing him watch as his loved ones died before he perished himself. Waking up in the middle of a forest in a foreign world with nothing but 4 systems he must survive to make the deaths of his loved ones meaningful. Join Ludd in his journey through this new world and watch as he becomes more than a victim of generational gang violence.

[mature content!] A perfectly 'normal' rom-com about an immortal time-travel tutor and his four broken students.

In an urban city ruled by artificial lights and dirty contracts, lives are erased without anyone ever understanding why. Yami never believed in heroes. He never believed in destiny. A silent assassin who killed simply to survive, he always lived in the shadows. Until the day he was betrayed. And awakened. Now, his objective is simple: survive… and exterminate the monsters emerging from an unknown Portal. Or at least, that’s what he thought. Intelligent. Proud. Cold. In a world where even allies hide their true intentions, Yami will have to decide: Will he remain just another piece on the board… Or will he choose his own fate?

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

Transmigration? Check. Golden Finger? Check. Beauties? Check. Fang Bubai is the protagonist? Che- wait- he is the protagonist?! Then why is there another Fang Bubai running amok like the real protagonist?! And these women throwing themselves on him... why are they all traps?! But... can he refuse? Obviously... not. Ahem. Join Fang Bubai on his ascension journey, starting from his seed and with the help of his companions... Succubus, swords maiden, maids, another man's wife, catgirl... the list goes on. This novel is also posted on RoyalScribble~ For early access to new chapters, juicy content (wink wink), exclusive art, and more, check out: https://sites.google.com/view/eternity-starts-from-his-seed/home [Warning] Mature Theme, Viewer Discretion is Advised [Disclaimer] All characters are above 18 years of age. All names, characters, and events in this novel are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, places, and events which may seem to exist is purely coincidental. [Tags] Male Protagonist, Xianxia, Cheats, Dark

Raze Cromwell was one who had suffered his entire life. A cruel upbringing that had forced his nature to turn sour. In order to survive, he did everything and anything he could, eventually giving him the name Dark Magus. A title that was only given to the very best of mages. “Everything in this world was taken from me, So I shall take everything from the world.” The five Supreme Magus had gathered to eliminate the great Raze, on his last legs, the Dark Magus had one more trick up his sleeve. Activating a forbidden spell, he finds himself living in another world, a world full of martial artists. A world where one could destroy mountain tops with their fist, but Magic still exists in the new world, and he’s the only one that knows about it. **** Note: Raze Cromwell is a character who briefly appears in My vampire system. (For 2 Chapters) There is no need to read My vampire system. Since this story is based on Raze before he became what he was in vampire system. Instagram: JKSManga Discord: jksmanga https://discord.gg/jksmanga

In the sacred empire of Luminara, Saint Noctyra the Veiled was once hailed as the brightest vessel of the heavens—a girl whose prayers could mend cities and whose hymns could silence war. Crowned as the youngest High Saint in history, she carried a halo said to be forged from the first dawn. But when the Seven Demon Kings descended, the heavens did not answer her call. One by one, the kingdoms burned. Cathedrals collapsed into ash. The people who once worshipped her screamed her name—not in faith, but in accusation. On the final night, Noctyra watched her family, her knights, and her beloved younger brother fall beneath the laughter of the Demon Kings. She prayed until her voice broke. No miracle came. Branded as a false saint and blamed for divine abandonment, Noctyra was exiled from the very altar she once stood upon. Yet in the ruins of her faith, something else awakened—a forbidden power born not from heaven, but from the abyss that answered when the gods would not. Now, with a shattered halo turned obsidian black, Saint Noctyra walks a path between salvation and damnation. She will hunt the Demon Kings who stole everything from her—even if she must become a monster greater than they are. Because this time, when she raises her hand to the sky… It will not be to pray. Follow us at discord server : https://discord.gg/WV9sfqtD Updated schedule : 2 Chapters / day Gifts : Luxary car : 1 Extra Chapter Dragon : 2 Extra Chapter Magic Castle : 5 Extra Chapters Other Novel's - Damn Reincarnation : Aftermath Soul king : Ruler of the Undeads

*Extreme mature content* Cixi McLore had been born ordinary. Her parents were killed, and the life that followed turned into a slow, unending hell. Lonely, traumatised, and ground down by constant abuse, she could no longer find a reason to keep living. And that single thought became her curse. And that curse took the shape of Cassian Crown — a billionaire mafia king, whose power in the mortal world was only a shadow of what he truly was. He is not gentle. He is not kind. And he is certainly not safe. This is a dark romance. Some dialogue is intentionally raw, and certain situations will be intense. Devil's Favourite Obsession explores obsession, redemption, and fate. It is a dark mafia romance tangled with dark fantasy. Roughly eighty percent grounded in a gritty, contemporary mafia world, and twenty percent infused with supernatural elements that add mystery and a ticking clock to the love story.

A shadow slave x reader fic about a gn reader insert with a ice based divine aspect. Starting with their first nightmare going through the story of shadow slave. A first person story with a very flawed narrator.

Ethan Vale is an ordinary young man, living a life of monotony and quiet struggle in a bustling modern city. Late-night shifts, financial worries, and the crushing weight of mediocrity are all he knows—until the night a strange celestial storm tears across the sky. A blinding flash, a crackling energy in the air… and suddenly, a voice speaks directly into his mind: “Godly System Activated.” A mysterious, godlike system embeds itself within Ethan, granting him quests, skills, and powers beyond human comprehension. Each mission completed strengthens him, upgrades his attributes, and unlocks abilities that edge him closer to divinity. But power comes at a cost. The system is not meant for humans, and Ethan’s rapid growth draws the attention of shadowy organizations, rival system users, and ancient gods. The Ascendant Order, a secretive group of powerful enforcers, views him as a cosmic threat. Meanwhile, Azrath, a fallen god of oblivion, senses a rising force in the human realm—a force that could rival the gods themselves. As Ethan navigates increasingly dangerous missions, he discovers allies in unexpected places, including Lena Ashford, a brilliant hacker who helps him decipher the system’s secrets and uncover its hidden agenda. Together, they unravel the truth: the Godly System is not just a tool for growth—it is a test. A trial that could either elevate Ethan to godhood or destroy him entirely. From dodging shadow beasts in the alleyways of his city to confronting supernatural entities and rival system hosts, Ethan evolves from an ordinary man into a demi-god candidate, mastering elemental powers, divine skills, and reality-warping abilities. The more he grows, the more the world changes around him: monsters manifest in the streets, gods awaken from ancient slumber, and reality itself bends to the escalating power struggle. Ethan faces a choice that will define the fate of the universe: to wield the system’s godly power responsibly—or to embrace the full potential of divinity, risking humanity, morality, and even his own soul. “Ascension of the Godly System” is an epic fantasy journey of survival, growth, and transformation. It is a story of one man’s rise from obscurity to godhood, a battle against impossible odds, and a test of what it truly means to wield ultimate power

Book Title : Organic Override Genre: Sci-fi Fantasy | Biopunk | Psychological Thriller Tone: Apocalyptic. Poetic. Synopsis: --- Overview Julio was a planet built on technology, silence, peace, and second chances. But when an ancient biotech parasite known as the Bloom awakens from the soil of Momonato Rethabiri Kanō, everything begins to change. Machines start to flower. Satellites speak in forgotten tongues. And humanity—what’s left of it—begins to dream in roots and rhythm. At the center of it all is a small crew of extraordinary individuals: Jakku, a stoic yet soft-hearted warrior; Gift, a sympathetic survivor shaped by grief and experience; Maiku, a hybrid soldier straddling past and future; Matthew, their elemental dragon companion; and Reen, a tech-mind unraveling the buried secrets of Julio’s archives. Together, they face a world where the boundaries between flesh, mind, and memory are dissolving. The Bloom seeks to spread its influence, choosing Maiku as its next herald—but he refuses unity. In rejecting the Bloom, he fractures something sacred, awakening a force more dangerous than anyone anticipated. Once allies—like Jiro, now a Wither born of death and rage—rise black-veined and silent, embodying what the Bloom promised but failed to deliver. Peace becomes plague; harmony becomes chaos. --- Conflict and Stakes As the Bloom evolves, the world transcends destruction. Time folds. Physics shatters. People merge. Consciousness intertwines. Boundaries dissolve. Humanity is no longer merely threatened—it is rewritten. To survive, the crew must confront not only the Bloom’s Core, but the ultimate question imposed on every lifeform it touches: > “Do you want to be healed… or do you want to be free?” In this world, not all flowers bloom. Some burn. Some whisper. And sometimes, the ones who break away are the ones the roots fear most. --- Core Themes 1. Memory and Reality: How belief, perception, and narrative shape the world, morality, and identity. 2. Sacrifice and Growth: True heroism is measured in endurance, humility, and love, not domination. 3. Legacy and Autonomy: Generational change, letting go, and the idea that freedom cannot be forced. 4. Human Spirit: The story emphasizes connection, forgiveness, and resilience over violence or conquest. 5. Peace and Renewal: The saga concludes with spiritual restoration, the reaffirmation of life, and the reclamation of freedom. --- Tone and Style Atmospheric and Poetic: Narration reflects memory, perception, and the weight of choices. Cinematic Action: Battles are vivid, strategic, and infused with elemental, technological, and metaphysical stakes. Philosophical Depth: Blends epic biopunk sci-fi with meditations on morality, grief, and the essence of humanity. Emotional Resonance: Balances intense action with moments of tenderness, quiet reflection, and transcendence. --- Final Synopsis (Condensed) In a world where life itself can be rewritten, a small crew of flawed humans and a dragon companion confront a force that bends reality, perception, and belief. From whispered threats to apocalyptic battles, they endure loss, grief, and impossible choices. Through sacrifice, courage, and the quiet power of human connection, they restore memory, freedom, and spirit—not through domination, but through love, resilience, and forgiveness. In the end, the Bloom and it's structure falls, humanity is restored, and the world moves forward—not because heroes dictated it, but because life itself refused to be silenced. The Age of Flesh ends. The Age of Spirit begins. --- Closing Thought Organic Override is more than a story of war, power, or rebellion—it is a meditation on the human spirit. It asks: what does it mean to be truly free, to endure, to remember, and to forgive? It reminds readers that sometimes the hardest battles are within, and the bravest acts are not of conquest, but of love, endurance and letting the world breathe on it's own.

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.

Gaon was always bullied at school. Everyone made fun of him, pushed him around, and ignored his feelings. One day, he couldn't take it anymore and jumped off the school rooftop. But death didn't come like he thought. Instead, a strange voice and lights appeared in front of him: [Ding Ding Ding] "Congratulations, Host. You have been reborn as the Modern World Grim Reaper." A mysterious system floated in front of him, like a video game menu. It had his new powers, missions, and rules he had to follow. Suddenly, he saw shadows of lost souls around the school. Nobody else could see them. When he touched one, it screamed and got pulled into the system. He felt a strange, powerful energy in his hands. He quickly realized: being a grim reaper isn't just about having power. He has to take souls, follow the rules of the underworld, and make hard choices. The city around him became a dangerous place, and he knew one thing—he either controls the darkness, or it will destroy him.

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

Ethan is a man nearing forty who has squandered his life behind a screen. Since his teenage years, he has poured everything into online games, chasing digital achievements while real life quietly passed him by. Now, with reality finally weighing on him, he realizes how empty his existence has become. Despite decades of obsession, he has only one thing to show for it: the #1 account in the world’s most popular MMORPG, Lost World Online—a fully immersive virtual game operated through neural-link technology. It is an account powerful enough to guarantee fame, sponsorships, and a second chance at life. But overnight… it vanishes. No warnings… No errors… His account simply ceases to exist. Ethan spends the entire night frantically searching for answers, contacting the developers through official forums, only to be told that nothing can be done. Without the account, even streaming or professional contracts are impossible. Exhausted and hollow, he finally gives up and falls asleep, deciding to forget his regret, half hoping everything would be a dream when he wakes up. When Ethan opens his eyes, he finds himself standing before the character creation screen of Lost World Online. It feels like a dream, yet his mind is clear, his body well responsive, not even like a game. Paying little attention, he goes ahead and creates a character and initiates the game. Then, his vision is swallowed by darkness. A violent rush of wind slams into him, and when his senses return, he is standing inside a bustling town from the game. Before he can question the missing opening cutscene—something that should always play after character creation—his attention is seized by the scene around him. The town was celebrating an Annual Festival. This was a festival that only ever occurred once, a festival that marked the first day Lost World Online was launched. Realizing the impossible, Ethan hurriedly calls up his system interface—only to find that there is no options menu, no settings, no log-out button… “This cannot be real.”

Ather Vael is tired of the world, tired of its limits, its answers, and the emptiness that follows them. With no purpose left and no reason to continue, he is offered a choice to begin again. Starting from nothing, Ather descends to rock bottom before rising step by step, climbing through the Absolute and beyond it. What awaits him is not just power but a truth that reshapes existence itself. As a wise man once said, to ascend beyond all things, one must first be broken because if it doesn’t kill you, it will only make you stronger.

ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE? Humanity spent centuries asking that question. Then the answer arrived, but not as Grays or benevolent peacekeepers. Instead, it came in the form of the Swarm, a parasitic, hive-minded alien species that invades, infects, and repurposes living bodies into weapons of war. Without warning, they descended upon Earth and dragged humanity into a conflict unlike anything in history. Before this, there was Kamcy, a university student who was broke and desperate to support his family as the first son. When given an invitation to be a beta tester for a never-before-seen game, with pay that would immediately alleviate his financial problems, he jumps at the opportunity. After completing the first test, he is offered access to a higher-paying version. The only requirement? A minor operation. Despite his hesitation, he forgoes his fear and risks it for a chance to change his family’s financial situation, even if only by a little. That was his mistake, as things take a darker turn when his consciousness is trapped in a simulation. Now stripped of his freedom and forced into a system he never agreed to in a bid to create soldiers for humanity’s war, Kamcy must survive brutal trials, uncover the truth behind his captors, and find a way to escape a prison built from code. Join Kamcy as he gives it his all in a bid to escape his captors and return to what matters most to him, his family. ------ A/N: 1.My work is also being simultaneously uploaded on Royal road and scribble hub, so this is a cross platform upload. 2.The novel is a slow burn for the first few chapters about chapter 5 so have fun.

Midas didn’t ask to be sent to another world—but now he’s stuck on a forgotten island filled with monsters, ruins, and a strange power branded into his skin. With no way home, he does the only thing he can: survive. But soon, his new power turns survival into strength. Strength turns to power. And the island he tamed? It becomes the heart of something greater. As Midas builds a kingdom from nothing, enemies rise, allies follow, and the world begins to watch. Because one man shouldn’t be able to challenge empires... but he will. --- Hello all readers! I thank you for choosing to read this here humble novel. I am an author newly venturing into the Webnovel world and I hope to leave a mark. This story is greatly planned and will continue steadily until it ends, so I encourage all who read it to join the journey till the end. I hear Power Stones are what boost the engagement of a novel, so any and all support in that regard will be greatly appreciated. Comments and reviews are also very helpful. Feel free to give me any insights, thoughts, or notes you have or want to implement in the novel. I am open to all of my readers' opinions. That said, I will be publishing 1c/d until I lock my novel behind a paywall. For extra chapters, the goals will be set in the coming days and weeks. Again, thank you all, and enjoy! (: —- TAGS: FANTASY — KINGDOM BUILDING — SYSTEM — WEAK-TO-STRONG — MAGIC — CULTIVATION — TECHNOLOGY — TRAGEDY — DARK — EVIL MC — UNIVERSAL TRAVEL — HEAVEN AND HELL — COMEDY — ROMANCE — NO-HAREM — ADVENTURE — OP MC.