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A slightly different Luffy, met his first mate a little earlier, which is why the whole story took a slightly different course. Straw Hat Pirates - Everything in front is crying, and behind everything is burning, broken, bleeding and robbed. This is translation from russian, and I am not good at english, so there will be a lot of mistakes link to original https://ficbook.net/readfic/3357775#part_content

He awakens in an unfamiliar room, his mind clouded and his very identity slipping through his fingers. Something feels broken—out of order—yet before he can make sense of it, the door bursts open a beautiful woman enters, changing everything. Who is she? Who is he? Caught between fragments of memory and the dangers of the present, he must walk a path to reclaims his identity.

She died saving a world. She woke up in a body that couldn't save itself. Sixty years of war. A rebellion built from nothing. A detonation that freed thousands and erased her from existence. Commander SN1068 didn't expect to wake up. Reborn on Doha — a world where cultivation determines your worth and power decides who lives — Jayde carries a lifetime of military experience in a body the world labels Voidforge. The lowest of the low. No cultivation. No value. Her family discards her at six years old. Her mother dies, calling her a monster. By nightfall, she's in the slave pits. She survives ten years of darkness with nothing but a dead soldier's instincts and the stubborn refusal to stop breathing. Then her blood touches something ancient, a library explodes, and the world notices her for all the wrong reasons. Jayde runs. Into a forest that should kill her. Into alliances that shouldn't be possible. Into a power she doesn't trust — because the last time she had power, she used it to destroy herself. Now she's building again. Quietly. Ruthlessly. Accumulating debts, allies, and enemies in a world where prophecies have a habit of choosing the people least equipped to survive them. She doesn't want to be chosen. She wants to build water purifiers and be left alone. Doha has other plans. Across realms, a demon king feels a bond he thought was severed ten thousand years ago. Ren has searched for his truemate across millennia — through wars, betrayals, and a grief that nearly unmade him. His jade pendant is warming. She's out there. Alive. And he will burn through anything that stands between them. He just doesn't know she's a sixteen-year-old girl in a disguise, building irrigation systems and pretending to be nobody. --- Weave of Ashes is a multi-POV cultivation fantasy about a reincarnated soldier rebuilding from nothing in a world that runs on power she was born without. It's about found families forged in blood rather than sentiment, a slow-burn romance that spans realms, conspiracies that reach back millennia, and the stubborn conviction that the world doesn't have to be this cruel. --- Dark worlds. Fierce love. No shortcuts. --- Content Warning: This story contains depictions of child abuse, slavery, trauma, violence, death, and dark themes, including horror elements. Reader discretion advised. 300+ chapters published. Ongoing. Updated daily. ONLY available on Webnovel

Stolen at birth and crushed beneath her step-family's cruelty, Raven awakens on her seventeenth birthday to memories spanning ninety-nine lifetimes—and this time, she plans to change everything. Once called Mara Brenner, a forgotten girl hidden in a servant's robes, she now remembers every betrayal, every death, every moment of suffering across nearly a century of lives. In each existence, she endured enslavement, loss, and the tragic death of her child. But death was never her ending—it was her education. Blessed with a rare tri-bloodline combining Dragon strength, Lín healing, and Zhào wisdom, Raven carries within her soul-space ten mystical Blood Essence Beads. Each bead holds the power to awaken a fragment of her divine body, rebuilding her from bone to spirit while granting mastery over lost technomagic arts: alchemy, artifact forging, runes, and the fusion of magic with cutting-edge science. Yet each awakening will test her mind, heart, and will to their very limits. Around her looms an empire ruled by the ruthless Eight Great Families, where noble bloodlines battle for supremacy in a brutal 100-Year Tournament. Hidden beneath them lurk the secret cultivation clans—ancient powers manipulating bloodlines and history itself. Her stepsister, Amara, pampered and poisonous, conspires to steal both her name and destiny, guided by a devourer seed that whispers corruption into willing ears. What Raven doesn't yet know will shake the foundations of reality: she is a Pillar Soul—one of the fundamental anchors holding Ascara's existence together. If she falls to darkness, the entire plane collapses into the void. To protect her world, she must locate and awaken the other Pillar Souls scattered across the world: a dying child, a broken soldier, a fallen saint, a betrayed lover, and others—each a fragment of Ascara's strength, each teetering on the edge of corruption. Time is running short. The Great Shift approaches in five years—when spiritual energy will surge back into a world that has forgotten magic. As technology begins to fail and ancient powers stir, Raven must navigate step-family betrayal, aristocratic oppression, and imperial conspiracies while a darker truth emerges: the Devourers, cosmic parasites born from primordial hunger, seek to twist her suffering into corruption and drag Ascara into eternal darkness. Standing between her and salvation are false allies and tragic enemies like Kael Xuán—heir to the ruling family and her betrayer across multiple lifetimes—while the shadowy SIS organization sacrifices innocents in the name of maintaining "order." Only one figure recognizes her true nature: the exiled Keeper of the Accord, an immortal guardian bound by cosmic law to protect Ascara's souls. In him, Raven may find not only a reluctant ally but an echo of her grandparents' forbidden love—proof that loyalty and sacrifice can triumph against the tide of ambition and despair. In a fractured empire where ancient cultivation lies broken, magic is dismissed as myth, and technology serves as the ultimate weapon, one forgotten girl will rise to reshape the fate of worlds. But first, she must survive becoming the most dangerous thing in existence: herself. ◊ ◊ ◊ Not suitable for readers under 18 or those sensitive to intense emotional/violent content. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/mvwer8QhHz

For two millennia, the land has been ruled by mindless monsters. The hero has descended–and he is dead. Only one knows the truth. In a brutal world, a talentless child might not have the power to save humanity, but with a mind forged in calculation and madness, he may have just enough to avenge the brother he lost.

The Dark Triad Trapped in a finite cycle of four repeating loops, I awaken each time with memories intact and emotions slowly fading. As the world resets, morality becomes irrelevant and humanity turns into an experiment rather than a truth. Through manipulation, observation, and calculated cruelty, I embrace the principles- Machiavellianism, Psychopathy,Narcissism ~

This should have been another ordinary isekai.... Until Dante adopts a psychopathic women and equally insane subordinates and begins a reign of what our protagonist calls "kindness in evil". Shamelessness becomes a staple for our "hero".... depending on who you ask of course. After living a miserable life, he dies and is reincarnated into a fantasy world with abilities so powerful they border on the impossible. Unfortunately for him just as he can have them, so can others. So, when strength meets strength only shameless and scheming can prevail! Most people would use such power to become heroes...but Dante asks, "What does that kingdoms survival have to do with me?" Deciding to build his new life. He chases comfort. Freedom. Loyal followers. Absolute strength. Naturally, what would power mean for him without a beautiful woman to...solve his other unconventional problems. In a world filled with ancient races, mythical monsters, powerful empires, and beings capable of destroying nations, Dante begins gathering subordinates and turning them into forces of nature. After all, what good is absolute power if you can't spend it sleeping peacefully between a beautiful woman's thighs? The world worships geniuses. Dante creates them. As his influence spreads across continents, enemies rise, wars begin, and countless schemes unfold in the shadows. Unfortunately for the world...Dante enjoys playing the game... just not by the rules, or its so-called noble ways. What follows is the journey of a shameless, manipulative, sarcastic, arrogant, and genuinely villainous protagonist evil who becomes the figure in history called. The Vile Creature

The Old One has returned to its slumber, the Second Scourge has been stopped, the fog that threatened to consume the world has disappeared, taking the demon horde with it. The Slayer of Demons accomplished his mission and was freed from the Nexus. Now he finds himself in an unknown land, ruled by living singing goddesses and with its own kinds of demons while old enemies moves in the shadows.

A journalist faces threats towards his family forcing him to dive into a dangerous mission of money laundering, drug and human trafficking. Torn between embracing a criminal life or fleeing away and never look back, he must make a choice. 100% human. No AI used for cover and writting.

He was never supposed to become her husband. Yuuta Kounari was nothing more than an ordinary culinary student living a quiet life on Earth until a mysterious Dragon Queen appeared before him and declared that he would become her husband. There was only one problem. She had no intention of accepting him. To Erza Veyla Dragomir, the White Dragon Empress of Atlantis, Yuuta was merely an accident she wished had never happened. Cold, ruthless, and feared by gods and dragons alike, she would rather wage war against the world than bow before fate. Yet fate had already chosen. As forgotten memories awaken, ancient demons emerge from the shadows, and kingdoms prepare for war, Yuuta discovers that his existence was never ordinary. A hidden past, a forgotten civilization, and a power buried deep within his soul begin pulling him toward a truth that could change both Earth and Nova forever. To protect the family he cherishes, uncover the mystery of his origin, and stand beside the woman who refuses to acknowledge him, Yuuta must grow stronger even if that means walking through the horrors of the Soul Realm itself. Because sometimes... The greatest enemy isn't destiny. It's the truth waiting at its end. Join my discord Discord: https://discord.gg/Z97qm22k2Q

I was reborn in a fantasy world of my own making, and I decided to live there, embarking on adventures that blend innocence and family life with darkness and a merciless world. This is the story of my life in a world called "Angel Dragon," a fantasy world that blends angelic beauty and peace with the raging dragon's cruelty and savagery, where only the strongest survive. It's a world born from chaos, where creation and destruction meet in one. But the question remains: what will life be like for the hero, Potalp, Nobara, Yuta, Yuto, or even the creator?

Albedo, the former assistant of the creator of the Omnitrix, and now stuck as a biological copy of the great, universe-wide-known hero Ben 10, is suddenly thrust into a strange new universe completely unknown to him. Can he survive, let alone thrive, in this new dangerous world, with danger appearing on nearly every turn? How did he get here? How is he supposed to get back? Can he even get back to his universe? ________________ This is a Ben 10/DC fanfic

Absolute Power. Extreme Violence. Essence of Dao.... "The Immortal Tao has no name... The Tao that has a name is not the true Tao... the name that can be named is not the true name..."

**[WARNING!!! MAY CONTAIN EXTREME STUFF]** What if the boy who would become Pirate King never grew up carefree? What if, instead of blind innocence, a darker seed was planted within him? A system to turn him into a real pirate. DING! **[QUEST: KISS MAKINO AND SQUEEZE HER BOOBS]** **[QUEST: BEAT UP A PIRATE, LOOT THEIR TREASURE, SELL THEIR SHIP, TURN THEM TO MARINES AND COLLECT BOUNTY. MONEY×3 ]** **[QUEST: KICK DRAGON'S BALLS]** --- This is not the story of the boy who smiled through pain. This is the story of the pirate who learned to smile at carnage. Recommended readers 18+

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

Arthur Bennett and six others win a chance to participate in a high-tech company's experiment. The other participants come from diverse backgrounds: Alexander Costa, Jasper Reza, Margaret Campbell, William Rodriguez, and Jada Schmidt. All of them are informed that they will be traversing the world of ninjas. But when Arthur arrives, he finds himself trapped in a prison cell. He is also terrified by the warning he received prior: if he dies in the ninja world, he will die in real life. Grueling days of his calls to end the experiment go unanswered, so he resolves that his only way to escape this world is by destroying it—all while maintaining his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. Not only does Arthur manage to break free from the cell, he also learns his first real technique to help him better navigate this dangerous world. Yet his journey does not end there. He soon becomes suspicious of the other six people's involvement since they are unaware that their very lives are at stake. So he decides to test their spirit, only to discover that he cannot trust anyone. Now he has no other choice but to become the villain while trying to play innocent for as long as he can.

"Look at you. Crawling, bleeding and powerless like a degenerate rat." "How pathetic!" “Same damn excuses, just like back then.” “Still so ready to give up.” “Those bullshit feelings made you weak.” “Have you forgotten your vow?” “The promise you swore in blood.” “If you're really him... then rise." “Let the darkness in once again." --- Humanity never gave up being curious, nor did they ever stop seeking far greater strength despite the several obstacles placed before them. If the world had stopped them from growing their cores any further, they found a way to control their mana and make up for that limitation. Yet, when there was no other way left to manipulate mana, some mages eventually found a way to break through those restrictions and attain transcendent power. These mages were the ones granted prestigious titles. In a world where there's no such thing as a pinnacle of strength, and where curious people always find some way to become stronger, there exists a young man who can't even get past his own core rank, let alone reach any of those legendary ranks. Hiding behind masks, Kael is mocked as one of the weakest adventurers of all time. Due to his unique element, no one suspects the truth hidden beneath his harmless appearance. Behind tired eyes and a dull smile lies a man with a past soaked in blood, a nightmare no one could survive, an assassin who once walked through hell itself. After being forced into an arranged marriage with the cold, expressionless tyrant, Seraphina, the Knight Captain of Velhart, Kael never expected anything from her and got even less. She despised him and treated him as worthless. Still, her hatred never broke him for once. Instead, it changed him completely. As Kael began teasing his cold wife with lazy smiles and harmless jests, he never noticed when the distance between them started to disappear, or when the line between simple amusement and genuine affection began to fade away. And for the first time in his life, Kael wanted something more. A peaceful life. Or perhaps... a family. Yet, the world was never kind enough to let him obtain either so easily. Blessed with not-so-good luck, Kael found himself dragged into facing dangerous opponents and deathly situations, some of them human while others were monsters. To achieve the normal life he had begun to desire, he first had to survive these predicaments, one after another. 'The world shall fall apart, why do I care?' As long as he could protect the peaceful life he had found, perhaps nothing else mattered. But when Seraphina finally uncovers the truth, when she realizes the man she once vowed to arrest is the same man she has come to care for, what will she choose? Her unshakable duty, or the husband she was never supposed to love? Would love be enough to bridge the vast chasm between an assassin’s sins and a knight’s sacred oath? Or would it not? _____________ WARNING: This novel contains graphic violence, gore, rape, torture, and assault. However, the MC never violates or rapes women. In fact, he despises such acts. Extra Tags: No NTR (in the main couple), No Yuri, No Yaoi Update Schedule: Once a week. Sunday - 01:00 AM (GMT+8)

Jin Yeong lived an ordinary life. He worked an ordinary job, went home to an ordinary apartment, and was the kind of man nobody ever remembered. That all changed the day the sky cracked open over Seoul. A voice echoed across the world, mocking humanity's weakness. Monsters flooded the streets, cities fell in a single night, and every survivor was given a skill to fight back. Some awakened the power to control fire, lightning, or the earth itself. Jin awakened Limitless Weapon Mastery, a skill that let him use any weapon at its full potential and nothing more. Without magic or special powers, he seemed to have drawn the weakest hand of all. But in a world where survival meant fighting with whatever was within reach, Jin soon discovered that his skill held far more than anyone expected. With nothing but his skill and the will to protect the people beside him, Jin began his journey through a broken world, where anything he holds can kill.

[Warning: Some content in the novel may be upsetting to some readers. Contents include injuries, sickness, mental health, intense medication, fight scenes, and intense gore. Lastly, this novel is a semi-reality dark fantasy trope. Read at your own risk.] Chapters and Release: Release days: Everyday Release time: 3pm UTC Status: Unedited. (Will edit after main story conclusion. Specifically from the start.) *** Synopsis: A fifteen-year-old schoolgirl happens to find herself approached by a strange woman after a rough day—who happens to know her plans on running away. Astonished, she tried to interrogate, but ended up getting dragged into another universe and another world. There, she finds out that experiments are being ran on fourteen other candidates set aside for her. Being the last candidate, she is told that she might be the first one to face demise. But she is determined to find out what is up with this facility. Eventually, she comes across an astonishing fact—that this whole world and setting is similar to that of a book she read during her younger days. And the protagonist happened to be her own cousin, who also killed her at the near end of the novel. *** (Prologue) Listen... No one is judging no one here. And so am I. The world has been cruel these days. Being modern means being rude to people on the street who are below your rank—That is what they believe. I find this all frustrating, why move with a state of mind that could as well kill you someday. You don't know if this person is a lawyer, a far relative, a doctor, a politician. But you already get the gist, don't you? And like any other teenagers my age, I really want to run away from all this. It's not like I am an orphan or from a poor household. I am from a family which is a standard class in economical terms in this world. And yet, I want to run away. Haha! Anyways. I did succeed. I wonder at what cost? I am away from all that hostility of course... But now I am in another world. Not reincarnated. Not transmigrated to another body. I am with my own soul in my original body, but in another world. This world... is weird. Thinking back, I remember reading a strange book when I was young. This book actually speaks about this world. I am a character there. Funnier thing, I don't know what is up with it either. It appears to me that the writer decided they want to see the 'live-action' version of it. So now... I am the actor playing my own character.

"GO UP TO YOUR FUCKING ROOM!" A man, seething with anger, yelled at someone. "Now Tristian, he is your son," a woman said as calmly as she could, standing in front of the boy. "Not biologically he isn't! You had him when we got together, Diana!" Tristian said, not as loudly, but still booming throughout the house. Diana turned around and knelt down, "Can you go up to your room, sweetie?" She asked and he nodded. The boy did go up the stairs, but he didn't go to his room. He instead sat down and the top step to listen to his parents yell at each other. Diana turned back to her husband, "He was left at my doorstep one morning almost Eleven years ago, Tristian, what was I supposed to do?" "As of the current situation, I'd say you should've left it there!" He yelled back at his slowly-losing-her-patience wife. "He. Not it, he. And he is our son. Just because he's different doesn't mean we can't love him," Diana said. The Boy known as Jake Fernandes sat at the top of the stairs, crying as he listened to the people he had called his parents arguing. Right then he decided he could accept them not being his real parents because they looked after him for so long. He suddenly heard a loud bang come from down the stairs. He stood up and hurried down to see his mother laying on the ground, red liquid slowly pooling around her still form. He gasped, tears flowing from his widened eyes, then looked up to his father and saw him holding a gun. His father aimed his gun at him, but before he could pull the trigger, he started gasping for air. Tristian saw his son's eyes and they were glowing red. In his final moments, he knew that thing had to be born of the devil. There wasn't any way he could explain otherwise. Jake watched as his fathers life was slowly drained from his eyes, clutching his throat the entire time. His body spasms ceded and his father lay still, just like his mother. The entire situation was gravely taxing on his psyche. His red eyes changed back to their Blue color and before he knew it, he fell forward, passing out from recent events. Want to read advanced chapters? If you’re enjoying the story and would like early access to future chapters, please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/HalyxStark.