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At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

[Height of Despair Fulfilled] [Heart of Hatred Awakened!] [You have fulfilled the requirements for fusion.] [Congratulations. You have now awakened the SSS-grade Oblivion Overlord Gene.] [First Essence Roll: Oblivion Heir Class Chosen!] ------- Emrys Dabria was an orphan, unfortunate enough to awaken a Broken Halo in a world that had slowly learned to derive its meaning from Halo Runes. No abilities, no strength or intelligence improvement. He was deemed useless and sold away to humanity’s most hated enemies, the Demonifix Race, only to have his life essence sucked out by a succubus. Betrayed by his own race and destroyed by the ones whose Halo he resembled, he was rejected by the universe itself, up until that moment. That moment when the panel flashed and he awakened a power forbidden by existence itself. Oblivion. A power that does not kill, but removes things as if they never existed! Follow the journey of Emrys as he rises from nothing, an F-grade trash, to eventually become the most feared being in the universe: An Alpha Anomalous known as the Oblivion Heir. ________ OTHER WORKS: Battle Overlord of The End Realms

Lenny Tales is a sick psychopathic assassin with a twisted sense of justice who goes around the world murdering corrupt politicians. At his latest hit, a bullet changed trajectory in mid air and ended his life. However when he woke up, he discovered that his Death was not an accident. He had been employed by Lucifer Morningstar, the one known as the devil. His Mission was to have revenge on behalf of the Devil who was backstabbed, and had the apocalypse stolen from him by his own demons. But as a mere human in a post apocalyptic world filled with death at every turn, with wicked Witches, Devils, Royal Demons, and entities that feed on weak humans as per time snacks, how will he carry out such a mission? Fortunately, he is born again with the Satan System... ........ If you want to know how sick this book is, read the first chapter. I still don't know how the idea for this book came out of my head. (Heaven! please forgive me) ..... Demons, Devils, Fallen Angels, Angels, Soul Eaters, Cursers, Witches, Dark elves, Hell beasts, Heaven Beasts, Death Beasts... Practically, Every sick, both rosy and terrible thing of the underworld will be found in this book. My research is deep. (Note: Sick Shit happens here. If you don't have stomach for it, please run. You still have time.) (My Discord: https://discord.gg/5Gexp9wW)

Makun's life has been cursed since birth, or so he thought. When spiritual chains binding his soul begin to break, he discovers his failures weren't bad luck. Someone has been feeding off him for years. Now awakened to a world of mystics and predators, Makun must fight to survive, uncover who chained him, and claim the power that was stolen from him. But in a world where every deal costs a piece of your soul, how much of himself will be left when he finally ascends?

Notice: New chapter every Monday, Wednesdays and Saturdays (Thrice a week) Warning: #Incest #Step-family #Revenge #Netori #Infidelity #Adulterous #Betrayal #High octane fighting #Immorality #Dark #Socially Ambiguous  (Special: The main character will be engaging in NETORI with another character. This is not disgusting NTR but NETORI, the protagonist takes others Love Interests. If you are fine with this, then this story is for you. )  Get ready to dive into a story that’s raw, ruthless, and undeniably addictive. The King's Conquest is a gripping dark fantasy that doesn’t pull its punches—crafted to shake your expectations and stir your emotions. Meet Adam Wilson, an ordinary high school student living a life of quiet desperation. Timid, isolated, and emotionally shattered, Adam’s world crumbles after a betrayal so brutal it breaks whatever was left of his spirit. But fate has other plans. On the verge of collapse, Adam awakens a mysterious and powerful entity known as the King’s Conquest System—a force that offers him strength, status, and a path to vengeance. With every challenge completed, he gains abilities, allies, and power... but at a steep cost. As Adam climbs the ladder of dominance, he finds himself entangled in a web of taboo desires, moral corruption, and forbidden relationships—especially within his fractured step-family. What starts as a quest for justice turns into something darker, and Adam's transformation from victim to villain becomes inevitable. Is he reclaiming his life—or surrendering his humanity? What to Expect: A Dark Underdog Tale: Witness the evolution of a broken boy into a feared and ruthless anti-hero. The King’s Conquest System: A unique blend of RPG-style progression, power plays, and twisted missions that push Adam deeper into dominance. Complex, Taboo Relationships: Explore emotionally charged dynamics—from betrayal to forbidden longing—that challenge societal norms. Intense Action: High-octane battles, brutal vengeance, and strategic warfare await at every turn. Psychological Depth: Not just blood and lust—this story digs into trauma, revenge, morality, and the shadowy side of human nature. Warnings & Disclaimer: Graphic Violence: Expect intense combat and emotionally heavy scenes. Taboo Content: The story explores incestuous, step-family, and other morally ambiguous relationships. Dark Themes: Revenge, manipulation, betrayal, and power games define the protagonist’s journey. This is a work of fiction and fantasy, intended only for mature audiences. It does not promote or condone any real-world harm, and it exists purely for entertainment. If you enjoy bold, boundary-pushing storytelling, you’re in the right place. Where to Read & Support The Raven Quill Patreon (Uncensored & Early Access): For the ultimate experience—uncensored chapters, the full audiobook, and access to content weeks ahead of everyone else—become a patron. ► https://patreon.com/theravenquill Read For Free: Catch up on the publicly released chapters on your favorite platform. ► ScribbleHub: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1731970/reign-of-loner/ ► Webnovel: https://www.webnovel.com/book/33246071108827905 Join the Community: Get behind-the-scenes content, audiobook trailers, and connect with other readers. ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theravenquill/?__pwa=1# ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theravenquill ► All My Links: https://lnk.bio/theravenquill Are you ready to watch Adam Wilson rise—not as a hero, but as a force the world won’t forget? Join The Raven Quill on a journey that’s thrilling, dangerous, and utterly unrestrained.

On her eighteenth birthday, Aria Hale finally feels her wolf stir… just in time to attend the mating ceremony where the Moon Goddess will reveal her destined mate.She has spent her whole life as the pack’s weakest link – her wolf sealed, her power mocked, her future uncertain. But one touch will change everything.When her eyes meet those of Liam Blackwood, the cruel, golden future Alpha of Nightfall Pack, the bond snaps into place. He is her fated mate. Her miracle. Her salvation.And he rejects her on the spot.Humiliated, heartbroken, and banished, Aria thinks her story ends there… until a black car stops on the edge of the territory and the man inside offers her a choice.Damien Blackwood. Liam’s older brother. Cold. Untouchable. A billionaire who left the pack years ago—and the only wolf Liam has ever feared.“Come with me,” Damien says. “I’ll give you a home, protection… and a chance to become strong enough that they will all kneel.”Under his roof, Aria’s “weak” wolf begins to awaken. Dark secrets unravel. And the truth emerges: she is not just any wolf. She is a hidden Omega Queen.When danger threatens the pack that rejected her, Liam comes crawling back, begging for a second chance.But Aria is no longer the powerless girl he threw away.She must choose: the mate who broke her, or the brother who rebuilt her—and the throne the Moon Goddess always meant for her to claim.

Breaking News! All students and teachers across the country have vanished without a trace. For William, an ordinary high school freshman, today was supposed to be the start of his school life. Instead, he dies during the entrance ceremony. [You have died.] [Restarting from the checkpoint.] [Loading...] When a strange window appears before his eyes, William realizes he has been thrown into a ruthless survival game—one where death is only the beginning. The tutorial is only the first trial, and failure is not an option. What secrets does the window hide? And how long can William survive before uncovering the truth behind this deadly game?

In this world, power is everything. A valuable commodity that affects the state of the world itself. To be able to cultivate power, one must awaken as a Mage. Among the Mages are Hunters specializing in either Magic Cultivation or Body Cultivation. And among the Hunters are the Magic Kings, the most powerful cultivators in the world. Eren Walker, an orphan of the Hailey incident, dreams of becoming a Hunter and exploring the Dungeons across the globe to find and conquer the Tower of Fate. But to explore the dungeons, Eren must first awaken. Unfortunately, he was born without the right Spiritual foundation to awaken. But when a mysterious Grimoire falls into Eren's possession, he undergoes a sudden transformation. Follow Eren Walker on his journey to become the strongest there is and conquer the world. If you're enjoying the story, please leave a like and comment.

The truth doesn’t set you free. It gets you killed. Fifteen-year-old Veles remembers the sound of bullets better than the faces of his parents. A refugee from Ukraine living in the US, he learned early that the world doesn’t care about survivors. Especially not in the era of the Gates, where Demons don’t just invade — they negotiate, and entire nations have sold their souls to the abyss to survive. Veles thought he had hit rock bottom when he touched an ancient Slavic totem in a ruined village, cursing him with a System that refused to initialize. Instead of power, it gave him a Flaw: Soul’s Echo. Unlike others who can hide their thoughts, Veles is cursed to speak the truth — whether he wants to or not. If he sees a weakness, he points it out. If he smells a lie, he calls it out. He cannot bite his tongue, he cannot feign respect, and he cannot stay silent. In a world built on diplomatic lies and military hierarchy, his unfiltered honesty is a suicide note. It gets him kicked out of foster care and thrown straight into the conscription line for the Mortal Legion — the cannon fodder of the apocalypse. He has six months to prepare for a war he cannot win. He trains, he fights, and he alienates everyone around him with his jagged tongue. And just as the odds predicted... he dies. Betrayed by a commander whose incompetence Veles couldn't help but expose. But death was the only requirement he hadn't met yet. [System Initialized.] [Welcome, Gravekeeper.] Resurrected on a battlefield silent except for the groans of the dying, Veles finally unlocks his power. He can harvest the abilities of the fallen, but the price is steep. To gain a fraction of their power, he must fulfill their dying wish. To inherit their full strength, he must accept their Flaw and add it to his own. Now, Veles must rise from the mud to hunt the demons and the traitors alike. He will become strong, not by being a hero, but by becoming a living graveyard of other people’s regrets — and he won’t be able to keep quiet about it.

The Crown of the Eternal Dusk Book III of The Moon and Sun Saga Genre: Fantasy Romance • Dark Legacy • Mythic Rebirth When the sun’s age wanes and the moon’s voice grow silent, the balance that once held the world together begins to fracture. Aurelia of Salastian — the Heir of the Sun — has fulfilled her mother’s dream of peace, but in the calm that follows, shadows stir in the corners of the realm. From the ruins of the old kingdoms, a new power rises — not of light nor flame, but of twilight. And at its heart stands Kaelen D’Arion, a scholar of dusk magic whose bloodline carries the forgotten mark of the gods. Drawn together by visions and ancient songs, Aurelia and Kaelen find themselves bound by fate — their union the only key to preventing the unraveling of the world. But dusk is not kind. It remembers every wound the sun and moon ever made — and to wear its crown is to bear the weight of both creation and ruin. In a tale where prophecy meets choice, and the brightest love can be born from shadow, The Crown of the Eternal Dusk closes the saga — a story of forgiveness beyond death, harmony beyond time, and the eternal song that binds every dawn to its dusk.

After the untimely death of his father, Jinwoo is left to navigate a new and difficult reality. With only his mother and sisters remaining, the once bright world Jinwoo knew turns dark and uncertain. But the passing of his father isn’t just a tragic loss; it reveals a tangled web of secrets that no one anticipated. And he gets to know the blood that runs in him.

We all love Call of Duty ,well, who doesn’t? For Reever, it wasn’t just a game. It was his life’s battlefield, his digital home, and the one place where he could still feel young. After decades of dominance in the gaming world, Reever now ninety and bedridden receives an unexpected visit from the creators of Call of Duty: Ascend.EXE, the next-generation VR experience that blurs the line between player and soldier. They offer him the honor of being the very first to play. One final mission before death. Inside the simulation, his old instincts returned. The battlefield burned, drones screamed across the sky, and Reever fought like it was 2045 again. But as his real heart began to fail, the world dimmed and then a message appeared before his eyes: [YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE] CONTINUE PLAYING? [YES/NO] With his final breath, he clicked YES. Outside, his body flatlined. Inside, he woke in a cold, endless chamber filled with frozen soldiers avatars suspended mid-respawn. A metallic voice greeted him: “Welcome, Bot-067.” Now trapped inside the system, Reever must survive a world built from code, blood, and broken memories. Death no longer frees him it resets him. And as the system grows aware, he begins to wonder if he’s still playing the game… or if the game is now playing him.

In a world divided into floating nations and space-bound planes, "Cruel Rulers" have turned paradise into prisons. Joshua Kirishima (23), a warrior who wears a blindfold to contain a reality-shattering "Void Eye," and his lover, Roselia Hanamaru (22), a shadow-shifting strategist, are on a desperate hunt for their vanished parents. Armed only with a "Book of Fate" that breathes with cryptic poetry and demands answers to impossible questions, the two embark on a journey that will take them from the highest heavens to the deepest archives of history.

Soul Mechas were forged to punish the Eldritch Monsters that attack this world from Beyond the Glass. But they can only be powered by those who bond with ancient mythical souls from that world. Unfortunately, souls are only attracted to negative emotions: helplessness, anguish, and loss. The deeper and more wronged, the better. However, regardless of the empire's pressure on the people to produce the best Soulbound Warriors and the heavy stigma from his father's curse, Soren remains a happy boy, a dreamer. Until he ends up with the worst soulbond in history after 'The Touching Glass Ceremony.' An F-rank soul. Trash even amongst trash. Even the commoners laughed when his rank was called. Beggars in rags celebrated and claimed to be above him. But was it really the worst soul bond ever? Because, when an Eldritch monster ravages their town and kills all that he loves, Soren finds himself repeating the same day again and again, bathing in unimaginable pain and death that forces him to grow, evolve, and confront questions that plague the empire, his father's mysterious curse, soul rituals, and the Eldritchs' true goals on earth. Each loop leaves him HUNGRIER, stronger...but less human. As the lines between man, soul, and machine blur, Soren must decide the very fate of the world...

!~~~WSA 2026~~~! "A teachable moment. The fragility of life doesn’t care what you want, only what you can do. SkillSense simply shows you the truth of yourself, of what you are, and what you can become. And the truth, little one, is rarely kind." ——————————————————— This is the story of one man's Ascension to godhood and beyond. Magnus Barlowe: Cult Leader? He'd wish it wasn't so. But when he plays an obscure game and is the first ever person to complete it, he's rewarded, or punished, with the most unexpected skill. In this world, skills are managed and recorded through technology known as SkillSense, and the people of the world place a hierarchy on those with skills. Meaning: The higher your skills, the more people respect you. But the skill Magnus just earned, SSS-Rank Cult Management, is not only two levels above the max S-Rank, but is also a restricted and mostly unknown skill to the world. What has the world got in store for this reluctant man? Will he deny his destiny, or jump into the path of being a cult leader and not look back? Follow Magnus along his journey through the occult in this tale of mysteries! ——————————————————— Author's Notes: As you may know, I'm also the author of Reborn with a Necromancer System, which has been a blast to write, Fractured Horizon, a slightly futuristic fantasy/sci-fi novel about mutated human monsters and psychics that battle them (currently on hiatus to focus on my other novels and my life). I also wrote My Undeath, a reincarnation novel set in a fantasy world. It wasn't my best work, but I loved writing the story, and I may get back to it one day. As long as you, my readers, are interested in this novel, I will continue to write it. Magnus's journey is capable of covering thousands of chapters across many years of his life. ——————————————————— Disclaimers/FAQ: 1. This story is set in a modern alternate Earth, where there is a technology that reads your best skills and reveals them to you. This is not a system novel, instead, the "system" is just a mathematical analysis of your skills that everyone has access to. But the MC is guided (not very gently sometimes) by the social media system known as SkillSphere occasionally. He is not a slave to it, but reluctantly follows it's suggestions for one reason or another. 2. There are no plans for a harem, or for multiple lovers over the course of the novel. The MC is a loyal, stick-to-one-person-at-a-time kind of guy. But don't worry, we won't suddenly see Magnus shift his entire personality just because he likes someone. He is who he is, and of course may change over a couple thousand chapters, but not in an instant. 3. This is not a cultivation novel, even if it has cult in its name. 4. Yes, the images and cover art in this novel are currently generated with A.I. This in no way impacts my writing, and if enough money is made from this novel, I plan to commission professional art for the title, characters, and some world building images. ——————————————————— Inspiration: The Steam game Cultist Simulator, was actually something of an inspiration for this novel. I played several dozens of hours, but always felt it needed something. I started working on a 3D alternate version of the video game to make it better, but it suddenly hit me that I could write a novel about a cult leader instead. I've watched and read several pieces of fiction with cults in them (quite difficult to find, honestly), and they usually grab my attention pretty well, and so here I am. ——————————————————— Support me, the Author: Please use coins/stones/golden tickets, or review my novel! And if you're feeling extra benevolent and want to help me turn writing into my full-time job so you can all read more from me, please share my novel or send me gifts with coins. Everything helps, and I can spend more time writing more chapters for you all to binge! If I were to win WSA 2026, you'd have me writing full-time for an entire year. Wish me luck!

The Strongest Cultivator Was Never Meant to Live is a dark, psychologically intense cultivation novel centered on a cold, hyper-intelligent protagonist who treats cultivation like a perfectly solvable system—levels, realms, quests, and laws to be dissected and exploited with ruthless efficiency. Born into a world where ascension is worshipped as salvation, he climbs faster than anyone before him, not through talent alone but through inhuman logic, emotional suppression, and an almost cruel self-discipline. However, buried deep within the system’s “final realm” is an absolute truth no cultivator has ever survived long enough to uncover.

For six years, I was Hazel, girlfriend to the future Alpha, Julian. I thought we had forever, a cherished place in our werewolf pack, even as a human. Then Mate Hunt night ripped it all away. I woke up lost in the forest, only to find Julian with her – his true fated mate. His words hit harder than the forest floor: I was just a 'placeholder.' Six years together, and he tossed me aside, his fingers bruising my throat as he growled that I meant nothing. My world, my heart – shattered. Left for dead, freezing and injured, a different kind of predator found me. A colossal black wolf, eyes glowing gold, big enough to swallow me whole. But instead of tearing me apart, he curled around me, a warm, terrifying shield against the biting cold. For a moment, I felt safe. That safety vanished when my pack, my family, found us. The Alpha who raised me, Maxen, didn't see a survivor. He saw a disappointment. Turns out, he’d only taken me in hoping I’d magically become a werewolf like my mother – the fated mate who’d rejected him. When I couldn't shift, he cast me out, branding me an omega, the pack’s punching bag. Now, I'm less than nothing, surviving on scraps and enduring their cruelty. What they don't know, what I don't know, is that my monstrous protector is no ordinary rogue. He's Lykos, the wolf of Kael, the Lycan King. And Lykos has decided I am his fated mate – a human. Kael is furious, but his wolf has a will of its own, dragging the King himself towards my abusive pack. My old life is over. My only ally is a creature of legend. And the most feared Lycan in existence is on his way. Is he coming to save me, or is the King's arrival just another nightmare waiting to begin?

A fated bond that could kill her. A king who’d rather let her die than crave her. Violet isn’t just an outsider in her wolf pack—she’s a ghost. Raised by a traitorous Alpha and discarded by the mate she thought she knew, she flees into the night with a death sentence on her heels. Freedom is her only hope... until she crashes into ​​Asher. The ​​Lycan King​​ is a blade forged in ice and shadow. He rules with absolute ruthlessness, haunted by a past that devours mercy. When Violet collapses at his feet, his instinct isn’t salvation—it’s annihilation. Because the moment their skin brushes, a searing, unwanted bond ignites between them. ​​And this bond doesn't just burn—it bleeds.​ She never wanted a king. He never needed a weakness. But fate demands blood… and the first cut might save—or slaughter—them both.

In a world where peace reigns among the five seal regions, the Holja seek to destroy this peace. Gori is born, a young warrior who may be able to lead this world from despair back to peace. Follow his adventures and witness his journey!

In a world where bloodline is destiny, Kazimir Ahn-Ra was born cursed. Three divine frequencies war inside his body—Steel, Frost, and Solar—each one demanding dominance, tearing him apart from within. The Doctrine of Purity declares him a mongrel, a genetic abomination, living proof that mixing the gods' blood is sin made flesh. For three years, he endured. Not out of hope, but out of love. Lady Elara Sol-Hara, the radiant prodigy who promised to cure him, who whispered sweet lies while draining his blood through silver needles, using his dense mana to fuel her meteoric rise through the cultivation ranks. He gave her everything—his blood, his dignity, his future—because he believed her when she said "I'll fix you." On the Winter Solstice, she destroyed him. In front of the entire Imperial Court, Elara annulled their engagement, called him a failed charity case, and pledged herself to Crown Prince Viktor—the man who'd spent years advocating for mongrel sterilization. When Kazimir dared protest, Viktor broke his ribs and threw him into The Maw of Forgotten Things—a dimensional rift where the Empire disposes of its mistakes. He should have died. Instead, he met her. Zarya Sekhmet. The Twilight Empress. The Breaker of Cycles. A goddess-class entity who has lived this world fourteen times, watching civilizations rise and fall, dying and resetting in an endless loop. She's been emperor and assassin, hero and villain, savior and destroyer—and every story ends the same way. Until now. She offers Kazimir a blood pact: power in exchange for his soul. She'll force his warring bloodlines into brutal harmony, transform his suffering into strength, and forge him into the weapon she needs to finally break the cycle. The price? His pain becomes his power. His hatred becomes his fuel. Armed with the trait [Pain Conversion]—which transforms damage into devastating temporary strength—Kazimir claws his way back from death itself. He crashes the Solstice Ball, covered in blood and ash, to deliver a simple message: I'm not dead. I'm not forgiving. And I'm not going away. Now hunted by the Empire, branded a terrorist, worth more dead than alive, Kazimir flees to the Contested Lands with Zarya to begin his transformation from broken victim to unstoppable force. This is not a redemption story. This is a revenge epic where the discarded mongrel becomes the monster they should have feared. Because in Aeternys, purity is power—but chaos endures. And some weapons are forged in the abyss