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"You want to be in the same room," Cassian drawled slowly, "While I fuck another woman?" Cixi thought about the contract she wrote herself, a smile pulling on her lips as she turned to face him. "Absolutely." Some might think she was mad. To be truthful, Cixi didn't think she was quite sane either. Her drive to live had been mangled and left in tattered pieces, so what else was she to do but find a reason to keep breathing again? Her life had been hell, and it had shown her that only the devils got to be happy, while everyone else burned. And since she wasn't a devil, she just needed to make a contract with one... A billionaire mafia boss who was a walking sin, feared and revered, and had more power than he knew what to do with it? He will do. Dear Readers, Here are the goals for Powerstone contributions to get extra chapters. 40 Powerstones—1 extra chapter 60 Powerstones— 2 extra chapters 80 Powerstones—3 extra chapters 100 Powerstones—5 extra chapters Thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement!

Near-future Massachusetts. Life's simple pleasures have been regulated into expensive indulgences. Amidst the sea of social justice policies, a counter-revolution is brewing. One boy, crosses the thin red line he was not supposed to. Expelled from school, disowned by his family, and smeared as a danger and degenerate by a politician, a lesser man would have broken. But not Aaron Zakhrov, the experience merely hardens what was already there. Emancipating himself, and cutting ties, he finds a small group of new allies, and founds Sirius Software, a tiny independent game development firm. However, destiny had other plans. Their first game goes viral, providing the slush fund Aaron needs to realize his true vision: Total sovereignty. Follow his journey as he literally carves a fiefdom for himself out of a chunk of Boston and Massachusetts, while fighting politicians, gangs, and a massive global network that seek to destroy him.

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please…don't do this,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. "But you chased me all the way back!" her lips met his crushing her mouth with a forceful kiss burning her up. She groaned trying to free herself but it was a futile attempt. Dragging her to bed as she tried another futile attempt to escape he stripped her with rough yet controlled hands. "You could've casted me out of there. Gotten married to your ex. You had a better choice given," he kissed her collarbone. " But here you are laying beneath me as it was that night. When you were just a clueless innocent virgin." he grinned sarcastically. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper still trying to move away from his touch. "It useless to defy me. Now this is the only place left for you." And he reclaimed her with burning passion rendering her attempts to refuse him and escape him futile. ----->>>>> Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But worse yet the man who she was supposed to be wedded was replaced by a more ruthless hound. A more agonizing revelation that he was a slave with empty title in name. The white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

At eighteen years old, Elena Garcia has mastered the art of pretending she’s okay. With long dark brown hair, expressive brown eyes, and a beauty she barely notices in herself, Elena carries the kind of quiet sadness that lingers beneath every smile. She’s sharp-tongued, stubborn, emotionally guarded, and far stronger than people give her credit for. Growing up in a family where she was constantly overlooked while her siblings were favored left scars far deeper than anyone realizes. Years of emotional neglect taught her to rely only on herself, making her fiercely independent and unwilling to trust easily. Unlike the people around Silas Thorn, Elena refuses to be intimidated by power, money, or fear. Even when trapped in a dangerous world she never asked to enter, she continues to fight back with sarcasm, defiance, and a fire that constantly challenges him. But beneath her stubbornness is a girl still trying to heal from a painful childhood—a girl who secretly craves love, safety, and a place where she finally feels chosen. And that may be exactly why Silas Thorn can’t let her go. Silas Thorn is the man people fear speaking about too loudly. At twenty-five, he rules Chicago’s underworld with terrifying precision, built on power, violence, and absolute control. Cold, calculating, and dangerously intelligent, Silas is known for handling problems without mercy and making enemies disappear without a trace. Tall, broad-shouldered, and almost unnervingly attractive, Silas carries himself with quiet authority. Dark eyes, sharp features, expensive suits, tattooed skin hidden beneath perfectly controlled appearances—everything about him feels dangerous. He rarely shows emotion, rarely loses control, and never lets people get close. Until Elena. Something about her breaks through the walls he spent years building. Around her, his calm control begins to crack, revealing a possessive protectiveness so intense it borders on obsession. To the world, Silas Thorn is ruthless. But to Elena? He becomes something far more terrifying— A man willing to burn the world down just to keep her safe.

What if the monster you were sold to wasn't the real danger? They call him the Monster. Nine wives. Nine graves. No heirs. I was supposed to be the tenth. Sold by my family to save a sister who betrayed me, I thought survival meant staying invisible. But when I healed Alpha Kael Cinderclaw in the snow, I accidentally bound us together, a mate bond neither of us wanted and neither can sever. Now I feel his rage like fire beneath my skin. He feels my fear like a blade against his throat. And the fortress that buried nine wives is watching us both. My family wanted me erased. His enemies want me dead. And Kael? He looks at me like I'm the one thing he can't afford to want—but can't let go. They wanted a sacrifice. They're getting an awakening. In a world where power is everything, the wolfless girl just became the Alpha's greatest weakness, and his most dangerous obsession.

The Legendary Sphere—a mythical artifact said to grant a single wish to whoever obtains it—has long shaped the world’s balance of power. Those who seek it are known as Adventuring Wizards, individuals willing to traverse the world’s most dangerous lands in pursuit of its promise, and whoever claims it is said to be recognized as the Supreme Wizard. The greatest wizard who conquered the world. Michael S. Atraelon is a boy born in a quiet village who dreams of witnessing the world beyond its borders. Together with the friends he meets along the way, he sets out on a journey across vast kingdoms, hidden ruins, and untamed regions where magic thrives in unpredictable forms. But the world is not the open paradise he imagined. Beneath its beauty lies a harsh truth—oppression and freedom are not opposites, but two sides of the same coin. Nations enforce peace through control, rebels fight for liberation through chaos, and even the pursuit of dreams comes at a cost. What begins as a journey of wonder slowly transforms into a struggle of identity, survival, belief, and legacies yet unknown. Because in this world… not all freedom is free. And not all wishes are meant to be granted. Note: If you enjoy characters with rich personalities, emotional depth, and a world that grows darker the further you explore it balanced with moments of warmth, humor, and life... then this is the story for you.

"Would you be mine forever?" those words were gold to horn- ehhm! ripe teenager Kyle Conner. "Yes!" He frantically nodded, drooling at nothing short of a goddess in front. "Then you'll have to sign this contract." "T-that's it? hell yeah!" without thinking twice he signed the paper. Acquiring his perverted fantasies along with a price of becoming a demon. [Initializing Triple X-] [Error!] [Bonding process failure...] "What the-" His mind reeled in utter disbelief, gazing at the hologram words floating in his view. "Don't worry master, I'll take good care of you." Lilith's blood red eyes, flashed with a hint of mischievousness and mystery. Her thin blood red lips pursed upwards, in a seductive way. ...... "Argh! My head hurts, what happened?" Kyle groaned, clutching his head now in bed? "You're back master!" A she devil voice rang in his ear, along with the appearance of the demon of lust. "What-" "Shh~ Your demon wife needs her master seed!" Thrust into a mythical world with a strange system, Kyle Conner must grow stronger. Alongside his harem of beautiful seductive beings. Unlocking buried secrets of his past and realms beyond. While on the run from Lucifer, the demon king himself. TAGS: Action, Romance, R-18, System, Adventure, Weak To Strong, Dark.

[Tower Defense + Infinite + Survival + Harem (Gathering Wives) + Upgrade] After regaining consciousness, everyone discovered that they had been taken to a strange building, forced into participation in an infinite game. This world was shrouded in mist, monsters lurked everywhere, and before those horrifying creatures, humanity was nothing more than insignificant ants. The only safe place was their personal room, and the only thing protecting them from the monsters outside was the door. Rover was brought into this world as well, but he was fortunate enough to obtain an SSS rank Class: Omni Mechanic. As long as he used [Relax], he could gain Omni Points, allowing him to upgrade anything. His harem not only helped defend his room against the monsters but also generated Omni Points for him. From [Rotted Wooden Door], he upgraded it into [Immortal Divine Gate] From [Wooden Bolt Turret], upgraded into [Radiant Turret] From [Zombie Virus], upgraded into [Awakening Serum] From [Normal Zombie], upgraded into [Hell Lord] His harem was upgraded as well, gaining strength that everyone craved. In a world overflowing with despair and agony, Rover was somehow living happily with his harem, as if enjoying a luxurious resort.

Willa had been pushed through fifteen foster homes and just about had enough of it. On her eighteenth birthday, her only wish is simple—survive long enough to escape the life she’s trapped in. But that night, a monster crashes into her home and mauls her to death. Except, she doesn’t die. When Willa wakes, she finds herself inside a hidden supernatural academy, surrounded by beings she never knew existed. Worse, everyone believes she is someone else—a girl who mysteriously vanished two months ago. Only Willa knows the truth. And she intend to keep it that way. Pretending to be the missing girl may be dangerous, but it’s still safer than the life she left behind. At least, that’s what Willa thought. Until she meets them. Seven powerful beings bound to her by a fated connection that should never exist. The bond is forbidden. Cursed. Dangerous. Impossible to ignore. As Willa struggles to resist the pull between them, she begins to uncover a truth far more terrifying— the academy dark secrets, who she really is, the ancient power rising inside her, and the enemies older than legends hunting her. Because the monster that attacked her that night wasn’t just meant to kill her. It was meant to erase her from existence.

Zombies. Monsters. Gods. When the world fell apart, Lucian Morrow lost everything. Now, the only thing left inside him is a smile… and a promise. One day, every god in heaven will die by his hands.

The 18-year-old Yamato suddenly found himself in the after life, but is unsure on how exactly he ended up there. However his reaction lacked the surprise or confusion one would usually expect form someone in his situation, as he would soon prove to be anything but ordinary. Having always failed finding meaning in his life and those of others, his emotional numbness and tendency to view most people and activities as beneath him becomes apparent when he meets the angel Yuki. Meant to judge his life and actions, things take a turn when he tricks her into agreeing to a wager that would change his and her fate. Achieving victory over the angel, he acquires her devotion and servitude, though he soon discovers the true face her devotion to be pure obsession instead of the benevolence she showed him at first. After a confrontation with God himself about his changed fate, he and Yuki are sent to a new world in hopes of finding what his previous world lacked: meaning. Yuki however has made it her sole purpose to win him over, baiting the slightest bit of affection out of him, genuine or not. Even just experiencing theatrical romance scenarios, which she artificially creates at the cost of others, becomes a normal occurrence. Though not reciprocating her feelings just yet, Yamato cannot stop himself from being captivated by both her beauty and emotional intensity, seeing her as someone who might finally give him the emotional experience he seeks.

After being suddenly thrust into the brutal, unforgiving universe of Warhammer 40,000, the main character discovers he is far from ordinary. He can summon crackling lightning and roaring fire from thin air. His mind teems with impossible knowledge, blueprints of arcane technology and futuristic wonders no mortal should grasp. He can even twist reality itself, warping the very laws of physics to his will. At first, he believes these gifts must be the work of Tzeentch, a twisted blessing from the Changer of Ways... or something way scarier If you'd like to support me and read a bit ahead, feel free to check out my Patreon. (patreon.com/Hemont).

Once a man in the prime of his life, forged by years of exhausting study—sustained by energy drinks—by harsh military discipline and relentless, grinding labor, he had finally reached the moment to live for himself. Free at last from the weight of financial chains that had kept him from his desires, he found happiness in doing what he loved. Life showed no mercy. A single accident erased everything he had built in a matter of seconds. Yet the cycle did not end. He breathed again. This time, in the body of a child. Not reborn into warmth or safety, but into captivity—into the body of a young prisoner of war, stripped of freedom, bound for slavery. His name was Basil, a name meant for greatness.

Ethan Crowe walked out of prison after seven years with nothing to his name and nowhere to belong. The world he returned to was unrecognisable. Gates had torn open across the globe, monsters roamed beyond human control, and society now revolved around the Titled - people chosen by mysterious voices and granted supernatural powers that made them heroes, weapons, and rulers all at once. Ethan wasn’t one of them. Not at first. Lost, angry, and with no future worth chasing, Ethan was barely surviving when a voice finally spoke to him. "Your Title is… Lord Of Beasts." But something about his awakening was wrong. Instead of gaining power in the real world like every other Titled, Ethan awakened a System tied to the Tower Of Beasts - a brutal, game-like world he can only enter while asleep. Inside the Tower, Ethan must fight for survival against monstrous creatures, earning power through a system of skills, evolution, and beasts. As for the beasts he acquires there? They persist beyond his dreams... Registered as an E Rank Titled with only D Rank potential, Ethan should have been insignificant. Yet the Lord of Beasts cannot be measured by ordinary standards. As Ethan grows stronger at an impossible rate, his existence begins to ripple outward - drawing the attention of elite Titled, criminal syndicates, and forces lurking behind the Gates themselves. His past refuses to stay buried, his beasts grow more dangerous, and the truth behind his Title hints at something far more terrifying than anyone realises. In a world ruled by power, Ethan Crowe starts at the bottom. But as the Lord of Beasts, it’s only a matter of time before he climbs to the top! Feel free to reach out on Instagram/Discord: BerserkBaldy P.S. This is my WSA 2026 Entry - all support with powerstones and reviews is appreciated :) Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to real events, locations, or people are purely coincidental and not intended to portray anything.

Da Fei, the lead singer of the Da Fei Band, accidentally obtained a Sign-In System three years ago. After signing in every single day for three consecutive years, his music skills have already reached hall-of-fame level, yet he was kicked out of the band. A Da Fei Band without Da Fei? The biggest joke in the entertainment industry! Thrilling System + Action + Romance! New chapters daily. Complete novel also available as PDF for binge readers! Get the fully translated and completed novel on my shop: Patreon.com/RoyalStories

The era of the sun is a dead memory. Humanity's sprawling kingdoms have fallen, and the last remnants of civilization are buried alive. Trapped within a decaying, subterranean iron bunker known as the Sanctuary, the few survivors of an apocalyptic extinction cling to a grim existence. Outside the walls lies an unforgiving abyss of monsters and black miasma; inside, the reality is just as terrifying. Under the iron-fisted rule of Chief Murad Xie, the Sanctuary survives through a horrifying arithmetic. Compassion is a forgotten language, and the weak are literally consumed to keep the strong alive. Eleven-year-old Akira and his mother, Syuri, are the last sparks of hope in this sterile tomb. While the rest of humanity has surrendered to the ruthless, blood-soaked laws of their cage, Syuri preaches of a forgotten world above—a place of blue skies and green earth. Her dreams earn her the title of a madwoman from the starving crowds, but Akira fiercely protects his innocence, clinging to her teachings in a society that demands cruelty. But innocence is a death sentence at the end of the world. As resources run dry and the shadow of starvation threatens to snap the Sanctuary's fragile peace, an elite soldier named Klein takes Akira under his wing. Knowing the brutal truth of their decaying sanctuary, Klein drags the boy into the pitch-black outskirts of the gates. Through agonizing, bone-breaking training, he seeks to strip away the boy's naive hopes and forge him into a weapon capable of surviving the nightmare to come. As the last embers of human civilization threaten to burn out forever, Akira stands at a crossroads. He must decide whether to surrender to the savage reality of humanity's final cage, or bleed to prove that his mother’s beautiful world still exists in the dark.

This is a story about a man who lived a pretty normal life, had a strange accident, and got a 'Milf System' which gives him superpowers and also the life around his loved ones. So will he be able to live with the women he loves, or will he dissolve with the change of events?

Destiny does not promise happiness. Only repetition. Sacrifice writes the paths of the gods. Identity breaks in the hands of those who look from the outside. The will remains... but it does not always belong to you. Toki is thrown into a world no human should ever understand. A world quietly approaching a cataclysm destined to decide the fate of the entire universe. He is not a hero. Not even a participant. Only a central piece on a board played by gods too terrifying for humanity to comprehend. Yet Toki still chooses to fight. To bring light to a dying humanity, while facing forces that decided his fate long before he was born. But the deeper he descends into this world, the clearer the truth becomes— Nothing about his life was ever his own. And the end of the world may have already begun with him.