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Veldra, Author of Nothing and Everything. Cast into his own story. An imagined world made real by his presence alone. Who is he? What is he? Unknown, yet Known. One below all, yet the One above all. The first of the Three Novels. An existence classified as Extremely Dangerous. Blessed by none. Yet the Blesser of all. From him, all things originate. Heavenly favour descends only upon those deemed worthy by his will. Heavenly Blessings are deemed upon the Righteous giver. And if nothing in creation satisfies his desire, what, then, shall follow? A man of emotion and catastrophe. The living convergence of Balance, Order, and Chaos. A weak man who acts strong. A foolish man who acts wise. Venerable. Prominent. Reverent. Unclassifiable. Words fracture in front of the Great I AM. Meaning collapses beneath his shadow. He overshadows all. Creator of Nothing. Yet even he is but another novel of the First One. The youngest of all spiritualities. The Reverent of the Unknown. To witness his unfolding is peril itself- terrifying to mortal perception. Lesser races were granted form. And with form, retribution. And so, a single question remains: Shall we watch? Shall we listen? And if not, what shall we do, when a being who is man, deity, and existence itself can be imagined into reality by the All‑Venerable Author?

#BoyLove #DanMei #Painful #Tragic #Mature #SliceOfLife #DarkFantasy Genre: Danmei, Boylove, Palace Intrigue, Male Courtesan, Angst, Hurt Author: HuaLuoShenYang Synopsis Is there truly a parent in this world cold-hearted enough to abandon their own flesh and blood? The answer is a resounding yes. Shi Yan Si was neither an exception nor the only one, but he stood as a testament to those whose childhood scars lingered like a lifelong shadow, drifting like a ghost on the fringes of humanity. Abandoned since birth, he was like a fledgling bird crawling through a desolate forest before its wings could even sprout. His only choice: to plunge into the abyss or to struggle for survival, waiting for his wings to grow so he could teach himself to fly. Tragically, those wings grew twisted and frail. Driven by a desperate hunger for affection, he lost himself in the labyrinth of desire. His obsessive love for his sworn brother led them both down a path of betrayal and sin, culminating in the ultimate agony—his eyes were gouged out by the very man he adored. With his own hands, he cast himself straight into a hell of carnal suffering. From the moment of his first breath to the flickering remains of his last, cold neglect and brutal torment followed him like a curse. Only when his spirit was a mere wisp of smoke did he finally stumble upon a fragment of peace called eternity. Love had become a distant, fading mirage—no longer a dream, no longer a hope. Au'Note: Should you discover any grammatical mistakes in any chapter of the story, I would be grateful if you could assist me in making the corrections. Many thanks.

[Disclaimer: This will be a story with a slow start. This story does not just follow one Main Character. Some books may follow different MCs and converge to a major event for another Book.] His story is known as the greatest motivational story to all. Dylan Ford was nothing but a homeless orphan. In the streets of the New York, he had survived through countless of fights and dangerous encounters. With his fist and wits, he overcame both adversity and poverty. However, at the peak of his success, his brother and his most trusted aid, Dale Ford, plotted against him. The meticulous plot which involved many of his brother's enemy claimed his life. In his dying moments, a flash of white lightning devoured him. Suddenly, he found himself waking up in an unfamiliar world with a brand new body. Unlike peaceful reincarnations, Dylan (?) wakes up in a body that was involved in a war outside this gigantic city. He encounters a wounded knight, Kaiden who risked his life to save his princess and an outstanding sword genius with a strange heartbeat named Victoria who were fighting a demonic venomous beauty, Yumi and her master. Waking up a few days after this war, Dylan slowly adapts to his new body that contains an astonishing secret and a foreign world with seemingly endless wonders! He discovers the Cosmic God Mansion, a mysterious titanic mansion in his mind and is shocked by the profound abilities and secrets he receives from it. He soon discovered that he reincarnated in a world with special powers such as Innate Energy and Avatars and powerful beasts called Mystical Beasts! Things he thought only existed in novels! But what shocks him even more is that unlike normal reincarnations in novels, his was completely different. How can a body contain two souls? He is one of the Nine Unknowns that will overturn the order of this universe! This is his journey to becoming the strongest through business in a world of cultivation! Word Count per Chapter: 1500-3000 To anyone interested : Follow me in Instagram: legend_of_genesis Join me in Discord for a chat! https://discord.gg/CSn2enC

I am LS13 / LS, the author of Devil Horns. I will also be posting this story on Royal Road. Twenty years ago, the world united to kill one man. They failed. Now, in an age where kingdoms rise and fall under the shadow of ancient powers, a new name begins to echo across the lands — Lacod Junyu.

When life throws you a curveball you need to smash an ace. Sumeet Singhania lost everything on the happiest day of his life. And now he will stop at nothing to serve a cold vengeance to the people involved. The only sin Chanchal committed was to be born. And she is going to pay hell for it. Ranjeet Oberoi knows the shades of grey but will he moves towards light or darkness is his choice? Rashmi Sharma will stop at nothing. To uncover the real truth.But will it burn her too? Life has already happened for them. All that is left now is to collect the pieces back.

This world will ask you a question. Whether you can answer it is completely up to you. What trials you go through to answer this question will be up to you. Whether you must go to hell and back to answer this question will be up to you. And whether a single second is needed to answer this question will also be up to you. The question is different for everybody, so the answers will be different. But in essence, they will all be the same. So now, before you embark on this story as [Maxi] tries to find the answer to his question, here is some humble advice: When the gods come and bless you, do not lose yourself within yourself. And do not lose yourself amongst your myriad selves. For a person who has lost himself under the blessing of his god is as useless as a puppet under the care of its owner. (first story ever posted online, i hope you enjoy my mediocre writing skills "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com,") zachscp013-■■■ out illustrator Siphile

"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! Thank you for your enthusiasm and engagement!

"What are you willing to do to achieve something? How serious are you about achieving your goals?" This was the question that Loki and the other people who came to the Four Directions sect to earn their freedom were asked on their first day in the sect. For Loki, this question was easy for him to answer because he was reborn as a slave in this world and had already defied the will of his slave master in order to join the Four Directions sect. He had braved danger and suffering to reach the Four Directions sect. So he knew what it meant to be desperate and was willing to do whatever was required of him to achieve his goal. In the world of the blessed heaven realm, there is no such thing as human rights, and freedom is a luxury that very few people have. It is said that everyone is a slave to someone. The only difference is how strong their master is. So he, just like everyone else, is under the control of someone above them. But he doesn't want to remain a slave forever. He aspires to greatness, immortality, and freedom. He wants to acquire enough power to gain control of his fate. He also wants to rise to the top of the world and be the one to control others. He even wants to gain power and control over death. In order to achieve this, he is willing to do anything. This is his answer to the question of what he is willing to do to achieve his goals. His answer to this question was why he awakened the Fenrir metac. This is a metac that can help him achieve his goals by granting him the ability to find prey, hunt prey, and devour them to strengthen himself. With the Fenrir metac, he will transform from a prey into a predator. He will even have the chance to rise to the top of the food chain and become the strongest predator. That is to be his purpose in life, and with great luck and perseverance, he might achieve it. Golden Tickets/Power Stones: Bonus Chapters 1. 100/500: 1st Bonus Chapter. 2. 200/1,000: 2nd Bonus Chapter. 3. 300/1,500: 3rd Bonus Chapter. 4. 400/2,000: 4th Bonus Chapter. 5. 500/3,000: 5th Bonus Chapter. Discord: https://discord.gg/wA7n2M23Aw

He woke up after two years… with no memories, no past— and a power that shouldn’t exist. When Viyen opens his eyes, even his own family feels like strangers. But something else wakes up with him— a dark energy crawling under his skin, reacting to his fear, anger, and dreams. Shadows move when he breathes. Storms answer when his heart races. And every time he touches something… he sees pieces of a life that isn’t his. A forgotten world. A dying mage. A voice calling his name from a place he has never been. As the visions grow stronger, a portal appears— the same portal that swallowed his family years ago. Now it’s opening again. If Viyen steps through, he may discover the truth behind the power inside him… or lose himself to it forever. The Power That Wasn’t Mine — A story where the past hunts him, and the future fears him.

Dark Night. Black Ties. Unserved Ties. “The best part about hiding a secret? The harder you try to bury it, the more it demands to surface.” After the harrowing night of justice, the world was convinced the Devil was no more. Preston University seemed liberated from the grip of its dark tormentors. But at what cost? LarksVille, a high-end town of powerful people, conceals a long-forgotten tale of crime, injustice, and secrets. And this time, Anastasia has more than just one clue. But the real question remains: if the Devil is dead, who had been aiding her all along? Another stalker? Another Devil? Or was everything a lie? Torn between freedom and justice, Anastasia is more determined than ever to uncover the truth. Her only restraint: Everything she believed so far was all a lie.

Reborn...The first world is Hunter x Hunter.What Oboro didn't expect was that the first character he encountered was the one with various famous names like madman, fruit farmer... Hisoka! Fortunately, he has an AI system as his intelligent artificial assistant. Oboro says: "No matter who it is, as an omniscient transmigrator, I will show you what it's like to develop Nen to the extreme...

[Warning: Mature content | Dark romance] Aliana Vanderbilt is the witty, fierce heiress to a multi-billion-dollar empire. She always lived life on her own terms, until one fateful night changed everything. After a brutal accident involving a "lost child" that only she could see, Aliana woke to a terrifying new reality. By day, she is haunted by restless spirits. By night, she is consumed by vivid, steamy dreams of a mysterious man with icy blue eyes. Her search for a solution comes to an abrupt halt when she finally comes face-to-face with Gavriel Valentine. An enigmatic man sitting at the pinnacle of a rival business empire. He is dominating, dangerous, and everything Aliana should avoid. Yet, he alone possesses the power to end her misery. Whenever she is near him, the ghosts vanish. Driven by a desperate need for peace, Aliana bulldozes into Gavriel’s life with a scandalous demand. However, what she does not expect is his counter-offer… that she must marry him. What happens when two strong-headed personalities are tied together in a sacred union? Will they find peace, or will it spell disaster? ..... Excerpt: “I warned you, didn’t I, Aliana?” His deep, masculine voice reverberated through the air like silk. Her name rolled off his sinful lips so seductively that it made her want to roll her eyes in reluctant delight. That thought alone made her brows knit in confusion until she heard him continue, “You step into my world, and I will ruin you in ways you never imagined.” Aliana shivered, not only at the warning he had given her far too many times, but also at the way his icy blue eyes pierced her so intensely that it felt as though she might burn and freeze all at once. Ignoring her thrumming heartbeat, she drew in a sharp breath and replied, “You did… but didn’t I say there is nothing I love more than a challenge? If you’re going to ruin me, Gavriel, at least make sure you’re the only one left standing when the dust settles.” His eyes widened ever so slightly before he rose from his armchair and padded across the carpet to stand right before her. The moment his fingers lifted to touch her chin, a jolt of electricity shot down her spine as he leaned in and said, “You want to play a dangerous game, Aliana…. and make no mistake, this devil loves to play.” Tilting her chin closer to his face, he whispered, “So here’s my offer, Aliana…. marry me.” .... The book cover is mine, don't use it.

The universe did not give me a second chance. It gave me a trade. I was bred to be a sacrifice. I was burned alive by the people I loved most. I came back from the ash to reclaim my life, my title, and a power that should have stayed buried. The betrayal is finished. The divorce is final . I am no longer the girl they can cage. But the cost of my freedom was higher than I imagined. The one ally I trusted has vanished. He left a crumbling empire and a hole in my world I cannot fill. The wards protecting my kingdom are failing. I have eight months to reach the final trial or watch everything I fought for collapse. I have to do it under the shadow of the Crown Prince. Thalion thinks I am a monster. He does not trust my blood, my smiles, or my intentions. He is my mandatory escort because he does not trust anyone else to watch me. He is there to document every slip. He is there to decipher the dangerous secret I am hiding. Eight months with a man who watches me with cold, calculated suspicion. The way he looks at me when the shadows grow long is not just wariness. It is a hunger that threatens to burn us both down. I am playing a new game now. This time, I am the one holding the torch. Regression | Enemies-to-Lovers | Forced Proximity | Slow Burn | Political Intrigue | R18 ________________________________________ Note to Readers: This is the second book of Crown of Ash and Bonds and an entry in The Soulfire Chronicles. This volume is currently ongoing. Because it follows the direct consequences of the first book, you must start the journey with Book 1: The Rise of the Flamebearer. For the full history of the pyre and the betrayal that started it all, the beginning of Seraphina's journey is available now .

They called the Abyss a place where even gods disappeared. Across kingdoms and ruined lands, hunters chase whispers of an unknown existence tied to vanishings, distortions, and something darker than death itself. Meanwhile, a silent traveler walks alone through the world with no memory of who he truly is. He does not know why animals avoid him. Why the forest grows quiet around him. Why people feel something wrong before he even speaks. And he does not know the most terrifying truth of all— The being the world fears may already be walking among them. As strange forces begin noticing his existence, reality itself starts reacting in ways it cannot explain. Hunters close in. Ancient powers awaken. And somewhere beyond the edges of the known world, something waits for him to remember. But the human body he walks in is only a vessel. And if what sleeps inside it fully awakens— the world may not survive it. Nihilfire Reborn: God on a Vessel — A dark atmospheric fantasy about identity, restrained destruction, and a presence the world was never meant to contain.

Narcissa Black was supposed to return home that night. She never did. Instead, she awakens in a future filled with unfamiliar faces, fractured memories, and a woman whose presence feels dangerously comforting. But if time brought her here for a reason… what is waiting for her in the past? I’ve just dropped a massive stash of Advanced Chapters & Exclusive Content on my Patreon! If you want to know what happens next before the rest of the world, this is your chance. Join the VIP list, get early access, and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets. Start reading ahead right now: PATREON : patreon.com/c/Ariawynter

Jin Yeong was just another office worker—forgettable, unremarkable, and stuck in a life that never went anywhere. He wasn’t strong. He wasn’t talented. In a world of ambition, he was just… there. Then, the sky cracked open. A voice echoed across the world, mocking humanity’s weakness. A system was given. A chance to survive. People awakened powerful abilities—fire, lightning, super strength. Jin got this: [Limitless Weapon Mastery] "Any weapon you wield is used at its maximum potential." No fire. No magic. No enhancements. Just a simple skill? But soon he and the world will learn a simple truth: It’s not about what you wield. It’s about how you wield it.

In a world of warped wastelands, power is everything to the factions that govern them. And the only thing that means more than power, is the scarcity of water. Military scout Kozuna Ozukashi knows his goals of restoring the world to its once beautiful state and unifying the clans won't be an easy task. However, when he realizes just what kind of fate has been thrust upon him, he'll never be able to return to his once normal life. *As part of my S.S.O.U Project (SSOUP), all chapters across Seven Seals books 1-4 are being updated for a mass quality increase. I post smaller updates on my tiktok every now and again, but otherwise, the chapter counter below will display what has been updated and what needs to be updated.* One more note: Everything is being semi-rewritten and edited, but I'm not perfect, and I'm a solo act. Once all chapters are complete, I'm doing a complete re-read to ensure as little grammatical issues as possible. If you spot any, please let me know. (especially quotations. they sometimes get spaced out weirdly or placed backward during formatting. let me know if something looks out of place.) Progress Book 1- Chapters Rewritten and Posted (so far) 30/30, Final Read-Over Complete Book 2- Chapters Rewritten and Posted (so far) 30/30, Final Read-Over Complete Book 3- Starting Soon

Throughout the world, many young people dream of adventures spanning thousands of miles; however, after the sea swallowed the land, many people lost their hope and dreams. On a small boat in the middle of unknown waters, a boy awakens with no memory of who he is or why he is at sea.

In 2028, the Abyss invaded, accompanied by the arrival of Extraordinary Power, bringing Blue Star into the era of universal awakening. Chu Xiu, a transmigrator who inherits the Infinite Saint Dao Sect, looks at the insane Demonic Secret Techniques before him and falls into contemplation. "Crafting a Bone Banner requires the sacrifice of hundreds of mortals. Well... do zombies count as humans?" And he quickly discovers that those Abyss creatures work exceptionally well for crafting Demonic Artifacts. Most importantly, their number was almost inexhaustible!

In a world running rampant with evil spirits and demonic entities, the imperial court established the “Xuanqing Guards” to oversee the realm, eradicate treachery, and slay evil to uphold the righteous path. Shen Hao transmigrated into this world. It took him four years to climb from an ordinary foot soldier in the Xuanqing Guards to the rank of Small Banner Commander. However, given his complete lack of background and connections, taking another step up the ranks was virtually impossible. One day, he suddenly discovered a dragon residing within his body—the Ancestor of All Dragons, an entity that fed on the souls of the living and the spirits of immortals! Whenever he slew an enemy, this dragon would emerge, tempting him to devour the opponent’s soul, demonic core, or evil nucleus. Consequently, his cultivation base began to skyrocket at an insane pace. …… Shen Hao: “I was just solving cases… how did I become invincible?”