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[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot with slow-burn smut. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.

The "Chosen One" tried to debate ethics with the Final Boss. The result? Humanity was wiped out. I was the F-Rank porter who watched it happen. Then, I woke up twenty years in the past; ten minutes before the apocalypse began. I looked at the naive young Hero standing next to me. I didn't join his party. I stabbed him in the throat. [System: You have killed the Protagonist.] [Reward: SSS-Rank Trait "The Usurper" Acquired.] [Passive: Absolute 100% Drop Rate.] Now, the destiny of the world is mine. I don't grind. I take. Touch a Grand Mage? Skill Copied. Kill a Dragon? Talents Absorbed. Save the Princess? Only if she can afford the subscription fee. While the world panics, I’m fusing prohibited skills and privatizing the dungeons. I’m not here to save the world. I’m here to loot it. [Add to Library to join the harvest.]

Ghost portals opened all across the world, and getting possessed seemed as common as catching a fever. As such, humanity was forced to live in safe zones that were steadily shrinking day by day. Yet to Lana, nothing was new. She was reborn on the day when the true daughter of the Almond family returned. She watched as Brenda, her murderer from the past life, was pampered by the Almond siblings. “Lana, you should know your place and leave.” Eldest Young Almond ordered with glacial disdain. “A wretch like you never belonged to the Almond Family. Pitiful mutt.” Second Young Master Almond chuckled, his venom-laced words resounding, “And if possible, stop comparing yourself to Brenda. She is a rare awakened Dream Warden, while you... sigh. Marry a beggar, and that would be the grandest achievement in your life.” “I always wondered why a dim-witted person like her ended up as our sister. Sigh... I am concerned that she might perish after being possessed by a roadside ghost.” The Third Young Master derided. For safety and peace, Lana left the Almond family and forged her own empire. Trash? She became a supreme Talisman Practitioner! Marry a beggar? The wealthy heirs in Brookvale lined up to wed her! Die in the hands of a roadside ghost? The specters in the ghost zones trembled upon hearing her name! Poor mutt? Heh! Her business empire earned her billions of dollars every single month! Even her past life’s moonlight was shamelessly flirting with her! Lana never thought that her past life's misery was orchestrated by a schemer, neither she thought that her luck was stolen away by the docile lovable daughter of the Almond family. In this life, she vowed to live a thriving life and protect her luck. She fought off ghosts haunting her world while fighting the mysterious forces. .......................................................................................... Extract “Mister, I feel a connection with you. Would you like to adopt me?” Lana fluttered her eyelashes while gazing at the handsome young man with lustrous black hair. Yet what intoxicated her the most was the radiant purple and gold aura around her past life’s moonlight! So delicious! She longed to devour him whole! “No.” His deep voice reverberated in Lana’s heart, making her freeze for a second. ‘Ah... sure enough... an untouchable flower like him... is out of my league!’ “However... I do need a silver cat.” His words were laced with ambiguity as he stared at her intently, “Especially the dauntless one that loves to sneak into my bed at night and claw my admirers.” Lana •silver cat•: “...” Ugh... no, it’s not me .....................................................................................

Aether Moirai was never meant to be free. Born from the final spark of the Abyss—a forgotten god’s last act of rebellion—he is the last vessel, a boy whose powers grow stronger the more his mind fractures. Bound by the Codex, a system that can rewrite history itself, Aether is hunted by worlds that fear what he might become. The Infinite Library has always been his home—a labyrinth between worlds where every book is a living realm, and every story is a battlefield. But when the tales begin to warp, birthing monsters and rewriting entire histories, even the Library’s endless shelves can’t protect him. To survive, Aether must step into dangerous books where myths breathe, legends bleed, and the wrong choice can erase you from existence. Each journey brings him closer to the truth of his creation—and the author who penned his fate. But the corruption doesn’t stay contained. As the stories unravel, their chaos seeps into the real world—kingdoms clash with empires that never existed, myths walk beside mortals, and reality itself begins to fray. In the end, the Library isn’t just collapsing into itself. It’s dragging every world down with it. And some stories brought by it could end the world in seconds. So can someone like him, survive in such a world. Even more, try and rule it?

This was still a journey in pursuit of immortality. Orochimaru, whose fractured soul had been mended by his passage between worlds, quickly realized that the wizarding world bore an unsettling resemblance to the shinobi world he knew so well. Both had just crawled out of a war spoken of in legends, ruins everywhere, everything waiting to be rebuilt. Both had a peerless leader, a man revered almost as a god. Here, his name was Dumbledore. Both had a child born carrying a prophecy, just as brave, just as unyielding. Here, he was called Harry Potter. There was even the familiar divide between old blood and common folk. Only the names had changed. Pure-bloods and Mudbloods. And yet, as a newly enrolled student at Hogwarts, Orochimaru searched and searched, only to find no one who resembled who he once was. Did no one in this world seek the path to eternal life? Did no one wish to resurrect the dead through magic? Did no one want to peel back magic itself and reach its very core? Or was this world truly so dull and lifeless that no one dared to stir a wind strong enough to sweep across it? Orochimaru considered it for a moment, then made his decision. If there was no one else willing to do it… Then he would do it himself.

Su Jin, an ordinary poor young man from the countryside working overtime every day to make ends meet in the city to support his family, finds himself in the possession of a book only known as Hell’s Handbook. The Handbook universe initially seems like a video game as it proceeds to throw him into a different world every month, each world filled with supernatural beings, mythical creatures and deities, and even includes a complete point system along with weapons and special skills. Surviving these Challenges is not easy, but it comes with great rewards. But he soon realizes that all of this is real. The monetary rewards and magical items he receives from Hell’s Handbook can be used in the real world, but in the same way, every person who dies during a Challenge dies in the real world too. As Su Jin desperately tries to survive each Challenge he is thrown into, he slowly starts to uncover the truth behind Hell’s Handbook. Who is behind Hell’s Handbook and its horror filled Challenges? Each Challenge reveals a new truth about the world Su Jin lives in, bringing new people into his life even as the world around him becomes harder and harder to trust, and perhaps, even a greater mission in life… Support me: https://ko-fi.com/neverluckysmile

In a world of heroes and villains, he chose the most dangerous path of all: being annoying on purpose. Itsuki is a hyper-intelligent chaos maker who has absolutely no interest in being a hero, a villain, or anything remotely respectable. He doesn’t dream of saving people. He doesn’t crave recognition. He doesn’t chase greatness. The only thing that truly interests him is Quirks. What begins as fascination slowly grows into obsession, shaping the way he sees the world and the people in it. Surrounded by heroes-in-training, future legends, and a society obsessed with strength, he moves through life like a quiet anomaly—playful, clever, unpredictable, and impossible to categorize. At his core, he’s a chaos gremlin with a smile, a mind built for trouble, and a talent for turning normal life into something far more interesting. His true passion isn’t glory or power—it’s pranking people, breaking systems, and turning everyday routines into organized nonsense. This is not a story about becoming the strongest. It’s a story about breaking the world just enough to laugh about it. Welcome to the life of a professional troublemaker in a world that really, really deserves it. ** First time writing my own fic. Updates will be once or twice on a week,with more chapters. Expecting Reviews and Comments on where i could improve. Whether you guys like this or didn't. Even scenes or Suggestions related to plot to add.

By day, I flirt with my cute step-sister; by night, my alter ego tries to conquer the world. My name is Revelon and I lived my whole life believing I was just a simple adopted child living a peaceful farm life. However, I didn't know there was a mysterious force lurking inside me. By night, a cold-blooded spy from the imperial enemy awakens in my body. He is a master of shadow magic, assassination, and espionage. I was kept unaware until one day, the magic that kept our souls separate in the same body started dissolving. I was forcefully made aware of my other side. What will become of my relationship with my adoptive parents? And what if my dear step-sister, Gem, has a secret darkness of her own? As time ticked and as the kingdom is slowly infiltrated by the imperial enemy from the inside, what kind of future do I have? Am I him or is he me? Who am I once two become one...? Find out by reading my life's story. - - - - - Author's Note: - Smut chapters sparingly (~1 per 100chs) - Harem (Not planned but likely as the story develops) - Gay? (NONE) - Extreme violence (Technically considered war crimes. Think Homelander stuff.) - Serious most of the time - Also lots of fluff and romance (Love drama and Step-sister) POVs switch many times marked by "a less than an 'o' and a greater than". Explanation: It's a literary device. It makes the story the best of the best. Also, I suggest taking note of every little thing because everything is written here with a purpose and will come back at a future chapter. (If you finish the novel, I also recommend re-reading to see what you missed) - - - - - Technical Note: - SynthID is correct.

Kai was a legendary high-roller—so dangerous that countless casinos banned him for one reason: he never lost. Using nothing but his genius mind, he looted fortunes from the world’s richest elites. After defeating one of the richest men alive in a final, high-stakes gambling match, Kai dies under mysterious circumstances. When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself reborn as a trash prince in a kingdom ruled by magic, power, and bloodlines—a prince mocked, abandoned, and considered worthless. But this world doesn’t know who it’s dealing with. Armed with his unmatched gambling instincts and a mind that thrives on risk, Kai decides to gamble not with chips—but with fate, kingdoms, and gods themselves. This time, he won’t just win money. He will win the world— and enjoy every step of the game.

Long before the world learned to fear the dark, there was a man who tried to protect it. Born with nothing but loss, he walked a path stained with blood and sacrifice. Each time he saved someone, the world demanded more—until the line between man and god began to blur. They praised him, feared him, and finally… abandoned him. Power flowed through his body like a curse. He never sought worship. He never wished to rule. Yet legends were carved in his name, and monsters learned to kneel. The deeper he stepped into darkness, the brighter his existence became for others. This is not a tale of justice. This is not a story of salvation. This is the legend of a man who became a guiding light— by walking where no one else could survive.

The Dominium is an almond-shaped world where neither night nor day dwell, locked in a perpetual frost since the dawn of its existence. In the lands of the Pale Margins, where the Providence treats desire as an excess to be contained, Aveline lives under constant surveillance within the sanctuary, watched over by the Keepers. Faced with choices that offer no salvation, marriage or devotion, Aveline comes into contact with ancient entities of her world, feral feasts, and rituals belonging to another time. In a realm that neither redeems nor forgets, My Left Breast is a dark horror fantasy about the control of bodies, time as an instrument of power, and the silent violence of structures that claim authority over women’s lives.

A dark fantasy set in a different world, but in a way similar to our own. Multiple POV characters all with their stories and tragedies. A fight for survival and glory where not only the braver survives. Story I write for fun, not the kind that everyone can get into, but please give it a shot.

What if power doesn’t come from hard work or responsibility? What if power costs your ideals… and your sanity? Those who reach for true power must first lose themselves. Hikaru Kage was born into such a world. A world where the strong do not follow society’s rules, and those who refuse to remain weak must rip the illusion holding it together. Prophesied as a blessing, Hikaru believes he is a curse. He seeks power not to save the world, but to create his own destiny but... It will cost him his humanity.

In an interview after the Saffron City incident, Damian calmly denies “beating Champions into the hospital” and calls Cynthia’s “abduction” a love story—then casually reveals she’s pregnant and not returning as Sinnoh’s Champion. World Setting: A fusion of the games, anime, and Adventures manga. Giovanni’s characterization draws from both the games and the Adventures manga. For exclusive access to advance chapters and more, visit the author's Patreon page at patreon.com/PokemonStoryWeaver

When ten percent of humanity awakens supernatural powers, the world ends in a single day. Governments fall, cities burn, and the strong become gods while the weak are trampled. Hope survives—but only after losing everything that ever gave his life meaning. Three years into the apocalypse, he is chosen by the Vessel System and forced into seven brutal trials designed not to save the world, but to test whether he is worthy of defying the gods themselves. Surrounded by awakened monsters, fractured factions, and a fate soaked in blood, Hope fights not for justice or heroism—but for the right to choose how the world ends.

“Heaven fears faith. Hell fears will. Existence fears Sadhana.” Ashan should have died. Instead, he wakes in a world that counts his sins. Here, Sadhana is not cultivation for power—it is judgment. A brutal path where every choice leaves weight behind, where souls are currency, and where survival itself is a crime recorded in an unseen ledger. Before he is allowed to live, Ashan is forced to face his past—through trials that strip away excuses, mercy, and lies. Those who break are erased. Those who endure move forward, carrying their guilt like chains. There are no chosen heroes. No divine systems. No second chances. Only consequence. To survive, Ashan must accept the sins that define him—and decide whether he will be crushed beneath them… or use them to carve a path that defies fate, gods, and the darkness growing inside his own heart. This is not a story about redemption. It is a story about what it costs to keep living. Author’s Note This story features an original cultivation framework called Sadhana, inspired by mythic and philosophical concepts rather than standard Xianxia tropes. Expect psychological trials, moral consequence, and a progression system rooted in endurance—not wish fulfillment Update Schedule New chapters every Wednesday & Saturday 9:00 PM (IST) Note: ROI is currently serializing on Royal Road, Tapas, and Patreon under the pen name A.S. Storyteller. Content Warning: This story contains strong language, profanity, and adult themes, including violence, psychological trauma, and moral ambiguity. Reader discretion is advised. Author Note – Important This novel is an original work written and owned by A.S. Storyteller (also known as ANURAG_SAHARAN). All rights are reserved by the author. Unauthorized copying, re-uploading, translation, or adaptation of this content without permission is strictly prohibited and will be acted upon under international copyright and DMCA law. If you wish to read ahead or support the series: - Patreon / Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/cw/A_S_Storyteller I appreciate genuine readers who support original authors. Thank you for respecting creative work and being part of this journey. — A.S. Storyteller / ANURAG_SAHARAN

Ethan Cole is a predator in a tailored suit a billionaire who builds empires by crushing resistance and calling it progress. Fear is his currency. Control is his crown. And mercy? He buried that long ago. Isabella Morales is nothing like him. She’s fire without money, courage without protection, and the last voice standing between her people and the man determined to erase them. When she storms into Ethan’s world to fight for her village, she expects destruction not captivity, temptation, or the slow unraveling of everything she believes. Trapped inside a glass empire built on power and blood, Isabella becomes the one thing Ethan never planned for: a challenge he can’t buy, silence, or destroy. As storms gather gunfire, betrayal, and a past that refuses to stay buried the line between enemy and desire begins to blur. But loving a monster has a price. And redemption, if it comes at all, demands blood. The Lion’s Redemption is a dark, intense romance about power, resistance, and the dangerous truth that sometimes the fiercest beasts are changed not by force but by love that refuses to kneel.

Elias Thorne wanting to break free and steal the power out of the old power hungry fools, decided to take drastic measures, with first task being summoning Bellatrix.

Everything in this world is under the power of laws. Abided by the law of Heavens and kept everything in an order. But, there are some exceptional cases where destinies are written like a vacant book. No order, no rules; everything is designed from choices we made and make. More like a chess and chess board. Here, this is the story where the destiny keep playing like a chess and the events like chess pieces and moves. The more you go, the more you be enlighten. The less you go, the less complexity will be. When story begins there will be choices and the choices are hidden but driven by the events, slowly leads to the destiny. 'Kiaria' a character who becomes route and initiator of destiny. Let us see where this destiny guides to. The story is not written in a character POV, instead in a witness style. You can feel everything happens right in front of you. Authors Note: If you like the story please support. If any suggestions are there don't forget to comment. Daily chapter release at 23:15

Reborn as a Pokémon in the heart of Viridian Forest, with a strange power hidden within… A young man wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar world, trapped in the body of a low-level Pokémon deep within the wild and dangerous Viridian Forest. Surrounded by predators, territorial trainers, and the unforgiving laws of nature, survival becomes his first challenge. Will he merely survive… or rise to become something greater? A legend in the making or another forgotten creature of the wild? ---- [Author’s Disclaimer] [All character properties belong to their respective creators. I do not own any characters aside from my original characters (OCs).] [Image Credit Notice] [The image used as cover doesn't belong to me. If you are the original owner and would like it removed, please let me know.] ----