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For centuries, the Thanes have ruled the shadows — a bloodline of supernatural assassins whose name inspires both fear and awe. Wealth, power, and secrecy have kept them untouchable… until a ghost from their darkest past returns and the hunters become the hunted. Emily has spent her life in a world starved of warmth, never knowing why the supernatural seems to stalk her steps. When fate throws her into the path of Morgan Thane, her own dangerous, long-suppressed powers awaken. Now hunted by forces she doesn’t understand, Emily must navigate a deadly alliance with a born killer— and survive a treacherous game where the truth could destroy them both. For event announcements and interaction with other people who love the book, check out. Discord: https://discord.gg/5DMjy5xr. Enjoy, feedback, comments, and constructive criticism are welcome.

Whoever murdered Levi Larson’s parents wanted his eyes badly enough to steal them. They left him alive. Now he wants to know where they are. But Earth has split into Day and Night, and humanity survives around pillars of holy light while Nightcrawlers hunt outside. Revenge means becoming a Daywalker—contracting with the same nightcrawlers for the power to evolve. It also means entering the CRS Platform, where Raiders, Conquerors, and Saviors fight over worlds before an audience that enjoys watching them die. The rewards could put his parents’ killers within reach. Assuming he survives long enough to earn them. Levi is blind, inexperienced, and starting years behind his enemies. But his senses are evolving, and a man doesn’t need to see a throat to know where to cut. Discord: https://discord.gg/KSNWWshhfm

For decades, humanity has lived in a world that isn't quite what it seems. Since the Great Awakening of 1952, magic, monsters, and people capable of supernatural feats have existed beneath the surface of ordinary society. And while most people remain blissfully unaware of the hidden world around them, eighteen-year-old Cyrus Moore is about to have that ignorance ripped away, whether he wants it to or not. After a devastating accident leaves him on the brink of death, Cyrus awakens to something impossible: a power he never knew that existed within him. Suddenly thrust into a world of sorcerers, supernatural creatures, secret organizations, and dangerous mysteries, Cyrus discovers that surviving is far more complicated than simply learning how to control his newfound abilities. Every answer seems to uncover another secret, and every step forward draws him deeper into a conflict that has been unfolding long before he was ever made aware of it. With enemies lurking in the shadows and allies whose true intentions aren't always clear, Cyrus must learn who he can trust while struggling to understand what is happening around him. But the deeper Cyrus ventures into this hidden world, the more he realizes that his awakening may not be all that it seems. Something is changing. Reality is beginning to crack at the edges. Old mysteries are beginning to surface. Dangerous forces are moving in the shadows. And the boundary between humanity and the supernatural is becoming increasingly fragile. Cyrus wanted an escape from an ordinary life. Instead, he awakened to a world where magic is real, monsters are hunting, and the greatest danger may be the truth waiting to be uncovered. The awakening has begun, and reality will never be the same….

Nanajūhachi Asuka, a soul from the 78th district of Rukongai, is cast into the world of Demon Slayer as a disposable experiment. Lacking a "system" or "cheat-codes," he relies solely on his raw Reiryoku (spiritual power) and the survival instincts of a street dog. Asuka is taken in by Tetsushin Arisaki, mastering Wind Breathing alongside his peer, Suzune. This peace is shattered when Lower Rank Two, Rokuro, massacres their home. Master Arisaki sacrifices himself, triggering the awakening of Asuka’s unique ability: Nugata—the power to devour demon essence and convert it into spiritual energy. Driven by cold vengeance, Asuka joins the Demon Slayer Corps. His presence at Mount Natagumo changes the tide, as his "serrated" strikes—infused with spiritual pressure—permanently stall demon regeneration. This "new variable" catches the attention of Muzan Kibutsuji, who begins purging the Lower Ranks to prepare for this emerging threat. Through training at the Butterfly Estate and sparring with the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, Asuka realizes a vital truth: traditional Wind Breathing is a "shoe that doesn't fit" his spiritual nature. He begins the journey to transcend established styles, seeking to forge an Original Breath that bridges the gap between a Soul Society ghost and a mortal swordsman.

#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.

Fiona, a young gamer from a poor family in Latin America, dreams of winning the world championship of the game Embers of a Wish. Her goal is to provide a better future for her daughter, despite her own poor background, social discrepancies, and invisibility to the world. She is determined to reach a happily ever after exclusive for her daughter, even if it means sacrificing her own and filling the role of a star of destiny. Fiona faces many challenges, including government corruption and the trials of being poor. However, she trains hard and competes in tournaments, all while struggling to make ends meet and survive in a corrupt society. Tianyu Star - Guardian Battle Angel - 2003 by Skyknight Beoulve is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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.

Wade, codenamed “Cyclone,” publicly wields Gas Control and is hailed by Vought as its most obedient Supe. Secretly, every handshake, charity event, and stray trace he leaves—hair, skin, even micro blood samples—feeds his hidden power: Gene Extraction. He’s not interested in showboating or vague “justice.” His plan is to decode countless superpower genomes and brew the strongest, most stable power serum—then launch his own company so ordinary people can gain abilities with a single injection. While superheroes, fools, and humans plot against one another, Wade looks past Earth to the stars. And it all began with a single admissions interview at Godolkin University.

I Didn't Ask to Be Reborn in a Hentai Crossover, But Here I Am To the unsuspecting eye, this place is a paradise of pleasure... but I know the depraved scripts operating behind the scenes. My adoptive mother, the seductive Mira, and the stunning girls around me... they are nothing more than fresh meat in a hunting ground full of predators. In the original stories, their only fate was shattered minds and broken bodies. But the script didn't count on me. I'm not here just to watch. I'm here to destroy their plans. My mission? Simple. Crush the bastards and rewrite the story. I'll become the villain if I have to, but no one touches what belongs to me. Watch out, scumbags! I know your dirty tricks, and I'm coming for you.

The moon is long gone, so when night falls, an eerie darkness covers the night summoning with it dreadful beings out of thin air. Humanity has long given up and chosen to be passive in the face of these horrors, after all they stand no chance. Backster is a human who is caught... no, he puts himself in it... not intending to die, but knowing full well he will not survive. Encased in armor and a sword in hand, after an eventful night, he becomes the scorn of existence. After being reborn in the same world, this time everything has changed, skills, powers, souls, and monsters roam the planet. Humanity may no be longer weak, but things have not changed much. 'Knowledge is power' - and the Knight has none, join it on an adventure wrought with peril and danger, as the worlds watch in terror. The most appalling soul has been made, an existence that was never meant to be, and the best way to describe this singularity is vile... the Vile Knight.

Ryan was murdered by a lunatic dressed as a clown. He should have died. But the clown gave him a second chance… and a gift. Ryan awakens in the body of a seventeen-year-old high school student in the United States, in the mid-2000s. However, this world is not normal. People vanish without a trace. Supernatural entities hunt from the shadows. The inhuman hides beneath the surface of everyday life. The clown grants him two things: a new life in this world… and six powers. — Superhuman strength. — Magic. — Future sight. — Storage space. — Teleportation. — Sacrifice. With these powers, Ryan must survive and eliminate everything that threatens this world: serial killers, traffickers, supernatural entities, corrupt politicians… and more. There are no heroes here. No second chances for the weak. Survive. Grow stronger. And remember one thing: Between you and them… it’s better if it’s them.

Humanity is thrown into a cruel death game. Everyone has to use their vehicle to travel on the infinite road, desperately gathering supplies while avoiding the game's trials. Sandrine is just the same. Except... Why does she have a horse instead of a car ? The tribulations of an insane heroine galloping in panties and fighting big trucks with her trusty picthfork !

In a floating kingdom of aerial islands inspired by a cruel otome game, where a matriarchal society treats men, especially those from poor, unremarkable noble lineages, as mere disposable “mobs,” accessories for marriage or servants with no future, Shade Fou Bartfort, an 18-year-old young man, struggles to survive as the fifth son of a decaying inland barony. Reincarnated into this merciless world, he carries memories of his former life as an overworked Japanese salaryman and knows perfectly well the hidden rules of the “game”: arrogant female protagonists, radiant capturable princes, and a system that crushes anyone who isn’t at center stage. His already precarious existence turns into an absolute nightmare when, at eighteen, Shade is suddenly infected by the mysterious Nightmare Spell, an ancient curse that drags the chosen into deadly trials while they sleep, turning failures into horrific monsters in the real world. With no privileged resources or elite training, his chances of surviving the First Nightmare are nearly nonexistent. But the Spell detects the anomaly of his reincarnated soul and awakens a rare, defective, and perversely powerful Aspect: [Sex Beast System]. To gain essential Vital Points, which prolong his life and allow him to survive the Spell’s increasingly lethal trials, Shade must perform sexual acts, with greater rewards for virgins and insatiable permanent tasks. His point consumption is absurdly high (one per minute), forcing him into a constant race against death. Worse still, deadly poisons punish him for infidelity or loss of control, and the [Beast Awakening] temporarily turns him into a creature driven by extreme sexual desire, putting everything around him at risk. With his meta knowledge of the otome game’s “original world” as his only initial advantage, and a Flaw that keeps him in the shadows (easily ignored by protagonists and fate alike), Shade decides to subvert the dual system that oppresses him: the dark Nightmare Spell and the oppressive matriarchal society. In academies filled with seductive and dangerous nobles, aerial duels, summoned monsters, and romantic intrigues manipulated by powerful women, he will use cynical intelligence, addictive sexual powers, and ruthless tactics to ascend, transforming from a forgotten virgin mob into an unpredictable beast that devours the world that rejected him. A fusion of desperate survival, uncontrollable desire, and calculated revenge in a universe that punishes mobs… but was never prepared for a sexual beast who knows every weakness of its queens.

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

A young teenager named Pierre finds himself entangled in dark tales within a world that is not his own. We follow him through every psychological trial and horror he faces. He uncovers a cooking recipe that conceals a morbid account of a man’s life. After learning this story, his orphanage begins to behave strangely, spiraling into acts so unforgivable that the shadows themselves seem to recoil…

SOLD TO THE DEVIL Daniella Montenegro has spent her entire life paying for sins that were never hers. Her mother’s death. Her father’s failures. Her brother’s reckless choices. At twenty, she dances under neon lights each night just to keep food on the table for a family that has never protected her in return. When the man she was meant to marry disappears on their wedding day, Daniella believes humiliation is the worst fate waiting for her. She is wrong. By nightfall, her father’s gambling debts come due, and desperate men make desperate bargains. To settle what he owes, he offers the only thing he has left of value. His daughter. Blindfolded and delivered like payment, Daniella is taken to the secluded estate of Santiago Torres Mendoza, a man whispered about in business circles and feared everywhere else. Powerful, controlled, and mercilessly private, Santiago is not a man who explains his decisions, only enforces them. Daniella arrives with nothing: no freedom, no allies, and no way to escape. And she carries a secret of her own. Two months pregnant with a child whose father she cannot name, she is forced to sign a contract that claims her body, her future, and her unborn child. Survival becomes her only goal as she is pulled into Santiago’s dangerous world of luxury negotiations, shadowed alliances, and corruption powerful enough to erase lives without consequence. But everything changes the moment Santiago truly looks at her. Because Daniella Montenegro has her mother’s face, the face of the woman he lost twenty-three years ago. A woman whose disappearance left wounds that time never healed and secrets buried deep enough to destroy empires. What begins as a transaction becomes a fragile and dangerous alliance. As enemies close in and the truth about Daniella’s past begins to surface, Santiago finds himself protecting the one person he was never meant to care about, while Daniella discovers that the most terrifying prison is not the contract that binds her, but the man whose darkness may be the only thing keeping her alive. In a world ruled by power, loyalty, and betrayal, the greatest threat is not the devil who bought her… But the woman who refuses to belong to anyone.

The planet Neire is cursed, and a malevolent corruption is spread throughout the lands. Dark horrors reside around every corner, and safety is a concept of tales and legends. Trapped in a world where they are at the bottom of the natural food chain, humans have followed the trends of the lands, and done something unnatural. Banding together, they hunted their hunters. Weapons in hand, they faced living nightmares. Unable to wield aether, they used Eldrim cards to spread their dominion. In a world where death was their only birthright, they carved out an empire that was legend incarnate. But while they fought cursed monsters outside, a more insidious monstrosity struck from within. Greed, deception, and war marked the end of the Valeriya Empire. Hundreds of years later, Nero is born into a nation of warriors, in an age cracking beneath an unseen weight. Whispers of a new order, undercurrents to seize power, and a desire to form a new empire have spread throughout the lands. The world is ready for a change, but it might not be ready for Nero who was betrayed. They messed with his brother, and now, they must face the consequences. Maps and pictures available on Discord: https://discord.gg/yqCkHedcUP

It's the story of a cursed sailor named Mikael, who sailed the seas in search of glory, fame, lost islands, and treasure, until he entered the lost island pirates talked and sang about in taverns. [EXTRA] NAME OF THE STORY: BLACK MARK The Black Mark is a notorious curse. A thin, round black paper appears on the victim's palm, making them immortal until sunset, Then they die permanently. No resurrection. No power can undo it. Some believe the whole crew is destined to die, while others believe only the one bearing the curse will die. THE CURSE CANNOT BE CAST BY SOMEONE. (Remember, the story is about Mikael, not the Black Mark.) [Cover by: me]

Bleeding out in a cove, the dying Nico Robin accepts a perverted System’s offer. Chosen for her filthy desires along with Supreme Demonic Physique. She grows stronger with every man she enslaves. The Demon Child is dead. The Degenerate Pirate Queen is born... *** A/N: Leave your brain, morals, and any sense of decency at the door. This is unfiltered degeneracy. I do not own One Piece characters, lore or cover. All rights belong to author and the respective owners, Other than the original plot and twisted ideas. If you're offended by extreme smut, Get out from here now.... Now, with that out of the way… Let's set sail and enjoy the Adventure...

A village turns to ash, And old friends are gone. A sheath gathers dust, Its legend unknown. A boy seeks the Dao, Asking the wind. But the wind has no master, And no tongue to speak. ~~ Beyond the mountains, there are sects that reach toward the heavens. Demons that wander beneath ancient skies. There are gods whose names have faded from mortal tongues. Swords that remember their masters, and ruins that remember the dead. In the remote mountains of Qingya Province, Yun Zhen grew up knowing nothing of the world beyond his village. As an orphan, he spent his childhood dreaming of immortals and the distant heavens they inhabited. Until one day...