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In high school life, a student named Lee Hyun-woo, who just wants to live a normal life like others, has to accept a different reality. The world feels like something is moving it, unlike the real world. Day by day, week by week, or even almost year after year. Time continued to pass until he finally found out the truth behind it, how cruel and dark the real world was out there, far from the normal world he had imagined. The world is actually different, but what about Lee Hyun-woo's own origins? Will he accept reality as who he really is, or will he end his life like everyday life haunted by his emptiness?

[Trigger Warning: This semi dark fantasy romance contains few mature themes.] SYNOPSIS: •A WORLD BUILT ON LIES• Long ago, humans lived unaware of the supernatural beings hidden among them—werewolves with their primal instincts, witches whispering spells in the dark, and elves with their ancient, watchful eyes. For centuries, they coexisted in fragile silence. Then, everything shattered. Near the shadow-drenced woods of the Shadow pack kingdom, human traveler stumbled upon a gruesome scene: an old woman’s lifeless body, her skin ashen, her wounds gaping like accusations. A few paces away lay a dead werewolf, its throat ripped open, its muzzle still flecked with blood. The truth was undeniable—monsters walked among them. Fear ignited war. Humans, armed with fire and steel, hunted the supernatural races. Witches and elves were dragged into the slaughter, their homes burned, their people butchered. The bloodshed raged until King Alfred V of the Amethyst Kingdom stood before the four Werewolf Kings—Silverhowl, Crimsonheart, Shadow, and Atlassian —and offered a deal drenched in poison. A sacrifice for peace. Every twenty years, each human family would surrender a daughter to the werewolves. And in return, the future Alpha Kings must wed a human—or the war would reignite. The werewolves agreed. The witches and elves retreated, their hatred festering like an open wound. The world remained fractured, its peace a fragile lie. --- •THE PROPHECY OF FIRE• In the hidden Blaze Tribe, where crimson eyes burned like embers, the seer Prophetia foresaw annihilation. "Our people will fall," she rasped, her voice trembling. "But from the ashes, a girl will rise—the one who will bring true peace… and the one they will slaughter for it." The tribe made a desperate pact. They would cast a spell—a curse of forgotten memory—erasing their existence from the world’s mind. Their souls would be the price, but their legacy would live on in Ovelia, the child of prophecy. The night the Blaze Tribe fell, Ovelia’s parents hid her in the whispering forest, their hands shaking as they sealed a goddess—Firera—inside her infant body. Then, they turned to face their doom. --- •FATE’S CRUEL WHISPER• Ace Draven—half-werewolf, half-witch prince of Silverhowl—had never believed in destiny. Until he found a crying infant in the forest. His wolf, Fenrir, howled in recognition. A crimson thread shimmered between them—mates. But Firera, watching from within Ovelia’s soul, snarled. "She’s a child. This is too soon." With a flick of her wrist and spell, she tore the memory from Ace’s mind, leaving only an empty ache in his chest. --- •TWENTY YEARS LATER: A SACRIFICE IGNITES• Ovelia has spent her life as a slave, raised by the cruel mayor of Timberline Village—a man who would gladly sacrifice her to spare his own daughter. The night of the sacrifice, the air reeks of damp earth and iron. Torches flicker as the werewolves emerge from the shadows. And then—Ace Draven steps forward. Their eyes meet. Fenrir *howls*. Ace’s claws unsheathe, his breath ragged. He doesn’t understand why his wolf is clawing at his ribs, why his pulse hammers at the sight of this stranger. But the bond between them burns hotter than vengeance. Ovelia doesn’t know him. He doesn’t recognize her. And yet, their souls scream in unison.

Emma Dave believes that her life is destined to fail especially when her dad kicks her out of her home and her step mom takes over everything.Aside from that, her job proposal fails.... but unexpectedly that same day,Draken Hunt, a billionaire boss happens to have an accident and Emma ends up saving him.Draken traps her in a marriage through a lie,secretly protecting her and hurting back tenfold anyone who hurts her...changing her life and destiny to greatness.

Rei is a student who has grown accustomed to living his school life in solitude. However, his life gradually begins to change after he meets Tama, a girl whose presence brings color to his otherwise uneventful days. Until one night, when Rei and Tama are supposed to meet at a school festival, an unexpected turn of events transforms everything into a nightmare. Rei accidentally becomes entangled with an organization of assassins, forcing him to descend into darkness and abandon the colorful future he had once hoped for.

[+18 Explicit Content Warning!] [ Taboo, Milfs, Highschool Combo, Cuckolding, Revenge & Torture.] [Netori- Yes!] [Netorare- No!] ----- Transmigrated into a parallel world after a failed prison break attempt that led to his death, Miles awakens in the dead body of Miles Sinclair: A nerd. A stepbrother to five wonderfully endowed, gorgeous stepsisters. A Stepson to a milf of a mother who worked hard to keep the bills coming. And to top it off, a weakling. A weakling that had been bullied all his life till he was eventually bullied to death. Enabled with the Taboo Stepson System, Miles takes on the mantle of his late predecessor. Swearing not only to avenge his death but also to become the Stepson and brother he never was but dreamed of. Quick Note: If you feel like you want to adapt this novel into comic or some shi. Go to the bottom of this page and click on IP Cooperation. Thank you

After his "final dance" ends in a stalemate against Gaara, Kimimaro Kaguya is delivered to Konoha as a thanks and peace offering from the Sand for their attack. Stabilized by Tsunade’s medical expertise and shackled by the Leaf’s security, the Kaguya heir finds himself in a psychological deadlock. To the Hidden Leaf, he is a goldmine of intelligence on Orochimaru’s forbidden rituals and hideouts; to Kimimaro, he is a tool waiting for his master’s hand to reach for him once more. To stay alive... to stay useful... he begins a dangerous game of calculated cooperation all while maintaining his fanatical devotion to his god and wanting to finally become Orochimaru's vessel- The greatest honor for him. ~~ Disclaimer: Please be aware that I don't claim ownership or credit for any pre-existing characters or content associated with the original Naruto or Boruto franchise. All rights belong to the original creators.

Nogami Izumi, Devil King in past life got reincarnated in the magic world ruled by humans. Those humans, whom he hated the most and wanted to get vengeance for the torture and pain he had gone through in his past life with his people and family. With all the hatred in his heart only one goal with in his mind to annihilate each and every single humans brutally just like he had suffered in his past life. But this ambition of his got crumbled under the feet of his own twin human sister, who surprisingly was more powerful then him, his hatred for her and other human being only got increased with time. As this twin sister of his made him, work like a slave and servent to her, in the name of taking him on the right path. "Nogami, you have already died as a devil. And now in this life you are human, so live like a normal person and enjoy this beautiful life yours. No need to go insane and kill others without any reason." Chiaki Izumi, his twin sister said in calm tone witg her expressionless face like a cold stone as she looked outside the window, the cold air blowing her midnight black hairs in graceful way. "No..I won't. I will annihilate each and every humans. They deserve to die, just the way they kill all animals. You told me to be like normal person, every humans hates each other kills and torture those who are weak to them. That's what I also want to do..?" Nogami Izumi said in very deep voice almost like a Devil King inside his normal human body. "Hah..I understand. But you don't need to be bad to others just because they are to you, leave them and enjoy this mortal life. You want this ice cream..? It's good and it would cool you down." "Chiaki-san, these things aren't going to work on me. If you want to stop me, then I am giving you the way. Kill me, I even hate to be born in this pathetic pityless creature or else see everyone die a horrible death including you. Just like those two humans.." Nogami Izumi said with serious tone and devilish smile as one can feel the boundless terror and anger beneath that calm surface. "Truly evil at heart..Will take some time till, I teach him the right path. Hah..such a stubborn child." Chiaki-san thought as she sighed, continuing to look outside at the star before licking her ice cream. She knew that the two humans he was talking about was no other but the very own mother and father who gave birth to them was killed by him, but she doesn't belongs to an ordinary background to get engaged in human matter. Her thoughts and reality were beyond explanation, she can only sigh. In this live, when she learnt about his evil nature and personality of her brother, she felt intriguing as she took oath to herself to make him walk on right path. Although, she wasn't going to extreme level but she thought she would at least give it a try, until this lifetime of her comes to an end. (She have, I can fix him attitude. She didn't know he is in his heart not a random child who would get diverted by some toffees.) Will This Hatred for Humans Of Nogami will change or he continue this till he annihilate every single living being. And will his desire to kill his own sister ruthlessly change..?

Blurb: He was once mindless trash. Vermin. An Imp. No name, no purpose. No future. He was supposed to die in the Maw like the rest. Mindless, crawling meat for something stronger to chew on. But something broke. A spark buried itself inside him... something ancient, older than Hell itself. Now he can see. He can think. He can Evolve. Hell doesn't know it yet, but the bottom just stood up. And he's hungry. Synopsis: The lowest demon in Hell. An imp without thought, spawned from filth, born for slaughter. Then he devoured a glitched system shard, something that shouldn’t exist in Hell. It gave him thought. It gave him power. It gave him the chance to evolve. Crawling through a realm of endless death and rot, he forced open a path to Earth. But in the year 2125, Earth isn’t what it once was. A hundred years ago, the Convergence shattered reality. Dimensions merged and the Dungeons fell. Civilization ended. Now, after a century of struggle, the Five Kings rule what's left, each carving out their own empires with overwhelming power. Like the Beast Taming King, who controls what was once Africa. His lands teem with monsters. Users flock to farm his dungeons, capturing beasts, gather rare materials...if they can survive, and don't forget to pay tribute. Or the Undead King, who holds what was once Europe and Russia in an iron grip. Endless legions of the dead serve him, his people loyal and fanatical. Behind an iron mask, he enforces absolute authority. A tyrant, loved by his people, living or dead. Everywhere, system users chase their own power. Shards grant anything from petty stats to world-shaking destinies. Everyone sees themselves as the hero, the protagonist of their own story. All of this is maintained and guided through the Network, a system-spanning infrastructure no human can escape. It ranks, registers, and controls. But not everywhere. Beyond the king's territories lie the Freelands, lawless zones they can’t or won’t hold. Here, gangs and corporations carve up ground while dimensional rifts swallow entire city blocks, wild dungeons drop without warning, and violence is the only law. He shouldn’t even exist in the Network. He’s not human. But his shard is corrupted...tainted. He slips through its firewalls, unregistered, unranked and free. Consuming the life and identity of Wohan Seo-jin, a system user and gang boss on the drowned coast of what was once Korea, he takes everything: his face, his memories, his men. Now he owns a foothold in the human world. And he plans to keep it. Survival isn’t enough. There is too much to want, too much to take for his own. System users, demons, dimensional races, even gods, he’ll push past every limit, evolve beyond every threat, and claim everything he desires...no matter the cost. #Litrpg #DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ProgressionFantasy #Post-apocalyptic

In the year 1923, a century after the War of Darkness, the strigoi, a vampiric race of mutants, launched an attack on humanity. As the dust settles, the residents of Thamesford grapple with their new reality. A world at war. With this, humanity faces off against an evil that once again rears its ugly head. A race against time to end the conflict before the losses become too heavy to bear, and a struggle to stay human, figuratively and literally. However, that may not be all that lingers, as great powers stir awake, and hints of an otherworldly plot begin to brew in the background.

In an age where gold has lost its luster and wisdom itself has become curse, the world teeters between revelation and ruin. Knowledge, once the light of civilization, now devours the mind of those who dare to seek too deeply, birthing a madness that transcends reasons. Beneath the fragile veneer of reality, layers upon layers of deadly mysteries fester, ancient truths buried in time, forbidden rituals that twists the soul, and realms where death is merely a doorway. A group of friends, purely polar different origins yet bound by curiosity and fate, stumble upon truths never meant for mortal minds. As they delve deeper into the layers of existence, they awaken ancient powers buried in the bones of creation itself. Time bends. Souls fracture. The veil between worlds begins to bleed. Every revelation drags them closer to transcendence, or eternal damnation. In the twilight between sanity and salvation, where gods have gone silent and the cosmos whispers in forgotten tongues, they must ascend the path of divinity… or be consumed by The Mysteries Beyond...

[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 New York, he had survived through countless fights and dangerous encounters with the mafia. With his fists 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. This 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 a new body that contains an astonishing secret in 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 discovers that he reincarnated in a world with special powers such as Martial Spirits, Innate Energy and Avatars accompanied by 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

“For years I have tried to tell you I was innocent, and what did you do?” “Briar, please,” Cassian tried to say. “It’s not like that―” “Like what?” I spat. “Not like you’ve tormented me my whole life? Not like you’ve used me and tried to have me killed?” “There was a reason for it,” Rowan tried to say. His eyebrows were furrowed together tightly as he took a step forward. He reached for my hand, and I quickly stepped back. Hurt flashed across his eyes. “We didn’t know―” “Of course you didn’t,” I said with a humorless laugh. “All you did was listen to the lies Violet told you. Even though I am your fated mate, you’ve ignored all my pleas to just listen to what I had to say.” “Briar, please listen to us,” Soren said. His eyes were red with desperation. “Please give us another chance.” “No,” I said, shaking my head. “I’m done waiting. I’m done hurting.” I met their gaze, mustering all the strength I had. I ignored the way their mark on my neck burned in protest. “You’ve made your bed,” I said. “Now it’s time to lie in it.” *** Briar Argyris was born into power, the youngest daughter of the revered Beta family of the Shadowclaw Pack―until the day she vanished. Kidnapped as a child and presumed dead, Briar returned years later, broken and bloodied at the border of her homeland. But her family had already moved on. Her sister, Willow, had grown into a prodigal daughter. As such, there was no room for the forgotten daughter. From the moment she came home, Briar was treated like a curse. Her presence seemed to poison Willow, and as such, Briar was forced to stay far away from her―in the omegas’ quarters. When Willow supposedly died, Briar's fate was sealed. The pack believed she was the murderer, and no one was willing to listen to her pleas. Until the Moon Goddess intervened. Right before her execution―her 18th birthday―Briar's destiny was revealed. She was the fated mate of not one, but three Alphas. Rowan. Soren. Cassian Hadeon. Childhood friends of Willow. Heirs of the Shadowclaw Pack. And her greatest tormentors. They wanted nothing to do with her―convinced she had destroyed the girl they loved, and fueled by the lies of Violet, Willow’s best friend. To them, Briar was nothing but a cruel joke of fate. Trapped in a bond she didn’t choose, hated by the men fate bound her to, Briar is determined to survive―even if her heart shatters in the process. Because the truth is still buried. And when it finally surfaces, the Alphas will learn that the girl they rejected is not only their true mate―she’s the key to everything they thought they lost. But will Briar still want them back after everything they've done? After all, the moon shines brighter outside the Shadowclaw Pack. Just because the triplets are dumb enough to let their fated mate go, doesn't mean that others will do the same... *** Updates 2-4 times a week for the month of April. Daily updates starting in May. Thank you for your support!

Once a mortal from Earth, Liora was reborn on the banks of the River of Oblivion — as a Devil. Just when she was worried about her future, a System awakened within her, granting her the power to grow stronger by devouring souls. From that moment onward, the rise of the Devil Empress began. Countless years later, her name echoed through the universe, accompanied by many titles. Devil Empress. Mother of Despair. Daughter of Calamity. Queen of Ruin. The Endbringer. The Primordial Sin. TAGS: Overpowered, Yuri, R18, Slight Romance, System, Dark, Villain, Devil, Action, Adventure, Reincarnation, World Hopping

Satoru is a twenty year old boy who was once called a genius in swordsmanship, then he abandoned it and decided to be a blacksmith. Leaving his past and the one thing that made him shine. But he was forced to weild the sword once again after thirteen years. In a world where weapons, beasts, power and blood is common. Why was he asked to weild it again ? What is his world like? Maybe more than what we think? And this is also available on Royal Road, Scribble Hub, inkitt and wattpad.

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.

Storm was a young dragon from a small clan of fellow dragons that hid away in a mountain range in the continent of Xylos. On the anniversary of his 50th year of hatching, human hunters found the clan and slew them all while Storm was away on a mission from his father. Storm lost himself into hatred and vengeance and for 50 years he hunted and killed humans mercilessly until a chance encounter with a childhood friend he though long dead freed him of the madness that plagued him. Now torn between the dragon that he was, and the 'monster' he had become, which of these identities will he ultimately accept? Is he 'Storm'? childhood friend and lover of 'Aurora'?, or is he 'Calamity' ? Dragon of Vengeance and rebellion against human dominion?

Yukie Saku, the Ancient Eye of Snow and Cold, has been stripped of much of her power. After witnessing signs of an approaching catastrophe, she arrives at the Grand Opera House seeking answers and assistance. There, she meets Makoto Shirogane, the polite yet unreadable director of the opera house, descended from a once-great samurai house. To most, he appears formal and composed. That impression is far from the truth. Makoto is a Hunter of Deviants, over two centuries old, whose influence runs far deeper than anyone expects. When Yukie warns him of a looming force that devours Natural Energy and threatens entire lands, Makoto agrees to intervene- on one condition. Yukie must assist him with the growing threat surrounding the Grand Opera House itself. Stripped of her former power and sight, the goddess must rely on unfamiliar and improvised ways of wielding what power remains, forging fragile alliances while honoring the contract she has bound herself to. Thus, an uneasy partnership forms: an ancient deity seeking aid from a mortal she cannot fully understand, and a man of strict formalism bound by a divine contract. Their path leads into political intrigue, civilization-scale organizations that quietly support the world, and escalating supernatural conflicts, where power is proven through action, not words. Author’s Note! This story blends grand, intense battles with carefully chosen colors that reflect each character’s nature and themes. It unfolds within the refined atmosphere of a grand opera house, where waltzes, performances, and radiant spectacles are not just scenery, but core elements of the narrative. Through music, motion, and light, beauty and conflict exist side by side, balancing emotion with formality. Auxiliary Notice! For deeper character insight and additional world context, readers are encouraged to read the Auxiliary Chapters. Reading Style & Pacing! While the overall story progresses quickly, combat sequences are intentionally extended. These battles focus on movement, shifting power, and visual storytelling rather than heavy dialogue. Fights are written to feel cinematic, tense, and immersive, prioritizing atmosphere and action over exposition. I will do my best to keep every chapter engaging without slowing the narrative. A Note to the Reader If you enjoy: Ancient lore, Structured magic systems, Action-driven storytelling, Expansive cosmology, Multinational settings, Bold- color-focused imagery, and Long, visually rich battles, -then this story may be for you. Please read the synopsis below before diving in. Sankyuu! World Notes! Hunters - Hunters are wielders of the ancient Armament Arts- historic weapons forged through faith, discipline, and coexistence with spirits. These Arts allow Hunters to channel Natural Energy, granting power, precision, and spiritual authority in combat against Deviants. Note: Not everyone can become a Hunter. Inheriting an Armament Art and wielding Natural Energy is extremely rare. for Hunters, 1 year for them is 7 years-and their total life span is 100 years-thus they can live up to 700 human years. However, it may vary as it is possible for their lifespan to both decrease or increase. Deviants - Deviants are entities that consume and illuminate Dark Energy. They prey upon Natural Energy, the force that sustains life and balance across the world. Ancient Eyes - Ancient Eyes are old deities who have existed for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. They were created to uphold balance and wield immense authority. At least, that was their intended purpose. Now, they are regarded as feared folklore beings, who rule vast domains across the globe.

A man died along with a building, and in the in between of life and death finds a little boy who was named Oliver. He then wakes up to find himself in Oliver’s body, in the exact same position he was in when he died. he goes home only to be taken away when he went out one day with his mother. he is then taken to a training facility that trained secret weapons for battles. Oliver has to endure cruelty, brutality, and jealously.

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.