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Eight humans once became gods to protect the world. Humanity repaid them with betrayal. One by one, the Guardian Gods fell and turned to stone, and the creator cursed the world they failed to protect. Monsters rose from the shadows, kingdoms crumbled, and hope slowly faded from the land. Now the fallen gods lie buried and forgotten. But Princess Flora refuses to accept a dying world. Determined and fearless, she sets out on a dangerous journey to awaken the Guardian Gods and restore peace. Yet the deeper she searches for the truth behind their fall, the more she begins to realize that the gods’ fate—and the curse on the world—may hide a secret far more terrifying than anyone ever imagined.

She was reborn into the highest bloodline in the world, a Celestial Dragon of the Holy Land. Yet she could not see. To the nobles of Mary Geoise, she was a flaw. To the World Government, she was expendable. But within her lived two souls. One calm as still water. One merciless as a storm. Denied sight, she sharpened her hearing. Denied freedom, she sharpened her will. Denied respect, she sharpened her blade. From the shadows of the Holy Land to the battlefield of Emperors, her sword will redraw the balance of power. The era of pirates will tremble. Because a blind Sword Empress has awakened.

For two millennia, the land has been ruled by mindless monsters. The hero has descended–and he is dead. Only one knows the truth. In a brutal world, a talentless child might not have the power to save humanity, but with a mind forged in calculation and madness, he may have just enough to avenge the brother he lost.

"Luca, please…" she cried. "You need to see who the devil really is. And decide if you want me that way," he said. "Because this is who I am. You either accept it or reject it." Luca's hand reached for a knife from the array of tools spread meticulously on the desk. "I wanted to prolong his suffering…" he murmured. "Luca…" she whispered. "But since this is a show and tell…" Without a pause, he cut the rope holding Inferi's wrists, letting the man drop heavily to the floor with a thud that made the room shudder. Inferi's eyes, wide with terror, flicked to Vee as his body twisted weakly under the weight of his injuries. "This isn't one of those times when you ask me to let someone go, I am going to kill him right here." "You have two choices," he continued. "Walk away right now, and I will accept that you will never accept who I am. Or stay and watch me kill him, to prove to me that you accept all of me, that you want all of me." "God, please, Luca, don't do this." Behind Luca, Inferi struggled weakly on the floor. Luca looked only at her. "It's simple, Vee. I am giving you a choice. I don't have a gun to your head, now, do I? Are you ashamed of who I am, or do you accept who I am?" "It's not so simple!" Vee yelled. "You're asking me to stand here while you take a life." "I will count to ten." He gestured with the knife toward the steel door behind her. "There is the door. Here is me." "Jesus!" Vee bit down on her lower lip. She squeezed her eyes shut. "Jesus Christ!" "One…" "Two…" She stepped toward him. "Three…" "I'm not running." She moved closer. "I will not run. I will stay." "Four…" Vee drew in a shaky breath, steadying herself against the tidal wave inside her. "I meant what I said last night. I said I love you. I meant it. But don't subject me to this. It will not change how I feel about you. It won't." She stepped even closer, until the knife hovered inches from her hip. "But it will most definitely change me." She swallowed hard. "If you make me stand here and watch this, you are not testing my love. You are reshaping me into something I may never recognize again." Her hands came up slowly and pressed against his chest. "I love the man who protects. The man who terrifies everyone else but holds me like I matter." Her eyes glistened, but she did not look away. "I know what you are. I accept what you are. But do not ask me to become it." "Five…" Luca moved behind Inferi now, the knife hovering at his throat. Vee's feet rooted to the floor, the edge of Luca's jacket gripped tightly in her fists. Her eyes, brimming with tears locked onto his, daring him to see, really see, what she was becoming in his presence. "Six…" he continued. He held the knife steady against Inferi's skin, a cold, absolute line of judgment, waiting. And in that pause, Luca realized a part of him wanted her to run, desperately. He wanted her to bolt, to retreat from this room of blood and fear, because maybe, just maybe, if she ran, he would see the futility of the obsession clawing at him from the inside. "Seven…" he murmured. "Eight…" "Nine…" Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall.

Died in the cold. Starved. Betrayed. Devoured by the very people he once trusted. In a world where humanity collapsed into chaos, kindness was a weakness-and he paid the price for it. But fate gave him something impossible. A second chance. He awakens 30 days before the apocalypse. This time, he knows what's coming: The freezing world. The rise of enhanced humans. The fall of civilization. And the moment the people closest to him chose survival... over him. But Jae-Min is no longer the same man. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. Armed with knowledge of the future, a growing spatial power, and unmatched precision as a sniper who never misses, he begins to prepare-not just to survive... But to dominate. As factions rise, monsters emerge, and the world descends into war, Jae-Min moves from the shadows-one step ahead, one bullet at a time. This time, he won't be the one abandoned. This time... he chooses who lives. Warning: This novel contains graphic violence, gore, explicit sexual content, psychological trauma, and mature themes intended for adult readers only.

Do you think death is the end of everything, including all your suffering? For Evan, it wasn’t. Instead of enjoying eternal, blissful sleep, he finds himself thrown into a post apocalyptic world, where life is nothing but a living hell. Born as a slave, he has no rights, not even the right to life or death. It seems fate enjoys mocking him. But luckily, it’s not entirely cruel. Evan has a chance to change his destiny… with the Divine Clone System. Ding! [You have awakened your first clone.] [Congratulations! Your clone has inherited the bloodline of the God of Death.] Evan’s own potential might be limited, but the potential of his clones is not. With the system, he can grow together with them, surviving, and perhaps even thriving, in this fallen world.

Content Notice!!!! This is an alternate-history work featuring reincarnation and supernatural elements. It deals extensively with geopolitics, warfare, religion, ethnicity, imperial power, and morally complex decisions. The narrative portrays real-world inspired historical tensions and uncomfortable subjects without simplification. It is intended for mature readers interested in political strategy, historical speculation, and philosophical conflict. Not recommended for those seeking light entertainment. Although at the beginning there will be comedy, and even slight Romance. And there will be Family Building. --- Reborn as the Iron Prince In his first life, Zhang Ge was no hero. A former child performer turned engineer and logistics analyst, he understood war not as glory—but as systems, supply chains, and men dying because someone miscalculated fuel. Then he died. When he opens his eyes again, he is no longer in the 21st century. He awakens in imperial Germany — inside the body of Prince Oskar of Prussia, fifth son of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The year is 1904. Europe stands balanced on a knife’s edge. The Great War is ten years away. And this time… he remembers everything. Armed with knowledge of future catastrophes — trench warfare, naval blockades, industrial slaughter — Oskar refuses to become another ornamental royal. Instead, he begins reshaping the empire from within: Modernizing industry before rivals awaken. Reforming logistics before generals understand their weakness. Building dreadnoughts that rival Britain’s fleet. Forging elite forces that fight with tomorrow’s doctrine. Investing in technology decades ahead of its time. But power attracts enemies. Within the palace, jealous princes whisper. Within the army, old men resist reform. Across Europe, empires grow uneasy at Germany’s sudden acceleration. And in the shadows, forces that do not fly flags begin to move. Oskar does not dream of conquest. He dreams of survival. Yet the stronger he makes Germany, the closer the world drifts toward the very war he is trying to prevent. Can one reincarnated strategist alter the course of history — or will he simply forge a stronger empire for an even greater storm? --- Disclaimer This work is a speculative alternate-history fiction in which a modern man is reborn as Prince Oskar of Prussia and attempts to reshape early 20th-century Europe. While inspired by real historical figures and events, all characterizations, timelines, and outcomes are fictional and should not be interpreted as accurate representations of historical reality.

Athar VonCruz is an orphan who had always been at the bottom rung of the society. He had been bullied, belittled and pushed down for his entire life. Beast taming in the world of Magnum is not a hobby or a profession but is the only way of survival for a human and to gain power. Athar invests his entire life savings for one of the beast eggs; the only chance he has to rise and get ahead in his life. The egg cracks, and a creature of unknown potential emerges from it. In that pivotal moment, Athar's destiny irrevocably shifted. In that moment, Athar unearths a strange and wondrous secret; a hidden power that would become his ultimate trump card. Read how Athar VonCruz carves out a path out for himself and strives to reach the pinnacle of life.

What would you do if you had a possession ability? Would you just not used it to see what others think and doing? I'm Alex, currently studying psychology, and during my time at the campus I got the gift which will lead to my super interesting Exploration. And you know how I mean that. If you are interested, follow my journey on enjoying my life by playing with my surroundings. See you there...

In the Kingdom of Fiore, magic is everything. After a mysterious tragedy leaves him with nothing, five-year-old Albion Ebonveil finds himself dragged into the infamous Phantom Lord Guild—a place where strength determines your worth and weakness is met with cruelty. Surrounded by dangerous mages, violent rivalries, and children forced to grow up far too soon, Albion must learn to survive in a guild that was never meant to raise a child. Along the way, he forges unlikely bonds with those around him, uncovering the truth behind his mysterious Innate Magic, the secrets of the Ebonveil Clan, and the darkness hidden within himself. This is not a tale of an overpowered hero. It is the story of a broken child struggling to find his place in one of Fiore's darkest guilds—where every battle, every friendship, and every choice shapes the person he will one day become.

Reincarnation in a game as the Main Antagonist. It could be a novel itself, but that was what I dragged myself into. In the famous and successful game [Princess And Dragon] As if my life wasn't shitty enough, a bastard brought me in that hardcore violent Dating Sim Game and in the body of the worst villain and [Major Antagonist Edward Falkrona] If I want to survive, I have to become strong. If I want to be strong, I have to join the Academy and by joining the Academy, I will meet these guys... Yeah, I'm obviously speaking about the Protagonist, the Main Heroines, the Villainess and all the villains. Am I destined to watch that protagonist build his harem in front of me?! =========== For the illustrations and questions: https://discord.gg/47PvntgB3K

Dana Snide lives between two worlds: the ordinary life she was born into, and the Labyrinth that calls to her every night — a place where her power feels alive. When a coven gathering spirals into chaos and old enemies resurface, Dana becomes the centre of a conflict she barely understands. The world she once felt safe in has become her prison, and her fate demands blood, obedience, and sacrifice. Caught between loyalty, danger, and a power she cannot yet control, she is forced to seek answers and the closer she gets to the truth, the more she loses. Hunted, uncertain who to trust, and afraid of what she might become, Dana must uncover the truth about herself… before the truth finds her first. Will she fulfill her destiny… or has it been rigged to fail? P.S. If you’d like to see more character art, cover designs, or behind-the-scenes content from The Labyrinth, follow me on Instagram: @preciousokereke_

"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

Five years ago, Maxim Holloway and Ava Morgan were very much in love—until Ava was wrongfully accused of a crime she didn't commit and sent to prison. Then Maxim just sort of...disappeared from her life. Ava believed he abandoned her, unaware that a tragic accident had stolen his memories and erased the life they shared. Now, after years of living as a completely different person, Maxim finally remembers himself and the woman that he lost. But he is far from the man Ava knew. He is now the feared heir of the Holloway family, a powerful man with a dark reputation. And Ava isn't the same woman either. Betrayed by the past, she doesn't trust their relationship anymore and she has so moved on with someone else. What is Ava going to do after Maxim regains his memories and wants his girlfriend back? Can she forget the past and accept man he has become, or will she choose the less chaotic life she built without him?

Power built the Murad empire. Blood secured it. Betrayal nearly destroyed it. Across India, New York, and beyond, Sohan Kadeon Murad reigns as one of the most feared men in the underworld. CEO of eight global empires and supreme leader of the Obsidian Triad, he rules with calculated brutality. His enemies vanish. His name commands silence. Yet even the darkest king had a weakness. His wife, Riyana. And their only daughter— Lilith Mahira Baneva. Born as the final heir. The true owner of everything. When greed consumes Sohan’s own cousins, a carefully orchestrated attack shatters the Murad family. A truck collision meant to eliminate Riyana and six-year-old Lilith leaves Riyana missing and presumed dead. Lilith survives—but her mind does not. Sohan unleashes hell on those responsible, wiping out bloodlines in a storm of vengeance before being imprisoned for ten years. His final command to his eight sons: No war among yourselves. Protect your sister. Keep her away from the darkness. While the brothers rise into powerful men—ruthless, disciplined, and loyal—Lilith grows up in a mental asylum, her brilliant mind trapped in the innocence of a child. Unknown to her brothers, someone close ensures she never heals, poisoning her recovery with damaging medication to keep her fragile… and unfit to rule. At sixteen, she returns home. Beautiful. Quiet. Mischievous. Broken. The empire legally belongs to her—but the world sees only a shattered girl holding pieces of herself together. Then comes the man powerful enough to rival the Murads. The feared leader of The Dominion Apex—half Russian, half American, Indian by blood. A king among kings. Cold. Strategic. Merciless. During a high-stakes alliance meeting, a single moment changes everything. He sees Lilith Mahira Baneva. And instead of weakness, he sees something no one else dares to look for. He takes her. What begins as possession slowly shifts into something far more dangerous—an obsession neither of them expected. In her silence, he finds calm. In his darkness, she finds protection. But beneath the fragile surface of the shattered heiress lies something waiting. Healing. Memory. Power. Will Lilith Mahira Baneva rise to reclaim the empire written in her blood? Will the ruthless king fall for the girl the world underestimated? Or will secrets, betrayal, and war tear apart what remains of the Murad legacy? In a world ruled by monsters, the most dangerous throne belongs to a broken queen.

What if, one day, the clock began to tick backward? Call it a power, or a curse—but when you gain the ability to see beyond the veil, it becomes the Curse of the Clock. When a being slips through from another dimension, or an ancient legend awakens, or a dark spirit stirs, someone must hunt the intruder before the world drowns in chaos and the supernatural. It’s called the Devil’s Hour. In the city of Pendralice, the factions are divided—each marked by the symbol of its own bird and driven by its own beliefs. Sikakama arrives, searching for the legendary sword to become a knight, shaped by the story of her childhood, and soon crosses paths with the Raven Tower Division. Here, time controls everything. And no matter how much you think you hold power over it, you’re merely part of another tale woven by fate, in a world that has forgotten the meaning of a knight and the ideals they once stood for. Can you still become a hero… while the clock keeps ticking in reverse?

WSA 2026 entry!!! Warning this novel contains explicit content!!! I’ve always been invisible. Just another face in the crowd. The kind of guy who gets overlooked, dismissed, and forgotten. And she? The woman I’ve always had a crush on? She doesn’t even know I exist. To her, I’m just the guy who picks up her coffee at the café, the guy who runs errands, the guy who’s nowhere near her league. But then, everything changed. One day, out of nowhere, I’m granted a system. A tool that promises to transform my life. [Ding! New Mission: Seduce and Conquer a MILF – Reward: $10,000 + Charisma Skill Unlock] A MILF? I had no idea what I was getting into. But when I started, it was clear: the game wasn’t just about women. It was about power. The system gave me everything I needed to start my ascent: confidence, charm, skills, and soon, I was stepping into the world of the rich, the influential, the women I once only dreamed about. With every conquest, I get closer to something bigger: wealth, status, connections. Each MILF I win over not only elevates my life but also unlocks new opportunities, new tasks, and new challenges. [Ding! New Mission: Win Over the Wealthiest MILF in Town – Target: A CEO of a Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation] The rewards are insane. The women? Gorgeous, powerful, and oh so willing. But the deeper I dive, the more I realize the stakes. The wealthier the MILF, the more dangerous the game. I’ll use my new skills to rise higher, becoming a man of influence and power. A force that can’t be ignored. From one conquest to the next, I’ll build my empire of women and riches. Money, women, power- nothing will stand in my way. Not even the world that once looked down on me. [Ding! New Mission: Secure an Elite Position in a Fortune 500 Company – Reward: Unlock Elite Social Status + Advanced Influence Abilities] They thought I was a nobody. Now, I’m the man they’ll never be able to forget. .... [Mass release and bonus chapters] 200 power stones = 2 bonus chapters (fuel the addiction) 10 golden tickets = 1 bonus chapter (every bit counts ) Magic Castle = 5 bonus chapters (now we're talking Spacecraft = 1 WEEK mass release (3 chapters a day—nonstop content) Golden Gachapon = 2 WEEKS mass release (3 or 2 chapters a day… we go big or go home)

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A legendary figure, known for being the strongest to traverse the realms of hell and heaven, suddenly disappeared from the annals of history. His feats and exploits were forgotten, and his name became a mere whisper in the shadows. Unbeknownst to the world, his memories were sealed, and he continued to exist, unaware of his true past. Years later, his memories begin to resurface, and he discovers that he is the successor of Karaxia Xi(AKA-Kai xi), one of the three supreme devils. As he regains his former strength and abilities, he sets out to uncover the truth about his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding his forgotten legacy. Known as Primetier Kr55X, he is determined to reclaim his rightful place among the powerful and understand the secrets of his past. With his unmatched abilities and growing power, Primetier Kr55X is on a quest to rewrite his own destiny and uncover the truth about his disappearance. But as he navigates the complex web of heaven and hell, he will encounter powerful foes, unexpected allies, and shocking revelations that will challenge everything he thought he knew about himself and his place in the world.

Love. Hate. Revenge. Before she was the High Alpha's daughter, Maya was an orphan named Penelope—and Marcus Keenan was the boy who gave her his locket and promised to marry her... until she was torn from him. Taken by High Alpha Vilhelm, everyone, including Marcus, was told she died. Years later, Marcus returns from the recent war a hero—now Alpha Keenan—with power, lands, and the right to choose any woman as his mate. He takes Maya—the same girl who made his life miserable before he left. He doesn't recognize her as Penelope with the locket long gone. To him, she is cruel, two-faced, and an expert at manipulation. What he doesn't know is that Maya's cruelty was forced, a mask she wore to both protect him and survive. Now trapped in a marriage born of revenge, she must decide. Stay silent and play the part, or reveal who she truly is…before it’s too late. —— Excerpt “This marriage is fake,” Maya said. She should be happy but why did it hurt so much? “Fake?” Keenan frowned and closed the gap between them. He wrapped a palm around her neck, and Maya gasped but no sound left her throat. “Is this another ploy to escape me?” “Isn’t it fake?” Maya whispered, holding his hand, trying to ease his grip. It was getting hard to breathe. Her voice betrayed her, too hopeful even to her own ears. He stared with such hatred, yet a part of her didn’t want it to be fake. Keenan threw his head back and laughed, yet his grip on her neck never wavered. “Woman, surely this must be a joke. You think I would orchestrate a fake marriage with you?” He leaned closer, eyes locked on hers. “You undermine my hatred. I want you bound to me forever. I want you to hate every moment of your life and I will be right here to make sure of it. You can never escape me.” Keenan released her neck. She dropped to the floor, rubbing her throat as she finally drew a full breath. “Fake marriage? Don’t be ridiculous. Even your father couldn’t get you away from me.”