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"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.

Heaven never intended to create this world. a brutal system where mere strength is never enough. The world is too vast and ancient, governed by hostile laws so perilous they are barely worth the risk. Here, even your own eyes can turn against you. To survive, Lyn must master the world’s unforgiving logic. Cultivation is a lethal negotiation with heaven itself, a path paved with Heavenly Blockades: internal beasts, solitary executioners, and duels against one’s own reflection. Every step forward risks permanent ruin. -------------- Using ai for grammar, my pacing is worser than one piece and basically just expermenting

Lucifer, an ordinary orphan boy who was brought up by a wealthy family to be the playmate of their daughter. That's how things have been until one night, when he got attack by something unnatural, that was the night the world changed for him. p.s This world is going to be dark, lots of killings, a lot of r18 contents, most not even involving the MC, also Mc is not going to take all the girls he comes across, he will have female friends he will make along the way, there will be Yuri contents and lots more, but Actions prevails them all.

While being hunted as one of the world’s most wanted hacker, Lian transmigrates into a different world that mirrors reality on the surface until a single anomaly reveals itself: magic. Here, runes aren’t just spells. They’re programmable weapons fueled by ether. Controlled and weaponized by governments to maintain absolute authority. Using deception, crime, and engineering, Lian climbs through the cracks of power, unraveling the lies that sustain the system. A world where heroes, justice, and life itself mean nothing, Lian moves forward not out of some hope, but out of pure curiosity—a relentless pursuit of ambition in a world devoid of meaning... Author’s Note: I know after you read a couple chapters, you might think the story is really unique and interesting—but there’s a lot more deapth to it. I am talking about Reverend insanity level depth. It’s fast-paced, with a smart and ruthless MC whose actions might look cruel for some. Unlike most web novels with some loser who is nothing without his cheat leveling system, this one keeps it real—no op abilities, no plot armor. He survives by scheming and outsmarting his way through, and there are real stakes when he loses and he had to face the consequences of his crimes.

Kiniro was born with the ability to see the sins of others and to feast on them. Many believed this to be the ability of a savior with the possibility of saving their damn souls from the pits of hell. Kiniro never believed it himself, but was fine with misleading those who depended on him. They weren't exactly the innocent type. However, he could never have expected the true origin of his abilities, or that there was an entire society full of people with powers similar to his own.

In a world where devils are a nightmarish reality and Japan stands as the epicenter of ultimate darkness, a relentless war has raged for millennia. At its heart lies "The Flower: The Creator of the Living"—the primordial source of all existence. Akos, a formidable sorcerer, is the world’s final defense. He is the wielder of the "Infinite Eyes," a legendary power that is neither a technique nor a gift but Nature’s own response to existential threats. The Infinite Eyes manifest only when the world is on the brink of collapse, making Akos the only being capable of stopping the atrocious Yugo Kanji. Unable to kill a force of nature, Kanji devises a sadistic masterstroke: he imprisons Akos within a "fake world." To ensure his suppression, Kanji forges a pact with the malevolent entity "DEVILS END," turning Akos into a living vessel for the demon. Every day is a losing battle for Akos. Inside this simulated reality, DEVILS END exerts total control over his mind, weaving a web of hallucinations and lies. Akos wanders through his life as a member of the "ALPHA" gang, lost and broken, haunted by visions of things that do not exist. As the demon erodes his sanity, Akos struggles to distinguish truth from the nightmare projected into his brain. But the simulation is not perfect. While Yugo Kanji sends rival gangs to eliminate his physical form, eerie discrepancies in the Fake World’s history begin to surface. Through the fog of the demon’s lies, the Infinite Eyes are starting to twitch. Will Akos regain control of his mind and shatter the illusion, or will the demon’s whispers extinguish the world’s last hope forever?

In a realm of mortals, a monster was born. At first, it had only one purpose: to protect. To protect those who created it. To protect the family who stood beside it. To protect everyone, it could. To do so, the monster learned to wear a human face. For a time, the disguise was enough. Then the world took everything away. As loved ones died and dreams crumbled, a young man's scream echoed beneath the night sky—a cry of grief, rage, and helplessness. He did not kneel. He did not pray. He did not beg for mercy. Instead, he challenged the heavens themselves. And the heavens answered. Rejection. He who dares challenge the laws themself, his body was broken. His life ended. But someone beyond mortality took notice. "Interesting..." A gift. Or was it not? And so began another life. Another chance. Another tragedy. Reborn in a world where gods watch over mortals, devils shape destinies, myths breathe, and dreams become reality, he finds himself trapped in a cruel cycle. Being above delight and laughing over his suffering. As such, every happiness demands a price. Every bond invites loss. Every life ends in blood. Again. And again. And again. Yet the monster refuses to break. Even when shattered. Even when abandoned and forgotten. Even when the world itself demands his surrender. Is he even trapped, or does he allow himself to be trapped? With each reincarnation, something disappears, something reforms, and something new arrives. The line between man and monster is thin. How much suffering can a person endure before they cease to be human? How much anguish before a monster becomes a human? How many lives must be lost before compassion becomes obsession? How many deaths before a monster finally accepts what it truly is? This is the story of a creature that wanted to save everyone. And the countless lives he sacrificed to become something else. What is it that he finds at the end of his path?

There are many beautiful things in the world, but all of them need strength to protect. Witness the rise of Sato Kaede, from a lowly Team Rocket Grunt, to a name heard around the world. A journey worthy of a Legend! "In this life, I must control my own destiny and live a wonderful life." - Sato Kaede. ................................................... I'm translating this Pokémon fanfic and I hope that you guys will enjoy reading it. If you're fed up of MTL translations and just bad translations in general - you will definitely enjoy this. Read up to 35+ advance chapters for both of my work exclusively on my Patreon ahead of everybody else at- patreon.com/Sniperwoof ................................................... Bonus Chapter Schedule: 100 Power Stones - 1 Bonus Chapter 250 Power Stones - 2 Bonus Chapters 500 Power Stones - 3 Bonus Chapters 750 Power Stones - 4 Bonus Chapters 1000 Power Stones - 5 Bonus Chapters

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.

Series A - After Our Decade Vol. 1-3 Synopsis -In the year 2070, The ambition to change the entire world is always overwhelming, yet no one can achieve it alone. With the might of three stones. They create this half-eclipsed world, where the intertwined tales of seven characters will lead you on a journey of discovery and reveal what kind of fate.... draws them together to prevent the secret society from abusing the power of the stones. Vol. 1 - ⧗ Time (Main : Romance / Sub : Sci-fi Adventure) -Every sound creates three waves, scattered across millions of miles. Brian, a fallen veteran scarred by the cruelty of war. Adeline, a woman of wealth who finds that happiness cannot be bought. And two scavengers, hopelessly wandering through the vast darkness of space, found the mysterious stone Just to think of selling it on earth, If fate were to draw them together, what reason would bind their paths? And could that reason be strong enough to turn strangers into a bond unbroken? Vol. 2 - ☯ Soul (Main : Adventure-Action / Sub : Sci-fi Cyberpunk)  -Rose, known by the code "Hitokiri Gatana," an android built from a mysterious stone to extinguish the human spirit, begins to wonder what it means to be human. Drawn by that curiosity, he encounters a young woman, "Yoona," with a heart of pure light, one who seems to gift him the very soul he was never meant to have. Together, they must confront the red dragon that has long devoured both of their hearts. Vo.3 - ♰ Faith (Main : Dark Adventure / Sub : Action Thriller) -Mary, possessed by the "Anweald" stone and branded as a witch who brings ruin to her people. She has lost all faith in the beliefs she once held dear. She used the might of the three stones to flee away from the kingdom "Castletia"; however, she was sent to the present day. Her life, shattered by loss, takes an unexpected turn when she encounters an old countryman, an unlikely master of survival whose skills may be the only force strong enough to ward off the misfortune that shadows her while teaching her the way of living in the present day. -Moves on from main cast's backstories & wrap up world building- Series B - Behold The Trials (Draft / Main : Crime-spy fiction; Sub : Sci-fi Adventure) -The Round Table members had made their move; The government reestablished The DEKA project with the new agents. Brian, Hubert, Sam, and Rolina set out for the Lyre Colony to stop the new dictator, Hiat’wota. Known as ‘The Control,’ he had established himself as the colony’s president and taken the Axian princesses as hostages. Meanwhile, Adeline, Rose, and Yoona infiltrated a Paris fashion show to unmask the mysterious jester, ‘The Mend,’ who had been involved in the murder of Adeline’s parents. Series C - Cruel White Petunia (Draft / Main : Crime-spy fiction; Sub: Thriller) -Hubert, Brian, and Yoona were sent on a new mission to infiltrate the private island of Emilio Margoles in the Caribbean Sea, the drug lord, or "The Dream." Now, it's the time for Hubert to make Margoles pay for what he did to him years ago. On the other hand, Mary is feeling fatally ill from the side effect of the "Anweald". She heard from the local that there is a cure up on the Estonian sea. She traveled across the world alone and found a hidden village, found to be her abandoned kingdom from centuries ago, "Castletia," from a hundred years ago. She finally found Edward living healthy here. People in this village worshipped a lady messiah called "Mama' Il'ja" who could cure any disease. Series D - The Dead Journal (Draft / Main : Dark Adventure; Sub : Political Fantasy) -Deep dive on Mary's grandma the apple brothers tale (Vol.3), Castletia origins, The mighty stones origins, Brian's, Mary's, and Arthur's ancestors, Past stones wielders, The hero of Castletia and the chosen one story, Foundation of The Round Table, period timeline. Series E - Wreak N Havoc (Draft) - TBA Series F - Forever Known (Draft / Final Volume) - TBA

Harry Potter and the Knight of Hidden Truths is a fan-created, AI-formatted novel that reimagines the Harry Potter world through Matthew Knight, a scarred survivor of the same dark night that shattered the wizarding world. After surviving the Dartford Road explosion that killed his parents, Matthew grows up in the care of his grandmother, Vivian Knight. His body carries cursed scars, his dreams show fragments of a dog, a rat, and a lie, and the official story of Sirius Black never feels complete. Raised on discipline, languages, martial arts, puzzles, fantasy stories, and a fierce love for his nanny, Matthew becomes a sharp-minded, strong-willed boy with a deep hatred of bullies and a dangerous sense of justice.

Viola was once the pride of her pack, destined to rise above everyone on the day she received her wolf. Instead, that day marked her fall. She had been the villain in countless stories, untouchable and adored by the Alpha heir, until the night her wolf was supposed to awaken, and fate played its cruelest joke. She fell to the lowest rank in her pack, rejected by her sworn mate. Stripped of status, strength, and even her wolf, she was forced to live a life worse than that of an omega. Imprisoned and alone, Viola’s only hope of escape lay in finding her wolf, or her fated mate. Only, a dark past kept her powers dormant… and her fated mate didn’t want her. Sebastian Kade is powerful, ruthless, and chained to a past he refuses to release. Viola Linden does not belong in his world, and he wants her gone. Fate, however, disagrees. This fragile, stubborn girl refuses to leave his orbit. He does not believe in love. He does not want her. He has already lost too much. An Alpha who swore off weakness, hardened by loss and haunted by a prophecy that feels more like a curse, Sebastian is certain he will never allow another woman into his life. But the Moon Goddess is rarely kind. Viola carries something ancient within her, something dangerous, something powerful enough to defy him. Hate twists into desire. Desire ignites into fierce passion. And passion threatens to become love. But when Sebastian discovers what Viola truly carries within her, will it save him… or destroy everything he’s built? ~~~ WARNING: MATURE CONTENT! #Slow burn #Spicy #Morally Gray ML #Adventure #Angst

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.

"Level up? Dragons?" Eighteen. The age of Awakening. An important moment where every human in the desolate maga-cities unlocks their Talent, a unique ability to carve a path in this monster-plagued apocalyptic world. Alister Hazenworth, a graduating student, and a rising star at the prestigious Aegis Academy, was destined for greatness. His exceptional athleticism and magical aptitude promise a powerful Talent – a guarantee for a secure life and social status. But fate had different plans. During Alister's Awakening ceremony, it's revealed that he's a Summoner. Instead of admiration, he faces mockery. His once bright future turns bleak as his "friends" desert him for Talents they see as more "useful." left alone, Alister awakens a system. [Host found, system binding...] [System binded successfully.] [Congrats, you have gain the status of 'player'.] [Ding!! Congrats to the player for awakening The Dragonforge - an overlord system.] [Ding!! it has been detected that the player possesses a latent draconic aspect, and as such will only be able to summon dragons!!] [Will the player like to proceed with their first summoning?] Cast aside and underestimated, Alister becomes a force to be reckoned with. He embarks on a journey, building his own dragon army – a crew of majestic wyverns, fearsome drakes, and ancient wyrms. He raids the wastelands, reclaims lost resources, and dismantles the prejudice against summoners. Every day, his power grows, his bond with his dragons deepens, and his legend spreads like wildfire. Discord server: https://discord.gg/zbQwWCSCrn [A/N: This is a slow paced novel, don't expect the protagonist to suddenly start out overpowered and start dominating left and right, he will become an overlord of dragons, yes, but it will take time. (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)] Cover made by me /⁠ᐠ⁠｡⁠ꞈ⁠｡⁠ᐟ⁠\

Generally speaking, if I have to get reincarnated into a comic book world, I would hope to avoid the grim darkness of the DC Universe entirely. If I absolutely must end up in DC, I would pray to avoid high-risk death traps like Gotham City—famous for its "simple and honest" citizens. But if I’m stuck in Gotham? Please, at least give me a System. This kid just wants to survive. [Self-Made System Loaded. Please work hard to generate wealth. As the saying goes: Money is power. As long as you aren't penniless, you will always have a chance to rise.] Jude Sharp breathed a sigh of relief, rubbing his hands together. At least he had a cheat code in this dangerous world. One month later. The Dark Knight swooped down from the night sky, crashing through the skylight. In mere seconds, the restaurant staff were left with broken bones and concussions. Jude stood on the sidewalk, staring blankly at the restaurant where he’d finally found a job. There went his workplace. There went his boss. And there went the salary he was supposed to collect tomorrow. "Where is my money?! Batman, I have a shift starting at 8 AM!" Translated and edit of Starting from scratch, Batman crushed my dream of getting rich 白手起家，蝙蝠侠干碎我的致富梦 Author: 火星咖啡 More at : [email protected]/GoldenGaruda

Through the Sky Screen’s broadcast, Kaito summons heroes from other worlds and wields strange tools to twist reality itself. With the system he embraces the art of deception—fabricating half-true, half-false futures that even the wisest cannot ignore. Pirates, Marines, and Celestial Dragons alike are forced to accept these visions, no matter how absurd, as if stripped of every defense. In this false future, Buggy the Clown emerges as a nightmare reborn. After twenty years of secret training, his Devil Fruit awakening is said to hold enough power to shatter the Red Line. Former Shichibukai rally to his banner as sworn brothers, and even the Marine’s legendary hero Garp is proclaimed slain at his hands. Behind the laughter hides a vast conspiracy, one that threatens to upend the balance of the world itself.

In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them. Current targeted release schedule is 5 chapters on the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month

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.

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Storm was a young dragon from a small clan of 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. 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.