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He married her to control her… but she might be the one thing that destroys him. Maria Romanova lost everything in a single act of betrayal—her family, her fortune, her freedom. To salvage what remains of her name, she is forced into a marriage she never chose… to Mikhail Dragunov. Cold. Calculated. Untouchable. The heir to a dynasty built on power and secrets, Mikhail doesn’t love—he controls. And in his world, obedience isn’t expected… it’s enforced. Their marriage is a contract. A cage. A silent war. But Maria refuses to be broken. Behind her silence burns something dangerous—something Mikhail didn’t anticipate. And the more he tries to control her, the more she begins to see the cracks beneath his perfect cruelty. Because there are truths buried deep within the Dragunov empire… truths that trace back to a year no one speaks about. 2006. A year of disappearance. Of betrayal. Of something that should have stayed buried. And somehow… Maria is at the center of it. As obsession replaces indifference and control begins to unravel, Maria must decide— Remain the pawn in Mikhail’s game… or become the one woman capable of destroying him. In a world where loyalty is currency and love is a liability, one wrong move could cost her everything. Even her heart.

In a world ravaged by the Great Cataclysm, Eren dies a meaningless death in the slums alongside his only friend. Transmigrated into the broken, deformed body of Kai — a boy cursed with rapidly worsening Chaos Poisoning — Eren is given a second chance by the mysterious NOVA system and the lingering will of the ancient entity known as Chronos.

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Academy #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. He makes decisions that those interested in hero complex protagonists may not find pleasant. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y Credit to Nortex for the amazing revamp on the discord server

Number Nine is a man who exists on the edge of everything. A ruthless killer, precise and calculating, his actions leave no room for weakness or hesitation. But beneath the silence of his cold exterior lies a fractured past-a web of lies, pain, and memories that he himself doesn't fully understand. With a pistol as his only companion, Number Nine drifts through a city teeming with chaos and corruption, an enigma to all who cross his path. He never speaks of his past, never explains his purpose. The world may try to box him in with labels and theories, but he is no one's puppet. Not a monster, not a hero-just a shadow who moves in the space between. As he moves through the streets, leaving only death in his wake, one question lingers: who is Number Nine, really? And will he ever be more than the sum of his fractured past?

Aaron was considered an abominable existence by his Father. Unlike his stepbrother, who inherited the physique of a warrior, Aaron was born with nothing but the frail, ordinary body of a slave, which he inherited from his mother. He was considered utterly useless for most of his life. Until… disaster struck. An unacceptable truth was revealed about the nature of his world. In no time, humans and creatures with strange powers began to emerge. Abilities awakened. And with every ability came a weakness—a fatal flaw that kept even the strongest in check. Every being with powers had one. Even powerful adversaries. …Except Aaron. He possessed an ability that defied limits and had no weaknesses. Due to the uniqueness of his existence, he gained the attention not just of powerful beings, but of existences dreaded even by the Gods, placing his world in more danger as he struggled to protect a world he never truly loved. Disclaimer: The MC grows to be immensely more powerful than his counterparts. In fact, he's close to being called overpowered… But, he struggles. He battles in situations where, despite all his power, his life is sometimes on the line. So, if you're looking for an MC who defeats his foes in seconds… Sorry, but this might not be for you.

After Level 100 The rule was simple: reach Level 100 in 180 days — or die. Everyone received a system. Steve didn’t. No levels. No skills. No direction. Just a seventeen-year-old from Mozambique trying to survive in a world that doesn’t even recognize his existence — while his family falls apart in the real world. But this world isn’t a game. Kingdoms were already at war long before the players arrived. Oaths are worth more than lives. And power doesn’t belong to those who level up… but to those who learn to survive without it. And then, Steve receives something that should never exist in human hands. Kuto builds an empire where people are nothing but pieces. Júlia turned her pain into a promise she may not be able to keep. Three paths. One world in conflict. No alliance is guaranteed. And as players approach Level 100, a question begins to emerge— what truly lies beyond it?

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.

– Realms of Balance by Khelly Gold In a fractured world of elemental realms teetering on the edge of collapse, a prophecy awakens. Realms of Balance is an epic fantasy tale that follows Lee Kung, a young warrior burdened by destiny and haunted by betrayal, as he sets out to restore harmony to a universe ravaged by chaos. After the death of his mentor and the corruption of his twin brother, Lee Kang, Lee Kung discovers the truth about the Nine Realms—each sustained by ancient guardians and power stones that are now threatened by the rise of Dehaska, a malevolent force spreading darkness across reality. Accompanied by Mia, a fearless seer with a mysterious past, and Sio Jun, a half-werewolf warrior torn between blood and duty, Lee Kung must navigate treacherous temples, deadly creatures, and the emotional scars of family unraveling before his eyes. As elemental forces clash and ancient prophecies resurface, the journey transforms from a quest for balance to a battle for the soul of his own brother. Rich in lore, character conflict, and powerful magic, Realms of Balance explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and redemption in a world where light and darkness are never what they seem.

For ten years, the industrial city of Frostheugh has been haunted by the "Skin Slaughterer." Every year, a new victim from the elite is found; every year, the killer leaves behind no evidence, no witnesses, and a city paralyzed by fear. With the police at a dead end and the government desperate to hide their failure, Inspector Ben makes a final, dangerous move. He reaches out to a legendary detective living in disgrace. In a city where the powerful keep their secrets buried in the fog, they must track a phantom who has never made a mistake. But as the mist thickens, the hunter realizes he may already be the next target.

Rhea has a purpose. She was sent to break him... piece by piece... the same way his father destroyed her mother. Every step closer to Ling is calculated. Every word, every fight, every glance… a weapon. There’s just one problem. Ling Kwong isn’t breaking. And somewhere between the hate, the power plays, and the tension neither of them can kill… Rhea is slipping. Because revenge was supposed to be easy. So why does it feel like she’s the one losing? And what happens when Ling finally finds out the truth? >>>>>> Note: The cover art for this novel is my original work. Please do not repost or use without permission. Cover Illustration [Stranger02]. All rights reserved.

He wasn’t reincarnated. He was brought back. Without emotions. Without a past. With only fragments of a mind… and a twisted will to survive. His body is just a shell. His true nature is a formless doppelganger. To exist, he will take what isn’t his. Bodies. Souls. Essences. The system doesn’t grant power. It sells it — for lives, for materials, for mistakes that can’t be undone. One world replaces another. Each with its own rules. Its own monsters. Its own gods. And every time, he becomes someone else. Until one day, he realizes: he is no longer returning to himself. Because there is no one left to return to.

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The Pokémon world seems pretty nice, eh? Well, it's not. Without Money, you're nothing, and the Pokémon League is corrupt and full of nepotism. Sieg, didn't know about all that, and when he transmigrated into this world, he was instantly sold to pirates and forced to live as one, since he didn't have any documents. And so began the morally questionable journey of Sieg to become stronger and live a better life.

In the world of Berserk, offerings marked with the Hand of God attract covetous glances and become targets for countless monsters. Nidhogg also bears this mark upon his body. However, something is wrong. Instead of merely drawing monsters to him, the mark has imbued Nidhogg with various abilities—powers granted by the Ring of Elden Ring.

What happens when you're the most precious daughter of a Mafia kingpin one moment, and the next, you find yourself in an underworld black market, about to be auctioned off like cattle to a bunch of dangerous Dons like your father? This was the situation Lucrezia found herself. Born in a crime world that was against her personal values, she finds herself learning to accept things she never believed would be normal for her. By day, she was a surgeon, saving lives with good hands and a disciplined heart but by night, she was the daughter of the most feared Mafia Don in Montoverra, a city ruled by violence and blood-stained power. However, everything shatters the night her father is executed in their mansion. The Alexandro estate is betrayed and destroyed, sending the underworld into chaos and being the only child of the mafia king, Lucrezia is captured. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the black market her father once controlled, thrown onto an auction stage like property. Just when she is almost sold to an old man thrice her age, "One billion dollars!" Someone bids an outrageously high price for her, breaking the black market's records. She barely sees the buyer right there, only a pair of dark eyes trained on her and she is quickly brought to a mansion, twice the size of her father's estate. No one in Montoverra had an estate bigger than her father's so who was this mysterious man? She had expected torture, degradation and death but Instead, she finds something worse. Her captor is Maverick Vale—the new Don and godfather of the criminal world… But also the boy her father once adopted...only he no longer served her– he owned her. Now trapped inside the enemy’s mansion, Lucrezia must survive the man who bought her while uncovering the truth behind her father’s assassination. Because in this world, love is a weakness… And the most dangerous thing a Don can desire… Is the daughter of a past mafia king, whose blood lies in his hands.

In "Pokémon: Commonborn," we follow the journey of Grey Mallory, a ten-year-old boy from the outskirts of Celadon City, where dreams of becoming a Pokémon trainer clash with harsh realities. Despite being reborn in a vibrant world of Pokémon, Grey's life is far from the glamorous adventures depicted in his favorite shows. Grey steels himself for the challenge ahead, determined to prove that even an underdog can rise above the odds and forge his own path in a competitive world. Follow his unique journey to be the very best. What to Expect : Hardworking and Resourceful MC A hybrid mix of pokemon manga, games and the anime . Daily updates PS:Not a translation its original writing a chapter a day

In a world where Pokémon conceal their true power to survive human exploitation, Feng Che is cursed with a forbidden ability — he can hear what Pokémon really think. At Team Rocket’s brutal recruitment camp, while others fight over flashy Charizards and Dragonites, Feng Che selects only the “trash”: crippled Pokémon, cowards, slackers… and liars. Because he knows the truth. The weak Ekans is a genetic predator. The useless Froakie controls the underground economy. The discarded Pokémon are monsters pretending to sleep. Thrown into the Death Island Archipelago, where recruits die for points and Executives watch from the shadows, Feng Che begins assembling an army that shouldn’t exist. In Team Rocket, strength decides everything. But Feng Che doesn’t need strength. He collects secrets.

In a world where the night is not a sanctuary, but a slaughterhouse, the Moon is a god of execution. While the common people hide behind the "Silver Seals," a ancient race of monsters known as Kebaruke—born from a forbidden alchemical accident—stalk the shadows. But they have one fatal weakness: the very moonlight that guides them also burns them into white ash. Oolka was a simple girl until the night the Upper Sun Kebaruke decimated her village, leaving only her and her brother, Kgreko, alive. But Kgreko has changed. His hair has split into shades of purple and black, and a hunger grows within him that only blood can satisfy. To save his soul, Oolka must allow a cold-hearted Master to bind her brother’s jaw with a Steel Prayer Seal and teach her the forgotten Arts of the blade. Carrying the mysterious Triangle Mark of the legendary first slayer, Yortaka, Oolka joins the Hankure—an elite group of warriors hunting the King of Kebaruke, Izan. Alongside a wild boy raised by foxes and a girl obsessed with the speed of Heaven, Oolka must navigate a path of fire and frost. But as Izan grows desperate—slowly turning human due to a traitor’s injections—he unleashes his ultimate weapon: Ailiska, the 8-eyed King of the First Era, and Oolka's own blood-ancestor. In a world where the moon is a weapon and history is a lie, Oolka must master the First Art before the rotating castle of the enemy crushes the last of the human spirit.

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.”