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Rhaego Targaryen died before he was ever born. That was how the story was supposed to go. instead, he awakens in the ashes from the flames with scales beneath his skin, wings at his back, and carrying memories that do not belong to this world. As Daenerys Targaryen builds her path through Essos, her son grows at an unnatural pace, learning power far beyond even her dragons. But the world is not kind to things it does not understand and Westeros even less so. Far to the North, war gathers. Old enemies rise. And the choices made by a boy who should not exist may change the fate of kingdoms… or burn them to ash. The game has changed. This time, the silver queen has an heir.

Ruaan Calder is many things. Wealthy. Charming. Completely guilty. He made one bad decision — okay, several — and now he's trading his designer suits for prison grey. Fine. He can handle that. He's handled worse. What he didn't account for was 'Officer Harolin Crowe.' Cold. Ruthless. Unfairly attractive for someone whose entire personality is making Ruaan's life a living hell. The man has it out for him specifically — blocking every move he makes, sabotaging every attempt to climb the prison hierarchy, and showing up exactly when Ruaan is 'thisclose' to winning. It's personal. Ruaan just doesn't know why yet. Every Thursday, the prison runs its games. Win and you move up. Lose and you wish you hadn't. Ruaan is determined to reach the top — and Crowe is determined to keep him at the bottom, under his boot, where he belongs. The problem? Being under Harolin Crowe isn't nearly as unpleasant as it should be. And the man who swore to make him suffer keeps finding very creative ways to do exactly that. Ruaan Calder deserves everything coming to him. 'He just didn't expect to enjoy some of it.' --- WARNING: Dark themes, prison violence, explicit content, morally grey characters, and a villain who may or may not deserve what he gets. Enjoy!

I died once reaching for a woman whose face I can no longer remember. Reborn into the Vorn Dynasty—a brutal family that rules over thirteen worlds—I was supposed to be a genius. Instead, I was declared broken. My soul is fractured, my memories are gone, and my own siblings view me as nothing more than a lamb for the slaughter. But the cracks in my soul aren't empty. They're filled with something ancient. [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION...] [SOUL INTEGRITY: 47%] [THE DARKNESS CALLS] With the power to crush my enemies with gravity and fry their nerves with lightning, I will carve a path through the blood of my rivals. I will unearth the mystery of my past death, reclaim the woman haunting my dreams, and tear down the empires that dare to stand in my way. But power isn't the only thing I crave. In a universe where betrayal is the only constant, I find solace in the arms of those brave enough to love a monster. From the icy assassin sent to kill me, to the time-bending beauty who has watched me die seventeen times before—I will collect their hearts, their bodies, and their absolute devotion. This isn't a story about a hero. This is a story about a monster who chose to be one—and the people who love him anyway. The question isn't whether he'll find her. The question is what's left of him when he does. He doesn't save people. He claims them. And somehow, that's worse. This novel contains explicit sexual content, a demanding harem, dark themes, and a cunning protagonist who plays the villain as easily as he plays the lover. You have been warned. From now on, I will publish extra chapters if my lovely readers meet the below conditions: 200 PS= 1 extra chapters 100 GT= 1 extra chapter 150 GT= 2 extra chapters You can also join my server using the link below: https://discord.gg/YTVPKfGByf Join us on this exciting legendary journey of Kael Cassian Vorn or maybe ...............

In a world where unseen demons dwell within human hearts, quietly spreading corruption and discord, a boy named Elham struggles with a simple truth, he is nothing. He has no strength, no skill, no place in a society that values contribution above all. As whispers of darkness spread through his village, Elham awakens a power unlike any other. Elham is sixteen when he leaves the only village he has ever known, carrying a warmth in his chest he cannot explain, a staff that belonged to a man that was his father, and a commission from an archangel that lingers like a warning: you will fail, and you will stand again, go and find the seven. Traveling with Asher, a quiet swordsman whose strength feels heavier than it should, Elham enters a world where truth is never whole and something unseen moves beneath every decision.

After dying on Earth, legendary assassin, Seraphina Ardent, awakens in the body of a despised noblewoman fated to become the wicked stepmother of a young werewolf heir. In a galaxy ruled by powerful Lycan clans, ancient magic, and interstellar wars, survival is never simple. Determined to rewrite her doomed fate, Seraphina unexpectedly finds herself protecting the lonely child she was meant to torment, and catching the attention of the empire's most feared Alpha, Kael Draven Lycanis. But as forgotten prophecies awaken and darkness spreads across the stars, Seraphina discovers that changing destiny may come at a price far greater than her own life.

In an era before modern technology. Magic, swords, gods, and monsters defined the world. The actions of countless beings—mortal and divine—set history in motion. This chronicle records how the world became what it is.

[mass release: 20th - 22nd] The mad vampire has broken countless humans. He never expected one to break him back. Hiln never meant to catch a vampire lord's attention. Disguised as a servant, and working in the shadows of a castle filled with monsters, all she wanted was to survive long enough to save her dying father. It almost works, until she is discovered by none other than the one Lord no one dares to cross. But Hiln is more than she appears. And when he pushes her to the edge of despair, an ancient force in her veins chains the most feared vampire in the realm to her will. Now he is bound to her, and the craving he feels for her blood, her body, and the woman who should be his victim, is slowly driving him mad. In a world built on power and cruelty, two enemies are about to discover that the line between hatred and desire is thin. She was supposed to be his prey. Instead, she became his obsession. More tags include: #grovellingML #obsessedML #yearningML #agegap #powercouple #fantasy #psychological #horror #adventure #magic #smut #darkromance

Evan Cole logged in expecting escape. The world that answered did not allow logging out. There were rules. He just wasn’t told what they were. No tutorials. No second lives. No guarantee that survival meant safety. Survival demands more than strength. It demands observation, restraint, and the discipline to endure pressure without losing himself. What began as confusion became adaptation. Evan survives by observing patterns and refusing to surrender his judgment to fear or convenience. Evan is not chosen. He is not destined. He is not the strongest. He is simply trying to survive. The world around him is structured, layered, and indifferent. Power exists. So do consequences. The world does not wait for one person to grow. He thought he was escaping his life. Instead, he stepped into something far larger than he understood. In Eidolon Realms, growth is earned. Mistakes leave marks. Survival is only the beginning. Power in this world isn’t given. It’s carved out of suffering. WHAT TO EXPECT - -A survival-to-progression story with real consequences -A balance of action, mystery, training, and slice-of-life -A protagonist who grows through choices, not luck -A world that moves even when the main character sleeps -Slow-burn character relationships and development -Slow-burn romance. No harem. -No rushed arcs. When Evan trains, researches, or makes a mistake, you will see it unfold. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT- -Instant power-ups or “explosive stat gains” -Generic OP protagonist without consequences -A world that revolves around one person only -Mindless grind without emotional depth -Unrealistic power leaps that ignore cost -Cheap villain stereotypes Note on Pacing: While the story opens with strong hooks, Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is, at its core, a slow burn journey. Progression is earned, relationships take time to develop, and growth unfolds gradually rather than instantly. The narrative balances mystery and tension with quieter, grounded moments such as exploration, reflection, and a touch of slice of life, including a focus on food and daily experiences. If you enjoy steady character development, layered worldbuilding, and payoff that builds over time, this story leans in that direction. Updates: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Cover illustration by the author, made using Krita and Clip Studio Paint. Author’s Note: Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is officially published only on Royal Road and Webnovel. If you find it elsewhere, it has been uploaded without permission. If possible, please report it and let me know. Your support helps protect the story.

After dying in a modern world 'Intentional' accident 55 years ago, as a modern university student. Kagen woke up inside the body of Prince Cassian Valemont — the infamous villain prince of the Holy Empire of Edrath. From a dark fantasy novel his sister loved the most. In the original story, the prince becomes corrupted by forbidden shadow magic and is publicly executed by the empire’s war hero, Sir Lucien Arden. And Kagen remembers only one thing from his sister's summaries: “The prince dies horribly.” Determined to survive, he avoids cruelty, stops provoking nobles, and tries to stay away from forbidden magic. But there is only one problem. He has already transmigrated before. Again. And again. And again. Every timeline ends the same way: betrayal, political manipulation, forced royal marriages, pregnancy used as political control, and finally execution at the hands of Sir Lucien Arden...all the damn time. At first, Kagen tried everything to survive. He acted kind. He acted obedient. He ran away. He exposed corruption. He avoided forbidden magic. He even sacrificed himself for the kingdom. But nothing changed. Every path led back to death...with Sir Lucien's blade. So eventually, Kagen stops trying to become a good person nor a bad person, he stops trying at all if it means surviving as Cassian Valemont. At least until he finds his way back home and strangle his sister to death for switching his ritual patterns and led him into this world instead. But during all that idleness, will Lucien sit by and watch him from afar while he does nothing with his life or will he hunt him down and get closer to him in this turn too?

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.

Three years of marriage for Seren was a long period of servitude. As a wife who was considered defective and fragile, she was nothing more than a pawn forced to submit to her mother-in-law's ambitions. Every mysterious pill she swallowed was a chain that bound her to false hopes of an heir. The humiliation became even more suffocating when Mark, her husband, brought home another woman—a woman carrying life in her womb, something Seren could not provide. Seren was forced to become a servant in her own home. “Starting today, Haelyn will live here. You must take care of all her needs until the baby is born!” Mark ordered.

"A game where death is as simple as breathing in air, where blood is like water, psychopaths are normal people, hosted by the 'gods' isn't this gonna be fun!? Hehe, welcome to the game of the gods where luck is part of strength!!!" On this day, after the originator of the voice spoke, humanity.... would never be the same. ****** The cover will change as the story progresses. If you have any cover pictures too, feel free to share! In case this is your image and you dont want me to use it, just comment it down.

What if the only way to save the world… was to break it? Dominic grew up worshiping the Monarchs and the Mage Emperor—the legendary team who ended a five-hundred-year war and forged an age of peace. But peace is a lie. Beneath it, corruption festers—woven into thrones, laws, and the very order meant to protect the world. The system isn’t failing. It was built this way. As Dominic’s faith collapses, so does his restraint. This world cannot be saved. It must be broken. To change it, he will have to tear down everything he once believed in—and risk becoming something far worse than the evil he seeks to destroy.

On the very night he loses the woman he loves, Darius, an unremarkable young farmer from the kingdom of Hjem, is attacked in his sleep by a creature known only as the Night Hag. When he awakens, the world feels wrong and strange. But he is certain of one thing: he should be dead. Cast into a reality he neither understands nor chose, Darius is forced to survive a land crawling with both ruthless men and unnatural horrors. Hunted, altered, and unwillingly set apart from the life he once knew, he searches for others like himself; seeking answers to what he has become and the grim purpose behind his existence. As grief hardens into resolve, Darius must navigate life threatening politics, and decide whether he will remain a victim of fate… or rise into something far more dangerous. What to expect : ~ Weak-to-strong protagonist progression ~ Fast-paced, easy to read storytelling, with a high fantasy atmosphere ~ Meaningful action sequences that serve the plot without dragging ~ LitRPG elements woven naturally into the narrative

[Obsessive ML, Historical Romance] Read this if you like old-fashioned historical romance novels you found in your mother's library. On the night meant to seal her fate in silk and candlelight, Caelith Emberlyn discovers her new husband cheating on her with her own cousin. Before the humiliation can swallow her whole, another man steps out of the shadows—dangerous, powerful, and far more terrifying than heartbreak. He is the feared Commander of the Shadow Imperial Guard, a man whose name alone stills the court and stains the capital with silenced dread. Where others see a cold enforcer of the throne, he sees only her—wronged, furious, and far stronger than she appears. And he offers her a choice. Stay. What her husband failed to give—loyalty, devotion, power—he vows to place in her hands in his stead. But this is no gentle rescue. Their alliance begins in secrets and smolders in the dark, a forbidden affair that could shatter reputations and topple dynasties. He is ruthless in war and relentless in love, determined to claim not only her presence at his side but the guarded heart she refuses to yield. Meanwhile, her repentant husband returns with soft words and tender promises, swearing to cherish her forever. Yet regret comes too late in a world where power is currency and affection is a battlefield. Caught between a contrite prince of light and a possessive shadow king who would burn the world to keep her, she must decide: Will she return to the safety of a love that broke her… Or step into the fire of a devotion fierce enough to consume them both?

My story is unique it does not have a system window or transmigration so if you looking for a mc who gets everything he wants and everything goes his way means this story is not for you it has a structure of poly protagonist theme so if you need usuals its not your cup of tea Levize, the God Killer, sits nonchalant atop a gutted cleaver whale, katana gleaming—proof he felled a god with a mere wave. In endless seas of ravagers and ancients, Levize mentors youths through brutal trials. "Don't ever compare yourself to him," Waltz warns. But as god-etched secrets spill—"The only way to obtain it is by ki_l_li_ng the ancient one"—new threats surge. Will the legend conquer the abyss again? I will be posting This on RoyalRoad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/890096/fictions

A harsh universe reduces reality to a cruel binary: black and white. Demands sides between deity vs. devil, light vs. darkness, hope vs. despair, and love vs. apathy. A sci-fi genre world awakened to a supernatural power, humanity's downfall, and monster rise. Einsamer Stern, a teenager, he was never meant to experience what life is. Living in a godless reality and a story that calls for his deletion from the script of tyrannical celestial rulers. Or maybe he is only a chain of texts: a program of suffering that cycles through life, death, and deletion. What happens when a pawn transcends the game itself—when a cliché like “hope” stops being a slogan and becomes something real inside a story that has been abandoned multiple times? However, even hope could become a poison. As he unveiled the truth, it became terrifyingly clear that someone else still held total power over the narrative of his story. Will the script as old as time repeat itself?

This is a place where everyone can become a God. Han Wu was a Divine Being whose parents went missing when he was young. He lived with his grandfather until he was eighteen when he first received his core race. Unfortunately he was cursed with misfortune. Not only did his grandfather pass away but he also received one of the weakest core races, the locusts. After suffering much humiliation from the bullies and being ignored by largely everyone, he took his life. Little did he know however the end of his life was also the start of someone else. An unknown soul from the modern civilization reincarnated in his body. Taking on his name and body, “Han Wu” started clawing his way upward to become strong enough to search for his missing parents as per the will of his dead grandfather as well as staking his claim in this large world. Official: A civilization where everyone can become Gods. Myriads of civilizations ranging from tranquil worlds to outright brutal hellscapes. Civilizations where goblins, orcs, angels, demons, undead, and all manner of life forms flourished. Wielding his locusts as his loyal subjects, Han Wu swore to take advantage of every civilization and become strong enough to protect everything he loved.

[+18| Adult Content | Dark | Erotic Mafia Romance] In Central City, everyone knows the name Marcone. It’s a name whispered in fear, a name synonymous with blood, shadows, and an empire built on the broken bones of anyone who dared to cross them. Adrian Grayson is a ghost. A widower frozen in three years of grief, he lives for his art and nothing else. He doesn't care about the city's monsters, until he accidentally crashes into the most dangerous one of all. Twice in one night, the cold, lethal Matteo Marcone saves Adrian’s life. Adrian hates to owe anyone, especially a devil. But when he asks how to settle the debt, the answer isn't money or blood. "Climb into my bed if you want to repay me," Matteo rumbles. "Or remain forever in my debt." Adrian is straight. He is a man of honor. But in a fortress of stone and iron, trapped by a man who refuses to let him go, Adrian realizes that the Devil doesn't just want his body, he wants to consume his very soul. Will Adrian pay the price, or will he discover that some debts can only be paid in skin? A/N: This story is entirely fictional. All characters, names, locations, and events are products of the author’s imagination. Any similarity to real people, living or deceased, or actual events is purely coincidental.

in a world where every one has powers, we read the story of Kyte who has the power to manipulate force,one day he participates in a tournamnet held by his school that ends up changing his life