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When Feng Qi awoke, he realized the world had been completely overturned. Wherever his eyes fell, the land was strewn with desiccated bones. All life had withered away. [Warning: Three hundred meters ahead lies a database. It contains historical records, including a detailed account of your untimely death. You should go take a look.] [Trust me—don’t go west. You could die!] [Do you see that black stone monument? You decide to approach it and investigate.] “I don’t want to!” Feng Qi protested, resisting the voice echoing in his mind. [No. You do.] … Guided by that mysterious voice, Feng Qi begins to traverse between reality and the future, gradually uncovering the truth of this ruined world—and searching for a way to change it. For it is only after witnessing true darkness that one comes to long endlessly for the light.

"True mercy is to never encounter the monster lurking beneath your skin." Twenty years ago, a child was found shivering in the freezing rain, scavenging for scraps behind a restaurant. His clothes were rags, his eyes were hollow, and he was drenched in blood that wasn't his own. He had no name, no past, and no memory of the world before the age of ten. Today, that boy is Park Min-soo—K-pop’s "Golden Boy," a world-renowned rapper, producer, and lyrical genius adored by millions. But behind the chart-topping hits and the perfect idol mask, a darkness is clawing its way out. Whenever the pressure peaks, the Blue Jay appears. A terrifying, spectral hallucination that whispers secrets Min-soo has spent two decades forgetting. "Why did you kill them?" it asks, as flashes of brutal crimes flood his mind—memories of things he couldn't have done... or could he? As fellow stars begin to drop dead, a shadowy killer starts a sadistic game with the police, leaving cryptic clues on the bodies: "Identify the next victim within seven days, or they die." Found in his own home, the evidence points directly at Min-soo. Is he a cold-blooded killer erasing his own crimes, or the pawn in a diabolical conspiracy? His only hope is a childhood friend determined to pull him from the abyss. But she doesn't realize that reclaiming his lost decade might not prove his innocence—it might just awaken the Monster that was buried for a very good reason. In the war between memory and madness, the truth won't set you free... it will destroy you. #Psychological_Thriller #Kpop_Idol #Mystery_Crime #Hallucinations #Police_Investigation #Dark_Romance #Serial_Killer #Amnesia #Gaslighting #Mind_Games

Could you survive living, eating, and training with mercenaries... as a child? An orphaned boy, named Milo, is left without a home after a tragic attack from the neighboring kingdom. With nowhere else to go and a charge for a crime he didn't commit, Milo is forced into training with some of the kingdom's best fighters as they prepare to meet their enemy on the battlefield. Throughout his journey, Milo travels across the world's seven layers, encounters mythological beasts, and gains strength he never imagined. Strange powers from monsters, Gods and Goddesses, and internal strength are garnered through relentless encounters with death. Each day could be his last...

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. With a cold intellect and a fragment of forbidden law burning silently in his soul, Lyn navigates the desperation of others. his goal is to see the truth of reality -------------- Using ai for grammar, my pacing is worser than one piece and basically just expermenting

Long ago, the earth was a perfect symphony of life, until human greed shattered the fragments of the Aether Stone—the magical core that sustained the world’s rotation. In an instant, time itself seemed to cease its ticking. The world was torn asunder; one half scorched to ashes by a relentless sun, while the other was trapped in an eternal frozen night beneath the shroud of the Blood Red Moon. In the frozen half of the world, every falling snowflake is a tear of regret for those who destroyed the earth. The remnants of humanity now seek refuge behind the Great Wall of PETERUM-MAN, a technological fortress harboring dark secrets behind every hiss of its steam engines. Nugia (Subject 009), an innocent youth, awakens with no memories. He is trained to become an instrument of demise, an emotionless Assassin under the iron fist of Lord Vier. Yet, within his veins pulses a primordial power known as the blue-Azure Sasmita—an anomaly capable of halting the very flow of time. Alongside his comrades in fate, Nugia is ensnared in a vortex of betrayal and horrific human experimentation. As the trails of his past begin to unravel through his mother’s secret recordings, Nugia realizes he is no mere soldier. He is the Heir of Sasmita, the ultimate key to reuniting the nine fragments of the Aether Stone. Will Nugia be able to rewind a dead world? Or will he crumble before the true dawn can ever shine upon the earth once more? "When this symphony is whole, the earth shall turn again. Yet beware, for the sunlight sometimes bears a curse far worse than the darkness."

[Note: This is not a translation. It's original] Eric Brown never believed in second chances. Sixteen years of hardship taught him one truth, the world is cruel, and the weak don’t get to dream. So, when death came, he didn’t beg for riches or power. He only wished for one thing, A better life. He's reborn into the world of Pokémon, a series he loves, but he still can't let go of his past. Haunted by his own past, all Eric sees in the world is cruelty and danger, pushing him to pursue strength at all costs. Determined not to waste his second chance, Eric is prepared to fight the world to get his peaceful life. He didn't know that his greatest any in this quest for peace...was himself. Can someone who has only known the darkness and cruelty of the world, truly feel at peace? ------ If you want early access to the upcoming chapters or just want to support me, you can do that at: www.patreon.com/GhostQuill407

Bound by Fate Ethan never expected his life to change overnight. One moment, he is living an ordinary life. The next, he wakes up inside the world of an Omegaverse novel—a world ruled by powerful Alphas, Omegas, political alliances, family dynasties, and dangerous secrets. Worse, he finds himself in the body of a minor omega character whose future in the original story ends in tragedy. Determined to survive, Ethan plans to stay away from the story's main characters, especially the cold and intimidating Alpha heir, Kairo Ashford. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. After a series of unexpected events, Ethan becomes bound to Kairo through a contract that neither of them can easily escape. What begins as a reluctant arrangement soon develops into something far more complicated. Beneath Kairo's icy exterior lies a fiercely loyal man willing to challenge entire councils and powerful families to protect the person he chooses. As their relationship deepens, Ethan discovers that the world around him is not the same world described in the novel. Hidden enemies move in the shadows. Political alliances crumble. Betrayals emerge from unexpected places. And a decades-old conspiracy threatens everything Kairo's family has built. When Kairo's uncle, Cassian, launches a campaign to seize power, the conflict quickly escalates into a dangerous war involving traitors, secret organizations, missing allies, and long-buried family secrets. As enemies close in from every direction, Ethan finds himself caught between destiny and reality, forced to decide whether he will remain a bystander—or fight for the future he wants. Together, Ethan and Kairo must navigate political schemes, family betrayals, hidden truths, and growing feelings that neither can ignore. But the deeper they dig into the past, the more they realize that the greatest threat isn't Cassian alone. Someone long believed dead is connected to a mysterious symbol known as The Circle, an organization tied to Kairo's late father and a secret capable of changing everything they know about their world. As love and loyalty are tested, Ethan and Kairo must uncover the truth before the conspiracy destroys them all. Bound by Fate is a slow-burn Boys' Love (BL) web novel featuring: Omegaverse setting Transmigration into a novel world Powerful Alpha × Smart Omega romance Political intrigue and family power struggles Mystery and hidden conspiracies Found family and loyal friendships Slow-burn romance with emotional development Action, suspense, and high-stakes drama Secrets from the past that reshape the future In a world where fate seems predetermined, Ethan and Kairo will discover that the strongest bond is not destiny—but the choice to stand beside each other when everything else falls apart.

a kid who hasn’t seen kindness in a Kingdom full of cruel people

A reincarnated soul awakens as the son of the most feared wizard of recent times. Raised amid shadows and secrets, he grows up between two forces that constantly shape him: his father's dark legacy and the unwavering light of what he wishes to protect in his new life. He forges dangerously deep bonds and faces enemies that resurface from the depths of the past. On a chessboard where wizards, ancient creatures, and old monsters silently move their pieces, he must decide what kind of wizard he will be. Will he follow in the footsteps of the monster that gave him life? Or will he rewrite the destiny of his lineage, even if it means challenging the magical world itself? If you want to read up to 15 more chapters, visit my Patreon. patreon.com/Daoistrg

Hayjin was just an ordinary young man in an indifferent London, trapped between a failing university life and a mysterious, persistent pain in his neck. But one night, in a dark alley, his life ends brutally... only to begin again elsewhere. ​Waking up in the body of a ten-year-old child in the wild world of Alius, Hayjin finds himself at the center of an ancient cult that calls him their "Instrument." Thus begins a desperate flight through bioluminescent forests and forgotten lands, where the line between reality and nightmare shatters. Hunted by shadows that speak his language and guided by a dark power burning on his skin, Hayjin must uncover the secret of his Mark before the world of Alius consumes him forever.

Lore grew up with nothing. No name worth knowing, no family worth claiming, no future the slums of Lumina were willing to offer him. What he had was a rusted blade, a stolen book, and the kind of stubbornness that doesn't know when to quit. Now he's a Magic Knight — the lowest rung of the most powerful order in Internia — and the gap between where he stands and where he intends to go is vast. Knight Kings are the most powerful warriors in the land, legends in their own lifetimes, and above even them sits the FirWul council — five whose names alone reshape the fate of nations. Lore intends to stand among them one day. The world between here and there has other plans. Ancient ruins that shouldn't exist. A continent on the edge of war. Entire civilizations arriving from across the ocean, carrying histories and secrets that Internia isn't ready for. And a darkness spreading from the east that doesn't negotiate, doesn't retreat, and doesn't care how strong anyone gets. What begins as one man's climb becomes something much larger than he bargained for — and far more beautiful, brutal, and strange than anything the slums of Lumina ever prepared him to face. He's going to see all of it. And he is going to become something the world has never seen.

Zirinos is a monster who, with the power of an entire galaxy on his back, lives without fear or concern, killing and raping, that is, until his father dies and his killer sends him to another world with the intention of seducing women and then killing them. Is Zirinos, in fact, as bad as you think? Will he be able to get his galaxy back? This, my readers, is a story of redemption. But can a rapist and killer really achieve it?

If one looked into a mirror, they'd find their reflection staring right back at them. But that wasn't the case for Damon. He woke up one night, only to find another face staring back at him. But that wasn't the worst case. The worst case was finding out you got transmigrated in a trashy third rate novel. Oh, and not to mention, the even trashier body he got transmigrated into. And a reminder, the world was doomed for destruction come a few years. What could possibly go wrong? Right?! ====== "It's like I was the one actually living it. I felt like I was Damon myself." "But that's not possible." "I am not Damon, I am...." "Wait... who am I?" –Damon.

The Case 404 is a novel that tells the story of Edward and his brother Arthur, who, upon returning home, witnessed the body of their sister. This shocking event drove Edward to search for the truth, unable to accept reality after the police closed the case, ruling it as a suicide.

Every night, the moon watches. But for her, it remembers. When Liora Vale begins to experience strange dreams beneath the glow of the moonlight, she dismisses them as imagination — until the dreams start bleeding into reality. Whispers in the dark, fleeting shadows, and a presence that seems to follow her only when the moon is full. Drawn to a truth she cannot explain, Liora uncovers a hidden world that exists just beyond human sight — a world bound by ancient forces, forgotten promises, and a power tied to the moon itself. At the center of it all is a mysterious figure who knows more about her than she does… and a past she was never meant to remember. As the line between reality and the unknown begins to blur, Liora must decide whether to turn away from the darkness — or step beyond the moonlight and embrace the truth that could change everything. Some secrets are not meant to stay hidden… especially under the moon.

In a kingdom ruled by magic and duty, Ryan is born powerless and ignored. Refusing to accept a weak fate, he walks a forbidden path where shadows answer ambition. As his power grows, so does the cost—forcing him to choose between control, morality, and the throne itself.

After saving one world from a Demon God and earning the trust and devotion of a perverted goddess, Sol is rewarded with all his powers intact and sent back home with the goddess accompanying him as his personal slave. That was supposed to be the end, the Demon God was supposed to be his last great trial. However, they are both summoned once again to an even more doomed world, almost immediately after returning to Sol's. This time around, Sol refuses his role as hero. Unable to find rest, he turns his wrath to the pantheon of gods in a spiteful quest to become the strongest being in existence, followed by his slave who took his place as hero. Battles await, secrets of old begin to scurry into the light when the world as he knows it begins expanding beyond the visible horizons of reality and deep into the fringes of eternal darkness. Terrible consequences lay beyond the borders of the known.

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

SYNOPSIS They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend but what happens when that friend becomes an enemy you cannot escape? Fiona Brett's rise as a promising actress is abruptly derailed when her parents, desperate to save the family from financial ruin, accept a marriage proposal on her behalf from a man she barely knows. Forced to shoulder the burden of her family’s survival, Fiona is compelled to sacrifice her own dreams. Seeking solace, she turns to the love of her life, Alexander only to discover him entangled with her own sister. Betrayed and heartbroken, Fiona meets a tragic end at the hands of those she trusted most. But fate gives her a second chance. Reborn on the very day everything fell apart, Fiona awakens with a burning resolve: revenge. Determined to reclaim her life, she strikes a dangerous deal with her fiancé, a pact laced with thorns and unforeseen consequences. As her past wounds begin to heal, Fiona finds her heart ensnared deeper than ever by Manson’s dangerous game yet even he is unaware that he, too, has been caught in its snare. Together, they step into a world far darker than Fiona could have imagined: a world of deception, hidden truths, ruthless manipulators, and long-burried sins. She soon realizes that the game she thought was hers alone is far larger than any personal vengeance, orchestrated by forces far beyond Manson, herself, or any other player. In a tangled web of greed, betrayal, and power, one question remains: who will emerge victorious?

Ghost portals opened all across the world, and getting possessed seemed as common as catching a fever. As such, humanity was forced to live in safe zones that were steadily shrinking day by day. Yet to Lana, nothing was new. She was reborn on the day when the true daughter of the Almond family returned. She watched as Brenda, her murderer from the past life, was pampered by the Almond siblings. “Lana, you should know your place and leave.” Eldest Young Almond ordered with glacial disdain. “A wretch like you never belonged to the Almond Family. Pitiful mutt.” Second Young Master Almond chuckled, his venom-laced words resounding, “And if possible, stop comparing yourself to Brenda. She is a rare awakened Dream Warden, while you... sigh. Marry a beggar, and that would be the grandest achievement in your life.” “I always wondered why a dim-witted person like her ended up as our sister. Sigh... I am concerned that she might perish after being possessed by a roadside ghost.” The Third Young Master derided. For safety and peace, Lana left the Almond family and forged her own empire. Trash? She became a supreme Talisman Practitioner! Marry a beggar? The wealthy heirs in Brookvale lined up to wed her! Die in the hands of a roadside ghost? The specters in the ghost zones trembled upon hearing her name! Poor mutt? Heh! Her business empire earned her billions of dollars every single month! Even her past life’s moonlight was shamelessly flirting with her! Lana never thought that her past life's misery was orchestrated by a schemer, neither she thought that her luck was stolen away by the docile lovable daughter of the Almond family. In this life, she vowed to live a thriving life and protect her luck. She fought off ghosts haunting her world while fighting the mysterious forces. .......................................................................................... Extract “Mister, I feel a connection with you. Would you like to adopt me?” Lana fluttered her eyelashes while gazing at the handsome young man with lustrous black hair. Yet what intoxicated her the most was the radiant purple and gold aura around her past life’s moonlight! So delicious! She longed to devour him whole! “No.” His deep voice reverberated in Lana’s heart, making her freeze for a second. ‘Ah... sure enough... an untouchable flower like him... is out of my league!’ “However... I do need a silver cat.” His words were laced with ambiguity as he stared at her intently, “Especially the dauntless one that loves to sneak into my bed at night and claw my admirers.” Lana •silver cat•: “...” Ugh... no, it’s not me .....................................................................................