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Ghost in the palace

Ananya never expected death to bring her into another life. One moment, she was running her parents’ restaurant in the modern world. The next, she opened her eyes in silk robes, surrounded by hostile stares — the Queen Consort of the empire. But this body was cursed in everyone’s eyes. The Emperor loathed her. The mistress laughed at her. And the court whispered behind her back. Only she wasn’t truly alone. > “Finally, someone can see us!” “What kind of Queen Consort are you, so calm even with ghosts in your chamber?” “Shut up, Wei Rong, let her breathe. She looks like she’s about to faint.” Three ghosts — a stoic scholar, a brash general, and a mischievous noble girl — lingered at her side. They were invisible to all but her. And with them, she learned to survive the poisonous palace. When rumors spread that she was cursed, Ananya stood before the empire’s court. Instead of tears, she offered proof. Instead of fear, she offered dignity. > “If Heaven believes I am cursed, let the fire and smoke betray me. I will not hide.” And Heaven sided with her. Outside the palace, crises struck — starving soldiers, missing supplies, merchants growing fat from stolen grain. Inside, Lady Zhen, the Emperor’s favored mistress, grew bolder by the day, flaunting her beauty and mocking Ananya’s quiet grace. > “Sister, do you still dream of winning His Majesty’s heart? Look at you — plain, dull, unworthy.” “If simplicity is a crime, then let it be mine,” Ananya answered, unshaken. The Emperor indulged Lady Zhen openly… but in the silence of night, he tasted Ananya’s food, lingered at her table, and found himself unsettled by her calm. > “This is not palace fare,” he muttered. “It is lighter,” Ananya replied softly. “Easier to sleep after.” Step by step, conspiracy thickened. At a grand banquet, a poisoned cup was placed in Ananya’s hand. But a ghost’s laugh echoed in her ear — and the cup was swapped. A dancer collapsed instead. From that night on, the Emperor’s gaze changed. He began to notice the woman who never begged for favor, never fought for attention, yet always endured. Still, war brewed at the borders. Betrayals reached even the throne. Assassins crept through the palace halls. And the one person who seemed weakest became the calm at the center of the storm. Through whispered secrets, mischievous hauntings, and quiet resilience, Ananya carved her place in the empire. She would not simply survive. She would rise. And the Emperor who once despised her would one day whisper only her name.
Ashima_Mahajan_ · 190.7k Views

The Strongest Sword: My Unfortunate Awakening.

Amara and Ethan stepped forward, and a barrier, like a translucent dome materialized. It enclosed them with the drones, while the others watched from outside. The next moment, a blindfold construct appeared over Amara's eyes as black pixels, forming a solid band that completely blocked her vision. Ah. Trust training. She was beginning to understand what this exercise was all about. Although she hated being blindfolded. "The goal is simple," Maya confirmed. "Ethan will direct you. You deal with the drones. Communication and trust, that's what we're testing here." Angel's Bane formed in Amara's grip, the familiar weight settling into her palm. She held it steady despite not being able to see. "Are you ready?" Ethan's voice came from somewhere to her left. "Sure," Amara said, keeping her voice level. "Alright," Maya called. "Let's begin." Synopsis: This is your typical world with supernatural occurrences. Except, humanity only knows about the ones that are impossible to cover up. When Wraiths first appeared, the attacks became too widespread to hide. Entire cities witnessed them. Thousands died. Governments failed to contain the panic. Now, Wraith emergency protocols are taught in schools across the world like fire drills. But Wraiths are only the surface. Behind the scenes, a global organization works relentlessly to suppress the truth about everything else lurking in the dark... horrors far worse than the public could ever imagine. And at the center of it all are the Awakened. Rare individuals who suddenly develop supernatural abilities and is recruited to become humanity’s frontline defense against threats most people will never know exist. Among them, five stand above the rest. Five Awakeners destined to appear once every millennium or five centuries. Five powers said to carry the fate of humanity itself. There’s just one problem. One of them wants absolutely nothing to do with any of this. She wants to finish college. Graduate peacefully. Maybe survive adulthood first. Instead, she gets dragged into a hidden war full of monsters, conspiracies, chaotic teammates, life-threatening missions, and people who keep insisting the world is ending. A/N: The story will do well to not just focus on the protagonist but also work on developing the rest of the Five.
Silent_Ragnarok · 6.3k Views

One Piece: The Internet 4.0 Era

Ron traveled to the world of One Piece and rose step by step to the rank of Vice Admiral. But everything collapsed when the Celestial Dragon he was protecting was seriously injured. Ron was expelled from the Navy, and his future seemed doomed. At that moment, a God-tier Entertainment System awakened. The system connected the pirate world to the Internet and even brought over Earth’s entertainment apps and devices. As long as people spent money in those apps, Ron would receive returns. Tiktok, Facebook, PUBG, Light Novels, Dungeon & Fighter… everything appeared. To change the era and put an end to senseless violence, Ron began spreading smartphones across the seas. Apps launched one after another. And from that day forward, the entire pirate world changed. In Amazon Lily, the young girls practiced trend-dance videos every day, while Empress Hancock gained millions of fans with a single glance. Dracule Mihawk got addicted to reading web novels and shouted that one day he would cut open the sky. Vegapunk, Judge, Caesar, and Queen all fought online for the title of “Top Inventor,” until they were eventually defeated by the unbeatable Valpo Alloy. Kaido kept losing matches and even got solo-killed in real life. Big Mom became obsessed with drama series and lost all interest in piracy. Shanks had no choice but to eat the Face-Face Fruit, turning into someone no one dared to ignore. The Five Elders played ranked games every day and shouted at their teammates: “Ron and the Four Emperors, all of you log in right now!” And high above, Im watched everything in silence. A world that had remained unchanged for 800 years… collapsed completely in just one year. -------------------------------- 40 advanced chapters are now available on Patreon!
TripleCrownss · 1m Views

REBIRTH : Chasing The Limelight

Elara’s first life crashed hard. Cruel tricks ruined her name, broke her dreams, and turned the whole entertainment world against her. Friends betrayed her. Lovers sold her out. Everyone she trusted stabbed her in the back. The pain piled up until she felt trapped with no way out. One night, she couldn’t take it anymore. She walked to a river and ended it all in the cold, quiet water. Later, proof came out. Messages. Recordings. Everything showed she had been framed. People posted apologies online. But it was too late. She was already gone. The universe, though, clearly has a twisted sense of humor. Because somehow, Elara came back. She woke up in her own past, every awful memory still sharp in her head. Right then she made a promise she would never break: protect her grandfather no matter what, and never let anyone push her to that dark place again. This time she steps into the entertainment world with her head high. She trains harder, sings better, fights smarter. The same people who once crushed her? Now they get to feel the pressure. Love? Not happening. Her heart is locked tight. But why is it that as she rises and shines brighter, handsome, powerful men start circling her—guys who never even glanced at her in her previous life. The actor smiled at her during a press interview, leaned closer, and said softly, “We should have dinner sometime.” The footballer sent flowers so big they blocked her room door. The surgeon she met at a charity event checked her pulse and then forgot to let go of her wrist. The singer she collaborated with kept calling her name during rehearsals, as if the mic could not hear him well enough. Elara stared at the ceiling one night and sighed. She only wanted to sing. Why did everyone look like they wanted to adopt her, date her, or both? But the worst one came after a concert. The lights had just gone off. Her ears were still ringing. Sweat clung to her neck. She had barely stepped backstage when a shadow blocked her path. She looked up. The CEO of the greatest company in Aurelia stood there. The same man who once said her voice was “not worth investing in.” The same man who had made her life a living hell. Now he held her wrist gently, but firmly. “Let’s talk,” he said. Elara blinked. “About… sponsorship?” “No,” he replied calmly. “About marriage.” Her brain froze. “…What?” “I will give you everything,” he continued, as if asking for a glass of water. “Resources. Protection. Freedom to sing. Become my wife.” Elara stared at him, her mouth open, her thoughts running in circles. This was not how it was supposed to be. Why was the world now skipping steps? NB: This story is set in a fictional world. Aurelia is a country. Solmere, Veston, and Starfall City are the three capital cities of Aurelia. Other cities, such as Lorien and Crelou, are smaller cities. * * * * * Contains few queer characters, messy relationships, slow-burn romance, and some dark themes.
SwiftAngel_SDDS · 267.8k Views

Investing in My Crippled Wife: Every Return Makes Me Stronger

When the world casts you aside, the ultimate comeback begins. Soren was branded a worthless, unawakened dud, a family embarrassment with no future. Ethea was the legendary Ice Empress, now left paralyzed after a catastrophic Gate incident. Cast out by their families, they were forced into an arranged marriage, abandoned and disowned. Their families assumed they were finished, but fate had other plans. That very wedding night, Soren awakens a unique power: the Investment Authority. Risk his life to save hers? Get Supreme grade returns. Help her cultivate again? Gain an equal amount of experience immediately. Cook and feed her? Become the world’s most skilled chef. Through his devotion, Ethea slowly transforms from a broken doll into something that surpasses even her legendary past. And Soren? The "worthless" unawakened trash becomes the most dangerous investor the world has ever seen. Their families wanted to forget them. The world dismissed them as failures. They're about to learn that the greatest returns come from investing in someone everyone else deemed worthless. "You threw us away. Now watch us rise." _______ _____ _ Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is my first time writing in this genre, so please go easy on me. Furthermore, this is purely a work of imagination. Any similarities to real persons or events are coincidental. I'm just here to have fun and hopefully entertain you along the way. If you enjoy the story, please add it to your library and throw some power stones my way. Comments and feedback are always welcome (the good kind and the constructive kind). I'll try to update regularly, but life happens, so bear with me. Now sit back, relax, and watch Soren make the worst investment of his life. Spoiler: It turns out to be the best one. Extra Tags: #ArrangedMarriage #ContractMarriage #HiddenPower #Awakening #IceEmpress #CrippledFemaleLead #MaleLeadGrowth #PowerCouple #SlowBurnRomance #HealingTogether #Investing #Cultivation #AbandonedByFamilies #FromZeroToHero #EmotionalInvestment #WholesomeEndgame
Peace_in_Chaos · 2.9m Views