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On the surface, Seoul never sleeps: humans live, love, and fight for their own dreams. But in the shadows, a secret war between vampire families has raged for centuries, each clan vying for sovereignty over a world that can never be revealed. Lee Jeong-Hoon and Seo Yuna were born to defend their rival bloodlines, heirs to a legacy steeped in blood and silence. When their paths cross, an envolvment that should be forbidden seems to rise, and with it, secrets buried for millennia begin to awaken. Caught between family loyalty, the manipulation of a human order thatdiscover forgotten truths, and memories that should never been revised, Jeong-Hoon and Yuna must choose: obey their imposed destiny... or defy the night and rewrite their own history.

In her past life, Elmira was the ultimate shield—a top-tier bodyguard who never let her guard down. But even the strongest shield can be broken from behind. A single act of betrayal ended her career—and her life. Or so she thought. Opening her eyes in a filthy slum of a medieval world, she finds herself trapped in the frail body of a young girl named Maria. No weapons, no backup, and no strength. Just a gnawing hunger and a world that preys on the weak. But they are wrong about her. She is not just a helpless child. Deep inside... lies the mind of a veteran operative armed with modern knowledge. A sleeping beast waiting for the right moment to wake up. When danger inevitably comes knocking, the world will learn a terrifying lesson: You can strip a soldier of her armor, but you can never take away her lethality. From the dregs of the slums to the halls of the Royal Academy, this is the story of a girl who swore never to trust again—yet finds herself wielding her sword to protect once more. What to expect: Smart & Ruthless Female Lead: A protagonist who thinks before she acts and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Brains over Brawn: The MC has low mana capacity. She wins through strategy, modern martial arts (Judo/CQC), and physics—not by overpowering enemies. Psychological Depth: A realistic portrayal of trauma and trust issues. No instant "power of friendship." Magic Academy Arc: School life, but with high stakes, political schemes, and class discrimination. Weak-to-Strong: A steady progression where the MC earns her power through hard work and cleverness. Modern Knowledge: Using science to exploit magic systems. Cinematic Style: immersive descriptions. Perfect for readers who enjoyed: The tactical genius of "The World's Finest Assassin," the emotional depth of "Violet Evergarden,", the darkness of "Made In Abyss" and in the underdog triumphs of "The Irregular at Magic High School." If you are looking for a protagonist who uses science to defy magic and cold logic to survive betrayal, welcome to Maria’s world. DAILY UPDATES. also this novel is published in these two: https://www.scribblehub.com/ https://www.royalroad.com/

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

In a world, where silence holds power, and the sky bleeds secrets. One forgotten girl, moves through the Nine Court beneath a crimson. unseen, unheard and totally unforgiving.

Survival was the first thing Lorelei had learned. Her power had marked her from birth, a curse that should have left her abandoned — yet someone still took her in, raised her, cared for her. She knew it couldn't last, knew something would shatter the fragile peace, but she clung to that faint hope anyway: that this happiness would stretch on forever. It didn't. Just as she had with her mother, her own hands had killed him. And in the wreckage of her grief, a figure emerged — the only answer to her questions, the only guide through the bloody path she walked carrying along the sorrow of those she killed.

To what extent are you a person? To what extent are your personal values identified and freely crafted on your own? Give a beast a prey, and it would learn to be a predator. Give a person an inch, and they’ll take a mile. Just like animals yearn to sit at the top or feel safe, it's in humans’ nature to have dominion over everything they want. And just like how animals have fangs to rip through skin, humans have Concepts to shape the world to their whim. Our story takes place in a world like our own, a planet called Petra, a sphere trapped in the Sun’s orbit. Just like how the Sun influences our day and night cycle due to your world's Concepts and understandings, humans have developed the ability to physically morph and change reality. We do this by achieving great levels of understanding of these things we call Concepts. Yet only those who wield both vast influence and profound understanding can bend perception itself, altering the very way people see the world. Empowered with these Concepts, guilds, corporations, and nations alike are all clawing for mass influence our the world. With all the factions' budding heads, effective manpower has become a hot commodity. Paying for the temporary loyalty, Freelancers take on these extra tasks while darker work is handled by Journalists. Stay toned and bear witness to the birth of the next World Editor.

“A throne of skulls. A sword of midnight. And a secret buried in blood.” In a world scarred by fallen gods and forgotten wars, one name strikes fear into the hearts of mortals and immortals alike — Vorath, the Lord of Midnight. Seated upon a throne forged from the skulls of kings, demons, and dragons, he rules the ruins of a dying age with his cursed blade, Nox Obscura, and a will unchallenged… until now. When two young warriors — Kaelen, a reluctant heir to ancient magic, and Seralyn, a bladeborn knight haunted by prophecy — are sent into the heart of Vorath’s dark dominion, they encounter a power far greater than they imagined… and a man whose monstrous legend may be hiding a deeper truth. As whispers rise from the bones of the dead and the gods themselves conspire in secret, the first threads of a prophecy long buried begin to stir. But in the shadow of the throne, light is not always salvation… and the darkest soul may yet be the key to the world’s final reckoning.

The world is being invaded by monsters that pour out of mysterious Spatial Cracks. To survive, humanity abandoned wars and united under sects that gather cultivators to fight the endless tide of monsters. Because of this, becoming a cultivator is no longer a dream, but a terrifying nightmare. One day, Desper awakened his Origin and became a cultivator. Accepting his fate, he prepared to spend his life fighting the monsters threatening humanity. But he discovered a terrifying truth. “My clan is the enemy of the world?! We are helping the monsters?! We are the root of every problem?!” What will he do? How will he hide his identity? Will he chase his past? This is the story of Desper, of losing those he loved, seeking revenge in their name, and walking a path that may shatter everything he thought he knew.

I don’t own anything. Kara Zor-El from a Earth where she is treated like a criminal, after she was framed, cheated on, and betrayed, The League including her cousin locked her away into the Phantom Zone without hearing her side. They celebrated a criminal being sent away but what they don’t know is two Gods were watching along with other powerful beings as they saw them annoyances. Now thanks to the Supreme Gods of DC Omniverse and Marvel Omniverse who watched the events with shaking heads, they give her a role as there second in both there Multiverses, or any other universes connected to them to punish those who do wrong. MC is Intersex but prefers girls and OP.

Zeraida Winterland was never supposed to marry into the Arventine Empire. Once a runaway heiress turned aspiring celebrity, she had dreams far from the icy walls of upper-class society. But when fate and a secret family pact throw her into a cold and loveless marriage with Xaviere Arventine, a billionaire still mourning the loss of his first love, she finds herself caught between duty and desire. Haunted by the tragic death of his childhood sweetheart, Xaviere has built steel walls around his heart. The new woman in his life? Just a pawn in a family strategy, or so he thinks. Until one night, drugged and broken, he stumbles home, only to find his new wife not as delicate as she seems. Zeraida subdues him with a graceful hand in a shocking turn of events, revealing her hidden strength and mysterious past. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Xaviere is forced to confront his grief and the possibility that love might come in the most unexpected form. Zeraida, meanwhile, must navigate the cruel games of the elite and prove that she’s more than just a name on a marriage certificate. In a world of power plays, betrayal, and social warfare, can two broken souls learn to fight not against each other, but for each other?

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Ye Qiu is a prodigy in the world of racing. Just as he’s about to claim his second championship, his car spins out of control, shattering everyone’s expectations. But no one knows the truth — the real culprit isn’t Ye, but the Car God System that’s fusing with him at that very moment. "No choice?" "You didn't merge with me sooner or later, but chose to during my final race. Wasn't it on purpose?" "Ahem, I really couldn't help it at the time,"

After dying from unpaid overtime (and maybe a little too much caffeine), Rin Lee wakes up in a world filled with magic, danger... and far too many ridiculously attractive men. Before he can even process what's happening, a glowing blue window appears. [Welcome, Host! You have been selected by the BL System.] [Complete your romantic missions or face immediate tragic death.] "HUH?! SYSTEM, what do you mean 'tragic death'?! And more importantly... BL?!" Now trapped in a story that seems determined to embarrass him at every turn, Rin must survive chaotic love quests, suspicious holy knights, eccentric demons, and one impossibly handsome Demon General who's supposedly destined to destroy the world. The problem? The BL System insists he's Rin's perfect match. "OH, GREAT SYSTEM! PLEASE, JUST KILL ME NOW! THERE'S NO WAY I CAN MAKE THE DEMON GENERAL FALL IN LOVE WITH ME!" "You're here again?" the Demon General asks with a faint smile. "You really do enjoy following me around. Should I finally take you on that date you mentioned?" "HUH?! WAIT—WHEN DID I EVER SAY THAT?! I'M GOING TO DIE TODAY!!" A chaotic fantasy full of comedy, slow-burn romance, mystery, and one very persistent System that absolutely refuses to let its Host rest.

This story begins during the canon timeline, bridges world-breaking events, and continues past the series finale. Dracule Marya Zaleska has always lived in the shadow of her father, Dracule Mihawk, the world’s greatest swordsman. But Marya is no ordinary heir to a legendary name. Gifted with the enigmatic Oni-Oni no Mi (Mist-Mist Fruit), she wields the power to summon spectral apparitions and manipulate the veil between the living and the dead. Yet, this power is both a blessing and a curse, as it binds her to a destiny she does not yet understand. Determined to escape her father’s towering legacy, Marya sets out on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, a woman shrouded in mystery who sacrificed herself to protect a secret so profound it could shake the foundations of the world. Along the way, Marya discovers fragments of her mother’s past—clues that lead her to ancient ruins, forgotten battles, and a conspiracy that ties her family to the origins of the Devil Fruits themselves. As Marya delves deeper into the mysteries of her lineage, she navigates treacherous seas, faces off against ruthless enemies, and uncovers the truth about the Mist-Mist Fruit’s dark origins. But the closer Marya gets to the truth, the more she realizes that her parents’ sacrifices were not just for her sake—they were to protect the world from a looming catastrophe. As the line between ally and enemy blurs, Marya must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether to embrace her Mist-Mist powers or reject them to forge her own path. "Dracule Marya Zaleska: Oni Phantom - Devil Fruit Origins" is a tale of legacy, sacrifice, and self-discovery. In a world where the past and present collide, Marya’s journey will reveal the secrets her parents died to protect and challenge her to rise above the shadows of her name to become a legend in her own right. Will she uncover the truth in time to save the world, or will the weight of her legacy consume her? #FinalSaga #PostCanon #BridgeLore #PostTimeskip #CanonExpansion #WorldBuilding #HighWordCount #DailyUpdate

Find a mate. Bear a cub. Save the world. Left stranded on an empty road with nothing but her purse and a broken heart, Lin Wan follows the only direction available to her and walks straight into a world that was never meant for her. The Beast Continent is vast and wild and runs on rules she does not understand, and apparently her body has exactly three hours before it starts shutting down. The solution, according to the cheerful system that just moved into her head, is simple. Find a mate. Bear a cub. Save the world. Problem solved The cold, stripe marked leopard warrior who pulled himself out of a wild pool and looked at her like she was his before she even knew his name was not exactly what she had in mind. But he is what she has. And somehow, in this strange world under a stranger sky, that might be enough.

Sixteen years ago, Tierney Duke lost the love of her life in a battle against a secret organization known only as the Suits. Forced into hiding, she raised her daughter, Katherine, far from the dangerous world of magic, prophecy, and war. But destiny cannot be hidden forever. When Katherine discovers she is one of the legendary Chosen Ones, her life changes overnight. Alongside her closest friends, she awakens extraordinary powers tied to ancient forces—earth, sea, wind, fire, spirit, and more. As dark enemies emerge from the shadows, Katherine and her newfound allies must learn to control their abilities, uncover long-buried secrets, and prepare for a conflict that has been centuries in the making. Their journey takes them across the world in search of the remaining Chosen Ones, forging powerful friendships and facing impossible sacrifices. But an ancient enemy is gathering strength, reviving forgotten horrors and manipulating forces that were never meant to return. As the battle between light and darkness escalates, Katherine must embrace her destiny and unite the Chosen Ones before everything they love is destroyed. Filled with magic, action, found family, romance, and epic adventure, The Guardian Series is a fantasy saga about courage, destiny, and the power of standing together against impossible odds.

Hi. I'm a prostitute. Shocked? Don't be. I was named Dorothy McAllen by my parents but life made me Marilyn Paltan, a whore. I thought being a prostitute was the end of life, but little did I know there's still a light at the end of the tunnel. "Dori it's our mate!" My wolf screamed after five years she's being dormant. Mate? Does a prostitute have a mate? Not just a mate but Mates? Delta Lucian and Delta Lucifer the most powerful werewolf generals are my mates? Fraid they'll never take a prostitute like me I'm sure. But wait, when Lucifer grabbed my ass, his other hand pulled my jaws and I faced his ferocious eyes as he breathed, "I will support you, even if you want to become an assassin but any man that touched what belongs to me, will surely rot in hell!" I thought that was all untill Lucian opened the door and snatched me from his twin brother, before sealing my lips with kisses and then inserted a finger in my hole and warned me, "I own you Whore. Every hand that touches you expect mine will be dipped in the Hades till thy kingdom comes" Damn! The two of them are fuckin enemies! I mean I'm mates with twin brothers that hate each other. Save me!

Mura, the daughter of Casita based Politician, a snubber and arrogant girl is mostly lonley, she had a crush on a popular gangsters that called themselves ROCKET GANG. Fate brought them together, rocket gang mentioning five boys came to rent her father's second apartment just in thesame compound as her house, then the popular school singing group that called themselves RAVE LORDESS also came to live in her house too. she saw, she fought, she fell inlove, she battled, she won. JOIN ME IN THIS JOURNEY

Bella Trump is an aspiring Actress that wanted to fulfill her life long dream as well as her dead mother's of becoming a famous actress. Her dream and wishes were aborted when she had a one night stand with a man by mistake and her father gave her a mission to spy on the notorious Mafia group in the city if she wanted him to help in sponsoring her Career. Bella had no other choice than to venture into the Lion's den and there she met the least expected person! The man she slept with. Miguel Rodriguez, the most notorious Mafia lord that ushered several drug distribution across the state. As things goes on, Bella discovered that behind the mask of a notorious Mafia Lord was a loving man with a painful past. What happened when Bella asked him to marry her because he slept with her so that she could spy on him?

Kyrah does her best for her work and family but things don't work out the way she planned. hiding a long term crush on her friend Jinyoung because of her feelings of inadequacy can she scale through various pitfalls in her life to become indomitable?.