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Nightmares don't end. They layer. When reality fractures, the chosen few are pulled into worlds that shouldn't exist—each one a nightmare more twisted than the last. A warrior sacrifices everything to hold back the darkness. A prisoner fights for survival in a world of endless shadow. A girl loses herself piece by piece, becoming something hollow. A weapon walks the world, carrying stolen power it doesn't understand. Every story is connected. Every nightmare runs deeper. As the layers peel back, the truth emerges: some were never meant to wake up. Some were never real to begin with. And the ones pulling the strings have been playing this game far longer than anyone knows. Ash Eyes is a dark fantasy thriller where protagonists change, realities shift, and survival means sacrificing everything—including yourself. Psychological horror • Multiple POVs • Nested narratives • Nothing is what it seems • this also has graphic violence and body horror • psychological Trauma and identity loss • dark fantasy themes • character death and transformation

WARNING: ITS A 18+ BOOK Heena stretched on the warm sand, sipping coconut water. Finally, peace. No scheming heroines, no brooding male leads—just her and the ocean. “HEENA! MOTHER! I FOUND YOU!” Her eye twitched. Not now. Floating above the beach was a golden lion with sparkling wings. “System 547,” she said, gritting her teeth. “I’m on vacation.” “But the worlds are collapsing! Male leads are going crazy! Villainesses are dying! White lotus heroines are ruining everything!” “Not my problem.” “You’re the Black Lotus! Only you can fix this!” “Exactly why I deserve a vacation.” “No rules! Slap them, seduce them, team up with the villainess—anything!” Heena sipped her coconut. “If I say yes, triple points, rare items from every world, and six months vacation after.” “Done! Anything!” the lion shouted, tail wagging. Heena stood, brushing sand off. “Fine. Show me these broken male leads.” Her smirk was dangerous. . . . The portal threw Heena onto cold marble floors. Her head spun as чуж memories flooded in. Empress Celeste Ravencourt. Five husbands. A dying empire. “Great,” Heena muttered. “I’m the villain.” A tiny golden lion appeared beside her. “Welcome to World 12! You’re married to five powerful men who all hate you. They’re meeting tonight to poison you and crown the heroine instead.” “Let me guess,” Heena sighed. “White lotus?” “Lady Seraphina. Sweet, kind, system-backed. They’re all in love with her.” Heena rubbed her temples. The body was weak, starved, exhausted. No wonder Celeste died so easily. “Fine,” she said, pulling off the heavy jewelry. “That empress is dead. I’m not.” She chose a simple dark dress, tied her hair up, and met her reflection. The sadness vanished. Confidence took its place. At dinner, five men waited—cold, powerful, deadly handsome. Warriors, priests, generals, spies. Every one of them wanted her gone. Wine was poured into her glass. Poisoned. Obvious. They watched her closely. Heena lifted the glass, smiling lightly. “To new beginnings.” She drank it all. The silence cracked. Nothing happened. Their faces changed—shock, fear, disbelief. Heena leaned back, calm and smiling. “Now,” she said softly, “which one of you thought killing me would be that easy?” AUTHORS NOTE: Thank you so much for all the support! I love writing for all of you, but balancing work and writing is quite challenging. If you want me to keep updating consistently, your support really helps. Castle: 10 extra chapters per week Gacha: 20 extra chapters per week Thank you for reading and supporting my story!

In a brutal world where power, desire, and betrayal collide, several lives become dangerously entangled around a secret empire built on violence and spectacle. After a devastating betrayal, Jack Morrison loses everything—his marriage, his sense of identity, and nearly his life. Broken but determined to survive, Jack rebuilds himself in the shadows, an underground club where wealthy elites indulge in forbidden games of sex, violence, and dominance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Release Schedule: 2 Chapters a week. Tuesday & Saturday 12:30pm est. Free Access to Character Illustrations and advanced chapters: https://www.patreon.com/PrinceBlack

Hmmm, The Origin's Vessel. Everything changed when an entirely different species appeared, beings humanity couldn't even understand. They were unknown, powerful, and nothing like anything humans had ever encountered before. Instead of revealing their existence to the world, they were taken in, studied, and kept hidden, believing that nothing could possibly go wrong. But they were wrong. The apocalypse begins. Chaos spreads, insane battles break out, and humanity is suddenly forced to fight for its survival. The surface is no longer safe, and even hiding underground doesn't guarantee survival. Governments fall, people disappear, and the world they once knew slowly turns into something completely different. Then everything changes when Nova, a mysterious Spiritual Being, enters the body of a human gaining a vessel. From that moment, secrets begin to surface, hidden powers begin to awaken, and mysteries that were buried for years start revealing themselves. But every answer only creates another question. They thought they understood the Origins, they thought they understood Orynx, and they thought they understood the different power systems that existed between these beings. They were wrong. The deeper they go, the more they realize that what they know is only a small piece of something much bigger. There are ancient beings, forgotten histories, worlds beyond Earth, powers they have never encountered, and secrets surrounding Nova that even she doesn't completely understand. Every secret has a reason. Every mystery has a story. And sometimes, discovering the truth can be more dangerous than remaining ignorant. As the survivors continue fighting to stay alive, they will slowly discover that the apocalypse was never the whole story. It was only the beginning. Read The Origin's Vessel now on WebNovel.

In his past life Sū Yìbái the general's mansion's legitimate first young master was sent away from the general's household. Separated from his twin due to the ploy of his father's concubine, he was raised in the countryside for twenty years, studying medicine, alchemy and various other arts under a mysterious scholarly couple. One day a letter from the capital arrives, his father summoning him, to witness his grandmother's final moments, Returning to the capital, he's married off to the sixth prince whom he was engaged too, working tirelessly for the sixth prince, to help him recover his health and walk again, plotting against the crown prince, gathering immeasurable wealth, winning over court officials and finally rising to the dragon throne. After ascending, the sixth prince showed his true colors and dug out Yìbái's heart to make medicinal placenta for Sū Yìchén, his concubine born half brother, As he died Yibai realized the world he lived in was nothing more than a story and his brother was the son of heaven in this story, and his heartless husband was the male lead, his fated one. Yìbái was just a stepping stone for them, and as the light faded, he woke up in a different world, a world where the people lived in a different time with different propriety, undergarment like clothing could be worn, exposing their skin. People here could also cultivate, like in his world, tall buildings made of glass and steel, with no more ruling family, here in this world of differences, he learned to live again. Opening his own clinic and slowly over time becoming known as the golden hand, a renowned doctor who could pull a person back from the brink of death, his elixirs became known for advancing cultivation but he was never able to pass the hurdle in his heart, hence leading to stagnation in his own cultivation. One day a weird demonic beast horde attacks the hospital, where Yìbái was performing a lecture at and Yibai dies once again, protecting the student's in the lecture halls. Yibai thought he'd finally led the end of his life, after all, not everyone gets a second chance and for that, he was grateful, but he awoke again, Back in the beginning, in the ferry he had traveled to the capital in, this time, by chance, he encounters a stranger in danger, saving him for the sake of stealing a dagger, not knowing the stranger he was stealing from and had inadvertently saved the life of was the crown prince. ercept but later, he got caught Cunning little theif, do you still want to escape? however, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't avoid falling into his trap and marrying the arrogant man. Just when he thought he had married a heartless man again, the arrogant man comforted him while whispering in his ear. "Don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, everyone in Da Cheng will give you face" When Su Yìbái, the rumored omega who was said to be so ugly, he was sent to the countryside, married the crown prince known to be immoveable at heart, cruel enough to cripple his brother, the sixth prince because of the emperor's favor, everyone was waiting to see the joke and betting, how long would Yibai survive? But then the ugly omega was revealed to be stunning, displaying amazing medical skills. Everyone realized that the "hillbilly" they all were looking down on was an a unparalleled doctor, then, did they not only witness the cunning intelligence of the crown princess but also witnessed how jealous and love crazed the crown prince could be.

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

Her childhood was forged in shadows, and she was sharpened into a weapon, trained to be a ghost, a killer—an instrument of vengeance. The target: a decorated general who brought down her family. But fate doesn't follow orders. Just as Lara was about to execute her long-planned mission, everything spiraled out of control. A military convoy intercepted her escape route—escorting none other than the general himself. And then came the moment that changed everything. A blinding crash. Screeching tires. Her body was thrown like a ragdoll, then darkness. She had a fleeting recollection of another world, another lifetime where kings ruled the land with an iron fist. But she woke up, and twelve long months had passed.  She did not know where she was or who she was. She remembered nothing. They told her different names. A child with trembling hope whispered, “Mommy, your name is Moira Torres.” Her doctor insisted, “Your admission slip says Larissa Reyes.” A hardened general leaned close and commanded, “Remember who you are. Remember your mission.” Then another general—dangerously calm, incredibly familiar—looked at her as if she mattered and asked, “Can I call you Lara?” The name unlocked something buried deep in her soul. Lara Norse Kromwel. Daughter of General Odin Norse. Empress of the First Empire. But the man who watched her most closely dismissed it with cold certainty. “This is the 21st century,” he said. “What nonsense are you spouting? What Empress? You are my woman. You can only be mine!"

Zairainah Millis was working student who was abused mentally by her co-workers transmigrated in the novel and became the hated villainess, Navia Devineris. Navia Devineris.... A villainess in the story... Destined to die at the end of the story... And betrayed by someone she love...

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.

Lucas Elliott, the formidable CEO of ZigLan Corp. is known to the boardroom as "The Ice King" and to the underworld as the lethal Elian. Behind his iron mask, he battles with Cystic Agnosia, a rare neurological disorder that leaves him suffering from cold-induced seizures and psychological isolation . He has built his life on absolute control, until one night of drug-induced passion with a stranger shatters his icy resolve. Beatrice Kingston, a talented designer from the humble streets of Oakhills, is the victim of her sister’s cruel envy. Orchestrated into a high-stakes betrayal, she finds herself pregnant with the heir to an empire she doesn't understand. When Lucas discovers her, he whisks her away, to hide her from the vipers in his own family and his ruthless rival, Damien. As the "Ice King" begins to melt under the warmth of Beatrice’s presence, the war turns deadly. With Damien tightening his grip on the government and the underworld, Lucas must navigate a minefield of sabotage and secrets. In a world where love is a liability and power is a death sentence, Lucas and Beatrice must decide if their fragile bond is a sanctuary or a target.

Zarracen returns as a hero to the empire a dragon’s corpse dragged back. Armor askew. They trudge their way back body tired and broken. Home. She expects gratitude. She expects many things like a higher title. What they did not expect was to become the Royal Guard for the First Princess of the Ixmtaraza Empire. Isabella Desdemona. The hero is pulled into confusing politics and relationships within the castle walls. While without the empires converge and allies are made that could break the Ixmtaraza Empire. 18+ for excessive violence and other triggering content.

[Warning R18+ Mature Content] In her previous life, Aria was the devoted fiancée of Lucas, the golden boy of the entertainment industry. She gave him her resources, her fame, and her heart, only to be betrayed. He cheated on her with her "innocent" stepsister, Bella, stole her inheritance, and left her to die in a cold mental hospital. When Aria opens her eyes again, she is back in the hotel room on the night she was drugged and ruined. But this time, she doesn't run into the trap. Instead, she stumbles into the forbidden penthouse suite—and into the arms of Damien, the terrifying tycoon and Lucas's uncle who holds the entire city in his grasp. He is dangerous, ruthless, and plagued by a violent, agonizing nerve disorder that drives him to the brink of madness. No doctor can cure him... except Aria. Seeing a chance for the ultimate revenge, Aria suppresses her fear and presses her thumb against the lethal pressure point on his neck. "Mr. Damien, I can stop the pain. In exchange… marry me." From rejected fiancée to the untouchable "Little Aunt," Aria uses her new status and medical mastery to crush her enemies in the showbiz world, all while managing a contract marriage that is quickly becoming dangerously real. *** The beautiful cover art belongs to me and was commissioned by DuruDara on Instagram! Let's Connect: Instagram: dolly_.roma Discord: DollyRoma#7887

In a vast, emotionless void, a soul lamenting its past life is forcibly bound to a "dog system" and cast into the cycle of reincarnation. Armed with the Full Memory Palace, a purple-tier talent allowing for perfect recall and mental organization, the protagonist begins his journey not as a hero, but as Mu Zhong, a neglected child in a cold, high-society family. His first life is a "Hell Start." Born to a servant mother who dies of grief and a father who refuses to acknowledge him, Mu Zhong survives by playing the fool. He masks his genius by devouring library books at lightning speed, building a mental fortress of knowledge while navigating a household of sinister siblings and political schemes. His path takes a sharp turn when he is forced into a political engagement with Xiao Wan’er, a sickly young girl discarded by her own family as a bargaining chip. What begins as a marriage of convenience transforms into a decade-long struggle against fate. Mu Zhong becomes Wan’er’s sole protector, cooking her meals, teaching her stories of self-reliance, and secretly hacking medical databases to find a cure for her terminal brain cancer. As the years pass, the "Monster of Rationality" finds his cold logic crumbling under the weight of genuine affection. However, in a world where "good people die early," the reality of her condition and the cruelty of the Xiao family force him into a heartbreaking farewell. But for a host of the System, death is only the beginning. From surviving a zombie-infested apocalypse to reaching the "Realm of Gods" in high-fantasy worlds like Konosuba, Mu Zhong carries the scars and skills of every life forward. Whether he is a master hacker, an Anti-Nation class swordsman, or a cynical traveler, he remains a man walking a path of danger, seeking to transcend the "Bubble" and challenge the unknown voices overseeing his existence. Currently Opened Worlds Are... 1-Currently Unknown 2-Common World 3-Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 4-Highschool of the Dead 5-KonoSuba To be expected... 6-Sword art Online... 7-Honkai Impact 3rd... If anyone wants to Buy the Whole story until KonoSuba then Please patreon.com/collection/1699449 I will Upload Sword Art Online Later together with Honkai

FATED TO HIS DARKNESS "Are you trying to gain my attention?" he asked, a note of cynicism in his voice and gave her his devilish smile. ______________________________________________ "You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how... He does not love softly. He loves completely. He claims. He conquers. He destroys. Aliena was never meant to be seen. Abandoned by fate and betrayed by those closest to her, she survived by sheer will... until the Crown Prince of Nacrifa set his golden-red eyes on her. Sebastian is ruthless, feared, and dangerous. Possessive beyond reason, he binds her to him with a mate bond older than kingdoms, older than light. Her power awakens something within him...something dark, primal, and intoxicating. Wolves remember their masters. Witches whisper in the shadows. And the ancient forces of Hell stir… To be with him is to surrender. To love him is to risk everything. But she is his. And he will burn kingdoms, silence witches, and tear worlds apart before anyone dares touch his future queen. Passion, power, and danger intertwine in a romance where the night itself trembles…

The young Ye Chen awakens the Heaven-defying bloodline of the Phoenix Race, only to have it cruelly taken away by his beloved woman, Ye Lin'er. However, misfortune turns into a blessing as he acquires eight Human Emperor Towers. The Evolution Divine Tower can evolve all things; even a small snake can become a True Dragon. The Enlightenment Divine Tower enables instant enlightenment, allowing the cultivation of any martial art with ease. The Celestial Soul Divine Tower contains the legacy of the Alchemy Dao, capable of refining various Heaven-Defying Elixirs. ...

Having traveled to the Otherworld game for ten years, Li Ang, without any cheats or a wise mentor, fought his way to become the core support of the world's strongest Adventurer's Guild as an ordinary person, earning outstanding merit and being considered the cornerstone of the guild. However, after the team introduced a brand-new merit algorithm, he was defined as consuming resources without contributing and was directly 'optimized'. Ten years of effort went down the drain, and it was only then that the game system appeared in front of him. He decided to reorganize a highly professional and efficient Adventurer's Guild to return to the peak. "Yes, you're a founding member, but if veterans loaf off openly, how can we lead the group?" "The recent key tactics all revolve around my Support Magic—" "Yeah, which made everyone exhausted to death," a member interrupted Li Ang's words.

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance. It was a weird club that sold strange items, assisted by a servant girl with 300 years of work experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club, exchanging everything precious they owned just to fulfill their desires. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Each successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little. “Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.” Thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss.

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