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Sold into slavery and trapped in the brutal underworld of London, Livia Valenti is placed on the auction block to be sold to the highest bidder. She makes a desperate choice—to place her fate in the hands of the man who caught her stealing. She does not know his name. She does not know his power. She does not know that he is the king. King Henry rules a great kingdom but nothing has unsettled him quite like the pretty, witty thief he met in a crowded market. A mystery. A temptation he cannot ignore. As their worlds collide in secrecy and desire, Livia is pulled from chains into a life far more dangerous than she could have imagined, far more dangerous than slavery itself. One truth defines their love; A king can have any woman but he cannot marry a slave.

This is the story of the royals of the Bagrationi dynasty of kingdom of Kartli in the 16th and 17th centuries,who fought against the Ottomans in order to maintain sovereignty of their kingdom.These royals were captured after one crucial battle in 1599 and were taken as hostages to the capital of the Ottoman empire-Istanbul.You will get to know king of Kartli Simon I,his son-Giorgi X and his grandchildren:Tinatin,Davit and Luarsab.

#Top 20 Webnovel Best Sellers 2021, 2022, 2023, and in 2024 #### History is said to be written by the victors. If so, how about Earth's history? Two millennia ago, a young boy named Emery met a tragic fate. In his final moments, he was transmigrated and accepted into the Universe's most prestigious school of magic. “You are among the chosen few from thousands of human worlds. Whether you seize this opportunity or not, is up to you. You are at Magus Academy, the pinnacle of humanity's ingenuity. Magic, science, and might are all within reach for those who dare to pursue them." [Scan complete - Quadruple affinity. Water, Earth, Plant, and Darkness.] "A quadruple acolyte! Only one in tens of thousands of acolytes possess this!" Thus began Emery’s journey together with his 4 friends from the furthest corner of Earth. Each year they returned to Earth to grow, seek revenge, save the princess, conquer the world, and become Earth's Greatest Magus. Their names are still etched in our history books to this day. Authors Note: I have always been fascinated by writing fantasy relating to historical facts. In this story, you will find characters inspired by real-world myth and legend. The universe I created hopefully will make the reader's imagination excited and logically plausible. I hope you enjoy it. ### Here are some key aspects you'll encounter: MC: The protagonist follows the classic weak-to-strong arc. World: Picture a blend of Harry Potter and Star Wars. System: While it's primarily a magic-based story, there's a structured system in place that's easy to follow. Additionally, elements of cultivation. Harem: No, there are several female interests. But I enjoy romance first. So even if there will be more than one love interest it will be deep. Note: English is not my first language, but you'll notice that my writing and English skills gradually improve throughout the chapters. Other: The novel delves into deep research on science and history, enriching the storyline with factual and intriguing details. Give it a read—you might be pleasantly surprised by what unfolds. Check Out the Video Trailer on youtube type "Earth's Greatest Magus"

Ethan Cole was just an ordinary high school student… until a mysterious blue portal changed everything. Thrown into a strange world where technology no longer exists and history has been forgotten, he soon realizes the truth is far more terrifying This isn’t just another world. It’s a broken timeline. As Ethan struggles to survive, he discovers that time itself is unstable… and he is no longer bound to a single era. Different worlds. Different times. Endless dangers. And one question remains Can he ever find his way back home ?

“It all began with him… and it will end with her beside him” Lord Diatrus is not a man.He is an immortal catastrophe;a being forged from darkness, wrath, and destruction. Feared across the empire, whispered about in trembling voices, he is said to possess the powers of a witch, a wolf, a vampire, a sorcerer… and something far worse. He doesn't feel,He doesn't love,He doesn't spare,His only desire is chaos. But on the night he slaughtered a defiant shaman, she uttered a prophecy that shook even the heavens. “Oh Lord Diatrus… a being will be born… a mere human who will become the weakness beneath your ribs… and the ruin of your soul…”Her head fell before she could finish. Years passed,empires were burned,blood flooded through kingdoms in search of the prophetic being,Yet the words lingered. And then… finally she was found.The human from the prophecy.Brought before him in chains, trembling and fragile… She's mortal.But when Lord Diatrus tried to kill her,He couldn’t. For the first time in his immortal existence… his power failed. Has the indestructible destructor finally met his end?Or is she not his destruction?

In a world where knowledge is power, ignorance is mercy. There exists a truth that no one dares to speak— that every piece of forbidden knowledge comes with a price. Not gold. Not blood. But sanity. Hidden beneath ancient scriptures, buried within lost ruins, and whispered through the minds of the desperate… lies a force known only as Corruption. The more one learns, the closer they drift toward madness—until the line between genius and monster disappears. Fray was never meant to walk this path. Once, he was nothing more than an ordinary seeker, chasing fragments of truth in a world built on lies. But fate is cruel to those who seek too deeply. A single discovery. A single mistake. A single glimpse beyond the veil— —and everything changed. Now marked by knowledge that should not exist, Fray begins to hear whispers no one else can hear… see patterns no one else can understand… and feel something inside him slowly breaking. Or evolving. As ancient powers awaken and hidden forces begin to move, Fray is forced to confront a terrifying question: Is knowledge the path to enlightenment… —or the beginning of corruption? And when the truth is finally revealed— Will there be anything left of him to understand it?

On the night he died, Vaelorian Ashcombe learned the truth too late. The father he had hated all his life had loved him in silence. The friend he had never truly seen gave his life to save him. And the mother he had been taught to call a shameful mistake had once been deeply loved. Then he opened his eyes and woke years in the past. Reborn as the unwanted son of a noble house in Victorian England, Vaelorian swears that this life will be different. He will uncover what happened to his mother. He will tear apart the lies woven through Ashcombe Hall. And he will never again mistake cruelty for truth. But beneath the glitter of aristocratic society, a secret organization is moving through London’s shadows—trafficking children, burying women, buying marriages, and shaping the fates of powerful families from behind a veil of respectability. With a sharp-tongued young woman at his side, a best friend whose devotion hides more than it should, and a father he no longer knows how to face, Vaelorian is drawn into a world of betrayal, blood, and old conspiracies. In this second life, he may finally learn what love truly was. But some truths are cruel enough to destroy a man twice.

A German military scientist traveled back to 1942 during World War II and began to save the empire from collapse...

At Eastwatch, peace is not won. It is maintained. When Edgar Umber arrives at the great border keep as its newest butler trainee, he expects hard work and discipline. What he finds instead is a system where perfection is demanded, mistakes ripple through an entire household, and the smallest detail can carry the weight of diplomacy. Under the sharp guidance of Lunette, a maid burdened with more responsibility than her station allows, Edgar begins to learn the rhythm of service. Every movement must be precise. Every task must be invisible. Every need must be met before it is spoken. But as Eastwatch prepares for one of its most important diplomatic events, the flawless system begins to strain—and Edgar must learn that skill alone is not enough to survive in a world where even perfection can fail.

Conscripted at fifteen, Park Seongjin steps into a war already older than his fear. His father has fallen. His brother is missing. His name is carved into wood and sent toward the frontier. He is not a prodigy. He is not chosen. He is merely another boy placed inside iron and dust. War does not create heroes—it erodes them. Steel demands discipline. Loss demands endurance. Campaign after campaign, repetition after repetition, the body learns before the mind understands. On battlefields ruled by ironclad cavalry and endless formations, he survives—not through brilliance, but through restraint. Not through destiny, but through persistence. Yet in surviving, something begins to take shape. The sword ceases to be a weapon alone. It becomes a path. This is a slow-burning war and progression story about experience, discipline, and the forging of a swordsman—step by step, until the blade and the man are no longer separate. This is my first time sharing my work on a global platform. I truly look forward to your evaluation and feedback. I am particularly interested in how readers from different cultural backgrounds perceive the story. Thank you sincerely. Author Note: This story may soon be contracted with another platform, so it might be removed from webnobel.. If you're interested, please read it while it is still available. Thank you.

The gate did not open. Youngwoo realized they were going to die outside the wall. Abandoned outside the southern gate, a disposable soldier survives when everyone expects him to die. Wounded, poisoned, and cast aside by his own comrades, he begins a brutal climb through the harsh life of a frontier garrison. In the collapsing battlefields of Goryeo, survival demands more than loyalty. It demands strength, strategy, and the blade. War and intrigue will shape the fate of a forgotten soldier. The soldier no one expected to live will become a master. At the edge of a collapsing frontier, a young soldier stands among men who are meant to die first. Wars are decided by generals and kings, but sometimes history remembers the blade of a single soldier.

Becoming a Mutant: At the very beginning, Lancelot awakens the god-level “Pupil Lottery System.” Eyes of power—Geass, Reincarnation Eyes, Shared Eyes, Copy Eyes, Jianjigu, and the Deadly Magic Eye—fall under his control. Thus begins the legendary Eye Saga in Marvel. Geass·Absolute Command: “Black Emperor Xiao, serve me as your king. Serve me as your master. Obey me… until death.” Mutant Reverses the Future: The timeline fractures under the Mutant’s power. Lancelot opens the Reincarnation Eyes, forcing humanity to feel true pain. The Super Shenluo Tianzheng erupts, nuclearizing the world with unstoppable force. Apocalypse Advent Era: Lancelot confronts Susan, stepping over Apocalypse itself, turning the ancient villain into a six-way puppet under his command. Sorcerer Supreme? “Ancient One, in front of my Copy Eyes, all your magic will be replicated, perfected, and optimized.” Thor? “Your Meow Hammer bears the Word of Odin? It’s already overwritten… by me.” Avengers? Against my Mutant army, even Earth’s mightiest heroes tremble. Star-Lord of the Guardians of the Galaxy? “Kid, you’re cute. But you really can’t compete.”

In a rigid aristocratic society where marriages are political and mistresses are open secrets, Alina Ashworth, daughter of a bankrupt merchant is sold to the most powerful and feared man in the kingdom: Austin Moore, Duke of Ravenmoor. Her official title is his bed warmer. This humiliating title means she is his to use, display, and discard. Yet, he never touches her. Every night, she comes to his room, lies on his bed, but he doesn’t even look at her. But in public, he is a different man. At banquets, his hand is always on her waist and he introduces her to others with possessiveness that make men step back and women glare. Furious at being used as a prop, Alina decides that she will not be his silent ornament. If he wants to display possession, she will give him a performance worth watching. Soon, she weaponizes her bed warmer title, turns the humiliation into power and makes him fall for a woman he was never supposed to want.

"Welcome, mortal... do leave your sanity at the threshold." Before you lies a meticulously curated ossuary of human dread-a global registry of the things that haunt the periphery of our vision and the darkest corners of our collective subconscious. From the whispered rituals of the ancient world to the digital demons of the modern age, this Compendium serves as your guided tour through the geography of the nightmare. We spare no soul in our quest for the uncanny. Within these pages, you will encounter: The Ethereal & The Avenging: Seek the crimson reflection of Bloody Mary or the weeping specters that linger in the ruins of history. Maritime Mysteries: Walk the silent, salt-crusted decks of the SS Ourang Medan, where a crew was found frozen in a final, wordless paroxysm of absolute horror. Urban Legends & Modern Maladies: From the hooked-handed killers of lovers' lanes to the hitchhikers who vanish into the midnight mist. The Cryptid & The Corrupted: Track the clawed footprints of the Mothman, the Jersey Devil, and the insatiable hunger of the Wendigo. This archive is a living entity, and it hungers for more. I, your humble curator, have gathered much, but the darkness is vast. Have I overlooked a phantom that haunts your own doorstep? Is there a local legend from your ancestral soil that demands recognition? I implore you to leave your comments. If an urban legend has been missed or a particular monster deserves its moment in the moonlight, speak up. Your contributions are the lifeblood of this monument to the macabre. Enter freely, read by candlelight, and remember: To name the darkness is to claim power over it. But be warned... the darkness is listening.

I wanted nothing more than an ordinary life—free from crushing debt and the endless corporate grind. Instead, I died. And when I opened my eyes, I was in ancient Rome. My father? Gaius Julius Caesar—the man destined to rule, or ruin, the Republic. But history is written in blood. If I do nothing, my new family will be swept away by the coming political firestorm. Power is survival in Rome, and I intend to survive. Armed with modern knowledge, I will reshape the Roman Republic—through banking, insurance, industry, and new political strategies. Rome will never be the same. ============================================== What to Expect: - A grounded story set in the Roman Republic (BCE) - Technological innovation, business, military campaigns, Senate politics, and diplomacy - Based on real history—its religions, places, and historical figures - Smart MC using future knowledge to solve problems - 5 chapters a week, M-F - 10+ chapters ahead on patreon (https://www.patreon.com/cw/MinchoNyangi) ============================================== MinchoNyangi here!  This is the official English edition of [카이사르의 아들이 되었다]. This story was a hit in Korea with over 2 million views(Naver Series), and I have personally revised and expanded this definitive edition specifically for English readers. You won't find this version anywhere else—not even in Korea. Note: This is the only official translation provided by the author. Any versions found on other sites except Royal Road, Webnovel are pirated copies. If you enjoy the story, please support the author by reading the official release here. Thank you

General Lyra, a war-weary commander, discovers a mysterious young woman named Selene on a battlefield. Selene has no memory of her past but possesses a miraculous ability to heal others. Lyra, recognizing her as a potential, takes Selene under her protection. As the two grow closer, their bond is tested by the suspicion of Lyra's lieutenant, a brutal kidnapping, and a fierce battle that forces Lyra to make a ruthless choice to protect Selene's secret. Their journey transforms into a quest for the truth behind Selene's identity, Amidst the court politics and growing danger, Lyra and Selene's developing feelings for each other. Follow their perilous journey as they navigate a world of war, secrets, and an undeniable love that threatens to expose them both.

The twisted fate of the luam.A 17 years old highschool kid's life

It is said that when the moon first turned red, the first vampires were born. Many were ecstatic to worship the moon goddess, Luna, while others rejected the blessing. Due to their blasphemy, they were cursed to turn into Hellios - grotesque creatures with no control over their desires. Hundreds of years later, the war rages on. For Avaline Stark, a young human lady, the war has killed her father and ruined her family. As the middle child of five siblings, she strives to ensure her family doesn't end up on the street. A proposal could be the answer to all their problems, but leaving her family with a wealthy husband is the last thing she wants. A chance meeting with Lord Nightingale replaces her worries with a yearning to learn more about him. It's been ten years of war for the young vampire lord, Sebastian Nightingale. On the night of his return, a grand ball is held to welcome him home. Despite the festivities, the plight of soldiers and the screams of men aren't so easily forgotten. The last thing he expected was to be charmed by a human woman. Avaline's boldness and honesty are a breath of fresh air among the slyness and cunningness of vampire high society. As the two spend time together, their attraction grows, but not everyone approves of their budding relationship. It's a well-known fact that a relationship between a vampire and a human can be nothing more than a quick fling; it's not meant for long term. And yet, Ava wants something more, and she's not the only one, for Sebastian is eager to match her step. When dangers at home and abroad threatened to tear them apart, the two must decide if they're willing to risk duty for love.

​Khon, a failed 35-year-old cosplayer, died of exhaustion the moment he perfected his transformation into Kevius Von Svoboda—the most hated villain in the R18 otome game, LADS. ​Now, he’s woken up in Kevius’s body. ​As the "Walking Death Flag" destined to die in every single route, Khon must use his "Perfect Cosplay" method-acting and 100% game knowledge to outplay fate. ​The script says he dies. But this cosplayer is going off-book.

[A Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance] "Wherever there are shadows, there has to be a light" ~ Seraphina Winters, the Mafia Queen of the 21st century, dies at the age of 28 in an assassination attempt and finds herself facing the trial that will decide her place in the afterlife, i.e. - heaven or hell. However, a weird situation occurs when her bad deeds turn out to be equal to her good deeds performed during her mortal life. To solve the situation, the Council of Afterlife offers her a chance to increase her good deeds and secure her place in heaven. As for the offer - marry the Shadow Lords and revive the cursed land of Shadow City. The council even offers her their newly created system to help her with the impossible task. Dressed in an all-black wedding gown, Seraphina finds herself outside a haunted castle in the depths of a haunted city. From here begins Seraphina's journey of handling her four very hot but dangerous husbands while bringing a very dead city back to life with the help of the system. ----- For more updates about the story, follow me on Instagram: @nightsummer20 ******* Disclaimer: The book cover is mine.