sliceoflife

Kaija had lost everything within a week. Her boyfriend of four years. Her best friend since kindergarten. Even her job. The airline she worked for had demanded S$200,000 in compensation, right before firing her. Just as Kaija thought her life was done, Charles Kosonen extended his hand. Not only did the heir of the largest media group in S Country ask to clear her debts, he even offered her an exclusive contract at his recording label KE. "Mr. Kosonen," she told him, "my singing is nowhere near the level of the artists at KE." "Then maybe you've never listened to yourself properly," he said. A week later, Kaija found herself on the couch to his flat, with fine wine burning through her veins and his cold hand rested gently against her face. "Kaija, you're shaking," he murmured, thumb grazing her cheek. "Are you scared of me?" "I'm not scared of you," she whispered, placing her hand over his. "I'm deciding whether I should kiss you first, or wait for you to kiss me." [Warnings: 18+ Only] - Reverse Harem - Explicit Smut - Multiple Mature Themes

Ten thousand years ago, the Era of wonders and fantasies fell due to great battle which was known as the battle of heaven and earth which caused mana to disappear but now thousands of years later due to some unknown reasons, that same mana has reawakened in an era of science and technology, so what happens when magic meet science? with the fall of an Era another has rose surpassing the other and reaching the pinnacle. hundreds of years later, this era has become that of endless possibility and wonders with the fusion of magic and technology. Robert an outstanding candidate for Awakening, one unrivaled in his class and the top of the class one seen as true genius in terms of understanding, intelligence and learning but he is hit with a harsh reality on the day of awakening. he is shocked beyond belief when gets to awaken the weakest talent of all, white and from that very moment his life turned upside as those who once praised him rained mockery on him, even the girl he thought who would be his support block during his time of crisis was just a ticking time bomb who revealed her true nature, this further breaking him down. on that same day disasters strikes and he forced to fight for survival in the bid to save his loved one and protect her from harm but it all goes for nothing, bloodied and battered on the brink of death he refused to accept his fate and this ignites an ancient power inside of him and it awakens. With an ancient long forgotten being residing in him, this being grants him, his legacy and knowledge and from that day on this life takes a giant leap as he takes on life with a whole brand new turn. but with great power comes with great trouble, a world brimming with adventure and danger, along his path of ascending to the top is fraught with danger and obstacles but they is more to his existence and that of the power which course through his veins and body than what truly meets the eye as they are those who wish to covert the power within him for their own even gods. his journey is filled with adventure and danger as he navigates this world, he makes friends along the way as friendship, teamwork and romance plays a part in his journey as he seeks to reach the top to be able to protect those he holds dear to heart as he seeks out the origins of his father but this was just the tip of the iceberg! (From the author) ^___^ I hope you enjoy this story of mine cuz this is a whole brand new world P.S Author

Cursed, Elijah had to find his way back to his realm but the only way back is by breaking the curse. How could he find the cure, perhaps the cure had found him.

Princess Rosemary feels like a wilted flower in her father’s court. Born into a society that places power on a pedestal, her frail body and weak angelic powers only earn scorn from her fellow nobles and icy contempt from her father. Suffocated by mean whispers and rejection, Rose’s gentle spirit eventually breaks, driving her to do the unimaginable– jumping off a bridge on a stormy day. But as she sinks into the water, memories of her brother's kindness renew her will to live. Yet, it might already be too late as she's dragged under the current of the raging river. All hope seems lost until a hand reaches in and grabs her– a pair of cold eyes peer back at her. Would their owner bring the salvation she so desperately craves, or a continuation of the emotional torment she has endured since childhood?

Eldritch horrors, anomalies, one might say are considered by most, if not all, to be evil. However, I would not say this is true, for out there in the emptiness of the void resides a being. People consider him, or should I say “IT”. Ageless, the beginning of sound, or to be more exact, Endless. Born from the first sound produced when the cosmos was created, and with his creation came a name that traveled across the void: Eranthis Rauk Imu Kôrath, or as he likes to call himself, “Erik.” Countless years pass, and a whispered hum flows through the void. There, but not there at the same time. If you ever manage to hear it, you might notice that this hum is different from a static roll. It is more like the sound of a tune: soft yet captivating, one that entices you to sit down and enjoy the melody. But this is not some cheerful beat one might expect. No, it feels lonely… almost sad to listen to. __________________________ This is a story about an eldritch being, born at the beginning of time from the first sound to ever be produced. Erik, a lonely fellow, has lived countless years alone in the emptiness of the void with nothing but his voice and a guitar he conjured after scouring through planets and civilizations from music “prayers” that flow to him no matter the distance. In his everlasting loneliness, he meets someone people of the modern age will recognize. She introduces herself as an Endless. Her name: Lady Death. Through her, Erik decides to venture out of his lonely life and try something new. This is where the adventure truly begins, as his music will finally be heard by countless others for the first time. I am writing this as my first novel. Understand that I am not good at writing at all. Hell, even this introduction took me an hour to come up with, and I still think it needs work. I just decided that since I have read almost every good and upcoming fan fiction on this site, I might as well try my own. Who knows? It might be a banger. This work is inspired by the fanfic Re:Life with Karmic Gacha (Modern Family). This is only inspired by that fanfic; I do not plan to use any of its ideas or plots. I just really liked it and wanted to put my own twist on things. The only thing I might be using is the format for writing song scenes. The world Erik will go to is a mashed-up world of different anime, TV shows, and movies, with some real-world characters as well. There will be a harem; however, I might keep it to two or three girls, depending on what you readers want. If you really want a couple more, I can add them, but no more than five. Like I said, I’m not great at writing, but I want to challenge myself, so why not? I’ll try my best to make sure no girl in the harem is forgotten, like in so many other novels. Chatgpt is used only for spelling and grammar mistakes. Even when I used it for this intro I took out punctuation I did not like such as this ( — ) whatever the hell that is supposed to mean. If you guys see any mistake let me know in the comments for that chapter. __________________________ ALL CHARACTERS, TV SHOWS, MOVIES, ANIME, OR ANY OTHER PROPERTIES BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR ANY OF THEM. The only things I own are the main character, Erik, and any OC characters that appear. Hope you have a good read.

Additional TAGS: Heavy NTS, NTR, Dominant Stag MC, NO-YURI, no yaoi, extreme kinks, dub-con, OP MC

A genius inventor dies and awakens in his younger self's body... but not quite. This isn't his original younger self-it's an alternate version from a reality where the supernatural is real. To make matters even more chaotic, he discovers that someone has decided he is the successor to Solomon. Now, he possesses the power to enslave devils. Armed with his intellect and newfound abilities, it's time to spark a worldwide revolution... starting from his garage! --- Tags: Neutral-Evil MC (enslavement, selfish MC), Harem (of course), Inventions, Technological Progress, Sacred Gear Creation, AU DxD Universe (part of Dragon's Omniverse). --- Patreon.com/Pleam This fanfic is a STEAMROLLER, with the main focus on the MC's development and his technological innovations, as well as their impact on the world. If you're looking for drama, suspense, or epic battles with no real purpose, this isn't the story for you.

[Cultivating Immortals] + [Steady] + [Playing Pigs to Eat Tigers] + [Entries] + [Fame] + [Lie Down] + [Longevity] + [Farming] Su Yuan was reborn into the world of cultivating immortals and found that cultivating immortals was full of difficulties. He had no qualifications, no resources, and no background. Fortunately, I activated the system and obtained entries with amazing effects! 【Combining work and rest】: You are very good at combining work and rest. The longer the rest time, the better the practice effect. While others were practicing hard, Su Yuan was slacking off and barbecuing. While others were contemplating Taoism, Su Yuan was reading miscellaneous books. While others were exercising their bodies, Su Yuan was watching folk dance. While others were honing their skills, Su Yuan was practicing his fishing techniques. In short, Su Yuan never returned from his path of lying down and cultivating immortality. As for the system asking me to increase my fame? Whoever improves it is an idiot! Extra Chapter Visit My Patreon patreon.com/Feastables patreon.com/Feastables

When I was seventeen, I left my village and went to Dongguan, chasing the kind of hope only a desperate kid believes in. The city didn’t welcome me. I was cheated, bullied, overworked, and nearly robbed— until she appeared. Li Yan. Twenty-three. Beautiful. Mysterious. Untouchable. Everyone in the factory knew her name, but no one dared to talk about her past. Our first meeting? She saved my luggage, shut up the supervisor who tried to bully me, and handed me a warm meal I hadn’t eaten in days. “Stick with me,” she said. “No one here can hurt you again.” People whispered that she was dangerous. That her background was dirty. That she had seen and done things she would never confess. But I saw her crying alone in a tiny rented room. I heard the pain she tried so hard to hide. I realized she gave me all the softness she denied herself. She wasn’t my real sister— but she treated me better than family ever did. And somewhere along the line… the way I looked at her changed. Until the night I discovered her secret— a truth that could destroy both her future and mine. She lives in a world of neon lights, smoky bars, and invisible scars. But she is also the woman who taught me courage, tenderness, and desire. And I made a promise: If the world refuses to protect her, then I will. Because the boy she saved has grown up— and he’s coming back for her.

After her grandfather's death, Bai Hanyun was disowned by her parents and cast out of the Bai family. With nowhere else to go, she left the city and returned to the countryside. There, by a twist of fate, she discovered an antique mirror hidden in the basement of her newly purchased home. From that moment on, strange events began to unfold—until one day, she stumbled upon a prayer from a young general. Feng Xiyan, besieged by the Yuezhi Tribe and betrayed by the imperial court, had been driven into a desperate corner. With no access to water, food, or medicine, he and the citizens of Xiqiang City could do nothing but await death. But just as all hope seemed lost, Heaven intervened. From that moment on, the Feng Army and the people of Xiqiang City had enough food and water, living lives more prosperous than even the Emperor himself.

Four weeks into the apocalypse, the world fell silent—but not dead. Cassius Parish, a 27-year-old genderless recluse, was left behind by the very team he helped survive. Betrayed, bleeding, and starving, he wandered alone until fate—or something far older—led him to an abandoned underground bunker buried miles beneath the rot of civilization. Above ground, the Crimson Halo spreads. A viral mutation marked by a red ring blooming in the eyes of the infected—seconds before their bodies twist into grotesque horrors. Below ground, the quiet hum of machines offers a strange comfort… and something more. Cassius awakens a rare phenomenon: the Shelter Ascension System, whispered of in survivor channels—if those even still exist. His bunker becomes Shelter 13, an anomaly among ruins. With it comes more than just power, roles, and upgrades—it brings memories best left buried and responsibilities he never asked for. Now, Cassius must build—not just walls or defenses, but a sanctuary for those who still breathe. Yet survival has a price. And the deeper the shelter grows, the more it remembers the past… even the parts Cassius tried to forget. After all, shelters don’t rise for free. And sometimes, the dead knock first.

I woke up with my cheek stuck to the surface of my desk. Graduation is soon, and a new chapter is supposed to be waiting for me. But everything around me has become muted. Like the world around me has lost all color. All meaning... And then there’s her. Yume Okamoto Loud, stubborn, and outmost obnoxious. Yet, she was the only thing that made me feel alive. Since we were met in middle school, she always pulled me forward, even when I feel like giving up. Even during the darkest days, she made me feel like there was something worth holding onto. As long as she’s with me, I think I’ll be okay…At least until graduation comes.

Lucas only wanted a quiet countryside life, but one lightning strike later he wakes up in the battered body of a noble’s son hated by everyone—and the world only truly reveals it when a trembling, hopeless maid hands him a warm cloth and whispers words meant for no good, confirming he didn’t just survive the strike but inherited the identity of the baron’s most despised heir.

[Content Warning: This story contains sensitive topics such as teen pregnancy, family conflict, emotional stress, and societal judgment. Reader discretion is advised.] Mirai is a kind and hardworking 17-year-old girl whose life is destroyed in one moment of trust. When she discovers she’s pregnant, the boy she loved abandons her — and society is quick to blame her for everything. Shame replaces comfort. Fear replaces dreams. Even her own parents struggle to stand by her. But one person refuses to leave. Her older brother, Yuuto, becomes the support she never knew she needed — fighting the world and their own family to protect the girl who believed her life was over. As Mirai faces the hardest year of her life, a new heartbeat inside her pushes her forward. Even when rumors spread. Even when hope feels impossible. This is not a story about a mistake. This is a story about what love chooses to do after the mistake is made. Can Mirai rise again? Can one innocent child heal a breaking family? Can she prove she is Too Young For Shame?

Ludger has a problem. He's gonna die. Alright I lied. Ludger has TWO problems. He's gonna die, and his mind is crumbling like a bad cookie. Alright alright, you got me. I lied again. Ludger has THREE problems. He's gonna die, his mind is crumbling, and apparently there's a multiverse integration going on? The whole shtick with death fights, giant monsters, a system he REALLY love breaking, and the sweet sweet voice of his father telling him to do a genocide. But like, who cares about that? &&&&&&&&&&& What to expect: -Jokes. Left, right, up, and down, and in the narration, and out of narration, and in the author notes, and in this description. -Darkness. Because how can ludger jokes be any good without the fuel of mind breaking trauma helping him? -Slice of life. Sprinkled with a bit of worldbuilding, and then some slice of life, with a bit more slice of life, and is that worldbuilding I see? Yes, yes it is! He's with his friend! Slice of life! -Systeeeeeem breaking! Abusing the inventory, check! Abusing the stats, check! Doing a genocide for more stats, che-! Warned you about his dad. -Tiny little disclaimer: The story is actually pretty damn dark. And the main character isn't a super kind guy. Also this story will be long, very long. $$$$$$$$$$ Around 2 chapters a day for the foreseeable future Bonus chapters for stats growth.

“Everyone deserves a happy ending, don’t they?” … In the brutal fantasy RPG Fall of Ares, saving the world came at a cruel price — the deaths of every heroine the player had grown to love.  No matter how skilled you were, their sacrifices were inevitable.  The game warned you not to get attached. But one young man did. After beating the game and lamenting their tragic fates, he wakes up in its world — reborn as an extra, armed with one mission from a mysterious system: [Change their endings. Let them live.] Now enrolled at Astralis Academy alongside the heroines doomed to die, he must rewrite fate itself.  For every girl he saves, he’s rewarded.  But the world resists change.  Calamities draw closer.  The true enemy — the Children of the Sky — are watching. And one of the heroines… remembers it all.

“You’re saying I’m your mate. Like… forever?” “Yep. Until the end of time.” “Do dragons even do breakups?” “Only once. When one of us dies.” “Cool. No pressure.” Amara Hayes thought she was just another cleaning lady at Ispire Inc., until one awkward, clumsy night completely flipped her life upside down. It was supposed to be just another boring shift. Clean the office. Mop the floors. Avoid the insanely hot, terrifyingly gorgeous boss. Instead, she tripped, fell… and accidentally kissed him. She figured she’d be getting a termination letter, not a pair of horns, scales, and wings?! Her “strict but ridiculously hot” boss, Darien Dravik? Turns out he’s not just some kind of billionaire. He’s a beastmen from dragon race, and apparently, she’s his mate. Now, Amara’s stuck in a bond with a guy who growls when other men look at her and calls her “mine” like it’s his favorite hobby. Darien might be one of the most powerful and wanted men in the city, but under that expensive suit, there’s a dragon who’s totally lost control around her. And if she tries to walk away? Well… it could cost her a lot more than just her job. It could cost her life. In a world where peace between humans and beastmen is a fragile illusion, their bond could set everything on fire. But Darien? He swears he’ll protect her, even if it means burning the whole world down.

In First Year Class A of Koudo Ikusei High School, there was a student who became the school's most talked-about figure from the very first day of first year o enrollment. He was cool even when doing daily chores, cool when eating lunch, and cool even when standing in punishment in the hallway. Every gesture he made was filled with — Cool! Cooler! Coolest! The student who embodied coolness and grace to the extreme was named — Sakamoto calmly adjusted his glasses: "I'm Sakamoto, may I help you?"

Alex Carter, a typical college graduate, is shocked to discover that his security guard uniform has the ability to transport him to the past — a past that is devastated by famine, where food and water are highly valued commodities. A single bottle of mineral water from today's world can be traded for gold. Two cans of instant meal packs from today's world can buy him one oiran's favor. Moving between the two world, Alex exchanges mundane supplies for wealth, accumulating riches and power in small increments. These days, becoming the richest person in the world in a year's time — well, that is not such an ask, is it? Back in the old days, consolidating the whole empire in two years — completely normal, isn't it? Update Frequency: 14 Chapters/week Bonus Chapters Milestones: Repetitive: Every 200 Power Stones = 1 bonus chapter (+3) Every 10 Golden tickets = 1 bonus chapter (+2) ________________ This novel is solely being updated on webnovel, if you’re reading it somewhere else. Then you may be getting my outdated chapters.

[No system + Bloodline limit + Fun] Originally, Kamishiro who stayed in the Sand Village just wanted to grow up in a lowly way, and ensure that he could survive and live comfortably. As for the fighting and killing, let the protagonists do it. But there are unexpected events, Kamishiro's immediate boss suddenly sent him to Konoha as an undercover, and did not give him any chance to refuse. Kamiyo had no choice but to compromise and choose to go to Konoha as an undercover. However, Kamishiro's undercover career had not even begun, and he was discovered by Minato Namikaze. The most unfortunate thing was that the only boss in the Sand Village who knew his undercover identity died, and Kamishiro directly became an illegal resident. Kamiyo sat on the Hokage Rock, looking at the sky blankly. How can this be played?