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Red Dead Redemption: I Built a Bootlegging Empire

In the twilight of the 19th century as the Wild West gasps its final breath and industrial giants carve up America Mike Walker awakens in the body of Mac Callander, a gunslinger of the doomed Van der Linde gang. Pinkertons hunt relentlessly. Outlaws scatter like dust. Civilization advances with steel, oil, and blood. But Mike is no ordinary outlaw. He carries the mind of a modern man and he refuses to die according to someone else’s script. When Destiny Gives Him a Gun… He Builds an Empire While Dutch dreams of mangoes in Tahiti and a freedom he cannot grasp, Mike dreams of something far greater: Crush the O’Driscolls before they ever become a threat. Seize the alcohol trade as prohibition and high taxes loom. Recruit the forgotten, the broken, and the overlooked and forge them into the foundations of a future dynasty. Transform backwoods bootlegging into a multinational conglomerate spanning energy, manufacturing, media, and arms. From muddy frontier towns to rising industrial cities, Mike plants his influence like iron stakes in the ground reshaping the West and rewriting its fate. From Outlaw to Kingmaker Micah? “Send him to the mines. Let him rot in the dark.” Dutch? “Take your ideals and grow mangoes alone.” Every choice Mike makes echoes through history. Every move alters the course of an era that was meant to fade. In a world where the age of cowboys is ending, one transmigrated gunman dares to build an empire that will outlive the West itself. The West May Die But His Legacy Will Not Political power, industrial might, financial dominance the foundations of modern America shift under his feet. Because when history looks back at the Wild West, it won’t just remember the outlaws, the railroads, or the final gunfights. It will remember the man who turned chaos into a corporation. A king forged not by bullets, but by vision. This is the story of Mike Walker the outlaw who built an empire before America even knew it needed one.
Samorash · 185 Views

Taming the Beast World with a Frying Pan

[Warning: Mature Content R-18+] Ren, a world-class chef with a low tolerance for idiots, didn't plan on dying. She definitely didn't plan on waking up in a jungle where the men have ears, tails, and absolutely zero concept of personal space. Welcome to the Beast World, where "courtship" usually involves a dead carcass at your feet and a very direct sniff of your behind. Ren’s goal? Survival. The Beastmen’s goal? Breeding. Armed only with a cast-iron skillet and a Gourmet Hunter System that trolls her as much as it helps, Ren realizes she has a unique problem. Her cooking is so good it cures the beasts' "Feral Madness." The side effect? It makes them incredibly… frustrated. Now, she’s stuck with four apex predators who look at her like she’s the main course. Ren just wants to open a restaurant and introduce civilization to these savages. Unfortunately, they’re more interested in glazing her buns than the ones in the oven. Warning: Contains heavy comedy, shameless flirting, accidental flashing, and a slow burn that will leave you as thirsty as the male leads. ----- Excerpt: "Put that down!" Ren shrieked, wielding her spatula like a sword. Kael, the massive White Tiger beastman, froze. He was currently naked, gloriously muscular, and holding her lace underwear between two sharp claws like it was a delicate flower. "This," Kael grumbled, sniffing the fabric deeply, "smells like you. But why is it so small? It covers nothing. Is this a courting gift?" "It’s a thong, you over-sized house cat! Give it back!" "No," Kael growled low in his throat, his golden eyes darkening with heat as he stepped closer, backing her into the kitchen counter. "If you want it back, you’ll have to take it from me. Preferably with your teeth." [System Notification: The Target 'Kael' has entered Mating Heat. Recommended Action: Run... or appease the beast.] Ren looked at the system screen, then at the eight-pack abs in front of her. "I hate this world." ** Let's Connect: Instagram: dolly_.roma Discord: DollyRoma#7887
DollyRoma · 7.2k Views

Hallyu Director's Chronicle

(Asian Themes) Lee Jihoon, a brilliant film director renowned for his innovative storytelling and cinematic mastery, meets an untimely demise at the height of his career. However, instead of fading into oblivion, he finds himself reborn in the year 2006, inhabiting the body of a notorious chaebol heir from the powerful Lee family—a world far removed from the film sets he once called home. With memories of the future and insider knowledge of both the film and entertainment industries, Jihoon sees this as his second chance—not only to redefine Korean cinema but to reshape the K-pop industry before it spirals into its darkest scandals. However, his new identity comes with an unexpected burden: the ruthless succession battle within the Lee family. Rather than becoming a pawn in the family’s cutthroat power struggle, Jihoon makes a bold decision—to step away from the fight for corporate control and instead pursue what he does best: filmmaking. With his wealth and influence as a chaebol heir, he sets out to revolutionize the entertainment industry, challenge the oppressive systems controlling idols, and craft a legacy that will change the course of Hallyu forever. A thrilling tale of ambition, artistry, and reinvention, Hallyu Director’s Chronicle explores the hidden struggles behind Korea’s entertainment empire, where one man’s vision, courage, and past life wisdom could change the fate of an entire industry—if he can survive long enough to see it through. [AUTHOR NOTE: This work of fiction is set in a parallel world. Any similarities between characters or events depicted herein and those in the real world—even when names coincide—are entirely coincidental. All characters, settings, and narratives are products of the author's imagination and do not reflect real persons or events. ]
the_nightleaf · 281.3k Views

Daily Sign-in System: I Dominate the World One Step at a Time!

[Ding! You have obtained the Cow Dung.] [Ding! You have obtained the ???-Tier Weapon: Eclipsera, Sword of Space-Time.] ‘Cow’s dung has a tier? What the fuck!’ This was James’s first reaction when he received the notification that he had obtained the Silver-Tier Cow Dung. Little did he know, the very thing he despised would one day become something he considered a treasure. … James woke up to find himself transmigrated into a world filled with knights and magicians. This world was once similar to the medieval settings he had only read about in novels. But everything changed when a sudden catastrophe struck, turning it into a post-apocalyptic wasteland and plunging the world into chaos. In this new fantasy world where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, James awakened his “Daily Sign-in System.” This system rewarded him with a random item every day, in which he could receive anything from mere trash to something that could make a koi turn into a dragon. One day he might receive something coveted by the strongest beings in the world, and the next, he could end up with something no one would ever want… like the cow dung he got on his first day. But that wasn’t all. The system also possessed knowledge from his previous world, essentially acting like his own personal Google. With this information at his fingertips, James realized he could reshape the world itself. Coupled with the daily rewards and modern knowledge, James was determined to dominate the world one step at a time! ----------------- What you need to know: *OP and Smart MC? Yes! *Progressive Fantasy with Realistic Pacing, as in the story features both fast and slow progression because sometimes the pace will ease up with wholesome Slice of Life moments in between. *Even during peaceful moments, challenges and conflicts will continue to unfold, ensuring the story never loses its tension and excitement. *Action! If you love reading a detailed fight, then you would definitely be in love with this novel since the fight scene would be explained in as much detail as I could. *Kingdom Building? Absolutely! Because the MC will begin his journey in the territory of an Earl that he was assigned to. From there, he’ll expand his influence, build his empire business, grow his power, and dominate the world one step at a time!
Ash_Mira · 218.4k Views

The Mech Touch

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.
Exlor · 58.2m Views

Re: Tales of the Rune-Tech Sage

In a realm rife with war and conquest, only the strong and cunning may survive. Planar travel has become the determinant of strength. Nobles and powerhouses travel the myriad planes, invading and plundering them to increase their personal strength, grow their military might and fund their endless wars. A systems engineer and lifelong web novel reader is reborn as Alex Fury—a young noble deemed talentless by his own family. Lacking his family’s bloodline powers and warrior potential, Alex is exiled to a Mage Tower. His fate is clear: master magic... or lose everything. No cheat system. No divine blessing. No hidden power. What he does have is a mind sharpened by logic, engineering... and stories. Blending the System Engineering and web novel knowledge of his previous life with the Rune knowledge of his new world, Alex Fury creates a revolutionary new form of magic unique to him... RuneTech Magic. From Runic Artificial Intelligence to an Interplanar communication networks; From Rune-powered super soldiers to Rune-crafted Power Armours (and mechas), from new energy sources to Perpetual Energy. With this marriage of science and technology, Alex will usher in advances previously thought unattainable in his new world, and his old one. This is a tale of power, rebellion, ambition- and legacy. Empires will rise to crush him. Worlds will try to deny him. But with intellect, invention- and just a spark of madness, he will carve his name into history. Witness the birth of the Rune-Tech Sage, and the beginning of a legend that will echo across worlds.
Gbotty · 1.7m Views