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Erwin Lenox won the match. Half a million dollars. A flawless victory. The next day, he died. He awakens in Kuria, the world of the JRPG War of the Arcane World, inside the body of Lusian Douglas of Mondring—the villain the heroes must execute to fulfill divine will. But something doesn’t add up. His existence is nowhere to be found in the Book of Destiny. He isn’t a piece on the board. He’s an anomaly. As the gods watch, the continent stirs, and the heroes march toward a prewritten ending, Lusian begins to tamper with what no one should ever touch: the very structure of the world itself. Because breaking fate doesn’t mean you’re free. It means becoming the error the world will try to erase.

Congratulations! You’ve been thrown into Marvel. No superpowers. No genius intellect. Just a normal guy trying not to get erased by some random cosmic entity. But if survival is a game, then he will play to win by any means necessary. ------------------------ Posting simultaneously on FF, SH, WN, RR, and AO3 under the same username. ------------------------ You can read up to 10 chapters ahead on my Patreon: patreon.com/cursedgamer1

A rightful heir to a throne is born, yet grows up far from the life that should have been his. Raised under a false identity, Duncan lives in a world woven with deception, hidden truths, and dangerous secrets. When the truth about his past is finally revealed, everything changes. Who stole his identity? Who is pulling the strings behind the lies? And is a throne built on deception truly worth fighting for? As Duncan uncovers long-buried conspiracies, ruthless enemies, and shocking betrayals, he must decide whether to reclaim what is rightfully his—or lose himself in the pursuit of revenge. Because in a kingdom built on lies, the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.

Becoming My Dream Pharmacist! - A Chance To Relive Modern Life - Book Description There are moments in life when the sky seems too far away to touch, when the distance between who you are and who you wanted to become stretches out like an endless winter night. Akio Hukitaske understood this distance all too well. At thirty-two, he had become a ghost haunting his own existence, a game designer lost in Tokyo's luminous sprawl, where neon signs painted false promises across rain-slicked streets and convenience store lights hummed their lonely lullabies until dawn. The deadlines came and went like seasons he'd stopped noticing. Hollowness had carved hollows into his heart that he'd learned to ignore, the way you ignore a distant ache that never quite fades. Somewhere along the way, between the caffeine crashes and the blue glow of countless computer screens, he had misplaced something precious: the dream of a kid who once believed he could heal the world's pain, one prescription at a time. That child wanted to become a pharmacist. That kid believed in hope. But dreams, like distant stars, grow dimmer when you stop looking up. Then came that night—the kind of night where snow falls silently over the city, blanketing everything in a strange, suspended peace. Drunk and stumbling through an alley beneath that endless winter sky, Akio encountered something impossible: a stranger with eyes too calm, too knowing. Before understanding could catch up with fear, there was the cold stab of a needle against his neck, and then, Darkness. When Akio opened his eyes again, the world had shifted on its axis. His hands were smaller. His room wore the familiar-unfamiliar face of a childhood he'd left behind. The mirror reflected a truth that shouldn't exist: the face of a fourteen-year-old kid staring back with thirty-two years of exhaustion behind his eyes. A mad scientist's experiment. An impossible regression. A second chance wrapped in the bewildering gift of youth restored. Now Akio must walk again through the halls that once witnessed his slow surrender, armed only with the weight of everything he's learned and lost. Every classroom whispers with ghosts of choices unmade. Every friendship carries the shadow of knowledge he shouldn't possess—the adult grief of an adult trapped in a body too young to hold it all. The pressure of expectations, the cruelty of adolescence, the suffocating routine of a society built on exhaustion—it's all here, waiting to break him again. But this time, something is different. Among the ordinary chaos of teenage life, Akio finds himself surrounded by people who refuse to let him disappear. Together, they become the constellation that guides him back toward something he'd forgotten existed—not the erasure of past wounds, but the courage to carry them forward. The understanding that healing isn't about becoming someone new; it's about learning to forgive the person you were. Becoming My Dream Pharmacist! is a story about the quiet weight of regret and the trembling possibility of redemption. It exists in the spaces between realism and surrealism, where modern life's crushing despair collides with the impossible second chance Akio holds onto. And sometimes, if you're given a chance to try again, that's enough to make the sky feel within reach once more. RATED: MA15+

Through transmigration, Naohara became one of the Supreme Beings and freely indulged in this hard-won life in another world. Watching Momonga locked in a battle of wits with thin air, Herohero shamelessly slacking off, Demiurge confidently claiming he had already grasped the thoughts of all three Supreme Beings, along with the many strange and eccentric Floor Guardians, Naohara felt that joy could be found everywhere. This is a fan translation of 纳萨力克的灾厄龙王 by 魂悠. Please support the original author if you can.

Within the grand halls of the Kingdom of Eskard, Irene lives like a ghost everyone pretends does not exist. Although she is the daughter of the great King, she is nothing more than "a stain upon his name" in everyone's eyes. Irene is the only princess of mixed, non-noble blood, the daughter of a maid whose entire family was massacred before her eyes by order of her own father, the King, under the pretext of treason and espionage. But the bitter truth behind their deaths was far more horrifying than anyone could bear, and far too dangerous to be revealed. The King kept her alive within the palace for years, not out of mercy as his people believed, but to use her as a bargaining chip, waiting for the perfect moment to dispose of her, just as he had done with her mother. And now, the time has come to "sell" her. He has decided to marry her off to General and Prince Lucas Theodore de Valerian of the enemy kingdom. Yet Lucas has never seen Irene as his wife. To him, she is nothing more than an additional burden that has kept him from being with the only woman he has ever loved. For Irene, however, this was not a losing bargain. It was the opportunity she had been waiting for all these years. Escaping her father's watchful eyes was the only freedom that would allow her to carry out her secret revenge from the shadows. But when the threads of fate begin to intertwine, and the abandoned princess finds herself in the heart of the enemy's den, will she remain faithful to her secret plan? And how can a heart that has known nothing but pain and revenge face a new reality such as love, a feeling it has never believed in? Will Irene succeed in bringing down the throne of the tyrant whose very name makes everyone tremble? Or will the snares of the past close around her before she can bring the curtain down on her revenge? follow my discord to find all information and update: https://discord.gg/mzHuNZwgK

In a world where appearances deceive and truth is often silenced, Darkness Beneath the Light tells a heart-wrenching story of honor, betrayal, justice, and the devastating consequences of false accusations. Haroon Sahib is a noble and upright police officer, widely respected for his integrity and dedication. With his gentle and pious wife Maryam, he raises two sons—Ubaid, the elder, mature and focused on becoming a lawyer, and Irfan, the younger, bright, emotional, and dreaming of joining the military to serve his country. The family lives a humble yet dignified life, held together by love and strong values. But their world begins to unravel when Maryam passes away, leaving a hollow in the hearts of her husband and children. Haroon, once emotionally present, becomes withdrawn. Ubaid, out of duty, takes charge of family responsibilities. Irfan, however, seeks solace outside the home and begins to drift toward questionable friendships. During college, Irfan meets Komal, a beautiful and confident girl who wins his trust and affection. Unbeknownst to him, Komal is a puppet in the hands of a criminal syndicate. Alongside her manipulative friend Sanam, Komal lures Irfan into an emotional and physical relationship, convincing him to cross boundaries he once swore he'd never break. Then, the trap is sprung—Sanam accuses him of sexual assault. The case explodes into scandal. The honorable Haroon is publicly humiliated. Media, neighbors, and colleagues turn against him. The father who once stood as a pillar of justice now bears the shame of a disgraced name. Irfan is arrested and, despite Ubaid taking up the case as his defense lawyer, is sentenced to life imprisonment. The evidence has been expertly manipulated; Ubaid loses the trial, and with it, a part of himself. Shattered by the verdict, Haroon suffers a stroke and becomes paralyzed. The household plunges into darkness, each member battling guilt and grief. Ubaid, determined to uncover the truth, joins forces with Inspector Raza, Haroon’s former colleague. Their investigation reveals Komal and Sanam’s involvement in an organized racket that targets innocent young men. As new evidence comes to light and other victims testify, a retrial is ordered. Komal and Sanam are arrested, and the truth finally emerges. After years in prison, Irfan is exonerated. But the damage is irreversible—his military dreams shattered, his youth stolen, and his spirit deeply wounded. Haroon, on his deathbed, finds peace in knowing his son is free. He passes away a broken yet vindicated man. Irfan begins a difficult journey of healing, supported by Ubaid, who now runs a legal aid service to help those falsely accused. Together, they rise from the ashes, carrying their father’s torch of justice. Darkness Beneath the Light is a powerful tale about the cost of silence, the cruelty of deception, and the resilience of those who dare to fight back. It reminds us that evil often hides behind beauty, but the truth, no matter how long buried, will find its light

In a distant past, the seven Ancestral Beasts clashed, and the blood they spilled rained onto the entire plane, infecting humans and animals alike, making them part of their powerful bloodlines. As a small village’s hunter, Liam was unaware of the consequences of that legendary battle. His sole goal was to become a cultivator to gain the strength and resources he needed to avenge his family. Yet, when Liam’s Ancestral Bloodline awakened, he uncovered a connection between his family’s killers and the Dragon King, a connection that could expand his revenge to the entire Kingdom. -------------------- Discord link: https://discord.gg/mefzf3aQJ8 Instagram: eocnovels X: @EoCNovels Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com

Li Yao wakes up in the world of Naruto, in the village of Konoha during the era of the future Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. His goal is clear: to change the destiny of the ninja world and save Minato. But everything changes on his very first day, when Minato reports him to the Anbu, suspecting him as a spy. From saving Konoha to destroying the Hidden Leaf, Li Yao’s journey has just begun. A Naruto fanfic full of transmigration, reincarnation, Ninja Academy life, dark secrets, and epic battles. Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Kira1997

As the OutCasts struggle to protect their city and live with each other, another new threat emerges and this time, it is after the OutCasts. Hunting down the OutCasts, the threat seems determined to destroy the four of them and will stop at nothing to do so. Will the OutCasts survive? Or will their names be crossed off, one after the other? (Book 2 to The OutCasts)

"The Planet has been conquered, Lord Frieza." Wait, did he just say Frieza? I woke up one day to find that I had become the evil tyrant himself - the intergalactic warlord that seemed to never go away: Frieza! With a body that can grow stronger faster than even Goku, I'll ensure that I don't end up dead at the hands of a Super Saiyan. Whether it's a Super Saiyan, a God of Destruction, or even Zeno himself, I'll make sure the world learns just how deadly a well-trained Frieza can be!

___Lost notes___ In the former Principality of Concord, UltraMan is a living legend—the world’s strongest hero, invincible and untouchable. For a decade, he’s crushed mafias, dismantled conspiracies, and stomped alien invasions underfoot. An unstoppable force with skin that no weapon can pierce and strength that outshines ancient myths. Everyone fears him. Everyone reveres him. But no one knows why a god like him—who could rule this world—chooses to protect it instead. That’s not the question I’m asking. Because UltraMan is gone. Vanished without trace. And I’m the one who made it happen. I don’t say this lightly. The world depends on him, but the world is broken in ways power alone can’t fix. I’m just trying to survive. If the balance falls apart, what remains? The streets, the lies, the shadows? How do you live when there’s no UltraMan to save the world? And what happens if you are the one who took him away? _____ Due to the many locations to keep track of, I placed a map in the comments of chapter one and 35. Hope you like the novel!

Ye Wen transmigrates into the world of the Douluo Continent, becoming a powerful sea soul beast with 990,000 years of cultivation—the Deep Sea Demon Whale King! At the same time, he triggers his destined duel with Tang San. 【Your destined duel with Tang San has been activated.】 【Rules: You cannot kill Tang San, nor cripple him to the point of being unable to cultivate. But you may interfere with his growth until his Eighth Sea God Trial. When Tang San undergoes the Eighth Trial, the duel begins. If you kill him then, you win: inheritance of divinity. If you fail: death!】 【Gifted Ability 1: Transformation—You can take the true form of a human, starting from a six-year-old child, cultivating like one, while freely switching back into your soul beast body and keeping your cultivation.】 【Gifted Ability 2: Soul Beast Master-Servant Contract—You can sign contracts with other soul beasts, making them your loyal servants for life. Each gains the power of transformation as well. (Limit: 20 slots).】 With these powers, Ye Wen begins to suppress Tang San’s development, subduing all the 100,000-year soul beasts of the continent under his command. Years later, when Tang San faces his Eighth Sea God Trial, Ye Wen appears with Da Ming, Er Ming, Di Tian, the Evil Demon Orca King, Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and countless soul beasts behind him: “Tang San! Come face me if you dare!” In the end, Ye Wen leads the army of soul beasts to challenge the God Realm itself! Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Johanssen   Douluo: Reborn as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King full novel, Douluo fanfiction Deep Sea Demon Whale King read online, Douluo novel Tang San duel, Douluo cultivation rebirth soul beast novel

A new era begins in the Marvel Universe. Heroes rise. Villains scheme. Gods descend. But none of them know… This world has a Player. Name: Locke. Profession: Player. Authority: The One and Only. Divinity, godhood — all available for purchase. In a universe of mutants, sorcerers, aliens, and gods… Locke plays by different rules. Because for him— Everything has a price. And everything can be exchanged.

Voldemort is dead. In his final moments, a bright, cheerful voice echoes in his mind. Would you like to start over? Tom Riddle answers yes without hesitation. Of course he wants another chance. Whatever the price is, he will pay it, as long as he gets to do it all again. When he opens his eyes, the former Dark Lord finds himself in an orphanage in 1991. Only this time, everything is wrong. He is no longer Tom Riddle. He is a girl named Tamara Riddle. And to make it worse, she is bound to a ridiculous Virtue System. [Welcome, your account has been bound to the Virtue System!] To become stronger, she must accumulate virtue points. Tom: I am Voldemort. I can kill whoever I want. [WARNING! Strong murderous intent and malicious attack detected!] [Penalty activated: Level 1 electric shock.] With her eyes still stinging from the shock, Tom forces a gentle, harmless smile, while quietly calculating how to eliminate everyone in the room. But as the days pass, she does not kill a single person. Instead, the people around her start to like her. Then trust her. Then protect her. And when the truth finally threatens to surface, nobody believes it for a second. Harry snaps, furious: “What nonsense are you spouting? Tamara cannot possibly be connected to the Dark Lord!” Tamara only sighs, soft and tired. “Sorry, Harry. He is already the Dark Lord.”

Power built the Murad empire. Blood secured it. Betrayal nearly destroyed it. Across India, New York, and beyond, Sohan Kadeon Murad reigns as one of the most feared men in the underworld. CEO of eight global empires and supreme leader of the Obsidian Triad, he rules with calculated brutality. His enemies vanish. His name commands silence. Yet even the darkest king had a weakness. His wife, Riyana. And their only daughter— Lilith Mahira Baneva. Born as the final heir. The true owner of everything. When greed consumes Sohan’s own cousins, a carefully orchestrated attack shatters the Murad family. A truck collision meant to eliminate Riyana and six-year-old Lilith leaves Riyana missing and presumed dead. Lilith survives—but her mind does not. Sohan unleashes hell on those responsible, wiping out bloodlines in a storm of vengeance before being imprisoned for ten years. His final command to his eight sons: No war among yourselves. Protect your sister. Keep her away from the darkness. While the brothers rise into powerful men—ruthless, disciplined, and loyal—Lilith grows up in a mental asylum, her brilliant mind trapped in the innocence of a child. Unknown to her brothers, someone close ensures she never heals, poisoning her recovery with damaging medication to keep her fragile… and unfit to rule. At sixteen, she returns home. Beautiful. Quiet. Mischievous. Broken. The empire legally belongs to her—but the world sees only a shattered girl holding pieces of herself together. Then comes the man powerful enough to rival the Murads. The feared leader of The Dominion Apex—half Russian, half American, Indian by blood. A king among kings. Cold. Strategic. Merciless. During a high-stakes alliance meeting, a single moment changes everything. He sees Lilith Mahira Baneva. And instead of weakness, he sees something no one else dares to look for. He takes her. What begins as possession slowly shifts into something far more dangerous—an obsession neither of them expected. In her silence, he finds calm. In his darkness, she finds protection. But beneath the fragile surface of the shattered heiress lies something waiting. Healing. Memory. Power. Will Lilith Mahira Baneva rise to reclaim the empire written in her blood? Will the ruthless king fall for the girl the world underestimated? Or will secrets, betrayal, and war tear apart what remains of the Murad legacy? In a world ruled by monsters, the most dangerous throne belongs to a broken queen.

Traveling through the world of pirates, he was reborn as Ace—a name identical to his past life—while still in his mother’s womb. From the very beginning, he was blessed with an extraordinary talent for comprehension at the highest level. With a heaven-defying understanding, he shattered boundaries and created abilities that defied all logic and reason! "Your comprehension is unparalleled. Through visualization, you have grasped and mastered an exclusive skill: Cremation Slash!" "Your comprehension is unparalleled. By visualizing it, you have unlocked: Conqueror's Haki - Tangle!" "Your comprehension is unparalleled. By observing Garp’s fist, you have realized two unique techniques: Falling to the Bottom of the Sea and Ring of Flame - Submersion!" "Your comprehension is unparalleled. Through visualization, you have created: Great Flame Ring - Remnant Fire Style!" _____ Note: Before making a decision, read the first five chapters as the synopsis doesn't provide much detail. If you're hooked after the first five chapters, congratulations—you’re in for an amazing journey! If not, feel free to quietly move on and continue scrolling; you might find something more to your liking. _____

I am currently in Konoha and have just become Orochimaru's apprentice. "So, is the Sharingan's transformation from one tomoe to two or three tomoe due to genetic mutation, or something else?" Staring at the restrained Uchiha test subject in front of him, Kenichi Amamiya's eyes shine with intense curiosity. Orochimaru silently accepts the thick stack of pages in his hand, titled “Research Report on the Impact of Soul Reincarnation on the Body.” When Orochimaru receives a paper titled “Research Report on the Impact of Soul Reincarnation on the Body” from his disciple, only one thought crosses his mind: This kid is even more dangerous than I am

Rainy Night, Tokyo Bay Rain poured relentlessly over Tokyo Bay, draping the night in a stormy shroud. The cityscape blurred into chaos, as if the world itself had turned into an ink painting—each raindrop a stroke, each splash a smear on the canvas of darkness. The downpour washed away the blood on the ground, red streaks winding through the gutters and disappearing into the vast, indifferent sea. On the desolate shoreline, two men in black suits stood motionless. One was tall and lean, the other short and thickset—an odd pair, yet together they radiated such chilling menace it felt as if Death himself had come to visit. --- This is the story of a killer—betrayed and left for dead by his rival—who awakens as a young boy in the body of a succubus. Now, reborn and hunted, he must navigate a new world of violence, lust, and vengeance… All while grappling with a form not entirely his own. --- #This is R-18 full of innuendo~

Can a blind person survive in a world that despises, ignores, and humiliates them? "I'm blind." "There's no doubt..." After finishing the story and creating the character Adel, I suddenly "opened" my eyes and realized that I was now in his body. He was the final villain of the game I was working on. However, there is something strange about Adel and the game’s protagonist, a Regressor.