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From the past into the present and then eventually unto the future. Generation after generation, follow the Calders as they unravel the lies and truths of the world. The sun may never set, but that makes the shadows even deeper.

In the border city of Santa Fortuna, power is a currency and survival is an art. Cartels rule the streets, politicians sell their souls, and loyalty is worth less than a bullet. When the Corvini Crime Family sets its sights on the city’s future, old alliances fracture, new monsters rise, and every choice begins to carve a path deeper into violence. Ambition creates sharks. Trauma creates demons. Santa Fortuna creates both. This is not a story about heroes. It’s about the people who learn to thrive in the dark — or get swallowed by it. A fast-paced crime saga filled with tension, psychology, brutality, and the relentless climb for power.

Shūdan-teki: The Prodigies of the Forgotten Club In the heart of Tokyo, where towering skyscrapers meet ancient shrines, lies Shūdan-teki High School—a legendary institution and temple of sports. Every club is an elite arena, and every student a potential champion. Admission is reserved only for the best, through grueling exams and unforgiving physical trials. Except for one. Riccardo Yui Aliberti, a fifteen-year-old Italo-Japanese boy, enters the school with a mysterious recommendation from the principal, bypassing the athletic test entirely. Born and raised in Italy, Riccardo’s life has been shaped by unstable friendships and harsh realities, a stark contrast to the precise, rule-bound world he now faces. Suspicion and hostility greet him immediately. There’s only one way to prove himself: on the field. But Riccardo chooses the unthinkable—he joins the school’s male soccer club, the only team considered a disgrace, led by a coach infamous for his harsh methods. For over ten years, the club has failed to qualify for nationals, a black mark on Shūdan-teki’s otherwise flawless record. Yet Riccardo sees potential where others see failure. With raw talent, fierce determination, and a team of overlooked prodigies, he embarks on a relentless climb to rewrite not only the club’s fate but his own legacy. Amid fierce rivalries, deep friendships, hidden romances, and personal growth, "Shūdan-teki" is a story of struggle, passion, and rebirth—where every match matters and every voice deserves to be heard. Because at Shūdan-teki, every challenge is far more than just a game.

Gloom Dwellers. Evil spirits that devour souls and are invisible to the human eye. Only members of the Order of the Light can fight back against their might. These exorcists hail from ancient blessed bloodlines which confer upon each of them individual spirit powers they use to fight Gloom Dwellers. Caden McLaren is a 'tainted blood' - the product of a pairing between the most powerful exorcist to ever grace the Order and a plain human. Due to his tainted blood, he bears no spirit powers except the ability to perceive Gloom Dwellers. His mother's death in childbirth made him her only heir, and so Caden is adopted by the Order and trained to be an exorcist regardless of his inability to do so. And his disinterest in doing so. While it seems the Gloom Dwellers have nearly been wiped from the world entirely, a new and staggeringly powerful Gloom Dweller has formed, possessing both genius intellect and sharp cunning. Caught unaware, the Order is thoroughly devastated in a sudden massive attack orchestrated by this new leader, and only Caden and a few of his friends survive the purge. In the process of escaping, Caden discovers he is the first tainted blood to somehow have a spirit power after all: he controls the Gloom - a cursed and malleable goo that Gloom Dwellers naturally create and wave to their purposes. Caden is the ultimate King of the Gloom, and the last dying ember of the Order of Light.

That stormy night was supposed to be just an ordinary night for two young men - Noel Sanjaya and Arka. But in the ancient mansion of the noble Sanjaya family, Noel has just completed an ancient ritual-one performed only once every five centuries. The kingdom's ministers gather in silence, witnessing the birth of a new 'Aksesa,' a mysterious title that has served as the hidden pillar of the Carta Kingdom for millennia. On the other side of the city, in a small cafe about to close, Arka is fighting to finish a college assignment, battling sleep and dreaming of his grandfather's steamed chicken. He has no idea the storm is no ordinary weather... or that his life is being irrevocably changed. Two nineteen-year-old men. Two worlds that have never collided. One ancient cycle awakening: The Dark Period. As the kingdom braces for a cataclysm that strikes only once every five hundred years, a buried secret begins to crawl from the shadows. And when destiny finally brings Noel and Arka face to face, one of them will discover he is not who he thinks he is. Because sometimes, a kingdom's greatest hero... is born in the most unexpected of places.

He is an untouchable, a billionaire CEO whose every move made headlines. Bound by a fiancée he didn’t love, he lived behind a perfect mask for the sake of the media, never letting anyone get too close. She is his employee and doesn’t believe in love anymore. When the two meet, he was impressed by her intelligence and without knowing she became his Muse, his obsession but she is reluctant to give in, not everyone bows to his power, for the first time in his life, his cold, disciplined world began to unravel…because of her. He vowed never to let her go. Will two people who have different views of love, one believing in an ideal he hasn't found, the other scarred by an ideal she tragically lost, be able to use their shared faith in what could be to build a new, less dangerous love, or will his possessive nature force her to retreat into her grief for good?

This is a Warhammer 40,000 fan-made story. While some timeline elements have been slightly adjusted for narrative purposes, the tone and spirit remain unmistakably Warhammer. Expect references to memes, historical events, and chaos-fueled absurdity woven into the drama of this universe. Li Feng, an ordinary college student studying in the US, thought he was just driving home with his quiet, gentle girlfriend Empress. But in the blink of an eye, a roaring warp vortex tore open before them and dragged Li Feng across reality itself, hurling him straight into the grim darkness of the forty-first millennium. And then came the real shock. His girlfriend was never human to begin with. She was a fragment of the Emperor’s soul, wandering the mortal world in disguise! ……… Stranded on a barren, war-torn planet with nothing but panic in his lungs, Li Feng found himself surrounded by a mob of bloodthirsty orks. Just when he was certain he was about to become green-skinned minced meat, a glowing panel materialized in front of him. A system? In the Warhammer universe? Maybe... just maybe... things were about to get interesting.

Rocky, who traveled to the cyberpunk Night City, accidentally discovered that he could install modules for the world. Since then, Night City has had a living devil and five legends. ps: Heroine Lucy + Rebecca ... Arasaka Intelligence Files [Ascending Technology Special Operations Team] Archive Overview: [Team leader: L, runs an underground clinic in Night City and is also a freelance mercenary in Night City. He is equipped with the most advanced exoskeleton mecha of Ascension Technology and is extremely dangerous. The first sighting record appeared in an underground clinic in Watson District in 2073. There is no earlier intelligence information. Team members: Jack, when he was young, was a gang member of the Valorantino gang in the Highwood area. He later became a free mercenary in Night City. In 2074, he met the captain and led him to join the ranks of mercenaries. V, former deputy director of the Arasaka counterintelligence department, defected to Arasaka in 2076 and joined the team. Please note that intelligence shows that this person has multiple high-intensity cyber modifications all over his body, and the risk of cyberpsychosis cannot be estimated! If you come into contact with him, please be vigilant at all times. David Martinez, a former student of Arasaka Academy, dropped out and joined the team in 2076. He is the same as V mentioned in the intelligence, with a highly modified body and equipped with multiple terrifying cyber weapons. Lucy, suspected defector to Arasaka network hacker... Rebecca, former member of Night City's Mann Team... Special Notes: The prosthetics and weapons equipped by this team are mostly cutting-edge technologies that have not been circulated by the mysterious armed technology company "Ascend Technology". Their effectiveness and power are unknown, and most of them are extremely dangerous, so please be careful when handling them! ] ---------------------------- If you want to support me: patreon.com/TripleCrown07

Dayo had dreams of becoming a music superstar. That dream was alive until he was struck with a condition called spasmodic dysphonia at an early stage — a cruel twist that stopped him from singing, as every attempt brought pain. But that didn’t stop Dayo. As he grew older, he found another way to connect with music, becoming a prominent music producer known globally for creating quality music. Still, he never felt truly satisfied. Deep inside, the desire to sing burned. So he took the risk — singing through the pain — even after his doctor warned him he might lose the ability to speak if he pushed too far. And yet, he pushed. Finally, after three months, he recorded the single he had dreamed of. That was when his life ended. A gruesome accident… and then, opening his eyes, he found himself in a completely new world — one where all the art, music, and movies he knew had never existed. Excitement filled him… until the familiar dread struck. He still had the same condition that once robbed his ability to sing. He was devastated. Then— DING! SYSTEM INITIALIZING There was hope to sing again.

At eighteen, Jason Luo has nothing—no future, no prospects, and a father broken by drink. Hardened by hardship, he sees boxing as his only way out. When all hope fades, a mysterious system awakens within him, granting the power to grow stronger with every fight. From human punching bag to rising contender, his journey begins in the ring—where only heart, willpower, and relentless effort can forge a legend.

Leo Archer lived a life of achievement and regret. Three-time Employee of the Year, wealthy, respected… yet utterly empty. He died alone, surrounded by trophies that meant nothing. But fate gives him one chance: He wakes up ten years in the past, in his teenage body. And with him appears a strange system, silent, mysterious, offering only: [Would you like to connect?] With a new life ahead, Leo chooses a different path. No more corporate chains. No more suppressing his dreams. This time, he’ll become the influencer he always admired, creating lifestyle content, traveling, learning skills, enjoying life to the fullest. But the system hides something deeper. It doesn’t only help him create. It helps him build. Companies. Brands. Influence in the shadows. As Leo rises in the public eye, another identity rises beneath it: K. M. Clarke, a hidden mastermind controlling entire industries from behind the scenes. A life of freedom in the light. A life of power in the dark. This is Leo’s second chance, and he won’t waste a single moment of it. Cover Art By: @vaayscovers (insta)

My name is Victor, a corporate drone who just lost his job. I got transported to another world with a "System." By all logic, I should be crushing zombies, defeating villains, and reaching the peak of life. But reality hit me hard. My System’s Host is a Shiba Inu. And me? I am its Battle Pet. The dog’s name is Shadow. He is arrogant, sharp-tongued, and a picky eater. He looks at zombies like they are trash, and he looks at me exactly the same way. Shadow: "Foolish human, there is danger ahead. Go scout the path." Victor: "...I really want a Tomahawk steak." Shadow: "Finish this job, and I’ll treat you to two when we get back to the real world." Victor: "You got it, Boss! You just sit tight; I’ll do the chopping!" This is a story of a man riding a dog's coattails to amass crazy wealth in the apocalypse. It is the tale of a wage slave building the ultimate sanctuary in the wasteland, while returning to the real world to flex on his enemies and slap some faces. Don't ask me why my dog can talk. Ask the System—it just pays way too well!

According to the world Eric Laut was dead. He had succumbed to his illness in October of 2015, the forgotten prince to a deposed king. But his death was a lie. Betrayed by his treacherous uncle, Eric was secretly imprisoned by the shadowy organization, Panacea. For a decade, he endured countless torturous experiments before finally being murdered. As his life ended, Eric's mind shattered under the weight of a final revelation: his sister had shared his fate. When death finally claimed him, hatred was all that remained. Yet, instead of eternal sleep, Eric awoke ten years in the past, back in his dying body but with the terrifying memories of his future intact. And Eric wasn't alone. `[WELCOME BACK, HOST.]` `[LEGACY SYSTEM: ONLINE]` `[REGRESSION: COMPLETE]` `[MAIN QUEST: RECEIVE IMMORTAL CORE]` `[REWARD: HUMAN-FORM CULTIVATION INITIATION ART `[FAILURE: DEATH]` Forced onto a path of so-called enlightenment by a mysterious system, Eric discovers a power earth has never seen: the energy of life itself, Qi. Entering a world beyond the boundaries of reality, Eric's goals are simple. Save Victoria, destroy Panacea, and tear down his uncle's throne. Armed with his future knowledge and this new, devastating power, Eric will reclaim his stolen heritage and herald the age of cultivation—or die trying. --------- ADDITIONAL TAGS #FASTPACED #MAGIC #BETRAYAL #SURVIVAL #KINGDOMBUILDING #UNIQUE-CULTIVATION #OCCULTISM #POLITICS #ROMANCE #NONHUMANS #MYTHS #HIGH-IQ #NO-HAREM #DARK ____ AUTHOR HERE I hope you all give my book a chance. Poured a lot of effort and time planning the entire thing. Though I know there's still an insane amount left for it to grow, I know y'alls support will push me through. If you enjoy hidden worlds with a dash of madness and mystery to it, complex characters and a possibly insane MC. This is definitely your cup of tea.

In an alternate 1888 Japan where the Continental War has ended, fifteen-year-old Buki Kirā emerges from three years of isolation—a child soldier who has forgotten what it means to be human. Systematically broken since age five, Buki exists as a weapon in human form. He calculates distances with tactical precision but cannot measure grief. He delivers death notifications with clinical efficiency, handing families their shattered worlds as if distributing routine correspondence. Social worker Clara Hoku releases him carrying a devastating secret: General Hazami Kokoro—the only person who tried to teach him humanity—died three years ago saving his life. Her final order echoes in his fractured memory: "I order you to live. Not survive—live." Working as a postal carrier for the Imperial War Correspondence Office, Buki delivers delayed letters from fallen soldiers—final words, death notifications, personal effects of the dead. Every delivery forces him to witness raw grief while feeling nothing himself. When a child asks if the letter means Papa is coming home, when a mother collapses reading her son's last words, when a widow thanks him through tears for bringing her husband's final thoughts home—he observes, records, but cannot comprehend. Fellow postal worker Yuki Amane recognizes what others miss: he's not cruel, he's broken. She teaches him that letters aren't just paper—they're the last fragments of people's souls. That delivering them with compassion matters, even if you don't understand why. Then General Hazami's own letter arrives—one year late, written the night before her death—and everything Buki has buried begins surfacing. Memories of two lives, two deaths: the systematic abuse that taught him emotions meant pain, his years as a child soldier creating the casualties whose letters he now carries, and impossibly, memories of dying before in 2027 Tokyo—murdered by his mother after witnessing his family's slaughter. A sixteen-episode psychological journey through trauma, grief, and the agonizing process of remembering how to feel when feeling itself became your enemy. RATED MA18+

Elias Rhane lives in a world where memories can be stored digitally. He tries to forget about his life while storing others life. A joyful life with a beautiful almost fiance gets destroyed. But one day he finds something unbelievable, something impossible. His girlfriend is alive! Or is she?

Eighty years ago, an alien war broke out in Earth’s orbit. A powerful fugitive known as Tree was pursued by an extraterrestrial force. In the battle’s aftermath, the fugitive’s heart merged with Earth’s core, giving rise to a massive tree—marking the dawn of superpowers. Awakening. A phenomenon where humans gained extraordinary abilities. Seventeen years later, nearly everyone had awakened… except a few. Those who failed were called Rejecters, the lowest in society. Zane Carter was born into infamy. The son of a fallen superhero-turned-supervillain, he faced discrimination from birth. He dreamed of being a hero, but his father’s sins made him an outcast. Even after rigorous training, his Awakening failed. Rejected by the Hero Academy, ridiculed, and cast aside—his fate seemed sealed. Until one day… [SYSTEM ACTIVATED] Welcome, User. You have been selected as the recipient of the Borderline Supervillain-Slash-Hero System. Generate your first skill? Y/N With his newfound system, Zane is given a choice: become the hero they never wanted him to be… or the villain they always feared. If the book is to your liking then please join me in the following: Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/hhNdsfGbMJ Discord Group name: Xiao Hao Hao's Novels

Welcome to Leblanc, a café in the heart of New York City... and somehow the center of the multiverse? Run by a mysterious young man who's suspiciously wise beyond his years and is accompanied by… his cat? Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? Oh, did we mention he’s got a talking cat? Or... wait, is that just a regular cat? Eh, who’s keeping track? The food? Out of this world. The drinks? Divine. The prices? Suspiciously affordable. How do they pull it off? BREAKING NEWS: Midtown Principal Arrested for Corruption and Covering Up Bullying Scandal! Oh, and did you hear? They’re saying this is the work of some mysterious group called the Phantom Thieves. But, nah, that’s probably just a rumor. Have you tried Leblanc’s signature curry, though? Now that is something worth thinking about! BREAKING NEWS: The Phantom Thieves of Hearts Strike Again! Well, that’s a great story, but we’re here to talk about the real star of the show: the café. The delicious coffee, the mouth-watering curry… don’t get distracted by— DAILY BUGLE: Phantom Thieves Origin? Reports Suggest Japanese Connection! No, no, forget all that drama. This story isn’t about mysterious thieves; it’s about the café. The coffee’s as smooth as silk, and the curry? Legendary. NEWSFLASH: Obadiah Scandal Erupts! Stark Industries in Shambles as Obadiah Stane Turns Himself In After Mysterious Change Of Heart! (Honestly, how does this even relate to our café? Oh right, it doesn’t.) Seriously, folks, it’s all about the café. Not the Phantom Thieves—just a cozy spot where you can chat with your favorite cat (who may or may not be a sentient being with intelligence). By the way, if you catch the owner having a deep conversation with his cat, don’t worry—it’s probably nothing. Just your imagination, right? After all, it's not like the cat is staring directly into your soul... or is it? But honestly, don’t get your head tangled up in that mess. Instead, ask yourself: Have you tasted Leblanc’s legendary curry? So, come on in, grab a seat, and enjoy the best curry in the multiverse. And if you hear a rumor or two about the Phantom Thieves, just smile and nod. After all, this café has its own secrets. Seriously, it’s all about the café. Promise.

After dying in an accident, I woke up in the world of John Wick. No cheat system, no female lead, no mainstream plot—only a rusty Proficiency Panel that barely shows anything. Rent overdue, girlfriend gone, memories sealed, and a creepy landlady knocking at midnight… my life was already a mess. Until I rescued a beagle wearing a tag that said Daisy. That night, John Wick himself told me: “The Continental Hotel will be waiting for you at 8.” From that moment on, my bloody journey as a killer began. Bullets, blades, and legends—if I want to survive in this stitched universe of assassins and spies, I have only one choice: Train like hell, and kill like the best. 【Various Films + Stitched Universe + Proficiency Panel + High-Energy Gunfight + Famous Scenes + Official Rant + No Mainstream System + No Female Lead + Tribute to Classics】 [Stories already started: John Wick 1-2 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | The Assassin's Creed | 007 Prequel | The Hitman's Bodyguard 1-2 | The Fate of the Furious | Fable Prequel | Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Red 1 | The Expendables 1 | Waistband | Three Days to Die | Mission: Impossible 4] [Stories to be started: Fast & Furious 5 | Prequel to The New World | Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Prequel to Twin Wolves | Prequel to Agent 47 | Prequel to Special Forces | Fury Rescue | Fury | The Mechanic | etc. etc. etc. etc. ... Too many to list.] ---------------------------- If you want to support me: patreon.com/TripleCrown07

When fifteen-year-old Ren Ryūhara's brother falls into a coma after a brutal knife attack, Ren transfers into Sakura High as a first year student to uncover the truth. There, he discovers that his older brother founded the school's most notorious gang!. Ren is this levethrust into a world of territory wars, honor codes, and brutal street fights. The charismatic but enigmatic Fujimoto Hasegawa now leads Sakuratei, and he reveals that Crimson Dragons are responsible for Kaito's condition. War is brewing, and Ren must choose either he walks away from his brother's legacy, or dives into the violence that destroyed Kaito's life. But Ren is hiding a terrifying secret. He is experiencing visions.. terrible visions, flashes of violence, blood, and a future that hasn't happened yet. With his new deadly ability to leap through time he could save or destroy everything. What would you sacrifice to save someone you love? And what if saving them meant losing yourself?