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There is a tale that says, “The grim reaper was dying slowly. He destroyed himself by transferring his power to mere mortals. These mortals became known as mortal reapers….” That’s the official story. Here’s the truth. The Grim Reaper was murdered. His killer, the Soul Devourer, now lives in Ren’s head. After a tragic end as a self-made billionaire, Ren is reborn as Prince Ren Vaelthorn, a mortal reaper meant to carry deliver souls into the river on reincarnation. There’s just one problem: he shares his body with the entity that wants to destroy existence. The chains on his arms serve as a leash, his royal title makes him a target, and the "immortality" of a reaper feels like a bad joke when every other reaper could become a predator. With a kingdom that hates him, a family that fears him, and a god that plays with his every move, Ren must use his two remaining gifts—his sharp business sense and his extra sensory perception—to play both sides against one another. His goal is no longer just to survive; he wants to conquer. He aims to turn the hunter into the hunted, and the pawn into the player. Even if the final piece he has to sacrifice is his own humanity. Book also on royalroad.com

Cal Weston is a 50 year old otaku who wakes up one morning in the ripped, youthful body of James Kai, only to discover he’s been transmigrated into the world of Stupendous Comics, a chaotic universe filled with colorful heroes, over-the-top villains, and rival criminal syndicates. Dreaming of joining the ranks of legendary supervillains like Doctor Death, Cal is crushed to learn the truth: James isn’t a feared soldier of evil… He’s a henchman... for a D-list mobster who barely controls a street corner. Now stuck in the life of a bottom-tier villain goon with a ninja cult family, Cal must navigate superpowered turf wars, bizarre villain politics, uneven home-work life balance, and the unwritten rules of henchman survival, all while trying to avoid dying in a world where even minor superheroes can throw cars. With no superpowers, no cheat system, no past memories, and no plot armor, Cal must claw his way up the villain hierarchy from henchman to something greater… Or die trying.

Denial… It’s a strange thing, isn’t it? Something we’ve all done at least once in our lives. Sometimes it’s over the silliest things, like refusing to accept the ending of our favorite show. Other times, it’s a shield… a way to hide the pain that chews away at our insides. Whether it’s good or bad… who am I to say? In fact, If there were ever a competition for championing denial, I’d probably take first place without breaking a sweat. Still… There are some things in life that no amount of denial can change. No matter how much we lie to ourselves… Denying a loved one’s death won’t bring them back. …or would it? You remember those stories adults used to scare us with as kids? Ghosts, demons, devils, all that supernatural bs. Yeah, I used to think the same thing. BS! But lately… The things I’ve spent my whole life denying, the ones I brushed off as superstition, explained away with logic and psychology… They’re starting to feel a little too real.

Milo Reyes stumbles into the mysterious Fate Café, a hidden place that appears only to those standing at a crossroads in life. Each drink: mocha, americano, chai latte, and iced latte; quietly nudges destiny, offering luck, truth, conflict, or endings. When Milo becomes the café’s newest barista, a careless mistake creates the forbidden Eclipse Blend, a drink that reveals every possible future at once. As a desperate man consumes it, threads of fate begin to unravel, and Milo must navigate a world where choices carry heavier consequences, the café watches his every move, and the line between guidance and chaos is thinner than ever. Fate can be served in a cup—but its price is never small.

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 Vidyashree Academy, Domains decide everything — future, opportunities, status. Aryan chooses Business & Management, the toughest path in the school. Not because he’s ready. But because he has no choice. His classmates see him as quiet. His teachers see him as promising. Only he knows the truth: He is one mistake away from collapsing. But when failure hits him on Day 1, Aryan does something no student has done before — he writes down the exact words of everyone who refused to help him. Not to complain. To understand. Every word. Every rejection. Every consequence. Because in this school — like in the world — every choice has a price. And Aryan is done paying silently. With the rise of DHARA, a VR-world reshaping global power, Aryan’s small decisions begin to ripple far beyond school walls. A grounded, intense, emotional coming-of-age story about ambition, consequence, and the cost of becoming someone who refuses to break. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters, schools, organizations, systems, locations, and events in this story are entirely fictional and created for narrative purposes. They are not based on real people, real institutions, or real incidents. Any resemblance to actual individuals, places, or events is purely coincidental and unintended. The story explores themes of emotion, growth, competition, and personal struggle within a completely fictional setting. Names, titles, and terms used in this novel do not refer to or represent real persons or real entities. Interpretations beyond the written text are the reader’s own and are not implied by the author.

Ever since Sato Minato started high school, his life was a monotonous loop: school, home, homework, barely any time for himself, sleep, repeat. That changed on a fateful night when he came face to face with two mysterious figures. As they dashed toward him, Sato closed his eyes, anticipating the worst. In the next second, he opened them only to realize that a girl was now clasping his hand, chanting something he couldn't understand. With that, a link was formed between him and Irina, throwing Sato into a brand new life full of challenges. Will he make it out in one piece?

You, the reader (as the Main Character, or MC), are an ordinary modern-day gamer reincarnated into the high fantasy world of Eldoria after a fatal accident. Awakened in a slave market with fragmented memories and a divine "System" interface—granting you a leveling system that tracks stats, skills, and abilities like [Charisma Boost], [Mana Affinity], and [Harem Bond]—you start as a low-level adventurer with a pouch of starting gold from your "New World Blessing." Eldoria is a land of arcane wonders, where ley lines fuel magic, kingdoms war over resources, and hybrids (catgirls, elves, dryads, etc.) are often enslaved due to prejudices against their bio-magical natures. Driven by a system quest to "Build Your Legacy" and reclaim a prophesied throne from a tyrannical sorcerer, you begin by purchasing enslaved hybrids to form a party—freeing them conditionally in exchange for loyalty, which evolves into genuine bonds. Your first acquisition is Mia, a fierce catgirl fighter with auburn ears, a spell-channeling striped tail, and "mana heats" that surge her libido and power. As you level up through quests, combats, and intimacies, you expand your harem: Elara the elf archer with bio-luminescent precision tattoos, Sylva the dryad shapeshifter whose vine forms adapt to desires, and others like a foxgirl rogue or a bunnygirl healer.

In a world that only hears shouts, his silence is a weapon. Orphaned and mute, Mateo Álvarez communicates through the beautiful game. After a tragic accident steals his voice, it grants him something else: an extraordinary ability to see the flow of play before it happens, a gift he calls The System. On the pitch, he is a prodigy, a conductor of silent symphonies, reading the game with a genius that leaves scouts and legends in awe. His talent earns him a destiny at FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. Under the wing of mentors like Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi, Mateo flourishes, his dream of one day representing Spain on the world stage feeling closer than ever. He becomes their golden boy, a symbol of pure footballing intellect, and the heart of a new generation. But when the club’s soul is traded for corporate interests, Mateo’s greatest strength is recast as a liability. To the new board, a star who cannot speak is a star who cannot sell. Betrayed by the institution he called home, the boy who dreamed in goals is cast out at sixteen, his future shattered. Now, Mateo must journey beyond the only home he’s ever known. Armed only with his preternatural gift and a resilience forged in silence, he must find a new team willing to listen not to his voice, but to his vision. His quest is no longer just for club glory, but to prove a devastating truth to those who discarded him: that the most powerful language in football isn’t spoken at all. The Silent Symphony is an unforgettable underdog story about the corruption of dreams, the beauty of resilience, and the unspoken bonds that define us. It's a journey across the fierce landscapes of European football to reclaim a stolen destiny, one perfect pass at a time. **** DISCLAIMER: The contents of 'THE SILENT SYMPHONY' is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, businesses, locations, events, and incidents portrayed within this book are either the products of the author's imagination or have been used in a fictitious manner. Any similarity to actual persons, whether living or deceased, or to real-world events is entirely coincidental. References to real companies, football clubs and organizations are included for storytelling purposes only and are not intended to depict the actual actions or involvement of these entities. The use of these names does not aim to harm, defame, or discredit any company, football club or organization.

By day, Joon-ho runs a discreet, high-end massage clinic in Seoul, specializing in pain relief and body alignment. But behind the soundproof doors, his true gift lies in reading the deepest cravings of the women who walk through his door—and giving their bodies exactly what they need. From overworked executives to national celebrities, no woman leaves untouched—or unchanged. When Harin, his former campus crush turned office worker, reenters his life, one night of pleasure turns into something far more dangerous: connection, obsession, and a partnership that blurs every boundary between business, pleasure, and possession. Now, she’s not just in his bed. She’s in his clinic. His lap. His world. And she wants to watch everything.

Idol show for dead people? Rayen was suddenly thrown into a supernatural idol show after meeting an untimely death at the peak of his career as a band vocalist. Upon waking up in a strange building, with a creepy stalker fan claiming to have written his entire biography, and a strange jukebox demanding him to perform, he learned of his death and found himself in a bizarre situation. [Please select a song to dance.] "What? Dance? I don't know how to dance!" [Select a song or disappear?] "Ain't no way I'm gonna dance!" [If you want to revive, become an idol.] "Screw revival! I don't want to dance!" Notes: Some scenes would be inspired by widely circulated memes or cultural phenomena, but these elements have been purely fictionalized for creative purposes, and do not reflect the real individuals and events they may have originated from. Poems will be written by me, but some will be based on songs. Discord server: linktr.ee/FriJie

Danny Walsh is too smart for his dead-end life, but too poor to escape it. A mysterious notebook gives him an impossible edge: the power to see the hidden attributes of football players. It’s a party trick no one else can see, a useless superpower for a man going nowhere. But in the broken, overlooked talent of Manchester's gritty leagues, data is destiny. Danny holds a winning ticket, if he can only learn how to read it. And if this cursed gift doesn't break him first.

Time Magazine once gave this review of a man: "Mr. Yang is a great inventor. The products he created changed how hundreds of millions live, work, and travel." "At the same time, his inventions created millions of jobs and made outstanding contributions to regional economies." ... Never would he have imagined—Yang Wendong, already a successful entrepreneur, would accidentally travel back to the 1950s. Given a second chance, he would once again rise from nothing, climb to the peak of this era, and build a century-spanning Chinese family empire. Friends, if you want to read chapters in advance, subscribe to my patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/johanssen10

This is a story of Degenerates and Cucks. But this is also the story of a boy named Jimmithey Johnrey James, a seemingly normal person who is dragged into the world of degeneracy. Will he fight for what is right or will he fall into the degeneracy and become a degenerate himself? - (All characters are 18+! Unless it's stated otherwise!) - If you enjoy the series, please recommend it to friends or send it around!

Ten thousand years ago, the Dimensional Rifts tore open and Spiritual Qi returned to Earth. Science merged with Daoism, and humanity entered the Era of Great Revival. Jiang Chen was an orphan living in the slums with trash talent, destined to be cannon fodder. He struggled at the bottom of the food chain, mocked by the young masters and ignored by the world. Until the headaches started. One night, Jiang Chen's consciousness was drawn into a mysterious realm deep in his soul; The Myriad Heaven's Grave. This is an ancient land. The Gods, the Devil Emperors, and the Immortal Sovereigns of the primordial era fought and died here. Their corpses are mountains; their blood is rivers. And their Remnant Wills still roam the land. Jiang Chen reaches the horrifying realization that he can kill them. [System Message: Defeated Ancient Sword Sect Disciple.] [Plundering.] Reward: 10 Years of Cultivation. Yellow-Tier Sword Art. Storage Ring. While others meditate for years just to gain a sliver of Qi, Jiang Chen only needs to slaughter the ghosts in his head to plunder their lifetime of cultivation! From the Mortal Dust Continent to the Divine Emperor Realm, Jiang Chen starts his conquest. Need a weapon? I'll kill the Sword God's remnant and take his. Need a technique? I’ll beat up the Demon Empress until she drops her manual. Need pills? There's the ghost of the Alchemy Sage right over there. "I don't cultivate. I plunder." Faced with arrogant young masters, ancient patriarchs, and invasion from the Demon Realm, Jiang Chen rises from the slums to suppress the Nine Heavens. "This Ancient Land is my hunting ground. And you are all just prey." Tags: Urban Cultivation System Harem Weak to Strong Academy Invincible Modern Day Face Slapping Treasures Secret Realm Warning- AI

Su Yuanshan, Chief Architect of Haixin, was reborn back to the year 1991. In this era, AMD still survived by cloning Intel. He began his layout with EDA tools, seizing the initiative before the Wassenaar Agreement took effect. His goal: to rebuild the sky for the domestic semiconductor industry 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/Albino1

This man began as a completely unremarkable defensive midfielder. Then, by chance, he learned a bit about organizing play... then a bit about carrying the ball forward... and then free kicks too. And just like that, the football world got lively. Kaká and Cristiano Ronaldo loved playing with him—handsome, eloquent, and most importantly, the guy who covered their backs so they could focus on attacking up front. Messi had a love-hate relationship with him. Every time he played against Barcelona, he got fired up—and somehow always dragged Messi into playing brotherly football. All number 8s loved playing alongside him—his coverage was everywhere, his pressure resistance was second to none. He was the ultimate shield in front of center-backs, the perfect partner to midfielders, and the strongest wall behind the forwards. Xabi Alonso was his mentor, Mourinho his boss, and Pogba? Just his junior. Whenever a reporter asked him how he got so good, he'd always reply: “Train like hell. Give it everything you’ve got!” 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/Johanssen10

In the Dominion of Astryx, the most advanced and most dangerous nation on the planet, prodigy children are born as assets, not humans. One of them is Ryu Alverion. On the night his father died without any sign of forced entry, Ryu witnessed something impossible: a white spiral that stopped on its own, a phenomenon that cannot halt unless a mind accelerates it internally. By morning, before the Arcadia-6 police could finish their sweep, a black-clad division under legal VASENA authority seized Ryu with absolute jurisdiction. Inside the facility, his cognitive tests broke the systems. Simulations collapsed, AI froze, panels went dark. A single pattern kept reappearing: N.V. – Nex Vanthor, the greatest hacker in Astryx’s history, believed dead five years ago in Sector D-3. Each time it surfaced, Ryu’s world trembled. Nex wasn’t leaving random echoes. He was searching for a trigger, and that trigger was Ryu. Amid the covert experiments, Ryu met Lyra Vesperine, an Omega-Class girl whose silent beauty could sway national sentiment. A scar on her leg, left by bullies from her previous facility, led to their first meeting when Ryu carried her through Vasena’s cold hallway. Two broken heartbeats began to resonate. But Astryx never allows bonds like that. Omega-Class girls have elite suitors, constant surveillance, and every touch becomes political. And Ryu? He isn’t just a newcomer, he is an anomaly. Cassandra Nox, the investigation instructor with a personality like a cold blade, studied Ryu’s brainwave graph and froze. “There’s a pattern inside the pattern. As if, another mind behind yours.” Before she could finish, the simulation chamber crashed again. The white spiral blinked. A message typed itself without human input: “Ryu. You’re getting closer.” Behind the spiral’s glow, something moved, not human, not AI, not anything coded. Then a black encrypted file transferred automatically: PROTOCOL D-3 – FORBIDDEN FILE [Locked: accessible only to two minds, Nex Vanthor or the Trigger]. Ryu touched the panel. The system didn’t read his fingerprint; it read his brainwave. The protocol unlocked. Instead of answers, it played the final recording of his father. Varian Alverion smiled with terrified eyes and whispered: “If you’re seeing this, it means Nex has chosen you.” Then the screen went dark.

Anime-style book cover of a futuristic dystopian city at night. Two young adult brothers standing back-to-back in the foreground, tense and determined. The city around them is dark, with neon lights, tall skyscrapers, and holographic screens. Sparks, smoke, and glowing circuits hint at destruction and chaos. The taller brother has short dark hair, tactical gear, and a glowing neural implant on his temple. The younger brother mirrors him, slightly smaller, alert, with a similar tactical look. Dramatic lighting, cinematic perspective, dynamic poses, epic and intense atmosphere, high detail, sharp focus, digital anime art style, vibrant colors, and action-oriented composition. Title text area at the top: ‘Iron City: Survival Protocol’."

Lin Haoran was reborn in 1978 Hong Kong, becoming a wealthy young heir. At this time, the glory of the British financial consortiums was beginning to fade, while Chinese capital was rising rapidly like bamboo after the rain, starting to shine on the international stage. Former British-controlled giants like Wharf and Hutchison Whampoa were becoming prime targets pursued by Chinese entrepreneurs. So, with growing strength, Lin Haoran set his sights on the leading British trading firm—Jardine Matheson... 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/Albino1