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Lucas Elliott, the formidable CEO of ZigLan Corp. is known to the boardroom as "The Ice King" and to the underworld as the lethal Elian. Behind his iron mask, he battles with Cystic Agnosia, a rare neurological disorder that leaves him suffering from cold-induced seizures and psychological isolation . He has built his life on absolute control, until one night of drug-induced passion with a stranger shatters his icy resolve. Beatrice Kingston, a talented designer from the humble streets of Oakhills, is the victim of her sister’s cruel envy. Orchestrated into a high-stakes betrayal, she finds herself pregnant with the heir to an empire she doesn't understand. When Lucas discovers her, he whisks her away, to hide her from the vipers in his own family and his ruthless rival, Damien. As the "Ice King" begins to melt under the warmth of Beatrice’s presence, the war turns deadly. With Damien tightening his grip on the government and the underworld, Lucas must navigate a minefield of sabotage and secrets. In a world where love is a liability and power is a death sentence, Lucas and Beatrice must decide if their fragile bond is a sanctuary or a target.

The girl is a survivor whose dark and horrific past eats away at her very heart and soul, leading her down a path from which she may or may never rise from. The boy is a hollow being crushed under the weight of a past unknown even to him, shattering any humanity left in him. When the two meet, the gears change and the wheel of fate starts to turn in shocking and unexpected ways as they get caught in the crossfire of secret factions and fierce battles that are growing ever stronger, dragging them both down in an abyss that reflects the darkness within. Follow Ace and Emilia in this Dark Fantasy where magic battles meets psychological drama and thriller in a character-driven story where every hard choice may or may not chip away at your very existence.

Williard is an early side character who became a stepping stone for the world's protagonist, Bran. This average gamer real-life hidden identity is a runaway young master of the Scarlet Vultures, a powerful mafia group. One day, he gets killed by the rival gang after getting found out and woke up in the past at the time when his life changed by two events, the death of his father and the release of the world's biggest VRMMO game, War Online. "Ugh, this skill book cost 3000 gold? I only have 500 left. Boys, go and rob the players" "Oh! You are the young master of Paves Group? Boys, go and kidnap this trash and his father and lock them up" "Oh! You want to challenge me 1v1? No thanks. Boys, just round him up and kill him for me" "Did that guy used his large guild to bully you? Don't worry. Just pay us the amount in gold or real cash. We will take care of him and his so-called guild leader" Follow Williard Ravens as he becomes the "Mafia Boss" in War Online using his Mafia brothers. ------------------------------------------ Note: please do read author's review before reading the novel. ----------------------------------------- Author's other current books: My Soul card is a Reaper, Prince of Kpop, Weapon Seller in the world of magic Notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga ----------------------------------------- You can also support the Author through Patreon or buy a coffee on Ko-fi.com https://www.patreon.com/snowstar https://ko-fi.com/snowstar5061

#Gold Tier Winner of WFP26; Setting in the fictional world of Gaia, where special individuals can awaken certain powers within their souls. They are called Arcana Masters. Some awaken beasts, some awaken weapons, while some awaken the power of plants. Some people train to become stronger so that they have the power to protect loved ones, some wish to use it for revenge, some wish to live longer, while some want to be free and use their power however they wish. Yet, there exists a clan, where the descendants only exist to grant death to others so that life and death remain balanced. Follow the journey of Azrael Garcia, the heir of the cursed clan of Death, as he forms friendships while facing betrayals, meeting love, and cutting down enemies in the process. ************** Note: Author isn't born in an English-speaking nation and has no editor either. So, please be understanding if there are any grammatical errors. ************** Author's other contracted novels: War Online, Weapon Seller in the world of magic Author's other notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga, Prince of Kpop ************** You can also support the Author through Patreon or buy a coffee on Ko-fi.com https://www.patreon.com/snowstar https://ko-fi.com/snowstar5061

[You can find the updated chapters on Global Novelpia: https://global.novelpia.com/novel/3996] Even after ending things with the childhood sweetheart who had stayed by his side for years, he never realized that someone else had already been watching him from the dark for a very long time. He was too slow to notice the eyes fixed on him, and far too naïve to understand that once the shadows finally closed around him and the tide pulled him under, there would be no way left to climb back out. He used to think that calling her sister would keep a line between them, that as long as he stayed on his side of it, nothing would ever truly change. He did not know that, to her, that line had already disappeared. [Extra Tags: #Psychological, #Older Female Lead, #Siblings Not Related By Blood, #Angst, #Obession, #Slow-burn, #Reverse Rape, #Grooming, #Age Gap, #Weak Protagonist, #Confinement, #Manuplative Characters, #Stockholm Syndrome.]

As a Bayern youth player, Lu Xiao/ Lance awakens the superstar system. If you stay at the Bayern base for 1,000 days, you can activate the system to extract the top football players template. With 3 days left for activation, he was expelled by the 2nd team coach Erik Ten Hag after his contract expired. No, I have to stay here until the system is activated! Wait, where are the Ronaldo and Kaka templates? Absolute Control? Who is Nagi? (There is no Blue Lock in this world) …… From this day on, a true monster was born in world football! The outrageous moves that can only be seen in comics are reproduced one by one in reality! Guardiola, Ancelotti and Klopp were all stunned! Messi and Ronaldo feel inferior to him: Lance is the only GOAT in the world!

In the heart of London, a Victorian artifact vanishes from a locked vault without a trace. Elias Thorne, a man haunted by history, is drawn into a web of deceit involving a captain who 'died' in 1954 and a compass that points to more than just north. As the needle spins, Elias realizes that some legacies are written in blood, and the truth might be the most dangerous treasure of all.

[100 Power Stones: +1 Chapter] [Max:5] [Cover Character: Elias Kane.] Synopsis: Elias Kane was supposed to be done. After countless worlds, countless missions, and more ruined women than he could be bothered to remember, the Trash Trope Intervention Division owed its best operative one final reward: retirement. He had earned it the hard way, by surviving every kind of obsession, every kind of manipulation, and every kind of beautiful disaster a bad story could throw at him. He knew how to play innocent. He knew how to play desirable. He knew how to turn sweetness into a weapon and vulnerability into a trap. Then the Division gave him one last assignment and made sure it would hurt. His final world is a near-future empire built on female power, old money, public elegance, and private cruelty. The women here are not merely dangerous. They are refined to the point of monstrosity. A cold CEO who mistakes possession for care. A woman who smiles softly even when she’s about to ruin you. A campus goddess wrapped in wealth, beauty, coldness, and quiet cruelty. A doctor who can open the mind and ruin it with steady hands. Every one of them wears perfection beautifully. Every one of them knows how to lie. Every one of them is capable of ruining him without ever raising their voice. This time, Elias is not walking into a messy romance plot he can outplay with a little patience and a better performance. He is walking straight into a polished cage built from contracts, surveillance, coercion, and desire sharp enough to cut. One wrong step, and he will lose more than the mission. He will become something to keep, control, and ruin. All he wants is to finish the job, cash out, and disappear. Unfortunately, the women circling him have started wanting something else. By now, Elias understands the rule better than anyone. The cruelest women do not corner you. They draw you in. They make you step closer on your own. Then they close their hands and call it fate. [Extra Tags: No Yuri, No NTR, Reverse Rape, Cunning Main Character, Matriarchal World, Absued Main Character, Cold Main Character, Physically Weak Main character, Manuplative Main Character, Cunning Main character, etc.] [SPBMW Gift-to-Chapter Reward System] - Massage Chair → +1 chapters - Luxury Car → +2 chapters - Dragon → +3 chapters - Magic Castle → +5 chapters - Spacecraft → +10 chapters - Golden Gachapon → +15 chapters

Hey guys, your favorite author here, too lazy to write the synopsis: All you need to know about this book is that it's a mashed up anime world, multiple animes into one. All your favorite waifus are here, probably! From the title, the fan-fc is based in the Sakura dormitory, I'm sure y'all now the anime; The pet girl from Sakurasou. There will be smut scenes, be warned! Obviously, it's a harem. The MC is an OC. The cover art is from pinterest, I do not claim any rights to the works used in this fan-fic, they belong to their respective owners/creators. It's a translation: 综漫：开局樱花庄，捡到女高中生 Author: 卡文哥哥 There are 5+ free advanced chapters on my ko-fi.com/shunsuke_uchiha

The day the sky shattered, the world changed forever. A mysterious System descended, selecting individuals and granting them power, abilities, and a new path called destiny. Those who were chosen rose above the rest, becoming heroes admired by all. The world quickly adapted. Cities transformed, dangers emerged, and strength became the only thing that mattered. But not everyone was chosen. Aarav was left behind. In a world where power defines worth, he struggles to survive as nothing more than an ordinary person. While others grow stronger and chase glory, he remains invisible—unnoticed and forgotten. Until one day, something strange happens. A small irregularity. A moment that doesn't feel right. Something that shouldn't exist. And for the first time… Aarav realizes that this new world may not be as perfect as it seems.

Want to read a story inspired by Lookism and many other popular anime....U r at right place. Neo-Berlin High: The School of Elites In the glittering megacity of Neo-Berlin—built atop the buried ruins of the Great Stroke War—four once-unrelated nations fused under one iron-fisted supreme leader. What dark bargain sealed that union? And why does the city’s flawless shine feel like a mask hiding something rotten? At Neo-Berlin High, the School of Elites, layers of polished marble conceal decades of tragedy. Here, power isn’t taught… it’s inherited, stolen, or bled for. Enter Hawkstroke. He carries a cursed name that makes students whisper and teachers look away. Ostracized for sins he never committed, Hawkstroke walks the halls with a perfect, predator-like body shaped by raw animal instinct. Yet beneath that flawless exterior lies a fractured mind—Dissociative Identity Disorder—a dangerous gift that lets him become anyone. Watch someone long enough… and he can steal their voice, their walk, their emotions, their knowledge, even their fighting style. Perfect impersonation. One glance at their soul, and he wears it like his own skin. His brother Hank was found dead in these very corridors. The official story? Suicide. But Hawkstroke knows better. Why was Hank silenced? What conspiracy runs through the school’s hidden underbelly—its ruthless gangs, shadowy mafias, and untouchable elites? Who really controls the School of Elites… and what do they fear about the Hawkstroke name? With every step, Hawkstroke must navigate brutal hierarchies, genius-level villains, shifting alliances, and the terrifying voices inside his own head. One wrong impersonation and his fractured mind could shatter completely. He came for answers. He’ll stay for revenge. In a city that sparkles to bury its scars, one cursed student will impersonate the powerful, outfight the merciless, and break every hidden rule—until the truth explodes into the light. Who killed Hank? What secret is the School of Elites desperate to protect? And how far will Hawkstroke go… before he loses himself forever? The game begins now. #lookism #ptj #Copy ability #Mimicry #animal instincts #sakamoto days #Revenge #unique power system #Martial arts

Seventeen-year-old Mateo Reyes has always trusted logic. Patterns make sense. History has answers. Mysteries can be solved. Until one leads straight to him. Hidden within the ancient walls of Intramuros, Mateo uncovers a relic known as the Sunstone—a forgotten artifact etched with Baybayin, tied to a past that was never meant to be remembered. What begins as a puzzle quickly becomes a journey across the Philippines, as Mateo and his fearless best friend Lila follow a trail of riddles buried in history itself. From the shadowed bells of Balangiga to the shifting rivers of Butuan and the sacred heights of the Cordillera, each clue reveals something impossible: The islands were never separate. They were part of a hidden network—built by ancient Filipinos to protect their identity before it could be erased. But someone else has been searching longer. A secret organization known as the Watchers will stop at nothing to claim the network and control the truth. And at their center is a man who doesn’t just want the past— He wants to decide who deserves it. As the puzzles grow more dangerous, Mateo realizes something even more unsettling: The clues aren’t guiding him. They’re judging him. Because this was never just a mystery. It was a test. And Mateo Reyes was chosen to take it. Now, with the final secret within reach and the Watchers closing in, Mateo must make a choice no logic can solve: Hide the truth. Control it. Or trust the world with it. Because in the end, history isn’t just something you discover— It’s something you prove you deserve.

At the beginning of humanity, the first sin to be born was Pride, in Eden. Not the pride of mortals, but the first true sin, awakened in Heaven itself—when one being saw his own beauty reflected in the stars, and in that moment, the first sin was born. Pride became the eldest, the first, the one to guide all who would follow. Millennia later, seven Sins walk among humans. Immortal. Reckless. Chaotic. Each embodies one of humanity’s deadliest impulses, yet now, they must navigate a world that has long forgotten the gods. The eldest tries to maintain order. The youngest… discovers the wonders of human food. Desserts, pastries, and chocolate become objects of obsession, delighting him beyond reason—and constantly testing the patience of his elder siblings. Sloth naps wherever possible Lust wheezes from laughter at the youngest’s antics Wrath struggles to suppress his amusement Greed measures every morsel for its value Envy quietly studies every detail, storing it for later use. But life among mortals is not simple. They must conceal their supernatural forms, their powers, and their ancient knowledge from humans—though some, born with pure virtue or holiness, can see glimpses of their true selves. Sometimes these are children, innocent but unafraid, who sense the world beyond the mortal veil. Even as they adapt to human society, the world has not forgotten the dangerous legacy they carry. Battles from the past, rival beings, and their own impulses lurk in the shadows, threatening to erupt at any moment. The Seven Sins must balance the mundane and the divine, the hilarious and the terrifying, their powers and their appetites, as they learn what it truly means to live… and survive. Will the sins of old conquer this world? Or will the human realm teach even immortals lessons they never expected?

Notice: Please add my new book to your library—Isekai Livestream: My Viewers Want Me to Steal the Heroines --- [The RETURNER FANTASY system has been granted to you in response to your dying wish] [Initiating regression in 3... 2... 1...] That was the voice Jeff heard in the final moments of his life—just before death claimed him. Or at least, that's how he remembers it, now that he's woken up twelve years in the past. Back to the moment when he still had a chance to change everything he thought had gone wrong. Forget the incurable disease. Forget the mystery of how he regressed. Forget even the holographic screen flashing in the corner of his vision. What matters now is the quest he's on—and the girl he's running toward. She had stayed by his side even when he had nothing. She forgave him for the foolishness that had torn them apart. She was there in his final moments, when regret overwhelmed him for never telling her how he truly felt. This time, he wouldn't make the same mistake. This time, he'd protect her—no matter what. Even if it cost him his life… or someone else's. [Warning: Contains Mature, Sexual, and Violence content.] This book will have a lot of mature and sexual content. But those will not be the main focus of story. This book will show the main character trying his best to redeem himself from his failures and regrets. --- Disclaimer – The image used for the new book cover is not mine, nor are the new concept designs for the characters.

Humanity awakened incredible powers during the conflict of monsters invading their world. After a century, they managed to triumph over the adversary. Yet…even after the threat was gone, their powers were retained. To prevent Awakened from using this power recklessly, nations gathered to create the ultimate sport called Battle Arena, where awakeners get to use their powers and the spectacle it creates attracts viewers. Kang Minjae, a college drop-out, aspired to become the best Battle Arena star. But with his terrible skill, all he could do was struggle in amateur leagues. But a fateful encounter gave him a chance at redemption…a second skill that unlocked his full potential. Starting from now, Minjae made it his goal to climb to the very top and become the No.1 Battle Arena Star. A/N: This book is heavily inspired on works such as King's Avatar and Superhuman Battlefield. If you like those works, this is for you!

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. Current Cover Art By: The Ancient Entity Old Cover Art By: @vaayscovers (insta)

This is a fan translation of 从滚球兽开始 The original author is 魔王丘比 Art is by amblue02 Edit is by ClayTL Please support them! === There's a saying: All things begin with Koromon… But as a very ambitious transmigrator, what should I do now that I've become a Koromon who can freely control my Digivolution and De-Digivolution at will? Alright, let's start with a modest goal… I'll occupy half the seats of the Royal Knights with my alternate forms! Even so, why is my Digivolution route slightly different from what I imagined? === discord.gg/wisetl

Have you ever heard of a faceless humanoid creature holding a huge wooden club with spikes, known for walking around at night with an army of flesh-eating monsters behind it, ready and eager to feast on anyone who sets foot outside their house? No? You haven't? Then you're in luck, because that's exactly what you'll find on a planet called Terra. Two hundred years ago, six massive, purple-coloured spheres appeared in the sky above each continent. No one knew where these massive objects came from, but the moment it arrived, a mana apocalypse arrived as well, causing massive towers to erupt out of the ground, with dangerous-looking gates appearing at night to release creatures from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM. Anyone not indoors during these hours would surely be found missing or dead the next morning, and this turned Terra into a chaotic and unrecognisable world where hundreds of thousands of people died every single day. But luckily for the denizens of Terra, a select few were granted the gift to awaken specific classes to help them battle against these monstrous creatures. They were called Hunters. Meanwhile, a young man named Jason Winchester had just regained the memories of his previous life. So he recalled dying as a streamer in a world called Blue Star. The moment Jason recalled everything about his previous world, he awakened a system that would allow him to easily livestream his daily activities in a world where many lived in fear, and devoid of entertainment. On the day of his awakening, Jason discovered he had awakened a weak class called Pet Tamer. Many tried their best not to laugh at the eighteen-year-old boy because of how lame his class was. After all, who in the world couldn't tame domesticated creatures like dogs and cats which were nothing like the monstrous creatures Beast Tamers controlled in battle against the faceless humanoid beings? Jason sighed deeply at the realisation of this, but to his surprise, he awakened a strange subclass in addition to his primary class and this new class allowed him to summon terrifying Women from across the multiverse. These women were the most terrifying and most feared beings of their world and era, with skills and abilities unlike anything Jason had ever seen before. However, each of these women, despite all the power they possessed, had never truly lived a life filled with happiness. Now join Jason as he lives a happy and fulfilling life alongside these beautiful women, while livestreaming his dangerous encounters in Gates and Towers, all while earning streaming points from viewer gifts and broadcasts, which he uses to obtain combat skills, life skills, some upgraded physique, and anything else that could bring a smile to the wives he cares about. Oh, one more thing. This world is populated by 70% females of various races, meaning the majority of Jason's viewers are women, uniquely drawn to his dominant and bold attitude in a world where most males, awakened or mundane, tend to be docile and unassertive. [[TAGS]] [Male MC], [System], [Livestreaming], [Pet Tamer], [Adorable Pets], [Summoner], [Harem], [Power Fantasy], [Female Dominated World], [Terrifying Women], [Powerful Wives], [Daily Life With Beautiful Wives], [Action], [Adventure], [Comedy], [Gates and Towers], [Deadly Creatures], [Crazy Fans and Viewers], [Beastkin], [Demons], [Elves], [Dual Cultivation], [Modern Elements in Fantasy World], [Romance], [Strong Female Leads], [Overpowered MC], [Matriarchy], [Transmigration], [Slice of Life], [Mature Content], [Heartwarming]

This is a fan translation of 亏钱赛马娘，什么叫你真的赢比赛了？ The original author is 路边杂鱼 Art is by @beer_hsk Edit is by ClayTL Please support them! --- After getting set up by big capital, Sakuraba Ryo went bankrupt in Tokyo. On the very brink of starving, he awakened the LOSS SYSTEM. As long as the investment projects he picked lost money, he would receive corresponding rewards from it. And so, in order to afford his next meal, Sakuraba resolved to step into a field he had never touched before—Umamusume! You can’t make money from something beyond your understanding! As a clueless Umamusume tourist, I’m going to go all in on those overlooked Umamusume, then lose race after race and bleed money! Gray-haired Umamusume can’t run fast? Then this bet’s guaranteed to lose, right?! --- discord.gg/wisetl