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Lucia Watts was once the golden daughter of Tomasso City, born into an illustrious family, raised in love, and destined for brilliance. But at seventeen, she made one fatal mistake: she brought a stranger named Anna Smith into her home. That mistake destroyed everything. Betrayed by the woman she trusted, Lucia’s father was framed and sentenced to life imprisonment. Her family collapsed overnight. Her father died under the wheels of oncoming traffic. Her mother lost her sanity. The hospital that carried her family’s name was stolen. Lucia died that day. And Emma Wilson was born. Four years later, Emma returns as the elegant and untouchable director of a Swiss cosmetics empire. Beautiful, ruthless, and patient, she has only one purpose: to drag Anna Smith and everyone who helped her into hell. Her path of revenge leads her straight to Ricard Anderson, Anna’s fiancé, a powerful CEO, and the perfect weapon. Lucia approaches him knowingly, seduces him deliberately and lets him fall in love with her step by step. She uses his desire, his influence, and his devotion as pieces on her chessboard. Ricard knows the truth. He knows she is using him. He knows her love is a lie. And yet, he chooses to stay. “I know I’m just a pawn,” he says. “But I’m willing.” As secrets are exposed, traps are set and blood debts are repaid, love becomes the most dangerous variable. Lucia wins her revenge but at the cost of everything else. Because some love stories are never meant to be saved. And some women choose revenge over redemption. ... Umee say that: Hi there! First of all, thank you for the interest and for the enthusiasm. Truly. Every time I open my comments and see new invitations to add Discord, buy promotion packages, commission comic adaptations, or “have a quick chat,” I’m reminded that my story has somehow wandered into a very busy marketplace. That said, I should probably set expectations gently before anyone invests too much energy. I’m not looking for promotion services, paid advertising or commissioned artwork. Not because they’re bad ideas, just because they’re not ideas I currently need. I don’t have the budget, the urgency or the illusion that my story is secretly one step away from becoming the next global phenomenon. I’m very aware of where my work stands. It’s doing okay. Respectably okay. Not “adapt-everything-immediately” okay. My passion for writing exists but it hasn’t reached the stage where common sense quietly exits the room. I promise I’m not underestimating myself, I’m simply being realistic, which is a personality trait I’ve grown quite attached to. Another small but important thing: I’m not really interested in chatting, exchanging ideas, networking, or building creative alliances in private messages. I write best when left alone. I think best when no one is pitching anything to me. And I function best when my inbox is not screaming for attention. So if I don’t reply, please know it’s not personal, it’s just me choosing silence over small talk. That being said, if you’re genuinely curious about me rather than what I can potentially become or produce, if you want to see my everyday life, random thoughts, quiet moments and the unmarketable parts of my existence, I do have my Instagram linked in my bio. You’re welcome to follow it. No proposals required. No introductions needed. Just observation, at your own pace. I truly wish you the best with your creative work, your art, your promotions, and your ambitions. Creating something and trying to get it seen is hard, I respect that deeply. I just prefer to walk my path slowly, quietly, and without turning every interaction into a business opportunity. Thank you for understanding, for stopping by, and for letting me return peacefully to my writing corner, where the only thing I’m selling is words.

Reincarnated as a fox by mistake, Tang Li Xue got a system that could help her evolve and become a Deity as her compensation. In the vast Immortal World filled with powerful cultivators, demonic beasts, and mysterious spirits, how could Tang Li Xue survive as a fox? There was no other way, Tang Li Xue must continue to level up, learn, and evolve until she becomes an invincible Fox Deity that stands above all! Let's join Tang Li Xue on her journey to face all the dangers in the vast Immortal World and become stronger step by step!

Greetings, people! Allow me to drop the mic: I am a spy. Well, technically, I was—until the agency decided my cover was 'too blown' after I accidentally live-streamed a mission on a social media platform. I was kicked out by my superiors—becoming unemployed suddenly. Then, I was married to a man, who thought that it would be better if I stay in the house, while he works outside. Years zipped by in blissful domestic drudgery—I was your ‘classic happy housewife,’ whipping up dinners and dodging PTA drama. Then, boom: my husband, that cheating son of a bitch, drops dead in a 'freak golfing accident' (yeah, right), leaving me and our mischievous twin sons a suspiciously massive pile of cash. Jackpot? Think again. Enter his boss: tall, dark, handsome, and oozing danger like a walking cologne ad—with a pinkie ring that screams 'trust fund mobster.' Turns out, hubby's 'import-export business' was code for mafia mayhem—smuggling everything from knockoff Rolexes to endangered parrots. Well, I always doubted that piece of shit. He seized all of my money—yes, my money—and threatened to kill us... until I convinced him that I can spy for him on his enemies. Great idea, right? I mean, I was a spy—it’s obvious that I can do it. Disclaimer: It’s just a novel. Don’t be serious. It’s just a fiction. All the characters are from my imagination. They don’t exist in the real life. Nah! Nope, they don’t. Trust me in this. So, there are themes in the story that might be disturbing. But let me tell you. I condone them and I suggest you to take it just as a fiction. No need to think over them. And if you find it very disturbing then, I request not to read the novel any further. Thank you.

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.

In the rain-soaked streets of Gravehaven City, truth is a shadow, and trust is the deadliest weapon. Private detective Ryan Cross walks these neon-lit alleys haunted by the past, searching for answers no one else dares to seek. Years ago, Eva Moon vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving Ryan with only echoes of love, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Now, a series of brutal murders with a cryptic symbol forces him back into the city’s darkest corners. Alongside him is Liara Kane, a mysterious and sharp-minded investigator whose motives remain as hidden as the city itself. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of secrets, shadows, and whispers, following leads that could expose corruption, crime, and the truths buried beneath the city’s surface. Every step draws Ryan deeper into a world where danger hides in plain sight, allies may be enemies, and the past refuses to stay buried. From shadowed alleys to abandoned warehouses, every discovery carries a price—and some secrets demand blood. Broken Echoes: Blood and Betrayal is a noir tale of love, loss, and revenge, where every choice resonates in the shadows, and the echoes of the past never truly die.

Behind every perfectly happy love story between the male and female leads, there’s always a quietly suffering supporting girl — and among them, one poor soul who ends up as the biggest obstacle in their romance, only to meet the most tragic fate. Summoned by a powerful obsession that transcends time and space, A Xin soothes the wounded heart of that so-called “villainess,” helping her live a peaceful life and escape the doom of being a vicious side character. But she never expected… that the young lady would cling to her and refuse to let go! “A Xin, you’ve secretly been in love with me all along, haven’t you?” “No…” (A Xin: I really haven’t!) “You said I’m the most beautiful, the best, and that I deserve everything good. You spoil me, indulge me, do everything for me — clearly, you’re obsessed with me.” “Don’t bother explaining, A Xin. I won’t let your love go to waste.” (A Xin: It’s a misunderstanding… huh? Why does she look so pretty right now? …Kind of want to kiss her?) A light-hearted, fluffy story — no heavy logic, full of doting sweetness. Fictional world, 1v1, guaranteed happy ending! If you enjoy my translations and want to support this poor little translator, you can do so right here: [https://www.patreon.com/cw/irisbenton] Thank you so much!

Lyra Veyne is meant to die at dawn. Condemned as an unstable mage, she is saved at the execution platform by Lucien Draven—the Empire’s most feared dark mage. But mercy is not what he offers. Instead, Lucien binds Lyra to himself through a forbidden soul contract, turning her into the key to stabilizing the Empire’s failing magical barrier. Bound by magic that controls their distance, power, and survival, Lyra and Lucien are forced into a dangerous alliance where resistance means pain—and betrayal means death. As political conspiracies tighten and assassins close in, their bond grows stronger, more intimate, and far more dangerous than either of them expected. She is his weapon. He is her only anchor. And the Empire will destroy them both if they fail.

In the Ridgid Victorian era, where love was merely a transaction for power and money, Anne dared to dream of something more. Sinking into despair, she nearly abandoned her fantasy- until Lucian arrived. He didn't just open her heart; he shattered her world, revealing a truth about himself that others deemed inhuman.

Shadow Rain tells the story of me, a young protagonist navigating a world filled with secrets, shadows, and mysterious rains that seem to change everything. Beside me stands a man whose presence is both comforting and enigmatic—someone who guides, protects, and sometimes challenges me as I face dangers and uncover hidden truths. Along the way, I meet other characters, including Lena, a girl with her own story, strength, and surprises. Together, we face a city full of mysteries, conspiracies, and hidden powers, learning to trust each other while confronting challenges that test courage, loyalty, and determination. Through every storm, every secret revealed, and every shadow that falls, Shadow Rain is a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and resilience. It is about facing the unknown with hope, embracing the bonds that give strength, and learning that even in the darkest moments, light and courage can emerge.

[T/N: Game Development phase will be slow at beginning, like around 350 or so chapters when they releases 3/4 games and won TGA awards, Afterwards it gonna spice up the speed. And There will be LOTS of slice of life story.... so don't yell at me later! Enjoy~] After transmigrating into a world that blends various anime universes, I returned to my old trade and began developing games. In this new world, I recreated the many games from my past life: Slay the Spire, The Binding of Isaac, Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, Sniper Elite, Nioh... From pixel-style indie games to large-scale single-player RPGs and open-world adventures, I recreated them all. However, players slowly began to notice that the difficulty of my games was steadily increasing. Players just have one thought after, "why were the games this guy made getting progressively harder?" Known Anime Worlds: ▷ Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ▷ My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected (Oregairu) ▷ NEW GAME! ▷ Oreimo _____ Updates: 9/10 Chapters/Week _____ Disclaimer: All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators. Translator & Editor: RedX43 Cover Pic: Utaha Kasumigaoka +50 Advance Chapters on Patreon/RedX43

[Warning: this story contains dark themes] **** Seven years ago, Ruby Emerald believed she had everything: love, stability, a future she could finally trust. On her wedding anniversary, she planned a surprise that would change their lives forever. Instead, her world shattered. She found her husband having sex with his ex, the words that followed cutting deeper than the betrayal itself. He said loving her made him feel small. Empty. The child she carried was her quiet miracle, who never got the chance to be born. Ruby lost her pregnancy on the very day meant to celebrate life, sealing her heartbreak in silence. When grief had barely settled, life demanded more. Her mother’s heart was failing. There was a need for surgery, which was devastatingly expensive. Her father’s debts threatened to swallow the family business whole. Ruby was drowning. Then came the knock on her hospital door. Her ex-husband’s stepfather, Max Byron, stepped inside, immaculate and unreadable, his presence commanding the room before he spoke a single word. A man of power, control, and secrets. “I can solve all your problems,” he said. Hope flared, dangerous and fragile until he finished: “My only condition… is that you marry me.” Trapped between survival and self-respect, Ruby is forced into a marriage built on necessity, not love. But beneath the cold arrangement and unspoken boundaries, something unsettling begins to grow, slow, restrained, impossible to ignore. Because the most dangerous thing about this marriage isn’t the bargain she made— It’s the feelings she never agreed to feel.

"You're under me, I don't need your f***cking consent to do with you whatever I want CANDY CHUCKS" He called her name in full, Candy's Heart skipped a beat hearing her name from his lips, her heart beat moved to beating rapidly when Raymond's angry eyes landed on her lips. He held the back of her head and pulled her closer in other to clash his lips on hers. But Candy forcefully turned away blurting out the very first words that came to her head. "I'm nobody's property, not even you RAYMOND MONSTER" _______________ Candy's father having owned a deadly mafia a huge amount of money doesn't know how to pay it up but to give out his daughter. Candy who got a nice dream of living fine had her dreams crumpling down. But did her dreams actually crumpled? How can she survive in the hands of Raymond Monster and his clan members? In quest of her living with the monster she found out an ugly secret about her life, she knew nothing about

Svana Greco was a beautiful and gorgeous model but in her past life Dario Vila a millionaire businessman who was cunning he betrayed her with Nicci Greco her stepsister they tried to kill her but Otello Russo Dario's uncle saved but got shot and dead now that she has been reborn given a second chance by Time she will make them pay who tried to betray her

Ning Fei was always the perfect daughter—smiling, working hard, trying to please everyone. Yet fate painted her as the villain, while her cousin Ning ran cried a little and suddenly she’s the hero everyone adores In her past life, Ning Fei’s heart was pure, but fate was cruel. Until death gave her a second chance—and a mysterious system that promises power, insight, and a chance to rewrite her story. Now reborn as her 18year old self, WITH A SYSTEM, when it all started , she knows the truth: “not all heroes are innocent, and not all villains are guilty”. But can she truly escape the shadow that followed her in her last life? Or will the line between hero and villain blur beyond recognition? “The person who cries first gets the milk… but what if crying doesn’t win anymore?”

"Though the King may fall, he shall not fade; the Once and Future King shall awaken, and Albion shall rise anew." For centuries, the prophecy was nothing more than legend. A myth whispered in ancient texts. But now, Camelot has returned. Overnight, the great city stands once more, its banners flying high, its knights sworn to a king the world believed was lost to time. Arthuria Pendragon has not come to reclaim a title—she has come to rule. In a world of super-soldiers, gods, and masked vigilantes, the return of Camelot is more than a mystery—it is a challenge to the order of nations. As the UK government scrambles to respond, SHIELD and intelligence agencies worldwide race to uncover the truth. Is this a miracle? A threat? Or the first step toward something far more dangerous? History and legend collide with the modern age. And the world must ask itself: is the prophecy of the Once and Future King a promise… or a warning?

When she opened her eyes, Qiao Sang discovered she had transmigrated into a middle school student. Immediately after, a mock exam descended upon her. Was a 985-university graduate afraid? She was… terrified. What kind of questions are these?! What is the final evolutionary form of Stinky Loach called? Which planets have humans already migrated to? …… …… Welcome to the Beast Taming World.

Yue Yue was once the precious White Jade Snake female of her primitive beast world. She was pampered, adored female and practically treated like a rare treasure. But the moment she opens her eyes… BAM! Her home was gone, the forest was gone, and there were no familiar beastmen running around half-naked. Instead... People are flying in the sky without wings. People are talking to glowing bracelets. People are living in giant metal buildings that look like angry mountains. Yue Yue wants to go home immediately. Unfortunately, fate laughs in her face. She finds out she has actually transmigrated… and not as some powerful heroine, but as an F-level female who is infertile and has F-level spiritual healing, basically treated like a useless accessory that can be thrown away anytime. From “Most Cherished Treasure of the City”...to “Garbage Female.” What kind of karmic debt is this!? Just when she’s ready to sit down and cry, a cold mechanical ding! rings in her head. A system? Yes, she got a system...but not the good kind. This system wants her to save villainous beastmen, the ones who are on the path to becoming degenerated, uncontrollable monsters. They are cruel, bloodthirsty, evil, and absolutely the last people she wants to babysit. Even worse, she only survives by completing the system’s ridiculous tasks. Yue Yue’s reaction: “I’m a snake, I only know how to slither! Why me?!” Now she must fight for survival, cure villains, avoid getting eaten by polluted beasts, and somehow prevent the interstellar world from collapsing...all while trying to figure out how this bizarre place works. A useless female? A forgotten character? Ha! Watch Yue Yue shake the entire galaxy. ~ Excerpt: Yue Yue didn’t know what was happening. One moment she was quietly trying to escape from this strange place, but suddenly a huge shadow appeared in front of her. A very big, very long, very black shadow. She slowly looked up...and her soul almost flew out of her body. A giant winged serpent hovered above her; its scales were darker than night, and its violet-black eyes swirled as if they could swallow the world. Its wings beat once, sending a blast of wind that nearly threw her off her feet. Before she could slither away, The snake hissed at her. His stare was so intense she felt like her tiny snake heart stopped beating. Her voice came out shaking, trembling and almost squeaking, “B-Brother… we’re the same species, okay? C-Cannibalism is… very bad. Very, VERY bad!” The serpent blinked. Then, right in front of her eyes, his massive body shrank, twisted, and transformed into a dangerously handsome beastman. A very tall, black-haired, violet-eyed, and exuding the full aura of “I can kill you with a glance.” Yue Yue gulped. He looked down at her and picked her up. It is as if she were a fruit he found on sale. “What are you doing?! Put me down! I’m not edible!” He didn’t even respond. He simply opened the pocket on his strange suit...and dropped her in. Yue Yue flailed inside like a trapped dumpling. “W-Wait! Wait, wait, wait! Am I being kidnapped!?” Her life was over. She had officially been abducted by a psychopath serpent in human clothing.

​Two Tribes. One Massacre. A Love Forged in Fire and Salt. ​In the divided world of Varnathian, the Druvkaur are fire and shadow, while the Velanthri are song and sea. They were never meant to touch. But at eighteen, Zekar, a reckless Druvkaur warrior with a dragon’s soul, meets Emery, the ethereal daughter of a Velanthri Lord. Their connection is instant—a forbidden spark that promises to bridge the gap between their warring peoples. ​Then, the world burns. ​When the Empire of Eldharûn launches a genocidal massacre, Zekar is left for dead in the ashes of his village, and Emery is dragged away in chains, a "Songbird" prize for a cruel Prince. ​Eight years pass. ​Zekar has become a legend—the Dragon King of a secret rebellion, obsessed with the girl he couldn't save. He has spent every second of his life hardening his heart and honing his fire for one purpose: to take her back. ​When he finally storms the Imperial Capital, he doesn't find the fragile girl he remembers. He finds a woman who has learned to survive in the silence. ​Zekar doesn't just want to rescue her; he wants to claim her. He takes her to his fortress in the clouds, but the slow-burn between them is now a dangerous conflagration. As a new war looms and ancient magic awakens, they must decide if their bond is a sanctuary—or a cage. ​He will burn the world to keep her. She will find her voice to save him.

Aries was supposed to be a simple movie extra. One explosion later, he opens his eyes in a real beastman world—wounded, half-naked, and no longer acting. Humans are extinct. Male humans? Impossible. Fertile male humans? A world-shaking miracle. To the Beastlords, he is a blessing. To the clans, he is a cause for war. And to the cold, teasing system inside his mind? > [Celestial Breeder Identified. Processing host…] Aries only wants to survive long enough to make sense of this world, but every beastman who scents him wants something else entirely—claim him, protect him, fight for him, or breed him. A single human has returned to a world built on instincts and dominance… …and the Beastlords will burn it down to possess him.

Not everyone notices the same things. Not everyone sees the girl who smiles softly in the hallways, who listens more than she speaks, who carries more than she lets on. This is the story of a life unfolding—one quiet day at a time, one friendship at a time, one choice at a time—toward a self she has yet to meet.