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"How could a female lead act like this?!" Miranda Halerich, an avid reader of romance novels, was seething. The reader community, or rather, the market, had gone rotten. The once-gritty, strong female leads had vanished, replaced by pathetic characters who believed tears could fix everything. Weak, whiny, manipulable. Garbage masquerading as protagonists. "This is insane!" she roared, flinging the book aside after reading a scene where the female lead sobbed in front of her ex-lover, the poor sap burdened by his mother’s failing health. She bared her teeth in disgust, muttering curses at the unknown author, at the readers, at the entire industry. "The tropes are bait. The plots are twisted. The characters are trash. I’m done with this nonsense!" Her raw, unfiltered hatred, for limp FLs, pathetic MLs, and manipulative parasites, all s** no plot tropes, sent ripples through reality itself. Somewhere in the digital void, a system had been searching for the perfect host. [HOST DETECTED] [INITIALIZING SUMMONING SEQUENCE] [WELCOME, HOST. YOUR HATRED HAS ACTIVATED SYSTEM DEMISE] Her vision blurred, the world twisted. And just like that… Miranda Halerich’s life was no longer her own. She could be under the system’s command… or a Bestie???

In the steam-powered era of depleted magic, the continent is heading towards an inevitable sinking. Victor Reinhardt, originally a low-level worker during the European economic crisis of the 2020s—delivering takeout late and receiving bad reviews, working overtime in factories without pay, defaulting on his mortgage, and dying in a car accident on a stormy night—is transported to a dilapidated minor noble family, becoming the most marginalized illegitimate son. This is a magical world resembling 1912: nobles monopolize magic crystals through ancient bloodlines, the propaganda of "unsinkable" steamships masks an iron wall of class divisions, and the lower-class magicians struggle in factories and mines. The magic economy is inflated like the Titanic—overexploitation, credit inflation, a frenzy for transnational magical bonds… everyone is reveling on deck, but no one sees the iceberg approaching. Victor awakens two great talents: A keen eye for business: discerning value differences, breaking down costs, and calculating compound interest as naturally as breathing; and a silver tongue: persuasion, negotiation, and oratory that sweeps through hearts like a storm. Starting from repairing pigsties and selling handmade magic soaps, he gradually built a small workshop, a chamber of commerce, and a bank… He befriended a cold and beautiful knight, a fanatical alchemical genius, a down-on-his-luck nobleman, and a black market fox spirit, forming a cross-class partnership. When "Magic Thursday" arrived—the largest magic mining group went bankrupt, a chain reaction of bank runs engulfed the continent like a tsunami, noble banks collapsed, and monster hordes invaded in the chaos. The giant ocean liner "Eternal Dawn" became the last hope for escape—Victor did not run away. He hoarded food, acquired bankrupt assets, issued relief magic crystal vouchers, and delivered the powerful "Castor Manifesto"... Using his modern economic memory and eloquence, he reversed the bank run, stabilized public sentiment, and forced the nobles to compromise. He didn't want to overthrow the old order, but to make the lie of "unsinkable" a reality: to establish a new era of magical constitutionalism, market freedom, and social security. Could a European illegitimate son prevent the Titanic, named "Continent," from repeating its tragic fate? From a lowly laborer to a redemption merchant of the Magic Federation, this is an epic journey of rewriting destiny with gold and incantations.

Torn apart and eaten alive by zombies, Jiao Lizhi died filled with regret and hatred. As darkness engulfed her, she opened her eyes—only to find herself back at the beginning of the apocalypse. Crawling back from hell, she sought revenge and fought to live a better life. Watching his loved one torn to pieces before his eyes, he lost his sanity. To avenge her, he destroyed humanity’s last hope with his own hands. On the day the world was swallowed by darkness, he took his own life as the last man standing on Earth. When he opened his eyes again, he vowed never to lose her again! As the world turns into a living hell, will they be able to undo the regrets of their past lives? TRIGGER WARNING! Gore, Violence, Graphic scenes, Abuse.

In her previous life, Yvonne Taylor died with hatred. Her stepsister burned her face with sulfuric acid, and her father was brutally murdered by her stepmother. Even Zachary Leinster, her father's best friend and the man who loved her the most, died trying to save her. Yvonne is miraculously reborn and begins her revenge. When she comes back, she is no longer the playful girl everyone knew. In order to take revenge, she applies for a prestigious school, majors in business, caters for her stepmother, and even... marries Zachary Leinster, her father's business competitor and ten years her senior.

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On the same day the Holt family was declared bankrupt, Hilla Holt, the most beautiful woman in New Islands, became a target for humiliation. But to everyone's surprise, Miss Holt turned the tables and got married! Her husband? A man who had been bedridden for half a year, unable to even blink—Bruce Burton. What. An. Ending. She became nothing more than a pawn in a joke. However, just when everyone expected Madam Benner to crumble under loneliness, right in the middle of all the drama, Bruce Burton woke up! Hilla Holt was supposed to be kicked out of the Burton household. Everyone waited… and waited… But instead, Bruce Burton cherished his wife so much that soon, no one dared to even look Madam Burton in the eye.

She walked into a trap, got herself pregnant and as a result, she was forced to leave her hometown. But this was nowhere near the end of the matter. Six years later, she returned with her twins by her side, stronger than ever. But just as she was ready to take revenge, the father of her twins appeared and made everyone who once hurt her pay the price of their deeds. He thought that his act of saving a damsel in distress would move her, but had not expected to see two little babies standing in his way, telling him that there are conditions to fulfill if he wanted to marry their mother…

Trapped by an unfair contract, Eva was determined to do whatever it took to end the contract and ensure it ended with her alone, but she never expected to be sent to the enemy as a spy. “Nothing complicated,” they said. “Yeah right.” How was she going to find a man even her so-called ‘boss’ couldn't find? But left no other choice, she set off, following the instructions given to her, searching high and low not knowing the one she sought was right beside her. The man whose presence lit up her day and made butterflies flutter in her stomach even when he didn't mean to. Yes, Eva fell in love. And now? Eva was trapped between dangerous organizations, one has her heart and the other a contract that could ruin everything all over again *** Excerpt: “You hate me now, don't you?” Eva said as she pulled on the jacket, trying to cover as much of herself as possible. Trying to suppress the emotions that threatened to shatter her to pieces. Her eyes darted towards the man who had his back to her. He couldn't even bring himself to look at her. She thought, biting her lip. “I understand if you don't want to have anything to do with me anymore. I promise to disappear from your sight. You'll never see me again…” “Eva…” his voice sliced through the dark room that was barely illuminated by the moonlight, cutting her mid sentence. Her breath hitched at the edginess his tone carried. Eva held her breath when he turned, his broad back slowly shifting until he stood facing her. She almost couldn't look him in the eyes, afraid of what she would see. Those steely grey orbs that always seem to stare into her soul were even more unreadable now. “Come here, Eva,” his tone suddenly changed, losing its sharp edge. “What?” When she took longer processing his words, he took a step towards her while she instinctively took a step back. Seeing that, he stopped and held her gaze. “Come here, Eva,” he repeated, his voice becoming firmer, an order she was compelled to obey. With both hands clutching tightly to the oversized jackets, she took slow and staggering steps towards him. Her heels clicking on the tiled floor with each step and the silence of the room amplifying them. She felt bare under his intense gaze but she couldn't stop her legs from moving towards him. She knew he could be frightening, but this was the first time she had ever faced this side of him. Yet, her legs still moved, obeying his command. “I… I promise… I won't…” “Keep moving, Eva,” he ordered again when her steps slowed down as she started talking. Eva gulped but did as he ordered until she was standing a three foot distance from him. Unable to hold his gaze, she stared down at her feet. The red straps of her heels now an eyesore but she would rather look at them than at his eyes. Or face. “In your eyes, am I that shallow, Eva?” He asked, his tone calm and calculated. Eva snapped her head up as soon as those unexpected words left his lips.

Ren died at eighteen doing what he always did—shielding his little sister with his own body, blood pooling while she screamed. The God of Death looked down and cursed under his breath. “That… wasn’t supposed to happen.” A mistake. A glitch in the system. Ren just smirked through the fading pain. “Another Tuesday.” But even gods hate loose ends. In a quiet white void, Death offers him a second shot: reincarnation into Alveria, a brutal world of magic, guilds, monsters, and women who could kill you as easily as they could fuck you senseless. As apology? One cheat skill from each rank, S through E. No questions asked. He picks. He wakes up in a new body—young, strong, memories sharp, and for the first time in his life, no chains holding him back. Back on Earth, he was a virgin. Not by some noble choice—just a kid who grew up never trusting anyone enough to let them close. Anime, manga, manhwa? Those were his world. Endless stories of guys reborn, overpowered, surrounded by gorgeous women who fell for them hard. He read them alone, late at night, hand moving under the sheets, wishing it was real. Now it is. Alveria is full of powerful, beautiful women—battle-hardened, confident, dangerous. Some will underestimate him. Some will try to use him. Some will think they’re in control. They’re wrong. Kai isn’t here to play nice anymore. No more lonely nights. No more fantasies locked behind a screen. Whoever fits his taste—whichever one sparks that hunger—he’s going to take her. Slowly at first, then hard. Until she’s moaning his name, legs shaking, begging for more. One by one, he’ll build his harem. Not for power. Not for revenge. Just because he finally can. And because every single one of them is going to learn what it feels like to be claimed by a man who’s done holding back. Power. Women. Filthy, sweat-soaked nights that leave them ruined and coming back for seconds. This is his second life. And he’s not dying a virgin again.

Following the Great War of the Hundred Races, the continent of Fengyue entered a period of coexistence among various nations. The struggle for dominance among eight kingdoms lasted for a considerable time, with frequent conflicts inflicting immense suffering on the people of the continent. When the Fast Empire and the Wu'an Kingdom clashed on the Tianfeng Plains over control of the Great Lake region, another major power on the continent, the Yasuo Kingdom, suddenly launched a surprise attack on both warring parties to seize regional hegemony. This unexpected attack triggered what would later be known as the "First Battle of Tianfeng," a major war that erupted without any prior warning. It was during this battle that a previously unknown man, Aurelian Dragon, inexplicably rose to prominence, writing an astonishing legend in the history of the Fengyue continent.

From elementary school to college, Mia and Enzo have been inseparable. Their friends even call them "double tape" because they are always stuck together. Now, on their twelfth anniversary, Enzo is ready to pull off his dream proposal. But one mistake changes everything. While Mia is tidying up, she finds confidential papers she was never meant to see—a secret that shatters over a decade of trust. With this revelation, is the wedding still happening? Why is Mia so devastated by what Enzo did? Can she still accept him after learning the truth? DISCLAIMER: GRAMMAR ISSUES

|SEASON 1 OF THE PRINCE OF ALMIA · COVERS THE FIRST GEM GUARDIAN| | WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM| A chance encounter with Top Ranger Kellyn whisks Ash and his friends away on a new adventure to the Almia Region, where they must uncover the mystery of the Rainbow Birds and protect them from nefarious outside forces. *** Sixteen-year-old Kellyn, still a new Top Pokémon Ranger, has been stationed in the Sinnoh Region for a while, clearing mission after mission. However, when he’s unexpectedly called back to Almia with concerns about the Rainbow Bird Pokémon, Parity and Blue-Bird, he never expects to run into Ash, Brock, and Dawn again, who ask to go with him. Although reluctant, Kellyn agrees they can come, as long as they keep their distance and let him complete his mission himself, but that proves difficult with Ash’s clumsiness, curiosity, and love for Pokémon—and when the mission turns out to be more dangerous than Kellyn thought. When nefarious forces rise, the Pokémon team must work together before it’s too late for not only them, but also all of Almia and Sinnoh. Nonetheless, Kellyn is not too eager to ask for help. *** * A Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension fanfic.* * A Pokémon Rainbow and Blue (my own region) story.* *Main tropes: grumpyxsunshine (not graphic), found family, slowburn.* *Moral: "Don't be afraid of failure."*

In the enchanting land of Serendia, where shimmering moonlight dance upon tranquil lakes and ancient forest whisper secrets, there exists a mysterious lullaby that drifts throught the hight air. Every evening, when the sun sets behind the horizon, a haunting melody emerges, soothing the heart of the restless and beckoning sleep to weary souls.

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.

Aurora was always the "stain" in her perfect family. While her younger sister was adored for her beauty, Aurora was hidden away, despised for her appearance, and treated like an ugly servant in her own home. Her fate seems sealed when her father sells her as a wife to a womanizing baron twice her age. But on the night her family tries to murder her to collect the insurance money, destiny intervenes. An ancient white wolf, the last of her lineage, passes her essence to Aurora before dying. Aurora awakens with a heart-stopping beauty and a power that Alphas would kill to possess. When she is rescued from the altar by Castian, a banished and dangerous Alpha, Aurora believes she has found her hero. What she doesn’t know is that Castian only sees her as a piece on his board to reclaim the throne. In a world of wolves where she is the most coveted prey, Aurora must discover whether her beauty is a blessing or a curse, while fighting not to give her heart to the man who plans to sacrifice her.

Bella Swan always knew the world was more than it seemed. Each night she closed her eyes, she didn't just dream—she traveled. Slipping through time, she walked beside a man haunted by darkness and war, anchoring him when the pain threatened to consume him. That man was Damon Salvatore. As Bella navigates her canon-compliant life in Forks—complete with sparkling vampires, high school melodrama, and looming supernatural threats—her heart is tethered to a vampire who belongs to another century. Each dream pulls them closer. Each step forward in her "Twilight" life feels like a script she must play out before she can finally write her own ending. Torn between two lives and two very different vampires, Bella must face fate, free will, and the timeless bond that refuses to be broken. But time has a funny way of folding in on itself, and when Damon arrives in Forks—real, solid, and hers—the story she's been bound to shatters. This is the story of what happens when a girl destined for one vampire chooses another. A story of dream-walking, time-crossed love, chaotic destinies, and rewriting fate. The threads are tangled. The ink is permanent. And love—true love—might just be stronger than time itself.

Shee Bah found herself wrangling with another woman over a man that she has been married to for a period of two years. What's more, her husband turned out to be a superstar, with great public appeal _ usually commanding a high salary, who never wanted his relationship to be revealed due to the scandal it might cause. As an underdog, still struggling to make it to greater heights of her music career with her sensational talent, she's extremely insecure about the lady her husband is secretly seeing _ a famous model with strong public influence. By the time she exhaustedly concluded that she wasn't at any standard of a match to the other woman in beauty and reputation, her one week released music album shocks the media waves, topping the chats, becoming the most selling album at the time, making her the most influential female artist.

Rowena Hartwell has waited nineteen years for her wolf to awaken—nineteen years of being called "defective" while watching her childhood best friend Callister Vane transform into the pack's golden Alpha heir. But Callister promised her forever. He swore he'd make her his chosen mate even if she never shifted, that their bond transcended bloodlines. Tonight, under the Awakening Moon ceremony, her wolf finally stirs. The mate bond snaps into place—Callister is her fated mate. Relief floods her until she sees his face twist with disgust. "I, Callister Vane, reject you, Rowena Hartwell, as my mate." His voice echoes across the ceremony grounds. "You're a weak, wolfless disgrace. Tomorrow, I'm announcing my engagement to Seraphine Cortez, daughter of the Alpha Council." Humiliated and broken, Rowena flees into the Forbidden Woods where rogues hunt and Lycans rule. She expects death. Instead, a voice like thunder stops her: "I'll take you as my bride." Thorne Obsidian. The Lycan King. His eyes burn molten gold as the second-chance mate bond slams between them—undeniable, terrifying, wrong. He's the monster who murdered her parents twelve years ago during the Lycan War. He's supposed to be her enemy. He's also her salvation. But when Rowena discovers she's not a broken omega—she's the last living heir to the Hartwell Lycan bloodline, the only power that can challenge Thorne's throne—their mate bond becomes a weapon. Her parents didn't die in war. They were assassinated. And the conspiracy leads straight back to the man who promised her forever. Now Rowena must choose: trust the enemy who killed her family, or forgive the friend who destroyed her heart. Either way, the werewolf world will burn.

Scarlett Thorne has wanted Alpha Maverick Nightshade since she was sixteen—her best friend Juniper's devastatingly powerful father who treated her like a human child. Now eighteen and newly shifted, Scarlett arrives at the Nightshade pack territory for the Summer Solstice with one goal: make the broken Alpha recognize she's his fated mate. Maverick is the most feared Alpha on the East Coast, still bleeding from a vicious pack war where his ex-mate Celestia and his Beta betrayed him, stole half his territory, and poisoned his daughter against him. He's sworn off the mate bond, especially with barely-shifted she-wolves who smell like sin and innocence. But Scarlett isn't playing weak. She's playing for keeps. One full moon changes everything. The mate bond snaps into place—undeniable, explosive, forbidden. But when Juniper discovers her father claimed her best friend as his mate, she unleashes hell. She exposes the bond to Scarlett's pack, who banish her as a "homewrecker." Juniper's social media campaign destroys Scarlett's reputation across the supernatural world. Broken and rejected, Scarlett's first shift completes—revealing she's not a common wolf but a rare Silver bloodline, the lost heir to the Thorne pack that controls the largest werewolf empire in North America. Her "parents" were rogue wolves paid to hide her identity. They thought they broke a naive she-wolf. They awakened an Alpha Queen. Now Scarlett returns with Maverick at her side—not as his shameful secret, but as his claimed mate and equal Alpha. Revenge will be served under the full moon with claws extended.

Thea Vex just wanted a pet to fill the silence of her lonely city apartment. What she got was a grumpy Shiba Inu who glared at her like she'd committed war crimes by offering premium kibble. Then she found the post. Her "pet" Russet has a secret social media account. Where he's complaining about being "kidnapped" by his clueless owner. Where an entire community of talking animals is giving him escape advice. Where a mysterious black wolfdog named Corvus just offered to "replace" him as her pet. Turns out Russet isn't a dog. He's a fox beastman who can shift between human and animal forms—and Thea accidentally cock-blocked his meeting with his destined mate. Oops. Before she can process this insanity, her apartment becomes Grand Central Station for supernatural beings. Corvus the wolf beastman actually shows up, claiming Thea as his fated mate. Then comes Sable the panther who's been her mysterious upstairs neighbor all along. Flint the dragon who's convinced she's his treasure. Marlowe the crow beastman who's her actual coworker at the design firm. Five powerful beastmen. One completely ordinary human woman. And a mating bond that defies every rule of their hidden world. The Beastmen Council says it's impossible—humans can't be fated to their kind, let alone to multiple alphas. But Thea's very existence is rewriting supernatural law, and not everyone's happy about it. Some want to exploit her. Others want her dead. And her five beastmen? They're ready to burn the world down to keep her safe. In a supernatural society built on hierarchy and tradition, can one human woman and her impossible harem forge a new destiny? Or will loving them all doom everyone she's come to cherish?