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Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

An inspirational tale , an impoverished scholar in ancient times, who rises to become a military prodigy amidst the chaos of a turbulent era, guided by his extraordinary talents and indomitable will. Through enlisting in the army and honing his martial skills, he not only ascends to new heights of prowess and breaks through spiritual realms but also navigates the intricate webs of intrigue within the barracks and the martial world, all while holding fast to his unwavering moral compass. Gradually, he unveils the conspiracies shrouding power struggles and a mystical celestial treasure. Blending martial arts cultivation, the fervor of battlefield valor, and profound human struggles, the story unfolds as an epic of self-transcendence, chronicling an ordinary individual's defiance of fate in a grand journey of growth.

They say seven is the number of perfection. For Luna Seraphine, it was the number that ended her silence. Six times, she tore the divorce papers apart, choosing love over pride, endurance over dignity, surrendering to the cruel demands of the mate who never cherished her. The seventh time, she signed her name without trembling. Alpha Ravyn panicked. His mistress, Daisy, the daughter of Seraphine’s former nanny, laughed it off. She’s only throwing a tantrum, they said. She’ll crawl back. They were wrong. The truth shattered what little remained of her heart: the child she had loved and raised for six years was never hers. That revelation became her breaking point and her rebirth. This time, Luna Seraphine walked away without looking back. As her power rose, so did Ravyn’s regret. The Alpha who once discarded her now slept outside her door, desperate for a single glance. But the woman who opened that door was no longer the Luna he broke. Cold. Untouchable. Unforgiving. Ravyn fell to his knees, begging for her hand, only to realize he was no longer the only one. Men of influence and power now competed for her attention. Because Luna Seraphine was no longer just a Luna. She was a world-renowned business mogul. A shadowed philanthropist. The most sought-after surgeon of her time, and a cyber genius. This time, she is not surviving the story written for her. She is rewriting it. And only she decides how it ends.

Look, I’m Riven Kael. Twenty-eight, data analyst, zero ambition beyond paying rent and avoiding small talk. My life was spreadsheets, instant ramen, and the occasional ghost I pretended not to see. Then one mandatory company gala, because of course it was mandatory, turned into the universe’s worst prank. I touched a cursed amulet. I just touched it. Next thing I know, I’m waking up in a penthouse that costs more than my entire bloodline, sporting a glowing marriage sigil on my wrist, legally and magically hitched to Azryth Valek. Yes, that Azryth Valek. The CEO of half the planet, a walking sin in a three-piece suit, an ancient demon lord who was literally sealed inside said amulet until I accidentally set him free. He says we’re bound. Separation means both of us die slowly and painfully. Soul-consumption optional but very much on the table if I’m stupid enough to fall for him. Which, newsflash, I am not. I’m not. Shut up. So now I’m living with an unfortunately hot CEO from hell, dodging assassination attempts disguised as corporate mergers, banishing spirits that show up at my desk like unpaid interns, and pretending we’re a power couple for the cameras while he smirks like he knows exactly how much I want to strangle him. Or kiss him. Or both. Brain, we are not doing this. I didn’t sign up for boardroom battles, multiversal rifts, or the terrifying realization that the arrogant demon who ruined my life might be the only one who truly sees me. But here I am. Still complaining, still fighting, still falling, against every shred of common sense, hopelessly, stupidly, irrevocably in love. Because when the universe marries you to the devil, it doesn’t ask for consent. It just hands you the ring. And damn it, I’m keeping it.

In a world where power and politics reign supreme, young Arshan Dragonia's life is turned upside down when his father, Count Rodriger Dragonia, is murdered by the ruthless Duke Esper Volfer. With a price on his head, Arshan and his trusted guardian, Aric Baldwin, a skilled warrior and two-star auro user, embark on a perilous journey to seek justice and reclaim their rightful place. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Basera Kingdom, they discover that the kingdom is on the brink of civil war, with the third prince gathering support from powerful nobles. With the odds stacked against them, Arshan and Aric must rely on their wits, strength, and cunning to survive. Stay with us on their quest for revenge, power, and survival as they face off against formidable foes, forge unexpected alliances, and uncover hidden secrets. Will they be able to overcome the challenges ahead and achieve their goals, or will the shadows of their past consume them?

Tasha was just another broken soul trying to survive in the human world - until fate shattered her reality. Dragged into a hidden war of supernatural forces, she discovers a bloodline she never knew pulsed within her: a Luna destined to rule beside a king. Alexander Blackwood, the feared Lycan Alpha, has spent centuries searching for the woman foretold in prophecy - the one meant to unite the fractured realms. But when he finds Tasha, she's nothing like he expected: human, headstrong, and dangerously unawakened. As ancient enemies stir and the realms prepare for war, a bond forms between king and Luna - wild, all-consuming, and forbidden. But fate is never kind. Tasha's heart harbors a darkness even she can't control. A whisper of black magic calls to her soul, twisting her destiny in ways no one could predict. When a mysterious dark entity enters her life, offering the kind of passion and power Alexander never could, Tasha must choose: Her fated king - or the shadowed stranger her soul craves. In a world where love can either save or destroy kingdoms, loyalty is a double-edged sword - and trusting the wrong heart could bring the end of both worlds. Fall into a darkly seductive fantasy where love is lethal, fate is a liar, and surrender could cost everything.

Aaron thought he was doomed when he transmigrated to Blue Star—a world eerily like Earth, but steeped in supernatural chaos. On the day of the Awakening Ceremony, where power is everything, he drew a blank. No talent, no hope, just a one-way ticket to mediocrity… or worse. Until BAM! [System Bound Successfully! Host, Welcome to the Lucky Spin System!] With a single spin, Aaron’s fate flips: SSS-rank Lucky Halo unlocked!Another spin? Vampire Primogenitor bloodline acquired! One more? Abyssal Dragon summoned as his ultimate ally! Armed with a system that dishes out game-changing rewards every day, Aaron defies the odds, shocks the world, and claws his way to the top. In a realm ruled by talent, this nobody is rewriting destiny—one lucky spin at a time! join the discord server if you can. promise you won't regret it https://discord.gg/dncyhU4jdu

Eve never believed in fate...until three ruthless alphas claimed her as theirs. Desperate to save her dying mother, Eve works as a masked dancer at Eclipse, the city's most exclusive club, where anonymity is her only protection. When the infamous Blackwood triplets—Damian, Damon, and Silas, offer her an obscene amount of money for a six-month exclusive contract, she accepts despite the terrifying rumors. Girls whisper about their brutality, their insatiable appetites, and the way they share everything... including women. The first night, Eve discovers the rumors don't do them justice. Damian commands her body with cold precision, every touch calculated to break down her defenses. Damon's dangerous playfulness pushes her past limits she didn't know she had, making her crave the edge of fear and pleasure. Silas watches with obsessive intensity, learning every tremor and gasp, demanding complete psychological surrender. Together, they overwhelm her....three predators claiming their prey in the most primal way possible. But something is different about Eve. While other women break under the brothers' dark desires, she endures. She matches their intensity, craves their brutality, returns night after night hungry for more. They're possessive in ways that should terrify her, marking her body as their territory, but her skin burns hotter under their hands than it ever has before. The brothers don't understand why they can't stay away from her. Why her scent drives them to the edge of madness. Why the mate bond...something they never believed they'd find...pulls them to this masked human with increasing, undeniable force. Then Eve's body begins to change. After three days without them, she collapses, her body shutting down from a hunger no food can satisfy. When Damian touches her fevered skin, her eyes glow amber and an ancient binding spell shatters. The truth explodes between them in a wave of desperate, consuming need: Eve isn't human. She's a succubi—a creature who feeds on sexual energy to survive. And they are her fated mates. Suddenly, Eve's nightly visits become her lifeline. She needs them...needs their touch, their dominance, their insatiable desire....or she'll die. A dark paranormal romance of fated mates, brutal alphas, and a queen who was born to rule them all.

A young boy with a lightning quirk

It’s been 28 years since project Blue Lock has concluded, and japanese soccer has fallen stale. With the same motive that once struck a flame in the heart of Japanese soccer, Jinpachi Ego’s son reignites that flame by reinstating project Blue Lock for a second trial.

Levi Parker, a billionaire known for his cold demeanor has everything: wealth, influence, control.. name it. But then, exactly one year left to live. Coming from a family that values legacy over love, where marriage is nothing more than a requirement or a signature on paper. When the woman chosen for him comes with expectations and power, Levi makes a different choice. Leah was never meant to be part of his world. She is invisible, desperate, and standing on the edge of a decision she swore to never make. Levi Parker steps in, but doesn’t promise love. He doesn’t promise forever, but at least.. He promises protection. As the world tears Leah apart for daring to marry above her standards and Levi's prospective bride who works tirelessly to erase her, Levi becomes the one constant she never expected. But love has consequences. When Leah discovers the truth Levi hid from her, she must face a future she never imagined, one where love arrives too late, and goodbye comes too soon.

"A Rejected Omega, A Dark Alpha Prince and their twisted dangerous fate." Amelie Conley, the eldest daughter of a revered Alpha family, was once expected to carry on her family’s proud legacy. However, when she turned sixteen, she failed to awaken her wolf, which made her earn the scornful title—the Curse of the Conley Family. At eighteen, she found her destined mate and carried his child, believing she had finally been given a chance at happiness. But when she rushed to share the news, she found him in a compromising position with her younger sister, Flora. Betrayal cut deeper than any wound, but the final blow came when he rejected her without hesitation, declaring Flora as his true mate. Shunned and heartbroken, Amelie made the painful decision to leave her pack for the sake of her unborn child. But just as she tried to escape, she was ambushed—hunted down like prey. Desperate to protect herself and the life growing inside her, Amelie fled to save herself and her unborn child, only to collapse into the arms of an enigmatic stranger—Gabriel Sinclair. Gabriel was no ordinary man. He was the Alpha Prince, a name feared across the nation. For twelve long years, he had scoured the lands for his mate, only to find nothing. He had convinced himself that the Moon Goddess despised him, just as his own mother had. But the moment he laid eyes on Amelie, everything changed. "You were marked, weren't you?" His voice dropped, edged with something dangerously close to possession as his gaze met hers, demanding the truth.  The question left Amelie in a dilemma. She didn't wish to tell him the truth. "I am not an ordinary wolf, Amelie. Who the fuck marked you before me?" Gabriel voiced in a possessive yet intimidating tone.  Amelie didn’t know that the man, who saved her was none other than the infamous Dark Tyrant—the Alpha Prince, Gabriel Sinclair, whose intentions were still unknown to her. ~~~~ **The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life.** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight__pcy

Gonna say this now that the Shadow Monarch explained is not the one from Solo Leveling it will be its own unique set of abilities

In his previous life, Shen Xiao witnessed the world collapse and saw Lu Qingyue, the Desolate Frost Empress, sacrifice herself for humanity. Reawakening ten years in the past, Shen Xiao found himself in a low-class supernatural academy, facing Lu Qingyue as a disabled, weak, and oppressed girl. This time, he would not let her suffer. [Ding! Interacting with Empress Candidate: Lu Qingyue detected!] [Rendering aid to the target during his time of despair: You receive 100 Heavenly Fate Tokens!] [Holding the target's hand for 10 seconds: 100x Lucky Draw Reward!] While other geniuses laboriously hunt monsters for a handful of energy stones, Shen Xiao could simply feed Lu Qingyue a warm meal and obtain a Divine Technique from his system. "Shen Xiao, why are you wasting your time with that one-armed trash?" Shen Xiao simply smiled coldly. Little did they know that the girl they called "trash" was his golden ticket to absolute power. And when the apocalypse truly came, the world would kneel at the feet of his empress, while the empress would only kneel before him. "This world is yours, Qingyue. But you... are mine." ************************************** Its totally a simp characters, no harem, or even NTR. As a profesional simp, he's a visionary who knows which investment (wife) brings the most profit (tickets) as his cheat code~!! Maybe some people will say that I'm positioning myself as a simp MC.... but so be it! I'm going to be a true simp in this work-!!

Five years ago, Anaïs Chen was the hidden wife of the entertainment empire’s heir, Bastian St. Yves. Believing he was ashamed of her and in love with his muse, she faked her death and vanished. Five years later, Bastian is the most feared Director in the industry, still haunted by his wife’s memory. He is looking for the perfect child actor for his dark masterpiece. He comes across Sacha...a five-year-old modeling prodigy with an angelic face and a poisonous tongue. Bastian tries to sign the boy, only to be blocked by the boy’s mysterious manager, Agent Eve. He doesn't know that Agent Eve is his dead wife. He doesn't know that the boy glaring at him has his own DNA. And Anaïs has no intention of letting the man who once caged her anywhere near her son...until his power makes walking away impossible. "Mister St. Yves," Sacha says with a cold smile. "My mother says your movies are pretentious trash. But if the pay is good, I’ll act like I respect you."

Wish thought that if she ever got a second chance at life, she would at least wake up in a better story. A spoiled princess. A doomed villainess on the path to redemption. A heroine adored by powerful husbands. Anything would have been fine. That's how stories were supposed to work. Instead, fate—and whatever twisted cosmic editor writes destinies—casts her in the one role she should never have been reborn into: the fat, ugly, unwanted maiden chosen for sacrifice. She awakens in a body mocked by her tribe, pitied by her parents, and avoided by every man. In a world where beast forms define worth, hers is a joke—a puff-fluff fox, a useless cotton cloud that couldn't frighten a butterfly. Worse still, she is the doomed extra whose sole purpose was to die during the Mating Moon Ritual—her death the trigger that allowed the real female lead, a beautiful, weak princess, to earn the devotion of the four almighty beast deities. The Wind Deity—hot-headed, wild, and dangerously unpredictable. The Solar Deity—arrogant, playful, and impossibly radiant. The Sky Deity—silent, calm, and shrouded in mystery. The Night Deity—cold, calculating, and merciless. Except Wish doesn't die. And her survival breaks everything. The plot stutters. Events twist. Characters act wrong. The world itself seems to notice her refusal to disappear—and begins trying to correct the mistake. Now hunted by fate and trapped in a society where beauty is worshipped, mating marks define destiny, and the weak are meant to be sacrificed, Wish is given one impossible condition for survival: She must derail the story completely. The only way to do that is to draw the attention of the four beings the world revolves around—creatures meant to be untouchable, distant, and divine. One is bound to her by a ritual that should have killed her. One meets her with hostility instead of fate. One sees her existence as a threat that must be erased. One should be incapable of feeling anything at all. They were never meant to notice her. The story was never meant to let her live. So how is she supposed to survive a world that measures worth by beauty and power, when she is fat, unwanted, powerless—and armed with nothing but a useless fluffy fox? Can she break the story that wants her dead? Or will she die exactly as the plot demands?

Not everything is as it seems. In a world unraveling under Gaia's curse, the once-mighty Slayers are gone, with the last survivor condemned to an eternal exile in the fiery depths of Gaia's hellish domain. Vash, the sole remnant of the Slayers, grapples with the weight of his fallen comrades and the devastation of his shattered world. Now, amidst the chaos, Vash embarks on a quest to reclaim what was lost, striving to restore his powers and rebuild from the ashes of his former life. In this tale of resilience and redemption, the fate of his world hangs in the balance. Will Vash overcome the insurmountable odds and reclaim his past, or is everything lost to the relentless march of time?

This Story is a Rewrite of one I did a long time ago, one of which I decided to come back to and make better. :) At 17 years old I gave up on school and began to focus on video games instead. I'm supported by my grandparents so it isn't hard for me to enjoy what I love doing most. I've always been into video games and manga as it was all I had to pass the time most days until one day when I decided to run a video game marathon on a new game called "The Heroes of Astariel!" As I tend to grind every game I play to the maximum, this is nothing new for me. .... Waking up in the middle of nowhere I slowly sit up and realize I am laying in a grass field. I must be dreaming because I don't remember wandering out into a random field. [Welcome to Astariel!!]

Short Story. No unnecessary characters. Very rare plot. --- In the glass-and-steel heart of the city, one woman’s word is absolute. In the silent sanctuary of the soul, one man’s devotion is unbreakable. Smriti is the architect of a global empire, a CEO whose beauty is as legendary as her cold, calculating ruthlessness. She has spent her life acquiring everything she ever desired, convinced that power is the only truth and wealth is the only safety. But when she encounters Manu, an unremarkable employee with an extraordinary sense of peace, the foundation of her world begins to crack. Manu wants nothing that Smriti can offer. He lives a life of profound surrender, a "divine play" where he is merely an actor performing for a higher source. To a woman used to owning souls, Manu’s non-attachment is the ultimate provocation. Driven by a hunger she cannot name, Smriti descends into a dark, obsessive quest to possess the one man who is truly free. As she attempts to pull him into her gilded cage, she finds herself drawn instead into his world of silence and chanting. To have him, she must face the one thing she fears most: the annihilation of her own ego. How do you capture a heart that has already let go of the world? Divine Love is an exploration of the thin line between obsession and devotion. It is a story of power meeting peace, where a "Goddess of Commerce" must decide if she is willing to lose everything including herself to become a part of a script she didn't write.

I own only the MC and nothing else. Erika Blyth is the Demi-God child of Hecate and one of her most powerful children as she mastered every one of her mothers spells and created her own as she surpassed Merlin to master Ancient Magic as she is as strong as the children of the Big 3. Her father is a wizard from England as she goes to stay with as she receives a quest from her mother to safe guard the magical world as there is a prophecy about her as well. Erika combines her love of Magic and Science to create the first Magic Tools or Gear that is both. Starts in the 4th year and yes she’s gonna replace Cedric representing Hogwarts alongside Harry. Ron Reasley Bashing. Dumbledore good. MC is OP and Lesbian.