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Lion city, the supposed 'greatest city in the world' For over a century, this place has been the hub for all things in terms of tech and innovation. But for many, it's just the place they live, where they go about their days, dealing with whatever it takes to get through today's set of challenges, including the students on North Lion High School. But when a mysterious set of figures calling themselves gods appear, nineteen students are left with a unique power and one message. Survive the next few weeks until one player is left. So who will awaken their powers, and who will die trying?

She hated him for lying to her and kidnapping her. He would burn the world to protect her. “I’d rather die than be owned by you,” I screamed. He approached slowly, his expression cold and unreadable. “You can’t die without my permission.” -------------- Mila Vega, a promising heart surgeon, lived her life on her own terms until she saved a stranger, until she found out the weak and injured man she had brought home was a ruthless devil. Dominic Russo, a mafia king, cold, calculative, untouchable. Mila hated him. She hated him for locking her up, for the way he looked at her as if she belonged to him. ----------- I stepped back as he approached. “You won’t be able to cage me here,” I barked. “I’ll find my freedom.” He sneered, with dangerous light in his eyes. “Try it. You won’t make it past the gate." He didn’t bluff. He wouldn’t let her leave his side, no matter what. Trapped in his dangerous world, Mila should run. But why couldn’t she stop thinking about him? She saw him kill without mercy, yet his eyes softened when they rested on her. His touch was possessive, but protective. ‘Does he love me?’ Her heart raced. In the world ruled by blood and power, with enemies close in from every corner, emotions were luxury. Love couldn’t bloom. Just as she started to wonder if this monster had a heart, she realized his heart was too cold to warm it. She understood she was nothing but his plaything. Mila’s hatred ignited all over again. She wanted to disappear from his world for good. But the man she called a monster, a ruthless killer, might be the only one willing to burn the world to protect her. ------------ He pinched my chin, putting enough force to make me wince. “You will not run again.” I dared to look into his eyes defiantly. “And if I do?” He said in a calm tone. “I’ll bring you back.”

Kailen Darkhaven once lived a simple, happy life. But after a sudden tragedy claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By seventeen, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had become. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened—bound to a mysterious artifact of overwhelming, incomprehensible power, an object that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him once more. With this second chance, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines status, identity, and survival, he will rise beyond every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of power. He will seize control of his fate. And he will climb until he stands at the absolute pinnacle of the universe. Note: As the plot develops, the MC becomes very tactical, sometimes making use of psychological and tactical acumen to deal with opponents in certain situations. If you are into MCs who can really scheme and are several steps ahead of their enemies, then this novel for you. --- Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y Credit to Nortex for the amazing revamp on the discord server

After dying a rather unfortunate death, a young woman was given a set of boons and curses before being sent off into the world of "Highschool DxD" armed with the power to gain the abilities, powers, and items from other fanfics and fanons. What will she do with this power? Just how far will she grow? And...why the hell does she have to bat wings? Find out in Highschool DxD: The Fanon Maker! ___________________________________________________________________ Tags - Yuri, Large Harem, Futanari, Overpowered (But not godlike), fast paced, not romance heavy, lemons, timeskips, and more.

(SI/No Meta/OCxNaruto endgame/full "reconstruction" of the entire franchise through Shippuden and Boruto) Bronze Winner – Webnovel Fanfic Fiesta! I died in the wrong forest…and woke up in Konoha, in the body of a girl. I was an anxious second-grader bleeding out in the woods. In this one I open my eyes in a hospital bed, as “Sylvie” – an orphan with no clan, no past, and a body that feels strangely more right than what I left behind. The village calls me just another stray, but one loud blond boy with whisker marks decides otherwise. I become Naruto’s first real friend...and, when Team 7 forms, the kunoichi standing where Sakura would have been. This is Naruto’s tale of never giving up. It’s also mine: the boy who died once, became a girl, and refused to let anyone face their nightmares alone. And in a village built on shadows and used to treating children as tools: staying together is a war of its own. [2026 Release Schedule: 1-2 chapters from Mon-Thurs (@8gmt and 14gmt), 2-3 chapters Fri-Sun (@8gmt, 14gmt, and 19gmt)] [IMPORTANT: July 19th starts "slower schedule" (2 chapters every day @8gmt and 18gmt]

He threw money on the bed after our one-night stand. I threw it back in his face at his own inauguration. By sundown, we were engaged. By the week's end — married. Franklin Flemington needed a wife to secure his empire. I needed a miracle to save my family. For two years, we played our parts flawlessly — the golden couple the whole city envied. Behind closed doors, I was invisible to him. When the two years were up, I handed him divorce papers without blinking. He stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "I've given you everything a husband should. What more do you want from me, Octavia?" I smiled, signed my name, and walked out. I thought that was the end. I thought I'd finally won. I forgot one thing — Franklin Flemington has never lost anything in his life. And he has no intention of starting with me. Game on.

A soul is reborn into the Zenin Clan of the Jujutsu Kaisen world, named Mukuro. Branded as useless under the influence of Heavenly Restriction and cursed fate, he is cast aside together with his elder brother, Toji, as so-called “failures” of the family. But is that truly the case? Naraka, Preta, Animal, Asura, Human and the Deva path—with the eyes of Six Paths of Reincarnation, Mukuro will rise to become the strongest. 100 Powerstones = 1 Extra Chapter. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• To read 26+ advance chapters and support me, visit my p@treon at - P@atreon/SilverShark769

In the spring of 2019, strange disappearances began sweeping through Japan. One by one, people vanished, and those who remained instantly forgot they had ever existed. But when one of Yuki Ayano's closest friends vanished before her eyes, she somehow kept her memories of him. Even as her classmates forgot, she refused to abandon him and swore she would bring him back no matter what it took, even as demons, sorcerers, cursed spirits, and countless other threats stood in her way.

Rene, Captain of a military-esque unit, fights for what remains of Humanity. ... One hundred countries waged war. Material desire converged with violence and festered into 'Order'. Subjugation led to ruination, and though the twilight of the war finally came around, the open wounds forever bled. The creation of artificial life was supposed to help salvage the ruined world, some to rebuild, some to nurse. But the consequences of war had come back to bite them, and Humanity's own children were turned against them by the bleeding hands of old ghosts. With conflict rekindled, the cycle of desire and violence continues once again. Order is the progenitor of war, and Chaos, its precipice. The fleeting embers of Humanity must pay the consequences, for all that remains is a war-torn world forever in twilight.

The novel has already been fully translated up to the final chapter. You can access it on patreon.com/caleredhair On Yuanling Planet, due to a food and oil crisis, the various nations that had not experienced large-scale war for a hundred years suddenly erupted into conflict. Tens of billions of civilians were swept into the war. As an Earthling, Hu Hao transmigrated to this planet for the second time. He originally intended to travel the world, but war broke out instead.

**Mature Content** Adeline Valois was a broken Omega because of a lifetime of abuse. Following her mother’s death, her father’s remarriage introduced a stepmother and stepsister who stripped Adeline of her dignity, forcing her to live as a servant in her own house. When the call for a royal bride arrived, she was discarded, traded like a burden to the one man in Valdaria whose name alone could chill the blood of the bravest warriors. Gideon Knightley, the kingdom’s eldest prince, was the legendary "Golden Alpha." Though his title suggested brilliance, his reputation was one of ruthless wickedness. Yet, a darker secret loomed: Gideon was cursed, and the price of that curse would be paid in blood by the woman who won his heart. No high-ranking family would dare gamble their daughter’s life on his volatile nature, leaving Adeline to be offered up like a sacrificial lamb to a wolf. However, the kingdom’s expectations were shattered the moment they met. A dark, possessive obsession took root in Gideon’s cold heart, transforming the predator into a protector. He vowed to become a mate whose singular devotion would be whispered of for centuries. Adeline, who had spent a lifetime fearing the chains of marriage, found herself falling for a man who did not just offer his hand but surrendered his entire soul to her, demanding nothing in return but her presence. ~~~~ "I am a broken Omega, Prince," she blurted out. "And your mother... She cares for you. She only suggested a way to protect you from whatever curse you carry. I simply saw a chance for the freedom I've never been allowed to have." Gideon spun on his heels with predatory speed. His hand moved to the back of her head, his fingers tangling in her hair as he surged forward, drawing her so close that even the air between them vanished. "No one cares for me," he hissed, his eyes burning with a dark, golden fire. "You think I am a fool, don't you? You placed your trust in the Luna Queen after a single meeting, yet you could not bring yourself to trust my words. Freedom? That is a word you will forget. I am going to show you exactly what happens when you listen to others, especially that woman."

Arriving in a fantasy Otherworld, Gauss obtains an Adventurer's Handbook that grows stronger the more monsters he slays and collects. Gauss originally thought he was embarking on a classic adventure to defeat the Giant Dragon, kill the Devil, and save the kingdom. Yet, seeing goblins breeding like pests and multiplying endlessly, along with the fast-growing kill count and rewards in the Monster Atlas, his face grows increasingly helpless... "You have slain 1000 goblins! Intelligence +1, Strength +1, Constitution +1." "The title 'Goblin Slayer' has upgraded to 'Goblin Expert'. You are an expert on goblins; few know better than you how to kill them." "..." "The title 'Goblin Expert' has upgraded to 'Goblin Star Destruction'. "

All humans on Blue Star descended to a world without land, where the sky is filled with floating islands. Everyone must choose a profession, start anew here, and strive to survive! Han Xing, who just entered the game, unexpectedly activated the only hidden SSS-level talent, 'Divine-level Artisan.' "Successfully made a blunt wooden stick, Quality - Legend, Feature: Never breaks, with a 100% dizziness effect." "Successfully made a rusty iron sword, Quality - Epic, Feature: Unbreakable, with a 100% tetanus effect."

Duke wakes up one day to find himself in an era belonging to Wizards, accompanied by a Skill Tree. Skills possessed will become the branches of the tree, and by grinding proficiency, leaves can gradually grow, flowers blossom, and fruits ripen. Pluck the fruit of truth, use infinite knowledge as a fulcrum, and leverage the Endless Plane, I am eternity! [Scythe: Level 2 (0/1300)] At the same time, on the branch of the Skill Tree, that small green bud grew into a tender green leaf. [Scythe Skill Level Up, Gain 0.1 Free Attribute Points]

In a world running rampant with evil spirits and demonic entities, the imperial court established the “Xuanqing Guards” to oversee the realm, eradicate treachery, and slay evil to uphold the righteous path. Shen Hao transmigrated into this world. It took him four years to climb from an ordinary foot soldier in the Xuanqing Guards to the rank of Small Banner Commander. However, given his complete lack of background and connections, taking another step up the ranks was virtually impossible. One day, he suddenly discovered a dragon residing within his body—the Ancestor of All Dragons, an entity that fed on the souls of the living and the spirits of immortals! Whenever he slew an enemy, this dragon would emerge, tempting him to devour the opponent’s soul, demonic core, or evil nucleus. Consequently, his cultivation base began to skyrocket at an insane pace. …… Shen Hao: “I was just solving cases… how did I become invincible?”

Yi Tianyun woke up from a sleep, and found that he awakened this Upgrade System. Crippled meridians preventing you from cultivating? No problem! With the Crazy Upgrade System, do quests, kill monsters, devour others' Spiritual Power, or refine some Elixir Pills, inscribe great arrays, and you can gain experience! Experience Value is too low? Don't be afraid, I have Double Experience Cards, Tenfold Experience Cards! Experience Value will explode, explode, explode, and levels will rise, rise, rise! "Huh, I've leveled up again?"

A soul from the Earth transmigrated and was reborn as a newly hatched little black dragon. Bad news: His dragon mother has been targeted by a human kingdom, which has already dispatched a massive dragon-slaying army. Good news: He awakened a Talent: [Feast]: Converts all devoured matter into bodily growth, permanently increasing physical strength and overall size. When ten stacks, a hundred stacks, ten thousand stacks, and even a hundred thousand stacks of [Feast] are accumulated… a terrifying black dragon that feeds on stars and entire planes of existence is born. Udi: "I'm gonna f*cking EAT, EAT, EAT!"

Chen Han obtained a game system that was supposed to transmigrate him into the game world of Shu Mountain Swordsman. However, the transmigration failed, and as a result, the game system became a little… weird. [The Canine Demon has arrived before you, wantonly unleashing a dense demonic aura. Please expel the Canine Demon immediately!] Chen Han stared in absolute bewilderment at the little mutt lifting a leg to pee against the corner of the wall. It was just the stray dog from the village. [A Clan Elder has appeared and is standing by to back you up. Please expel the Canine Demon immediately!] Chen Han took another glance at the little old lady standing to the side, cheerfully watching the standoff between man and dog. That was his great-aunt. … Years later, Chen Han successfully mastered sword flight. He soared into the clouds, recorded a video, and uploaded it to TikTok. "Wow, the creator's CGI is getting more and more realistic." "This is obviously AI. AI is seriously insane these days." Meanwhile, satellites from nations across the globe simultaneously detected an unidentified high-energy entity moving at rapid speeds! “That man……that man is flying!!!”

A thousand years ago, a Rain of Evolution fell, and the world entered the Era of Evolution. Animals, plants, and humans all gained the potential to evolve into higher-level life forms. However, the human method of evolution is unique; they must absorb the extracts of higher-level life forms to complete their evolution, and each time they absorb an extract, they also acquire a skill from the extract's original owner. Absorb the extract of an “Undying Salamander” and gain the ability of limb regeneration; Absorb the extract of an “Iron Armor Oyster” and possess a flexible gender; Absorb the extract of a “Forest Giant Cockroach” and transform into an unkillable cockroach; Su Ze has come to this world, but before he can begin his evolution, he must solve his life-and-death crisis. “My name is Su Ze.” “I originally thought I had transmigrated and become a scion of a powerful official, but I never expected that I was just his clone, a scapegoat for him to escape punishment, a tool used for him to fake his death and get away.” “What's worse is, I'm scheduled to be executed tomorrow, but my cheat has not yet arrived...”

Reborn in the school from a previous life, Qin Fan decides to take a revenge on those bullying him for years. rising from an outcast of his family. "I'm not dead? I'm still alive? Haha! HAHAHA!" "Damn! This waste of space is getting way ahead of himself!" "Shit! What kind of dream was he having?" "This is the most attention that waste Qin Fan has ever gotten, haha!"