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Her empire collapsed overnight. Her fiancé betrayed her. And now, CEO Anozie Olaedo has nothing left, except a deal with the ruthless tycoon. Arinze Chibuzor. Cold. Powerful. Untouchable. He offers her one thing: marriage. No love. No intimacy. Just business. But sparks don’t follow rules. And when his icy mask begins to crack, Olaedo finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of passion, pride, and secrets. Just as she begins to trust him, their pasts comes back to life. People they thought dead. Truths that could shatter everything. A destiny she never asked for. Now, Olaedo must choose: protect her heart, or risk everything for a man who was never supposed to matter. When the past collides with the present… will their fragile contract survive, or will it burn to ashes?

This compilation is a harmonious blend of emotionally charged poetry, and thought provoking lyrics. Dive in. Or just dip your feet in from the shoreline. Just be ready for an internal swim. What comes after we've healed? How long does it take for the walls to come down? Will I ever really love again? Welcome to my process. I present to you: Sunsets & Synthetics.

What makes dragons strong? It's not their power or magic, but their mind. Arrogance, greed, Iron Will, and the lack of human restraints. What would happen if you threw such a creature into human society? Would they understand humans? What does love even mean to them? This is the situation that our MC, Arad Orion found himself in. A newborn dragon bringing "Might make Right" to the humanoids, but why? Due to an abnormal condition, the mighty void dragons are on the brink of extinction. Their bodies have suddenly started rejecting their kind. Due to that, Arad's mother dropped his egg into a forest where he could hatch safely, leaving him with a fragment of her consciousness and informing him of the condition of their race. From that point, his goal became clear. To save their race by either finding a cure for their condition or going the second route of making more void dragons. But, sadly, nothing is ever that easy. Finding a cure is almost impossible. Arad is still practically a newborn and cannot tap into the terrifying might of his race, and his rarity makes him a prime target for mages and scholars seeking to study the dying race. Dragons are arrogant, proud, and vicious. Yet those feeling extends to those whom they love. You who touched a dragon's love, Retribution is an insult, and life is a crime. Beware as merely existing draws the dragon's wrath. Follow Arad on his journey as he grows from a naive wyrmling to a grown dragon with enough wisdom and power to stand with the strongest of the world. *** If you liked the story, please support it with power stones and comments! The story now has a Discord server. Please visit it to see character art by me and the community. https://discord.gg/CPJXDj6Adg *** You can contact me at Discord at any time Alen_Tanor#1599 And last. Please don't forget to leave a review, it really helps!

*Please, read this till the end; Trust me, this is not your regular repititive smut romance; When Benjamin Mark dies a lonely virgin after a lifetime of work and illness, mischievous gods grant him a steamy second chance in the fantasy world of Elyndor. Reborn with a handsome new body, infinite stamina, and a cheeky System designed to help him “enjoy life,” Benjamin stumbles into the hidden paradise of Verdant Spire—an ancient forest enclave inhabited solely by fierce, voluptuous Amazon warriors. These proud women, who normally venture out only to seek temporary mates, have never allowed a man to live among them… until now. Rescued and claimed by the passionate scout Sara, Benjamin quickly discovers that his arrival is seen as a divine gift. With the System unlocking tantalizing new abilities with every intimate encounter, he becomes the cherished center of an eager, all-female tribe—from attentive warriors to the commanding Queen herself. In a village where strength, beauty, and desire rule, one reincarnated man is about to fulfill every unspoken regret of his past life… one breathless night at a time. A sinful isekai harem fantasy of reincarnation, endless stamina, and the ultimate male wish-fulfillment. There's some Yuri in some chapters. I made sure to tag the chapters where I suddenly add some trope. The bonus chapters are where I dive deeper into some plots, and exploring world building, without slowing down the main story. Skip it if you only want Benjamin's journey, because there you might find flashbacks of other characters and history, which could include gore, NTR for other characters, or other things concerning the world building. Readers who skip bonuses still get the exclusive pure harem/power fantasy ride, while those who read them, who like the entire plot above smut, get richer side stories. I repeat, do not spend coins on bonus chapters if you only want Benjamin's journey and power fantasy. If you want a whole epic saga, then dive into the bonuses too and enjoy the story. Core harem (Amazons who love/claim the MC, fairies like Clay who confess, sluts who abandon old lives for him) stays 100% loyal—no desires elsewhere, and no cheating. That's the promise I made. If you're looking for 100% exclusive loyalty from the actual love interests, it's all there—no worries. I appreciate the support from everyone enjoying the ride! Note; The Author is a super nice person. If you want to drop reasonable suggestions or advise, they're open. But please note; if you insult, abuse, or accuse them, they will defend themselves. Some folks literally pop up and say horrible stuff because the story was not THEIR story. Please, let us coexist in peace. I love peace. But if it's war, though we'll not like it, yeah; come abuse the Author.

~35,000+ Words FREE!! His name was Arlan, a social outcast for his overweight body and constant bullying of his classmates. Today he was trying a brand new VR game called Abyss Saga. He had waited months for it, saving what little money he earned from cleaning a neighborhood cyber cafe. His parents don't give him money anymore saying he would get more fat. Putting that aside, the moment the game booted up, a soothing voice echoed in his ears. ​[ Welcome to Abyss Saga. Please enjoy the most immersive underwater fantasy world. ] ​[ Please choose your Role: ​• Merfolk ​• Crabkmen ​• Water Fairies ​• Sea God ​"Huh!" ​"What's this? Is this some kind of glitch?" Arlan muttered in bafflement. ​To his knowledge, an overpowered Role like the Sea God shouldn't exist for a beginner player. Heck, there might not be a single player with the Sea God's Aspect yet. ​While contemplating this impossibility, he clicked on the last option. ​[ Role Confirmed. ] ​[ Transferring the player to.... ] ​[ Error! ] ​[ Error! ] ​Seeing the constant errors, Arlan thought the glitch was acting up again. However, what happened next shocked him. ​No. Not just him. Every human across the planet. ​A Universal Notification flashed in everyone's mind, mechanical and authoritative: ​ [ Congratulations! You Have Inherited: Aquabyss Domain (Divine/SSS+) ] [ Talents: Sea God's Physique (Divine) ] --- [ GLOBAL NOTIFICATION! ] ​[ Sky Lord Aegis is the First Sky Lord to acquire a Divine Tier Follower! ] [Admin_01]: Again? How are we going to live like this?" [EternalWarrior]: DIVINE TIER FOLLOWERS?! That's impossible! This must be a system bug! Where did you find them, Aegis? Answer Us! [FallenPaladin]: The Sea God is real! First the water, now a Divine-Tier Follower! Aegis, I beg you, come to my Island! I will be your personal servant! [ThreeBeautifulPrincesses]: @FallenPaladin Do you have no shame at all? [FallenPaladin]: I don't want to talk to bitches. Regular Updates: 2 ch / day. Mass Release: 1 Magic Castle = 3 chs 1 Spacecraft = 5 chs 1 Golden Gachapon = 7 chs. With a special mention in chapter. Bonus Chapter: 200 Power Stones / 1 ch 50 Golden Tickets / 1 Ch Additional Tags: No-harem, Romance, Morally Grey MC, Power Couple.

In every story, there exists a protagonist star, that shields the chosen male and female leads. It bends fate itself to ensure the triumph of its chosen and those who bear it are destined to rise, to win and to be loved even if it's at the cost of someone else. Shen Xiatang was never meant to matter. She was just a disposable side character, a stepping stone, a tragedy written solely to elevate someone else’s “happy ending.” Betrayed, abandoned, and crushed beneath the overwhelming luck of those favored by the Protagonist Star, she dies with a curse on her lips that states: “In all life times, in all generations for as long as your line will be, I will make sure that your children's children and their children's children, suffer for the injustice I have faced today. I will muddy their luck so bad that they will wonder what kind of bad karma they must have accumulated to meet a calamity like me!” Whether by divine mistake or something far more sinister, her wish is granted and Shen Xiatang awakens not as a living person, but as an invisible spirit bound to people like her who were destined to be crushed by the protagonist. With revenge in her heart and terrible suggestions on her lips, join Shen Xiatang as she joins hands with those who had been destined to be cannon fodder to rewrite fate itself.

Death is never an option for a cursed soulless wretch. After awakening in the Land of the Soulless, home to five great kingdoms and creatures of legend, a soulless man only knows fighting and death. As a soulless, he will awaken the following morning after death, one brutal gut spilling ordeal after another within the fires of combat. With nothing but his strength, heavy armor, and weapons most men would crumble under, much less wield, he fights his way through one forsaken battle after another. All in the name of reclaiming his memories, defeating Champions of the Gods, gives the soulless tank a little bit of the personality he's been missing. Ye' of no soul may be cursed to die, but for this brute it's a blessing in disguise *TRIGGER WARNING: descriptions of SA and graphic war violence *Updates at least once per day *Heavily inspired by Dark Souls.

COMPLETED NOVEL + BONUS STORIES!!! REBORN TO LOVE MY OBSESSED CEO HUSBAND Terrified of CEO billionaire Kellan Ward's obsessive, possessive love, Aurora Moon escaped his gilded cage ... only to be brutally tortured and murdered by her conniving childhood sweetheart and treacherous half-sister. All to claim the family fortune. But fate isn't done with Aurora. After her spirit watches Kellan take revenge and then die for her, she wakes up one year in the past. She has a second chance to love the man she feared. The man who killed for her and who died for her. This time, Aurora will love Kellan Ward with her whole, dark heart, embracing the crazy, all-consuming love she once rejected... BONUS STORIES (R 18+) Cursed Wired Every Breath You Take Waiting For You My Billionaire Grumpy Boss My Billionaire Fantasy Man My Billionaire Guardian Angel

Arc One Complete. *** Everyone else capped at 20. Will Wick woke up with 30 Luck and an error message where his ceiling should be. That was the least strange part of his morning. The voice in his head—ancient, unimpressed, and absolutely certain Will is doing everything wrong—belongs to history's greatest conqueror. Genghis Khan has reviewed Will's memories, assessed his life choices, and has opinions. Loud ones. The main one being: the trillion-dollar corporation that harvested humanity's souls to power their own empire needs to be dismantled. Sector by sector. Server by server. Until the cage they built around this world belongs to someone else. Khan has done this before. Last time it was the Eurasian steppe. The principle, he insists, is exactly the same. Will already lost his family to the cold, corporate math of the old world. Now he's stranded 100,000 years in the future, on an Earth that healed itself while humanity was gone, facing billionaires who bought their way to power before the System even dropped. Genghis thinks this is fine. Genghis has a plan. Will is pretty sure the plan involves conquering everything. He's not wrong. [Progression Fantasy | LitRPG | Harem | Slow Burn Conquest | Historical Ghost Companion | Broken Luck Build] Two chapters a day. 100+ chapter backlog. Arc One complete and waiting.

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 man reincarnates in the Marvel world and he has to look for a way to survive. He doesn't want to be a hero or villain but just want to live another day because he doesn't know when Magneto would attack, a celestial would invade Earth or if he'll die getting killed by a gang. Either way, He has to survive. THIS IS NOT A TRANSLATION DISCLAIMER:This story is a work of fanfiction and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the original creators, studios, or publishers. All characters, settings, and intellectual property belong to their respective owners(Except The MC, Progression Of The Story and Some other characters). This work is purely for entertainment and educational purposes. No copyright infringement is intended. THIS IS NOT A TRANSLATION

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune 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 his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. He makes decisions that those interested in hero complex protagonists may not find pleasant. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. 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

He was forbidden. My brother's best friend. Also the most dangerous man in the country. And I signed myself over to him. Leah Thorne had one rule: stay away from Dimitri Valentino. It shouldn't have been difficult. He was ruthless, feared, and devastatingly beautiful in the way that only truly dangerous things are. The kind of man who owned nightclubs, commanded armies, and made grown men weep with a single look. The kind of man her brother Mike trusted with his life. The kind of man she had absolutely no business wanting. But one shattered marriage, one bottle of whiskey, and one catastrophically bad decision later, Leah wakes up in Dimitri's bed with a signed contract on the nightstand and six months of her life no longer her own. Her body. His rules. No exceptions. The contract is iron-clad, the penalty clause suffocating — fifty million dollars she doesn't have. And Dimitri Valentino, the Wolf of the Italian underworld, has absolutely no intention of letting her go. He says he'll ruin her for other men. He's not lying. Because beneath the cold control and the thousand-dollar suits is a man who has wanted her for seven sinful years — who has memorized the curve of her smile, the sound of her laugh, and exactly how to take her apart piece by piece until the only word left in her vocabulary is his name. Eve came to him broken, looking to feel wanted. She never expected to feel owned. She never expected to love it. Six Months Contract With The Mafia God is a scorching dark romance about forbidden hunger, dangerous obsession, and the catastrophic moment a good girl stops running from the wolf who has always been hunting her. Some contracts change everything. Some men are worth the fine print.

They called him a failure. The gods called him unworthy. During the Awakening Ceremony, Yang Lionheart—the disgraced son of a powerful noble family—is rejected by every god. Humiliated. Cast aside. Forgotten. But as the divine light fades… something else answers. A presence older than the gods. A power buried in shadow. A voice that should not exist. “If they will not claim you… then I will.” Chosen by a forbidden entity, Yang gains a power the world was never meant to see. Now hunted by the divine, feared by his own bloodline, and walking a path that defies heaven itself— Yang will rise. Not as a hero. Not as a savior. But as something far more dangerous. A slayer of gods.

Hunted by fate. Broken by betrayal. Chosen by destiny. After years of cruelty at the hands of her stepfamily, Lyra escapes, desperate for freedom. But her flight leads her straight into the clutches of ruthless rogues and into the path of Alpha Kael of the Shadowfang Pack, the mate the Moon Goddess chose for her. Only… Kael rejects her. Cast aside and forced to serve his lover Ari, Lyra’s spirit should have shattered. Yet fate refuses to be denied. When she’s sold to Alpha Ryland of the Silverclaw Pack, the kingdom’s most powerful ruler, her life takes an unexpected turn. Ryland’s kindness feels like healing… until the night he claims her as his fated mate, and a third bond ignites. Lyra is tied to three rival alphas. A connection forbidden by tradition. A love that could burn the world. Kael’s fire awakens her primal side. Ryland’s gentleness mends what’s broken. Eren’s steadiness anchors her heart. But Lyra’s tangled bonds are only the beginning. When she uncovers the truth about her bloodline, descendants of the Moonborn, the first wolves and the dark secret linking Kael and Ryland to her parents’ murder, the fragile threads of destiny begin to unravel. Now, Lyra must choose: Follow her heart… or embrace the power that could destroy them all.

Born in the same year as Naruto Uzumaki, Kiyoshi is a quiet genin who goes largely unnoticed in Konoha. While others rely on talent, bloodlines, or ambition, Kiyoshi hides a dangerous gift: absolute comprehension. Anything he studies, observes, or experiences can be understood at its deepest level. Rather than seeking power openly, he grows through preparation, restraint, and learning from even the smallest failures. As canon events unfold around him, Kiyoshi alters little at first—but subtle changes begin to ripple through the shinobi world. This is a story of patience, hidden growth, and the kind of mastery that never announces itself. Disclaimer I do not own Naruto or any of its characters, settings, or concepts. All rights belong to Masashi Kishimoto and associated publishers. This is a work of fanfiction created for entertainment purposes only, with no intent to profit. Original characters, including Kiyoshi, and original plot elements belong to me.

“What is this?” Rose said, staring at a reflection of her own face, only more aged and weathered. “Now listen to me carefully. The Earth's fate hangs in the balance.” Her future self said, tone grim. “There wasn't anyone else I'd trust my Luyten V with. Use it to fight, defend the world. Or else, everyone is doomed!” That dire message thrusts Rosemary Brahe into a desperate battle against the Altair, a parasitic monstrosity from the outer reaches of reality. In the far-flung future, they all but destroyed the earth and the rest of humanity. But her future self offers a second chance, an opportunity to make things right. Only Rose and her Luyten V stand any chance to break the chains of this bleak fate. Fight Rose! Fight Luyten V! Gain victory for all our sakes! Coverart: Luyten V was created by RiceDeclined. Check them out on Etsy for great commissions. Background was photo by Andre Benz Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/busy-street-lIa03ti94ec?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash

sometimes, the greatest prisons are the ones we cannot see. Because not all wounds bleed… and not all walls can be broken.

Strength is measured in seconds. Karate is built on a ruthless system of rankings, discipline, and competition where every match is decided by precision, timing, and control. At the top stands one title above every fighter: Judan, the 10th Dan. A rank so rare it represents complete mastery, a lifetime of discipline, and a name that defines an era. Many enter the path. Most are forgotten. Only those who can evolve under pressure, endure defeat, and rise beyond talent ever come close. Because here, you do not chase victory. You chase the level of legends.