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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.

Reborn into a new life, Lin Langtian finds himself as a character in Martial Universe, yet he refuses to remain a mere supporting character and begins his journey to turn fate around! Female leads: Ling Qingzhu, Ying Xiaoxiao, Tang Xinlian... Golden finger (cheat ability): Nine Nether Flame Sparrow Title: Heavenly Ancestor No system, does not oppose Lin Dong, and does not steal the protagonist's opportunities. Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Franklin1

In a world still scarred by forgotten gods and ancient wars, humanity clings to survival under the shadow of powers it was never meant to wield. Long ago, during a cataclysmic battle against six godlike beings known as the Six Gods of Calamity, the heavens granted humanity the Ancient Arts; mysterious powers called 'Releases.' Nations set aside their rivalries and fought together for generations. When the Calamities finally vanished without warning, the survivors came to discover a mysterious place called the Great Tombs of Constelli believed to be their final resting place. which would later hold a sacred and historical importance. Centuries later, in the underbelly of a seemingly ordinary city, a renowned archaeologist is brutally murdered in a forgotten alley. The case lands on the desk of Detective Silvers, a man with a flawless record and a reputation for never letting a mystery escape him. But this time, things are different. As Silvers digs deeper, he realizes the killers are no ordinary thugs. They possess unnatural abilities; Releases that should have been lost to history and a practice of the Ancient Arts that was banned by every nations of the earth. The deeper he goes, the more dangerous the truth becomes. What started as a simple murder investigation quickly spirals into a hidden war raging in the shadows. Powerful factions begin to move: -The Order:- silent guardians of forbidden knowledge. Anarchists to a cause, The Ghost of the Past that haunts the Present. An enemy to both the Mafia and the investigations department. -The Mafia:- whose reach extends far beyond crime and money. influence and power greater than most nations. but are rivaled by the order, making their number one objective the complete annihilation of the order. -The Investigations Department: desperately trying to maintain order in a world that no longer plays by the rules. Their highly ambitious move to put an end to the reign of both the Order and the Mafia puts them on a watchlist of the Mafia and the Order And the finally The Cult of the Black Scorpions:- whose twisted motives threaten to tear reality itself apart. They are end goal of the Order and an existential threat to many nations. Alliances shatter. Secrets surface. And Silvers soon discovers a chilling truth: This wasn’t just another case. It was the first move in a much larger, deadlier game, one that will decide the fate of those living in blissful ignorance… and those who dare to uncover what should have stayed buried.

CHAOS REIGN: Chronicles of the Fallen Blood "In a world forged by magic and baptized in blood, truth is not salvation - it is the deadliest weapon of all." The world trembles on the edge of annihilation. Dimensional borders splinter like shattered glass, ripping open the fabric of reality. From those fractures, the Demon Clans emerge - not as mere invaders, but as a spreading plague, devouring kingdoms that once stood proud and untouchable. Amid the chaos walks Kaera. A hybrid. Half human. Half demon. A forbidden existence born of blood that should never have mixed. Haunted by the remnants of a fractured past, she carries a single purpose etched into her soul; to find her father - Astaroth, a name spoken in whispers, a legend swallowed by darkness. At her side stands Eira, a Magic Archer of the Elven race - sharp-eyed, disciplined, and far more dangerous than her quiet composure suggests. Together, they traverse broken continents and forgotten realms, chasing the threads of an ancient conspiracy - a truth powerful enough to collapse the very system that governs their world. But when blood holds the power to save... and to destroy - Is Kaera the salvation this dying world seeks? Or the catastrophe it was destined to fear?

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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

A crossover fanfiction where Batman's consciousness is transferred into Peter Parker's body in New York City. Unlike Gotham, New York has an even higher number of super-criminals and crime rate. While Gotham needed Batman, New York needs him just as much. However, he arrives with nothing - no money, no equipment, no Alfred, just an unfamiliar teenage body. This is a true rags-to-riches story where Batman must build everything from scratch in the Marvel universe, starting with zero resources but armed with his tactical genius, detective skills, and unwavering determination to fight crime in a world filled with super-powered threats. 30+chapters on my patreon

What counts as true revenge? Of course it's making your enemy suffer! Making them wish for death! Making them regret everything! Since Itachi, you cared so much about your little brother that you couldn't bear to kill him even while massacring the entire clan, how could I bear to let him suffer in this mortal world? Of course I'll send him down to join everyone and be free! Since Itachi, you wanted peace so badly, then let's make the Fourth War, Fifth War, Sixth War... start quickly! Since Itachi, you cared so much about Konoha Village, then naturally I'll make Konoha completely disappear from the entire shinobi world! To achieve this goal, I can cooperate with Nagato! I can cooperate with Black Zetsu too! What bullshit Moon's Eye Plan - way too damn conservative! As long as I can get my revenge, I'll do anything! What? You say those people are innocent? Were my dead family members not innocent then? Since they were innocent...

He claims she belongs to another man… but he looks at her like she’s already his. Aveline Willowgrave was born to wealth, dignity… and a future she would never live to claim. At ten years old, she watched her parents die. The years that followed were worse. Her uncle stole her inheritance, her home, and her freedom. And at last… he sold her. She was masked, chained, and priced like livestock before a room of hungry men. Just as the crowd surges forward to strip her bare, a single voice cuts through the auction… A bid so high it silences the entire hall. A knight from Greenvale. He does not save her. He buys her. And when he removes his helmet, Aveline’s breath catches. Theron. The quiet orphan boy she once mocked when her world was still soft and golden. Now, he stands before her, powerful, controlled… and impossible to read. He tells her she was never meant for him. She was purchased as a gift, for Prince Vaelor of Greenvale, the Crown Prince whispered to be as cruel as he is untouchable. Cornered between slavery and a fate worse than death, Aveline makes the only choice left to her. “Don’t give me to the prince,” she whispers. “Take me as your mistress instead.” But Theron did not return to her life by accident. He has his own reasons. His own secrets. And as Aveline is drawn into Greenvale’s glittering court, she begins to wonder... Why did he choose her? Why did he disappear days before her parents died? And why, when he looks at her now, does it feel less like hatred… and more like something far more dangerous?

[Congratulations, The Universal Adaptation System has successfully synchronized] Hide was left flabbergasted when, out of nowhere he saw the system notification. It was his third and final Awakening process, there would be no more chance if he failed to awaken. But to his surprise, nor did he only Awaken a Unique Class with S rank potential, but also a System that let's him adapt to anything. Now paired with a Unique Class and the Universal Adaptation System, follow Hide as he goes on to complete his promise to Exterminate all Calamity Beasts from existence. #Overpowered #Revenge #Antihero #Adapt #SSSAwakening #Gates #Dungeons

ALTERNATIVE TITLE: THREE FOR A SECOND CHANCE. BLURB I had desired to have a child of my own. To show the world I wasn't an unfit Luna. To make Alex a father and express my love for him. The moon goddess seemed to hear my desires, and she granted them. I had held the result firmly in my hands, excited to tell my husband, but then I was met with a scene of betrayal. He was on our matrimonial bed with my best friend Eva. Heartbroken and disoriented, after various tortures, I found a way to escape his clutches with one Vow in mind: "I must protect my Pup!" I fell into the hands of three powerful Alpha triplets, but now they call me by a name I cannot recognize. Would they still look at me with so much desire if they found out I have a pup growing in my belly? **** "Theresa! Come with us!" Their voices echoed loudly in my head as I stared at them puzzled. "I am not Theresa, and I am going nowhere with you!" I said out loud, my voice firm. Leonard leaned in closer, his breath hot against my skin, "I promise Theresa, we would treat you right this time!" "Just give us another chance!" Lugard said, as he brushed his fingers against my skin. "Allow us to treat you right!" Lawrence muttered, as he searched my eyes deeply waiting for a confirmation. I could only stare at them puzzled, unaware of the right decision to make, but I couldn't ignore the way my body reacted towards them.

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. 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. Then, a powerful, cold Alpha, one infamous for hating women, just shook the entire werewolf world and the North American billionaire elite, the Sovereign Circle, with a single tweet. “Sera is mine. I’ll pluck out the eyes of anyone who dares to look at her.” The internet exploded. The pack world went silent, and Ravyn… lost his mind. But the real question is this, will he dare challenge the richest, most powerful Alpha in the world… for the ex-wife he let go?

When Rosalind follows her father to a grand banquet in the kingdom of Eryndor, she expects nothing but humiliation as her father intends to pawn her off to settle his gambling debts. Rosalind is fiercely unwilling to be controlled and is definitely unprepared for the attention of King Alaric, the kingdom’s feared tyrant whose dangerous charm and ruthless reputation make the bravest men tremble and women weak in their knees. Intrigued by her defiance, Alaric claims Rosalind as his own, and suddenly she is trapped in his castle, under the scrutiny of his watchful eyes, sinful tongue, and burning touch. Desperate to escape, she discovers a secret ally in a mysterious servant, one whose true identity shocks her and forces her to question everything she thought was real, with the fact that her father hadn't been in debt at all but had handed her to the malicious king with evil intentions. Rosalind finds herself caught between two men: the controlling, prideful king who desires her completely, and the enigmatic servant who sees her as more than a prize. In a palace where deception is law and freedom is impossible, can Rosalind survive and who will truly claim her heart?

NO SMUT. My name is Michelle, and I was murdered by the two people I trusted most—my fiance and my stepsister. Sickly, powerless, and foolishly kind, I couldn’t even fight back as they took everything from me. As I lay dying, regret was the only thing I had left. I thought of all the stories I once loved—tales where villainesses lived boldly, took what they wanted, and never begged for love that would only betray them. For the first time, I wished I could be like them. Then a voice answered. [Congratulations, host. You’ve been chosen for the Villainess System.] When I opened my eyes, I was no longer the girl who died. I had transmigrated into the body of Seraphina Helene Valemont—a woman feared, powerful, and destined to fall—in a world of magic and nobility. Armed with a mysterious system that rewards ruthlessness, punishes weakness, and pushes me toward becoming something far darker, I now stand among scheming nobles, manipulative royals, and enemies who hide behind perfect smiles. But this time, things will be different. Love? Trust? Mercy? I already died for those once. This time, I will be ruthless. This time, I will survive. And if this world insists on casting me as the villainess— Then I will become the most unforgettable one it has ever seen. After all… this is exactly what I wished for.

"What are you willing to do to achieve something? How serious are you about achieving your goals?" This was the question that Loki and the other people who came to the Four Directions sect to earn their freedom were asked on their first day in the sect. For Loki, this question was easy for him to answer because he was reborn as a slave in this world and had already defied the will of his slave master in order to join the Four Directions sect. He had braved danger and suffering to reach the Four Directions sect. So he knew what it meant to be desperate and was willing to do whatever was required of him to achieve his goal. In the world of the blessed heaven realm, there is no such thing as human rights, and freedom is a luxury that very few people have. It is said that everyone is a slave to someone. The only difference is how strong their master is. So he, just like everyone else, is under the control of someone above them. But he doesn't want to remain a slave forever. He aspires to greatness, immortality, and freedom. He wants to acquire enough power to gain control of his fate. He also wants to rise to the top of the world and be the one to control others. He even wants to gain power and control over death. In order to achieve this, he is willing to do anything. This is his answer to the question of what he is willing to do to achieve his goals. His answer to this question was why he awakened the Fenrir metac. This is a metac that can help him achieve his goals by granting him the ability to find prey, hunt prey, and devour them to strengthen himself. With the Fenrir metac, he will transform from a prey into a predator. He will even have the chance to rise to the top of the food chain and become the strongest predator. That is to be his purpose in life, and with great luck and perseverance, he might achieve it. Golden Tickets/Power Stones: Bonus Chapters 1. 100/500: 1st Bonus Chapter. 2. 200/1,000: 2nd Bonus Chapter. 3. 300/1,500: 3rd Bonus Chapter. 4. 400/2,000: 4th Bonus Chapter. 5. 500/3,000: 5th Bonus Chapter. Discord: https://discord.gg/wA7n2M23Aw

Starting out with a dinosaur summoning system. Dinosaurs too weak? Don’t panic — try strengthening them! Still too weak? Don’t panic — try fusion! The main character too weak? Shameless— ahem! “Strengthening costs too much money... I’m broke…” Don’t panic — see that ship over there loaded with gold? Let’s go borrow some. Disclaimer: This is a translation of the original Chinese work by the author "木目心汝." All characters, settings, and the original story belong to their respective creators.

A script of an imagined talk show that creates a safe space for the question and answer of ones belief and religion and other things.

Transmigrating into the desert of the Land of Wind in the Naruto World. Unaware of the situation, Kyo was bounded with [The Hollow King System] right from the start. He then gains initial Spiritual Pressure, along with Ichimaru Gin’s Zanpakutō, Shinsō. Connecting this to the surrounding desert environment, Kyo immediately deduces that this place might very well be the world of Hueco Mundo in the Bleach World! Believing he was such in an extremely dangerous place, to avoid becoming a meal for the Menos Grande, Kyo chooses to stay in the system's hidden territory and train, living a life of seclusion. Until one day, ten years later. Two individuals appear beside him, one after another. One calls himself Sasori of the Red Sand, audaciously declaring his intention to turn Kyo into a puppet just like the Third Kazekage. The other calls herself Konan, here to recruit members for the Akatsuki… Kyo: "???" --------------------------------------- Support me at https://www.patreon.com/IamPoorGuyToo There are 50+ more chapters there. Also Check Out My Other Novels.

"Everyone thinks that products of imaginations don't actually exist. But it isn't necessarily true. They exist, in their own way, in their own world." Camdyn Zobel finally got the first-ever copy of her published book, Ortus Imperium. She turned out to have unknowingly lived seventeen years of her protagonist's, Cytheria Diamondess's, life! After saving a man, who turned out to be a very dangerous character, she returned to her own world, only to find the contents of her book turned upside-down. The empire was crumbling down! Back in the other world again as the novel's protagonist, she planned to make the storyline change back to the original, but as a totally different person, will she be able to live Cytheria's life like how it was supposed to be?