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When the "Queen of Jewels" needed a marriage of convenience to save her empire, she chose the one man who ever dared to tell her: "Bread comes before pearls." Elisa Rossi, youngest ruler of a jewelry empire. She possessed diamond-sharp judgment, presiding over a multibillion-euro business dynasty. With eighteen months left until her thirtieth birthday, the cold clause of the family trust tightened around her neck: "Marry before thirty, or forfeit all shares." The arranged match was Alessandro, heir to a banking empire—polished, shrewd, and certain of victory. But Elisa offered a very different contract. "I need a husband who will vanish cleanly in three years." Her choice fell on the man in a worn sweater, tucked away in a small-town archive. Lorenzo Costa, archivist of San Gimignano. On his left ring finger rested a plain platinum band, passed down through generations, inscribed inside with his family’s creed: "Il pane prima delle perle." Bread comes before pearls. His father’s critical illness demanded a fortune in medical bills. When Elisa slid the contract toward him, he calmly added three conditions: "Schedule the surgery at once. Establish an independent trust. And—respect my boundaries." A marriage of mutual necessity began under the glass dome of Milan. She gave him a signet ring of gold, a symbol of power and transaction. He placed on her finger his platinum band, imprinted with legacy and truth. When corporate ambushes, family betrayal, and hidden clauses exploded at once— on a cliff’s edge, with a gun aimed at her heart— Lorenzo threw himself before the bullet. His final words: "Now do you believe it? Some contracts were never meant to be transactions." What began as calculation ended as a choice made with a life. When the queen of jewels learned to feel the warmth of bread, when the archivist redefined the worth of pearls, they finally understood: The strongest thrones are not built on roses, nor guarded by thorns— but rise from the ruins where two real people choose to rebuild, together. —A story of how lies can give birth to truth, how calculation loses to the heart, and why sometimes the one who saves you is the very person you first saw as a tool.

A long, long time ago, the world was infested by demons that nearly destroyed everything. To protect what little remained, the five temples rose to form the Guardians of the Moon. Princess Azalea Theon became the first of these guardians, but the battle left her gravely wounded and she fell into a deep sleep. Now she has woken up to find her kingdom is gone, her era has become legend, and no one even remembers her name. …. Sylas Eleazar is a soul forged in the thorns of hatred and despair. Abandoned and scorned by his own blood, he rose to become the warrior feared across all lands. Cold, ruthless, and merciless, he has earned the reputation of a monster with no heart. But then fate bestows an unexpected gift upon him in the form of a girl so precious he dares not even touch. Unfortunately, with her zero sense of danger and endless curiosity, he has no choice but to supervise her to keep her away from trouble. **** A forgotten princess. A cursed guardian. And a bond that could either save the world… or burn it to the ground.

Finding himself Reborn as a Saiyan drifting across space, the MC crash-lands into the martial country of the Sekigahara Confederate, a nation ruled by Martial Clans who care only for battle. Taken in by a struggling peasant family and later adopted into a declining clan, the Mc quickly learns that in Sekigahara, the weak are trampled, and only strength determines who lives with dignity. Using his knowledge in the past life and his growing status as a powerful martial artist, he vows to change the system that keeps it citizens suffering for the sake of war. The main character won't mess with the canon timeline too much... but for the sake of his family, will he? (MC has memories of his past life as well as the MU novel, most of DBZ. However his memories are hazy and he since he wasn’t a fighter, he would still need to learn the basics.) This is a fanfic of the awesome novel Martial Unity. The main character won't be super OP so easily, I'll try to retain the balance somewhat relative to Rui.

I own nothing at all. Hope Mikaelson has lost her family and friends as all they see is her twin sister, all she got was nothing while she got everything, as the she was chosen by the boundless beings to be there Avatar of Omnipotence to keep the Outerverses safe which meant visiting places with problems to correct them. Hope is Lesbian and OP. This is travel to other Universes.

You can support this novel by sending Golden Tickets/powerstones. 【Time Travel + Resources Grabbing+ No Lazing Around + Ambitious Mother-in-law 】 Whisper travels faster than smoke from the communal kitchen, the Zhuang family suddenly begins to rise above their neighbors by mysteriously avoiding every disaster and seizing every golden opportunity. No one knows why. No one, except the younger daughter-in-law, Mei. Because Mei knows the secret that her sharp-tongued, quick-thinking mother-in-law, Madam Zhao, had been reborn. With a lifetime of regrets behind her, Madam Zhao refuses to repeat her mistakes. She’s determined to protect her family from downfall, secure opportunities for her sons, and turn every ration ticket and discarded item into profit. Whether it’s opening a small business under the radar, fishing, hunting, fending off jealous neighbors, or teaching shameless relatives a lesson, she never misses a step. As for the eldest daughter-in-law, the one who only knows how to butter up her own family? Madam Zhao puts her neatly in her place. Watching all this unfold, the clever Mei plays her part perfectly. She flatters, fawns, and acts sweet. “Mother, you’re so capable!” all while secretly riding the wave of her reborn mother-in-law’s luck. Together, they put all the people with bad intentions in their place One has the brains of a lifetime, the other the courage to throw punches when words fail. When troublemakers come knocking, Madam Zhao’s sharp words and Ming Mei's sharp fists leave even the most arrogant neighbors stunned into silence. From petty gossip and workplace politics to side hustles and soaring success, the Zhuang family becomes the talk of the entire Courtyard. Who says the 1970s were dull? When a reborn matriarch and her cunning daughter-in-law team up, even the grayest courtyard will blaze with fireworks. (Keep leaving comments, reviews and sprinkling those virtual nutrients, please~)

“I want to do it. “   “What!? “I reply in panic as I begin to struggle against his hold, but he tightens his grip around me. I’m afraid of getting caught, but why is a part of me suddenly excited by this? By the way he’s holding…pulling me close… not letting go. Why do I like it even though I know getting caught could be disastrous? “H… hey, please. Not here… I… I … “I begin, but he cuts me off as he moves a leg between mine and begins to press against my bulge. “Your body tells another story… “He says as he runs his tongue over the marks he created on my neck last night and I shiver in his arms. I feel him smirk against my neck, and I curse myself for how easy it is for him to get a reaction out of me. “But… This is a public space… “I struggle to complete my sentence as he begins to massage my bulge with his thigh. “You’re all I care about right now. “He replies as he reaches for and starts undoing my belt, and I reach down to hold onto it in fear. “What are you saying? Your reputation… “I begin, and he finally pulls away from me. “It would be just fine. “He cuts me off, and I gulp. “Are you ashamed of me? “He suddenly questions, and my eyes widen. “Of course not! It’s just… “I begin, but he doesn’t let me finish. “You’re the one who wanted my attention. “ “Not like this! “   “This is how I want to give it. “He replies, and I stare at him with wide eyes. This is bad. If we're caught fucking here, it'll be chaos. and he doesn't seem to mind that. These brothers are insane!! ***** Five Alphas. One innocent Omega. And a heat no one’s ready for. ******* Known as a misfit with a weird feature(Red eyes), his whole life, everything hit rock bottom when his parents disowned and kicked him out of his home for being attracted to men. One accident later, he wakes up in another world, groggy, naked… and on display at a beastmen auction. They called him rare. Valuable. Breedable. Twenty thousand golden bars later, he’s sold... to not one, but five Alpha brothers. All beastmen. All dangerously possessive. Each one hotter...and crazier...than the last. They’re fighting over who gets to breed him first. And Elián? He’s never even kissed anyone before. Alpha Koda, the calmest of the five brothers, promises Elián will be safe. But nothing about this new world feels safe to Elián. Not the way the Alphas look at him. Not the way his body responds to them. And definitely not that word they keep calling him. Omega. Elián is a man. Men aren’t supposed to have babies. But somehow… every Alpha wants to breed him. Because Elián might just be the key to a generation of powerful beastmen. Now, five ruthless brothers are ready to give Elián everything he could ever want... Including unending love... If he’ll let one of them put a baby in him. How will he react to all this? Especially when he has no idea what it feels like to be loved.

When Lin Yaochen opened his 18th birthday present, filled with joy and anticipation, he stared in disbelief at a battered old compass. “This is my birthday gift? You’ve got to be kidding me!” he protested, convinced his parents were playing a prank on him. “This is no joke. It’s the Yao Disc. It can help you find the Five Yao Bearers,” his mother said. What was even more outrageous was that his father claimed they were superpowered beings from another world—and that Yaochen himself was burdened with the mission of seeking the Five Yao and restoring order to the Yao Realm. “Ha! That’s more ridiculous than a street juggling act. You really expect me to believe that?” But when his father tore open a rift in the air and shoved him straight into the Yao Realm, Yaochen was completely stunned. Before he could process what had happened, a voice called out to him. The speaker was none other than the family’s black dog—Mozi—the one that never seemed to age. “This has to be because I got out of bed the wrong way today… There’s no way this is real,” he muttered in disbelief. “Young master, welcome to your Journey of Seeking the Yao. I am your guide spirit beast—Mozi.” “What kind of century-long joke is this?! Why should I run around with this broken compass looking for people? I want to go home!” he shouted in frustration. “Oh, that won’t be possible,” Mozi replied cheerfully. “You can only return after you’ve found all Five Yao Bearers. So please do take this quest seriously!”

Ten years ago, two godlike beings known as the Celestials descended upon Earth, destroying cities and declaring a brutal truth: fourteen realms exist, and only one may survive. To prevent total collapse, a tournament of deadly trials will decide which realm remains. Seo Hyun-Jae, a boy who witnessed his uncle’s death at the hands of a Celestial, grows up haunted by powerlessness. Though he trains relentlessly, his strength never exceeds “average,” earning doubt from others and frustration within himself. Still, he refuses to stop. As the deadline nears, humanity panics. With too few volunteers, governments mandate one participant per household. When Hyun-Jae’s father collapses trying to take his place, Hyun-Jae finally chooses to enter the tournament himself. Taken from Earth and cast into a far greater world, Hyun-Jae must face trials beyond imagination, alongside stronger species, under the watchful eyes of the Celestials. Armed with nothing but relentless will, he steps into a battle that will decide the fate of his realm.

"If she feels pain, then I'll make sure we all do..." As a purple and pink tailed meteor enters Earth's atmosphere, it begins "snowing" all over the planet. Humans are no longer on top of the ladder. A crystal ice dragon explodes from the space rock, creating Hell. Bringing along an ambush of bloodthirsty aliens, some large enough to demolish buildings, "Leviathan" has forced humanity into various locations of hiding around the world. Within three years after the initial invasion, humans have begun to not only fight back against the aliens, but some choose to become symbiotic hosts, acquiring "magical" abilities after slaying one of the unconventional extraterrestrials. Shortly before leaving their sanctuary/apocalypse training academy, two once drifted friends, Katsu and Saku, are reunited on the same scout team. As polar opposite personalities they are chosen by the only surviving "Creator of Humanity". Both boys become 'blessed' to be hosts for their universe's contemporary forces and use those "God given abilities" to achieve their (secretly combative) goals. Accompanying them is Katsu's adopted sister, Shelly. Regarded as "The Beast of the Beasts" by her peers, she is the reincarnate of her grandmother. The greatest, most underrated female Scandinavian sword fighter to live before the 13th century. After learning of her destined lineage, and admiring the otherwise "mythical" accomplishments completed by her top tier, ass kicking Valkyrie grandma, Shelly is determined to retrieve all of the stolen blades from those who dishonorably stole them over 800 years ago. In order to do so she will have to defeat several members of a manipulative covenant of warrior witches. Each woman blessed with an undiscovered form of energy that has unknowingly coexisted with humanity. These 7 women usher in the POST-post-apocalyptic world as Mafia Bosses, Matriarch Socialist Dictators, Seafaring Conquerors, and a few just want to see this new snow covered world burn. To prove which unnaturally born creature is the Supreme Ultimate amongst them. Aliens, action, romance, betrayal of old friends, the gaining of trust from new, overpowered goofballs, magical damsel despots, righteous and nefarious humans gaining niche powers, not to mention a secretive psychopath using his God given abilities to preserve who he views as his sole purpose. In the end, will love truly conquer all, or will 'their' love conquer us all? "If you have a beloved purpose you can't live a day without, do you truly have any freedom to live? If you have complete freedom to act however, or say whatever you desire, do you truly have any purpose worth caring about to protect?" ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ [All character and cover art is not done by AI but by my good friend Amon-kun] ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ WARNING/DISCLAIMER: This series uses ætiological mythopoeism to spotlight coincidental parallels between various religious scriptures, and scientific theories but is in no way discrediting or belittling the beliefs of others whether that be Creationist or Evolutionist. The views, ideas, and conversations between characters aren't in any way meant to change anyone's beliefs. The conscious use of certain psychological elements from theistic ideology and out of context holy verses is only to support this fictional plot and it's characters. As well as aid the reader as to how one could theoreticize or philosophicize the plot. Instead of using various conflicting ideologies to shame or undermine those who believe, the intention is for deeper thinking and uniting those who believe peace and tranquility between humanity is most important above all.

A transmigrated male MC awakens as the Third Prince of the strongest empire in a vast cultivation world. He was originally destined to be a villain whose entire family is destroyed by the novel’s protagonist. Instead, the MC changes fate itself—by killing enemies, stealing destinies, claiming the heroine routes, and rewriting the world while remaining lazy, cruel, brilliant, possessive, and dangerously affectionate. The story blends harem, comedy, adventure, cultivation, transmigration-into-a-novel, and R18 themes. POV shifts between MC and heroines at key emotional and strategic moments.

A world of magic. A "mage" born without it. And an outrageous f*cking crew. In the Valley Kingdom, where steampunk meets futurism and magic means status, one Guild stands wildly apart: the Black Wolf Knights, or rather—the Black Wolves. Their leader, Greed, carries neither magic nor nobility, only a title he never wanted and a forgotten past. And his crew is as unhinged as they are loyal: A Ghost-mage whose eyepatch hides more than it covers. A powerhouse who hits like a Behemoth and naps like it’s a sport. A vice captain calm enough to fool any con artist. A horned lunatic with zero sense of danger—because she is the danger. A cyborg. A wolfdog the size of a lyconbear. And others just as—if not more—chaotic. The Black Wolves survive on grit, loyalty, and a collection of insanely broken abilities. But when a conspiracy threatens to swallow the Kingdom—and pins the crime on them—they become fugitives in the very nation they swore to protect. Armed with a strange power that defies magic. A crew ready to leap off any cliff with him. And a memory fighting to resurface. Greed, the Black Wolves, and a few allies must face enemies the Kingdom never saw coming. The Valley never believed in them. But they might be their last hope. Expect: - Black Clover meets Final Fantasy meets Six of Crows meets Vox Machina - OP MC from the start with no magic [NOT ANTI-MAGIC], progressively gets even more OP - Harem relationships in the beginning, but strong romance subplot towards the end with only one girl - Multiple perspectives from multiple characters - Intricate plot, tons of world building, character building, backstories, and fighting - A long, ongoing story Author's note: This book is only available on Royal Road, Webnovel, Scribble Hub, Inkitt, Wattpad, and featured on Chereads as well for the time being. If you're reading it anywhere else, it is entirely without my permission.

A dark, urban, magical realism story about a grad student whose life was saved by the god of magic, who has to navigate a world of secrets, lies, and political intrigue at the kingdom's magic academy while hiding her newfound power. The overarching plot is slow-burn but the events and action are fast-paced. Rated 18+ for graphic violence, intense & mature themes, and gore, no smut. For fans of Solo Levelling, Attack on Titan, Irregular at Magic High School. and Berserk.

Marked by death before his life has truly begun, Levi exists on borrowed time—until midnight comes to collect its debt. When a crimson door appears where reality should not allow one, Levi is torn from his dying world and cast into a realm ruled by an inescapable bargain: survive the trials of the Midnight Spell, or be erased beyond memory. Reborn into an unfamiliar body and stripped of every advantage, he awakens at the foot of Blackwind Mountain—a place where mercy does not exist, and endurance itself is a weapon. Here, survival is not measured by strength alone. The mountain tests will, fear, and the fragile threads that bind strangers together under unimaginable pressure. As Levi climbs through cold, cruelty, and calculated torment, he begins to realize that this world is not merely trying to kill him—it is trying to shape him.

Humanity collapsed in a single night. When the sky darkened and a perpetual night arrived, even the strongest monsters turned feral, tearing through cities until nothing was left but ruin. Dying alone in the ruined world, Ryn Eden Arctis finally understood the truth. Years ago, he was given a strange skillbook—one the church labeled taboo, one no one dared to touch. But the world had taken it away from him. However, he knew that—whatever was inside it, had to be powerful enough for him to stop this calamity. His final regret echoed through the silent wasteland: “If I had learned that damn book, we’d still be alive.” With his dying breath, he wished for only one thing: To go back in time and claim that forbidden power, no matter what. A single star answered. Ryn opens his eyes ten years earlier, on the day he received his first skill. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Korean Regressor Fantasy, if you like that genre this might be the one for you. Think (Trash of the Count's Family, Swordmaster's Youngest Son, FFF-Class Trash Hero) - Romance subplot is prevalent. This is not a harem novel! - MC is NOT naive, and will NOT be afraid to make morally gray choices! Readers advised!

Su Xiaocai has crossed over from a more technologically advanced interstellar world for ten years. In that world, aliens invaded, and wars were frequent. As a warrior on the front line, it was rare to see green plants. This fostered Su Xiaocai's hobby of planting vegetables and trees. She vowed to become the best vegetable farmer, far from the battlefield. Classmates: Who's operating the mecha dancing in the field? The teacher who heard the rumor rushed over: Not bad, a good seedling. The principal waved his pen: Transfer her to the Mecha Department.

My wife is pretending to be a bad student again. ###### After raising a foolish wife for nineteen years, she left a divorce paper and ran away! Sitting in a wheelchair, he looked calm: "She doesn't know the way, she won't get far." The subordinate reminded: "Madam has run abroad to compete..." Young Master remained expressionless: "She is a bad student, always last in every competition." The subordinate wiped his sweat: "But, Madam is a judge this time..." Mr. Emperor furrowed his brows: "Heh, what does a country girl know besides planting?" The subordinate wanted to cry: "A global top academic competition... in the men's category... as a judge..." He, who has a leg condition, suddenly stood up from the wheelchair: "I'll go compete!" = = At the competition venue. Looking at his foolish wife dressed as a man, handsome and charming, dominating all the awards; then in a long dress, radiant and mesmerizing, becoming a goddess revered in the fields of global medicine, pharmacy, botany, and even astrophysics... His eyes deepened: "No matter how amazing, she's still my woman!" Who would have thought, she arrogantly tossed a divorce paper: "Here, sign it!" [1v1 sweet love story, both heart-wrenching and heart-warming]

After playing the game Cultivation Life for ten years, Chen Lan is told that the game would shut down. At the time of farewell, however, Chen is suddenly notified that the game would manifest into reality! When the manifestation finally comes, Chen's cultivation directly reaches the level of the Great Emperor, becoming the strongest person on the entire planet! "Chen Lan, didn't you play that game?" "I did. I'm like you, Body Refining stage," Chen Lan replied casually.

After years of hard study, she finally became a master's degree holder. One day, she suddenly finds herself traversing into a different world as an illegitimate daughter. In her previous life, she was a prominent student from a prestigious university; in this life, she is a weak girl from a noble family. She hides her brilliance, conceals her sharpness, aims for survival, and seeks peace. However, the scholarly family she is part of is also fraught with countless disputes and endless troubles. The concubine schemes against her, her legitimate sister plots, leading to her ruin and disgrace. Retaliation is a must! Her attitude must be gentle! Her methods absolutely ruthless! She retaliates fiercely with gentle means, and what's next is... Marriage? To whom? Can she choose her own spouse? This is a serious issue. *******************************

He is the death harvester on the battlefield! He is the invincible Demon King in the eyes of the enemy! The extraordinary Soldier King returns to the city, becoming the personal driver of a cold and glamorous CEO!

Luo Chao: Maybe I'm not the strongest Soldier King, but I'm definitely the most versatile Soldier King. Whether it's martial arts, medicine, or cooking... I'm not targeting anyone specifically, but I'm saying that everyone present here is trash!