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Three years. Zero progress. One expulsion notice. Lin Chen is the Azure Peak Sect's biggest failure—stuck at Qi Condensation Layer One with trash-tier talent. Everyone knows it. He knows it. In thirty days, he's out. Then on his final desperate cultivation attempt, something impossible happens. **[INFINITE IDLE CULTIVATION ENGINE BINDING...]** **[BASE MULTIPLIER: 10,000X]** Overnight, he breaks through five cultivation layers. In one week, he masters techniques that take geniuses years. In one month, his power surpasses the sect's top disciples. If anyone discovers his system, he's dead. Enemy sects will hunt him. Jealous disciples will report him. Greedy elders will steal his fortune—or eliminate the threat. So Lin Chen must master the hardest skill in cultivation: Strategic weakness. Every fight becomes a calculation. Every evaluation, an act. Every encounter, a gamble. How much strength can he reveal without raising suspicion? How long can he pretend to be weak when he could crush anyone who looks down on him? Because in a world where power is everything, being the strongest is easy. Surviving as the strongest? That's the real challenge.

A world of magic. A "mage" born without it. And an outrageous f*cking crew. In the Valley Kingdom, where steampunk meets futurism and powerful magic means status, a Guild named the Black Wolf Knights, or rather—the Black Wolves—stand wildly apart. Their acting captain, Greed, carries neither magic nor nobility, only a title he never wanted and a forgotten past. Though he has no magic, he has another power that defies it—along with a crew as unhinged as they are loyal and who all have their own insanely broken abilities: A Ghost-mage whose eyepatch hides more than it covers. A powerhouse who hits like a Behemoth and naps for sport. A vice captain more promising than most high-ranking mages, but only wants to spend the days cooking. A horned lunatic with a superiority complex and an obsession for her acting captain. A cyborg. A wolfdog the size of a lyconbear. And others off on missions or prolonged duties—each with their own unique quirks. The Black Wolves only have a single goal: to live a life as meaningless and carefree as possible. But when a conspiracy threatens to swallow the Valley—and pins the crime on them—they become fugitives in the very Kingdom they called home. As they fight to clear their names and face an enemy that seeks to destroy everything—the Black Wolves, ironically, become the Valley’s last line of defense. And everyone's last hope. Expect: - Black Clover meets Final Fantasy meets JJK meets Vox Machina - NOT isekai, transmigration, evolution, system, or cultivation. Go look for that elsewhere - OP MC from the start with no magic [NOT ANTI-MAGIC], progressively gets even more OP - Harem relationships in the beginning, moderate fanservice and some sex scenes (hate me), and strong romance subplot towards the end with only one girl - Classic slow-paced story with character development, backstories, perspectives from multiple characters, ability descriptions, intricate plot, worldbuilding, and of course tons of 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.

[space + superpower+ farming + family + babies + slow pace + face slapping+world building] Elena has returned from a dark future where society has collapsed. Now, as the apocalypse approaches once more, she must confront the dangers alongside her husband, Ethan, and his courageous family. Together, they fight against natural disasters, mutant beasts, and an alien invasion that threatens to eradicate humanity. Join Elena and Ethan as they navigate a world full of uncertainty. ******** Excerpt: Triplets little show (2 years old) Ethan was strolling through the living room when he spotted his son climbing on the table. Ethan: “Leo, come down!” Baby 1, in the kitchen, turned around and sprinted to the sofa. Baby 1: “Daddy, eo!” [pointing at himself earnestly] Ethan: “Oops, my mistake! Leo’s here; Finn, get down now!” Baby 3 burst from the bedroom, rushing to the sofa. Baby 3: “Daddy!” [looking puzzled] Ethan: “Finn?” Baby 3: “Daddy, Finn!” [leaping into Ethan’s arms] Ethan felt his face heat up. Just then, Max darted down the table, throwing himself into Elena’s embrace. Baby 2: [giggling as Elena smothered her with kisses] “Mommy!” Elena shot Ethan a knowing look, her eyes saying, “You mixed them up again.” Ethan: [with a playful glint in his eye] “Can you blame me? They’re all adorable little lookalikes!” They both chuckle, watching the chaos unfold.

SIXTY BILLION Synopsis He promised to protect her. She took everything. Including the truth. Marcus Cole is nobody. A barista with a bad knee and a marriage held together by ghosts. For five years, he's kept his vow to a dead man—watching over Rafael's sister, building a simple life, burying the past so deep he almost forgot it existed. He forgot he was the sole heir to sixty billion dollars. He forgot his parents died in an Alpine tunnel, leaving him an empire built on shadows. He forgot that real power is never seen—until the night he comes home early, flowers in hand, and finds his wife celebrating their anniversary with his best friend. With the man who died in his arms in Mosul. With Rafael Voss, alive and smiling. The betrayal isn't infidelity. It's architecture. Five years of marriage, staged down to the morning coffee. The house, the shop, his truck—all hers, always have been. The simple life was a cage. And Rafael has the key. Now Marcus has nothing but the truth: his father may also be alive, the empire is being hijacked, and the woman he loved was either puppet or puppet master. He has forty-eight hours to prove Rafael's fraud before sixty billion washes blood clean and buys legitimacy for monsters. The hunt leads from Vegas penthouses to Swiss vaults, from a dead man's daughter to a living ghost who shares his eyes. Every ally is suspect. Every memory is suspect. The only constant is the promise Marcus made to a man who never existed—and the question of whether mercy is still possible when you have sixty billion reasons to burn it all down. Some debts you pay with money. Some you pay in blood. The dead don't care which you choose. Perfect for fans of: The Terminal List , The Gray Man , Killing Eve , Reacher Genre: Action-Thriller / Revenge / Espionage Tone: "The Punisher" meets "Gone Girl" in the world of "Billions"

Tokita ayuto suddenly wakes up to a zombie apocalypse in Hokkaido,a week after the epidemic he meets a girl called nezuko,who might be immune to the virus and the two of them journey to Tokyo with other companions in search for a cure before it's too late.

I own only the MC. Alexandra Klein was chosen by God as his successor as there soul merge as she travels to her favorite tv shows, movies, and anime worlds for fun. MC is Lesbian and OP.

Steven is a total newbie who just got isekai’d into the world of Terra. But before all this, he spent years surviving in the blocky world of Minecraft, living the slow and cautious life of a seasoned Minecrafter. Thanks to that history, he almost got forcefully ejected by Terra’s world will the moment he arrived— “Don’t just toss me back to the world where even the sun is a square!” In order to survive in this world—where at least the girls have pointy faces instead of square ones—Steven has no choice but to dive into one chaotic event after another, all to raise something called his "World Acknowledgement Point" and earn his stay. This includes, but is not limited to: Fighting infected; Fighting the Church of the Deep; Fighting eldritch horrors from the sea; And, of course… Fending off suspiciously grateful girls with very ungrateful intentions. . . . . . . . . . Gladiia: “Steven, why do you always get yourself involved in those troublesome land-dweller affairs? I find it… intriguing.” Steven: “Hey, it's about the experience, you know?” Gladiia: “Then why are you always the one who ends up solving everything?” Steven: “Well, I’m already here, right? May as well go all in…”

Adele de Frostfang, born a princess and a Luna by blood, she was never meant to be invisible. Yet at twenty-two, she remains unmated, powerless, and whispered about behind gilded doors. Her childhood spent in hospitals left her sheltered and naïve, while her younger sister shines effortlessly in the spotlight of society. In a world ruled by packs, power, and bonds, a Luna without a mate is seen as incomplete—and disposable. Tired of pity and ridicule, she makes a reckless decision: if fate will not give her a mate, she will choose one herself. She decides to learn the ways of high-circle from a rogue, what begins as lessons in confidence, society, and adulthood slowly turns into something deeper. But secrets cannot stay buried forever. This is a modern werewolf romance about choice, growth, forbidden bonds, and a no-mate Luna who dares to write her fate.

He’s her one shot at freedom. She’s his only chance to believe in love. But falling for each other might get them both killed. After seven years as Scott's best friend, Stacy drops a bombshell: she’s leaving New York for an arranged marriage to Luca Cattaneo, the heir to one of America’s most feared mafia dynasties. Only then does Scott realize he’s been in love with her all along. A stolen kiss changes everything. painting a target on Scott’s back when it's aired on live TV. To protect him, Stacy activates a dead man’s switch seven years in the making and defies her father, Don Angelo Luciano, the most powerful mob boss in the country. But Don Angelo doesn’t forgive. And he never lets go. Scott, haunted by his past and terrified of love, stands by Stacy anyway. His quiet loyalty and fierce love crack the walls around her heart. For the first time, she dares to imagine a future outside her family’s bloody legacy. But the mafia plays a long game. When her father outsmarts the savant mafia princess, Stacy begs Scott to walk away. Instead, he sacrifices everything to go on the run with her. As starcrossed love battles legacy and their lives hang in the balance, one question remains: can Stacy outrun the empire she was born to rule or will it destroy them both?

Abigail’s only crime in life was being born as the mute daughter of the deceptive maid, who drugged her boss and got pregnant for him… or so she thought. All her life she had to serve her stepsister, Genevieve, attending to her every whim. While Genevieve used every opportunity she got to make Abigail’s life hell, even to the point of seducing Abigail’s boyfriend. On the night she resumes college, Abigail crosses path with Jamal Jonas, a heartbroken elusive billionaire, who leaves behind a stuffed animal that belonged to his first love. Abigail keeps the stuffed animal, which stirs her long lost memories. Five years later, Jamal shows up again, but this time as Genevieve's new live-in driver. Working for Genevieve quickly places him near the supposedly mute and intelligent Abigail who he doesn’t immediately recognize, and soon enough, Jamal finds himself pulled in by Abigail's charms. Jamal quickly realizes there is more to her than meets the eye, and there might be more connecting Abigail to his first love than Genevieve.

In a world where the boundary between thought and reality grows dangerously thin, a forgotten pact begins to stir. A mysterious ring, impossible dreams, and a stranger with an unnatural presence unravel a hidden lineage tied to spirits once sealed away. As the past claws back to the surface, one soul is thrust into a spiral of visions, warnings, and truths buried for centuries. What rises from the depths is not just legend — it is a force that binds the mind, haunts the blood, and threatens to reshape the world.

Hello, my fellow Tsunade enjoyers! Tired of MCs collecting more sharingans than Danzo? Had enough of Uchiha revenge plots and Konoha crush plans? Feeling hopeless because of yet another self-insert, wish-fulfillment garbage? Fear not! This book will recharge your Tsunadium daily! Enjoy real romance and peak comedy. Your favorite tsundere heroine is here! What are you waiting for? Get your Limited Edition today—only for 699 ryo!* Sincerely yours, Kakuzu. *(NO REFUNDS) --- What to expect: Romance+comedy combo, with Tsunade as the female lead. MC is strong from the start but plays a supportive role. Not a system novel, though the MC technically has one. MC is a slacker and a flirt, but there’s no harem. Add to this a slight take on Hokage duties and politics. --- It’s a translation, by the way, but I cleaned it up a bit. All credit goes to the original creators. Upload schedule: 1 chapter a day. If you're looking for the raw title or MTL, check out my pinned review below.

A former police officer dies and is longing for a quiet and peaceful life away from the chaos. Reborn in a new world, he must navigate strange lands, unexpected challenges, and a chance at the slow life he always dreamed of, if he can survive long enough to enjoy it.

**Mass release on the 2nd, 16th, and 30th of every month.** "You really think you can just hide forever? From them? From me?" "Do you really think we can be together?" she whispered, her voice rougher than she meant. "No. We can't. It just won't work." Zayden tilted his head, his thumb brushing against the frantic pulse under her jaw. "Why?" His voice dropped low, dangerously smooth. "Why can't we make this work, huh?" She swallowed, the movement making her throat press harder against his hand. "Don't forget, You're----" “Say you love me…. Or I’ll fvck that stubbornness right out of you. Bend you over this desk, and make you scream my name until you forget your own." Aylin's face turned beet red. She pushed against his chest forcefully. He didn't move an inch. ***** Aylin Monroe Alston is a brilliant hacker and martial artist with Turkish roots. She can change her identity and her looks as easily as changing clothes. Always staying a step ahead of death, she had been on the run until she crashed into him. Zayden Cole Virelli is a billionaire leading a double life. On one side, he is a successful businessman; on the other, he is a powerful mafia king. Women don’t exist in his world until a runaway hacker crashes into him, capturing his thoughts and refusing to leave his mind. A collision in a dark forest leads to one lie he told and one secret she kept. Now, the most feared man alive wants her, while the woman who can bring down empires with just her keyboard wants nothing to do with him. He’s possessive, she’s untouchable, and they’re both liars. Two worlds collided: a hacker who can take down empires and the mafia king who won’t let her go. Can their love make it through the mess they're about to create, or will one of them get hurt first? ⚠️WARNING!!!! - Mature Themes - He Fell First and Harder - Mafia World - Weak to Strong - Slow burn

NEW. MASS UPDATE check out my other novels too!! *** Everyone thought Grant was a broke, useless son-in-law living off his wife’s family. They mocked him. Humiliated him. Treated him like trash. But they were wrong. Behind that quiet smile is a man with unimaginable power… the wealthy young master of the prominent Morgan family. Grant was never the leech they thought he was. He was simply repaying a debt to Daisy’s father—three years of marriage and silent protection. Yet the James family never saw his worth and instead made his life unbearable in every possible way. Daisy James never loved her husband. She pitied him at best… until she started to see the man behind the mask. The way he protected her when no one else would. The quiet strength in his eyes. The secrets he carried alone. Now Daisy’s heart is betraying her. She’s falling for the man everyone calls useless, only to discover he’s the most dangerous man of all. During his time in the James family, Grant uncovers a buried secret tied to his past, one that could destroy everything he’s vowed to protect. And when Grant’s true identity is revealed, Daisy will have to decide: stand by the man she’s only just begun to love… or watch the James family’s darkest secrets consume them both.

Once, a body alone ruled the Three Realms. No techniques. No divine arts. Only the absolute peak of Body Cultivation. They called it the Supreme Immortal Body. Then it vanished without warning, leaving the heavens confused, the worlds unsettled, and countless experts arguing over whether it had ever truly existed. It should have remained a forgotten legend. Unfortunately, it did not.

A century ago, colossal stone swords descended from the skies, stabbing deep at the heart of twenty-eight cities. Like so began the Sword Trials. Worlds against worlds, species against species, set in a separate, unique, battleground realm that resembled the greatest sword-themed, faction versus faction MMORPG to ever exist. Levels, Legendary Equipment, Hidden Quests, Guilds, Territories, Spawns, NPCs, Sword Skills, Loot that could transcend worlds through a special currency… Only those who can awaken their sword marks would be called Bladeborns, warriors of their race. Armed with Soulbound Swords of varying tiers that decided their ranking in the modern hierarchy, they would fight for the continued existence of their worlds. Ending the battle, however, proved far more difficult than expected. A seemingly unbreakable hundred-year stalemate was reached. The apocalyptic ending eventually faded from everyone’s minds, and being a Bladeborn suddenly turned into a profession. Some even treated the Sword Trials as a mere game. Schools began adding swordsmanship classes as a major subject, and those who excelled beyond their peers at the same high school would be called Sword Prince and Princesses. One such celebrity was Daru Finnley, a young man who had an unusual love for the sword. Named the Fallen Sword Prince after a disastrous awakening ceremony, the label of genius changed into garbage overnight. But his “trash” sword held a secret. And so did his soul… Three worlds WILL fall. #Guildbuilding (In the later chapters)

2.3 million people die when he born. Seven hundred thousand heroes erased for fifty-three seconds. Fourteen volcanoes erupted ,Oceans rise. The world fractures in fifty-three seconds. No one realizes the catastrophe began in a quiet hospital room - with the birth of a boy who did not cry, but opened his eyes. Zeron Ashveil was never meant to exist. And now that he does, reality itself is beginning to notice.

After mocking a webnovel's most pathetic villain, Alex never expected to wake up in his body. Now he is Kaelen Leone, the laughingstock of the Royal Academy, a walking punchline with a pre-scripted fate: to be publicly crippled by the story’s golden-boy protagonist. Transported into a world governed by a System and a merciless plot, he finds himself in a deadly game of survival not against monsters, but against the narrative itself. What's worse, the unique power he awakens comes with a small, but potentially fatal condition…

Rated 16+ This novel contains themes of dark romance and psychological thriller elements, featuring a morally complex protagonist and a dangerously devoted lover. This isn’t the average romance novel. This will make you gasp, yell and scream! Xoxo *"* In a world where being alpha, beta, or omega decides your power, status, and whole life, nothing is fair. Alpha detective Daniel hunts the Dollmaker, a killer who kidnaps omegas, breaks them, and poses them like broken dolls. The Dollmaker also takes money from weak omegas who want to destroy powerful alphas and betas who break the law. After Daniel rescues Sky from an abduction. He can’t let Sky go back to danger. Sky is clingy and sweet. His touches slowly heal Daniel’s lonely, broken heart. His dying mother loves BL novels and omegaverse stories. Her last wish: Daniel must marry a man and have a child to honor her dream. If he refuses, she will make sure his father cuts him out of the family money and destroys his FBI job. Sky’s controlling parents see him as a way to climb higher. They demand he traps a strong alpha protector or they will abandon him completely. What happens when the killer Daniel is supposed to be hunting ends up on his own bed?