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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 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 JJK meets Final Fantasy 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, mild 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, stats and ability descriptions, intricate plot, worldbuilding, and of course tons of fighting - A long, ongoing story Written and conjured by J.N. Marlow. All rights reserved. © 2025 J.N. Marlow.

In a sunless world, the Devils appeared and cast a spell that saved humanity from extinction. In return, they asked for three rules. The hidden cost of that pact has only now begun to stir. As an orphan who woke up in a body not his own, Kael Voss was unaware of the spell's true nature. His sole goal was to survive another day unseen, unremembered, and unchosen. Yet... when NOXARA claimed him and dragged him into the Stillwake, a dead city that hunts the powerless, Kael uncovered a truth far older than the Devils' pact. A truth that could make his invisibility the one weapon the nightmare could not touch.

“TABORÉ-BANE Making of the Sapphire Citadel” is an epic narration of a Queen, driven by ambition. Lady Serenya, is caught in a web of ancient oaths and ruthless power plays. Yet she strives to build a living citadel that defies time and embraces her rhythm. Bound by love, betrayal, and a mysterious legacy unknown to her, she must protect all that is hers and lead the Sapphire Legion through shadows that threaten to consume. Within whispers in the marsh and the rising song of stone, this tale is a journey of a woman’s ambition, courage, and sacrifice to reach her destiny. Towering mountains, shifting sands, and enchanted realms form the setting of the epic. In this mist-wrapped Tabore-Bane, destiny is not a gift but a burden to be endured. Haunted by melodies of her distant homeland and guided by ancient relics pulsing with forbidden power, Serenya must weave strength from memory and magic to survive. As the mountain peaks hold their breath, tumult stirs in the shadows. Whispered prophecies, fractured alliances, and spectral guardians stir beneath the land, threatening to unravel the fragile hope she carries. Kaelis and Darven, Serenya’s chosen emissaries sent into the labyrinthine of the island, follow paths marked by riddles in stone to realise that they are not just scouts but catalysts in a game played by eternals. The island shifts beneath their feet and watches them, bending reality with every breath, testing those who dare tread it. Among tribal spirits, hidden watchers, and unseen dangers, a quest unfolds to unravel a dangerous dance of trust and treachery. “Taborer-bane: The Making of the Sapphire Citadel” is a fantasy of memory, power, and the endurance of hope. From frostbitten peaks to haunted marshlands, it weaves a tale of Serenya’s unyielding spirit confronting the forces that seek to silence truth and bend her world into shadow. Dive into a world rich with intrigue, ancient mysteries, and relentless courage. Discover the forgotten rites and the forging of a legend. In this struggle, the test will be of loyalty, and she may lose everything to gain freedom. Welcome into Tabor-Bane, a land not for the Light Hearted.

Male MC| No-Harem| No Yuri| No Yaoi| No NTR [WARNING: This book contains rape, torture, and murder. However, the MC never violates or rapes women; in fact, he despises such acts.] ____________________ ____________________ “…Pathetic.” “Look at you. Crawling. Bleeding. Powerless.” “Same damn excuses, just like back then.” “Still so ready to give up.” “Those bullshit feelings made you weak.” “Have you forgotten your vow?” “The promise you swore in blood.” “If you're really him... then stand.” “Show them who you are.” “Rise—” “Let the darkness in once again.” --- In the quiet town of Velhart, Kael is mocked as the weakest adventurer. No one suspects the truth. Behind tired eyes and a dull smile lies a man with a past soaked in blood — a nightmare no one could survive and stay sane. An assassin who walked through hell itself. Now, he hides behind a smile in a town that scorns him. But he hasn’t changed completely. He still remembers. He still hunts. And in the silence, evil men still die. These days, he only seeks peace… and maybe, one day, love. But fate wasn't so kind. Forced into an arranged marriage with Seraphina, the cold and commanding Captain of the Knight Order, Kael expected nothing — and got even less. She despised him. Saw him as worthless. But her hatred… didn’t break him. It changed him. Not with kindness. Not with warmth. But through her rejection, her silence, her presence — she unknowingly gave him a reason to stay. After their marriage, he barely spoke. Silent. Distant. But now… he enjoys pushing her buttons. Teasing her with lazy smiles and harmless jests. Never realizing when the lines between amusement and affection began to blur. And for the first time in his life… Kael wanted something more. A peaceful life. A family. A future without blades. But peace doesn’t mean mercy. Not for people like him. Because the world never forgets monsters. But when Seraphina finally uncovers the truth — when she realizes the man she vowed to arrest is the same one she’s come to care for — what will she choose? Her unshakable duty… Or the husband she was never meant to love? And when swords are drawn and the final truth is laid bare — will love be enough to bridge the chasm between an assassin’s sins and a knight’s sacred oath? Now, as shadows stir and blood calls to blood, the past claws its way back from the grave. The man he tried to leave behind — the legend spoken only in fear — is awakening once again. Because the darkness never lets go. --- A/N: Don’t expect everything right away. This is a slow build, Volume 01 will be a mix of their complex relationship and a good number of fights. Assassination? Obviously. If you're patient, the fall… and the rise… will be worth it. The story takes place three years after their marriage. I also want to make it clear that MC isn't overpowered yet. He's strong, but there are still many characters who are stronger than him. It will take time before he truly becomes overpowered. Also, your feedback means a lot as this is my first book. It tells me someone’s actually reading. And that alone keeps me going. So please, don’t hold back—leave a comment and share your thoughts. Thank you. ____________________ ____________________ Update Schedule: Every Week 11:00 PM GMT (+6) (Saturday) 01:00 AM GMT (+8) (Sunday) Per Chapter Length: 1300-6000 words.

“What are you doing here, you pervert?” she snapped. He blinked, clearly offended.             “Pervert? Can’t I get a better nickname?”             “Mr. Pervert?” Her expression hardened, while Yoongi pouted like a scolded child.      “You followed me, didn’t you?” she accused.                          “No.” She stepped closer.           “So what? You came for my attention? Or to see my skirt fall again? Or my lips on yours?” Her voice lowered dangerously. “Or maybe to tell the shop owner I’m your girlfriend so you get a discount?”     She moved forward. Yoongi moved back.         Until his broad back hit the cold white wall. “N-No…” he stammered.               “Then why are you here?” She slammed her palm beside his head, trapping him.     Update daily don't forget to comment vote and share Love y'all

[ COMPLETE ] As a rogue werewolf on the run, Esme tries to live her life in the present, wondering if she will have a future and hiding from her past. She moves from place to place, never staying for more than four months at a time, leaving before any attachments are formed, and she is nothing but a ghost, a girl they used to know. After surviving on her own for two years, keeping to the shadows and blending in for so long, she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the city she stumbled across is controlled by none other than the Vampire King, Gabriel, the ruthless. He is intrigued by the she-wolf who chooses to live among vampires and decides to keep his natural enemy close to his side. But the more Esme tries to hide her true self, the more Gabriel is drawn to her. For someone accustomed to being alone and not leaning on anyone for help, will Esme open up to the one person who can see through her attitude for what it really is.. a painful past covered in scars? ** DISCLAIMER ** Mature Content (R18+): Abuse, Graphic violence, References to suicide, Domestic violence, Sexual content, Strong language. This is part of HUNTED universe. Cover is mine and created by @if._art My instagram: @kelly_starrz New discord server: https://discord.gg/MHMdRRqUYa --- Short Side Story 1: Taste of Vengeance "Live an eternity as the very thing you despise." A curse he had to live by. A woman he wanted to kill. A woman he became obsessed with. This is a short side story with dark themes. --- Short Side Story 2: Hellhound's Redemption 【 Coming Soon 】 ---

Lu You, a menial disciple with a mixed spiritual root, had an Artifact named 'Cauldron of Cornucopia' within the space of his mind. Put a single spirit stone into it, and it instantly turned into countless spirit stones. Put a talisman into it, and it instantly turned into countless talismans. A few months later, after grinding his way to the Golden Core realm with his endless resources, Lu You tried placing his own Golden Core into the basin. "Good heavens-so this is how the cauldron is meant to be used? I'm invincible now!"

In the Shadow Auction, gifted children are traded for gold… except one. A girl with no power… no name… no voice… Those who claim her never witness another dawn. For she was never meant to be won… She was always the price.

In an empire where noble blood manifests as glorious soul weapons—blades of roaring fire and hammers of raging lightning—Vane awakened a rusted, broken dagger. As the bastard son of King Vorian, his awakening was the ultimate joke. A stain on the invincible Ten Pillars. Deemed a worthless anomaly, he was expected to quietly rot in the shadows. But when a royal assassin destroys the only life he ever knew—leaving his mother dead and shattering his trust in the only father figure he had—Vane discovers the terrifying truth behind his "trash" weapon. The rust isn't decay. It’s a seal. His dagger doesn't channel Aether. It devours it. Now, bound to Lysandra—an ancient Empress of a forgotten bloodline residing within his soul—Vane is thrown into the ruthless Obsidian Academy. He has no army, no noble backing, and no flashy magic. Just a rusted blade and a mind sharpened by unimaginable betrayal. He won't shout his vengeance, nor will he play the trembling victim. Operating with absolute coldness and lethal intellect, Vane will let the arrogant heirs and his ruthless father believe they hold the reins. He will turn their politics, their secrets, and their blinding pride into weapons against them. Until the day he devours them all. [What to Expect from this Novel:] Pragmatic & Calculating MC Hidden OP Power Academy Arc & Deep Intrigue Ancient Mystery Inevitable Reveng

The village of Vanrra is attacked by a mysterious Titan, forcing him to flee to the outside world. Will be chased by enigmatic, human-devouring beings. The nations of the world are ruled under a techno-feudal regime beneath the yoke of the goddess Reason. Vanrra must uncover the truth about the world while fleeing from the Titan that destroyed his life. Giant combat mechs roam the land, fighting for humanity’s survival.

Using the Dimensional Forum, Ryo Yagami brings world after world under Little Garden, sowing chaos among the gods while growing stronger as a human. _________________________________ ✦Main World: Little Garden~ Mondaiji tachi ✦Crossovers: Vol 1: Bleach ➡ Demon Slayer ➡ Strike the Blood ➡ Campione! Vol 3: High School DxD ➡ ✦Upcoming worlds: DanMachi _________________________________ Support me and read +50 advanced chapters at: patreon.com/_Coreal

(trigger warning. This book contains mature themes) ****** "I can't..." she gasped between broken moans, her voice trembling somewhere between pain and pleasure. Every thrust seemed to blur the line between surrender and defiance. Then she whispered a name between her sweet cries ...it wasn’t mine. I froze. A slow, humorless smile curved my lips as the sound of his name filled the space between us. “Raph…” she breathed. I leaned in, my mouth brushing her ear. Feeling her tremble from touch until my teeth nibbled her earlobes hard enough to make her whimper and her fold to clench around my fingers. “Wrong name, Lynn.” I hissed, withdrawing from the warmth of her insides. I felt her body tense. She clawed at my shoulders, a desperate plea in every touch. “Don’t…” she whimpered. Those jade-like eyes unravelled me that moment. I could feel the ache in my trousers. A troublesome little viper. A cruel smile traced my lips hiding my emotions. “You called the wrong name,” I murmured, my voice low, dangerous. “And bad girls deserve to be punished.” Her glossy eyes met mine... so full of confusion, want, and power she didn’t yet understand. If she only knew how close I was to breaking. Because the only name she should be calling… was mine. Lucien. I craved it as badly as the air I breathe. ****** For better or for worse, till death do us part. That was their vows at the altar, but her husband broke them first.. He claims an open marriage is the solution to their childless marriage and that it's to protect her own interests. But all Braelyn sees is a prison built from guilt and lies. One heartbroken night, she stumbles into a karaoke bar and into the arms of Lucien. A man shrouded in mystery, rebellion, and danger. His very presence tells her to run but it also gives her the solace she craved. She never expected to see him again after she ran, forgetting his sinful existence, but life wasn't done making a joke out of her. Lucien isn't just any man, but one who can destroy everything she believes in. The man she was never meant to meet. Her husband's uncle The black sheep of the Volkov dynasty. A man whose desire will ruin her. Lucien knows she can't be his, but he was never a man who respected social norms. He doesn't care about anything but her every sin and touch. All he wants… is her, no matter how sinful it gets.

Mila Hart has $45 to her name when she jumps in front of a bullet meant for a stranger. That stranger was Dante Falcone—mafia boss, CEO, and the most dangerous man she's ever met. Now his enemies think she's important to him, which means she's a target. His solution? Kidnap her, keep her close, and make her his personal assistant. It's not a request. It's survival. Mila tells herself it's temporary. A way to stay alive until she can disappear. But working for Dante means living in his world—his mansion, his office, his constant, unnerving attention. He's controlled, calculating, and watches her like he's trying to figure out what she's hiding. The problem? She's hiding everything. And the longer she stays, the harder it gets to remember why getting close to him is a terrible idea. He saved her life. Now she's trapped in his.

Eclipsara is a world born from the violent collision of Light and Void. From that ancient fracture came powerful kingdoms, immortal civilizations, and the mysterious Veilheart power that flows through every soul. But peace shattered when the sacred Astral Aegis Core, a relic gifted by the God of Eclipsara to maintain the balance of the world, was stolen. The one accused of the crime was Prince Erebus of Velmora, an Eclipsan feared for his abyssal power. Branded a traitor and executed before the world, his name became a symbol of betrayal. Yet the truth was buried with him. Years later, on Earth, a boy named Kosoku Nozomi is born with an unusual power and fragments of memories that do not belong to his life. As his strength grows and strange dreams of a forgotten world begin to return, the sealed past of Erebus slowly awakens within him. The balance of two worlds is beginning to break. And the Sovereign who once ruled the shadows is about to rise again.

It’s the age of superhumans! Genetic modifications, Cybernetic enhancements, magic enchantments- the choice is yours! For the right price, you can rise above the masses and gain power only ever seen in myths! For the right price! No matter how far humanity advances, power will always fall in the hands of the wealthy few. It was a truth Dante learned at a very young age and with it came a burning hatred for those who use power to oppress and dominate. The flames grew stronger once he found himself faced with the cruelty of those who rule from above. Left all alone in the world, robbed of everyone he cherished, Dante swore revenge on those who hurt him, but true power couldn’t be fought with hatred alone. In his search for a weapon that could help him take his revenge, Dante crosses paths with a certain Artifact, his fate taking a turn he could never have anticipated. =================================== This is not a Fan Fic. Check out my other works: Valkyrie Smash. Support the book on Patreon.com/Nomanalive

Horrible Accident? Check Otherworldly Soul Yeeting? Check Taking over some schmuck's body who died around the same time? Check Unable to cultivate because the aforementioned schmuck's constitution is all messed up? Double Check In the world of Valresta where the great and powerful cultivate an energy called aether to get to where they are, Zhen Liu (Thomas Lee) is physically unable to despite having the qualities to do so. But due to a twist of fate, Zhen Liu is given the ability to create kaijin, strange and monstrous warriors to fight in his stead. By using this world's laws combined with his knowledge of Earth, watch as Zhen Liu stands above the so-called aether saints to become the one and only kaijin lord! "What the hell is a train"?! "Something that's about to kick your butt. Get him"! "Yes my lord"! Cover art done by JacKLYart on Twitter My Twitter: https://twitter.com/MajorMizako?t=23kOezglRcDjEUKcmpZQiA&s=09

Pre - read Anning, a completely ordinary girl, gets stuck in a different world from what she had. Everything feeling so surreal, started from just a single chat. Not only she but the person closest to her had to also feel the misery and partake every adventure even if she don't want to. The betrayal given by someone so close to her is so much painful even so much painful. The misery, longing after knowing the truth is truly unbearable that she wants to die. But she can't. Because of the shackles. Because someone wouldn't let her. Yes if there was someone who wouldn't let her live then there was also someone who will make her live even on their ashes. That person won't let anything happen to her, even if she wanted to. Taking all the pain in place of Anning, giving her the love she deserves. The most purest and kindest thing in the universe, even if she wasn't. Will Anning be okay, if she got to know that the person whom she despised, was the actually fated for her, the one who accompanied her in every tryst of her life, including death itself ? The relationship between her someone and her is not quite so simple as it seems. and on the journey they gets to know each other more better. The sweet and sour relationship, the friendship and the queer relationships of side characters. This is my first book, so please guide me further in this journey of novels and sit in your seat tightly or lie on your bed to just enjoy. #gl#girllove#yuri#mystery .

Loose cultivator Shi Lang gradually found himself in the realm of invincibility. However, when he finally tried to ascend to the higher realm, the spirit of the world was nearly exhausted. So, between his ascension to a new world or the well-being of his home, he chose the latter and sacrificed his life to save the world. Nobody knew what he gave up for the world, and he told no one. Although his sacrifice had gone unsung, there was still someone who witnessed everything. A treasured artifact he carried on his body preserved his soul and let it escape a tragic end. Eons passed. The human race stepped out from the age of cultivation into an age of stellar conquest. The spirit energy in the world was now scarce, but humans found other means to excel. In this highly-advanced time, Shi Lang's soul has found a chance to be reborn. What happens when an ancient cultivator that neared the level of a deity before his first death gets a second chance at life in the space age? ... Cover Credits: ropreker#8513(discord) Fonts and Final editing credits: Not gonna tell y'all. XD

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

Velric was born with an anomaly even scientists couldn't explain. At the age of seven he died due to a severe injury and revived from death after which his life changed forever, he gained an ability to control and create anything he wishes for in his domain. Everything in the universe are made from the founding laws and Velric could control all the laws in the universe. A power even the universe has no control over, an ability strong enough to threaten the universe itself. Born as a normal human with an ability even the Sovereigns envy and fight over but with a curse placed on him. Velric lives his life as a normal human on Earth while being eyed by countless forces across the universe.