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A modern man’s soul is reborn as the frail last Maurya king, armed with modern fire and ruthless resolve, he must seize a court of conspirators, undo ancestral failures, and remake an empire before those who puppet the throne silence him forever.

Once, Serein was a Guide—devoted, loyal, and in love. She gave everything to her guild master, believing his promise of marriage when they reached the top. Instead, she was betrayed. Abandoned in an S-rank gate, left to be devoured by monsters while he escaped with another. But death was not her end. When she opens her eyes again, it’s the past. Before the guild. Before the lies. Before she became a Guide. This time, Serein swears to live quietly—an ordinary office job, lazy weekends, and a life far away from Hunters. She almost succeeded… until a single mistake exposed her powers. Now, every path she takes draws the gaze of S-rank Hunters. - Zane, her dangerous new neighbor, the cold guild master who believes Awakeners are more than weapons. - Kai, the reckless trainee who knows her secret. A foolish but brave soul. - Sylvan, the relentless CBAA officer who will never let her go. - Elias, the shining idol who dragged her into the spotlight. - And Deimos, the enigmatic crime lord of Maledictus, who sees in her a power worth possessing. Once a forsaken Guide, now the most hunted woman alive. Will Serein find the peace she craves, or be claimed as prey by the very Hunters she swore to escape?

Jiang Yan was at the peak of power and success in the business world. But her hidden enemies had finally caught up to her. In a shocking twist of fate, she was betrayed and killed along with everyone close to her. Jiang Yan thought it was the end, but fate had some other plans. As she opened her eyes, she found herself in her 18-year-old body, a decade in the past. This was her second chance, and she was determined to make the most of it. Armed with the knowledge of her future, she set out to rebuild her empire and take revenge on those who wronged her. "I will rule over everyone," she declared, her voice laced with determination. "I will make them all pay." But as Jiang Yan navigated the treacherous waters of the business world, she discovered that not everything was as it seemed. She had thought her ex-husband, Feng Yuansheng, hated her. However, his love for her went beyond life and death. As she uncovered the truth, she began to question everything she thought she knew about their relationship. Suddenly, a popular superstar appeared before her, declaring, "Jiang Yan, you are my goddess!" A sports star chimed in, "You are my master!" and a certain bigshot said, "You are my saviour!" But the ruthless CEO, watching all of this unfold, simply stated, "Backoff, she is my wife." The unknown person lurking in the shadows, retorted, "Really? We will see!" As she worked tirelessly to rebuild her empire and take revenge, Jiang Yan was plagued by the memory of the unknown person who had saved her life. Who were they? Why had they intervened? But as the pieces of the puzzle started to fit together, Jiang Yan realized that the truth was much deeper than she ever could have imagined. As the identity of the unknown person was finally revealed, Jiang Yan was faced with a shocking realization. The person she had despised the most was actually working to protect her all this time. But as she tried to wrap her head around this revelation, she couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that there were still things hidden from her. The truth behind was even more complex than anyone could have ever imagined. As the past was finally revealed, Jiang Yan was faced with the ultimate test of her character. Would she be able to protect everyone close to her? In this thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, Jiang Yan would uncover shocking revelations about herself and those around her. Join her journey to uncover the mystery of her rebirth and the true purpose of her second chance at life. *** Jiang Yan stormed into Feng Yuansheng's office, her eyes burning with fury. "What the hell, FENG YUANSHENG? Your men just attacked my business rival! I had my own plans for him," she demanded, her voice sharp and biting. Feng Yuansheng reclined in his chair, his gaze locked onto hers. "I couldn't let anyone harm you, Yan. I had to take action," he replied, his voice low and smooth. Jiang Yan's fists clenched, her anger simmering just beneath the surface. "I don't need your protection, Yuansheng. I can handle myself," she retorted. Feng Yuansheng's expression softened as he realized his error. "I'm sorry! I overstepped. It won't happen again," he said, his hand reaching out to take hers. As Jiang Yan looked into his eyes, she saw his sincerity and felt her anger dissipating. "Okay, I'll let it go this time. But don't think you can do as you please," she said, giving him a playful smile. Feng Yuansheng grinned back, pulling her into his embrace as he plotted how to hid his actions from her in the future. "I won't repeat the same mistake," he thought, amused by their game. Note: This novel is part fantasy and sci-fi! With multiple power couples, and the best kind of twist ever! Also, find me on Instagram @kashin_san to see the previews of this book! Book Cover Credit: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/471189179770284164/

A Riser Phenex that is competent. A reincarnator who knows DXD only from fanfics. Chaos ensues. “When in Rome, do as the Romans. When in Hell, do as the demons. And when they’re as hot as hell itself, maybe do them too~” Not an AI book. Not a translation. What to expect : 1. Cunning, ruthless, & cautious MC. 2. Harem (of convenience). 3. In depth exploration and expansion of DXD worldbuilding, magic system, and character arcs. 4. Rias Gremory may be a love interest, but she will not be the butt of the joke all the time. Only sometimes. 5. 4D chess with multiversal (not) time travel. 6. MC fucking up sometimes because he knows DXD only from fanfics. Fanon is not canon, ladies and laddies. 7. MC being a filthy cheater, speedrunning, jailbreaking, min-maxxing DND style power gamer (No, there is no system, this is NOT a system novel). He will find and exploit every loophole, every trick up his sleeve. And your sleeve. Not that sleeve, you perv~ 8. Only canon power sources though, no ass pull secret Mary Sue style power ups etc. 9. MC will start weak, work hard to be strong, but he will hide his power level until he is strong enough.

The sins of man had been cleansed off the surface of the Earth, thrown into a different world to manifest into a realm of unmistakable evil, malevolence and certain death... That was what the regular humans thought. Those bestowed with the keys to enter this desecrated realm, knew there was more to it. It was a realm of countless realities, possibilities, laws and stories. And each time the bestowed, the Prophets step into this Realm, they would experience fables and transmigrate into brand new worlds, to conquer these stories, so that the bad ones don't manifest on Earth. A strange boy found no place on Earth, but was bestowed with a key to experience these countless words as a Prophet, so that he may try again to find where exactly he belonged. But that was not his only motivation for traversing this Realm of wonder and yet, extreme danger. He also does it to find a cure for his misfortune. For you see, although humans were made from clay, he was created from countless CURSES.

Kaelan Wynn’s life was a cosmic joke, and he was the punchline. Cursed to be the universe's personal punching bag, he navigated a world of falling objects and perpetual misfortune with a practiced smile. That was, until a plane decided to introduce itself to his apartment building. Dying? An unexpected inconvenience. Waking up in an endless white void before a low-tier god who tells you your entire life was a clerical error? That’s just insulting. Offered a second chance, Kaelan is reborn as Zero Ashworth in Aetherion—a magitech world of sparkling runes, political strife, and deep-seated prejudice. The catch? He's now an Archdemon, a member of a feared and hated race. His grand ambition isn't to conquer the world or claim a throne. It's to run a quiet café. His divine gift isn't a legendary sword; it's a Gacha system that lets him summon clones of fictional characters from his old world. The plan is simple: stay hidden, serve coffee, and let his army of avatars handle the messy parts of life.

In a world haunted by darkness, a single spark can rewrite fate itself. When shadows devour everything he ever knew, Raizen is left with nothing but grief - and a vow to hunt down and kill every Nyx. He shouldn't have been alive. But darkness made a mistake. Now, he'll burn the world to hunt it down. At his side stands Hikari, a mysterious girl with a blurry past and a dark fate she cannot escape - one that even she fears. From the ashes of loss to The Underworks, to the halls of Neoshima's Lotus Academy, and Vanguard duty - Raizen's surrounded by ruthless rivals, corrupt officials, adapting creatures and secrets sharp enough to kill. He must grow stronger - or die quietly. A story with battles of unimaginable scale. A world that still echoes from disaster. Awakened powers that break every limit. Some call it Eon - a power beyond fate, a force that can bend reality itself. But something far darker is waking inside of Raizen. Something not meant to protect life... But to end it. As the darkness spreads, only one truth remains: The journey has only just begun. ⊰ 40K+ FREE WORDS BEFORE LOCK ⊱ A few words from the author: Hey there! Thanks for checking out Gilded Ashes! Raizen starts out broken... but he doesn't stay that way. Every chapter he grows sharper, faster, and more dangerous - until the world realizes it should've feared him from the start. Dive into the free chapters, you have nothing to lose! Gilded Ashes is my Dream. So you can rest assured that I won't drop it until the very end! Also, make sure to check the pinned review! Feel free to comment your thoughts! I reply to every single one! Discord: sqair_ (server is in the works!) Instagram: sqair_wh ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱ ⋅•⋅━━━━━ 20 golden tickets = +1 bonus chapter 1000 coins gift = +1 bonus chapter! 5000 coins gift = +5 bonus chapters! Every gift fuels the fire - no matter how small, it means the world to me! ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱ ⋅•⋅━━━━━

In the Dracula Empire, women of the Ling family reign as silent killers — pink devils dressed in white. Ling Zhao, the youngest and most dangerous of them all, strikes fear into the hearts of her enemies. After losing her parents, she becomes fiercely protective of her loved ones, punishing anyone who dares harm them with swift, merciless death. But everything changes when she falls for her sworn enemy. Love creeps into her heart, softening the darkness that once ruled her soul — leaving her to grapple with a deadly choice between her empire and her emotions.

The Government Society dominates Earth, but two other societies are still struggling for power and authority. One day, an otherworldly entity appeared and began granting people the powers they wished for. However, to unlock these powers, a person must pass a series of trials. The appearance of this entity-later known as the 'Supernatural Creature'-created chaos in the balance of power. It became an opportunity for everyone, but also an opportunity for their enemies.

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~)

This is a Rewrite of Naruto: A Whole New World which follows the story of Murakami, a young adult from earth who wakes up to find himself in the Shinobi World. Not the shinobi world with its details embellished by Animation but the cold hard reality of the Shinobi 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.

“You motherfucker… don’t come back to this shop again… or else…” Customers flinched at the loud noise. The next second, someone was thrown out of the shop by the delicate but handsome-looking omega shopkeeper. The alpha hunters flinched as they watched the omega shopkeeper move back after throwing an alpha out all on his own, and they all thought the same thing—do not anger the shopkeeper and do not go after him. After all, to these low-level alpha hunters, the omega civilian shopkeeper was a celebrity. However, what these hunters did not know was the secret the omega shopkeeper hid. Not only was he a hunter, but also part of the first-generation hunters who went after the world’s first and last L-class gate, and perished. But Kyle somehow survived. And not only did he survive, but he also found himself returning 10 years after he entered the L-class gate as a dead man walking. With no money and no identity to call his own, Kyle decided to start fresh from the bottom and live a civilian life he was not able to last time. He almost succeeded, if not for the new customers of his that were trying to uncover his identity. The world had changed from the once-bleak one where hunters were feared, to one where hunters were revered as celebrities, but Kyle had no intention of stepping into the limelight. Now, if only others got the message, he would appreciate it as well. After all, he had no intention of mingling with the world of top hunters again, even if the pull tried to bring him back. ______ New book out. Please check it out.

Five years ago, the Godfather of Kawagashi regon, Zenkai Kastone made a promise of peace. Five years ago, that promise was cemented in the blood of Kiyomi’s family. With her family killed and her assets stolen. Kiyomi—now the assassin known as "Butterfly"—Swore to the heavens and earth by her family's blood to: Kill Zenkai, destroy his empire and build her legacy on his ashes. And tonight, her mission begins in the gilded hell of his private club. To reach him, Butterfly abandons her blades and adopts the ultimate weapon: seduction. Disguised as a vulnerable, infatuated fool, she throws herself onto his lap, initiating a dangerous game of 'Beautiful Crush.' Though Zenkai sees the lie in her eyes, his lust made the better of him. He drags her into his VVIP room, intrigued by the "daring little devil" who craves his dominance. What begins as a rough, intimate interrogation soon turns into a power struggle, with Butterfly controlling his every gasp and moan—saving his climax for a moment he will never live to regret. She turned his VVIP room into a slaughterhouse where hatred collides with her mission. Zenkai became a wounded animal, seeking refuge on death's door. But she wasn't satisfied.

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive, until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again, reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability, the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the... where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something, only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage. While other bases struggled to make a simple house, she used her golden finger to make luxurious buildings and rent them out, becoming the big shot in the apocalypse.

After 1,046 lifetimes, Nolan is the universe's most experienced failure. He's been a tyrannical king, a beloved hero, a powerless loser—and each life has ended in the same way: bleeding out at the Seraph Spire. His goal is no longer to win, but to finally, permanently, die. In a final, desperate act, he combines two seemingly useless artifacts upon his death and awakens to his ultimate, and possibly last regression with a game-breaking power: the Omnipotent Copy System, allowing him to steal any skill or talent he witnesses or interacts with. Yet, his new power seems to have broken more than just his curse. A mysterious message interrupts his system, accusing him of tampering with fate itself. Now, Nolan must navigate a world he thought he knew perfectly, while unraveling the truth behind his endless prison. Is he a pawn in a game he can finally win, or has he just become a threat to the gods who designed it?

"She was supposed to be silent. She chose chaos instead." Lorraine was the abused daughter of the Grand Duke of Vaeloria—mute, deaf, and dismissed. Overshadowed by her perfect half-sister, Elyse, even the hostage prince she once saved mistook Elyse for his savior… and fell in love with the wrong girl. But fate bound Lorraine to that same prince. Married young to Leroy Regis, the war-born Crown Prince of Kaltharion, Lorraine was nothing more than a pawn in a peace treaty. He never touched her. Never spoke to her. Never knew she could hear every word and speak, just not aloud. For ten years, she waited for the husband who called her “useless” and “a mistake”. In secret, Lorraine became his silent guardian: protecting his life, building his power, shielding his name. She gave everything. And when he returned from war after five years, she waited on the balcony, hoping he’d finally see her. But he broke her heart. He came home with another woman by his side. His mistress, bold and beautiful, was a mirror of Elyse. And he rode right past his wife… without looking back. As if she meant nothing. Now, the Silent Crown stays silent, but she would not be still. She's not powerless anymore. She's gained power on her own, walking in the shadows. If love couldn’t move him, perhaps she shouldn't remain. If her devotion meant nothing, then it’s time he learns what his “mistake” is truly capable of. She will break his heart… She will leave… But not before setting the palace ablaze, and letting the ashes speak for her.

Mature (R-18+) Three years of marriage. Three years of silence, loneliness, no recognition, and now... betrayal. Elara Frost thought love meant patience, that one day her husband would finally see her emotions, her love, and her care, and choose her, cherish her as she did. But the only thing he gave her was loneliness and indifference. And thus, when his affection for his secretary shadowed her entirely, shattered her illusions, and made her realize that she was never anything to him, never more than a pawn, she walked away. Everyone who knew them thought she would fade away without him, that she wouldn't survive a day without the luxurious life her husband provided, but did they really know her, the real her? She didn't leave to disappear; she went to return as someone untouchable, someone her ex couldn't dare to provoke, and someone every man desired and every family wanted as their daughter-in-law. When her real identity was revealed, it left everyone shocked. She returned as the real heiress, with connections to the underworld. She returned as the woman everyone needed to bow to and fear, wrapped in diamonds and draped in the drapes of vengeance. After being betrayed once, Elara vowed she would never fall in love again, but the queens aren't safe from love either. She isn't left with much choice when her childhood fiancé returns from abroad, promising her the world she never had. Snippet: "I would be a fool to fall for a man again after everything that life has made me go through," Elara confessed, her expression edgy, a solemn hint crossing her eyes. "In that case, don't fall for me, Miss Elara. Instead, let me fall for you. Because I know for sure, you are worth fighting for," Daniel Macros said, his eyes holding nothing but pure obsession, something she had never experienced before. Elara thought dealing with one persistent pursuer was hard enough, but what would she do when her ex-husband knelt before the entire world, begging for her to return? Will she let the old flame of her love burn again, or will she let Daniel's calm presence sweep her off her feet? Disclaimer: The story is participating in the Viral Book Call 2025. Please support. The more you support me, the more motivated I'll be to write. Follow me on Instagram—@angelinabhardawaj. Bonus chapters- One magic castle = 10 chapters+reader's announcement on this book for three days.  One spacecraft = 15 chapters+ reader's announcement on this book for a week.  One golden gachapon = 20 chapters + reader's announcement on all my socials and this book for two weeks. 

Book 2 of the Codex System Series. (Will start 1 year before the events of the Novel: The Prehistoric System in the world of fantasy) ***** Male Lead 1: Born as a Godkin, a child of a female divine beast and a human male, Han Sungjun grew up to become an A-rank Hunter, a Black Commando in the Alsacian Federation, a union comprised of 18 countries in the Zuania continent. While reserves aren't that exceptional, he carries one of the most powerful ocular abilities in the world. But before he could reach his full potential, he ended up dead after a mission gone wrong in 1996. Little did he expect that just before his death, a new power merged with his consciousness, giving way for his transmigration, 19 years into the future, into the body of Alexander Han, the Pakhan of Siberian Underworld, who leads Pavel, one of the strongest mafia gangs in the entire world. Armed with a System that gives him the power of Overlord's Authority, a bionic eye that carries a Quantum Artificial intelligence software, enormous wealth, and power that he wields as the leader of Pavel, Sungjun's new journey is about to unfold. *** Male lead 2: Qin Tianzhu was a former elite of Shen Triad, a powerful criminal organization based in Siberia and Zuania continents, an archrival to Pavel. Due to various reasons, he lives in hiding, as a store owner and an adoptive father to twins: Veronika and Theodore, who were his biological nephews. After a certain incident, he decides to go back to his homeland and proceed to live a new life, one that makes him stay close to his sister Xueli (the biological mother to his adopted children). * With Xueli being Sungjun's past life's sister-in-law and those two children being his nephews, Sungjun's path is bound to cross with Tianzhu. Whether they will become friends or rivals, it is up to fate.

In the fantasy world ruled by Matriarchy, Kael of the Ancient Moonstone House, was working as a guild receptionist. Throughout his life, he was protected by his mother and later, younger sister, who was considered one of the highest potential individuals in the Queendom of Elyria. One day, he hears that his sister has gone missing and his family has accumulated debts of over 127 million gold coins to the Bank. The Queen comes to his rescue, paying off his debts and in exchange, he has to marry her five daughters, who each excel in a domain of their own. Having the five imperial princesses and the Queen herself as the backing, Kael has become one of the most protected individuals in the Queendom. Little did his wives know that Kael had another identity. He is the most dreaded yet noble Assassin of the imperial city, "K," one who hunts down the criminals who escape punishment either because of insufficient evidence or using their connections. Follow Kael's journey, as he navigates his life as the protected figure in the light and protector of justice in the shadows.