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Let Power Be Your Truth. Your Light. And Your Chains. That was the first law granted to the Nyxvalis clan. For thirty-eight generations it held. Through fire and blood, through empire and ruin, through centuries of war waged in the name of a bloodline that had long since ceased to be merely human. It held — and in holding, built a monolith so absolute that the world stopped asking whether it could fall. Then came the 39th Flame. Seven hundred and thirty-one entered the Chambers of Night. Forty-seven crawled back out. Not an army. Not a dynasty. An ember — dim, diminished, and already encircled by enemies who had spent years sharpening their finest wolves in anticipation of its arrival. A heresy in numbers alone. A silent warning to those still bold enough to hear it: If a monolith can tremble — so too can it fall. As the world prepares to record the embers in its annals, so must its instruments play their parts. Those duty-bound to hold the monolith in place. Those eager to test the might of a millennium of power. And the forty-seven — carrying a smiling ember within. A dark gothic world of political deceit and ancient bloodlines. Empires built on inherited violence. Power forged in law and broken in shadow. And beneath it all — the slow, certain rot of institutions that have never once been held accountable. This is the world of The Star Chronicles. A story about survival without innocence. Legacy worn like chains. And the particular kind of power that doesn't free you — it simply decides how you burn. Embers of the Calamity Volume III

One life spared. A thousand lives owed. Kenzii was never supposed to exist. According to the ancient blood pact of his lineage, every firstborn must be sacrificed to the Great Demon. But his parents committed the ultimate sin: they chose to let him live. To pay for the "crime" of his birth, Kenzii is bound to a demonic system of slaughter. His task is simple but soul-crushing: travel the world and harvest the hearts of 1068 "evildoers." The Rules of the Debt: *Each target is chosen by the Demon. *He has exactly seven days to complete a kill. *Failure means the immediate annihilation of his entire bloodline while he will be granted immortality within a prison of eternal despair. As the body count rises and the worldwide hunt intensifies, Kenzii must navigate a path of blood and shadows. Is he truly purging the world of evil, or is he simply becoming the Demon’s most efficient monster? *104 Hearts Remaining... *The Hunt Continues. *WARNING: BRUTAL SCENES AHEAD*

​In a realm where strength is measured by status and power is displayed in gold, [Character Name] lives as a shadow. To the world, he is a nobody—an ordinary soul lost in the crowd. But behind the mask of mediocrity lies a secret that could shake the foundations of heaven and earth. ​He is the "Invisible Legend," a master of the unseen, moving through the world like a ghost. While emperors plot for thrones and heroes fight for fame, he operates in the silence, pulling the strings of fate from the darkness. ​But when an ancient enemy returns and friends turn into traitors, the shadows can no longer keep him hidden. He must decide: will he remain a myth, or will he let the world witness the true power of a legend they never saw coming? ​"He is everywhere, yet nowhere. He is no one, yet he is the Legend."

​"In the heart of Tokyo, a hidden truth is spreading like a malignant 'Cancer' through the veins of the city. Naea is a brilliant surgeon dedicated to saving lives at any cost. Akira is a fearless prosecutor or a secret and desperate agent determined to bring justice to the courtrooms, no matter the risk. ​When their paths cross in a web of medical malpractice and legal conspiracies, they discover a secret that threatens to consume them both. In a world where every smile hides a secret and every truth is a lie, can they stop the disease within before it's too late? ​LOVE. LIES. AND THE DISEASE WITHIN."

Crossing into a wasteland ravaged by Infected Bodies and constant natural disasters, Cheng Ye becomes an Inspector at the border of Happiness City. Every survivor wanting to join Happiness City must be thoroughly questioned and inspected to prevent Infected Bodies from infiltrating. But soon, Cheng Ye realizes these Infected Bodies are nothing like he imagined! Here, there are Death Language Tentacles that can bring people back to life, surviving through sheer will. There are Death Dandelions that can instantly cover a two-kilometer radius, infecting everything in its range. There is a Fiery Sunflower that releases biological deconstructive rays, melting everything. And also, the Laughing Mandrake that becomes stronger by making creatures laugh... What? You want me to inspect these monsters? With a special Civilization Collector. Chen can search and replicate their information, items, skills, attributes, abilities, facilities...

Gu Ji, a cadet at the SWAT Academy, downloads a game called Crisis Management. After he clicks it, he has been thrown into the game's world. After he beats an instance, the same event would happen in the real world. "Your Choice： Stamina Boost (Small)】or【Combat Specialization (Small)】“

Ghost Temple's lost souls, embroidery tower's female corpse, evil spirits massacre the village, A series of mysterious cases in the countryside; Pulling the strings of judgment, forming factions, too powerful to control, Crisis looms in the imperial court; In the previous life, top forensic doctor Zhu Yu struggled in her career, Only to die young from overwork. In this life, as Princess Xiaoyao bestowed by the Holy Emperor, she only wants to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life. However, on the wedding night, the feast that heaven chased her to eat was delivered right to her lips. Exploring mysteries, adventuring, seeking the truth, Examining corpses, bones, and human hearts. Using leverage and countering every move. Striving to lie flat, Zhu Yu is serious about it!

Collection of mini stories of the history of supernatural objects that are stored in a antique shop.

After heartbreak ends his life, Andres awakens in a fantasy world he once dreamed of—only to discover he has no talent for magic or martial arts. Starving and desperate, he stumbles upon a mythical tree and does the impossible—eating eighteen of its forbidden fruits. Now armed with a reality-breaking system, Andres must rise from nothing in a world that values strength above all… while hiding a power that should never exist.

Mysterious and curious swords scattered across the earth, waiting for their world-renowned Sword Masters. Who can comprehend the miraculous skill that has been passed down from millennia? The city of Chang'an hides those who carry the power of fire and sun, the central plains house giant decaying millennial families, the wild warriors of the Northern Territory silently sharpen their blades, the dance of deceit and cunning occurs among the southern kingdoms... Above the lofty tranquility, a pair of world-dominating gray eyes are slowly opening. Pei Ye raises his head, pulling the Longsword from his stomach: "Immortal Lord of the True Dragon Taiyi... let's see, who is whose prey."

In a near-future world where memories can be shared like files, a groundbreaking device called the Neural Echo allows users to sync their minds—temporarily experiencing another person’s thoughts, skills, and emotions. Kai Ren, a struggling data technician, stumbles upon a black-market version of the device after a mysterious accident leaves him with fragments of someone else’s consciousness in his head. At first, it’s a gift: he gains skills he never learned, memories he never lived. But soon, the voice begins to speak. As Kai dives deeper into the hidden network behind Neural Echo, he discovers a terrifying truth: some minds don’t return to their original bodies. Worse—someone is deliberately overwriting identities and erasing people from existence. Now hunted by the corporation that created Neural Echo and haunted by the consciousness inside him, Kai must uncover the truth before he loses control of his own mind… forever. Core Themes Identity vs consciousness Memory as power Ethical limits of technology Control, surveillance, and autonomy.

a mythical story about a society, divided by "four" classes by the gods: Humans, paragons, sirens and hybrids. They all have their differences and fears against each other, as two major wars occured in the past. Yet, everything changes when a group, formed by all the four classes, needs to work together to solve a mass murder case, finding more stories than there are.

A boy sobbed, his small hands clinging desperately. “Jiwonie… please, don’t leave me, I don't want to be here again” the young man whispered through tears. “Serzh… I’ll come back trust me. Just… wait for me” The boy screamed, his voice breaking as the orphanage worker pulled him back. “NO! You said you’d protect me! You said you’d stay forever by my side!” “I’m sorry… Serzh.” ________________________ Seven years later... In the icy streets of Saint Petersburg, shadows move silently under the rule of the mafia. that helpless child has grown into the cold and merciless heir of the Russian Nochnaya sova mafia, Sergei Mikhailovich Sokolov, a nineteen year old heir feared as “Smert” Death itself lives without warmth or mercy. But when he crosses paths again with Jiwon Schmidt, the man who once raised him and then abandoned him seven years ago, buried wounds tear open. What begins as Sergei’s cold revenge soon twists into something far more dangerous: a psychological war between predator and prey, past and present, desire and betrayal. In the mansion where snow never melts, two men are bound by history, obsession, and a love that feels more like a curse. _____________________________________ Beneath the Cold is a dark BL thriller that explores the thin line between vengeance and longing, where every touch could heal or destroy. _______________ Main characters light description: Sergei Mikhailovich Sokolov (smert/serzh): At only 19yo, he stands as a tall, commanding figure whose broad silhouette and unshakable presence mark him as someone not to be underestimated. Despite his angelic and strikingly beautiful face, his piercing blue eyes reveal a deadly coldness that few dare to meet. Standing at 6’4”(1.93cm), with pale skin and raven black hair, he is the second leader of the feared Nochnaya Sova mafia. Strong,merciless,untouchable, he carries both elegance and danger in equal measure. Jiwon Schmidt (jiwonie): A man of both German and Korean blood, a well known disciplined lawyer ,whose youthful looks make him appear younger than his 34 years. With a healthy, well-formed body and the kind of handsomeness that draws lingering gazes, he carries himself with quiet strength. His dark brown hair, deep brown eyes, and slightly tanned skin give him a grounded warmth,At 5’11.5 (1.82cm)tall contrasting against the icy world around him, he is neither ordinary nor forgettable.

In a desperate bid to save a collapsing multiverse, the Overseers have organized a high-stakes tournament where three factions fight for survival: Anime (Gods of Ink), Humanity (Rebels of History), and Movies (The Cinematic Empire). The losing realities will be erased, while the victor defines the future of existence.

Nathan thought leaving their past behind—the mistakes that forced him and his mother to run—would give them both a fresh start. A new home. A wealthy stepfather. A life far from the secrets that haunt him. But nothing is as simple as it seems. In a world of wealth and power, Nathan finds himself trapped in a new kind of hell. He meets Zane, his safe space, his stepbrother’s best friend—everything he could ever wish for. But it’s Kieran, his new stepbrother, who makes everything harder. Cold, dangerous, and obsessed, Kieran won’t let him go. Kieran holds Nathan’s past over his head, threatening to expose everything. Nathan will do anything to protect the one person who’s always been there for him—his mother. He must keep his darkest secret buried. But in a world full of rich, spoiled kids, drugs, sex, and murder, the pressure begins to crush him. As everything spirals out of control, Nathan is forced to choose: Keep his secret hidden and protect his mother… or let everything burn to the ground. Note: This story explores dark and mature themes such as obsession, crime, substance abuse, and toxic relationships. It is intended for mature audiences.

Haunted by an unforgivable sin, Cosmo, raised from birth by V.E.I.L., the world’s most formidable military order, embarks on a secret journey to find an answer beyond reason or time. What he uncovered instead was a revelation that heralded the end of all life, and of the world as he understood it, When he returned with a newfound desire to reach the top, he was saddled with a group of outcasts, down on their luck and abandoned by the world. Driven by a sense of kinship, he decided to undertake the responsibility of bringing them to the top of the world along with himself… by any means necessary.