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The Cost of Air By Ajani Musa In a city where even breathing has a price, one man dares to make it free. Lagos — restless, loud, unrepentant — is a place where the powerful thrive on chaos, and the poor choke on what’s left. Amid the noise and greed stands Bayo Adeniran, a principled engineer determined to build clean projects in a dirty system. But when he saves a gasping child from dying in traffic, the act of mercy shatters his carefully controlled world. That single moment pulls him into a storm of corruption, secrets, and power — where air itself has become currency. The government’s grand “Air Renewal Project” promises progress, but Bayo soon discovers the truth: it’s a front to profit from pollution, a silent weapon designed to suffocate the city’s poor. As he digs deeper, allies turn to threats, and silence becomes survival. Beside him stands Tope Adegoke, a fearless journalist haunted by her brother’s death in a factory explosion the system buried. Together, they expose a network of elites who control the very air Nigerians breathe. When Lagos is plunged into darkness and fear, their resistance becomes the city’s last breath of hope. But defiance has a cost — and every truth uncovered demands payment in blood, faith, or freedom. The Cost of Air is a powerful socio-political thriller — raw, emotional, and urgent. It asks one question that echoes through every page: If air is life, what happens when life itself becomes a luxury?

Caelus Aran was once the continent’s brightest star, a knight whose legend spread far and wide. But two years ago, he vanished without a trace. Now, he lives a quiet life in the town of Willowstead, content to leave his past behind. However, when foreign knights arrive in search of the Star Child, Caelus is forced to face his past once more. With the threat of war looming and old enemies stirring, his peaceful days are at an end. The world still calls for its hero—whether he wants to answer or not.

Within the grand halls of the Kingdom of Eskard, Irene lives like a ghost everyone pretends does not exist. Although she is the daughter of the great King, she is nothing more than "a stain upon his name" in everyone's eyes. Irene is the only princess of mixed, non-noble blood, the daughter of a maid whose entire family was massacred before her eyes by order of her own father, the King, under the pretext of treason and espionage. But the bitter truth behind their deaths was far more horrifying than anyone could bear, and far too dangerous to be revealed. The King kept her alive within the palace for years, not out of mercy as his people believed, but to use her as a bargaining chip, waiting for the perfect moment to dispose of her, just as he had done with her mother. And now, the time has come to "sell" her. He has decided to marry her off to General and Prince Lucas Theodore de Valerian of the enemy kingdom. Yet Lucas has never seen Irene as his wife. To him, she is nothing more than an additional burden that has kept him from being with the only woman he has ever loved. For Irene, however, this was not a losing bargain. It was the opportunity she had been waiting for all these years. Escaping her father's watchful eyes was the only freedom that would allow her to carry out her secret revenge from the shadows. But when the threads of fate begin to intertwine, and the abandoned princess finds herself in the heart of the enemy's den, will she remain faithful to her secret plan? And how can a heart that has known nothing but pain and revenge face a new reality such as love, a feeling it has never believed in? Will Irene succeed in bringing down the throne of the tyrant whose very name makes everyone tremble? Or will the snares of the past close around her before she can bring the curtain down on her revenge? follow my discord to find all information and update: https://discord.gg/mzHuNZwgK

The faith comes and tries to play with my life. I have to travel back to the era of King Lee Young. My name is Kim Yeon jeo and the only daughter of the hospital director. I follow my family footstep because I fall in love with one of the professors in Neurosurgeon, Lee Jong Suk, which later is becoming my fiance. Accidentally, I got throw back to the bed of this handsome King. This cold and cunning king melt the heart of Yeon Joo. Should she forget everything and stay with the king? Should she forget the King and stay in the future where she belong? a hard decision to hold her future to two competent man in her life. follow this love story. PS: please be kind as English is not my native language.

Warning: Contains Lesbians/w|w/Yuri & Handholding(⸝⸝⸝O﹏ O⸝⸝⸝) |≽^•⩊•^≼We Hate Generative AI Around Here≽^•⩊•^≼| Waking up in a coffin, Jotou Howllett is thrown into an unfamiliar world and is suspected to be a culprit in a case going on in the country-city Kria. In a world with magic, an era of industrial revolution and an ongoing war, she finds herself caught in the middle of it all, stuck in an unfamiliar body. Joined by new-found allies, she ventures forth into this new world ↪ _ Tones: Promise of the premise, this gender-bender actually utilizes the change in gender to affect the protagonist's story/development. While yuri/lesbian relationships are the main ships in the series, only crushes develop in the early arcs and romantic relationships happen in later arcs (Smut-Warning as well). There are no plans for a 'harem'. The story overall encompasses an adventure as well as placing emphasis on character-driven progression. Early arcs are also a little rough at times as I wrote it years ago—bear in mind I'm a much better writer now, so give me a chance^^ _ Join the Discord Community for extra info about spells, magic, the world, announcements and more! : https://discord.gg/NPxPJZKamz _ Here's the map of the world!: https://imgur.com/a/krMRCCX Follow along on her journey through this new world, an isekai anime-style story written the way I would love to read myself. Theme: Industrial revolution-esque era with magics and inconsistent technologies as a result. From slice of life moments to dark moments; comedy, fantasy, darkness, romance, mystery and reincarnation all rolled up into one adventure and I do hope anyone reading this has fun and enjoys the journey that's crafted! I go by arcs and chapters much like a light novel. If you would like to give me any feedback about my writing or just want to appreciate my work, you can always leave a comment, a review, a gift or a power stone or leave feedback in the Discord! Any support is always appreciated. My Links: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @eletro101 Discord Community for my works: https://discord.gg/NPxPJZKamz

Global changes have occurred, the world has turned into a game, and strange monsters are raging all over the world. To become stronger and to resist disasters. Everyone is changing classes and moving up their ranks like crazy. Some people become wizards in their first transformation, while others become professional thunder warriors in their second transformation. But Ling Zhan did the opposite. First, he chose a non-professional class and added the blue bar to all attribute points. “It's crazy. I don't have a class. All I have are low-level skills before I change classes. How can I fight in the later stages? What's the use of the blue bars? It can't increase combat effectiveness. It's really funny...” However, when the battle occurs, Level 3 Thunder Warrior: “I'm shocked, non-professionals are so strong?” A certain third-level Elf Queen: “Infinite blue bars, invincible in one-on-one combat, No. 1 in team battles, how can we fight like this?” Patreon link for those interested: https://www.patreon.com/FALCON_N

Waking up in an unfamiliar body was not what he expected, Finding out he’s in DxD was even more surprising. But he got A System and most importantly A family, something he never had but always wanted. This was going to be his Second Chance in life and he was going to lock in and enjoy himself.

Gods are not myths. They rule worlds, wage wars across galaxies, and treat entire civilizations as pieces on a board. Suki Nakamura was never supposed to matter to any of them. Born on an isolated world where the divine existed only in stories, Suki's life ended the day a dragon descended from the sky and destroyed everything he knew. Instead of dying with his home, he was taken beyond his world—and discovered something no human was ever meant to learn. There is something wrong with his blood. His body adapts. His power changes. Every battle forces him to become something he wasn't before. Surrounded by gods, monsters, ancient bloodlines, and beings capable of erasing kingdoms from existence, Suki begins at the bottom of a universe that sees humans as fragile, insignificant creatures. He intends to prove it wrong. But growing stronger is only the beginning. The deeper Suki ventures into the divine world, the more he discovers that wars between gods are built on slavery, forgotten civilizations, buried experiments, and secrets that reach far beyond his destroyed home. And eventually, strength alone won't be enough. Because in a universe where everyone is expected to kneel before something greater— Suki Nakamura intends to keep standing

A Story About Many Heroes Fighting For The Same Cause.. To Save The Universe! But How Did Things End Up This Way? Book 0 Covers This, And Is Currently Ongoing!

[SCENE START] "Get the fuck out of here, you broke-ass, miserable Mandorian piece of shit!" the wealthy DI'an resident sneered, aggressively adjusting the cuffs of his ridiculously expensive suit. "Get the fuck out of our country, you bottom-feeding peasants!" The man in the poorly dressed uniform stood his ground, glaring right back with pure defiance. "I am not poor, and I am not going anywhere! I'm a legal resident of this shithole just like you, so take your elite corporate entitlement and shove it straight up your tight fucking ass!" "Oh? You wanna play hardball?" the DI'an resident laughed, a dark, cartoonishly evil grin spreading across his face. "Let me show you what a real corporate beatdown looks like, you pathetic broke fuck!" "And... CUT! Cut!" a director yelled from the background. "Beautiful! That was absolutely perfect. Exactly the scene I wanted!" [SCENE END] I instantly dropped my evil smirk, let out a heavy sigh of exhaustion, and looked right at the screen. Yeah, aren't you? I am talking to you. Mr. Reader, or Mrs., or... whatever it is. Just—look, Reader. Listen up. Let me properly introduce myself. I am the actual Narrator of the story you are about to read. Yeah, I just took a minor acting role in this cheap propaganda ad because I needed to scrape together some extra revenue on the side. The economy is absolute shit right now. Now, you are probably staring at your screen, looking at our tags, and thinking, 'Oh boy, they placed this story into the Fantasy category! Is it a standard fantasy story?' Let me stop you right fucking there. No. There won't be any majestic dragons, no pointy-eared elves, no generic magic systems, and definitely no standard-issue Demon Lord waiting at the end to get punched in the face. So why the hell did we choose the 'Fantasy' tag then? Well, let me explain the logic. The events in this story are entirely disconnected from real life, taking place in a completely different world with its own strange rules, massive scale, and alternate dimensions. We couldn't exactly throw this into 'Realistic Fiction' or 'Urban.' But honestly? The platform simply didn't have a better box for us to check. If I had the power to accurately name the actual genre of this novel, it would be a Pseudo-Corporate, Geopolitical Comedy. I know. It sounds ridiculously long, incredibly stupid, and a bit ridiculous. But it is whatever the fuck it is. We didn't have any other options. So, look. This story might not be exactly what you were expecting when you clicked that tag. You have a choice right now: you can either jump into Chapter 1, or you can get the hell out based entirely on what I am telling you right now. And yeah, yeah, I know it has literally been six months since we launched and we are just now updating our old, horribly vague synopsis. I have been busting my ass writing the main chapters, okay? I know this story is vastly different from the usual fantasy novels you see in this category. Some people might not click with it, and that is completely fine. But it's up to you. You can give it a try, or don't— AHEM. A loud, highly pointed, aggressively fake cough echoed from off-stage. I rolled my eyes, glaring at the Author. Alright, alright, I get it! The synopsis ends here. I am going to write the new chapter now before this guy fires me. Byeeeeee.

After transmigrating, Russell became bound to a System that allowed him to grow stronger simply by committing evil deeds. Since he couldn't bring himself to commit truly heinous acts, he chose to become a Phantom Thief instead. By day, in the eyes of his landlady, Mrs. Hudson, he is a good neighbor—kind-hearted, albeit with a slightly wicked sense of humor. To his teachers and classmates, he is just an unmotivated slacker. He is also the assistant, Watson, ever at the beck and call of his neighbor, Charlotte Holmes. But by night, he is the Phantom Thief who makes all the dignitaries of London tremble in fear, and he is Holmes's number one target. Moreover, he is the accomplice of his deskmate, the Professor of Crime, Mary Morstan. —Moriarty. · · "You ask why James Moriarty refers to two people?" "Isn't that obvious?" "James and Moriarty are, of course, two different people." "It's called a husband-and-wife team; the work is less tiring that way. Do you get it?"

Note: This is a direct sequel to Celestic Warriors: The Origins. Read Book 1 here: https://m.webnovel.com/book/celestic-warriors-book-1--the-origins_34601549200677005 A year has passed since the fall of Dark Void, but peace in the universe is fleeting. In the farthest reaches of space, the sinister Vampire Family, led by the ruthless Vampire King Count Nosferatu, rises to power. With five powerful members, they ravage entire planets in their quest to unlock the Door to the Fairy Universe—a realm untouched by war, brimming with limitless magical energy. On two distant worlds, two survivors remain: Mike and Heidi—complete opposites in personality and lifestyle. Each discovers a mysterious orb—blue and yellow—the very orbs once split from Dark Void itself. Chosen as the new Orb Warriors, they are the universe’s last hope. There’s just one problem: Mike and Heidi absolutely despise each other, turning every mission into a chaotic mix of tension, action, and unintended comedy.

Original Fanfiction by Non-English Speaker *LEAVE NOW IF YOU LOVE HAREM! Reincarnated person in another world in 1991 where the gaming and entertainment industry are like in those early 1980s - MC is Human he is start from Naive to better version of Himself and He is not perfect and will never be *I just love those video game developer novel , but unfortunately most of them are focused on so much things except video games industry. I also not big fan of harem. I've also new to writing so please forgive me if I'm making mistake, and if you seek perfection in my novel, you ain't gonna find it lol, also this is not translation but my OG, Also be patient this fics have slightly slow pace and the earlier chapters is quite mess hahaha* English Also not my first Language. So i write this with my First language then translate it with help of AI.* if you want support me : https://www.pa*reon.com/zaborn_1997/membership

Born from the fabric of the cosmos itself, Solarynth Caelaris has existed since the beginning of time - a celestial being of starlight who witnessed the birth of galaxies long before he ever had a name. But eternity had not been enough, and burning through reams of existence in the vastness of space, he yearned to do something more than simply exist. To feel life, to experience death. And so when he plunges from the heavens into the very fabric of mortal existence, taking on flesh and bone, he finds himself faced with unfamiliar sensations; feeling his heart pound in his chest, and the fear that comes with knowing that this foreign vessel can be broken. Bound to a body not of his own making, and pursued by beings who have existed since the dawn of time themselves, Solarynth Caelaris must survive this world of man and monsters, and a power within him awakened that not even the cosmos are prepared for.

Shiba Takumi, a 17-year-old outcast in the quiet castle town of Matsumoto, has spent years pouring his pain into underground rap, only to be met with silence, ridicule, and crushing rejection. Labeled a delinquent after violently defending himself from relentless middle-school bullying, he’s been abandoned by a family that views him as a shame and ignored by a society that discards anyone who doesn’t conform. When his raw plea for a collaboration is brutally dismissed by popular idol Suzuki Aika, Takumi channels the humiliation into a diss track that unexpectedly goes viral, finally giving him the attention he’s craved — but at the cost of burning bridges he didn’t know he still needed. Cross posted on SkribbleHub.

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At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY.)

The world changes into a mundane setting where everything looks the same. Ivory is forced to navigate through perpetual boredom while uncovering the mysteries of her world.

After rage-quitting his corrupt guild, veteran player Gabryell wakes up in 2004—the day WoW launches. No guides, no strategies, no one ahead: 15 years of future knowledge, he knows every raid, mechanic, and legendary item. Raids and Dungeons . This time, he won’t follow history, he’ll rewrite it. This is a fan translation of 重生之再战魔兽世界 by 提布的炽炎. Please consider supporting the original author if you can.

Congratulations! You’ve been thrown into Marvel. No superpowers. No genius intellect. Just a normal guy trying not to get erased by some random cosmic entity. But if survival is a game, then he will play to win by any means necessary. ------------------------ Posting simultaneously on FF, SH, WN, RR, and AO3 under the same username. ------------------------ You can read up to 10 chapters ahead on my Patreon: patreon.com/cursedgamer1