Content Warning: Contains mature themes that may be unsuitable for underaged readers. Excerpt Ragnar finally looked up. His eyes roamed her face, then dropped lower and lingered just a second too long. “Careful, princess. Keep taunting me like that and I’ll start thinking you like our nightly sparring.” “And if I did?” Her voice was soft now. Almost playful. “Would you stop pretending that you don't like it when I challenge you?” He rose from his seat slowly until he stood toe to toe with her. “Tell me something, Circe.” She tilted her chin up. “What?” “If I kissed you right now… Would you slap me, stab me, or kiss me back?” Her breath hitched. “That depends.” “On?” “How good the kiss is.” A pause. Something hummed between them, something neither of them dared name. Ragnar’s gaze dropped to her mouth. “Do you want me to find out?” She smiled, slow and wicked. “Make it worth the risk.” **** She was forced to marry the man who led the attack on her people. After her father is murdered, Circe is forced to leave her home and become a prisoner of the enemy. When she is taken to the enemy territory, she expects to be tortured physically in every way imaginable. But what she hadn't expected was for the vampire king to offer her up as a bride to his illegitimate son, the very same man that had her people slaughtered. It was a fate worse than torture. With her little brother's life on the line and with nowhere to run, Circe is forced to succumb to her fate. Right then she vowed in the name of her dead father to bring her husband to his knees. She would have her revenge, even if it meant destroying herself in the process. From the first time Prince Ragnar laid eyes on Circe, he knew she was going to be trouble. But trouble had never looked so intriguing. She was a puzzle he couldn't solve and that fact only drew him closer. Like a moth to a flame, she threatened to consume him. She would be his very own demise. Circe's presence in Lamora awoke something sinister, a malicious entity roaming the lands. From dusk till dawn, the streets of Lamora becomes engulfed in a strange fog and from within the voice of a woman can be heard. Anyone who wanders out at night when the fog comes, vanishes seemingly without a trace. Never to be found again. what happens when Circe's brother becomes a victim of this evil presence? What happens when Circe has no other choice but to team up with her husband, who she despises, in order to find the truth behind the disappearances and the evil magic plaguing their lands.

Summary of the Story: The Price of Misplaced Trust The story follows Rina, a kind and intelligent girl whose life takes a tragic turn after she rescues her long-lost friend, Leva. While Rina offers Leva loyalty and a home, Leva—hardened by a troubled past—responds with envy and betrayal. Through manipulation and lies, Leva poisons the mind of Rina’s mother, causing her to turn against her own daughter and embrace Leva instead. Feeling abandoned and broken, Rina finds a brief moment of solace in caring for a stray kitten, but its eventual death plunges her back into despair. In a cruel twist of fate, Rina is accidentally struck and killed by a car driven by her own mother, who was searching for her in a state of distress. Upon realizing she has killed her daughter due to her blind trust in Leva’s lies, the mother loses her mind. The story serves as a haunting warning about the dangers of hasty judgments and the devastating consequences of misplaced trust.

Ivana Moore's a stunning woman with a presence that commands attention, her raven black hair cascades down her back like a waterfall of night, framing her heart shaped face and accentuating her piercing emerald eyes. Finds herself entangled in a complicated contract marriage with Kacy Lilard's, a union that benefits both their family business interests. Kacy Lilard's a man whose presence is as captivating as his piercing blue eyes, embodies a potent mix of confidence, sophistication and seduction, with his chiseled features and charismatic smile. Kacy exudes an aura of power, wealth and allure, drawing ivana in with a irresistible force, his playboy reputation precedes him, but beneath the surface lies a possessive intensity that becomes apparent when someone threatens those he care about. As they navigate their new reality, Ivana finds herself drawn to Kacy's charming and doting nature. However she's hesitant to express her feelings, fearing that kacy might not reciprocate her love. Unknown to her that he has developed feelings for her during their two month honeymoon. As the story unfolds Kacy's action will reveal his true emotions, leaving ivana to navigate the complexities of their relationship.

Althea Nocturne is nothing but a wolfless omega rejected by her Alpha mate and framed for murdering his unborn heir. With a pack baying for her blood and nowhere left to run, she flees into the one place no wolf dares tread: the Red Mist, where the Hellhound of the North makes his den. Thorne Vargan is a creature of shadow and vengeance, the son of a Witch Luna burned alive by Althea's own mother. He swore to destroy everyone responsible and when Morgana's daughter stumbles bleeding into his hellish domain, he sees his chance. He claims her as a captive. As the perfect tool to gut the pack system from within. But the bond doesn't care about his plans for retribution. It doesn't care that she's the daughter of his enemy. It thrums for her with a fury that threatens to consume them both Her scent tempts the beast he's barely controlling, her fear feeds something he thought long dead while she bears secrets that could unravel everything he's built. And while Thorne keeps her caged, the Alpha she fled is coming. He wants his little omega back. But Thorne isn't letting her go. — ~Excerpt~ "Because," he said, his voice dropping to a husky growl that made my core clench, "my restraint is going to shatter if you keep touching me." The words hung in the air between us. I looked down, following his gaze, and saw it, the unmistakable bulge pressed against his pants, hard and straining. My pheromones. They were affecting him. "I would like to take you up on your offer," he muttered, his voice rugged, tipping into ravenous. Confusion whirled through me. "What offer?" "The kiss," he whispered. "Not a peck, Thea." My heart ceased beating, liquid fire filling my veins. "I want tongue.” — Dark paranormal romance Morally Grey ML Forced proximity Captor/Captive ENEMIES to lovers Fated mates Angst Smut

[WARNING]: Extreme Sexual Situations BDSM Very Dirty Talks Explicit Sexual Content 18+ ONLY Humiliation & many more. ____________________ Witches — Werewolves — Hybrids For Six years, Heaven Hale has lived as less than nothing. Once the cherished daughter of the Pack’s Beta, she became a slave the day her father was accused of treason and executed alongside her mother. The trauma stole her voice and she became mute and even her wolf had refused to resurface. She tried to survive the pack by being invincible as much as possible. Worst of all, Sofia Cromwell, her childhood best friend had turned on her. When Heaven fell and became nothing, Sofia chose power over loyalty and became her cruelest enemy, She began to treat her lower than a servant, punishing her without any good reason. She became the quadruplets favourite and the future Luna of the pack. The Bloodstone Quadruplets, Damian, Damon, Desmond, and Dylan the Alphas of the Full Moon Pack were once Heaven’s protectors and childhood friends also turned their back on her, they had promised to be their mate but now, Sofia was all over them , they did everything Sofia wanted them to do. They only see her only as the Daughter of the man who tried to kill their parents and destroy the pack. Until every thing changed, On the night of their ascension, a silver mate bond appears before the entire pack not on Sofia’s wrist, but on Heaven’s. The bond ties her to all four Alpha brothers. A mute, wolf-less servant and a hybrid… Mated to the Four rulers of the pack. It should never have happened. It should have been rejected. ————— Heaven finds out that her whole life was a lie and that she wasn’t who she though she was. How will she survive amongst people who hated her kind and wish to see them burnt at the steak? Will her Four Alpha Mates use her to get what they want when they find out what she truly is Or Will they love and care for her? P.S: From now on, we’ll have two chapters updated daily 50 Power Stones-> one bonus chapter 5 Golden Tickets-> two bonus chapters 100 Power Stones-> two bonus chapters 25 Golden Tickets-> three bonus chapters 100 golden tickets-> four bonus chapters :> Gifts will receive Bonus chapters

This fic is basically: Ryou(MC) marries Keqing, after that, he awakens a weird buff system, the "Darkened Mode": different body parts enter this “darkened mode" for a limited time and multiply their efficiency. Brain buff = he gets way smarter for a while, eyes buff = insane vision, etc. Also, the organs have "personalities". They can “talk,” so there are a lot of inner monologue between Ryou and his own body parts. The not-so-fun part (for Keqing) is that some buffs make Ryou go wild at night, and Keqing can’t keep up. She gets exhausted to the point she starts skipping work. That’s when she starts seriously thinking: maybe she should invite someone else into the relationship to share the "suffering"… and she sets her sights on Ganyu. The fanfic can be cringe at times, so I highly recommend turning your brain off and just enjoy the ride. Also, quick personal note: I’ve wanted to translate a fic where Keqing is actually important and gets a lot of screen time, so that’s a big reason I picked this one. Happy reading!!

Jin, a hardcore gamer who still lives with his mom at the age of 24. He could never hold down a steady job since graduating, his girlfriend since high school dumped him for his best friend and he's constantly getting beat up by a group of local gang members. His dad left him and his mom when he became rich from the lottery and got a new family, one free of debt and burdens as he called it. His mom works 3 jobs to keep everything from falling apart, except for herself slowly. One day on his way home with the very first and new fully immersive VRMMORPG called Realm of Myths and Legends or RML for short, he died from a hit and run car accident. RML was advertised as the worlds first fully immersive VRMMORPG, allowing for players with skill sets in the real world, like sword training, martial arts, archery or reaction time, to benefit in the game itself! Though Jin died and at that moment a soul from another world crossed over into his body and inherited his memories. The man known as Izroth once hailed as the greatest cultivator in the seven realms, soul reincarnates into the modern world year 20xx in the body of Jin. "What are all these strange memories flowing into my mind..? I've been to all seven realms and have never seen one like this. Earth is it?" "M-My cultivation..! It's back to nothing! This body is so weak and spiritual essence here is scarce. But my soul strength is untainted." "I'll make right all the wrongs that have been done to you, your revenge shall come." "It's called a video game? I'll play it! Since you've given me this body even though it wasn't planned, I'll accomplish your goal of becoming #1." "So sects here are called guilds... I'll make the strongest one there is!" "Ha? World greatest gamer? Don't think you can bully me and not pay the price!" Action, Adventure, Betrayals, Romance, Revenge. Join Izroth on his journey to become the #1 player and create the #1 guild in RML! ----------------------------------------- Check out and support their work! Lots of great artwork! Discord: https://discord.gg/W6N9MZk Contact Me: [email protected]

To be reincarnated into a crossover anime world was, at first, a stroke of misfortune. But then, like every chosen one with a spark of destiny, I awakened to the standard Advantage bestowed upon transmigrators. And the world I landed in? High School DxD. Well then, looks like life’s about to get interesting.

In the ruthless world of Spanish football, Rio is a "kick-and-run" merchant destined for the Sunday leagues. But fate has a different transfer deadline day in mind. With Girona FC bleeding out in the La Liga relegation zone and an injury crisis wiping out the first team, the manager needs a miracle. He needs a winger. Tomorrow. Rio knows he’s doomed to fail the trial. He’s fast, but he can’t shoot, pass, or dribble to save his life. That is, until his phone glitches out and installs a mysterious app. [Connection Established...] [The Football Legends Chat Group!] King_10: “A new rookie? He looks clumsy.” Hand_Of_King: “Clumsy? I like his attitude.” Total_Football_14: “Stop bickering. We have one night to turn this sprinter into a footballer.” Rio isn't hallucinating. He’s just been added to a group chat with the digital echoes of Pelé, Maradona, and Cruyff! They are bored. They are critical. And they are willing to share their GOAT-tier abilities but only if Rio can survive the pressure. With Maradona’s [La Gambeta] feint loaded into his muscle memory and Cruyff’s [Clockwork Eye] guiding his vision, the fastest kid in Spain is about to stop running away from the ball and start running the game. The first mission is simple. Save Girona from relegation, or get banned from the Chat Group forever. *** Let's get this novel up there! Drop your Golden Tickets and reviews, and enjoy a ride that won't disappoint!

Transmigrated to the world of Fairy Tail. Awakened the Dimensional Template System. Obtained the character template inheritance of Ulquiorra Cifer—the 4th Espada of the Arrancar Army led by Aizen from the anime *Bleach*. Thus, a Black-Winged Great Demon was born, shocking the entire magical world of the continent of Ishgar. When black rain falls from the sky, black wings shall shroud the heavens. Enclose, Murciélago.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.

I used to think that my stealing skill only worked on what was worthless to a person. But just before I died, I realised that I could also steal skills. So I stole the regression.

[5 daily update continue next week] [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT R18] [SMUT! NO NTR!] Rick Rolland didn’t expect to die young while gooning to some peak milf video, and he definitely didn’t expect to wake up in a world of dragons, elves, ancient empires, and magic older than civilization itself. But even worse than death was the cheat ability he received. Right after reincarnating, a small glowing figure floated out of his chest. A tiny chibi old-butler spirit with monocle, mustache, and a permanent irritated look. “Ahem. Welcome to Zorathia, gooner user.” [MATURE AFFINITY SYSTEM ONLINE] “You can only gain EXP by increasing affection with women aged 30 or above. Try not to die… while gooning again because you can have womans now...” Rick froze. Other isekai heroes would kill goblins, slay dragons, or train with legendary swords. But him? He levels up by seducing older women. “Slay goblins? Too simple. Lift a sword? Too mainstream. You, gooner user, must charm experienced ladies until they blush. It builds character and yours is nonexistent.” And just like that, Rick’s life in Zorathia spiraled into chaos. -------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: There will be A LOT of lemons, No NTR, No Yuri, but there's a little bit of netori in it. (MC steal someone's girl) and every milf in harem is a different race like elf, demon, goddess, you name it, all are here MC here is very perverted and also very smart when it comes to his LARGE harem. and yes, he will make love with them all! any additional questions can be asked to me in the comments Discord: https://discord.gg/fD38nPykq7

Manchester United, once a dominant force in world football, finds itself struggling under Erik ten Hag despite having the financial power to rebuild. Big-money transfers fail to restore the club’s glory, forcing Ten Hag to shift his focus to homegrown talent. Among the overlooked prospects in the U18 squad is Leo Calderon, a 17-year-old central midfielder buried deep in the pecking order. Lacking physicality and dismissed by teammates as weak, Leo endures constant ridicule from those who dominate with strength and athleticism. But during one ordinary training session, everything changes—Leo suddenly sees passing lanes no one else can, angles of play invisible to even the most talented prospects. Yet, there’s a problem. His vision surpasses his ability. The passes he attempts don’t connect, his technique unable to match his newfound awareness. Coaches dismiss his efforts as sloppy, and his struggles continue. But one unexpected observer—a visiting League One assistant coach—notices something different. He watches Leo’s movements, seeing potential where others see failure. As Leo fights to prove himself in an unforgiving system, the question lingers—can he refine his raw talent before the club moves on without him? ****************************** Also, all rights reserved for the companies and teams and also players I use in the novel since I don't know how image rights work and I'm too lazy to search it up on Bing-, I mean google Also, character arts are not mine or AI-generated. I got them on Pinterest and will soon use reverse search to find the authors so I can credit them. Thank You for reading. 200 PS: 1 Bonus Chapter.

At the end of 3rd year, Hermione asks Harry for some help with starting an interesting project. If a dark lord's got a 50-year head start on you, maybe what you need is a little more time to even the playing field

Humanity collapsed in a single night. When the sky darkened and a perpetual night arrived, even the strongest monsters turned feral, tearing through cities until nothing was left but ruin. Dying alone in the ruined world, Ryn Eden Arctis finally understood the truth. Years ago, he was given a strange skillbook—one the church labeled taboo, one no one dared to touch. But the world had taken it away from him. However, he knew that—whatever was inside it, had to be powerful enough for him to stop this calamity. His final regret echoed through the silent wasteland: “If I had learned that damn book, we’d still be alive.” With his dying breath, he wished for only one thing: To go back in time and claim that forbidden power, no matter what. A single star answered. Ryn opens his eyes ten years earlier, on the day he received his first skill. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Korean Regressor Fantasy, if you like that genre this might be the one for you. Think (Trash of the Count's Family, Swordmaster's Youngest Son, FFF-Class Trash Hero) - Romance subplot is prevalent. This is not a harem novel! - MC is NOT naive, and will NOT be afraid to make morally gray choices! Readers advised!

What if, in an alternate universe, Lord Krishna never existed during the era of the Mahabharata? What if Karna was never found by a charioteer, but was instead taken away by the Sun God, Surya, when Kunti abandoned him? Instead of being called as Sutaputra or Radheya, what is he is called the son of Goddess Sangya? What if Karna’s birth was not an accident but carried a cosmic purpose? In this world, with no Lord Krishna, the enemies whom he slew, like Narakasura and Kamsa, exist... their actions bound to leave deep marks on history. And what happens to the Pandavas with no Lord Krishna to show them the way? Will they be forced to take drastic steps? How would the history turn out? This fanfiction reimagines the epic with Karna at its center, not only as a warrior caught in royal conflicts of the Kuru Dynasty, but as a man searching for the true reason behind his existence. **** Note: This is just a fanfiction. Don't take it too seriously about certain events or actions.

Link, who traveled to the world of pirates, brought Doraemon’s treasure bag. Just happened to meet Luffy who went out to sea, and has not awakened the true fruit ability of [Renren Fruit Illusory Beast Species Sun King Form], and he is still the rubber fruit Luffy. That being the case, then I will follow this future One Piece, even more Liberation Warrior Joey Boy, the future Sun King *ka! ! Let’s enjoy the magnificent style of this pirate world together! ! In the process of traveling, all kinds of props also showed a powerful effect from Link’s hands! ! Luffy, actually [rubber fruit] has another name, do you know? Hawkeye, are you the strongest swordsman in the world? 【Famous Knife·Electric Pill】Learn about it! ! Kaido, do you have the strongest animal army? I have some good flavors of 【Momotaro Rice Balls】, you can try it! Im, do you want to destroy the world? 【Earth Destruction Bomb】Do you want it for you..

Karlo is just a boy like any other. He lives in a village in the middle of a forest, where everything is peaceful—up to a certain point. One day, his parents convince him to attend a school in a kingdom neighboring the forest, so that he can learn more about the outside world and not remain isolated in a village far from everything and everyone. And well, he really does discover new things, but some of those things do not please him at all…

Clayton lost his entire family by the King’s Guard when his magical abilities were mistaken for Necromancy. Surviving only by pure luck, he spent the next four decades in seclusion as a Monk of Thaleena, repressing his rage. One day, when a group of so-called ‘Heroes’ attacked him, and the secluded Chapel he prayed in, his life changed forever. That day, an odd voice popped up in his head, calling itself the 3x Cloning System, and it didn’t only help him survive, it paved his path towards vengeance, and the very end of Mankind itself! The Heroes that the population praised and idolised, were destined to be his puppets of destruction! “When the Gods mourn the Fall of Man, let them know that all I wanted in life was to be left alone! If that doesn’t buy me a spot in Paradise, let the Gods know that I’m coming for them next!” ... ~ Be sure to check out my other novels in my author profile. I don’t drop my work, and will end each novel at around 1,500 chapters. ~

The protagonist didn’t end up as Shepard at all—so why does everyone know him as John Shepard? Because sticking close to the canon is profitable. Sure, it’s dangerously profitable, but when you’re in the thick of events, you at least have a rough idea of what’s coming next. That’s what John tells himself, anyway. Except he forgot something important: he isn’t Shepard. He carries the name, but he’s… What his real surname is—and what kind of trouble that truth will bring— you’ll find out in this book. Or maybe he’ll manage to squeeze a few perks out of it. *** This work is a translation. Og author: Amdkorn(ИванИваныч) Og name: Масс Эффект. Солдат и Корпорат.

For centuries, the Thanes have ruled the shadows — a bloodline of supernatural assassins whose name inspires both fear and awe. Wealth, power, and secrecy have kept them untouchable… until a ghost from their darkest past returns and the hunters become the hunted. Emily has spent her life in a world starved of warmth, never knowing why the supernatural seems to stalk her steps. When fate throws her into the path of Morgan Thane, her own dangerous, long-suppressed powers awaken. Now hunted by forces she doesn’t understand, Emily must navigate a deadly alliance with a born killer— and survive a treacherous game where the truth could destroy them both. For event announcements and interaction with other people who love the book, check out. Discord: https://discord.gg/5DMjy5xr. Enjoy, feedback, comments, and constructive criticism are welcome.

What lies beyond the light? The boundless void of shadow. Compared to the luminous force that embodies cosmic order, the shadow power born in its eternal struggle leaves one...

She wakes in a world ruled by shadows, magic, and blood-bound laws—without a name, a past, or a memory to cling to. Hunted by creatures that know her power yet fear her existence. In a supernatural realm where magic breathes and legends walk among mortals, a woman cloaked in mystery struggles to piece together her fractured existence. Yet her need for knowledge grows each day as whispers follow her footsteps and enemies strike with knowing eyes. Soon, forgotten abilities awaken and fractured visions haunt her dreams, she discovers that her lost identity may be the key to unraveling an ancient war. With each revelation, she is forced to question not only who she was—but whether reclaiming that truth will save the world… or damn it.

Wade was content being a young biologist – until a freak accident drops him into the magical world of Harry Potter! Waking up as an eleven-year-old in Grindelwald’s tumultuous era, Wade discovers he’s got a bizarre new companion: a “Good Deed System” that rewards him for acts of kindness and heroism. The catch? To cash in the system’s ultimate prize, Wade must claim the title of Dark Lord! What the Fck does that even mean...?(⓿_⓿) Now this accidental transmigrator is caught between light and dark, attending Hogwarts alongside a pesky kid named Tom Riddle (who ends up as his unamused sidekick). Dumbledore thinks he’s a selfless saint, Grindelwald swears he’s a born schemer, and young Tom is just trying to figure out why his “mentor” isn’t acting like a proper villain at all. ... You can support the translation and read two weeks/12 chs ahead of WN at my P^treon:- Patreon.com/Captain69

Eli is a young man suffering from stage four cancer. He dies and is reincarnated as a goblin in a hostile world, where survival means outwitting predators, building alliances, and overcoming threats. From a weak, shunned creature, he grows to lead a powerful clan, ascending to become the King of the Forest. But his ambition doesn’t stop there. He sets his sights on challenging humanity’s dominance and even defying the gods themselves, risking annihilation for the chance to reshape the balance of power.

In a fractured multiverse where gods crashed realms into a brutal game, Jax a burned-out earth coder awakens naked and Level 0. With a glitchy [Overclock] trait that pushes him to godlike bursts (at the cost of his sanity), he grinds from zero to legend, but true power lies in bonds(soul-oaths) with fierce women who amplify his flames, heal his scars, and ignite something deeper than stats. One man. Four oaths. An empire rising from the ashes. Progression Fantasy | LitRPG | Harem | Weak-to-Strong | Daily Chapters

The New World began after the apocalypse descended. When humanity finally reached beyond the stars, the magic from another dimension noticed them. It connected with the people of Celestia, turning all the girls into witches. But this awakening led to the destruction of that Old World. With no other choice, the last researchers of Ark-9 made a decision. They stole Aether from another world and forced him into a new body to create the Chief. He was given the role of stopping the witches and fix the world. He was placed in a long sleep under a flooded city. Until finally the dying researchers awaken him for the mission. But what greeted them were words filled with all of his hatred and resentment. “Fuck off.” He mocked them for thinking he would ever walk that cold and disgusting path laid out for him. And when the prison holding him finally broke, he took his first step with a plan in mind. The witches the researchers hate, he will love them all. But is it even possible to seduce monsters who destroyed the world? Or will Aether just become another one of their victims?

When King Aerin Vale ascends the throne at just twenty years old, he expects political tension, trade disputes, and maybe the occasional assassination attempt. What he does not expect is an endless parade of noblewomen, warriors, sorceresses, merchants, foreign princesses, and self-proclaimed “destined queens” flooding the palace gates. According to royal law, Aerin must choose a queen within one year — or the throne will pass to another bloodline. To help him decide, the ancient kingdom activates a magical relic known as the Harem Alarm. Its purpose is simple: It rings when a potential partner is dangerous, dishonest, or disastrously incompatible. The problem? It rings all the time. As Aerin navigates speed-dates disguised as banquets, duels framed as “courtship rituals,” and romantic misunderstandings that nearly start wars, he begins to realise something unsettling: The women who cause the loudest chaos aren’t always the wrong ones… And the one who barely sets off the alarm at all might be hiding in plain sight. This is not a story about choosing the most powerful woman. Or the most beautiful. Or the loudest. It’s about finding the right one — while the entire kingdom watches, laughs, and bets against him.

Shinji is expendable.** As an E-rank adventurer, he’s the bottom rung on the ladder, worthy only of carrying supplies and drawing fire. After three years of loyalty, his party finally betrays him, sealing him behind a runic door to die as bait for a pack of ravenous High Orcs so they can escape with their precious loot. But death is not the end. As Shinji's life bleeds away onto the cold stone, his final thoughts are not of fear, but of a burning vow for vengeance against the Demon Lord, Zany, who destroyed his family and his world. This resolve catches the attention of **Hinata, the Goddess of Death**. It was her mercy eons ago that allowed a fallen god to become the very Demon Lord Shinji now hates. Plagued by guilt, she offers him a brutal bargain: a second chance at life, armed with a devastating new power. She grants him **Apex Devour**—a cursed ability to consume the essence of every demon he slays and claim their strength as his own. Along with it comes **Azura**, a sentient sword that hungers for demon blood and promises evolution in exchange for carnage. Resurrected and reborn into a broken world, Shinji is no longer the weak, trusting boy he once was. He is a predator in the making. His journey will be a year-long descent into blood and agony, hunting the demonic legions from the bottom up. He will devour his way through the ranks, from mindless beasts to Zany's four legendary generals, to confront the ultimate source of the world's despair. But with every demon he consumes, he risks losing his humanity to the very darkness he seeks to destroy. To kill a god, must he become a monster?