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How much are you willing to stake to ease your past guilt? If given a chance, a glimmer of hope, how would you seize it? Are you willing to stake everything for that goal? Lucian's answer will always be the same: in order to meet his parents again, he is willing to stake everything—his life, or even the lives of others. Will he fall or succeed? He doesn’t know. For him, this dim spark of hope is enough to chase after the impossible. But if he were to face the Fragments of the Heavenly Dao that had regained consciousness themselves, could he still say the same?

In a world where system bearers rule the land, and the battle against humanity's oldest foe still rages on. Neil a systemless prodigy gives up his right to rule the Thorne family in favor of his younger brother. But when trouble comes knocking and a god descends, crashing his little brother's inauguration and taking his life. Neil's screams tore through the veil and he awakens the Framework, swearing vengeance upon the God Neil begins his journey as a member of the Deadmen's underworld. Facing creatures born of literal darkness and clashing against his fellow humans as well, Neil's Framework grants him the ability to weave impossible connections at a grave cost.

The happiness that once engulfed him… vanished in a single night. Herman, who had lived as a prince, awoke to find everything stripped away. Yet what took root within him was not sorrow. It was something older—deeper—and far closer to him than vengeance. This is not a journey of revenge. This is the tale of a two-faced entity, walking toward a mystery he can no longer tell whether it resides within him… or is him.

The world is not as empty as it seems. Hidden beneath ordinary cities, forgotten highways, and quiet towns, something ancient and inhuman still moves—and most people will never know how close it gets. Axl, Cedric, Garath, and Ace travel the world in a battered RV, chasing rumors no one else believes. They are Hunters, trained to face what humanity was never meant to see. Some rely on brute strength and experience. Others carry gifts that feel more like curses. Together, they survive by instinct, loyalty, and the unspoken rule that no hunt ever ends clean. Each stop on the road brings a new threat, a new choice, and a new cost. Monsters are not always mindless, and humans are not always innocent. As the line between protector and executioner blurs, the crew must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice to keep the darkness buried. Note: The novel does NOT take place in earth,it takes place in an alternate reality. And so the names of the continent, countries,states etc will be different ;) https://www.royalroad.com/profile/902970/fictions

In a world where the supreme beings known as the Titans wage endless battles, a mysterious human knight emerges—clad in obsidian armor and shrouded in silence, his origin unknown. Despite being human, he possesses speed and combat strength that far exceed natural limits… without any magic, without any supernatural power.

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities, each adding a unique blend to his path. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y

Alana Moore is an ordinary woman forced into an extraordinary deal a contract marriage with Adrian Blackwood, the coldest CEO in the city. For him, marriage is nothing more than a business arrangement. For her, it is survival. Behind closed doors, rules replace affection, and passion is denied but never absent. As desire grows and secrets unravel, Alana must choose between losing herself or fighting for a love that was never promised. But when the past returns and betrayal cuts deep, love becomes a battlefield. Will a contract destroy them or become the reason they learn how to love?

Riyura Shiko isn't your average transfer student-he's a walking thunderclap in a school uniform, armed with a red bow tie, gravity-defying purple hair, and the kind of energy that could power a small city. After a catastrophic incident involving pudding, a ferret, and one tragically heroic trampoline, Riyura is relocated to the halls of Jeremy High in hopes of a "fresh start." The problem? Wherever Riyura goes, normality checks out early. From the moment he bursts through the school gates-shouting greetings at trees, challenging basketball players to dribble pineapples, and composing lunch-table operas for his dumplings-Jeremy High becomes a whirlwind of laughter, embarrassment, and improbable friendship. Yet beneath the slapstick chaos beats a restless heart. Riyura's outrageous confidence hides a kid who's terrified of being ordinary, and his unstoppable antics are his way of reminding everyone-especially himself-that joy still matters. As his classmates slowly learn to see past the absurdity, they discover a spark they didn't know they needed: the courage to be strange, sincere, and fully alive. The Names Riyura Shiko! is a high-energy shonen comedy packed with ridiculous stunts, heartfelt surprises, and the occasional flying pineapple. It's a story about finding belonging not by fitting in-but by blowing the doors off normal and dancing through the confetti that follows. And it is highly unfunny... because it does not aim to be funny. It aims to be as stupid as possible to the point where it annoys the viewer. Because being funny ain't my middle name, because why would I want that! - Sincerely Locke Weisz... :))

(c) moonpsyche_, 2025. Confidential & Original Work. Plagiarism is Prohibited. Akira "G6" Gemstone—infamous assassin, ruthless pragmatist, and unexpected fan of tragic romance—finds herself reincarnated as the very villainess whose story she once mocked: Reise Worthon, the Wicked Rose. In the pages of The Wonder of a Wonderful World, Reise was doomed to die heartbroken, scorned by the prince she loved. But G6 doesn't do tragic endings. "She was written to die. Too bad she’s the one who usually does the reaping." Armed with skills of a killer and a temper sharper than any blade, she rewrites the script.

Tara's betrothal to the next Alpha of the North Bed pack is the wedding of the century. ********* It was no secret what both packs wanted. An alliance between them was overdue and this could only happen through a marriage between their children. Tara had known her fate was sealed right from the start. Being thrown into the same circles with Dylan her entire life. It was only a matter of time. What she didn't see happen was Dylan's half brother, Lyon. She didn't intend to be fascinated by the mystery that was the quiet nerdy outcast of her future husband's brother. Now she can't shake off how his gaze makes her feel or how good of a kisser he is.

Ethan Cole’s life shatters in one night. Fired from his job and falsely accused of embezzlement, he becomes a criminal in the eyes of the system he once served. With powerful enemies closing in and the law against him, Ethan has only one thing left—Sofia, the woman who refuses to abandon him. In a world of debt, lies, and corruption, love becomes their only weapon. Broken Debts is a dark romantic thriller about betrayal, survival, and the price of loyalty.

It was an ordinary life. I didn’t think beyond the next day’s work. I sold supplies at a lowly convenience store, and always wore a practiced smile for the customers. It was nothing mystical, nor anything remarkable. This wasn't the life I imagined for myself but there was nothing I could do about it, really. At least, that’s what I believed until my entire worldview completely flipped upside down. Now I must continue living with this misfortune.

{European Fantasy | Romance | Royals} Aldrich hated Yvonne because she had made him destroy his plans. She shamelessly assumed the position of Crown Princess and became his legal wife. Yvonne Valentine is famous for her selfish, arrogant and arbitrary nature, but no one knows that she harbors deep wounds in her heart.

I escaped the Nightfall Empire with nothing but a torn dress, a broken heart, and a secret powerful enough to get me killed. I’m an omega. A low-born omega. Weak. Unwanted. A nobody who had no right to dream of the most feared man on the continent. Lycan King Kael Vaelor Blackthorne. He rejected me before the entire empire. Called me worthless. Declared I was never meant to be his Luna. “No Lycan like me should be bound to an omega,” he spat, voice like ice. So I ran. But fate is cruel. When Kael finds me again, his eyes blaze with hunger. His hands grip me, fierce and claiming. The mate bond he shattered reignites—stronger, darker, unstoppable. “Run again,” he growls, pinning me against the tree, “and I’ll drag you back in chains.” I have a secret. One that could ruin him. One others would kill to possess. Now the ruthless Lycan King claims I belong to him. Not out of want. But because fate demands it. And this time, I might not run.

They called me the "Blue-Eyed Monster" the moment I learned that being born different meant being disposable. I returned to my real family with a fragile hope—to find home, warmth, the meaning of *family*. Instead, my return marked the beginning of everything collapsing. I learned obedience. I lowered my head. I erased myself for scraps of attention, believing that if I were good enough, useful enough, I would be loved. That attention didn’t save me—it destroyed me, hardening my heart and turning me into the monster they created. When hope finally felt within reach, I discovered the cruelest truth: it was never love, only a shield. To protect themselves, they sacrificed me. A scapegoat. A prisoner. Abandoned without explanation, without a single glance back. Five years passed in silence and betrayal. When I returned, I no longer sought attention or begged for recognition. The **Blue-Eyed Monster** was dead. Only someone who had learned to stay away remained. Yet no matter how hard I tried to avoid everyone, I still fell before the one person I feared most. My body trembled. “I—I’m sorry.” “I will never forgive you.”

Used to being pushed to the side by her boyfriend Lina meets someone who only has eyes for her. She embarks on an amazing relationship which showed her that she could love so hard and be loved with so much passion. But there’s drama and heartbreak looming over her perfect relationship.

[A mortal warmaster story about the Imperial Navy, with many female protagonists and a lot of hammering! ] Horatio never expected that he, a scum of the lower nest who was sentenced to death at the beginning, would become the first expedition warmaster from the Imperial Navy. He was awarded the command scepter of the Imperial Armed Forces by the Imperial Regent Guilliman with a smile. The Lion King Lion patted his shoulder and said, "Leave the battle line to you, I'm going to kill people." The Second Imperial Emperor *Bang! *Saint Lesto dreamed of taking care of his unlucky yellow-armored child. He was regarded as the favorite bedtime story by the God Emperor and the Four Gods. Well, it's over. Adjutant, sound the battle alarm! The Hell Vanguard immediately launched an orbital airborne strike! The Lord Guard launched a boarding attack on the rebel flagship! Today, only Abaddon and I can leave this void alive! All this started on the day at the end of the 41st millennium of the Dark Boundless...

Alex Chen was just an old, underpaid security guard in a rundown apartment complex, living a miserable life under a stingy, ungrateful boss. His wife left him, his daughter wanted nothing to do with him, and poverty was his only constant companion. In the end, death came in the form of a drunk driver, leaving him broken and forgotten on the cold pavement. But fate wasn’t done with him. In his final moments, he prayed—desperate, pleading to any deity who would listen. And someone did. The God of Wealth and Love took pity on his wasted life and granted him a second chance. He woke up as Alex Zhao, a 25-year-old gambler and alcoholic drowning in debt, with nothing but a handsome face and a strong body to his name. Along with this new life, he was given the Affinity Money Maker System—a mysterious power that lets him gain wealth and influence by forming relationships, whether as lovers, friends, or even enemies. Before he knew it, he had stumbled his way into unimaginable riches. But things never go as planned. One moment of recklessness—one affair with the wrong woman—leads to an unexpected murder. Now, the system has thrown him onto a new path: The Villain Route. With a twisted perk that keeps the police off his trail but tightens the noose around his future, Alex is forced to face an impossible choice. Will he claw his way to the top and become the billionaire he was meant to be? Or will his second life end behind bars, just as tragic as his first?

[+18 Explicit Content Warning!] [Incest, Taboo, Milfs, Highschool Combo, Cuckolding, Revenge & Torture.] [Netori- Yes!] [Netorare- No!] ----- Transmigrated into a parallel world after a failed prison break attempt that led to his death, Miles awakens in the dead body of Miles Sinclair: A nerd. A stepbrother to five wonderfully endowed, gorgeous stepsisters. A Stepson to a milf of a mother who worked hard to keep the bills coming. And to top it off, a weakling. A weakling that had been bullied all his life till he was eventually bullied to death. Enabled with the Taboo Stepson System, Miles takes on the mantle of his late predecessor. Swearing not only to avenge his death but also to become the Stepson and brother he never was but dreamed of.

Seduce one DiAngelo… Get three free. — Denied the promotion she already earned and shoved into an arranged marriage by her father, Nadine Caruso is desperate to prove herself in a world ruled by patriarchs. So when the city’s most dangerous, unsolved case opens up—a mission no one else dares take—she grabs it. Her job sounds simple: go undercover, seduce the notorious mafia underboss, and bring down the syndicate from within. The catch? He only wants pretty boys. Disguised and prepared, she steps into a world where one mistake means death. But one reckless night binds her to the wrong man and thrusts her into the deadly orbit of the DiAngelo family—dangerous, powerful men who each hold a piece of the city’s criminal heart. Her job got a lot harder. Now, every step pulls her deeper into temptation, betrayal, and a power struggle where her heart is the last thing she can afford to lose. If she isn’t careful, the city won’t just swallow her ambitions. It’ll swallow her whole. — R18 ✔️ Enemies to lovers ✔️ Grumpy x Sunshine ✔️ Touch her and die ✔️ Forced proximity ✔️ Age gap ✔️ Possessive male leads ✔️ Obsessive male leads ✔️