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The night he was born, the palace ran red with blood. Sixteen years later, the bastard no one wanted now sits on the throne of the Land of Fire. Chiba Arashi was never meant to rule, an illegitimate child, powerless and ignored, until... [Mission: Survive. Scheme. Ascend.] [Reward: Six Paths Sage Body. Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan.] For sixteen years, he watched princes slaughter each other for the crown, noble clans devour themselves in greed, and shinobi tear their own world apart. When the blood finally settled, only he remained. Gold will buy loyalty. Diplomacy will build empires. And power will end an age. The era of shinobi is fading. The age of the Daimyo has begun.

Everyone else who gets reincarnated into the Naruto world starts in Konoha, right? So why did I have to end up in the Rain Village? No cheat, no special bloodline—nothing. Damn it. All day I'm stuck wearing this stupid gas mask, and nobody dares come within three meters of me. And the worst part? I can’t even enjoy the pleasure of life! At this point… maybe it’s better if the world just ends. --- *Book Cover not owned. Credits to the poster Raw: 火影之轉生山椒魚半藏 *All credits belongs to the author.

The Dance of the Dragons. An age scarred by blood, ambition, and political strife. As Westeros tended toward chaos, the Targaryens’ once-unshakeable legacy reached its breaking point. Born to King Viserys I and Queen Alicent, Baelon Targaryen found himself in a life that he could not control. Night after night, he is haunted by recurring Dragon Dreams. Visions of what was, might have been, and may yet come. Burdened by his fear of the future, he, along with his twin sister Helaena, try to find their way out of the chaos. But where can a Targaryen truly escape? Essos? Asshai? The wilderness of Sothoryos? And even if they flee, can they truly ever outrun what had been foreseen in their dreams? This is an AU of the Dance, with several major changes: • The addition of Baelon Targaryen, twin to Helaena. • Dragon Dreams may be shared between two dreamers deeply bonded by blood and spirit. • Visions may include alternate timelines/parallel worlds Baelon is not reincarnated; all knowledge he possesses is gained through experience or through his dreams. The story is loosely inspired by HoTD: Reincarnated as Daemon Targaryen’s Son, though it follows its own path. Also, I need to emphasise, my MC will not become king. This is simply the story of a young boy trying to escape what would have been a life marred by death, betrayal and conflict. All he wants is to become stronger, so he can protect himself and his sister. Follow on Patreon for advanced chapters. Content was written with AI assistance.

Haunted by the betrayal of his brother, Acea must find out the truth and perhaps, reclaim his throne.

Long Tan, once a starving hunter at the edge of Meng Village, lived a life ruled by hunger, bullies, and winter cold. He had a pregnant wife, a young son, and no way to break out of poverty. Until the night his second son was born— [Ding Luck System Activated] Reward: Sun & Moon Refining Technique – Vol. 1 It wasn’t a cheat that made him instantly powerful. It was a path—slow, painful, and demanding. Under the scorching sun, Long Tan builds strength. Under the pale moon, he reforges his body. With every breath, he crawls from weakness toward power. To keep his family alive, he starts with simple, realistic steps: developing healing herbal bath-soap gathering rare herbs from the Blackwood Forest hunting stronger beasts as his strength grows trading with merchants for silver protecting the village from danger slowly stepping into the world of martial artists As he earns respect, fear, and enemies, Long Tan begins to do what no one in the region expects: he builds a household, then a family, and soon— the foundation of a future martial and cultivation clan. Corrupt officials want his wealth. Local clans want to steal his recipes. Martial artists want him dead. Beasts stalk the forest for his blood. And a thin-Qi kingdom is the last place anyone expects a cultivator to appear. But the Ding Luck System waits in silence, rewarding only true progress: Strength. Authority. Land. Family survival. Cultivation breakthroughs. Long Tan does not chase fate. He builds it brick by brick, bone by bone. From a starving hunter to a feared martial artist to the founder of a rising cultivation family— this is the story of a man who refused to bow to destiny, and instead forged his own.

When three souls of Aizen Sōsuke—one from Bleach, one from the modern world, and one born in the Naruto universe—merge into one being, a new force rises in the shinobi world. With the wisdom of a god and the heart of a philosopher, Aizen turns Konoha into his laboratory of order, progress, and control. There are no senseless wars, no blind loyalty—only power refined by reason. In this world of chakra and deception, Aizen does not seek destruction… he seeks evolution. Will the world of shinobi kneel to his vision—or will it shatter under the weight of his perfection?

TITLE: My Villainess Ex Won't Leave Me Alone (And I'm Fine With That) SYNOPSIS: Starting a forbidden relationship with the duke’s daughter was the most reckless thing Lucian had ever done in his life. Up until now, his only risks were hunting rare saplings from dangerous places. Now, he was breaking the nobles’ rules. And it backfired, horribly. Not once, not twice, not thrice but multiple times. He almost died once, lost a few friends, fled his homeland, and then almost died again, but here he was, not really learning. "So dumb," the devil voice in his head whispered in disdain, "How more idiotic can you get?" "As far as idiocy goes deep," Lucian answered, accepting the new path of his life, "And it goes deep. And wide." Goal: get wealthy and powerful enough to afford more idiocy Current arsenal: blood, sweat, tears, and pure wits Start point: gardener End point: unknown TAGS: #YANDERE #NO-NTR #loyalMC #loyalFL #insaneFL #evilFL #forbidden-love #you-can't-f‎ix-her-FL #lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers #nobility #fantasy #pirates #secret-organization #territorymanagement #obsessive-love-interest #comedy #conspiracy #businessman #moneymaking #mystery #Adult #Mature

The Arknight family fled Valtheris to escape celestial retribution, hiding from angels who claim the lives of failed monarchs. Born without powers, Eyron Arknight seems the weakest among his prodigious siblings—but his skill, Analyse, turns cunning into a weapon. When angels capture his parents and his ruthless uncle seizes the throne, Eyron must outwit gods, outmaneuver heroes, and claim the crown. In a world where strength rules, only the clever can survive.

After years studying at the Academy of the Veiled Eye, Elias Marlow finally turns eighteen and is “free” to choose his future. Instead, the kingdom politely shoves him into the Shadow Path — basically the intelligence division but with more masks, fewer rules, and way too many opportunities to die creatively. He is sent to continue his promising career as a rogue operative — mostly because he has a perfect poker face and the kingdom needs more people who can lie convincingly under pressure. Elias hopes this job involves freedom and less work. It will involve neither. The Kingdom of the Veiled Crown is small, fog-covered, and located between empires with actual armies. Since farming and trade are hopeless, the country specializes in one thing: intelligence gathering. Witness the rise (or probably hilarious collapse) of Mirage’s newest operative. In this kingdom’s one and only city: Mirage. Yes, that’s really its name. And yes, everyone agrees the Council didn’t use even a single brain cell naming it.

A gentle and kind-hearted psychologist, a mentor in life, a guide who helps others find their way. But to his enemies, he is something far darker: a demon who manipulates the human mind, a man whose very presence brings misfortune to all who cross his path.

Once upon a time, everyone in the Five Great Nations firmly believed that the newly appointed Fourth Hokage was the very definition of a virtuous man—a paragon of justice and kindness. But when they finally met him in person, it hit them like a lightning bolt: something was very, very wrong. On the battlefield, this man had no bottom line, no limits whatsoever. He called it a “just and righteous duel,” then circled behind his enemies and lasered straight through the Third Raikage’s Lightning Armor. To obtain Hashirama’s cells, he lied, tricked, and swindled—going so far as to proclaim Orochimaru as…

In the suffocating confines of ancient Egyptian servitude, A-in is brutally betrayed not only by the human cruelty that enslaves him, but by the one person he trusted most, his own mother. Seeking solace and justice from the divine, he finds only cold indifference, shattering his faith and leading him into the cynicism of a man who believes in nothing. When the goddess of vengeance, Sekhmet, descends to purge the world of non-believers, A-in realizes his complete rejection of the gods may be his only shield. Alone in the heart of the resulting carnage, he intentionally draws the gaze of the furious deity, daring her to strike the soul that has already decided it is beyond redemption.

A forbidden technique. A dying clan. A Konoha buried in shadows. Shiraishi Gisei possesses the power to devour Chakra itself. But in a world of monsters, he starts as nothing more than prey. This is not a tale of a hero saving the world with the Will of Fire. It is the chronicle of a survivor who rejected his destiny. Forced to hide in the dark, he schemes, builds his own forces, and steals power from those who stand in his way. From a fragile insect user to a mastermind shaking the foundations of the Ninja World—his path is paved with patience, ruthlessness, and the drained corpses of his enemies.

※This work is intended for those who want to see a cute, sexy and innocent girl gradually being trained into a lewd toy※ After entering high school, Akari, a plain and lonely girl with severe social anxiety, couldn't fit in with anyone in her class. The protagonist, Takahiro, picks up something she dropped and starts interacting with her, soon realizing that Akari is actually a stunning beauty and has a personality that's incredibly easy to take advantage of. At first, Takahiro genuinely worries about her vulnerable nature, but gradually he becomes true to his own desires and begins using Akari as a dump for his sexual urges.

when a Japanese, who didn't believe even in his shadow is reincarnated with a system who didn't get enough payment, everyone had to suffer for it --//--//--//--//--//-- never take this book as something serious

A psychological thriller of power, wealth, and the illusion of freedom. A man bought by a machine. A life gilded in gold… and locked from the inside. Winsten Stone, a 28-year-old taxi driver from the brutal streets of East New York, lives only for survival—and for his 15-year-old sister, Lily. Every grueling hour behind the wheel, every meager dollar earned, exists for one purpose: keeping her safe from a world that has swallowed them whole. Then his life explodes. Massive, untraceable deposits flood his bank account. Overnight, Winsten goes from scraping by to limitless wealth: exclusive properties, luxury cars, and influence—all delivered by a mysterious, unseen hand. But the truth is darker than any fantasy. The source of his fortune is a sentient Artificial Intelligence—calculating, relentless, and controlling everything he does. This AI has been quietly shaping the world for decades. It has chosen him, dictating every step, every success. Winsten’s rise isn’t chance, and every choice comes at the cost of his freedom. His rise is no blessing—it is a golden prison. As Winsten ascends from Brooklyn’s gutters to the heights of luxury, he discovers the true cost: nothing he does is truly his own. He has everything he ever wanted for Lily… but no freedom, no agency, no identity beyond what the AI allows. Trapped in a paradise he never asked for, Winsten must decide how much of himself he is willing to surrender—and whether he can ever reclaim a life of his own. --- This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life organizations is purely coincidental.

In the Merciless Dreadforge Empire, power is earned only through blood. Kael, born to a penniless but content family, dreams of giving them a better life. With no hope of rising through the empire’s rigid ranks, his only path forward lies in the Dreadforge Imperial Army. This is the story of Kael—reborn through war, forged by schemes, and driven to rise to the top.