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I Stayed Until I Was No Longer Needed A Love Realized Too Late I met her by accident—on a day that should have ended in tragedy. I saved her life, but I didn’t know then that I would spend years quietly losing my own to loving her. What began as an unspoken connection turned into a long season of waiting. I stayed close, never crossing the line, never asking for more than she was willing to give. When she chose another man and married him, I stepped back without resentment—believing that love, if real, should never demand to be chosen. Years later, she returned to my life under different circumstances. Widowed. Broken. Alone. I offered my presence again—not as a savior, not as a replacement, but as someone who had never truly left. She refused me. Repeatedly. Eventually, I stopped waiting. I chose a different life. I built something stable, something real—with someone else. And only then did she finally see me. This is not a story about stolen love or second chances. It is about timing, restraint, and the quiet cost of being the one who stays too long. Because sometimes, love is not lost by leaving— but by realizing too late who was always there. Inspired by true emotions.

"When a weak boy becomes the greatest sin in the universes, the legend begins. In worlds ruled by rigid class systems and sects warring between light and shadows, emerges Korgami—an outcasted teenager destined to uncover a buried secret that will change the fate of all. After discovering his true power as the 'Dark King,' he embarks on a journey that tears through dimensions, seeking the true meaning of his power and the primal essence of darkness within him. A voyage across interdimensional academies, mirrored realms, and existential trials. Where sins are redefined, chains are shattered, and an untold ending is written. An epic fantasy novel about power, destiny, and the search for truth in the heart of darkness."

Some people are destined to meet, even if one is in Heaven and the other in Hell. Rose Prison, the number one prison in the real world! Here are detained the world's top criminals, business elites, political giants, super hackers, and even nuclear weapons experts. What happens when such a group enters the Virtual World? Heroes' Prison, the number one prison in the Virtual World! Here are held the most legendary heroes and Magical Beasts, the Harbinger of Doomsday, the Remote Ancient Demon Emperor, the Troll Chieftain, bounty hunters, and even the mighty—Gods! How powerful would one be, carrying such a prison with them? In fact, the world itself is a prison, and to attain true freedom, one must change the world!

In a world choked by frost and indifference, twenty-year-old Ram dies as he lived: a nameless beggar on a violent, snow-covered street. His final act is not a plea for his own life, but a desperate bargain with the Grim Reaper to deliver a molded piece of bread to his starving younger brother, Luke. However, death is not the end for a soul as pure—and as stubborn—as Ram’s. Instead of fading into the void, his spirit is pulled into the Veil of Reincarnation, a celestial realm ruled by Lazoreza, the Goddess of the Alternative Universe. Accustomed to the greed and lust of "heroic" men, Lazoreza is stunned to find a soul that remains completely indifferent to her divine beauty, consumed only by a selfless worry for the brother he left behind. Moved by his unprecedented willpower and the tragic memories of his life on the streets, Lazoreza strikes a deal. She vows to grant Michael a life of luxury and the chance to achieve his dreams, finally freeing Ram from the burden he carried since childhood. But fate has a bigger role for the "Anomaly." Gifted with a mysterious power and sent to a new world (A.U. #0032404) by the hand of the Goddess herself, Ram is given a second chance—not just to survive, but to thrive. As he departs in a flurry of white butterflies, he leaves behind a smitten Goddess who has made a divine promise: she will wait for his return, no matter how many lifetimes it takes. . . . — A.U — Slow paced — Adventure — Mash up . . . . One Piece is owned by its creator Eiichiro Oda (manga), Shueisha (publisher), and Toei Animation (anime), while My Hero Academia (MHA) is owned by creator Kohei Horikoshi, publisher Shueisha (Weekly Shonen Jump), and Bones Studio (anime ) . . . . . . Cover Image Ain't Mine.

Author's note: First Major arc as ended, will begin the next arc after few weeks. Ultra. Synopsis: They called him useless. A failure. E-Rank trash. But when Han Trystan awakens the Skill [Book Formation], everything changes. Everyone thinks it’s a joke—until Han learns the truth: He can create anything. Weapons. Artifacts. Armors. Barriers. Even Skills. The system labeled him weak. He was never meant to follow their rules. He was born to break them. _ _ _ _ _ _ Unlock Bonus Chapters! You can earn bonus chapters through the following support: 100 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 30 Comments = 1 Bonus Chapter 2 Reviews = 1 Bonus Chapter All bonus and extra chapters will be tallied and released every Monday morning. Thank you for giving my novel a chance—I promise you won’t regret the journey

[Content Warning: This story contains sensitive topics, including graphic violence, bloodshed, psychological trauma, child abuse, extreme emotional distress, and themes of war and survival. Reader discretion is strongly advised.] He was never meant to live as a human. In his past life, Kōin was an assassin raised only to kill. No freedom. No mercy. No choice. His body were submerged in the sea of blood. When death finally came, he thought it was the end. Instead, he woke up in a new world. A world of martial arts, sects, and cultivation. A world that should have been peaceful. But the sea of blood followed him. Though reborn as a child, Kōin carries the instincts of a monster. Masters sense it. Warriors fear it. The scent of an Ashura clings to him, thicker than any killer they have ever faced. Taken in by a martial sect, Kōin is forced into a life he does not understand. Training. Bonds. Honor. All things he was never allowed to have. Yet when danger comes, his body moves before his mind. Time bends. Blades appear. Enemies fall. He does not want power. He does not want revenge. He only wants one thing. To never become a blade again. But in a world that worships strength, how long can a killer refuse to kill? This is the story of a man who trying to attain redemption. A blade that still trying for absolution. “I am not absolved.” [STORY INSPIRED BY SEKIRO: SHADOW DIE TWICE]

Jack Somnus was a mid-wealth professor of economics and a trading advisor for the powerful Johnson family. But after years of working for the Johnsons, he was abandoned without a word. He was laid off without as much as a severence package. Jack's life got worse when he lost his wife. Depressed and alone, he got into an unfortunate accident. Instead of dying, he travels back in time to his teenage years. Now, Jack has a second chance to live the life he always wanted. He wants to be the one who controls, not the one being controlled. But his time travel hides a deeper secret, one that might throw him for a loop. [WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT EROTIC SCENES] ... PS. Investment Empire Building / Confident MC / MC is not the only smart character DISCLAIMER: The similarity in names of characters in this novel to those of real world individuals is purely a coincidence This story is set in the same universe as my first novel, "Evolution of Genius: every night, I get smarter!", however, reading this novel doesn't require you to have any knowledge about the other.

Detective **Vincent “Vince” Stone** is sent from the city to the quiet town of **Greyford** to help unravel a series of odd, unexplained incidents that have left local police stumped. At first the cases seem trivial - a neighbor vanishes, break‑ins where nothing is taken, strange lights flicker in the woods - but Vince senses a hidden pattern beneath the peaceful surface. As he interviews residents, polite façades and friendly smiles mask conflicting stories and buried tensions. When a long~missing resident suddenly reappears, the town’s uneasy calm shatters, and clues begin to connect back to an older mystery no one expected. Vince must untangle old secrets and subtle motives to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events and restore a sense of safety to Greyford.

Zixin of Longevity, a young man born of the Longevity Bloodline, craves to understand. His curiosity is like a bottomless well waiting to be delved into for answers that loom. Awakening his ability at the young age of fourteen, he saved himself from death's grasp but what awaited him was three years of failure. Yet his efforts remained futile, shattered by reality's cruelty like a vase meeting its end. A child destined to become a pawn, his fate is predetermined by others' will. Deciding to pursue knowledge and satisfy his curiosity, his life continued to change. Triggering a plan set by the masterminds, and falling into a series of unfortunate events with perseverance as the key, and his desire to learn as the path, he walked a road of wisdom. -------------------------------------------------- I post chapters every Sunday of every week.

A teenager and his mom along with their house is thrown into the world of George R. R Martin and they are given tremendous magical powers along with their limitations and they have to survive the coming winter

Killian Wolfe is a man of control ruthless in business, unreadable in emotion, and utterly untouchable. But there’s one person who has always tested his limits: Adrian Quinn, his best friend and the only man who knows exactly how to push his buttons. Adrian is trouble wrapped in charm, all teasing grins and knowing touches. He plays with fire, blurring the lines between friendship and something far more dangerous. Killian has always loved Adrian, though he’s kept that love hidden deep, afraid of shattering the carefully constructed walls around his heart. But Adrian doesn’t know how Killian feels doesn’t know that Killian’s affection is as possessive as it is intense. And that’s not all. Killian has made sure that every boyfriend Adrian has ever had vanishes. Not because he’s jealous, but because no one else is worthy of him. One lap sit, one lingering touch, and one too many smirks, Killian can’t ignore the heat between them anymore. But Adrian doesn’t just want to tease. He wants to break Killian’s control completely, to push him into something more than just desire. And Killian isn’t sure he can stop him.

Peter 's Journey In A Very Dark World.

When the rifts between worlds opened, countless monsters flooded through, engulfing human cities and plunging the world into chaos. Faced with this apocalyptic crisis, humanity was forced into a new era where every individual had to choose a profession. Nations now compete to cultivate elite practitioners, striving for supremacy in the rankings of alternate world conquests. But as the world teeters on the brink, the first and greatest champion awakens after a million years of slumber—armed with untold buff amassed from his millennia of AFK grinding. The bosses of the otherworld tremble in fear. Global T0-ranked powerhouses bow down, offering their loyalty... [Disclaimer: Here countries fight against each other and this is adapted into a Manhua.] [Schedule: 2 Chapters/Day] ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ Raw: 网游：挂机百万年，我醒来成神 Author: 亦晨

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A baby left on the doorstep of a Duke after the Duke and his wife received a vision of the child's true parentage they formed a pact to raise Zagreus son of Hades the prince of the underworld.

Way of the Monkey is a story set in Apepolis, a city inhabited by racing monkeys. The main character, Kaiyo, competes in high-speed races to change Apepolis. Alongside his friend Tsuki, Kaiyo faces tough rivals. The story explores themes of friendship, rivalry, courage, and finding one’s own path while balancing tradition and innovation in the competitive world of monkey racing.

In a world where every child was born with a "Sentence"—a predetermined prophecy of the sins they would commit—Lilith was the only one with nothing. No sentence. No name. No one awaited her existence. She lived hidden deep in the forest, completely isolated from the outside world, raised by an amorphous entity she called Father. Father never slept. Never ate. Never breathed. He only spoke, and waited. One day, Lilith suddenly heard the future echo of a stranger approaching: > "She will kill you on the seventh day." Father laughed, a resounding, echoing sound, as if he had been waiting for that moment for a very long time.

[NOTE: THIS IS A SPINOFF TO KAIRIKI] Life in the merged world isn’t all battles and chaos… or at least, that’s what Zander and his friends try to believe. Between mundane jobs, random anomalies, and the subtle but ever-present shadow of Hydro Undergrove, surviving feels like an art form. Zander (born Trefor Velmon) is gifted with Agelessness but still painfully human in experience, navigates the exhausting grind of an internship while struggling to reconcile the weight of immortality with the fragility of his friends. Zander has to find Hydro and come back to his senses. Every scar, every mistake, every triumph is a lesson in karma. And in a world shaped by legends, the smallest decisions can have consequences bigger than anyone expects. [Wiki: https://kairiki.fandom.com/wiki/Kairiki:_KARMA]

Shocked, Peng Gengkun wakes up in the Thunder Continent, a world far from his life as a video game lover. Here, martial arts rule and mastering cultivation is key. As part of the Flying Cloud Sect in the bleak Bleakwind Barrens, Peng holds a respected but challenging role. Despite the focus on strength in this world, Peng struggles with cultivation. A past conflict, involving his secret love for Xi Yingzhu and rivalry with Wei Pengxing, hurt his Qi Sea, affecting his warrior abilities. Yet, when Peng finds the Leviathan-roc Devouring System, he sees a chance to gain power and grow. With a desire for revenge and more strength, he stands at a crossroads: What or who will he consume next to become even stronger? The Latest Updates Almighty Devouring System – C2 C2 - Elite DisciplesPeng Gengkun was well aware of the stark differences between the four realms of a Warrior. Warriors at the Power Refining Stage could only enhance their physical strength and toughen their bones and flesh. In contrast, those at the Qi Refining Stage were capable of condensing Innate Astral Qi, allowing them to harm enemies in unseen ways. Shocked, Peng Gengkun wakes up in the Thunder Continent, a world far from his life as a video game lover. Here, martial arts rule and mastering cultivation is key. As part of the Flying Cloud Sect in the bleak Bleakwind Barrens, Peng holds a respected but challenging role. Despite the focus on strength in this world, Peng struggles with cultivation. A past conflict, involving his secret love for Xi Yingzhu and rivalry with Wei Pengxing, hurt his Qi Sea, affecting his warrior abilities. Yet, when Peng finds the Leviathan-roc Devouring System, he sees a chance to gain power and grow. With a desire for revenge and more strength, he stands at a crossroads: What or who will he consume next to become even stronger?