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Ghost Exorciser: The Oust Fake Heiress Strikes

Ghost portals opened all across the world, and getting possessed seemed as common as catching a fever. As such, humanity was forced to live in safe zones that were steadily shrinking day by day. Yet to Lana, nothing was new. She was reborn on the day when the true daughter of the Almond family returned. She watched as Brenda, her murderer from the past life, was pampered by the Almond siblings. “Lana, you should know your place and leave.” Eldest Young Almond ordered with glacial disdain. “A wretch like you never belonged to the Almond Family. Pitiful mutt.” Second Young Master Almond chuckled, his venom-laced words resounding, “And if possible, stop comparing yourself to Brenda. She is a rare awakened Dream Warden, while you... sigh. Marry a beggar, and that would be the grandest achievement in your life.” “I always wondered why a dim-witted person like her ended up as our sister. Sigh... I am concerned that she might perish after being possessed by a roadside ghost.” The Third Young Master derided. For safety and peace, Lana left the Almond family and forged her own empire. Trash? She became a supreme Talisman Practitioner! Marry a beggar? The wealthy heirs in Brookvale lined up to wed her! Die in the hands of a roadside ghost? The specters in the ghost zones trembled upon hearing her name! Poor mutt? Heh! Her business empire earned her billions of dollars every single month! Even her past life’s moonlight was shamelessly flirting with her! Lana never thought that her past life's misery was orchestrated by a schemer, neither she thought that her luck was stolen away by the docile lovable daughter of the Almond family. In this life, she vowed to live a thriving life and protect her luck. She fought off ghosts haunting her world while fighting the mysterious forces. .......................................................................................... Extract “Mister, I feel a connection with you. Would you like to adopt me?” Lana fluttered her eyelashes while gazing at the handsome young man with lustrous black hair. Yet what intoxicated her the most was the radiant purple and gold aura around her past life’s moonlight! So delicious! She longed to devour him whole! “No.” His deep voice reverberated in Lana’s heart, making her freeze for a second. ‘Ah... sure enough... an untouchable flower like him... is out of my league!’ “However... I do need a silver cat.” His words were laced with ambiguity as he stared at her intently, “Especially the dauntless one that loves to sneak into my bed at night and claw my admirers.” Lana •silver cat•: “...” Ugh... no, it’s not me .....................................................................................
LittleRabbit1111 · 399.4k Views

A God of hope.

Heath Dollen was a man in his 40s who lived in a suburban complex in Lund, Sweden. He was lonely and spent most of his days tending to himself after an accident that had left him scarred for life. Heath had travelled throughout Europe and Asia, painting and writing avidly about his experiences. When he is not in his apartment, he does his best to give warmth to others around him, helping people around his neighbourhood, aiding in light labour, cleaning the environment, and donating much of his money to people he verified that required it. Heath saw the downtrodden teen Elias drop his phone on accident from the other side of the street. To help, he thought of buying a new phone for this young man. He introduced himself and after gaining their trust, Heath and Elias became good friends and Heath was even nicknamed 'uncle.' There, he was introduced to many games, specifically sandbox games. Heath heard of Games like Minecraft and Roblox, but after being introduced to 7 Days to Die, Cities: Skylines, Dwarf Fortress, Enshrouded, Going Medieval, Valheim, Project Zomboid, Rimworld, Vintage Story and more. Heath became an avid gamer while also gaining strength by replacing some of his joints with prosthetics and managing his exercises and diet. It was slow progress, but his life became more fulfilling than ever. Now he had a family to look forward to! But at one point, while Elias was helping with Heath's troubles, he spotted a man who appeared lost, walking across the street in traffic, yet was somehow never hit. Heath said aloud that they should be careful there and asked if they needed assistance. The man, that 'thing,' turned to him. Now walking towards Heath robotically, yet avoiding the vehicles like a phantom, they soon came upon him. Once close enough, its features were noticed: A beautiful, yet uncannily androgynous face, eyes that appeared too clear and glassy, and skin that was too perfect with no features of wrinkles or pores and no hair throughout. A voice that sounded harmonic with the world spoke, yet their mouth never moved. "Perfect." A melodic sound, one expected for a tenor, it captivated Heath but simultaneously scared those around him, then. . . Suddenly, Heath blacked out. Hearing the cry of Elias for him. He left this world.
Jaedyn_Jasmara · 175.1k Views

Re: Tales of the Rune-Tech Sage

In a realm rife with war and conquest, only the strong and cunning may survive. Planar travel has become the determinant of strength. Nobles and powerhouses travel the myriad planes, invading and plundering them to increase their personal strength, grow their military might and fund their endless wars. A systems engineer and lifelong web novel reader is reborn as Alex Fury—a young noble deemed talentless by his own family. Lacking his family’s bloodline powers and warrior potential, Alex is exiled to a Mage Tower. His fate is clear: master magic... or lose everything. No cheat system. No divine blessing. No hidden power. What he does have is a mind sharpened by logic, engineering... and stories. Blending the System Engineering and web novel knowledge of his previous life with the Rune knowledge of his new world, Alex Fury creates a revolutionary new form of magic unique to him... RuneTech Magic. From Runic Artificial Intelligence to an Interplanar communication networks; From Rune-powered super soldiers to Rune-crafted Power Armours (and mechas), from new energy sources to Perpetual Energy. With this marriage of science and technology, Alex will usher in advances previously thought unattainable in his new world, and his old one. This is a tale of power, rebellion, ambition- and legacy. Empires will rise to crush him. Worlds will try to deny him. But with intellect, invention- and just a spark of madness, he will carve his name into history. Witness the birth of the Rune-Tech Sage, and the beginning of a legend that will echo across worlds.
Gbotty · 1.7m Views

The Girl They Couldn't See

For three years, Autumn Hayes was invisible. The girl in oversized hoodies who ate lunch in the art room. The "charity case" scholarship kid at prestigious Crestwood Academy. The nobody. Then Crew Maverick—golden-haired, devastatingly beautiful, untouchable—asked her to prom. For two perfect months, Autumn believed in fairy tales. She believed someone like him could see someone like her. She gave him her first kiss, her trust, her carefully guarded heart. Until she overheard the truth at prom: "Fifty bucks says I can get the hoodie girl to fall for me by prom night. Easiest money I ever made." The laughter that followed shattered something fundamental inside her. Madison Pierce—Crestwood's queen bee and Crew's ex—had orchestrated the whole thing. A public humiliation designed to remind Autumn exactly where she belonged: beneath them. Autumn ran from that ballroom in a thrift-store dress, mascara running, soul bleeding. She spent the summer after junior year drowning in shame, replaying every moment she'd been stupid enough to believe she mattered. But somewhere between the tears and the rage, Autumn Hayes died. And someone new was born. Three months later, senior year begins. The girl who walks through Crestwood's gates isn't wearing a hoodie. Her previously hidden figure is toned and confident in designer clothes her mysterious "summer job" somehow afforded. Her once-mousy brown hair is now a striking auburn with perfect styling. The glasses are gone, revealing eyes that used to hide behind frames but now meet gazes with unsettling directness. No one recognizes her. Not at first. Crew Maverick does a double-take in the hallway, his practiced charm faltering. Kade Zhang—his best friend and Crestwood's resident bad boy genius—actually drops his coffee. Even Ezra Holloway, the quiet athletic scholarship student who used to nod at Autumn in passing, stares openly. Madison Pierce's perfectly glossed smile cracks when the new girl doesn't shrink from her presence. But here's what none of them understand: Autumn isn't playing their game anymore. She's not here for revenge. She's not here to prove anything. She spent the summer discovering who she is when no one's watching—and she likes that person too much to trade her for their approval. So what if Crew is suddenly desperate to explain, to apologize, to get back what he destroyed? So what if Kade sees her as a puzzle he's determined to solve? So what if Ezra finally finds the courage to say he's noticed her all along? So what if Madison's throne is wobbling now that someone refuses to bow? Autumn Hayes learned the hard way that she was never the problem. They were just too shallow to see her depth. Now they can't look away. But she's already moved on.
ferdinandpeter94 · 179 Views

Invincible! This person has lived for a billion years

Overpowered Protagonist: Yes,Strength of the Protagonist's Superpowers: ∞,Protagonist's Age: ???,Characters with Diverse Personalities: Yes,Interesting Antagonist: Yes Five of the world's wealthiest tycoons descended upon a poverty-stricken district simultaneously, astonishingly just to visit a 20-year-old young man. This young man was their master fifty years ago. Initially, these magnates only acquired some rudimentary knowledge from William Johnson, but that was enough to make them leaders in their respective fields. However, they were stunned by William's ageless visage when they saw him again, as they were unaware that William Johnson had lived for a billion years. He not only established different religions all over the world, but even Alexander the Great was once his student. Yet, after dispersing the tycoons fifty years ago, he chose a long slumber. But now, William Johnson has awakened... --------------------------- Update Schedule: Update daily. Minimum of two chapters per day. If I get drunk, I might update four chapters, haha. Please show your support if you enjoy the story! [50 power stones = 1 bonus chapter] [200 Power stones = 2 bonus chapters] [400 power stones = 3 bonus chapters] ... [300 golden tickets =??? ] Bonus release will drop the following week! Psst, a little secret for the eagle-eyed readers – there are hidden treasures sprinkled throughout the chapters! Keep your eyes peeled for these sneaky surprises and enjoy the bonus rewards they bring!
IvyWoods · 2.4m Views

THE DARK THRONE BLOODLINE EMPIRE

Genre: Dark Fantasy | Historical Fiction | Slow Burn Romance | Mystery The Light That Burns: At the precipice of womanhood, Sunslite is defined by a deep family secret: a peculiar 'light' resides in her unusual, dark eyes—a power that is the key to her ancient lineage. Her mother’s final whisper confirms the stakes: "May your journey be bright... Wherever you go, you carry my heart." The Grand House of Reinhart: Torn from her simple life, Sunslite is whisked away to The Grand House of Reinhart, a sprawling, shadowed gothic manor cloaked in mystery and centuries of tradition. Her father's command is absolute: her inner power will either save her... or burn her to ash. The Guide: Waiting for her is Hridoy (33), her new teacher and guide—a blue-eyed man whose commanding presence and unnerving reverence create immediate fear. While he pledges loyalty, his strange actions (such as a lingering, silent kiss upon her hand) confirm that her path is far from ordinary. The Test of Power: Under Hridoy's watchful, intense gaze, Sunslite must learn to control the volatile magic within. She must navigate a world of ancient libraries, secret pacts, and the overwhelming weight of destiny. Can she master the power of the Reinhart bloodline and survive a teacher who embodies both her greatest comfort and her deepest fear? Read now for a story of inherited magic, gothic intrigue, and a secret that threatens to consume the light of its own bearer.
Oriniska · 18.6k Views

Player 10,000 Years Later (Chainsaw Man × The Boys) [Revised Edition]

Important Note: This version is a remake. Why blame Fujimoto? Because he’s a bit wild when it comes to storytelling—his new Chainsaw Man chapters completely flipped my plans upside down! That forced me to rewrite and adjust a lot of things to fit the new direction. Also, this fanfic is still connected to Shadow Monarch in Star Wars, but with a different main character. In Player 10,000 Years Later, the protagonist is Oh Kang Woo, while in Shadow Monarch in Star Wars, it’s Sung Jin-Woo. Expect the story to feature many cosmic beings and larger multiversal elements Summary: Once upon a time, there was a Control Devil—just like in canon—who loved to control people and was obsessed with the Chainsaw Devil. But in this version, the world has already fused with The Boys universe. That means Makima also facing off against Vought. Two fronts , and she’s probably getting a little tired. However, during her long struggle, something unexpected happens. She meets someone who gives her exactly what she’s always wanted—intimacy, and genuine love. But here’s the twist: that person turns out to be none other than Oh Kang Woo, the Demon King of the Ninth Hell. For someone like Makima, that’s probably the most unexpected bonus imaginable—because when you’re dealing with a Demon King, giving away an entire planet is nothing more than handing over a marble. What to Expect: • Chainsaw Man × The Boys × Multiverse fusion • Overpowered MC — Oh Kang Woo, the Demon King of the Ninth Hell • Makima’s character and emotions deeply reshaped by Kang Woo’s presence • Denji taking a background role while the main focus is on Kang Woo and Makima • Early multiverse interference and crossover characters • Chaotic, unpredictable protagonist with doubled madness • Massive influence on the fused world’s balance and power structure • Story-driven progression — not instant domination or one-punch style • A King commanding a vast, terrifying army across realities
xander_zone · 165.1k Views

Lazy Salvation

“The boogeyman of Outer Gods, protector of Earth, humanity’s last stand—Miratheris’s son has returned.” I was drowning in sloth. The color of life had drained from my eyes, leaving only shades of grey. Doing anything felt like punishment. Looking for a job? A laughable idea. I did everything I could to stay disconnected from reality. Gambling. Drinking. Even suicidal stunts. Anything to escape the numbness that clawed at my mind for even a second. But everything comes at a cost. I abandoned my family. Broke the heart of the only woman who ever loved me. And wasted every damn day like it didn’t matter. I became the kind of man society throws out with the trash. But life didn’t spare me. Not even when I hit rock bottom. Deceived, shackled, and sold into another world— I spent the rest of my days as a slave. Forced to fight monsters ripped straight out of myth. At the very end, all I could do… was wish. Just one more chance. One shot to make things right. … Born a prodigy, Ashen Hart moved through life like a golden boy. What others worked for, he mastered with ease. At first, it felt like a blessing. The validation, pride, and accomplishment felt sweet. But even honey spoils when you’re drowning in it. The more success he tasted, the more hollow it all became. And when a mysterious power awakened within him, letting him see moments into the future— The world lost all color. And then all meaning… Nothing could surprise him. Nothing could move him. He spiraled. Ashen threw it all away—ambition, love, purpose— and embraced the slow death of apathy. But fate wasn’t done with him. Kidnapped by a shadowy organization and forced into a hidden war, he learned the brutal truth: he wasn’t special. He was fodder. Cannon meat to delay the inevitable. But somewhere, buried beneath sloth and cynicism, the genius stirred. The apathy rotted away. And Ashen Hart, the failure, became Ashen Hart, the wretched. The unkillable. From a discarded pawn to the final hope of mankind. And when it was over—when even the gods had fallen— he was left alone. At his dying breath, the Earth’s spirit, Miratheris, answered his plea. She rewound time, giving him one last shot. But not without a price. She kept his memories intact… and delayed their return just enough so his younger self could bear the weight. Ashen’s second life begins now— and the monsters, both within and beyond, are about to learn what regret truly feels like. ═══⟲══════⟲══════⟲═══ This book was previously titled The Second Coming of Tranquility (TSCOT).
Hushfire · 200.8k Views

Surrounded by Monsters

Chase was the ultimate divine weapon: a ruthless, time-shattered warrior tasked with executing the enemies of his contracted goddess—be they heretics, kings, rival champions, or even minor gods. For centuries, he carried out his grim duty, killing without question, his loyalty absolute. When the time finally came to claim his long-awaited payment, his ancient contract was violently voided. The Goddess, in a moment of catastrophic carelessness, accidentally killed him by forgetting that human flesh cannot withstand the divine realm. To escape the consequence—a massive payment she couldn't afford—the dishonest deity did the next best thing: she granted him his desire and an "extra wish" and immediately dumped his soul into a new, unfamiliar reality. He awoke as a baby in a world unrecognizable to him, one filled with seductive, predatory Monster Women and humans who, despite the veneer of normalcy, are hiding terrifying powers and darker intentions. Vowing to leave his life of bloodshed behind, Chase grows up using the handsome, pre-Awakened body the Goddess provided to him, choosing a simple, anonymous life as an office worker at a major game development company. But anonymity is impossible for an "Awakened" human who unknowingly emits a rare, desirable essence that grants god-like power to those who consume it. Now, Chase's quiet cubicle has become a hunting ground. His immediate problem: his powerful, alluring co-workers. Mostly vampires, demons, and beast man, they are drawn to him like moths to a flame—or, more accurately, predators to prey. Chief among them is his breathtaking, demanding wolf-demon Boss, whose predatory intent is thinly veiled by an executive suit. Will Chase manage to keep his head down and finally achieve the peaceful life he desires, or will the demands of his past and the insatiable hunger of the powerful Monster Women in his office drag him back into a conflict more dangerous than any he faced as a warrior?
jade_astra · 2.7k Views