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Investing in My Crippled Wife: Every Return Makes Me Stronger

Soren Valmere was branded worthless after he failed to awaken three years in a row, becoming nothing more than a family embarrassment with no future. Ethea Morvain was the legendary Ice Empress, but a catastrophic Gate incident left her paralyzed, and her world turned upside down. By a strange twist of fate, these two forsaken souls were forced into an arranged marriage, only to be abandoned by the very families who had made the bargain. But fate had other plans. On the very night of their arranged wedding, Soren awakened a power unlike anything the world had ever seen: the Investment Authority. It rewarded every sacrifice, every risk, and every act of care. And Ethea, the woman the world had given up on, became the center of it all. Risk his life to save hers? Get Supreme Grade returns. Help her cultivate again? Gain an equal amount of experience immediately. Cook and feed her? Become the world’s most skilled chef. But the more Soren learns, the more he begins to realize their marriage wasn't just a simple arrangement. There are secrets buried beneath it, forces moving in the shadows, and truths neither of them were ever meant to uncover. Will he be strong enough to protect her when the real enemy finally shows itself? Will Ethea manage to recover her powers? And what price will he have to pay for the greatest investment of all? _______ _____ _ Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is my first time writing in this genre, so please go easy on me. Furthermore, this is purely a work of imagination. Any similarities to real persons or events are coincidental. I'm here to have fun and, hopefully, entertain you along the way. If you enjoy the story, please add it to your library and throw some power stones and golden tickets my way. Comments and feedback are always welcome. Extra Tags: #ArrangedMarriage #ContractMarriage #HiddenPower #Awakening #IceEmpress #CrippledFemaleLead #MaleLeadGrowth #PowerCouple #SlowBurnRomance #HealingTogether #Investing #Cultivation #AbandonedByFamilies #FromZeroToHero #EmotionalInvestment
Peace_in_Chaos · 5.8m Views

Marvel: I Became Homelander by Sacrificing Items

"In New York City, it's perfectly normal for Mr. Arbiter to have several female friends," Scarlet Witch declared matter-of-factly. Ghost-Spider, Black Cat, Mistress Death, Quake, and the other heroines all nodded in agreement. ... Reincarnated into Gwen Stacy's universe as Peter Parker, our protagonist finds himself in a rather unfortunate situation. Not only does he fail to become Spider-Man, but he's also inherited a storyline that practically guarantees his death. Needless to say, Peter is freaking out. Fortunately, he awakens the Sacrifice System, which allows him to sacrifice items associated with Marvel characters in exchange for points to strengthen himself. The remains of a radioactive spider, the Mark I Iron Man armor, Black Widow's skintight bodysuit, the Heart-Shaped Herb, wreckage from a Chitauri spacecraft, an Asgardian warrior's armor... Sacrifice them! Sacrifice them! I'll fucking sacrifice everything! Rewards obtained: The Twelve Talismans, Zanpakutō, the Six Powers, Rinnegan, Kamen Rider Drivers, and countless other abilities from across the multiverse. He starts out keeping his head down in New York City, determined to survive. By the end, he's become a force of nature who makes Homelander look tame. Peter: "I can do whatever the fuck I want! Hey, you purple potato! What are you staring at? Come fight me one-on-one!" Before Thanos can even respond, all the heroines turn toward Peter at once. "One-on-one? With me?" Peter: "???"
lestusk · 160.7k Views

The magic Devanandanika Mayatri

Genre:(21+) Dark Fantasy, Mythological Romance, Psychological Thriller This is a breathtaking tale of hidden powers, forbidden passion, and ancient celestial politics. 1. Aelira Profile:A powerful and highly intelligent Seraphim endowed with seven radiant, glowing wings. Powers:Wields supreme cosmic and divine Seraphim energy capable of silencing any deity in the heavens. She possesses the extraordinary ability to bring opponents completely under her control through sheer power and intellect. 2. Amor (God of Love) Profile:The supreme deity of love, attraction, and desire (Cupid). PowersCan manipulate the hearts, desires, and emotions of both mortals and gods. He also holds the ability to keep their sanctuary completely concealed and manifest divine, soul-bound life through mystical creation rather than biological gestation. 3. Lucian (Aelira's Elder Brother - S-Rank) Profile: An elite S-Rank entity born from a perfect fusion of Seraphim lineage and ancient cosmic darkness, silently watching the unfolding events from afar. Powers:Possesses hyper-acute omniscient perception to monitor everything from vast distances, complete dominion over hidden shadows and invisibility, and an absolute sovereign pressure that can freeze the power and arrogance of mighty deities. 4. King Mars (God of War) Profile: The formidable and authoritative ruler of the royal palace, representing war and destruction. Powers: Immense physical strength and royal dominion, though he is easily unsettled, mentally and physically, when confronted by the true might of Aelira's Seraphim powers. 5. Queen Venus Profile:The goddess of beauty, grace, and royal allure within the palace. Powers:Possesses supernatural mesmerizing and seductive charms, though she remains currently unaware of the deep, hidden conspiracies and cosmic power struggles unfolding behind the scenes. 6. Cupid (The Son) Profile: The first miraculous divine child born from the union of Amor and Aelira. Powers: Inherited divine and celestial bloodlines, manifesting rapid growth, defying the normal rules of time and gestation, and sprouting glowing, delicate divine wings from his back. 7. Astra (The Little Sister) Profile: Cupid's mysterious and adorable younger sister, born from raw cosmic energy. *Powers:Space and time distortion (teleportation), a shimmering starlight aura and protective shield that deflects dark magic, and deep telepathic mind resonance to sense and harmonize with her parents' emotions.Kaelen (Cupid's Older Brother) Profile: The eldest divine son born to Amor and Aelira, possessing a fierce blend of celestial love, Seraphim sovereignty, and raw cosmic energy. Powers: Energy Manipulation & Astral Blasts: He can channel pure celestial energy into destructive or protective shockwaves, allowing him to pierce through divine barriers. Temporal Acceleration: Unlike his younger sister Astra who bends space-time for travel, Kaelen can accelerate time around objects or opponents, aging them or speeding up combat reflexes to a blinding degree. Celestial Armor Manifestation: He can instantly summon impenetrable armor forged from starlight and pure divine will to protect himself in high-stakes cosmic warfare.
orinskha_shadow · 16.4k Views

Transmigrated into Werewolf Novel: I'm a Villainess, Not Your FL!

Note: This is not your typical werewolf story. It's an absurd comedy. Leave your expectations for angst, drama, and seriousness at the door~ Azura devours stories of fake daughters, hidden heiresses, and satisfying divorces like a fine wine, but there's one genre she can't stand: werewolf romances. Alphas, fated mates, moon goddesses? It's a cheesy mess she actively avoids. So, of course, that's exactly where fate decides to dump her. After a conveniently 'tragic' accident, Azura wakes up in the body of a villainess—her own namesake, no less—in the very werewolf novel she once scorned. Her knowledge of the plot is embarrassingly sparse, limited to the erotic chapters she’d skimmed for curiosity's sake. Undeterred, she formulates a simple plan: befriend the heroine she’s destined to torment and secure a peaceful ending. The result? She accidentally traumatizes the poor girl even more. To make matters catastrophically worse, she doesn't just tangle with one male lead. She snags all four of them. And after a chaotic kidnapping and a night of... complicated events, she finds herself pregnant with their babies. Now, her grand quest for redemption has devolved into a farce of epic proportions. How is she supposed to be a reformed villainess when she's accidentally stolen the show, terrified the heroine, and is now expecting a litter of pups with the four most powerful Alphas in the territory? Being bad was supposed to be easy. Turns out, trying to be good is a full-time, high-stakes, pregnancy-riddled disaster.
callciel_rin · 134.3k Views

Rebirth: Beasts Bound

[MATURE CONTENT 18+] “You want us Master?” Ryker murmured, his voice low and dangerous as he stepped closer. Azrael’s fingers trailed fire up my exposed thighs, slow and deliberate. I exhaled sharply, my cheeks burning under their combined heat. Veyra’s lips brushed teasing kisses along the edges of mine, soft yet claiming. I arched instinctively as Thyrian’s hand slid to my nape, his mouth pressing gentle, reverent bites that sent shivers racing down my spine. “Who’s your favorite?” they demanded in unison, voices thick with hunger. I moaned softly, words trembling out: “I love all of you.” ****************** I walked in on my fiancée fucking my stepsister. I demanded answers, but instead was met by a blade to the heart. Death should have been the end. Instead, I woke up trapped inside the novel I’d devoured, reincarnated as the villainess doomed to die at the hands of her four ruthless male consorts. Ryker(Fox). Azrael(Demon). Veyra(Succubus). Thyrian(Merman). Powerful. Possessive. Lethal. Each one helped orchestrate her execution in the original story. Now the rules are clear if I want to survive this twisted world: Make my consorts fall desperately in love with me. Never draw the attention of the untouchable female lead. But stealing their hearts means claiming everything that was hers power, devotion, desire. She’s divine, adored, invincible. I’m hunted, despised, clinging to the lowest rank. Every touch ignites obsession. Every kiss hides a threat. Every whispered “mine” could be my salvation… or my undoing. Can a villainess rewrite her fate and keep four dangerous men wrapped around her finger? Or will their love consume me before I even survive the first season?
Becky_b · 191.2k Views

I Got Possessed By A Succubus Queen

[Warning: Mature Content +18] Tired of smutty reincarnation and system novels? Oh boy, I got something here for you. ------------------------------------------- Synopsis : Alex is an ordinary college student. No, he is an extraordinary person, 19 years old and a loner on top of that. It is his freshman in college, but unlike most freshmen; he spends most of his time studying and reading books alone. Sounds typical, right? However, the reason for being an outcast and an introvert, despite being a good looking pal, is his eyes' color! Yes! His looks are above average, he is handsome and charming. Even so, his eyes' iris are uniquely red. He was brought into the world with a rare condition; it made him unlike the other kids his age and he got bullied for having such oddish eyes the whole time, which became his usual life... . UNTIL everything fortunately started changing!  . . . After he got possessed by a succubus queen!...Who is in a dire need of his help... . . . . --------------------------------- • Quick Development In Characters! • A Nice Plot! • Perfect Hot Smutty Scenes! • Lots Of Harem! • No NTR, No R*pe! • No Strong Inc*st (Blood Related) • Balanced Romance! • Loveable Characters! • Tragedy And Dark Moments (Rarely) • Heart-Warming Romance! • Kinks And Fetiches --------------------------------- Hello there, guys! I hope you guys give this a read! if you are comfortable with the tags below, I highly recommend you read this novel and give it a try! You won't regret it! Also, I would like to apologize for the quality of the writing in the first chapters, properly between the 1st and 20th chapter, but I promise it only gets better, as well as longer. Basically, if you cannot handle grammatical mistakes please don't read this For more information about this work, its character reference images, and more announcements, you will find everything on my discord server! https://discord.com/invite/4RJXUuq3dW ------------------------------ Tags: Action - Romance - Slice of Life -Harem - R-18 - Comedy - Fantasy- Genius Protagonist - Handsome Male Lead - Cute Female Leads - Beautiful Female Leads - Calm Protagonist - Shameless Protagonist- Poor to Rich - Overpowered MC - Smart MC- Vampires - Fantasy Creatures - Mature - Tragedy- Succubus Female Lead - Mature Content - ------------- -- --------------- The book cover is made by an AI, a model mixed by me, which kinda makes the illustration originally mine. Cover illustration credit: MasterY :)
MasterY · 3.8m 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 dismissed as talentless by his own family. Struggling to awaken his family’s bloodline talents and the warrior potential his family expects of him, Alex is sent off to a Mage Tower. His fate is clear: forge a path for himself... or lose everything. 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 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, technology and the arcane, 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. Discord: https://discord.gg/bf8txaTs3Z
Gbotty · 3.3m Views

Please Give Me a Kiss, Healer!

‘You got a skill from a single kiss?’ E-rank healer Do Ji-woo. She meets a super-handsome, human-shaped monster and awakens for the second time! …But then this monster crosses the gate into reality and starts obsessing over her. “Um, Kang-woo. But we still can’t get married. Marriage is supposed to be between a man and a woman who love each other…” “Yeah, I love you. Ji-woo.” Wait, hold on… “Kang-woo, I’m going to marry a chaebol. Someone with lots of money, lots of land, and even a great company!” “That’s not hard at all.” A few days later. 『Right now, Seo Kang-woo, the third-generation chaebol of Daewoon Group and a returnee, is leaving the Association building!』 …Why are you coming out of there? **** [Skill: Let’s Go to My House (SSS)] [=Creates a safe zone inside a dungeon.] “Jiu, now we have our newlywed home too.” …What kind of ridiculous nonsense is that? And after tasting this scam-level skill, the eyes of the guild master — the strongest, rank 1 — were a little wild. “If you don’t need money or honor, then I’ll give you everything I have.” …Why are you making a scout offer like that? A scam-tier hunter skill + supporting skills honed through games + insanely good luck even the heavens admire. With all three abilities combined, Ji-woo has only one wish. “Um, could you all leave? This is my cozy little home, you know.” Associated Names 뽀뽀해주세요, 힐러님 Author(s) 채터링 Artist(s) Ryo 료 Year 2024 Status in COO Complete - 193 Chapters
Rin_MIsaki · 922 Views