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Hearts of the Scorched Marches

Survive the wasteland. Build a utopia. Fall for five impossible mates. In a world where water is currency and the sun burns hope to ash, Meera has nothing left to lose. Betrayed by the man she loved, hunted by the warlord who murdered her father, she flees into the Scorched Marches with a ragtag band of outcasts—beastmen from warring clans who have nowhere else to go. She expects to die in the wasteland. Instead, she becomes their leader. But survival demands more than strategy and sacrifice. It demands alliances with creatures who remember when humans were prey. It demands building settlements in a land that kills the weak. And it demands confronting the five males whose scents call to something primal in her soul—a fated bond she can neither understand nor deny. Kael, the brooding wolf-blooded alpha who challenges her at every turn. Tor, the patient stone-skinned builder who sees her as more than a survivor. Syan, the mysterious serpent healer who tastes her future in venom-laced visions. Rion, the restless hawk-eyed scout who fears commitment more than death. Drayn, the fierce fire-touched smith whose possessive love could consume them both. Five clans. Five mates. One impossible choice—or is it? As dust storms ravage the plains and rival clans circle like predators, Meera must navigate not just the politics of building a utopia, but the dangerous intimacy of hearts that hunger for her touch. Each male offers a piece of what she's lost—protection, stability, understanding, joy, passion. Each bonding ritual binds her deeper to a species she was taught to fear. But love in the wasteland is never simple. Jealousy flares. Ruts bring primal intensity. The settlement whispers about the human who dares claim five beastmen mates. And when ancient prophecies speak of sky fire and the collapse of everything she's built, Meera must decide: Can she be the heart that holds five souls together—or will choosing them all destroy everything? Perfect for readers who crave: * Steamy reverse harem romance with emotional depth * Fated mates from diverse beastmen clans (wolf, stone, serpent, hawk, fire) * Survival and settlement-building stakes * Enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, forced proximity, and possessive males * Ancient Indian cultural influences (inspired by Draupadi's five husbands) * Touch-starved heroine discovering pleasure without guilt * Claiming rituals, scent bonds, and primal mating dynamics In the Scorched Marches, love isn't weakness—it’s the only thing worth fighting for.
Anime_Rise · 26.7k Views

One Piece: My Wife Is The Sun Goddess Luffy

Ralph transmigrated into the world of One Piece. Right at the start, he was rescued by Luffy — only to discover, in shock, that Luffy had become a cute short-haired girl! Luffy… a girl?!!! Luffy had turned into Lufia — how was this adventure supposed to unfold now? She’s the granddaughter of a Marine vice admiral, the daughter of a revolutionary, and since childhood has been led astray by a certain red-haired pirate, dreaming of becoming the Pirate King. She’s optimistic, passionate, and full of dreams. Along the journey, regardless of gender, people are inspired by her, gathering around her as friends. In the end, everyone realises she is the Sun Goddess, destined to save the world! This… actually sounds pretty reasonable! After a kiss that sealed their bond (well — CPR), Ralph’s system awakens. His main quest: become the man of the Pirate King! As long as he gains characters’ affection, he earns rewards — the Six Powers, Haki, navigation skills… Gaining Lufia’s favor makes him grow even stronger. Become the Pirate King’s man, the partner of the Sun Goddess, and the ultimate reward will be granted! Big reward or not, it doesn’t really matter — like the One Piece itself, it might all be intangible anyway. What really matters is that I love girls with short hair, easygoing personalities, and serious foodie tendencies! I’m definitely going to become the Pirate King’s man! Sanji — I’ll compete with you in cooking! Zoro — I’ll compete with you in swordsmanship! Usopp — I’ll compete with you in bragging! Franky — I’ll compete with you in being outrageous! As long as it boosts Lufia’s affection, I’ll do anything! Robin — please don’t fall for me, my heart belongs only to Lufia! Hancock — you’re the worst offender, don’t think being beautiful is enough to—
Aarvan · 2.2m Views

Primordial of the Abyssal Flame

I've been sick ever since I can remember. My dad's a drunk prick, and he doesn't treat my mom very well. My girlfriend cheated on me with my best friend, because she figures I'm going to die soon anyways. They all do. Hell, they're probably right. I've been to countless doctors, and they can't figure out what is wrong with me aside from the fact that my body is slowly shutting down. I don't have any friends anymore. My dad doesn't allow me home anymore, and apparently, I'm not even their real son. That was a real kick in the teeth. Only my mom tries to talk to me still, but there's always hell to pay if my dad catches her. At this point, I've accepted my end, and I wish it would just hurry up. At least, that's what I told myself, until I came across a new fuzzy little friend that would change my entire life. My name is Elias Crosse, and my tale is about get crazy. Notes: This story features an OP MC, so power development and growth isn't really present for him, although there is some. A lot of the growth mainly comes from other characters, and features a focus on said characters. Elias is also not someone who puts up with other character's bullshit, and routinely puts them in their place. I am tired of the trope of characters hiding their powers, or letting other characters walk all over them and theirs because they are not strong enough to do anything. I don't exactly know how to describe my story in terms of a genre. It has action, it has slice of life, and it has romance. There is no fade to black, and I can be very descriptive. This is also a HAREM story. If you don't like that kind of thing, you will not upset me by not reading it. I'd prefer you didn't, honestly. I have been fixing, updating, and changing somethings for consistency, to improve the story, the grammar and errors, and for things to make more sense. Some things may change, as this is a work in progress. The more I write, the better I feel I am becoming. I just write, and I have the ideas of where I am going in my head, but other than that, I just write the story as I see fit. As such, I forget some things, I miss somethings, and most often, some ideas in my head get jumbled together and it ends up not making sense some times. I am working to correct that as best as I can.
D_G_Harbinger · 339k Views

Honkai Star Rail: What Should I Do If Ms.Herta Looks at Me Like This?

[Translation][Slice of Life][Single Female Lead Herta][The Protagonist Will Become an Emanator][There Will Be an Original Planet] "Ms.Herta, what do you think about your assistant Bai Luan always claiming to be not a genius?" "I won't look at him. If I see him, I will just tell him to get back to work." - This conversation is from a hasty interview with Ms.Herta. Bai Luan was reborn by the system in front of the Madam Herta in the Honkai Star Rail world. At this time, the Herta Space Station had not yet been launched, and the simulated universe had not yet been developed... The system asked Bai Luan: "Why should we respect life?" Then he gave Bai Luan two golden fingers: a small dark room with unlimited practice time and the ability to turn the items he made into magical objects. So, in order to help the system understand this, Bai Luan wanted to live a more exciting life, so he... He tricked the Ms.Herta into believing he could see destiny, letting the Aha take the blame, witnessed the launch of the Herta Space Station, became the Ms.Herta assistant and the station commander, attempted to catch a Strellarons with his hands, completed all 52 courses of the Godfather of Truth, acted like a genius in front of the Genius Club members, and helped build a simulated universe... As I spent more time with Ms.Herta, something started to look a little off in her eyes... She seemed to really think I was a genius... Wait, why is Nous looking at me too?! How did I trick you too?! Even now, if I say I'm not a genius, do you still believe me? p*treon/Az_Ki
Az_Ki · 2.4m Views

Reborn in another world as a Hermaphrodite

There was once an innocent little boy who was about to graduate high school. But suddenly, a truck ran him over before he could set foot in adult life. From the cruel twist of fate, he learns that after a person dies, they simply go to a result screen—a simple score system based on how publicly known they are. Being a nobody, he had enough points to use the wheel spin—three shots that would determine his upcoming life. The wheel first landed on females, crushing his hope of keeping his gender. But he wasn't just going to give up so easily, as the male section somehow still remained. The next spin didn't land on what he hoped for. With one last shot, he slammed the button and prayed. A miracle, almost as if god answered his prayer, appeared right before his eyes as it landed on a male. "Thank you, God! I knew you'd never give up on me like that——Wait, what do you mean that's a bug?" Before he could say anything, he was reborn into a fantasy world where magic and cultivation coexist. Want to find out what he got for his upcoming adventure? Well, let's just say he experiences the three stages of grief with his awful luck. --- Disclaimer: Some of the love interests are related to the main character, and the main character's love interests are only towards women. Three/Four uploads a week. Every single one of the older chapters has been fully edited to reflect what I wanted for the book's direction. If you're reading this on other sites, you may not see the most up-to-date changes. Discord server if you want to talk or have questions: https://discord.gg/hnXMFwfVR3
IPI · 513.8k Views

Mahabharat: Shiva’s Last Variable

Himanshu was just an ordinary eighteen-year-old—an orphan scraping through life—until a heated argument about Karna and Arjuna became the last conversation he would ever have. Struck down by a god’s wrath for daring to question divine actions, his life ends abruptly… but not completely. Before his soul can fade into oblivion, he is summoned by Lord Shiva. Declaring that Himanshu’s death was unjust and premature, Shiva offers him a second chance—one bound not by mercy, but by purpose. A sacred duty awaits him in a world where Dharma is on the verge of collapse. Reborn in the era of the Mahabharata, Himanshu quickly realizes something is terribly wrong. The timeline exists. The kingdoms stand. The great war approaches. But the one who anchors destiny itself… Lord Krishna is missing. Without Krishna, the balance between Dharma and Adharma begins to shatter. Heroes waver. Villains rise unchecked. Fate itself grows unstable. Armed with three extraordinary boons—a mysterious system that rewards his actions, unnatural luck, and unmatched talent in all arts and combat—Himanshu steps into a story that was never meant to unfold this way. But in a world where destiny has lost its guide… Even the smallest change can birth unimaginable consequences. As he navigates alliances, alters events, and challenges the very will of the gods, Himanshu must confront a terrifying truth: Is he here to save this world… —or to decide if it deserves to be saved at all? ====================================== (Author note:) This story was a heavy A.U and all those characters belong's to the OG creator of the epic. Except the Mc and Oc. And I would never disrespect them. I hope you guys give me your opinion and idea's. WARNING: If you don't feel like you dislike A.U on Mahabharat then there is a chance you might not like the story. And the story won't just follow the book or any serials. It's A.U so might feel a mix kind of feeling. Bye guys I hope you enjoy the story.
Karikalan_000 · 1.5m Views

Beast Taming: Reincarnated With The Ultimate Bond System!

Aiden Nightshade wakes up in a dark, unfamiliar forest with no memories of who he is or how he got there. The air is thick with danger, and monstrous creatures lurk in the shadows, watching him. Before he can even move, a glowing panel appears in front of him. [Welcome to the Ultimate Bond System.] A cold, synthetic female voice echoes in his mind. It tells him to tame the beasts, bond with them, and grow stronger together. But this system isn’t normal. When Aiden forms a bond with a beast, it doesn’t just become his companion—it transforms into a powerful humanoid woman, one who still has the instincts and memories of the creature she once was. They aren’t just allies. They feel his pain, share his power, and their devotion to him is absolute. As Aiden explores this strange world, he quickly realizes something—no one else can do what he does. Other tamers can control beasts, but they can’t make them evolve like he can. They do have a system but nothing like his. With his growing army of beast-women by his side, Aiden will carve his own path, breaking the rules of this world. And when he discovers that the deepest bonds unlock unimaginable strength, he understands one thing—this isn’t just about surviving. It’s about rising above everything. It’s about domination. In a world ruled by beasts, only one man will stand at the top. --- Release schedule: 12:00 PM IST --- Support this story by adding it to your collection, giving Power Stones, and Golden Tickets! For private discussion, reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/2zz2Csj9UQ ---
LeoDGreed · 842k Views

The Strongest Businessman: Becoming the Strongest through Business

[Disclaimer: This will be a story with a slow start. This story does not just follow one Main Character. Some books may follow different MCs and converge to a major event for another Book.] His story is known as the greatest motivational story to all. Dylan Ford was nothing but a homeless orphan. In the streets of New York, he had survived through countless fights and dangerous encounters with the mafia. With his fists and wits, he overcame both adversity and poverty. However, at the peak of his success, his brother and his most trusted aid, Dale Ford, plotted against him. This meticulous plot which involved many of his brother's enemy claimed his life. In his dying moments, a flash of white lightning devoured him. Suddenly, he found himself waking up in an unfamiliar world with a brand new body. Unlike peaceful reincarnations, Dylan (?) wakes up in a body that was involved in a war outside this gigantic city! He encounters a wounded knight, Kaiden who risked his life to save his princess and an outstanding sword genius with a strange heartbeat named Victoria who were fighting a demonic venomous beauty, Yumi and her master. Waking up a few days after this war, Dylan slowly adapts to a new body that contains an astonishing secret in a foreign world with seemingly endless wonders! He discovers the Cosmic God Mansion, a mysterious titanic mansion in his mind and is shocked by the profound abilities and secrets he receives from it. He soon discovers that he reincarnated in a world with special powers such as Martial Spirits, Innate Energy and Avatars accompanied by powerful beasts called Mystical Beasts! Things he thought only existed in novels! But what shocks him even more is that unlike normal reincarnations in novels, his was completely different. How can a body contain two souls? He is one of the Nine Unknowns that will overturn the order of this universe! This is his journey to becoming the strongest through business in a world of cultivation! Word Count per Chapter: 1500-3000 To anyone interested : Follow me in Instagram: legend_of_genesis Join me in Discord for a chat! https://discord.gg/CSn2enC
Legend_of_Genesis · 246.9k Views

Blood Between Banners

Altherea was once a vast and unified empire, stretching across regions and continents, home to countless cultures and peoples. Within its borders lived those who studied magic and those who pursued the laws of the universe, all coexisting under a single banner. That age, however, has long since faded into history. In its ruins now stand two rival powers: Velarith, the empire of mages, devoted to magic and arcane supremacy, and Astrixion, the empire of Weapon Masters, driven by science, strategy, and martial strength. Once siblings beneath the same empire, the two nations are now locked in an endless and bitter war. Yet amid the bloodshed and hatred, fate brings together two individuals destined to alter the course of history. One is Liora Ruach, a Velarian girl born from the once-glorious Ruach family, direct descendants of Velarith’s founding empress, now a name burdened with disgrace and suspicion. The other is an Astrixian orphan Caelum Blackmoor, a boy shaped by the battlefield, who has lost everything to the war yet continues to move forward in silence. From opposite sides of a divided world, their meeting marks the beginning of a story that will challenge empires, unravel long-buried truths, and decide whether Altherea’s legacy ends in destruction—or reconciliation. Authors Note: Halooo this novel is something that has been under work for a year and is also my very first novel. The novel’s general story has already been written from start to finish but finer details have yet to be completed to accommodate any new ideas and also any comments/suggestions that you viewers might have. This is a spin on the normal genre of romeo and juliet romance which has become repetitive and boring, hence this novel is supposed to be similar to a typical and average love novel at least at first…. But besides that this novel will have a weekly post of 1 episode. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy
Thewatermelon · 23.3k Views