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Beneath His Skin

Just a heads up: this story is set in an ancient world, but the characters might occasionally sound a bit more modern. I wanted to keep it lively and relatable, so don’t be surprised if you catch some phrases or expressions that feel like they belong in today’s world! ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** Caution: This book contains mature content and is intended for adult readers only. She was too weak to stand beside him. And his heart already belonged to another. Azura Moryn knows the rules of the Crescent Moon Pack:power is everything, and without it, you are nothing. Rankless and orphaned, she has survived on the edges by being invisible. But invisibility is not weakness, it’s a choice. Behind her quiet exterior is a resilient spirit, a surprising bravery, and a clumsy, lovable heart that refuses to be crushed, even when the odds are impossible. Rhydor Drakemire has everything. Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, feared and respected. Groomed for greatness. And deeply in love with the woman he plans to make his Luna. So when fate makes Azura his mate, the choice is simple. He rejects her. A weakling has no place beside an Alpha. And he refuses to give up the woman he loves. The bond should have shattered. Instead, something ancient awakens. Forbidden magic stirs beneath the pack lands. Golden light erupts. Pain tears through them both. And when they wake, the world is wrong. Azura opens her eyes inside the Alpha’s body, strong, powerful, untouchable. Rhydor wakes in hers, powerless, scorned, and unseen. Now their souls switch without warning, trapping them in each other’s skin while enemies circle closer and the pack begins to fracture. Every secret they uncover changes what they thought they knew, about strength, about weakness, about each other. And beyond the pack borders, a brutal Alpha King rises, draining Lunas and hunting power in his obsession with immortality. Old prophecies resurface. Whispers spread of a truth long buried: Only a female Alpha can bring him down. As forbidden magic stirs and betrayal creeps closer than loyalty, an ancient legacy refuses to stay buried any longer. Azura is about to learn the truth of her own blood. And the mate Rhydor rejected may be the one fate chose to change everything. Some bonds are broken by pride. Some curses are written in blood. And some destinies can only be uncovered… ***** Author's little message Dear gentle readers... who am I kidding? I'm just a regular person who loves writing and wanted to share this story with you. Hi everyone! This is only my second book. I'm still learning, but I love these characters with my whole heart. I fell in love with Azura the moment I started writing her. She's stubborn, brave, and never gives up. And Rhydor? He'll frustrate you, make you want to shake him, and then surprise you when you least expect it. I hope you'll love them as much as I do. This story is set in an ancient world, just wolves, magic, mysterious creatures, old secrets and of course my imaginations I promise you this: I will give this story my very best. This is going to be a long journey with twists, tears, and moments that will make you scream (sorry in advance). But I hope you'll stick with me. Your comments mean everything. Every thought, every heart tells me there are real people feeling things alongside me. And your feedback? I want it all. The good, the bad, the "why would you do this to me?!" Every comment helps me grow. So thank you for being here. Thank you for giving my story a chance. Let's take this journey together. Muah!!!
Stephie_writes · 32.2k Views

SSS Ranked Talent: I Can Upgrade My Skills Infinitely

He was a desperate survivor in a world devoured by monsters and gods, only to be granted a second chance. Reborn two years in the past, Alvian awakens moments before the launch of the hyper-realistic VR game "gods domain." He knows the horrifying truth: this is no game. In one year, the Convergence will merge worlds, and humanity will be the prey. During character creation, he makes a gamble that defies all logic. He abandons all pre-set classes for the custom class: "SkillBurst"...no starting skills, no stat bonuses...a path to failure for anyone else. As the system processes his suicidal choice, a new alert flashes before his eyes: [The System, recognizing this extreme handicap, has granted a compensatory reward!] [Ding! You have acquired the Sole SSS-Rank Talent: Super Upgrade System!] Instantly, the rules of the game are shattered. His path is no longer one of desperation, but of absolute domination. ———————— [You have learned the Legendary skill (Shadow Weave)!] [Super Upgrade System Activated! The skill has bypassed its limits!] [Congratulations on acquiring [Shadow Weave +2], granting damage immunity and near-perfect uptime!] While other players grind starter mobs, Alvian becomes an invisible phantom, assassinating a high-level exam boss before anyone can even react. While the academy’s elite follow the rules, Alvian exploits his future knowledge to gain legendary skills and world-first achievements. [You have learned the flawed AOE spell (Frost Descent), noted as un-upgradable with a high chance of self-injury.] [Super Upgrade System Activated!] [Congratulations! The self-harm drawback has been REMOVED! The spell now deals catastrophic damage and applies a powerful slowing debuff!] Armed with a talent that breaks the very concept of limits, Alvian’s rise is unstoppable. Dismissed as a cheater by the academy’s top prodigy? He leaves her in the dust, turning her rivalry into conflicted awe and eventually, hard-earned respect. Faced with an unkillable Apostle of a Calamity Demon? He achieves a World-First kill that puts his name on the global stage and reveals a terrifying truth: the apocalypse is coming faster than he ever predicted. Considered a classless anomaly? He conquers the Overlords Academy Championship, forges a legendary weapon, and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to tear humanity's last bastion apart from the inside. But Alvian’s greatest power isn’t just his talent—it's the knowledge of the horrors to come. He will infiltrate doomsday cults, battle corrupted leaders, and stand against a newly awakened Demon God. Follow Alvian's journey from a traumatized survivor to a world-breaking anomaly. With the Convergence accelerating and humanity's last bastion falling from the sky, will his one-of-a-kind talent be enough to avert the end of the world, or will this second chance be his last?
Knight_Plot · 409.3k Views

The Kingmaker System

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.
AnimeVerseGirl · 505.1k Views

The Milf's Dragon

[Host has been tamed!] [Beast Tamer Connection established!] [Master: Yuki Goldberg (F-Rank beast tamer)] [Tamed Beast (host): SSS-Rank Baby Dragon] Ding! [Exp Threshold Reached! Evolution in progress!] [Host has awakened The Bloodline of The Dragon King] [Bloodline skills integrating!] [Host has Unlocked The SSS-Grade Sovereignty of The Dragon King] [Host has unlocked The SSS-Grade Sovereignty of Destruction] [Host has unlocked The SSS-Grade Sovereignty of Space & Time] [Host has gained the skill: Dragon's eye (SS-Grade)]   [Host has gained the skill: Dragon's Breath (SS-Grade)] [Host has gained the skill: Dragon's Aura (SS-Grade)]   [Host has gained the skill: Dragon's tongue (SS-Grade)]   [Host has gained the skill: Ultra-Regeneration (SS-Grade]   ---- Owen is killed by Truck-kun on the night that he was finally going to confess to his milf crush. But death isn't his end as he reincarnates as a dragon egg in a dungeon, only to end up being tamed by that same milf he had been crushing on. But Unlike Owen's plan to just be an overpowered tamed beast that plays around with his Master's big boobs, he would quickly realizes that with great power comes a great amount of Bullshit scenarios and plot that disrupts his lewd moments and Boobs grabbing opportunities. Witness Owen, an overpowered black dragon hatched from a golden egg, unleash hell as he protects his Milf Master from factions that are desperate to steal her Tamed beast, From Dungeons and Otherwordly invaders threatening the integrity of the Realm's stability, and From Demons and inhumans Aiming to Annex Humanity from the Food chain --- [warning: r18+ scenes]
Bechi_Kingston · 322.7k Views

The 13th Prince Was A Mafia Boss

[WSA 2026 Entry] Angel Dellamorte was the adopted son of the previous boss of the Genovese Mafia Family. After becoming the Don, he took the Genovese Mafia Family to new heights, eliminated their competition, and set them on the path to generational success. But just as things seemed to be going great, he was murdered by the jealous children of the previous boss. Yet, instead of ending up in the afterlife, he ended up in a different world, in the body of Caellum Emberlin, the youngest prince of the King of Emberlin, who died unjustly and was filled with resentment. Apologetic to the person whose body he took over and thankful for a chance to live again, Angel vows to achieve the original Caellum's dream and become the heir of the kingdom, while figuring out how and why he was brought to this new world. Unfortunately for him, others have different plans. The Queen is trying to poison him, his siblings want him gone, and a secret organization wants to wipe out not only the Emberfield Kingdom but also wants to take over the world. And for some reason Caellum, somehow becomes entangled in their plot. He finds himself journeying around the world, meeting mythical creatures, rescuing dignitaries, allying with nations that have never been allied before, and becoming more important than just the heir to the throne of a small kingdom. This book will contain adventure, magic, found family, reincarnation, world traveling, mystical beasts like phoenixes, dragons, beast-people, and more. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/913946/fictions
OgaAlaye · 6.1k Views