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Never Trust A Shadow After Dark

WSA 2025 entry. The Shadowhurst men… wealthy, handsome and enigmatic bachelors.... who's the best for Lisa? After dying in the French Revolution, Lady Melisandre ‘Lisa’ Belmont is given a second chance at life. So to survive and turn the present life of her namesake around. Lisa will need to gain financial independence by getting rid of her conniving manager Robert. Quickly find out who murdered her namesake before the culprit returns to finish the job. Also, fulfill a promise to her own mother Millicent, who sacrificed her life. So that her only daughter Lisa, who was born devoid of magic and unaware that magic existed until the day she died, can live her current life to the fullest. After a night of excessive partying, she wakes up married to a stranger and manipulated into an unlikely partnership. In exchange for staying married, her husband agrees to give her protection and help her find the killer since it coincides with his own mysterious plans. If she manages to stay alive, Lisa will have to choose whether or not to stay married to her new husband who is turning out to be as tempting as sin. Lisa, a country-bred innocent, is an intriguing novelty for her husband’s rivals who prefer the shadows over the sunshine. As her reckless nature forces Lisa into one dangerous encounter after another. The men in her proximity find themselves either fighting a need to protect her or a raging hunger to possess her. Since her temporary husband is not without competition, Lisa will just have to search her heart before it's too late and never trust a shadow after dark.
NixOrtikal · 766 Views

Moonshine made me blind to this pyramid scheme

"There was lots of moonshine, of both visible and liquid kind. Some casual blindness, a bit for facts and a bit for logic. Naturally there was a pyramid as well, as all good stories need one at minimum. Schemes were what started it all. Once upon a time, as if it was a fairy tale." Mani mused between hiccups, but then got interrupted by Yax flipping their table "It's not a fairy tale! I did not sign up for no friggin fantasy! It's a proper science fiction! Sci-fi! With technology and stuff.." Cid pulled him down by his shoulder "Sit down! Look what mess you made.." and then started cleaning it up without a second thought. Ivory giggled while trying to snatch another bottle from Jone who pushed him back while seriously stating "All technology at certain point starts resembling magic to those who do not understand it." "Hear, hear" Blaze confirmed from his spot on the floor with one hand waving up and showing a peace sign for some reason. Next to him, twins were out and snoring already. Mani pursed his lips and looked up into the sky. There was no moon, just gazillions of stars twinkling in a chorus of light. He will stick to it being magic. It's not like what he thinks can change anything. He hiccuped again. Yax settled down and got another bottle of whatever was brewed in this batch. He had to admit some parts were rather mystical. Like this holy potion. Or Mani. Mani was most definitely something magical. But he is not going to say it. And no one can know what he thinks to himself. He grinned, satisfied by himself and his skill to keep secrets. Next to him, Cid rolled his eyes, there goes Yax, spilling the beans to whoever wants to listen his 'secret thoughts'. Not like anyone was sober enough to pay attention. "Time to end this party." He said while standing up and dragging Yax towards the tent he shared with Ivory. "Tomorrow is another day where we have to rise up and do our best to save the world." Even he did not believe it any more. The jungle was endless, beasts were fierce, and gods above were laughing louder and louder from that abyss they call home.
ZewaOutOfTheBox · 215 Views

The Mech Touch

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website.
Exlor · 53.4m Views

Dawn of Apocalypse: Accidentally Dragging My House to Another Doomsday

Bai Xiaotong's biggest plot twist in life came through transmigration. However. instead of landing in a romantic fairytale or a fantastical wonderland, she found herself trapped in an even worse nightmare. A cataclysm so insane, it made her original apocalyptic world seem like a playground. In this world devoid of dungeon gates and dungeon breaks— hordes of walking dead carrying a deadly virus are piling up the streets instead. One bite doused in the mutated corpse's body fluid—that's all it takes to turn someone into a grotesque, withered monster. "What the hell? Do I have some skill that attracts tragedy and bad luck?!" Of all places to end up, why did she land in a starving world full of freakishly weak people who can’t even kill a single monster without ending up with a broken nose and smashed chin? Should she At least be grateful that she still has access to her house, even in the end of times? No that's hardly enough to compensate and appease her just thinking of the real kicker. It’s not the monsters; it’s not even the chaos—it’s the fact that... "Waaah! It hurts! My stomach’s going to burst!" "Ho-Honey!" 'Oh god, I think I broke my waaaaater!' "AHH! You stupid Father, stop minding t the zombies outside and assist me! Your unborn child is coming out!" How did she end up in a zombie apocalypse and wake up going through excruciating labor?! She’s never been to a relationship, and now she’s suddenly giving birth? Damn, this is insane. --- WSA2025 Entry
Azhe_ · 982 Views

Journey of the Nature’s Heir

In a universe where countless worlds and realms are woven together by the Deity’s divine essence, there exists an artifact of unimaginable power—the Ring of the Deity. Created at the dawn of time, it holds the ability to shape reality itself, control cosmic forces, and maintain the delicate balance between light and darkness. For millennia, the ring lay hidden, its power dormant, awaiting the arrival of the one destined to wield it. On a small, inconspicuous planet, far from the heart of the Deity's realm, a sixteen-year-old boy unknowingly stands on the precipice of destiny. Born into an ordinary world, the Deity’s life takes a fateful turn when the ring, lost to the cosmos long ago, descends from the heavens and lands on his planet. This event sets into motion a chain of occurrences that will change the course of the universe forever. As the Deity discovers the incredible power of the ring, he learns that he is the chosen heir, a being selected by the Deity to restore balance and protect the cosmos from an impending catastrophe. But the ring is not just a symbol of power—it is the key to unlocking his true potential and transforming into a being of immense strength and knowledge. With the ring, the Deity is thrust into a world beyond his comprehension, filled with ancient secrets, forgotten realms, and dangerous adversaries who will stop at nothing to claim the ring for themselves. As the Deity embarks on his journey, he must face not only external threats but also the internal struggle of understanding his true identity and the burden of his role as the universe’s protector. With each step, the boy grows stronger, more capable, and closer to realizing his destiny: to become the God of the Universe, the embodiment of balance and creation. However, this journey is not without sacrifice. As the Deity learns to wield the powers of the ring, he will be forced to confront the very nature of existence itself, questioning the cost of ultimate power and the true meaning of his mission. Along the way, he encounters allies who guide him, enemies who challenge him, and the ever-present mystery of the Deity’s will, which seems to be unfolding in ways he cannot yet understand. In Journey of the Nature’s Heir: The Beginning Volume 1, the Deity’s adventure is just beginning. His transformation from a naive boy to the universe's savior will take him through cosmic battles, spiritual awakenings, and the discovery of the boundless potential within him. The fate of the universe hangs in the balance, and only by embracing his destiny can the Deity hope to prevent the unraveling of existence.
Onedan · 143 Views