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For centuries, humanity knew only war—until the sky shattered, spilling fiends from a nightmarish realm. Nations united to fight the monstrous invasion, but a new threat emerged: half-bloods, humans with fiendish powers, hunted as witches. Driven to desperation, some fought back, igniting a rebellion that scarred the world. Now, centuries later, magic hides in secret hearts, old grudges fester, and the shadows of the netherworld wait to strike again. Humanity must confront its own hatred—or be consumed.

In a Victorian metropolis powered by biomechanical magic, Kaelen Draven is an apex predator hiding among scavengers. A Lingard elite with a "Taker’s" blade and a cold-burning chip in his spine, he lived by a hypocrite's oath—until the man who betrayed him bought the city. ​Now, trapped in a corrupt Bureau of Justice, Kaelen must lead a squad of broken misfits to dismantle a conspiracy that turns human lives into industrial fuel. In a world of legalized slaughter, the only way to save the weak is to become the monster the King fears most.

In a world where survival is a daily battle, Aarav was just another invisible boy—poor, ignored, and forgotten by everyone around him. But everything changes the night he receives a mysterious call… a call that leads him to a path no ordinary person would dare to walk. What begins as a desperate attempt to escape poverty slowly turns into something far more dangerous. Power, secrets, and darkness start consuming him from within. The line between right and wrong begins to blur… and the boy who once dreamed of a better life starts losing himself. As betrayal, ambition, and hidden truths unfold, Aarav is forced to make choices that will change him forever. Will he rise above the ashes and become the man he once wanted to be… or will he embrace the darkness and become something the world fears? Because some stories aren’t about heroes. Some stories are about the birth of a devil.

Summary of the Story: The Price of Misplaced Trust The story follows Rina, a kind and intelligent girl whose life takes a tragic turn after she rescues her long-lost friend, Leva. While Rina offers Leva loyalty and a home, Leva—hardened by a troubled past—responds with envy and betrayal. Through manipulation and lies, Leva poisons the mind of Rina’s mother, causing her to turn against her own daughter and embrace Leva instead. Feeling abandoned and broken, Rina finds a brief moment of solace in caring for a stray kitten, but its eventual death plunges her back into despair. In a cruel twist of fate, Rina is accidentally struck and killed by a car driven by her own mother, who was searching for her in a state of distress. Upon realizing she has killed her daughter due to her blind trust in Leva’s lies, the mother loses her mind. The story serves as a haunting warning about the dangers of hasty judgments and the devastating consequences of misplaced trust.

Woo Jin was once a genius actor—a recluse who lived in total isolation after a traumatic past forced him to sever all ties with the world and abandon his career. After years in the shadows, he finally decides to take one last chance on a massive, career-defining project. But instead of waking up on a film set, he opens his eyes in a gloomy, opulent manor reeking of stale alcohol. He has become Victor von Hellsworth: a drunken aristocrat, the most loathed father in history, and the man whose death at the hands of his own children is destined to trigger the end of the world. Now, trapped in the body of a villain, Woo Jin must deliver the performance of a lifetime. To survive, he must play the role of the father and the tyrant, using only his acting mastery to navigate a world of magic and knights where his own children are the ones thirsting for his blood.

Yu Jingcheng transmigrates the Douluo Continent become a 100,000-year-old Golden Earth Dragon King, thirty years before the beginning of the story. "The original work never mentioned that there's a 100,000-year-old Golden Earth Dragon King. There's a high chance I'll be hunted down within these thirty years." "Instead of living in fear, why not..." "Possess Yu Xiaogang!" At this time, Yu Xiaogang has just left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect. "Useless? No, this is an excellent vessel for possession!" "Luo Sanpao contains the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon," so Yu Jingcheng willingly sacrifices himself to Yu Xiaogang. "You flow with the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon, yet your brilliance is obscured." "I am willing to sacrifice all my cultivation to you, to help your martial soul evolve and ascend to godhood!" Yu Xiaogang is overjoyed. A pie has fallen from the sky! A 100,000-year-old soul beast willingly sacrifices itself? Yu Xiaogang trembled with excitement: "Senior, you are truly righteous! I, Yu Xiaogang, will certainly live up to your expectations. When I become a god, I will reshape your golden body!" Yu Jingcheng laughed heartily: "Relax. Before the sacrifice begins, I need to infuse your soul and memories into this." "Senior... why is your soul power so violent? Ah!! No!!" Yu Xiaogang was horrified to discover that his consciousness was being rapidly erased. "Xiaogang, you're too useless. Giving you the bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon is a waste." The sacrifice was successful. "Yu Xiaogang" slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife. Behind him, Luo Sanpao roared to the sky, transforming into a majestic Holy Light Dragon. "From this day forward, there is no Yu Xiaogang, only Yu Jingcheng!"

Sebastian never truly lived. Confined to a hospital bed since childhood, his body too weak to walk. The only places he could truly go were the worlds inside stories, comics and manga, fantasy books, games, and legends he consumed endlessly. Then death came quietly, but instead of darkness, Sebastian opened his eyes before a Goddess who offered him a single wish. Any wish. And Sebastian only asked for one thing. To simply live once more, for real this time. The goddess was intrigued by the humility of his request, she revealed a truth most souls never hear: returning to the world he came from was never truly an option. Even if someone wished for it, there was no guarantee they would return to their own reality. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself reborn on The Continent, The World of The Witcher a brutal world of monsters, politics, and endless war and evils both lesser and greater. A violent incident shatters his new beginning and sends Sebastian to the fortress of the witchers: Kaer Morhen. Sebastian awakens a mysterious system… And the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit, granting him Intangibility and dominion over fire. In a land where monsters lurk in forests and humans often prove worse than beasts, Sebastian must learn to survive a world that devours the weak, and sometimes there are no good choices to make.

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

A broken bond. An alpha who refuses to back down. And a secret experiment that could turn werewolves into monsters. Welcome to Code: Fenrir.

[Harry Potter Fanfiction + Mastermind Genre + Strategic Scheming] [Early stages focus on survival and growth; a slow burn] [Ambition and the desire for conquest hidden behind a trustworthy smile and seemingly sincere words] Tver, the most brilliant graduate in Durmstrang’s history, has arrived at Hogwarts. “One day, Muggles will use science to observe magic, expose our secrets, and build mathematical models for every spell. When that day comes, what will wizards do?” “Be locked away like rare beasts in cages?” “Or…”

The Belfast kingdom was a small kingdom amidst other kingdoms, made up of rare-blood elves, who were ever scorned for their almost human like appearance and their limited mana reserves. Yet, they all lived a positive life, not blaming or cursing the humans, or the other demi humans. This is what Renard Belfast, the only child of the Belfast royal family, loved about the kingdom. No matter what, they all kept their smiles, shaping him into a compassionate soul, with dreams of a brighter future. However, the bright mood and innocent smiles were all suddenly tainted by blood, flames, and heaps of corpses when greed fueled armies sent by the neighbouring kingdom attacked, fueled by the greed of land and riches. Unable to fight back, the elves were obliterated, reducing their kingdom into ruins. Renard finds himself stuck under the protective arms of his mother, who had been stabbed from the back, and all he could hear is the screams of his kingdom, leaving him alone and vulnerable, shattering his heart. As hope faded from his eyes, a scavenger called Neil, drawn by the potential spoils of war, discovers him, and takes him under his wing to a distant kingdom, where he can find refuge and safety. He soon gets acclimatized to his new surroundings, as his new found family embraces him, soothing his young heart. But as soon as he buries his trauma, Neil's family is brutally murdered, all in front of him and Kael, igniting a dormant darkness within him. In that moment of darkness and despair, he becomes the chosen host of a Dark Sovereign, who offers him strength and abilities man could never attain, but at what cost? He struggles with the duality of his nature: The everlasting kindness taught by his kingdom, which now seemed too valuable to grant to humans, and the formidable darkness growing in him, granted by the Dark Sovereign. As he learns to harness his new found power, he sets out on two quests; to seek revenge on those who destroyed his family and to reclaim his fallen kingdom, a path full of thorns, blood, smiles, laughs, cries and happiness. His choices will have a heavy impact on his destiny and the world around him. Will he become an Angel; a beacon of hope.... Or will he become a Devil, a beacon of destruction and revenge? ****

Warning {Mature Content} Elaine has spent her life being the responsible one. The one who steps in when things are about to fall apart. So when her grandfather arranges a marriage for her younger cousin Ivy to Zane Whitmore a billionaire CEO with a dangerous reputation Elaine does what she has always done. She takes the burden on herself. What begins as a lie meant to protect Ivy quickly turns into a contract Elaine never meant to sign. Zane Whitmore is cold, controlled, and ruthless in both business and life. He doesn’t believe in love, only leverage. When he meets Elaine, he recognizes something he rarely encounters: a woman willing to stand her ground even when she’s afraid. Their agreement is simple. A marriage on paper. Mutual benefit. No emotions involved. As they are pulled deeper into each other’s lives, secrets begin to surface old betrayals, family conflicts, and a past that ties Zane to Elaine’s brother in ways no one is willing to talk about. The lines between obligation and desire blur, and what started as a sacrifice turns into something neither of them can control. In a world where power dictates everything and trust comes at a cost, Elaine must decide if she’s willing to gamble her heart on a man who could destroy her. A story of contract marriage, buried history, and a love born out of defiance rather than choice. (Mature content) Zane’s lips crush to mine, hungrily tasting my mouth and sucking my tongue into his. He moves lower, nipping at my neck, then my boobs, enveloping his lips around a pink nipple. I sigh in pleasure, my hands sliding into his hair and gripping hard as he bites down and then slips his mouth lower. And lower…….. My eyes fly open as he shoves my dress up to my waist and pulls my panties to the side. Suddenly, his mouth dives between my thighs, and when I feel his tongue drag up my slit, it’s like an electrical shock and my eyes roll back behind my head. Holy! FUCK!!.

Some masks hide beauty. Hers hides blood. Norah Hanrot spent three years in London trying to escape her father's world. But in New York, the world of the three gangs—Dral, Velvet, and the now-silent Moor—doesn't let you go. When her crime boss father drags her back, she brings secrets with her. Dangerous ones. Coy has one job: protect Hanrot's daughter. Follow her everywhere. Keep her alive. Simple enough—except Norah Hanrot is anything but simple. She's reckless, hostile, and determined to make his life a living hell. Every day at university, every heated argument, every moment of forced proximity brings them closer to a line neither should cross. Because Coy has secrets too. And he's not in the Dral gang to play bodyguard. As their hatred turns to something far more dangerous, as bite marks replace boundaries and dances become declarations of war, they're both playing a game where the stakes are life and death. She knows things she shouldn't. He's looking for answers he won't like. And in a city ruled by three gangs, the most dangerous thing you can do is fall for the enemy. Some truths destroy everything. This one will burn them both alive.

In a distant past, the seven Ancestral Beasts clashed, and the blood they spilled rained onto the entire plane, infecting humans and animals alike, making them part of their powerful bloodlines. As a small village’s hunter, Liam was unaware of the consequences of that legendary battle. His sole goal was to become a cultivator to gain the strength and resources he needed to avenge his family. Yet, when Liam’s Ancestral Bloodline awakened, he uncovered a connection between his family’s killers and the Dragon King, a connection that could expand his revenge to the entire Kingdom. -------------------- Discord link: https://discord.gg/mefzf3aQJ8 Instagram: eocnovels X: @EoCNovels Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com

She is the most powerful warrior in the land, revered as a god by many. But even gods can be brought to their knees.  Nineteen-year-old Lura is now Grand General. The entire Calidonican army is at her command. The only person she has to answer to is the king who forged her into the sharpest blade. With inhuman powers, many believe she has nothing and no one to fear… But they know nothing of the truth of her childhood. It wasn’t the glamorous life of a princess raised by a loving father, but the cold, unrelenting childhood of someone raised to be nothing more than a tool. She was a murderess by age ten.  A soldier by age fourteen.  At nineteen she is a woman who will no longer be used. When a foreign prince — her best friend — arrives in Calidonica unannounced, she realizes their lives are about to diverge forever.  What they won’t admit is their relationship is the only thing that makes them feel human. When they realize there’s a way to defy fate AND free Lura, they team up for one final battle—  the battle for the throne. Because if Lura is Queen, no one can ever use her again.

[UPDATE EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY] Akira Kurozawa, 17 years old, second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High, possesses a cursed technique as rare as it is cursed: Spiritual Absorption. Unlike sorcerers who exorcise curses, Akira devours them, imprisoning them within his soul. Each absorbed curse increases his power... but inexorably corrupts his humanity. While his classmates—Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki—fight darkness from the outside, Akira battles the darkness growing within him. Black veins spread. Voices whisper. The line between sorcerer and monster blurs. Gojo Satoru watches, fascinated and wary. Sukuna takes interest. And Akira must answer a terrifying question: how far can one sacrifice oneself before losing what's worth saving?

[TW; mature content; smut; grumpy x sunshine; hate-to-love] --------------- He’s sunshine. He’s a cold blade. They’re doomed from the start. --------------- Alex is the fated Crown Prince of Vellara. Handsome, idealistic, and an outstanding swordsman, all he wants is to run away from the throne and its suffocating duties. William is his soon-to-be Court Mage—a stubborn man with cold eyes, a sharp wit, and a past full of sorrow. Alex refuses to be bound to someone who slapped him in front of the entire court, yet his attempts to sabotage the Crown Pact come to nothing when the king sends them on a mission that may be a deadly trap. As court intrigues and assassination attempts force them closer than either expected, Alex and William find themselves entangled in a bond far deeper and forbidden. Will love bloom between a prince and a foreign commoner, or are they fated to be torn apart by duty and social rank?

Sacrifice is a lie for the weak. There are only gains and losses. Nothing can be gained without losing something in return. In fact, even paradise demands death. Yet beyond this nihilistic view of life, never forget that the opposite is also true. In every loss, there is something to gain. The true essence of life, what you all call "wisdom", lies in your ability to move forward through hardship, seek out these hidden gains, accept compromise, and strive for better days. After all, the worst that can happen is death. In writing this story, I hope you will find at least a bit of wisdom and enjoyment, despite my limited writing skills.

Some emotions should never be felt. İlyara wakes up in another world, with no choice but to follow a uniformed killer. Some paths are chosen—others choose you. In a world where emotions are suppressed and something far darker lurks beneath the surface, every step she takes pulls her deeper into a fate she may never escape.

This story is about: The psychological unraveling and rebirth of a young noble named Vanitas. He is navigating a brutal reality, slowly shedding his false masks, and figuring out what it means to possess true will in a decaying world ruled by cold alchemy, absolute immortality, and cosmic despair. Readers can expect: A character-driven drama, deep character deconstruction, dark fantasy, and complex world-building. The narrative relies heavily on exploring human emotions and the intricate psychology of the main character. Action is strictly secondary, utilized solely to advance the psychological conflict.