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Night Monarch’s Cannon Fodder Bride

#Cannon Fodder, Second Chance, Male lead fall in love first, Bloodline Awakening, Possessive ML, Weak to Strong FL, Business World# In a world with a clear hierarchy between powerful Awakened bloodlines and weak humans, Severine Vale never believed in miracles. That is, until a sudden series of dreamlike memories forces her to awaken to a truth she was never meant to know: She is living inside a novel. Her Awakened dorm-mate, Alina Hart, is the protagonist. Meanwhile, Damien Rhodes, the cold young master of a Wolf bloodline, is the male lead—one whose love story with Alina begins through a twisted cycle of “I bully you because I hate you” and ends with “I bully you because I love you.” And Severine? She’s nothing more than cannon fodder—a side character who dies five years later under the male lead’s 'revenge'. Determined to change her fate, Severine avoids the original plot at all costs—only to discover that even the smallest flutter of her actions sends the entire story spiraling off course. The main characters begin knocking on her door one by one. Worst of all, fate pushes her into a moment that never existed in the novel. On the night she tries to escape humiliation, Severine barges into a forbidden room… and straight into the territory of a Monster—Killian Rhett King, a villain so ruthless that even Damien fears him. Severine only wanted to stay far from the story. But how is she supposed to escape when Killian’s presence in her supposedly peaceful life keeps growing… and growing?
Kuroitsuki · 14.7k Views

Billionaires' Regret: My Ex's Nemesis Fathering My Triplets

[Mature Content R18+] [Slow-Burn Dark Romance] Two days before my wedding, my fiancé told me he would marry my twin sister, because it was her dying wish. My family, his family, everyone dear to me, turned me into a villain for being defiant. The decision was final. The bride had changed. They forced me into a golden cage, waiting for my turn to be another substitute. Then he came. The man who should have been my enemy offered his hand. Led us into one wild night. "Be my wife. Six years. Let's have a contract for exactly that long." "You lost your mind. You promised-" "And I'll give you five years. You can be free. Do whatever you want with the Kingston name. I promised that." "Wh... what?" "But you must promise me, you will be back, and let's live like we burn for each other in that last year." "Rafael... what are you planning to?" "Get things back to their right place." I was tired of being anyone's pawn. So, I play my own game. Five years later, I am back. Revenge is an understatement. The price for my suffering is due. My children keep asking for their father. They'll meet him soon, but there's a problem:  I’m not sure who the real father is. "Viona... I never stop loving you. Tell me they are my flesh, right? I want you back. I want us back." My ex-fiancé shamelessly pleaded before me. "They are mine. The four of them are mine." And there he was, my contracted husband declared with a glare that was ready to burn the whole society down. This should be a simple game of power. But love always meddles between the players. ====== Author's Note: This Novel is a character-driven plot with slow-burn smut. Every character has their own motivation and is layered. Every choice has no easy way out. If you enjoy slow burn, this might be to your liking. Please read all the free chapters before you decide to continue or not. Thank you for giving this story a chance.
DP_RINN · 112.6k Views
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Path beyond the heavens

In a world where the heavens have grown corrupted after wars between gods, immortals, and demons, the universe itself teeters on the brink of chaos. At the heart of this vast cosmos flows the Universe River, a primordial stream connecting all worlds, guarded by the ancient and enigmatic Mother Dragon. Above it, the Universe Tree stretches its roots and branches across multiverses, holding the delicate balance of creation. Its core contains the Supreme Will, the force that prevents universal corruption. Amidst this grand tapestry lies the Mortal Realm, a land of kingdoms, sects, beasts, and early cultivators, where human ambition is constrained by mortality and fragile power. Here begins the story of Li Xian, a young disciple of the modest River-Seeker Sect. Curious, defiant, and unwilling to accept the boundaries of his world, he dreams of venturing beyond the sect to uncover the secrets whispered in the wind, the ruins hidden in the mountains, and the mysteries of the natural and supernatural alike. Li Xian’s journey is not one of instant ascension. His growth is patient, deliberate, and realistic—every step, every trial, every minor victory is earned. From crossing rivers and navigating forests to small skirmishes and disciplined meditation, he learns the rhythm of the world slowly, cultivating not just his body, but his mind and character. Along the way, friendships are forged with companions like the observant Yue Ling and the brash yet loyal Chen Tao, while subtle hints of a larger, hidden universe tease the horizon. In this Mortal Realm saga, power comes gradually, not miraculously. Li Xian will not uncover legendary weapons or ancient secrets in the first chapters. His first taste of cultivation breakthrough comes only after careful persistence, and the path to Mortal Realm mastery will span over a thousand chapters of trials, exploration, and reflection. Kingdoms will rise and fall, sects will flourish and fragment, and the first whispers of the Supreme Will and the Universe River will begin to surface. Path Beyond Heaven is a slow-burn cultivation epic, blending adventure, mystery, and grounded character growth. It traces the journey of a young mortal who, step by careful step, will rise to challenge the boundaries of his world, confront rogue immortals, expand his sect, and one day touch the edges of the cosmic forces that govern all existence.
LiuXiaon · 3.1k Views

Havenwood Embrace

Elara Thorne's life in the sleepy coastal town of Havenwood is anything but ordinary. Strange occurrences at her antique shop, like whispering voices from ancient artifacts and inexplicable surges of energy, are becoming more frequent. Little does she know, these events are tied to her own forgotten heritage and a burgeoning magical power within her. Kaelen Vane, a mysterious and ancient immortal, watches over Havenwood, ensuring the uneasy truce between the town's hidden vampire, werewolf, and other supernatural residents remains intact. The resurfacing magic, however, threatens to shatter this balance and ignite a war. As Kaelen investigates the disturbances, he encounters Elara, drawn to her raw power and the unsettling familiarity he feels in her presence. A dangerous attraction sparks between them, defying their separate worlds. Elara finds herself reluctantly pulled into Kaelen's secret world of shadow and ancient rivalries. The Whispering Collective, a shadowy force manipulating the town's darkest secrets, views Elara's awakening power as a key to unleashing a forgotten entity that could plunge Havenwood - and the world - into eternal darkness. As Elara and Kaelen navigate the treacherous currents of forbidden love and ancient magic, they must confront their pasts and risk everything to uncover the secrets of Havenwood before the town's magic falls into the wrong hands. Elara must embrace her true heritage and control her unpredictable powers, while Kaelen must break free from the constraints of his duty and protect the woman who awakens his deepest desires. But with the Whispering Collective closing in and the threat of eternal darkness looming, can their burgeoning love survive the escalating conflict
Devil_Peach · 15.6k Views

In Star Rail: Life Simulator, breaking Ms. Herta's heart.

Su Xiaobai, who suffers from a terminal illness, is helpless and waiting to die in a cold rental house. But what he waited for was a life simulation system. Only by completing the simulation again and again can he rely on the system to survive. [You came to the Azure Star in the Star Iron World, became an abandoned baby, and were adopted by the Black Tower family.] [You are a natural singer, and Heita has become your nominal sister.] [But the disaster outside the border puts the Black Tower in imminent danger. You decide to save your sister.] On your eighteenth birthday, you climbed a tall building, resonated with the same harmony, burned yourself, and sang your last song. [The flames of destruction engulfed you, leaving behind only a burnt diary with the words "She is so beautiful"] [The genius who never cries broke down in tears. To revive you, she solved the solitary wave algorithm problem. To wait for you, she achieved rejuvenation, her appearance frozen in time at her most beautiful...] Second simulation: [You become Fu Xuan's senior apprentice, and young Fu Xuan is very dependent on you.] [Until the war with the Fengrao people broke out, you tried your best to convince your master and Fu Xuan to retreat together, and personally presided over the prayer for the hunting patrol...] [The hunting arrow came crashing down on you like a meteor. You died under that arrow that could destroy everything, but you also saved her and her master] … After several simulations, you recovered your health. You thought you were just a passer-by in their lives, and the system pulled you, healthy and complete, into the Star Iron World. the..
Kaelmm · 46k Views