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[Warning: Some content in the novel may be upsetting to some readers. Contents include injuries, sickness, mental health, intense medication, fight scenes, and intense gore. Lastly, this novel is a semi-reality dark fantasy trope. Read at your own risk.] Chapters and Release: Release days: Everyday Release time: 3pm UTC Status: Unedited. (Will edit after main story conclusion. Specifically from the start.) *** Synopsis: A fifteen-year-old schoolgirl happens to find herself approached by a strange woman after a rough day—who happens to know her plans on running away. Astonished, she tried to interrogate, but ended up getting dragged into another universe and another world. There, she finds out that experiments are being ran on fourteen other candidates set aside for her. Being the last candidate, she is told that she might be the first one to face demise. But she is determined to find out what is up with this facility. Eventually, she comes across an astonishing fact—that this whole world and setting is similar to that of a book she read during her younger days. And the protagonist happened to be her own cousin, who also killed her at the near end of the novel. *** (Prologue) Listen... No one is judging no one here. And so am I. The world has been cruel these days. Being modern means being rude to people on the street who are below your rank—That is what they believe. I find this all frustrating, why move with a state of mind that could as well kill you someday. You don't know if this person is a lawyer, a far relative, a doctor, a politician. But you already get the gist, don't you? And like any other teenagers my age, I really want to run away from all this. It's not like I am an orphan or from a poor household. I am from a family which is a standard class in economical terms in this world. And yet, I want to run away. Haha! Anyways. I did succeed. I wonder at what cost? I am away from all that hostility of course... But now I am in another world. Not reincarnated. Not transmigrated to another body. I am with my own soul in my original body, but in another world. This world... is weird. Thinking back, I remember reading a strange book when I was young. This book actually speaks about this world. I am a character there. Funnier thing, I don't know what is up with it either. It appears to me that the writer decided they want to see the 'live-action' version of it. So now... I am the actor playing my own character.
WaterMask · 264.4k Views

His Reborn Assassin (BL)

**18+ MATURE CONTENT — BE WARNED!!!** Rebirth/Mutants/Pollution/Mental Cultivation Eli Thorne was once **Spectre Zero**, the government's most successful experiment and the world's deadliest assassin. After he proved to be far more useful dead than alive, the government attempted to extract his genes and clone others like him. So, he blew up the underground lab that had raised him... and died with it. Unexpectedly, when he opened his eyes again, he was no longer Spectre Zero, but a weak, bullied, and completely ordinary seventeen-year-old high school student. In this new life, Eli only wanted one thing: **To live a normal life.** But in a twist of fate, just when he finally started returning to his old life and found his way back to the love of his life, he died again. And this time, things were about to get even worse. You thought being reborn as a bullied high school student in his second life was bad? Wrong. In his **third life**, Eli would once again find himself trapped in a school, except this was no ordinary school and this was no ordinary world. He had been reborn as an entirely different person in a completely different universe, one filled with powerful families, military academies, aristocrats, and dangers far beyond anything he had known before. And as if being thrown into an unfamiliar cultivation world wasn't enough, a mysterious **system** appeared before him with one simple message: **He was the villain of this world.** This time, surviving would not be as simple as living an ordinary life. Because the moment Eli entered this new world, his fate had already been written. **PS:** Kindly leave comments, reviews, and vote. It can be power stones, golden tickets, or even gifts. A small appreciation goes a long way, and I promise to update earnestly. Love, Your writer.... ---Reading the first 50 chapters will make you understand our ML's background better. If not you can choose to start reading from chapter 58.
Emarleetah · 188.1k Views

Desired by the Famous Rake of Monclair

[WARNING: MATURED CONTENT (R18)] Penelope Anderson, long past the age society deems “marriageable” and burdened by rumor, devotes herself to securing a perfect match for her younger sister after experiencing an unsuccessful courtship. Everything proceeds as planned until Lord Anthony Ravenport, a notorious rake she once met under scandalous circumstances, becomes her sister’s most promising suitor. Though Penelope knows he is dangerously unsuitable, his status makes him impossible to refuse. As tensions rise, so does an undeniable attraction between Penelope and Anthony, one that threatens to ruin not only her sister’s future, but the fragile reputation of their entire family. *** “Why do you despise me so much that you consider everything I do unworthy of your blessings!” he demanded, eyes bright with frustration and restrained fury. “Because you are unworthy of one!” she yelled back, her gaze holding the same frustration as his. “You’re unworthy to be a husband, unworthy of my sister, unworthy of love, unworthy of everything! Your presence is only making things worse for Franseca,” “And your presence isn’t?!” he spat back, his composure gradually dwindling as seconds passed. “Just because you think you’re better off unmarried doesn’t make her one. She shows interest in me as much as I do her!” “Oh, is that so?” She countered, mockery and disbelief laced in her tone. “I know men like you. And men like you thrive on pity and selfishness, believing women to be nothing else but breeders and assets! How dare you speak of interest when all you think of is what benefit my sister possesses!” “I know women like you,” he retorted, keeping his voice likewise. “Women whose conclusions are based on personal grudges. Women who are blinded by rage, envy, and jealousy, disguised under safety. Women whose hearts are hardened by grief and sorrow, and all they can think of is affecting other people’s lives!” “How dare you,” Penelope seethed, expression cold in fury and her gaze heated in cold rage. No one has ever talked to her the way he did, and it annoyed her to such an extent that she could barely recognize herself anymore. “Oh, are you pained?” he snorted, mockery plastered in his expression. They were so close, so improperly close that their breath fanned against each other, eyes brightened in rage, chest rising and falling from such pressure. But neither of them seemed to realize. “You are… insufferable!” She spat. “And you’re… aggravating!” he returned, hot breath matching hers, as their chest rose and fell in exasperation. For a moment, the world revolved around heated glares and venomous expressions. Finally, those pair of grey eyes left the storm of dark-brown ones, descending on her lips that were only an inch away. Sensing his diverted attention, her breath stuttered in response, eyes descending against those inviting lips in return. Penelope’s heart raced wildly, breath puffing furiously as she swallowed the lump down her throat, unconsciously wetting her lips. “S-Stay away… from my sister,” She said, words barely above a whisper. Her heart raced, echoing in her ears, causing her to feel dizzy. His eyes darkened as they remained on those inviting lips. “You’ll be the end of me,” he whispered back. And in the blink of an eye, his lips crashed against hers. *** PS: BASED ON HISTORICAL SETTINGS AND TIMELINE. #Slowburnromance #enemiestolovers A/N: There will be slow updates for now, until I conclude “Surrendered To The Lord Of Sin”. Although this is my entry for WSA 2026. Thank you for trying this out!
Ace_zza · 76.1k Views
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Divine Emperor of Death

Tian Long, an orphan without much of a life in both his thirty year long life and lifespan! To him, a single opportunity was displayed to transmigrate into another world with his Death Book! "What's this? Is this the body of a three year old? Davis? Is this my name from now on?" Finding himself possessing a small child, he becomes inwardly conflicted before he faces the truth and his reality! Young Davis finds himself as the legal heir, the Crown Prince of the Loret Empire in the Grand Sea Continent, becoming a powerful cultivator in a short time... However, is that all? Follow his journey as Young Davis becomes a full fledged death's advocate while embodying into the Divine Emperor of Death in the world of cultivation! "Mn? The route to become the Emperor is a given? Nah, I still don't want it..." "Oh? I'm courting death you say? Unfortunately for you, death is already my woman..." ======= Almost 200,000 words (Around 170 Chapters) available for free! What to expect (Updated June 2026) : -Male protagonist who is trying to find who he is in the beginning and increasingly becomes level-headed and ruthless to enemies. Divine Emperor of Death is his calamity title the world gave him and not his personality, so don’t expect MC to be utterly black-hearted here. -Growth style from young to old, a epic adventure that takes itself seriously as the chapter and volumes advances -Harem. Slow-burn romance for the first two hundred chapters and it increases in pace once MC takes on second wife. Harem is treated extremely important here with their own personalities and flaws. No trophy wives. MC doesn’t abandon harem members to go off on a solo adventure. -Character-driven story with long-term growth. MC makes a few mistakes in the beginning and works to rectify. -Logical cultivation system with nearly no mistakes in terms of power leveling battles. -Unique blend of many types of architecture and eastern fantasy, but mostly latter since this is a cultivation novel. -Quick battles, no-nonsense approach to most enemies, and epic battles, tribulations and actions with lasting consequences. -Magical beast, calamities, strange lifeforms and locations. -The main character is not overpowered at the beginning, he'll have to climb his way up. And his treasure is simply dangerous to use, which makes it extremely challenging for him to survive. -Growth arc, adventure arcs, revenge arcs, romance arcs, epic tribulation arcs, family arcs and many more. -Regular updates (2 chapters/day) + bonus chapters and mass releases when possible ======= Some words from author: English isn't my main language, so please bear with it if you found some mistakes. The first few hundred chapters do have grammar mistakes since I was a beginner at that time. Please bear with me until the grammar and the content gets fleshed out. This is an epic (long form story) instead of a quick wish-fulfillment novel as we follow the story of Davis from the start, so it's bound to be slow but steady. There are epic moments at certain points which my readers have praised repeatedly. Also, the [best harem novel] in the entire Webnovel according to my readers in Discord. ======= Want to see more official art of the story and discuss the story with others? Join the Discord! Discord and support links https://discord.gg/xcqXR6p https://www.patreon.com/stardust_breaker == Power Stones Ranking (Updated : 29th September 2022) 16th so far Golden Ticket Ranking: 11th so far
Stardust_Breaker · 27.4m Views
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Multiverse Anime: The Population Revitalization Plan of Gensokyo

Synopsis: [Bunbunmaru News Flash] At night, strange “card game” noises echo through the Bamboo Forest of the Lost. The Scarlet Devil Mansion has been bulk-purchasing fashionable stockings from dungeons. Meanwhile, an eerie green light shoots into the sky above the Hakurei Shrine. The infamous black-and-white thief repeatedly fails her heists, leaving with trembling legs. A self-proclaimed S-Class hero girl collapses from sheer exhaustion. A purple-haired girl capable of creating monsters teams up with a puppet master from the Magic Forest, constructing a Mecha-Godzilla, and launching a full-scale arena battle against three alien sisters! Is all of this part of Kihara’s grand scheme to overthrow the Yakumo family and establish a harem empire across all of Gensokyo… —or is it the Moon Princess secretly pulling the strings from beneath the table? Want to know what happens next? Don’t miss the next issue! Kaguya tossed the newspaper in front of Kihara, narrowing her eyes. “You’re the shrine maiden’s fiancé, aren’t you? Running around flirting with everyone doesn’t look very good, you know.” “How am I flirting?!” Kihara shot back. “Wasn’t all of this because of you and Yukari? I’m doing this to save Gensokyo!” He took a sip of his goji flower tea, answering with full confidence: “I’ve been traveling across worlds, working day and night to save Gensokyo. Even if I don’t get credit, I’ve definitely put in the effort! You can’t just slander me like that out of nowhere!” ........... Hello everyone this is going to be my new translation project. This is also a crossover, for now only Touhou project, Stardew Valley, Gridman and there are many more. It's a fun story currently, I'm reading and at the same time translating. Update schedule: 1-2 chapter daily. So please enjoy. If you want to read ahead you can check out my p*troen:Koko_890.
KoKo_890 · 587.1k Views

Anime Multiverse: Starting by Teaming Up with Maple, the Shield Girl!

Synopsis: Seito had lived in a slice-of-life crossover world for seventeen years. During that time, he worked hard, built a stable life, and quietly hoped to settle down someday. Everything changed with the release of the world’s first full-dive virtual reality game. From that moment on, the world began to feel subtly—but unmistakably—wrong. By closely studying the playstyle of the so-called “Lucky Shield Girl,” Seito rapidly climbed the rankings and soon stood at the very top. Maple Honjō: “Seito-kun is amazing~! I love teaming up with Seito-kun the most~!” Shizuka Hiratsuka: “Hey, brat. Come over to my place tonight.” Kaguya Shinomiya: “Unbelievable! Losing to someone like him?! I refuse to accept it!” Yukino Yukinoshita: “Hmph. As if I’d ever like someone like him.” Utaha Kasumigaoka: “As expected of you~ That really was impressive~” As time passed, the line between the virtual world and reality began to blur. When the game finally fused with the real world, Seito—the first player to reach the summit—rose above everyone else and became the first god of this new era. …… This novel is a crossover featuring worlds from Oregairu, Saekano, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, BOFURI, and more. Update schedule: 1-2 chapter daily. Note: This is a translation of a Chinese fan-fiction. Before reading, please remember to turn off your brain a little and enjoy the story with a positive mindset. If you notice any mistakes in the translation, feel free to point them out in the comments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! ....... 100 PS(Power stone)= 1 extra chapter 300 PS= 2.... 500 PS= Still unknown(Not going to reach anyway) The extra chapter will be uploaded on every Sunday or if miss it will be on Monday. And thank you for reading! ........ And if you want to read ahead and support me a bit please do check my P*troen:Koko_890. I only have 1 Tier that's also only $3 a month. If you have some extra money or You are very Rich please do help a poor like me.
KoKo_890 · 2.4m Views

Harry Potter and the Fortunate Queen

“You will hear many of his Death Eaters claiming that they are in his confidence, that they alone are close to him, even understand him. They are deluded. Lord Voldemort has never had a friend, nor do I believe that he has ever wanted one,” Dumbledore told Harry Potter with absolute certainty. But what if Voldemort did have a friend? Not just a friend but the friend? A millennia-old wizard, who learned the secret of Hogwarts from the great Four founders, and had his own goals to take over the world? To stop that ancient wizard, an ancient power is called upon . . . in the form of a girl. A Muggle-born at that. Christina Norton has powers beyond anyone's imagination but she is too caught up in the Chosen One Harry Potter's life and catastrophes. But as she starts to uncover the plans of Voldemort, she realizes someone else is working with him. Someone who wants her dead. Why? She doesn't know. She just knows she has to save her loved ones and Hogwarts from Malgino and for that she is ready to go to the end of the world. And fight whoever comes in her way. Warning: It was my first book, so the first volume is going to be a bumpy ride. Things start to change at the end of the second volume, so if you can hang in there till then, welcome. Disclaimer: I neither own the original Harry Potter book series (I mean y'all already know that but still) nor the book cover (I guess I edited it but it doesn't count). If you want to support me: https://ko-fi.com/thewordsiren
Mystical_Snowflake · 9.2m Views

Harry Potter: Drakor

Abused by the Dursleys, ten-year-old Harry Potter's desperate plea for help awakens Drakor, a powerful symbiote. Drawn to Harry's magic, Drakor bonds with him, granting strength, resilience, and dragon-like wings. Together, they rise above Harry's past and embark on a journey of new challenges and adventures, proving that hope and strength can emerge from the darkest places. I hope you're enjoying the fanfiction so far! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Whether you loved it, hated it, or have some constructive criticism, your feedback is super important to me. Feel free to drop a comment or send me a message with your thoughts. Can't wait to hear from you! If you're passionate about fanfiction and love discussing stories, characters, and plot twists, then you're in the right place! I've created a Discord server dedicated to diving deep into the world of fanfiction, especially my own stories. Whether you're a reader, a writer, or just someone who enjoys a good tale, I welcome you to join us for lively discussions, feedback sessions, and maybe even some sneak peeks into upcoming chapters, along with artwork related to the stories. Let's nerd out together over our favorite fandoms and explore the endless possibilities of storytelling! Click the link below to join the conversation: https://discord.com/invite/HHHwRsB6wd Can't wait to see you there! If you appreciate my work and want to support me, consider buying me a cup of coffee. Your support helps me keep writing and bringing more stories to you. You can do so via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/VikrantUtekar007 Thank you for your support!
Vikrant_Utekar_5653 · 488.6k Views

One Piece: Starting Out as the Monkey King

Stranded on a deserted island as an eight-year-old boy in the brutal, monster-filled world of One Piece? Definitely not an ideal start for a transmigrator. However, fate had other plans when a careless birthday wish was granted. Armed with meta-knowledge of the future and a god-tier Devil Fruit—the Mythical Zoan: Monkey-Monkey Fruit, Model: Monkey King—the boy, now named Bardock, refuses to be a mere background character. With an indestructible body, Fiery Golden Eyes that can perceive the microscopic, and the Flying Nimbus, he tames the savage island and dives into hellish training to survive. His journey truly kicks off when he manages to hitch a ride on the Red Hair Pirates' galleon. There, he not only becomes Shanks's favorite barbecue chef but also unexpectedly awakens his own Conqueror's Haki (Haoshoku Haki) while witnessing a sky-splitting duel between Shanks and "Hawkeye" Dracule Mihawk. Now, Bardock has dropped anchor at the Sabaody Archipelago—a chaotic hub crawling with wanted pirates and corrupt World Nobles. Crewless, completely broke, and blocked by World Government bureaucracy from returning to the West Blue, Bardock has to get creative to make some quick cash. And so, an absurd legend is born. Hidden behind sunglasses and a familiar blue hat, Bardock starts cleaning the streets of low-bounty pirates in the dead of night with nothing but a metal baseball bat. Concealing his true monstrous strength, he cashes in his targets at the Marine Base under a pseudonym that will one day make a certain reindeer doctor cry in absolute frustration: "Tony Tony Chopper," the infamous bounty hunter dubbed "Blackjack Chopper." With no cheat system to hold his hand and no powerful patron to protect him, Bardock is determined to assemble his own crew and carve his name into the annals of the sea. This is the story of a boy wielding the power of the Monkey King, ready to turn the Grand Line upside down in his pursuit of absolute freedom!
lestusk · 704.4k Views

Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

In a world of cultivation, dragons, and other fantastical beings, what happens if a villainous playboy gangster named Wang Jian is reincarnated? Pure chaos! Lin Feng: Wang Jian! How dare you capture my childhood friend and mess around with her?! Su Xian: I-I am with him willingly. Lin Feng: N-No way. You are lying. There is no way you would wear that maid dress otherwise! Wang Jian: It's not just her. Before Lin Feng could understand what he meant, in front of him appeared several women, all dressed in maid outfits. Upon seeing these women, his anger rose dramatically. Many of them were women who used to love him dearly. However, Lin Feng was merely the first protagonist who suffered at Wang Jian's hands. The game had just begun as Wang Jian's wicked desires knew no bounds and he began to target the other protagonists while seducing their women through psychological tricks and forceful methods. ~~ Tags: Male Protagonist, Anti-Hero, Villain, System, Huge Harem, Romance, Action, Adventure, Transmigration, Reincarnation, Imperial Family, Politics, Evil Protagonist, Demons, Unprincipled, Beautiful Female Leads, R18+, Rape, Rape Victims Become Lovers, MILFs, Schemes and Conspiracies, Beasts, Beast Companions, and so on etc. ~~ (A/N: Well, MC returns back to Earth to fulfil a test to become a Godking.) [After becoming a Godking...He returns to his Primal Chaos World and in latest volume, he is going through a cultivation world similar to a A Mortal's Journey to Immortality under the Dragon God's scheme and will need to step into IMmortal Realm to finally be able to travel to and fro to his Primal Chaos Universe.] Join my discord through the following link. discord: https://discord.gg/wHXfwGGCV3
Evil_Villain · 5.8m Views