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Ghost in the palace

Ananya never expected death to bring her into another life. One moment, she was running her parents’ restaurant in the modern world. The next, she opened her eyes in silk robes, surrounded by hostile stares — the Queen Consort of the empire. But this body was cursed in everyone’s eyes. The Emperor loathed her. The mistress laughed at her. And the court whispered behind her back. Only she wasn’t truly alone. > “Finally, someone can see us!” “What kind of Queen Consort are you, so calm even with ghosts in your chamber?” “Shut up, Wei Rong, let her breathe. She looks like she’s about to faint.” Three ghosts — a stoic scholar, a brash general, and a mischievous noble girl — lingered at her side. They were invisible to all but her. And with them, she learned to survive the poisonous palace. When rumors spread that she was cursed, Ananya stood before the empire’s court. Instead of tears, she offered proof. Instead of fear, she offered dignity. > “If Heaven believes I am cursed, let the fire and smoke betray me. I will not hide.” And Heaven sided with her. Outside the palace, crises struck — starving soldiers, missing supplies, merchants growing fat from stolen grain. Inside, Lady Zhen, the Emperor’s favored mistress, grew bolder by the day, flaunting her beauty and mocking Ananya’s quiet grace. > “Sister, do you still dream of winning His Majesty’s heart? Look at you — plain, dull, unworthy.” “If simplicity is a crime, then let it be mine,” Ananya answered, unshaken. The Emperor indulged Lady Zhen openly… but in the silence of night, he tasted Ananya’s food, lingered at her table, and found himself unsettled by her calm. > “This is not palace fare,” he muttered. “It is lighter,” Ananya replied softly. “Easier to sleep after.” Step by step, conspiracy thickened. At a grand banquet, a poisoned cup was placed in Ananya’s hand. But a ghost’s laugh echoed in her ear — and the cup was swapped. A dancer collapsed instead. From that night on, the Emperor’s gaze changed. He began to notice the woman who never begged for favor, never fought for attention, yet always endured. Still, war brewed at the borders. Betrayals reached even the throne. Assassins crept through the palace halls. And the one person who seemed weakest became the calm at the center of the storm. Through whispered secrets, mischievous hauntings, and quiet resilience, Ananya carved her place in the empire. She would not simply survive. She would rise. And the Emperor who once despised her would one day whisper only her name.
Ashima_Mahajan_ · 184.9k Views

Carrying a Lucky Charm, I Thrive with My Husband on the Road to Exile

Bai Suihe transmigrated into a book, becoming the cannon fodder wife of the villain in a novel about exile. In the book, the original character was the third young mistress of the Gu Family, and the female protagonist was the legitimate daughter of the eldest house. According to the plot, the original character would be implicated by the female protagonist during the exile, resulting in her and her unborn child's demise. The original character's husband would then turn dark to avenge her and oppose the male and female leads, ultimately being unable to defeat them, leading to the downfall of their household. Bai Suihe, feeling her child in her womb, was worried about how to stay away from the female protagonist in the future and protect her villain husband and her own life. Suddenly she heard a crisp, childlike voice: "Mother, quickly go to the courtyard, there's something good there." As soon as the words were spoken, a small meteorite suddenly fell into the courtyard, landing right in front of her. Startled, Bai Suihe curiously dug out the meteorite, which unexpectedly merged into her body instantly. She now had a space! With this space, she could store more supplies, so there'd be no worries on the road to exile! Originally, she thought that having a heavy belly before exile was a burden, but it turned out she was carrying a little lucky star! Not only that, but her little lucky star kept providing her with more information. "Mother, mother, there's an overlooked treasure room in the abandoned courtyard ahead..." Bai Suihe couldn't stop smiling. With the help of the little lucky charm in her belly, she survived the journey, and her villain husband didn't turn dark! The three of them lived a very prosperous life!
Just thunder, no snow · 1m Views
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Honkai: Star Rail: The Genius Envoy Who Brings Knowledge to All Worlds

Traversing the Astral Express across the star rail, amid worlds teeming with madness, years ago—driven by his longing for the cosmos—I boarded the train to witness the boundless wonders of the universe. Those were the years Hermes still remembers most fondly. He once believed he would continue advancing further along the Path of Trailblaze. Yet just as he was on the verge of becoming a true Envoy of the Path, the unexpected fall of an Archivist caught him completely off guard. His pioneering journey came to an abrupt and silent end. Soon after, disaster struck his homeworld. Forced to return, he devoted himself to researching a planetary restoration technology suited specifically to his homeland, and in doing so, he truly set foot upon the Path of Erudition. Later, during his travels among the stars, Hermes encountered a civilized planet that had been swallowed by the Nihility. The sight left a profound impression on him, inspiring him to study the phenomenon in depth. In time, through relentless and self-driven research, he uncovered a fragment of truth regarding Imaginary principles and quantum mechanics. This breakthrough granted Hermes a unique and elevated authority aligned with the Path of Erudition. At that very moment, a voice both familiar and unfamiliar echoed within his mind— [Ding! The wisdom of Trailblaze has joined the chat group.] And thus, the Envoys of Wisdom began their journey across the countless worlds.
Kazenova23 · 702.2k Views

Earth's Magical Civilization

Earth is in danger. Demon Lord Shakurri is on the verge of ascending to a Demon King, and as fate would have it, he discovered the coordinates to a dimension called Earth, which contained a vast number of souls required to devour. Luckily for the Earthlings, someone activated an ancient law written in the very fabric of the cosmos: Dimension Law 9ZP3, the Law of Fair Resistance. As such, a neutral faction called the Dimensional Tower was hired to prepare the Earthlings for this upcoming invasion. Zane K. Skylar — a second-generation Ghanaian American who is down on his luck — became part of the first group of chosen Earthlings to prepare for the resistance. His journey, along with many others, will result in either a pointless struggle of a fated-to-be-destroyed world or a legendary tale that will elevate Earth into one of the most brilliant magical civilizations in the infinite dimensions. What to expect: Great power systems, multiple power systems, Magic Innovation, Magic Experiments, Dimension Hopping, Multiple Civilizations, Kingdom Buildings (not in the early stages), Geopolitics, and Late Romance. Anyone who enjoyed the world-building and lore from my former fanfics will enjoy this story. Warnings: This is a Late Romance. Zane will have multiple partners before he settles down with his soul mate. This story takes place in the modern setting, and I will touch upon social issues. Certain modern events will also appear in the story. Inspiration: Overlord, DND, Tower Manhwas. *If the owner of the cover picture wishes me to take it down, comment in one of the chapters and I will do so.
LazySageDao · 188.2k Views
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2K BASKETBALL SYSTEM

In the bustling city of Dasmariñas, Cavite in Philippines, a young man named Tristan Herrera dreams of becoming a basketball superstar. The only problem is he has absolutely no talent for the sport. Desperate, he makes a wish at a local wishing well, and to his surprise, he's granted the 2K Basketball System. Suddenly, Tristan's life is transformed into a video game. He can now see his own stats, practice drills with incredible efficiency, and even unlock badges and abilities that give him an edge on the court. But as he rises through the ranks, he discovers that the system has a dark side. The more he relies on its power, the more he loses his own sense of self, and he must decide whether to continue using the system to chase his dreams or find the courage to play the game on his own terms. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner, while the names of certain basketball clubs, competitions, and figures are used for the purpose of creating a sense of realism, this story is purely imaginary. No association with or endorsement by any actual person, team, club, governing body, or organization is intended or should be inferred. All trademarks and service marks, including club and federation names, are the property of their respective owners, and no infringement intended. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, beyond those clearly identified, is purely coincidental. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/cfWC4TrS
_nameless_monster_ · 387.6k Views

The Reborn Sovereign of Ruin, Bound by His Star

Revenge is, by all means, one of the most guaranteed things to happen when a warlord with dragon blood in his veins and ether at his side is betrayed, poisoned, and reduced not to death but to decades of obliterating pain as his ether channels burn from his very soul. Only one remained. One channel, thin and fragile around his heart, survived long enough for him to endure, to wait, to plan, to manipulate, and, eventually, to return to the world with one clear purpose: to burn down the nation of the traitor who thought he had erased him for good. But then came a fortune teller at a street stall. And with the fortune teller came a dare Arik accepted for fun, a spread of cards drawn with no real expectation beyond momentary amusement. Instead, he found something far more dangerous than revenge waiting for him. His mate. A story of rebirth, revenge, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers, political ruin, ether, and the deeply unfortunate reality that the one person tied to Arik’s fate may be the very last person he should ever want. — Warnings, disclaimers, cries for help… call them whatever you want. This is the third book set in the same universe, but it can be read on its own. The world will be fully presented, so nobody needs to do homework before stepping into the chaos. For anyone curious, the first two books are: Bound by the Mark of Lies Shadow Unit Scandal: The Commander’s Omega This universe is ABO dragged directly into etherpunk, political fantasy, violence, bad coping mechanisms, and my ongoing inability to let powerful people make emotionally healthy decisions. There will be violence. There will be gore. There will be smut. There will also be vengeance, terrible restraint, worse impulses, emotional damage, and at least one man reacting to fate like it personally insulted his bloodline. Good luck.
Amiba · 203.7k Views

Sovereign's Path

NOTE: If you're into an OP MC, this is for you This will be one of the most overpowered MC you'll ever encounter who started strong and he also continues to grow stronger. ________________________________________ What is regret ? Regret is the pain or sorrow felt for past actions or decisions or more precisely, the lingering feeling we have for not taking a particular action. In that case what do people regret most ? Not making friends ? Not falling in love ? Dieing a virgin ? But for him... Leon, it was not being able to protect his childhood friend, even though he had the power to. Reincarnating into the new world his birth caused a strange phenomenon. Now it was only a matter of time before his identity is revealed as the one responsible for the azure moon Incident. Devils are invading the planet once more and the planet shall once again be a battle field He shall walk on his path alone as no one stands close to him in power, this is his path, A Sovereign's path. _______________________________________ Note: The Protagonist would not retain his past life memory for the first fifty chapters, things gets more exciting after he does. So his powers won't be fully explained until then And he isn't always the perfect calm and rational protagonist, he makes mistakes Overpowered ? Yes System ? [ Would host like to bind with the Supreme system ?] Reject [Would host like to bind with the Primordial Beast taming system ?] Reject Yeah a lot of systems are bound to be rejected for the love of God we'll like to keep what happens next. _______________________________________ This is my first novel so it will be with mistakes and I'm open to any suggestions and also, A Big shout out to “System life” for the Book cover Discord link: https://discord.gg/B9aW7NyZm
Ice_king1 · 45.9k Views