"A Rejected Omega, A Dark Alpha Prince and their twisted dangerous fate." Amelie Conley, the eldest daughter of a revered Alpha family, was once expected to carry on her family’s proud legacy. However, when she turned sixteen, she failed to awaken her wolf, which made her earn the scornful title—the Curse of the Conley Family. At eighteen, she found her destined mate and carried his child, believing she had finally been given a chance at happiness. But when she rushed to share the news, she found him in a compromising position with her younger sister, Flora. Betrayal cut deeper than any wound, but the final blow came when he rejected her without hesitation, declaring Flora as his true mate. Shunned and heartbroken, Amelie made the painful decision to leave her pack for the sake of her unborn child. But just as she tried to escape, she was ambushed—hunted down like prey. Desperate to protect herself and the life growing inside her, Amelie fled to save herself and her unborn child, only to collapse into the arms of an enigmatic stranger—Gabriel Sinclair. Gabriel was no ordinary man. He was the Alpha Prince, a name feared across the nation. For twelve long years, he had scoured the lands for his mate, only to find nothing. He had convinced himself that the Moon Goddess despised him, just as his own mother had. But the moment he laid eyes on Amelie, everything changed. "You were marked, weren't you?" His voice dropped, edged with something dangerously close to possession as his gaze met hers, demanding the truth.  The question left Amelie in a dilemma. She didn't wish to tell him the truth. "I am not an ordinary wolf, Amelie. Who the fuck marked you before me?" Gabriel voiced in a possessive yet intimidating tone.  Amelie didn’t know that the man, who saved her was none other than the infamous Dark Tyrant—the Alpha Prince, Gabriel Sinclair, whose intentions were still unknown to her. ~~~~ **The Story is a pure fiction. Names and places have nothing to do with anyone in real life.** Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight__pcy

[A 5-chapter mass release is coming! Save the date: January 20th!] A major on-stage accident caused Saphen—who had just received the Best Actor of the Year award, becoming the youngest actor ever to earn this prestigious title—to die. He thought everything would end there, but… [Ding! Congratulations, you have been bound to the White Moonlight System!] [What is a White Moonlight? It’s the warm ember in a snowy night, the shelter in times of danger, the one who accompanies the male lead, shines alongside him, and in the end only lives within the male lead’s heart, remembered in certain fleeting moments!] [That’s right. That person is you!] Saphen: “…” Saphen: “Can I refuse?” 6677: [Complete the missions and you will receive a chance to revive...] Saphen immediately grabbed his “luggage”: “Hurry up!” ... Note: There will be both HE and SE worlds. The male leads are fragments of the same soul. I can't say any more because it would be a spoiler, but please read it anyway! . At least 7 chapters a week. Please support me with Power Stones and Golden Tickets. There are special benefits for top fans, so please read Chapter 0: Dear Reader. Your support is my greatest motivation. Thank you very much.

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He rejected me in front of them all. But if I’m going to die, I’m going to die on my own terms. Allison's smile faltered. “You think you can trick us?” “I’m weak to the point I can die anytime, why don’t you give me a chase?... It will be more thrilling for you.” My words were barely a whisper. “But to give you that thrill you have to give me a half an hour headstart.” ‘Yeah, I know it sounds stupid, with little to no chance of surviving. At least it was better than being mauled to death here… And I want to see if Damon would be able to watch the werewolves hunt me down. We had a deep bond even before the mate pull. I won’t accept his rejection yet… I want to drive him crazy to the point he will lose all his sanity.’ “No, you don’t have the right to negotiate with us.” One of them growled in his wolf form. “I’m not negotiating…” I spat out blood, and my face turned pale from the amount of blood I was losing. “I’m only enforcing the law… The law of hunting as punishment for a traitor… and I happen to be one.” Damon blinked slowly and finally answered. “Let her run.” His voice didn’t carry any weight. It was just cold, and empty, and detached like none of this mattered, like I didn’t matter. ‘So this was his decision… after everything we have been through.’ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Ember opened her eyes, she was no longer the powerful, independent CEO she once was. Instead, she woke up in the fragile, abused body of a lowly Omega, destined to be nothing but a breeder for the Alphas. Her escape attempt didn’t get her far. Instead, it led her straight into the path of Damon Blackthorn, the ruthless Lycan King feared by all. Sold like a slave by her own father, Ember becomes the property of a man with a frozen heart and a violent temper. But beneath her submissive mask lies something more: a cunning mind and a will that refuses to break. Now, in a world ruled by dominance, power, and ancient bloodlines, Ember must do more than just survive. She must outsmart a king. She must earn the loyalty of the very people who scorn her. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll bring the Alpha to his knees.

From overworked corporate slave to… the fat niece of a future villain? At twenty-three, my life ended in the most ironic way possible—drowning in a lake while reading an online romance novel. When I woke up, I wasn’t just alive—I was inside that very novel. And worse, not as the princess or the healer or even the tragic maid. No. I woke up as Seraphine Agro, the silver-haired, chubby niece of the story’s main villain, Duke Tayler Agro—the man who would one day summon a famine, experiment on peasants, and get publicly executed. Awesome. Now I’m stuck in a half-collapsed mansion with stale soup, a broken “Duke” father who’s too kind for his own good, and an entire kingdom collapsing into plague and hunger. And to make things worse, the hero of the story—the dangerously handsome knight Sir Alex Canva—is on his way to inspect our lands. I know the plot. I know who dies. And I’m not planning to go quietly. Armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a questionable diet, I’m rewriting destiny—one disastrous choice at a time.

roni, a handsome young man from a remote village decided to migrate to the big city in order to continue his education. with strong spirit and determination he explored a city that was completely unfamiliar to him to look for a suitable place to live. after various efforts he found a simple boarding house that was managed by a young widow. the boarding house owner was a woman full of charm with grace that radiated, she began to feel attracted to roni by his natural charm and friendliness, life in the boarding house became more than just a routine, when their relationship slowly developed beyond the boundaries between owner and tenant.

Yuki and Arata were a married couple living peacefully on Earth, until tragedy cruelly separated them. Arata was reincarnated as a demon wolf with vague memories. He struggles to survive in a dangerous forest while continuing to hope to be reunited with his wife. Meanwhile, Yuki was reincarnated as a rabbit princess in a prosperous kingdom. Despite being surrounded by emptiness and longing, she learns magic to reunite with her husband. Will they be reunited in a world where races born of light cannot coexist with races born of darkness?

400 years ago, wars ravaged cities and radiation from their weapons gave rise to a devastating virus they named Ventx. This virus caused blood flow obstructions and severe pain. The first cures could only delay its effects... until one case changed history. A young man's blood reacted uniquely to the medicine, creating a power that was eventually named Blood Fusion. Today, the world seems normal: governments, jobs, urban life... but beneath that facade, there is a hidden market of assassins, thieves, and hitmen. Among them, there is one organization that no one cares about: the mercenaries. Of all its members, only ten hold the title of Top 10. No one knows their real names, only their positions, from #10, considered moderate, to #1, the most dangerous.

Murim worships heroes. Crimson worships blood. In a world ruled by righteous sects and false Heaven, a child is forged into a weapon within a sect erased from history. Crimson is not a hero. He is an assassin raised on pain, trained through torture, and perfected by betrayal. His blade does not seek justice — only balance paid in blood. As Murim unites under the Heaven-Binding Alliance, villages burn, sects collapse, and whispers spread of a masked killer who leaves survivors begging for death. This is a grimdark tale of: assassins born in shadow righteous sects rotting behind sacred banners psychological torture, brutal combat, and moral decay an anti-hero who becomes worse than the world he hunts There is no mercy. There is no salvation. Only an oath written in blood. If you enjoy dark Murim, ruthless assassins, slow-burn descent into monstrosity, and a world where Heaven itself may bleed, this story is for you.

Kim Jeongjin, an editor of a publishing company on the brink of closing due to bankruptcy, ends up transmigrating inside a fantasy novel as the incompetent youngest son of a wealthy family. And here he thought that he should live a rich life in this life… “Why was I given a high-level skill? Don’t even bother!”

History and scripture alike tell of Ser Kal-El — the Bloodstorm Lord, Dragonfather, the Crimson-Bathed, the Holy Warlord, founder of the El Dynasty, and the god among men who brought forth eternal summer and lit the long night with his flame. But before all that, he was just a sellsword captain—leader of the Blackstone Mercenaries—who took a single step into a world that wasn’t meant to be his. At the Crossroads Inn, he cut down two Kingsguard knights and was knighted in glory. In Winterfell, he exposed the twin Lannister scandal, saved the direwolf prince from his fall, and sparked a war between Robert and the Westerlands. On battlefields soaked in blood, as Tywin refused to kneel, shadowed conspiracies and deadly gambits quietly unfolded—until the tides turned, balancing the scales with ruthless fairness, shaking the very throne of Baratheon. Born not of a mountain girl’s womb, but from another world entirely, Kal El took over a life that once belonged to Mya Stone. And armed with a strange farming-adventure RPG called [The Farmer’s Pursuit], he began his wild journey through the world of ice and fire. From bastard to legend — the god of the mortal realm descends. .... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story. I don't own the picture in the novel cover.

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

Some encounters don’t begin — they return. When Nila’s quiet life collides with Jaekyeon in modern-day Seoul, an unexplainable pull binds them together. Dreams feel like memories, touches feel familiar, and emotions rise deeper than logic allows. What they don’t know yet is that their souls were once intertwined in another lifetime — one filled with love, sacrifice, and a promise left unfinished. As past and present blur, they must face the truth: some love stories are written across time, waiting for the right moment to reunite. A soulful romance about destiny, reincarnation, and a love that refuses to fade.

In the world of Blue Star, everyone can awaken their talents and become a Martial Artist. Here ferocious beasts are raging, era of advanced technology and powerful humans can ruling the country. However, Chen Yang traveled through time and awake in a loser boy, with only had E-level talent. Fortunately, his cheat system appeared and give him newbie gift package that evolve his talent- Limitless Void. His system also give him power points, upon killing a ferocious beast. He can use power points to upgrade his level and master his skills. "So what if you are a genius, you can not called genius in front of him...." "So what if you are cold and aloof goddess, you have to kneel down..." Then, a legend appeared on Blue Star and everyone called him- The Void Emperor.

Ethan is a man nearing forty who has squandered his life behind a screen. Since his teenage years, he has poured everything into online games, chasing digital achievements while real life quietly passed him by. Now, with reality finally weighing on him, he realizes how empty his existence has become. Despite decades of obsession, he has only one thing to show for it: the #1 account in the world’s most popular MMORPG, Lost World Online—a fully immersive virtual game operated through neural-link technology. It is an account powerful enough to guarantee fame, sponsorships, and a second chance at life. But overnight… it vanishes. No warnings… No errors… His account simply ceases to exist. Ethan spends the entire night frantically searching for answers, contacting the developers through official forums, only to be told that nothing can be done. Without the account, even streaming or professional contracts are impossible. Exhausted and hollow, he finally gives up and falls asleep, deciding to forget his regret, half hoping everything would be a dream when he wakes up. When Ethan opens his eyes, he finds himself standing before the character creation screen of Lost World Online. It feels like a dream, yet his mind is clear, his body well responsive, not even like a game. Paying little attention, he goes ahead and creates a character and initiates the game. Then, his vision is swallowed by darkness. A violent rush of wind slams into him, and when his senses return, he is standing inside a bustling town from the game. Before he can question the missing opening cutscene—something that should always play after character creation—his attention is seized by the scene around him. The town was celebrating an Annual Festival. This was a festival that only ever occurred once, a festival that marked the first day Lost World Online was launched. Realizing the impossible, Ethan hurriedly calls up his system interface—only to find that there is no options menu, no settings, no log-out button… “This cannot be real.”

He Feng transmigrates into the Naruto world and becomes Kakashi's biological younger brother. At the same time, he binds to a favorability system and awakens a succubus physique! His attractiveness is maxed out for both opposite and same-sex individuals! As long as he gains favorability points, he receives rewards. From this point on, the entire ninja world's style completely changes. Shimura Danzō: Hatake He Feng should be brought into the Root for training—he will become the ultimate weapon that the Root thrusts into other ninja villages. Sarutobi Hiruzen: Hatake He Feng has comprehended the perfect Will of Fire; he will be Konoha's most solid bond. Yūhi Kurenai: He Feng, my family has a cat that can only do backflips—let's go home after school and check it out. Tsunade: He Feng, come learn medical ninjutsu from me. I'll teach you hand-by-hand. This is a Translational Story.

In an interview after the Saffron City incident, Damian calmly denies “beating Champions into the hospital” and calls Cynthia’s “abduction” a love story—then casually reveals she’s pregnant and not returning as Sinnoh’s Champion. World Setting: A fusion of the games, anime, and Adventures manga. Giovanni’s characterization draws from both the games and the Adventures manga. For exclusive access to advance chapters and more, visit the author's Patreon page at patreon.com/PokemonStoryWeaver

Author: 大卫马丁内斯 Original Name: 我不是英桀 ________________________________________ Introduction Tells the story of the protagonist, Lin, from his student days chatting and laughing with Kevin Kaslana, to joining the Moth of the Flame to fight for humanity. He goes from being a small soldier to a human hero, making people sigh at the great power hidden within a tiny Moth of the Flame. It's the story of him piloting a Titan, slaying a Herrscher, gathering a harem, becoming one of the Flame-Chasers, and reaching the pinnacle of his life... “……” “How is the novel I wrote?” The pink-haired girl smiled sweetly and asked the helmeted man who was holding the novel. “Boring.” Dropping this cold remark, he returned the novel to the girl and turned to leave. The novel’s dramatic plot was as lovely as the smile of its creator. But he was not the protagonist of the novel. He was neither a hero of humanity nor one of the Flame-Chasers, the MANTISes of the Moth of the Flame. The first failed experiment of a MANTIS, a cold weapon against the Honkai, the sole user of the Key of Blankness... There were many names for him, but he didn't care. He was just a soldier, standing in the torrent of the Honkai and the times, a soldier who endured hardship and battle. He was the person furthest from 'goodness.'

The war between gods should have ended with victory. Instead, Odin All-Father returns from Jotunheim carrying three children— one born of thunder, one born of frost, and one… whose origin even the gods cannot see. Reborn into the Marvel world as Odin’s third son, Alexander Ashborn Odinson grows beneath the golden halls of Asgard—quiet, observant, and far too calm for a child of gods. While Thor shines like lightning and Loki walks the edge of shadow, Alexander sleeps peacefully… as if the universe itself has agreed not to look at him. But silence does not mean weakness. Hidden beneath his innocent smile is a sign-in system, awakening powers drawn from worlds beyond gods and myths. Fire that should not exist. Wisdom that predates fate. A presence that makes even Yggdrasil bend its roots in protection. As Alexander grows, so do the questions. Why can divine authority not command him? Why do cosmic beings fail to notice his existence? And why does Odin—ruler of realms—hesitate when he looks upon his youngest son? In Asgard, laughter echoes and brotherhood is forged. Beyond it, the cosmos stirs—aware that something is missing. Because some flames are not meant to burn yet. And when the world finally dares to look at Odin’s third son… it may already be too late.

——Serious Introduction—— The story begins with a boy carrying a pure white beast encountering a cynical evil god. Born of miracles, he stopped and walked along the way, and after a long and brilliant journey, he entered the final chapter. When the boy returns, the one standing before you now is—— The designated owner of the fourth beast, the leader of Loki's clan, the captain of the Demon Slayer Corps, the representative of Pojun Academy, the winner of the Holy Grail War, the king of the end, the nameless starlight, the savior of humanity, and the world's own son!

Nothing serious, I simply got inspired by another fic where the MC reincarnates with the powers of a random Ninja and wanted to try something similar—but with my own style! Follow a man condemned to hell who got a second chance to set things right in a world of Heroes and Villains. Disclaimer: Don't take this fic seriously. It's just a bunch of scattered ideas inspired by another work. This is not my Fan-Fic. Translation from spanish server~

Cold, distant, and devastatingly handsome, Li Wei, the heir of Luminous Corporation, is a man everyone fears—unreachable, unreadable, untouchable but after an accidental encounter and a disastrous interview, Shen Yuqi, an ordinary girl with extraordinary resilience, unexpectedly becomes his personal assistant. And from that day on, her peaceful life is over. “CEO Li, I messed up a document… do you want to fire me?” “Fix it. Then come report to me… personally.” “CEO Li, someone in the office bullied me—” “Who touched what’s mine?” “CEO Li, I’m not feeling well today…” “Then sit here. I’ll handle everything.” Everyone in the city knows Li Wei has a heart carved from ice but Shen Yuqi soon learns she might be the only warmth he allows near him. When secrets from his past surface, rivals appear, and power struggles intensify, Shen Yuqi finds herself trapped between ambition, danger, and a man who claims not to care… yet pulls her closer every time. A cold CEO who pretends not to remember. A stubborn assistant who refuses to fall in love. A fate that ties them tighter with every breath. And in the end— “Li Wei… what exactly am I to you?” He traps her against the desk, eyes darkening. “Mine.”

“You cannot do anything in your life.” That was what my father said every time he came home drunk. He wasn’t the kind who beat his family—he didn’t need to. His words alone were enough to break me. “You are a failure. Look at other children.” I had done nothing wrong to deserve those words. They were simply routine—something he said to make himself feel better. Maybe it was the alcohol speaking. Maybe it wasn’t. Either way, that was how I grew up, with two younger siblings enduring the same silence. Maybe that was why I became an introvert. I learned that speaking less meant giving him fewer reasons to get upset with me. And yet, after shaping me this way, he would ask— “Why are you so quiet? Why can’t you be like other children?” Being an introvert wasn’t so bad… until I found acting—or more appropriately—acting found me. By chance, by luck, or perhaps by fate, I discovered an art that demanded everything I had—confidence, expression, vulnerability. I had never even stepped onto a stage before. I had to learn from nothing. All I had was my talent and an intelligent mind. A gift unknown to me was hiding inside. But as always, I wasn’t allowed to choose. Every story has a villain. In mine, I couldn’t even defy him. He wanted a life that brought him reputation and praise—a respectable job, a safe future. Dreams, in his world, were a luxury I couldn’t afford. This is the story of a boy silenced by words— and the actor he was never meant to become. ----------------------------------------------- If you are still here, then go and read free chapters. They won't cost you and who knows, this might be your next favorite novel. ^..^ Note - There is no system in this novel. Everything will be how a normal human would solve problems. No golden fingers or supernatural powers. I want to make a real and relatable novel instead of the usual cheat systems. Also, the main plot of the novel revolves around acting and rising in the entertainment industry. However, his childhood shapes who he is now, so that will also be explored. Lastly, this story takes place in a parallel world to escape any copyright issues. This is an original story without any inspiration. All the scripts, songs and scenes are original and written by me myself. ^...^ ------------------------------------------------- Two chapters a day Now, about business - Want more chapters? Send gifts. Magic Castle - 1 bonus chapter. Spacecraft - 2 bonus chapters. Golden Gachapon - 3 bonus chapters. For example, if someone wants to read more chapters and they can't wait, they can gift one of these. If I'm awake, I'll upload the bonus chapter the very next second, at most it will take 24 hours. But I hope you won't exploit these... ^...^ --------------------------------------------------

In the corridors of high school romance, love blooms passionately between a girl and a boy. However, their story takes a poignant turn as heartbreak shatters their once vibrant relationship, leaving echoes of pain and resilience in its wake.

What is the fate of a Lancer? Luck E? No! It is battle! Link Raw: https://www.ciweimao.com/book/100079962 Original Name: 枪兵的宿命 Author: 咸鱼节操

Transmigrating into the multiverse of Comprehensive Anime, Luo Shu awakened the Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System—his supposed path to becoming a Supreme God King. However… The very first step was to recruit a Familia. Fine. But why were all the members designated as anime heroines? And why were most of them from slice-of-life shows?! Not to mention “Young Miss Mira” — wrong universe, much? System, this so-called Divine Pantheon you’re making me build is clearly messed up. And what’s with this looming “Abyssal Invasion” nonsense? With life itself trolling him, Luo Shu can only team up with Utaha Kasumigaoka, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, and Chisato Nishikigi… and hope the multiverse survives.

In the vast seas of the One Piece world, a mysterious figure rises through the ranks of the Navy — not by legacy, but by merit, strategy, and a system that rewards performance with unimaginable power. His name is Luo Yu. As the Fourth Admiral, Luo Yu is no ordinary Marine. Calm yet ruthless, he walks a fine line between justice and ambition, answering only to results. Whether confronting Warlords, Yonkos', or the shadowy forces of CP0, Luo Yu reshapes the balance of power with each move. With Conqueror’s Haki that shakes the heavens, a sharp mind behind golden-rimmed glasses, and a system that thrives on chaos and combat, Luo Yu is not just a Marine — he's the future of the Navy. But in a world ruled by pirates, dragons, and secrets buried beneath the waves, how long can one man stand alone against the tide? "like the story? add to library" Give me some power stones and make it to power rankings and collections the cover pic is Ai generated Raw:海贼：我在海军朝九晚五 "MORE POWERSTONES MORE CHAPTERS" (100 power stones - 1 new chapter) (200 power stones - 3 new chapters) ALSO CONSIDER REVIEWING STORY PLEASE UPDATES WILL BE LATE I AM RETRANSLATING FROM CH1

Death was not the end—it was displacement. When a boy who should have died awakens inside the body of the Eleventh Princess of the Orimvess Empire, he quickly realizes that survival itself is an anomaly. The girl who once lived in this fragile body is gone, leaving behind fading memories, unanswered sorrow, and a life already deemed expendable. Reborn into a world of nobility, magic, and gods, Rynvaris Elowen possesses none of the advantages such a world demands. Magic does not answer him. The palace does not protect him. The divine order does not acknowledge him. In a realm where power defines worth, his continued existence feels like a mistake. Yet he remains alive. Volume 1 follows Rynvaris’s first days in an unfamiliar world—learning to move in a borrowed body, to think within an empire that never intended him to matter, and to endure a reality that offers no shortcuts. This is a slow-burn isekai fantasy, where growth is earned through persistence, observation, and quiet defiance rather than sudden power. As Rynvaris begins his reluctant journey through training, palace life, and the first steps beyond survival, he is drawn into an unfolding adventure shaped by magic, danger, and choice—not destiny. This volume is not about becoming strong. It is about learning how to stay alive in a world that has already decided you shouldn’t be.

In the ash-choked remnants of a world shattered by the magical cataclysm known as the Bloom, civilization huddles behind fortified walls. Three powers vie for dominance: the grain-rich Crownlands, the resourceful Sable League, and the zealous Radiant Synod. To prevent all-out war over the life-giving Riverchain, they settle disputes through the Ladder, a series of brutal gladiatorial Trials governed by the Concord of Cinders. Gifted fighters, whose powers extract a terrible physical or mental toll, battle for the glory of their lords and the chance to win fortunes. Soren Vale, a stoic caravan survivor haunted by his past, enters the Ladder with a singular, desperate goal: to win enough prize money to buy his debt-bound mother and brother from the Crownlands' indenture system. As he climbs the rungs, he must navigate a treacherous world of shifting alliances, betrayals from promoters, and the ever-watchful eyes of Synod inquisitors. His path crosses with Nyra Sableki, a cunning competitor with her own secret agenda, and together they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the Synod, revealing the Ladder is not just a game, but a cage designed to control the Gifted. Soren's fight for his family's freedom spirals into a rebellion against the system itself, forcing him to choose between his personal desire and the fate of all who are trapped by the Cinders.