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Dragon Empire. Yunfeng City, a side house in the backyard of the Cheng family. "Where is this? Haven't I fallen into the gate of reincarnation? How come I have appeared here?" Cheng Hao slowly opened his eyes, and the environment was strange. He stood up blankly, and then there was a huge pain in his mind, and a lot of information poured into his mind. After a while, he reacted. It turned out that he was indeed dead, and died for ten thousand years! Over the past ten thousand years, his broken soul wandered between heaven and earth, or his unwillingness, or God's sympathy, made him possess a fellow with the same name and surname.

Follow Kairi Izumi—a quiet, eccentric, and somewhat conspicuous girl— who never felt like anything but an NPC in a story. Working behind the scenes, unnoticed by others had always been part of her daily life, dwelling with medicine and toxins. So, it's not surprising that she wasn't tad attractive according to others. That is, until one day... that guy, he confessed to me. Wait a minute—doesn't that mean I'm a heroine now? Hang on, how is that even possible? Me? Heroine? No way! I’m just a girl from a small village who likes to help others. I don’t particularly stand out, and compared to the other girls, I’m not even that attractive. And so, a question lingers, driving the unfolding of this dumbfounding narrative forward: Wait, what do you mean I got reincarnated to be a heroine? That's weird because usually a heroine is not strong let alone smart - they are usually dumb, cute and pretty. Definitely not me. I mean, how is that possible? Me? Heroine? No way!

Velkaar, the Golden Emperor, met his end not in battle but by breaking his own heart. Shattering his essence in a final, desperate act to find another of his kind. The age of dragons had ended, their memory fading into a sad tale… until that moment. And in the ashes of his despair, he found her. An egg. The last of his kind. Raised by a dying woman , taught to speak, to feel, and to hope until loss drove her from the only home she had known. With nothing but a name, a shard of unknown power, and a lineage she does not yet understand, she walks a world still haunted by the horrors that killed her kin. But the world does not forget what it fears. Nor does it forgive what it cannot control. And somewhere, in the dark corners of reality, something ancient is stirring again. Cults lurk beneath the peaceful lies. Reality itself is breaking. The strings are being cut. She is not ready. But time does not wait.

In a near-future where your soulmate is chosen by a universal AI, Elya is matched with the algorithm itself. Now she’s being courted by glitchy avatars, cryptic messages, and code that rewrites reality around her. But the real question is: what does love mean to something that was never human? (Tech-romance + surrealism + emotional mind-bender)

Some people enter your life like a whisper. Others crash into it like a storm. Aarav never thought much about fate-until the night he met Atlas. One moment, he was just a college student dealing with family expectations. The next, he was pulling a mysterious man out of trouble, only to realize Atlas wasn't just a stranger. He was a secret waiting to unfold. Atlas has always known how to disappear, how to stay unnoticed. But when a reckless choice leads him to Aarav, his carefully built world starts to crack. Aarav is everything he shouldn't get close to-kind, persistent, and dangerously warm.

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

Angkasa Wira Atmadja, a free-spirited café owner, chooses to leave behind the shadow of his family’s great name—the notorious Atmadja mafia family. He builds Sky’s Café from scratch, far from the intrigue and power of his family, who secretly control a government known for its integrity and transparency. On the other hand, there is Nadia Putri Anjani, a young writer struggling against rejection after rejection from publishers. Sky’s Café becomes her escape, a place where she can dream amidst the pressures of a life that seems relentlessly unfair. However, everything changes when Nadia accidentally witnesses a heated argument between Angkasa and his eldest brother. A dangerous secret she was never meant to hear is now in her hands, forcing Angkasa to make her his pretend lover—for the sake of protecting them both. Angkasa’s peaceful life slowly fades as he is dragged back into the whirlwind of the Atmadja mafia family. Amidst secrets, danger, and conspiracy, they embark on an unexpected journey—one that not only changes their lives but also opens doors to a love they never saw coming.

Prepare to be swept away by a journey of magic, mystery, and high-stakes adventure. Irelia is a prodigy in the ancient and volatile art of rune magic. Though respected by many,  she’s spent her life running from a past that refuses to let go. But when a mysterious artifact falls into her hands, she’s thrust into a perilous quest across lost civilizations, shattered continents, and secrets the world was never meant to remember. Now hunted by those who would twist the object’s power for their own ends, Irelia must confront dangerous enemies, forgotten truths, and the scars of her past—while deciding how far she's willing to go to protect a world that may never give her the peace she seeks. If you love: -Powerful but flawed heroines -Expansive worldbuilding -Action-packed magic duels -Ancient secrets and dangerous relics -Epic journeys across fantastical lands Then this is your next read. Irelia Aerith, the outcast of the esteemed House Aerith, had carved out a quiet life as a mage and adventurer in a distant land—until a single letter thrust her into the heart of ancient mysteries, looming threats to the world itself, and a truth about herself she never dared to imagine. On her journey, she will traverse the world—through mystic lands shrouded in legend, sacred places steeped in forgotten power, and courts teeming with intrigue and deception, where every step could tip the balance between salvation and ruin. She will not walk this path alone. By her side stand steadfast companions: a cheerful and resourceful halfling with a knack for finding hidden paths, a stoic and pragmatic dwarf whose skill in crafting is matched only by secrets he holds, and a righteous yet disciplined elf, torn between duty and the burdens of the past. Update schedule: 2 Weekly chapters, Monday and Thursday. This story will be uploaded to different sites. Here is a list with the sites and my user name in each: -Scribble Hub: Eden707 -Webnovel: Eden_Hawthorne -Honeyfeed: Eden Hawthorne -Moonquill: Eden Hawthorne -Fictionate.me: Eden Hawthorne -Wattpad: Eden Hawthorne

Olivia had mastered the art of being invisible-until Sebastian saw her. She wanted nothing to do with him... until the teasing turned to late-night texts, and sarcasm gave way to something raw and real. He had secrets stitched beneath his skin, and she had walls no one dared to climb. But somehow, they cracked each other open. He wasn't supposed to matter. But now, she doesn't know how to breathe without him. Sebastian: "You make me want to be better, Liv... but I don't know how to be anything other than broken, and I'm scared that one day, you'll realize I was never worth the pieces you gave me." Olivia: "I don't care how shattered you are, Sebastian-don't you get it? You're the only thing that's ever made me feel like I'm more than invisible, more than unwanted... You're the first place I've ever wanted to stay."

Amidst the whirlpool of power, Ming Xuan crosses paths with Xi Xuerong, the daughter of a merchant. Defiant of fate, she burns like wildfire against the ice encasing his heart. Her love for Bai Changming is pure—until a court conspiracy shatters her family at his hands. From then on, she drifts alone under the heavens, their fates diverging like stars never meant to meet. In the shadows of political intrigue, **Jiang Yi**, a cunning strategist, charms the court with his wit while secretly weaving a darker design. Allying with an ancient dragon, he twists the dynasty’s destiny. Bai Changming falls to his schemes—only to uncover an escape from this otherworldly trap. Mysterious figures emerge: the enigmatic master of *Qian Nian Pavilion*, the mad monk *Jia Lan*, and the ambitious Prince *Jiang Yan*, who sacrifices Yinglong’s blood to divine the empire’s future. Dragged into a god-slaying game, Ming Xuan fights to survive. Meanwhile, Luo Shuichan, heeding the call of a sacred tree, transforms into the "Source of Boruo", a beacon to purify demons. Yet Xi Xuerong stumbles upon fragmented texts—revealing their three fates were written long ago. When the snows of *Ailao Mountain illuminate the ghosts in the withered well, when the white jade hairpin shatters into stardust, the fox demon smiles, whispering: "The gods save the masses... but I save you." In this chaotic game of thrones, is it heaven’s cruelty—or mortal obsession—that moves the pieces?"

Reika Kagetsu has known nothing but pain her entire life. Abused by her parents from a young age, she's learned to shut off all emotions. Her heart hardened, Reika never cared for saving anyone—she just wanted a place where she could feel the adrenaline of danger. That's how she finds herself at Tenshiko Academy, an institution shrouded in mystery and filled with brutal training. Here, survival isn’t guaranteed. The tests are unforgiving, and the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. If you fail, if you die—no one comes to save you. Tenshiko is no ordinary academy. It's the breeding ground for the Kageshiki, warriors meant to hunt the terrifying Shikiban. But as Reika pushes through the pain of training, it becomes clear that this academy might be hiding something darker. It’s more than just about hunting monsters—it’s about controlling powers, mastering forbidden techniques, and surviving the test of true strength. Reika never expected to uncover the truth about her own connection to the Shikiban or the power that's been dormant within her. She thought she had entered Tenshiko for the adrenaline, but the truth is far more twisted than she could have imagined. Tenshiko isn’t just a hunter’s training ground—it might be the source of a terrifying new breed of hunter. Will Reika survive, or will she fall victim to the very darkness she’s been trained to fight? The path she walks is one of blood, pain, and the whispers of monsters waiting in the shadows.

They called me an abomination. A wolf in sheep's clothing.... A witch gone mad.... But the truth was far more complicated. I was both, and something more. My blood, a potent mixture of witch and werewolf, surged through my veins, a power that terrified and enticed them all. Now, caught between two factions will never let each other have peace, I must choose: succumb to being hunted by both Witches and werewolves, or fight for a future where witches and werewolves can coexist because that's the only way I can get what I want; which is to have a world where anyone else like me don't have to always look over their shoulders. I must achieve that goal, even if it means sacrificing everything, including myself.

As the last of the mist was expelled from her lips the man holding onto her stiffened further. He could only watch on helplessly as her silver eyes that used to glower at him with disdain slowly dim. His hands quiver out of despair and helplessness. "Wang Lan Biyu, keep your eyes on me. Do not fade away yet, do you hear me? I don't permit you to die!" The woman's pale face splashed with bits of blood rose into a weak disdainful smile. "You-*gasp..still want *gasp to act better than me..in the end*cough-" His eyes redden as another splash of red covers her pale lips. "Lan Biyu..." "-Chuanli*cough my guqin from master,...you hold onto it for me...ok?" Her last sentence was a faint weak whisper before her eyes flutter close shaking his heart and rattling his mind. "Lan Biyu!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -Please be civilized and don't steal my cover as your own.

In a time of incredible turmoil due to political corruption, famine, and an influx of ghost and demon incidents – what everyone wants is their own safety guaranteed. Cultivators are in high demand because of it, and disciples from both of the large sects are being spread incredibly thin. There are stories circulating between both territories of a cultivator with incredible spiritual essence who hides their face and carries nothing except a redwood guqin and a purple parasol. They are rumored to hold vigil day and night atop the great cliff overlooking the imperial palace, strumming meticulously on their zither to maintain a massive protective barrier around the entire capital city of Beiyin, the Holy City of Zhonglao. It is said a single stroke of their zither’s strings is enough to vanquish an entire thrall of ghosts. This famed identity-less cultivator is the fair and beautiful Yao Yuxuan. Such beautiful tales woven about this mysterious man, but the perturbing truth is that for the last ten years he was forced to personally guard the palace and maintain the barrier, or the Emperor would kill his sister, his only living family, in cold blood. One night, despite Yao Yuxuan being one of the top cultivators in the land, the infamous Snowfall Assassin bests him in battle and penetrates all of his defenses. Yao Yuxuan rushes to the Emperor’s side to defend him, only to instead discover disgusting truths about the imperial family. Despite having dedicated nearly half his life protecting them, he finds himself getting betrayed. Given to the Snowfall Assassin as a peace offering to get him to leave, Yao Yuxuan finds himself stuck with the ruthless assassin indefinitely. “This guy is completely insane; if I don’t escape soon, I could really die!” — R18 explicit smut. Slowburn romance, but the smut comes earlier ;) don’t worry BL/yaoi/danmei/gay romance. Enemies to lovers. Cultivation. Ascension. Demons. Gods. Ruthless and wildly unpredictable demon assassin gong vs elegant, flirtatious and vindictive cold shou. Monster with blood on his hands growing softer vs man losing his humanity, becoming vicious.

death is meant to be the end, and for most it is but not for Alex. watch as she journeys through the complex universe that is Star Wars.

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance. Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others. Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide. As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both. In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

The city lights blurred as Evelyn Carter ran—away from the past, away from the voice that had kept her caged for years. Westbridge University was supposed to be her escape, a place where she could disappear, blend into the background, and finally breathe. But then he showed up. Adrian West wasn’t supposed to notice her. Loud, confident, and radiating a warmth she wasn’t used to, he crashed into her quiet world like a storm she never saw coming. And for the first time, silence wasn’t her only option. But the past doesn’t let go so easily. Secrets don’t stay buried forever. And running… running was never the same as being free. She thought she was invisible. He saw her anyway. Are you ready to uncover the truth? It is a slow-burn, heartwarming story about love, healing, and finding the light even in the darkest places.

In the distant future, mankind has colonized space and achieved utopia as a civilization. Volunteers work 25-year shifts at the edge of the explored galaxy to gather resources for the peaceful world of Earth. These workers live in makeshift colonies on the asteroids and moons where they labor. In one such colony, a melancholy woman from Neo-Kyoto opens a traditional Japanese tea room. This is her slice-of-life story as she tries to bring a little bit of Chanoyu to the distant stars.

When a private video of their most intimate moment leaked, Dara and Sethya's love shattered. The scandal drove them apart, leaving Dara in ruins. His mother, unable to bear the shame, ended her own life. Grief-stricken and drowning in despair, Dara made a chilling decision: to join her in death. But just as the darkness closed in, the shrill ring of a phone pierced the silence—and everything began to change.

Suna finds herself to be the last person alive in her world. But a suspicious man offers to save her from her dying world. Will finding peace be so simple?