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What if Prometheus did not steal the fire of knowledge—but Jupiter?

Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to harbours, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the grand harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending, no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha! I like text to speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I recommend Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.5 times speed. It sounds the most natural to my ear and it's what I'll be using when designing my text for text to speech.

[A Harry Potter SI in Westeros] --------------------------------------------------------------- Shortly before the Dance of the Dragons, a manse appeared on Dragonstone. No ships brought it. No workers built it. One day, it simply stood there. Locals whisper of a traveller living within, alongside his wife. No banners were raised. No allegiances sworn. And yet, from that moment on, everything changed. Old things stir, and the world begins to shift. --------------------------------------------------------------- This fic is a spin-off of Enchanting Melodies, my previous HP SI fic. Since it's pretty long, I'll do my best to make sure that you won't need to read it to enjoy this story, though you'll catch a few extra details if you do. I will upload a chapter every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. (although I might upload a chapter randomly just for the hell of it) Chapters will be at least 2k words long. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I don't own pretty much anything in this Fanfic. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/athassprkr ----------------------------------------------------------------

Raeya Evaleen Alvera grew up with childhood wounds that never truly healed. When she was arranged to marry Daren Hayden Aldrich—a cold, ambitious CEO—Raeya tried to endure a marriage she never asked for. But everything changed when Daren returned from a two-month business trip. The man who was once harsh had become someone entirely different. He was gentle. Attentive. Loving her in ways she never imagined. Too perfect. Too unfamiliar. His sudden change brought her happiness… but also fear. Something felt off. And deep down, Raeya knew— this newfound love was hiding a secret far deeper than she could ever imagine.

They say there are only four prodigies in the academy. Four chairs. Four minds. Four futures. But then came the fifth. No one knows who reserved it. No one knows why it’s always left empty. And no one dares to ask— And the truth? It was never about who sat in the chair… It was about who was missing from it.

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Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.

In a world devouring itself with corruption and cosmic decay, extinction isn’t a possibility—it’s scheduled. The apocalypse has already begun. Empires rot. Immortals go mad. The Matrix of Reality fractures under the weight of forbidden magic, AI overlords and ancient betrayals. But one artifact refuses to die with the universe and turns the wheel of time.It's the Reincarnation Countersigil — a forbidden relic split between two strangers, each holding half its power, each haunted by the echoes of countless forgotten lifetimes and strings of fate destined to pull them apart forever even in their deaths. Together—whether they like it or not—they are humanity’s last cheat code. But to save existence, they must kill across realms: the Mortal Plane, the Heavenly Courts, the Dream Verse, the Land of the Dead and even the Soul Sea itself. And at the top? The Architect of the Matrix. The one who programmed reality’s collapse from the beginning. Two broken souls. One doomed multiverse. Infinite deaths. Will they conquer the system—or will they become its final victims?

"Then I shall go. Wherever the hidden truth lies, I will seek it... I will find my answers, and everything that has been buried in the past—the forgotten past—I shall retrieve it." In the mystical realm of Yuan, Yena—born of both divine and mortal blood—seeks the truth behind her origins and the mystery of her mother’s death. But as she searches for answers, a new conspiracy brews in Tianlok, threatening to change everything. Determined to uncover the truth, Yena enters the Great Sect Tournament, an ancient battleground where strength, wit, and destiny collide. But this is no mere test of skill—the tournament holds the key to the very conspiracy she’s chasing. Joined by loyal companions, Yena must brave treacherous trials, unearth ancient secrets, and battle formidable foes—all in a desperate bid to reclaim the past and secure peace in Yuan. Yet, amidst the chaos, one figure stands by her side—a warrior whose gaze lingers too long, whose blade is always ready to defend her. But in a world built on deception, can she afford to trust the one who walks so close to her heart? As the shadows of an unspoken destiny creep closer, Yena is caught between the weight of forgotten legends and the path she must forge. The deeper she digs into the past, the question remains—is she uncovering the truth, or simply walking the same tragic path as her mother? Will she submit to the fate others have written for her, or defy those who seek to control her and carve her own destiny? Join me in this exhilarating saga of love, betrayal, and fate, where the past refuses to stay buried, and the future awaits its rewriting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Author: Hello, Readers! I'm Resa_New, and this is my first novel! I'm so excited to have you along on this journey, exploring the world of Yuan with me. Your support means the world, and I truly appreciate it. If you ever have any doubts or questions about the story, feel free to comment! The world-building can be a little tricky at times, so if you're ever confused, you can refer to The Yuanian History: Chronicles of the Past. But don't worry—I'm here for you, so leave inline comments if anything feels unclear. Since this is my first creation, there might be some small errors, and I’d really appreciate your understanding and suggestions to help improve the story. If you enjoy it, please support me—your love and encouragement give me the strength to keep going! I can promise you, you won't be disappointed if you choose to continue this adventure with me. There’s so much more to unfold, and together, we’ll uncover every secret. I’ll aim to upload 2-3 chapters per week, and maybe more depending on your support. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the ride!

NOTE: THERE IS SOMETHING INTERESTING GOING ON IN THE STORY THE STORY AFTER CH 35.5 WILL BE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM ANY NOVEL YOU HAVE READ BEFORE AND YOU WILL LOVE IT WILL BE THE CONTINUATION THOUGH. "She betrayed me. Lied to me. Left me for a richer man... I gave her everything—my time, my love, my dreams. And in return? She walked away like I was nothing.” Chen Yu thought he had it all figured out—a simple life, love, and a future with the girl of his dreams. But when Li Yuxin, one of the most popular girls in the university, chooses wealth over love and leaves him for the arrogant Young Master Kang, Chen Yu's world crumbles. But fate has other plans. Just as he's drowning in heartbreak, a mysterious voice echoes in his mind: “System has found the perfect host. Binding initiated.” Now, with a powerful system in his hands—one that grants him experience in any skill he desires—Chen Yu embarks on a journey of transformation. He doesn’t want revenge. He wants greatness. From rock bottom to the very top, Chen Yu will rise. And those who once looked down on him? They’ll wish they never did. He will have to rise to the top of the world before the EVENT comes.

After his village was reduced to ashes and his parents slaughtered by the demon Bouros, Jin became a hollow shell. In a final act of desperation, he sealed the beast—but at a devastating cost: his humanity. Every shred of joy, rage, and pain was torn from him, leaving only a faint echo of the man he once was.Now, Jin wanders a world that dreads and shuns him, wielding the very shadows that devoured his soul. Emotionless, relentless, he is a specter of vengeance, neither living nor dead. As ancient enemies rise from the abyss and fragile alliances teeter on betrayal, Jin treads a razor’s edge between redemption and annihilation—haunted by the question: does he command the darkness, or has it already claimed him?

He walks beneath the moonlight, hiding from the world. She hides in the shadows, cursed by sunlight. One snowy midnight, their fates collide — her fangs on his neck, his heartbeat echoing in silence. What begins as a thirst for blood slowly becomes something neither of them can escape. In a world where light burns and love bleeds, can a lonely boy and a cursed vampire girl rewrite their fate? A gothic romantic fantasy begins under the crimson moon.

In a world where the veil between reality and nightmare has shattered, monsters now prowl the streets of Tokyo after sundown. Humanity’s last line of defense lies with the Nightguard Corps—an elite force trained to fight back the horrors that emerge in the darkness. Divided into five powerful divisions, each unit faces death nightly to preserve the fragile peace of the waking world. Lucien, a mysterious teenager who first was a homeless orphan from the age of 3 now is gifted with divine powers by the Creator of Gods. He is told that he is the vessel for the God of Vengeance. He finds himself dragged into this war after barely surviving a monster attack. Taken in by the Nightguard Corps, he endures brutal training, deadly trials, and soul-shattering tests of character. But even after surviving the legendary Death Trial—a fight to the death against a monstrous abomination no one has ever lived through—Lucien is denied his rightful place. Only through the loyalty of newfound friends and a second chance at fate does Lucien rise again. Now a full-fledged member of Division Five—a small but growing squad consisting of Rylen, Jason, Emiluna, and himself—Lucien begins his new life among comrades who treat him like family. With each passing mission, his power evolves—telekinesis, superhuman strength, mental perception, and the mysterious divine force known as Purgeflame—a holy fire that burns through corruption itself. But peace is short-lived. Haunted by the power inside him and hunted by the beings beyond comprehension, Lucien must face not only the monsters outside—but the ones buried deep within himself. Because the truth is clear: Lucien wasn’t just chosen by a god. He may have been created to kill them. Average words are around 1.8k to 2k. First chapters are a bit shorter but it will get longer over time Also i do upload this on https://www.royalroad.com/profile/738816/fictions. and on patreon for exclusieve chapters that are not yet released in here. https://patreon.com/RaminAhmed and my paypal if you feel like donating any amount that you feel comfortable with. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G79JCMKXCFN7G

Princess Elery was never meant to live long—a curse written in her blood and sealed by fate. But after her sister’s untimely death, she refuses to go quietly. Across the continent, Marquess Rue Mallory—ice-blooded prodigy and the Empress’s scapegoat—is on the run, accused of murdering his own father, the Emperor. Their paths collide again at the Arcane Lyceum, a school cloaked in prestige... and secrets. With separate goals and hidden scars, Elery and Rue begin to unravel truths that were never meant to be found. The deeper they dig, the more the school resists, revealing a centuries-old enigma tied to ancient magic, lost history, and their own fates. What lies beneath the Lyceum’s walls could unravel empires, awaken sleeping curses, and decide the destiny of the world itself.

[WSA ENTRY 2025] Idan and Arabel both belonged to different strata of society. Idan came from an ordinary middle-class family, while Arabel came from one of the richest Morgan families. Besides his parents, Idan has an older sister who is a year older than him. Arabel has a younger twin brother besides her parents. A year after the global catastrophe, when the world was in chaos, the first awakened ones with superpowers appeared. Among them were Idan's older sister and Arabel's younger brother. After the first of the ten disasters described in the Revelation received by the people was overcome, a solemn evening was held. It was there that the fate of Idan and Arabel changed dramatically.: When their eyes met, Idan heard a sudden monotone voice. [Ding! The perfect user has been found, and the activation of the Supreme Husband System has begun! 5%] [Ding! The Supreme Husband System Has Been Activated!] [Ding! The perfect partner has been found, and synchronization with the Supreme Wife System has begun! 1%] [Ding! The system is synchronized with the Supreme Wife System! 100%] [The first task of the system has been issued!] [Propose to your future Wife within 1 day!] [Failure of the task – deleting the system and losing the opportunity to awakening!] While Arabel suddenly heard a monotonous voice. [Ding! The perfect user has been found, and the activation of the Supreme Wife System has begun! 5%] [Ding! The Supreme Wife System Has Been Activated!] [Ding! The perfect partner has been found, and synchronization with the Supreme Husband System has begun! 1%] [Ding! The system is synchronized with the Supreme Husband System! 100%] [The first task of the system has been issued!] [Invite your future husband to dance for 1 hour!] [Failure of the task – deleting the system and losing the opportunity to awakening!] English isn't my main language, so please bear with it if you found some mistakes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/thE3cXkq5Q

BOOK 2 of the book series Allure Of The Dark BOOK 1: The Devil's Warrior Queen _________________ Emerging from the darkness with a predatory grace, he blocked her path with a smirk that sent shivers down her spine. His lips curled into a devilish grin as he watched her struggle, relishing in the thrill of the hunt. With a gentle yet firm grip, his hands curled around her small waist as he pulled her close, his touch sending a wave of electricity skittering down her spine. She gasped as she felt his icy touch, her breath catching in her throat as she realized the futility of her efforts to escape. "You cannot run from me, sweet angel." Lucian purred, his voice dripping with honeyed promises and wicked intent. "You are mine to claim, body and soul." Dabria trembled as she met his gaze, the intensity of his silver eyes burning into her very core. There was a hunger there, primal and insatiable, that sent a thrill of anticipation coursing through her veins despite her fear. As Lucian drew closer, his presence enveloped her like a cloak of darkness, suffusing her senses with a heady mixture of desire and dread. She could feel the heat of his breath against her skin, sending shivers of anticipation down her spine as he leaned in closer, his lips hovering just inches from her own. In that moment, Dabria was powerless to resist him, her will crumbling beneath the weight of his seductive charm. She closed her eyes, surrendering herself to the inevitable as Lucian claimed her with a kiss that ignited a firestorm of passion within her soul. ------------

A young down to earth boy and a flirty foxy detective. A cat and mouse story with revenge and the hidden dark story behind the curtain. How will their encounter unfold into a thrilling and suspension romance? Look forward!

What if dying was just the beginning? For Rin Solas, it was. One moment, he was a nobody, and the next, he woke up in a world where your worth is literally in your veins. This isn't some land of opportunity; it's a brutal world where dragon bloodlines decided everything. And Rin? He's got just enough of that precious blood to make him a target,to be laughed at, exploited, or simply crushed underfoot. But fate, it seems, has a twisted sense of humor. It handed Rin the Tyrant System, a power that thrives on the very things this world understands: fear, respect, and domination. This isn't a story about a hero's journey. Rin isn't here to save anyone, and there are no do-overs. To claw his way up, he'll have to be admired. To get stronger, he'll have to be feared. And to rule? He'll have to embrace the very monster they whisper about in the shadows. He's not here for glory; he's here to take it all.He is here to become the strongest creature in the world

In a world where only a rare few are born as Viran, gifted with elemental power drawn from their life force — Vira — strength is everything. Ren is a Viran born with a core water affinity — a bond to the ocean's grace, weight, and silence. But beneath the surface of his gift lies a deeper struggle: an affliction that isolates him, warps how others see him, and clouds how he sees himself. When tragedy tears through his life, Ren is set adrift — wounded, and uncertain of his place in the world. In the wake of loss, he begins to seek meaning not just in his power, but in his identity. And as the world around him hardens, he finds purpose not only in destruction, but in reshaping water into something more — something powerful, something whole. As enemies rise and the balance and essence of Vira begins to shift, Ren must quickly grow to gain dominion over his element if he wants to survive — and protect those who still matter. Join Ren on his journey as he struggles with his affliction and grows his power — one stage, one tide, one choice at a time.

Simma unravels through an agonizing, emetic scourge, only to discover that he has lived a past life—and that his Azrax (a kind of chimera beast) requires a unique process to be tamed and controlled. As he begins his quest, he realizes the path everyone is following is destined to lead to a repetition of the bloodbath. The one once called "the cursed" is now mankind’s only hope for salvation. Read on to discover what happens next...And how it did happen...