managing mischief

GOLD WINNER FOR WPC #233 - Rich Daughter Lilibeth Rusells is not only the daughter of the head of one of the four most powerful families of their magical nation, but she is also the top student of the Academy. When it comes to battles of strength and wit, no one equals her except for her sworn enemy, the brilliant and enigmatic Nikolas Kore. But when her sister runs off and escapes from her own marriage that's been planned for ten years, Lily's dreams to become a Templar is crushed as she is told by her parents to pretend as the bride. All to save their family from the wrath of the crown. Thus, the beginning of unexpected storms that have come to spoil Lily's fiery plans--both magical and not. And when Nikolas' frosty schemes get in the way, nothing can stop the two from getting head to head. May the Goddesses of Fate help the citizens of Carnelia from these two troublemakers.

{WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 18+} A man wakes up in an endless white void with a strange voice whispering in his ear about how he’s become the new owner of the Dungeon of Lust. He doesn’t take it too seriously at first, but when he learns his life may be in jeopardy, all his reserves fall to the wayside. It’s not long after he realizes the true peril of his situation that the voice in his head grants him the ability to summon defenders to help him; however, to claim sovereignty over his legion and rule these summoned defenders, he has to fulfill a condition with them: satisfaction. He grows confused at this condition until an otherworldly beauty appears in front of him, flaunting her alluring figure. Then, Vale, the man, learns just what it means to be the owner of the Dungeon of Lust. He struggles to hold his morals, but when the vice of lust is suppressed… it only gets stronger.

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the world’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

Dante Cross had it all — devastating good looks, effortless charm, and the kind of confidence that made hearts race and tempers flare. Freshly 18, with the world at his feet, he thought the most complicated thing in his life was deciding which party to attend next. But that was before the bite. In a single, blood-drenched night under a full moon, Dante's life is ripped apart. He’s no longer just the cocky young heartthrob of Hollowbrooke — he’s a werewolf. And not just any werewolf. There’s something darker, more dangerous about his transformation, a secret hidden deep within his bloodline. Now, thrust into a world of ancient curses, rival supernatural factions, and seductive, deadly enemies, Dante must learn to control the beast within before it controls him. With his best friend (and secret crush) Ava — a sharp-tongued witch-in-training — at his side, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his curse. But not everyone wants him to succeed. From a brooding vampire lord with an unsettling interest in him, to a pack of rogue werewolves with their own dark agenda, Dante finds himself at the center of a supernatural power struggle. Between the heart-pounding battles and the forbidden, seductive encounters that leave him breathless, Dante must balance the thrill of danger with the sting of desire. Because in a world where the line between man and monster blurs, sometimes the scariest thing isn’t what lurks in the dark — it’s the wildness of your own heart.

"And what do you know about harmonizing?" Xiao Yue looked at him as if he had just spit on her ancestor's grave. "Me? I'm the CEO of the Inner Dao. I have a Master's in Spiritual Synergy and a triple Ph.D. in Multitasking Cultivation, with honors in 'Qi Optimization Under Pressure.' Should I show you my resume, or would you prefer a PowerPoint presentation on my celestial achievements?" Kenji Tanaka was a Japanese CEO with the soul of a spreadsheet: cold, analytical, and completely allergic to improvisation. He died like any good executive: from an excess of meetings. Now, he's Kenji, a nobody in a world of cultivators, dragons, absurd sects, and spiritual manuals that take ten lifetimes to read. Martial talent? Zero. Ability to shatter mountains with a single blow? Nil. A master plan to turn chaos into a celestial startup, KPIs and all? Absolutely. They are the unstoppable force. He is the guy with the plan, the tea, and the to-do list. While his harem of martial geniuses smashes armies as if they were piñatas, Kenji optimizes formations, improves techniques, manages internal conflicts, and turns alchemy into a production line. He doesn't fight, he doesn't scream, he doesn't cultivate like a madman. He outsources the violence. Because cultivating like crazy is optional,but leading with efficiency is mandatory.

Araragi Hideki is an ordinary high school boy and he attends a prestigious high school called Ahogane High School. But his normal life all changed when he was asked by the popular girl called Ayano Katachi, to be their school idol manager. With that, Araragi Hideki enters the world of Idol Managing.

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No internet, no phone calls, and no technology. All are disabled suddenly by a single cosmic event, The Carrington Event. With the arrival of this event, 22 humans obtained inhuman talents. So, with these abilities, would they be able to save humanity from anarchy? Or will they abuse their powers for their benefit?

(Funny Life of Dragon Raising without a System) Chen Fan transmigrated and became the sole owner of a dragon-raising farm on the verge of bankruptcy. In order to live better, Chen Fan decided to develop this dragon-raising farm. However, as the number of dragons raised by Chen Fan increased, he suddenly realized: Why are the dragons I raise all a bit unconventional?

Kara had finished her second glass of wine by the time she'd explained everything and her eyelids seemed to be getting heavy. Her head had been resting on my shoulder while she had been recounting the events of the night before and she seemed in desperate need of sleep, so I helped her get in position on the sofa; laid her head on a nice cushion and she fell asleep quickly. I slipped into my bedroom and got changed into a little red dress that loosely fell to mid-thigh, and quietly watched the TV, although most of the time I stared at Kara. She looked so gorgeous, so vulnerable, and I couldn't help stroking my inner thigh as I watched her sleep. I wanted her now more than ever, to feel her lips on mine again and have her body pressed against mine, but in a far more intimate way than the night before. Her knees were bent towards her chest revealing a generous amount of thigh to me, I'd hardly noticed the blue skirt when she'd arrived because of the outpouring of emotion but now I could have a proper look at her smooth legs. Even though I could see quite a bit of her outer thigh I wanted to see more. My hand had found its way under my dress and was stroking my own smooth skin as I lusted after hers. I needed to get a better look and tried moving around on my chair, like a horny sixteen-year-old boy trying to look up a girl's skirt. Instead, I'm a horny nineteen-year-old girl trying to look up a girl's skirt which is totally different, right?.... Right?