the crocodile gustave

“Whoever marries the princess will become emperor.” A twist of fate brought them together. Born a curse, she was cast away from the royal family. But when the kingdom needed an alliance with the Northern barbarians, she was the one to marry. As the second son, he had no right to become heir. Yet in the face of war and politics, he was always the first to fight for the country. To her, he was a barbarian. To him, she was a pawn. But under the guise of the prophecy, they pretended to be the most affectionate couple. In front of others, they were the ever-flirting Prince and Princess Consort of Jin. But behind closed doors, they plotted for their own means. Was it really all no more than an act? Or was there a bit of truth to their fabricated devotion? They were unwilling puppets, each trying to break free from the invisible strings of fate. Only, when the stage finally fell, it was to chaos. In the end, she no longer knew if her tears were for him or the irony of it all. _____ Excerpt: He finally stopped in front of me. “Can I trust you?” Subconsciously, something inside me willed me to nod. Perhaps it was the knowledge that I was to be bound to him until death. Or maybe it was the awareness of how this marriage was much more than a simple union between two people. He moved slowly, waiting for another nod of my approval before closing the gap further. “You’re a smart one, somehow seeing through most of my guises.” He reached out and gently caressed my cheeks. “True love doesn’t exist in the royal family, but it seems as if we are the perfect match for partnership.” He leaned in as if to kiss me, instead stopping short at eye level. “Help me put on my act.” _____ Crocodile Tears: Insincere expressions of sorrow. _____ Cover: Manipulated by Photoshop but all photo credits to their original artists on Pinterest

The story is about an ORDINARY crocodile man who is 100% not a reincarnated person.

On our seventh secret wedding anniversary, superstar James gave the script I'd spent three years perfecting to my sister Violet. He then had me star in a trashy flick where I had to do yoga on a great white shark's back wearing only lacy lingerie. There wasn't enough sedative for the sharks. In an instant, I was surrounded and mauled by three full-grown great whites. James went berserk, diving into the tank to save me. His hand got bit in the process. Drenched in blood, I was rushed to the ER, clinging to life. As she bandaged James' wound, my mom - the only family I had left - sobbed uncontrollably: "Did we go too far, destroying Melody's legs just so Violet could win an award? If Melody doesn't make it, I can't go on living either." James clasped my hand tightly, consoling Mom: "We'll have plenty of chances to make it up to Melody. Violet only has a month to live." "The only way to guarantee Violet wins the Oscar and fulfills her dying wish was to take out Melody as the frontrunner." "Don't worry, Mom. Even if Melody loses her legs, I'll devote my life to her. She'll forgive us eventually."Even though I've grown numb, my heart is still filled with a dull, throbbing ache. I wish I knew how they could make amends to me, but I'll never have that chance. Because the sick one isn't her—it's me. Every day they fuss over Violet, I silently count down the days until my death.

a creature that barely counts as intelligent with shattered memories from someone lets see our mc adventure and evolve

synopsis In a brutal world ruled by beasts and ancient bloodlines, strength is law and survival demands evolution. When Li Chen, a cunning strategist from Earth, is suddenly transmigrated into the body of a Level 6 King-rank Crocodile Beast, he awakens in the heart of a treacherous swamp—surrounded by predators, rival kings, and ancient ruins of forgotten civilizations. But he is not alone. Armed with the Evolution Devouring System, Li Chen can gain Evolution Points (EP) by consuming powerful beasts, rare herbs, and spiritual treasures. Each kill strengthens him. Each trait devoured can be learned, absorbed, or stored. The path of devouring leads not only to power—but transformation beyond imagination. As he carves a bloody path through beast territories, devours mythical essences, and unearths the secrets of ancient beast gods, Li Chen must face one truth: To rule this world, he must become more than a king. He must become a god. But with every evolution, his body changes—and something old and monstrous begins to awaken within… ---

Reborn as Arthul, leader of a stagnant crocodile demon tribe trapped in the lowest realm of cultivation, he only wished to protect his people and help them survive the harsh world. But after discovering that he had a mysterious cheat ability that granted him a hundredfold return on the offerings of he received, Arthul realizes that his tribe, once weak and overlooked, will soon rise like a tidal wave, drowning all opposition and reshaping the fate of the demon world forever.

Rex, a zookeeper who was feeding the saltwater crocodile enclosure was killed and reincarnated as a crocodile in a fantasy world. Facing the challenges of survival. Will Rex become the apex predator and thrive?

Crow Cross has spent the last 20 years trying to escape the confines of his city and denying the god of his people. It becomes harder to do so when he is chosen by that god to help save the planet from the Void, a darkness which covers 75% of the world. As he delves into training and learns more about his abilities and the Void, Crow begins to question everything he thought he knew about life. And why the invisible god of his people keeps begging him for help.

In a simple village, where the love of his parents was his greatest treasure, Cauã always dreamed of great adventures. But his destiny, shaped by an unknown past, will drag him into an enigma he never imagined. As the blood of ancient secrets and shadows of death follow him, Cauã will be forced to confront a hidden truth about his lineage – and discover that the price of his destiny may be higher than he ever imagined.

"If a man is left out in the cold, he will burn the whole world to feel its warmth." Transmigrated into the Era of Conquerors, Demon Sovereign Azkiel struggles to rebuild the Demon Empire that will conquer the cultivation world. But out of all the places he could have emerged, Azkiel appears in the chaotic heart of Garkia, a country of warring states and famous for its divine tragedies comically made by the Ancient Gods of Mount Olympus. Adding some spiciness to Azkiel's dish of dilemma, Kelzer—a Vampire Samurai in his 9th Reincarnation—offers undying service to be his disciple and create the new generation of Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. But whether Kelzer will help Azkiel or turn into Red Ruin is unknown. To build a strong foundation for his empire, Azkiel needs youngbloods to collect crowns and expand his conquest. Thankfully, the place he appeared, after his transmigration, contains Cursed Immortals that fit his bloody requirements. ... It's the Dawn of Angels, but the Domination of Demons never dies, and Byzum—a Dragon Demon—proves to everyone that Hell is a dish served 24/7. To accomplish his missions, Byzum made allies with a Barbarian Druid, Shadowless Reaper, Blood Bandit, Spirit Stealer, and a Transmigrated Joker. A strange team, but a deadly one, and it seemed enough to kill Fauric Frossa until they found out that they can never kill what was already dead. ... [The Background Photo of the Book Cover is not mine. If you are the owner of the picture, no need to be shy and just contact me to remove the picture.]