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In his first life as 'Caine Wilson', was the villain—ruthless, cunning, and very powerful. He played his part perfectly, crushing the so-called "protagonist" and parading his enemies, their families, and anyone who crossed him naked through the streets. He watched with glee as the "hero" lay broken, stripped of his dignity, before finally ending his pitiful existence. But just as Caine, thought he had finally won and secured his place at the top, 'Higher ups' intervened. A booming, ethereal voice—like the universe’s pissed-off judge—shook the skies: "You have violated the sacred code of villainy! The villain shall not win. The balance has been broken. Caine Wilson, the world hereby rejects you!" Before he could even enjoy his victory, his world blinked out, like a story whose writer just erased the last chapter in frustration. Everything went dark. And when he awoke, he wasn’t Caine Wilson anymore. He was 'Su Xiaobai', a nobody on 'White Cloud Star', a world of cultivation, martial arts, and endless struggle. But this time, things were different. He could feel it—he could see through the cracks of reality itself. He could break the fourth wall! He wasn’t just some reincarnated soul; he was a villain who had 'seen the system', who understood the game. And he was about to flip it upside down. --------------- A/N: Buckle up, you miserable bunch! It’s a parody, so shut your brains off, toss 'em in the trash, and dive headfirst into this deep, glorious shithole! Don’t come whining to me when you laugh so hard you choke on your own damn tears! --------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/dsc4fftBeF **Cover Page is not owned by Author**

Who would have thought supernaturals exists? Not I at least. Heartbroken when my crush left me for a trip with his boyfriend, I did what any sane love smitten boy will do. I decided to take care of the boyfriend's company with my crush's siblings. What I never envisioned is having to take care of not only the company but the insufferable friend Meka. A boss who sees everything bad in all I do. Determined to get the work that's allocated to me done and over with, I never expected there to be a glitch on the way. I stupidly had to fall for the Stony boss not knowing he's a fire-breather. Note: This novel took place in two universes. The first part took place on Earth while the other part took place in a fictional world.

Ba học sinh tưởng chừng bình thường bước vào năm học mới tại một học viện danh giá dành cho những người mang năng lực đặc biệt Harry: cậu học trò hay suy nghĩ vẩn vơ, có vẻ ngoài cứng đầu Alice: cô bạn thân từ thuở nhỏ với Harry, lắm lời, bạo miệng DK: du học sinh nước ngoài, ít nói, bí ẩn, và dường như mang theo những ký ức mà ngay cả chính cô cũng không muốn nhớ lại Tưởng chừng chỉ là cuộc sống học đường như bao người khác, nhưng từng ngày trôi qua, những điều bất thường bắt đầu xuất hiện: các nhiệm vụ bí ẩn, những ký ức không khớp, và các nhóm người bí ẩn xung quanh họ

Satya is a man who for two years has always harbored hatred towards Sonya, his boss at a private insurance company. With Sonya's attitude and words that are always harsh and insulting to him, every day Satya's hatred is getting bigger. One day, Satya finds all his hatred towards Sonya fading and disappearing just like that after he finds out the truth about Sonya. And now, for a week, they were even involved in an unusually intimate relationship. Unfortunately, the relationship did not last long, Satya left the pregnant Sonya, and he returned to his hometown, Bali. In the old house that his family inherited from generation to generation, Satya found a carving on one of the walls in the living room, with a line of words barely legible. He who lived alone because all his relatives had died, tried to recall the stories of his ancestors about the carving. Until one night, by accident, Satya was able to recall the lines of sentences that were between the carvings on the living room wall. Something happened shortly after Satya read the sentence. He felt his body being pulled by a powerful force that made him move between dimensions and time. Satya was suddenly in one land, in the era 1000 years before his time. Here, Satya has to fight hard to return to his time by helping a royal princess named Lathifa Minan who is usually called Lathi, the princess is being oppressed by her husband. She was even sentenced to death by being thrown to the bottom of the sea. Can Satya save Princess Lathi? Or, can he go back to his time? Then, how does Satya's relationship with Sonya end up, which he left pregnant? Well, find the answer in this story. Happy reading ^^

Ren, a young adventurer, embarks on a seemingly simple quest – gather medicinal herbs. A vicious wolf attack leaves him close to death. Saved by a mysterious person and a watchful guard, Ren is thrust into a world far larger than his wildest dreams. Unraveling the identities of his saviors, Ren uncovers whispers of ancient secrets, forgotten magic, and a brewing conflict that threatens the very heart of the world. Can Ren overcome his near-death experience and rise to the challenge? Join Ren's thrilling adventure as he journeys, unravels mysteries, and discovers the true meaning of courage in this captivating fantasy tale!

A mysterious pill is turning mortals into cultivators… and killing them in the process. Xuan Tian is the Celestial Realm’s coldest, most lethal weapon—born to serve, trained to kill, and loyal to a god who forged him into the perfect blade. He doesn’t question. He doesn’t waver. He just obeys. Ling Yu is a powerless mortal girl who talks too much, thinks too little, and just tried to scam her way into immortality. She has no plan, no cultivation, and no idea what she’s about to walk into. When fate (and poor life choices) shove them into each other’s path, they uncover a conspiracy that could destroy all three realms. He wants order. She brings chaos. He follows duty. She dives headfirst into danger with a grin. And together? They’re about to start a war no one saw coming—if they don’t strangle each other first. His Little Chaos, Her Iron Wall is a slow-burn cultivation fantasy full of tension, secrets, sword fights, and one girl who refuses to stay in her lane.

In a world that has cast us out, we stand amidst the darkness. We have no land, no name, only this path. We are the shadows behind this wall. We are the forgotten guardians of the world. We are the Outcasts, and we will endure, or die on our path.

Alice Howard's life hit rock bottom at the age of 35—she was framed by Mark, her trusted superior and lover, wrongfully accused of embezzlement, and her reputation was completely ruined. Eventually, she chose to take her own life. However, fate gave her a second chance: she was reborn and returned to the crucial moment at the age of 27 when she had just joined JPMorgan Chase. Burning with hatred for Mark and the board of directors, Alice launched a sophisticated revenge plan. She concealed her true intentions, maintaining a superficial relationship with Mark to gather evidence while befriending a new ally, Sarah, and using her memories from the future to climb the career ladder step by step in the workplace. Meanwhile, the appearance of Ryan, the CEO of a tech company, stirred up the situation—he could be either an ally or a new trap. Caught in the whirlpool of power, love, and betrayal, Alice must stay calm, unravel the layers of mysteries, and finally expose the truth in the showdown at the board meeting. But the path of revenge is not the end. When Ryan's true identity and deeper financial conspiracies come to light, a new storm is brewing...

The war is over—but the scars are fresh. A brutal ten-year civil war has left humankind and Earth exhausted. Fintan, the only undefeated Captain of the war and a hero of the losing side, is offered a poisoned olive branch: command of the UES Loss, a patchwork starship cobbled together from the wreckage of fallen fleets. Her crew? A volatile mix of war-weary veterans, bitter enemies, and unwilling allies drawn from all sides of the conflict-winners, losers, and those who stayed neutral. Their mission: to venture beyond the Light Wall, a massive man-made wall of light shields that surround the solar system to protect it from the other occupants of the universe. It’s been a hundred years since the last Earth ship crossed the light wall, the only remembered boundary between known space and the forgotten. But what beings as a desperate bid for redemption soon becomes a pulse-pounding journey through uncharted galaxies, ancient alien ruins, cosmic threats, and long-buried secrets that could rewrite humanity’s place in the universe. Along the way, tensions simmer, loyalties are tested, and unexpected romances spark amidst the chaos. For Fintan and her crew, survival isn’t guaranteed-but the chance to shape a new future is. If they can learn to trust each other, they might just become the legends the galaxy never saw coming. (I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com)

Realms Apart: Zia's Awakening In a world where an enigmatic barrier divides humanity and vampires, lies a prophecy shrouded in mystery—a prophecy that revolves around one young girl, Zia. Unbeknownst to her, Zia harbors a secret that holds the key to unlocking the destinies of both realms. Endowed with latent magic, she grapples with the weight of an ancient prophecy while navigating the delicate balance between two divergent worlds. As Zia's journey unfurls, the celestial clock ticks toward an epochal convergence. Her path is riddled with hidden truths, forbidden territories, and a quest for ultimate understanding. "Realms Apart: Zia's Awakening" is an enthralling tale that transcends boundaries, weaving magic, destiny, and the eternal struggle for balance. Join Zia as she unravels the enigma behind the celestial barrier and discovers the extraordinary destiny awaiting her.