Ancient Romance

Benjamin Arnold was a recently discharged soldier with no job or stable life. However, one day, a man named Bahjat Taylor appeared and insisted that Benjamin marry his daughter, Isabella. Without money and his sister gravely ill, requiring costly medical treatment and surgery, Benjamin had no choice but to agree to a marriage of convenience with Isabella. Unbeknownst to Benjamin, Bahjat's motivation for arranging the marriage was discovering a yin-yang koi fish tattoo on Benjamin's left chest. This tattoo contained immense supernatural powers capable of transforming the universe and even granting immortality. Therefore, Bahjat arranged the marriage for his daughter to manipulate Benjamin easily. As for Benjamin, after becoming a son-in-law to the Taylor family, he was constantly belittled and humiliated by his mother-in-law and sister-in-law. His wife would always yell at him, act irrationally, and even openly date other men in front of him. Benjamin's life continued to spiral with one misfortune after another. His father passed away, his sister's illness worsened, and more mysteries unfolded, revealing the truth behind his identity. Would Benjamin be able to rise from these depths of despair? Where would the tattoo on his chest lead him? Benjamin Arnold, the hidden heir of the dragon lineage, is emerging from the void and awakening his true power!

You’ll always be a worthless freeloader”. That’s all Adrian Carter always heard from his in-laws. Adrian Carter, believed to be a broke deliveryman, marries into the wealthy Harris family. Continuously belittled and humiliated by his mother-in-law and seen as a freeloader, Adrian keeps quiet—because he has a secret. He’s on a personal mission to discover the mystery behind his mother’s past,after disappearing into thin air. To the world Adrian is just a broke delivery guy who got lucky. To the Harris family he’s the trash who doesn’t deserve to breathe the air. What no one knew about him is the fact that he’s the heir to a trillion-dollar tech empire. When his true identity is revealed, Adrian turns out to be the CEO of the very company the Harris family always saw as their pathway to becoming a billion dollar empire. As betrayal, regret, and romance collide. Can Adrian choose between revenge and love—or will he risk losing both forever?

Shadowborne Estate lies on the isolated peaks of Mount Umbra. It is home to the most feared family of assassins in the world, known by only one name: the Shadowborne. Their name raises terror in the mouths of kingdoms, and death arrives silently with no errors whatsoever. They were trained from childhood, each a master with unique skills as honed by brutal discipline and unbreakable loyalty to the family's legacy. But with the arrival of Kael, the youngest successor, who starts to question the moral aspect of their profession, cracks begin to form within the otherwise ironclad code of the family. Curiosity and a yearning for freedom drive Kael to uncover secrets buried within the Shadowborne archives truths related to their origin, their cursed lineage, and the price of their mastery. Kael's rebellion sets off a chain reaction that pits him against his ruthless siblings, all of whom will stop at nothing to uphold the Shadowborne legacy. As alliances shift and betrayals mount, Kael has to decide whether to destroy the legacy he was born into or embrace it to protect those he loves. The Shadowborne Legacy is about the thin line between duty and defiance, entwining the tale of dark secrets, complex family bonds, and the battle for identity over generations of shadows.

This is a fantasy story that avoids almost all cliches and has Antihero MC with a dark world setting. - - - Volume 1: 28 years old man James Carter dies from overwork and is reborn into a new world filled with fantasy and magic while retaining the memories of his past life. James, now Jake, who always wished to escape his dull and miserable life, has been given a chance to turn over a new leaf and start from scratch in a new world. Follow this journey of Jake Hill, will he be able to live the life he always dreamt of? — — Content Warning: This novel contains many dark and R-18 elements, like human trafficking, slavery, gore, torture, psychological trauma, and many uncomfortable concepts, readers' discretion is advised. — — A/N: This is not a romance story; MC is not a goody-two-shoes, nor he is chaotic evil. The story is a seinen type where the world doesn't revolve around MC; politics is heavy in this story; This story doesn't contain fan-service nor this is a wish-fulfillment. MC will be OP but not the strongest.

In the gritty urban landscape of a New Port Metropolis, Detective Jake Adams finds himself entangled in a relentless investigation following a brutal murder. What initially seems like a routine case soon plunges him into a dark labyrinth of sinister gangs and powerful mafias. As he delves deeper, shocking revelations surface: assassins who have transcended death, walking as undead enforcers in a malevolent conspiracy. With bodies piling up and chaos gripping the city, Jake must confront not only the shadows lurking within the criminal underworld but also the haunting ghosts of his own past. In this gripping novel, a heart-pounding quest unfolds, entwining elements of romance, pulse-pounding thrills, and high-octane action. Throughout this treacherous journey, the boundaries between life and death blur, testing Jake's resolve and forcing him to navigate treacherous alliances in a desperate battle against forces determined to devour everything he holds dear. As the stakes escalate, can he endure until the very end, or will the dark forces consume him, leaving the city's fate hanging in the balance?

In the quiet town of Creek-Garden, high schooler Rohan Tallman is just trying to survive teenage life until a fateful night in the woods changes everything. Bitten by a mysterious creature, Rohan awakens to a terrifying truth: he's now a werewolf. Gifted with heightened senses and untamed power, Rohan is thrust into a hidden world teeming with supernatural dangers. With his loyal best friend Dan by his side, he begins to unravel the secrets of his new identity and the ancient laws of the wolf packs that rule from the shadows. As he struggles to balance his human life and beast within, Rohan is drawn to Skylar Spears, a beautiful and enigmatic new student with a deadly secret her family hunts werewolves. Torn between passion and peril, their forbidden connection sparks a chain of events that could ignite a war. Enter Dylan Blake, a lone werewolf with a haunted past and a cryptic agenda. Mentor, rival, and mystery wrapped in one, Dylan exposes Rohan to the brutal reality of pack life and warns him of a powerful Alpha’s dark uprising. When a sinister force begins tightening its grip on Creek-Garden, Rohan must rise above fear and doubt. With his friends, his strength, and the fate of both humans and werewolves hanging in the balance, he must embrace his destiny, stand as a leader, and face the darkness head-on. Because in a world where the strong rule and the hunted run… only a True Alpha can bring peace.

Unbeknownst to the modern world, the realms of magic have been at war with each other, each vying for dominance. Utahi Toshiba, a powerful but unfortunate wizard, succumbed to the ancient magical force known as Chaos. Driven to the brink of death, Utahi used his last strength to imbue a newborn child with this chaos magic. That child is Kai Kikuchi, a mortal that had no known knowledge or connections to magic, a perfect hidden vessel. For thirteen years, this power of chaos dwelled within Kai, never manifesting itself until Kai’s anger got the better of him. While being bullied at school, Kai tapped into the power of Chaos on accident. However, a mage hunter sensed Kai’s power and brought him before the Hokage, the headmaster of a magical academy known as the Magesterium. Knowing that the power Kai possessed was dangerous, the Hokage chose to teach Kai control over Chaos and hide the true existence of this power from everyone. However, as Kai delves into this new world of magic, he quickly learns that chaos is something that might never be controlled. As the world that Kai knew of crumbles around him, he realizes that power and strength are not what make a man, for his own personal abilities are nothing compared to the magical realms that seek to consume him. As Chaos begins to swallow him whole, will he choose to try and master control over the Chaos, or will he choose to become the villain and let the inner desires of the Chaos lead him deeper into its temptations? Follow along now with Kai and his friends to find out!

In Infinite Upgrade System, orphaned Kartik Malhotra’s life takes a shocking turn when he discovers an ancient artifact connected to the mysterious Infinite Upgrade System. This enigmatic tool grants him the power to exponentially enhance his skills and abilities. But why was Kartik chosen? What secrets lie behind the system’s true purpose? As Kartik begins to explore his potential, he stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy: the Aetherial Order, a ruthless organization hell-bent on subjugating humanity with advanced technology and devastating energy waves. Who is Nyx, their elusive leader, and why does their ultimate goal seem connected to Kartik’s own destiny? With the world’s fate hanging in the balance, Kartik teams up with Priya, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, and Zara, a fierce strategist driven by loyalty and justice. Together, they infiltrate fortified bases, decode cryptic data, and engage in high-stakes battles against insurmountable odds. How far will they go to unravel the Order’s sinister plans? And can they survive the deadly truths that lie ahead? As Kartik’s powers grow, so do the sacrifices. The artifact holds unimaginable potential, but its darker side begins to reveal itself. Will Kartik’s decisions save the world—or doom it? Infinite Upgrade System is a gripping tale of ambition, courage, and the moral dilemmas of power. What would you risk for humanity’s survival? And how much of yourself would you lose in the process? 👍

“You're not a nobody,” Victor Moon said, his silver eyes unreadable. “You're the man gods once feared.” Banished from divine memory and stripped of celestial might, Marcus Steele walks among mortals in plain clothes and quiet patience. Bound by an ancient marriage contract, he arrives in Manhattan—a city of supernatural elites—to claim his betrothed. But Diana Sterling, the ice-cold CEO of Sterling Industries, publicly humiliates him, mocking his appearance, status, and power. She doesn’t know who she’s mocking. None of them do. “Take your money,” Diana sneers, hurling a check worth millions. “We're not equals. You don’t belong in my world.” She’s wrong. When shadow demons strike, Marcus reveals a glimpse of the war god he once was—effortlessly annihilating threats, catching the attention of Sarah Moon, heiress to the most feared family in the supernatural underworld. “Marcus,” Sarah whispers, fierce and elegant, “I want you to be my partner.” As Manhattan’s elites scramble to earn his favor, old enemies emerge from the shadows, desperate to keep Marcus from reclaiming his throne. But with each battle, his power returns—and so do his memories. “Tell your master,” Marcus says, standing over broken assassins, “that some wars aren’t worth starting.” They wanted a pawn. They mocked a drifter. They awoke a god. Now, Marcus Steele is done pretending.

Betrayed, deceived, humiliated. Gerald, who acquired his wealth through a system, can show who he really is. The difficulties he has experienced over the years have made him understand that the strong are the winners.