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"Ever since I adopted you, you have brought nothing but bad luck on me. I don't want you as my son any longer. I disown you." Those were the words that Harlan's father told him on the day he thought he had had enough misfortunes. First, he was insulted by the girl he had a crush on for four years and next he was sent away from work.  When Harlan got to his cupboard room that night, he met an unexpected visitor... One thing led to another and Harlan was adopted by a wealthy man which made him become Harlan Smith, the rumoured billionaire's hidden son. His life changed for good and it was time to get back at the bullies in school and live the life he has always dreamt of. But then, Harlan got to know more dark secrets about his birth.

When everything resumes to love there is no space for more. We need love to be born, love, to grow up, we need love to win against fate. The story that I will tell you, it's not just about love though, because it's starting with the desire of vengeance, with manipulation and betrayal. When the king and the queen of heaven realm are murdered by the royals of the fire realm, two kids are brought together in water realm and raised by the royals there. The royal family of water realm is murdered by one of them letting the princess of the water realm to live in despair... The princess will die thinking that her soulmate is the killer. One thousand years later the princess, her master and her soulmate reborn. Is her soulmate the killer or not? In this story, I'm not promising you a happy ending because we don't know what the day of tomorrow will bring, but we have hope…..

I was born and lived inside a virtual game world, till I was tricked by the Great Administrator and got kicked out to the Real World for my bad mouth! I am Athanasios, a citizen of the virtual game world of Elysium. The world I'm living in, is a paradise or that's what everyone says. It's boring and all day I'm forced to play games like Tetris to mine virtual coins. That's the only way to buy new avatars or expand my dungeon tower, the only two things that actually matter to me. However, everything changed when I received a strange message saying I can try a new game experience. But there was a catch! Instead, I was tricked and transferred to the real world. Things aren't that much different from the virtual world: Goblins plague the villages, dragons tear down cities and adventurers try to loot dungeons. In fact, this world is better than expected! So realistic and not to mention that for the first time in my gaming life, I managed to multiclass from level-1. You see, I drank the blood of a Vampire Lord by mistake and became a vampire mage once I got here. The problem is that I wasn't meant to drink his blood and now he and his minions hunt me. At least, most of them identify as hot, so no reason to complain on that either. What troubles me however, is that there's no exit button from the Real World and the only way to get back to my world is by finishing the missions I was tasked. Warning: This novel contains harem elements, strong language and graphic violence.

Political unrest, terrorism, coup d'état, and mysteries behind its origin. The cybernetic city of Dutan has its own share of trouble. Tales of a young boy, uncovering mysteries behind his birth, his purpose and the undercity Eronsvale. Orphaned by a vehicle accident, Leonardo, a son of a wealthy political aspirant is fostered by his father's younger brother; but is eventually betrayed by his best friend, and forced into a life of seclusion. Leonardo must take the wheel and reins of his life, as he uncover mysteries surrounding the death of his, the goals they hope to achieve, or risk the death of a family legacy.

Hadrian Von Kaiser is a prince from one of the strongest empires in the Heilig continent. Because the promised time that will change the entire world is approaching, all empires, small kingdoms, and even the mythological creatures that still survive are preparing to welcome the future. Can Hadrian survive amid chaos and stay alive from creatures stronger than him, who can even destroy an empire overnight? Follow Hadrian on his journey to unravel the mystery of the promised time.

He didn't understand. Neither did he even get a grasp of it. All he could remember that there was a flash of lightning that came out of nowhere, and now he woke up in a mysterious room. Confused by this development, he tried to get out of that room; but before he even took a step out, the candle flickered slightly as the sliding door swung open. There was a man stood before him. The man quirked an eyebrow and asked. "Where do you think you're going, Haruka?" WARNING Contains boy x boy Mature themes Angst

Edward did not expect that his wife, whom he had loved for many years, would betray him and make peace with another man; Edward also did not expect that he would meet his true love after the divorce. Under the double blow of body and emotion, Edward unexpectedly awakened to the mysterious alchemy inheritance and met the most important woman in his life. Recapture the glory of modern alchemy! When Edward stood at the top of the world, he held her hand and said sincerely, "Jessica, will you marry me?"

What could be more devastating than watching your lover being shot by a masked man right before your very eyes in the dead of night? Everly isn't just confronted with a daunting reality that shatters her hope for a future with Edwin, but one that also sets her on a new path. In an unexpected turn of events, she relinquishes her dream of being a model and becomes a prosecutor driven by the desire to apprehend Edwin's murderer. However, fate intervenes, and every step she takes seems to lead her to her father, Hubbard. Will she find it in her heart to forgive him for taking away her only source of happiness, or will she ensure that he pays the full price for his actions?

My peaceful short life had been quickly cut off by a band of bandits that had raided my village, killing my father and capturing my mother. The bandit leader took a fancy to me and decided to make me one of them because of my face, for reasons unknown to me, but this was only the start of my journey. The more I grew up the more I realized that I had no talent, I was as ordinary as I could be, with no inherited memories, no old masters to help me improve my talent, no legacies left behind, no locked bloodlines that would burst into activity when I was in danger. But I still had something that most people didn't have. A stubbornness that many wouldn't possess, the stubbornness and sense of danger that I got for life after I saw my father die in front of me. And with that, I shall predate upon those that are more talented than me. I shall walk forward and reach the apex of the world, not because I want to protect anyone, but because that's simply what I want to do! Regardless of the methods that I have to use or the people that I have to push out of my way!

In a world of ancient martial arts and mystical cultivation, a humble farmer named Liang Wei discovers an extraordinary jade pendant that awakens his dormant martial spirit. Accepted into the renowned Whispering Cloud Sect, Liang Wei embarks on a treacherous path of training and self-discovery. As he hones his skills and uncovers the secrets of cultivation, he becomes aware of a rival sect's sinister plot to exploit awakened martial spirits. With the guidance of his wise mentor, Master Zhang, Liang Wei delves into ancient texts and ancient techniques, preparing to confront the darkness that threatens the realm of cultivation. As the rise of the Celestial Masters unfolds, Liang Wei's determination, newly unlocked powers, and unyielding spirit will be tested in a world of deadly encounters, intricate conspiracies, and the ultimate battle between light and darkness. Will he fulfill his destiny as a guardian of the martial arts and protect the Whispering Cloud Sect, or will he succumb to the perils that lie ahead? The fate of the realm hangs in the balance as Liang Wei rises to embrace his true potential.