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“With calmness, I walk the silent path in a world noisy with ambition. With calmness, I hold my sword—not to kill, but to protect. With calmness, I face the rulers of power without harboring hatred and resentment. With calmness, I walk through trials, wounds, and loss, without losing my way. With calmness, I write my tale in the martial world—a tale of a young swordsman who finds strength on the silent path—The Silent Path of the Swordsman.”

Douglas Garnett was born to save PortVarter. But once his victories served their purpose, the Governor discarded him, exploiting Douglas's sacrifices to amass power and wealth. The ultimate betrayal came when his fiancée—the Governor’s own daughter—abandoned him to marry the heir of a prominent family, treating Douglas like nothing more than trash beneath her feet. Now, cast aside and burning with the sting of betrayal, Douglas must decide: will he fade into the shadows, or will he return to show them what a true savior is capable of? The stage is set, but this time, it’s Douglas who holds the reins!

Ashes of Her Name Some names are written in love, others in blood… When Clara Sterling returns to Hollow Creek — a town haunted by whispers and buried secrets — she intends to confront the ghost that’s haunted her for twenty years: the unsolved murder of her mother, and the father who vanished without a trace. But Hollow Creek is a place where memories bleed, lies linger, and no secret stays buried forever. Thrown into the path of Damien Creed, a brooding and enigmatic heir with shadows of his own, Clara finds herself entangled in a web of betrayal, forbidden desires, and long-forgotten sins. Together, they unravel cryptic clues and forbidden letters, piecing a truth the town fought to bury. As Clara draws closer to the identity of her mother’s killer, she uncovers a conspiracy darker than she ever imagined — one tied to the very roots of Hollow Creek. Loyalties will shatter. Love will be tested. And in a town built on secrets, the truth may be the deadliest thing of all. Ashes of Her Name is a breathtaking blend of romance, mystery, and spine-chilling suspense — a story about how sometimes, to find yourself, you have to burn down everything you thought you knew.

’Isn't death better than all this suffering?" This was Williams’ last thought as he made up his mind to jump in front of a speeding truck When a disdainful mechanical voice echoed in his mind and interrupted his action. [How unfortunate could this poor system be to be assigned to such a weak and useless host?] This was how Williams Miller received a system that changed the trajectory of his life. The system’s sole purpose was to give him all sorts of quests, each with corresponding rewards and points that he could exchange for items in the system's marketplace upon completion. These quests encompassed but were not limited to becoming a physician, chauffeur, investigator, assassin, playboy, educator, psychologist, president, server, diver, and more. **** Warning: This is a Harem novel, with the MC having more than three women and there are several chapters with R18 scenes. **** This is a novel filled with comedy, revenge, action, face-smacking, and lots of fun. Please make sure to comment, rate, and show your support if you enjoy reading, thanks.

This is a world where the dead conquer the living, where the gods have forsaken humanity, condemning it to its own demise by turning the world into a kingdom-building progression game. Yun Kai, a prince blind from birth is constantly being bullied by his royal siblings and even fellow noble heirs. During a faithful encounter in the mountains, he accidentally shattered a glass ball that changed everything. The glass ball was a mystical artifact sealed by the First World King. This triggered a world-changing event: the entire Desolate Martial World transforms into a game-like system centered on warfare and kingdom building, forcing all the living beings into an era of endless conquest. Fortunately, he acquired rewards that included a God-Level Village Building Token, a Unique Architectural Blueprint, and some additional techniques. Within those rewards is the mysterious Spiritual Ocean Sutra, a cultivation technique that strengthens the practitioner's soul consciousness, spiritual sense, and allows him to devour souls. Still, at a high cost, which is that he will lose a bit of humanity every time he does so, and by the end of the day, nobody could have guessed whether he would be the hero that saves the world, or the demon that destroys it. Relying on his improved instincts as he finally began to cultivate, he realizes a huge conspiracy is underfoot within the Desolate Martial World. In order to solve the mysteries around him, he must rely on his ability and the powerful but baffling Spiritual Ocean Sutra. Countless enemies obstruct him as he attempts to climb to the peak of the cultivation world by creating the most powerful Dynasty. Fate destined him to be nothing but a chess piece, but he would not bow to destiny, or to the will of the heavens.

BLURB. "You are Elvis, my son-in-law-to-be. You fainted on your wedding day to my daughter, but now that you're awake, you shall marry my daughter today." Elvis stared at Jordan Moore, not having any memory whatsoever of what the man was talking about. Though something was for sure, he felt no strange feeling about the man, so perhaps, he was telling the truth. So, he married the girl in rags. But now, after a little while, Elvis, even with no memory whatsoever, knew who he was, "I am Vince Klein plus one, I rule the world and my in-law must taste my wrath!" Elvis knew who he was... How was he able to know about it? Will he deal with his father-in-law and leave his wife? Will Elvis survive it as he was just so young? Was he ready for some damage and psychological stress? How could he claim a high position without a memory? What even led to his amnesia? Find it all out now!!!

In a world where extraordinary abilities—known only as Gifts—exist beyond scientific explanation, those who possess them are called the Gifteds. But human greed knows no bounds. Scientists began experimenting on Gifteds, amplifying their powers and even creating abilities in those born without them, resulting in monstrous creations known as the Abominables. The last group to receive powers artificially, without natural or scientific origin, became the Cursed. Neil knows the pain of being Cursed firsthand. Traumatized by the consequences of his own abilities, he struggles with their destructive potential. Yet, after facing countless trials and deadly encounters, he learns to accept his curse as a gift. Alongside his trusted comrades—each Cursed or Abominable—Neil fights for supremacy, recognition, and a chance at belonging. But the truth behind their world is far greater than they ever imagined, and the path ahead is treacherous. Their journey will test them in ways they could never foresee—and survival is far from guaranteed.

Yuchen is transmigrated into a game after leaving the sweet life of an otaku. But nothing is going as expected. There's no wealth. No harem filled with sexy ladies He has to start from scratch and find a way to defeat the almighty demon king. And he has to do it with the merchant class. How do you defeat a demon king with buying and selling??

Jake Morrison washed dishes for a living. His girlfriend used him for bone marrow, then fed him to dogs. He should've died. Instead, a mysterious ring awakened, giving him power beyond imagination—and revealing he's the secret heir to a billion-dollar empire. But here's the twist: nobody knows. Not his enemies. Not his allies. Just his dying father and the brilliant CEO assigned to protect him. Everyone thinks he's nobody. A consultant. An assistant. Maybe the CEO's boy toy. Perfect. Because revenge tastes better when they never see it coming.

In the last seconds of his life, Norman Calloway heard his wife confess everything—the affair, the premeditated murder, and the truth that the five children he had raised with love for twenty years were not his own flesh and blood. He died with a rage that burned to his core. But Norman woke up twenty years in the past, with the entire future spread out before him like a map he had already memorized. This time, there would be no wasted sacrifices, no love poured into the wrong hands, and no mercy for those who had ever mistaken his kindness for weakness.