Mind Reading

Delaney Huang is about to embark on her greatest journey yet. Her mother has died and her uncle can no longer take care of her anymore, forcing her to leave and find her own path in life after seventeen years of depending on others. But her new life is more than she asked for… Thrown into the kingdom of the Faeries, Delaney learns that her missing father was once a friend to the king of these magical lands. Keeping his promise to his friend, Lucian Xanthias, keeps Delaney in his lands and away from the Half Blood hunters. But his heart is not all too pure when accepting Delaney into his court. Breaking Delaney’s lost father’s promise, Lucian places her in a match of death to prove to him and his court that she has what it takes to join the Crown. Will Delaney be able to conquer all the mind twists, betrayals, forbidden romances, walking nightmares, and trials set before her? Or will she crumble in the hands of a forgotten promise?

His status as a disciple of Helma Tilcott, the only healer in the Lanshire Kingdom possessing the rare healing zhenqi, had brought Marc Belmont no advantage at all. From the start, few believed he could ever become her heir; no matter how diligently he tried to absorb her teachings or practice her skills, everything seemed to vanish from his mind as if it had never been there. Years of effort appeared to have been in vain, and Marc began to question if he was truly meant for this life. One day, a group of messengers arrived from the city of Cammont, their mocking words cutting through the air as they demanded he follow them. “I’m not interested,” Marc replied flatly, his voice devoid of the hesitation it once carried. “Ungrateful! Is this how you treat someone who raised you?” The messengers clenched their fists, anger burning in their eyes as they rushed toward him. Marc's lips curled into a confident smirk. “Those days are long gone. You clearly have no idea who you're dealing with.”

When a research expedition vanishes without a trace on a remote Pacific island, ex-soldier Kael Rynor is recruited for the rescue mission. Haunted by visions of ruins, rituals, and a voice calling his name, Kael thinks he’s losing his mind — until the island begins to respond to him. Storms shift when he dreams. Ancient symbols flare at his touch. And beneath the jungle roots, something ancient stirs — something that remembers him. As the team descends into the island’s labyrinth of ruins, they uncover the remnants of a forgotten civilization and the dark secret that destroyed it. Kael’s fragmented memories begin to return, revealing a terrifying truth: he isn’t just connected to the island. He was once its guardian — and the one who sealed away the entity now trying to escape. Now the line between memory and reality blurs. The survivors turn against him, the island burns, and the thing buried beneath begins to wake. To save what’s left, Kael must face the echoes of who he once was… Even if it means sealing himself away forever.

“Make a wish,child,or you die!” Laquan squinted his eyes in confusion. The old man’s words and attitude clearly took him off guard. “Uh... Excuse me?” he scoffed. The old man is either a con artist or he himself is hungry and is definitely hearing things “Don't you wanna get rich son?” Quan's brows shot up at the word ‘rich’ His mind drifted to how he's been humiliated in the past and,he unconsciously fisted his fingers. “I want to be powerful.” He breathed out, one could see and hear the desperation in his eyes and voice. “It's a done deal then. I'll change your fate for you. However...”The man paused, then continue the moment he knew he's got the young lad's attention. “know that you only have twenty years to spend on Earth!” Quan’s jaw dropped. “What?! Hey! I don't wanna make a wish any–” The old man smirked. “It's too late,child. A wish cannot be reversed.”

In the mystical land of Tribal, where ancient legends breathe and folklore walks, balance is sacred—and power is deadly. Four primal forces rule this realm, each so volatile that no one can wield more than one without being consumed. But when Alkan, a stranger from another world, appears holding all four, the balance shatters. His body is breaking. His mind is slipping. And the very fabric of the Tribal Lands trembles in his wake. To survive, Alkan must embark on a perilous journey across realms and dimensions to find the only artifact capable of containing the storm within him. But time is running out. The White Palace, seeing him as the reincarnation of their long-lost king, wants to bind him to a throne. Meanwhile, an ancient war between mythical creatures threatens to spill into the mortal realm he once called home. Torn between a destiny he never asked for and powers that could destroy him, Alkan must navigate treacherous alliances, unravel forbidden prophecies, and battle those who seek to control or kill him. The apocalypse is coming—and only a man destined to be torn apart can hold it back.

O Bored Prowler of the white pages stained in dark ink. Do ye tire and lose interest in the scrolls of endless writers that tell the dry tales of Systems? Of modern men who traverse through time and space to arrive in fantastical worlds where they achieve naught but baseless journeys? Of tasteless worlds with no intrigue, failing to grasp thy mind? If that be the case, hearken unto me, O Prowler! Let me appeal to thy desire for adventure and darkness, bringing thee into the world of LEASTRIA, where ye shall follow the story of foul men born from distorted shadow! Where selfish Stars toy with fate from their Odd Demesnes! Where the Enlightened, the Sorcerers, the Cradlers and the Genuine Accursed roam and rend the Sheltered Lands with their obscene lust and greed! Where ye shall follow the story of the Cursed Child as he seeks ‘The Bringing’ and rises from meagrehood to significance under thy eyes. Hearken unto my voice and begin this tale, if ye fear not to prowl in Mythology. Do ye dare, O Prowler, to be lost in true Fantasy? ---------------- I will be posting this story on Royal Road under the name Shade Arjuun

In the heart of New Verona City — a decaying metropolis built on drugs, debt, and deceit — Luca Marino, a streetwise orphan with a sharp mind and a sharper temper, dreams of escaping the slums. But when his brother is murdered by the powerful Valente crime family, Luca’s life spirals into the dark underbelly of organized crime. To survive, he enters the same world that killed his brother, starting at the bottom as a debt collector in a gang-ridden neighborhood. Ruthless yet calculating, Luca quickly learns that loyalty is an illusion and mercy is weakness. Guided by Don Emilio Valente, a charismatic but aging mafia lord, Luca becomes both a protégé and a potential threat. As he rises through the ranks — from street hustler to enforcer to mastermind — Luca forges uneasy alliances, manipulates rival families, and builds a syndicate that answers to no one. But every throne made of concrete is drenched in blood. When love, betrayal, and ambition collide, Luca must decide: is he building an empire… or digging his own grave? “Concrete Thrones” is a gritty tale of survival, deception, and the hunger for dominance — a modern mafia epic where every move could mean power, or death.

If you win a girl's trust, you earn money. But if that trust is broken... the penalty is harsh like being turned into a girl for 7 days. Li Chan, an orphan, had been with his girlfriend, Liya, for seven years. She was his only light in a dark world until she betrayed him for the young master of the powerful *Song Hao Group*. Heartbroken and shattered, Li Chan had lost all hope in life... That's when a mysterious voice echoed in his mind “Activating: The Supreme Girlfriend Making System.” The rules were simple, yet brutal: * Earn money by gaining a girl's trust. * At 100% trust, unlock unique and powerful special skills. * But beware if the trust drops even slightly... suffer strange and humiliating penalties. Now, armed with this bizarre system and a heart craving redemption Li Chan sets out on a new path. To build trust. To gain power. To master love and betrayal. His new goal? To rise above them all and become the Supreme Harem God. *Let the twisted game of hearts begin.*

Red, the main protagonist, was born an orphan. At first, the world was very good to him as he was given a dear friend named Ienze. But later on, as if the decision of the world was opposed, his dear friend was killed by the two most powerful beings in their world. Of course, as a lowly figure, Red was oblivious of their identity. But despite that, Red had made up his mind that he will get strong and kill those that killed his dear friend. And on the way to becoming strong, he will have lots of adventures and one day he will go astray from his real goal, which is vengeance. But thankfully, he has fate as his guide. He will meet various people. Some of them will become his enemy while some will become his ally. Finally, he will reach the peak, which will open his eyes to the real structure of the world. And, by that time, he will have become fate's personification, which is fun at first. But later on, he will understand that great power comes with great responsibility. By that time, the question is, what will he do? Will he surrender his power? Or perhaps give up on his vengeance? Or maybe he will shrink down and let things be? As for the answer to those questions, it is yet to be decided.

This is a story of a boy, Grey Eugene, who when he was little, made a decision to waken up, after almost being kidnapped due to his social status and face the reality of his situation head on by becoming strong enough. He lived through the decision with a determined mind and even managed to form a petty gang in his young middle school years. Due to his overconfidence, he made a terrible mistake, which led to the loss of a beloved comrade and friend. Such traumatic experience, made him to change his decision into running away from such harsh fate and live a quiet and ordinary life. Despite that, his fate came back to haunt him as he was now in his high school years. His fate came as an accusation of him being a murderer, which unfortunately, was a result of being caught up in-between the rivalry of two great business group, unknowingly. This was similar to what led to his kidnap and he had no option anymore than to make one last decision to change his mistaken fate. Now, does he go back into facing his fate which comes like waves to him, or, does he keep on running away from it?