True Essence

Julian’s heart skipped a beat. His mind raced as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing. He knew Ethan and Eva were close—too close at times—but this was different. This felt... wrong. His eyes flickered over the rest of the conversation, each message confirming his worst fear. The exchanges were casual at first, playful even, but then they turned more intimate. There was talk of meeting up “in secret,” of how much they missed each other, of their “special time” together. Julian’s throat tightened, the words blurring as his pulse quickened. He scrolled back through the messages, his hands trembling as the truth slowly sunk in.

Archie is a college student who's only there on scholarship. He's always the target of the other students' insults and mockery. He works 2 jobs after school to help support his mother and father. Archie discovers his girlfriend is only dating him as a joke and her new boyfriend, the school's most popular quarterback, is her real boyfriend. Archie fights with him and is expelled and put in jail for a night. His real father comes to bail him out and it is the most powerful man in the city: CEO and Founder of The Lockwood Corporation, Marshall Lockwood.

One of the best things about school is to learn and most of all, when you are a new kid or a transferee, it is a great pleasure to meet a new friend. At first, it was fun and exciting. But what if the people you consider friends showed their true colors? Why do people judge so quickly? Did they know if the news they heard was true or did they just agree with what others thought? If what they heard was true, why did they have to pull down the person they were talking to? The type, they don't care how a person feels. They do not care at all. They are the only ones who are happy and laughing at someone, but the person they are bringing down is already ruined and slowly turning into a demon. A woman full of resentment will come and that woman will destroy those who have ruined her dignity. They don't have any idea how sad, afraid, and depressed she was. An unforgettable scenario will be going to happen on the Graduation Day.

In a world where cultivation is the path to purity and power, Kael, a low-ranking sect disciple who was always underestimated, finds himself on the brink of death after being brutally betrayed by his own sect. As his soul wavers, a mysterious system awakens in his mind: [Sin Cultivation System Activated]. This forbidden system offers Kael the power of the seven deadly sins—taboo energy that even demons fear. To activate and strengthen each sin, Kael must forge deep bonds with powerful women, where each woman represents the essence of a single sin, transforming him from a victim into the hunter. As Kael gathers this forbidden power, takes revenge on his betrayers, and builds his strength, he inevitably draws the attention of the Orthodox Immortals, the guardians of purity who view his cultivation as the most heinous heresy. Kael must navigate a world that sees him as an existential threat, mastering the powers of his sins—from Lust which enhances vital energy, Wrath which boosts combat prowess, to Greed which multiplies resources and Envy which mimics an opponent's techniques—all while building an unconventional circle of allies from the powerful women bound to him. However, Kael's path carries a terrifying destiny. Ancient legends foretell that if all seven sins are united within a single vessel, they will awaken the Sovereign of Sin, a primordial being capable of devouring the energy of gods and collapsing the universe. Kael soon realizes that he may be the destined vessel for this ancient entity, and every step toward mastering his sins brings him closer to the Sovereign's awakening.

Ding-! [Congratulations! You have been awarded the title of 'The First Person from Another World'!] [Congratulations! You have acquired the title of 'Owner of the Ancient Emperor's Secret Palace'!] [The Dual Gates you entered have been identified as yours!] [All the belongings in this Palace are yours, Master!] That's what Igarashi Kazuki heard, a man who was mocked and cast aside by his family and even the world due to his chubby and ugly appearance when he opened the extraordinary Dual Gates in his ancestral warehouse. He discovered a mysterious gateway that led him to a new world full of unimaginable possibilities. Through the Dual Gates, Kazuki obtained an AI System that helped him train and evolve into a stronger, smarter, and more cunning individual. Seeking revenge was not the only thing he did, a red thread guided him and destiny bound him to keep moving towards unlimited heights. However, his journey would not be an easy one, as there were many tigers and dragons lying dormant in both worlds that Kazuki had to fight in order to achieve all his ambitions with the thread of destiny guiding him. With colossal battles, a tantalizing love story, cunning political games, and power struggles, ambitiously aiming to become the CEO of a world-class company and participating in global geopolitics, creating many new innovations for the world, Kazuki will embark on an extraordinary adventure where he will face unexpected challenges and obstacles in his quest to conquer both worlds. How will Kazuki face it all? Will he become the best with all the desired endings and shape the future of all living beings in both worlds as he wishes, or will he be crushed by the challenges and formidable enemies that lie ahead? ******* This is Fantasy story, unrelated to reality.

After the death of his mother Tania Paracha, Hadi brought back his sister to his father’s house, being a child raised in a broken family had affected his personality but his sister’s is worse. Taking charge of his mother’s business he works hard to prosper it before handing it over to his sister, however, their success was not appreciated by their enemies, the past is still effecting their life and Hadi is eager to resolve all those issues once and all, his father Ali Paracha is a great help to him. Their parent’s separation is a big question for Hadi and his sister, but soon they learn it was to keep them safe only. Determined to find out the reason and fighting with their enemy, they pass through every hardship, as that’s the only thing their enemy doesn’t want.

Surviving a murderous fire that scared his history for life, Leonardo is rescued by his former nanny, who grants him a fresh identity and shields him from his father's assailants. Fate guides him towards his true origins, entwining him with individuals in a realm where wealth and influence eclipse the pursuit of justice. Will he navigate destiny's challenges and uncover his true self, or will he fall victim to its unforgiving grasp after unraveling the secrets of his identity?

Reeds Parker is the secret heir to the billion-dollar Higgins empire—but for six years, he’s lived as a "useless" househusband, hiding his true identity to protect his family’s traditions. His wife, Karyl, despises him, his in-laws mock him, and ruthless billionaire Zayn Raymond schemes to steal both his wife and his dignity. When Reeds finally prepares to reveal his true power, Karyl betrayed him. Humiliated and disappointed, Reeds unleashed his full fury.

[!]: SYSTEM START: Ancestral Resonance Cultivation Ascension Nexus (ARCAN) [!]: Genre: [Hunter System] x [Weak-to-Strong] x [Cultivation] [!]: Objective: Survive the Gate. Sow the Seeds. Build the Empire. --- Rome D'Angelo is a One-Star Hunter with twenty-one essence points, thirty thousand dollars in debt, and a survival instinct that borders on suicidal. His life is a simple, three-step cycle: 1. Fight monsters far above his pay grade to keep the lights on. 2. Nearly die in the process. 3. Get patched up by Kiona Tsukimori, a Three-Star healer way too talented to be wasting her mana on him. She thinks he’s an idiot with a death wish. He thinks she’s the most beautiful woman who’s ever yelled at him. It’s a match made in whatever circle of hell spits out One-Star dungeons. But when a routine raid turns into a Double Dungeon slaughter, Rome makes the ultimate gamble: he sacrifices his arm to ensure Kiona’s escape. He expected death. Instead, he got a voice in his head. [ SYSTEM INITIALIZED. CLASS: SOWER ] Rome has awakened a power that defies the laws of the Hunter world. He doesn’t just level up by hoarding strength; he ascends by cultivating it in others. The catch? His growth is tied to forging deep bonds with "S.E.E.D.S"— people with latent, world-shattering potential. And his first compatible target is the very healer who just watched him die. Now, every date is a quest, every touch is cultivation, and every shared heartbeat brings them closer to godhood. Rome just wanted to pay his sister’s tuition. Now he has to survive monsters, guild politics, and a harem of dangerous women who might just be the death—or the making—of him.

At night, when Princess Lan Qi's fifteenth birthday must be a beautiful day, the robber who had been an enemy of the kingdom were attacking the Emperor. Even though they kidnapped the Empress too, Lan Qi was the only one saved by the mysterious man with a blue bow crystal that instantly can change into a dagger when he protects Lan Qi from all the robbers. But one thing that made Lan Qi anxious is, now she was alone and even the mysterious man has been kidnapped too by the robbers because suffering his life to Lan Qi. The lost Lan Qi was just confused and scared at the same time. One thing she knows is only, that she needs to find out what happened to the palace and she needs to come back soon. But when she want to come back, the imperial guard were attacking her. And by the Empress's order—which made Lan Qi more confused and desperate—Lan Qi need to come back as a slave. Not a princess. What happened to her mother? Was that a real Queen order or someone who pretend to be the Queen? Cause what Lan Qi know is her mom was kidnapped and nobody knows where she is even when the Emperor is dead. —— copyright by NiceMcQueen 2022 all of this work is fictive and original by me.