athenaeum of malice

In a world in ruin, Eren Veylen stumbles upon a powerful and sinister book—the Grimoire of Infinite Malice. The book, which feeds on life, souls, and essence, offers unimaginable power in exchange for a pact. As Eren accepts its dark offer, he embarks on a path that will consume his humanity and transform him into something far more dangerous. The grimoire craves sustenance, and its power knows no bounds. Can Eren maintain control, or will he be lost to the evil that now resides within him?

In a world where summoned "heroes" slaughter everything in sight to grind levels and chase glory, Alex Winewood is the anomaly that breaks every rule. He didn't come to this fantasy realm to become a god. He didn't come to conquer kingdoms or build a harem. He came because he died, and the Goddess gave him a second chance. Alex is different. He kills only to eat. He injures only to survive. He wields overwhelming power with terrifying restraint, guided by a cold, razor-sharp philosophy that treats "good" and "evil" as luxuries for those hiding behind stone walls. Calm, deadpan, and armed with a signature quiet smile that hides centuries of hard-earned wisdom, he moves through this brutal world like water — flowing around obstacles, never wasting a single drop of effort. When the Queen of Aethelgaard holds a deadly tournament to choose her consort, Alex doesn't fight for her hand. He plays the game better than anyone ever has — with words, intellect, and ruthless efficiency. Before she knows it, the icy monarch finds herself traveling with the one man who refuses to kneel, refuses to be controlled, and refuses to pretend the world makes sense. Now, accompanied by a perverted but loyal meat shield (Max), a former queen learning what true power looks like, a feral dog-girl, and a redeemed dark witch who calls him "Master," Alex walks a path no hero has ever taken: He intends to kill the Eight Immortals — the so-called gods who sit at the top of the food chain — not for glory, not for revenge, but because their existence is an insult to the natural order he believes in. No grand destiny. No chosen one prophecy. Just a dangerously pragmatic man with a Holy Sword, bottomless coffee addiction, and zero tolerance for unnecessary bullshit. This isn't another story about a hero getting stronger. This is the story of the man who looks at the food chain... and decides the top is empty. Welcome to the journey of the only "hero" who never wanted to be one.

It's spring 1942. Caroline Graham is six months pregnant, overweight, irritable, and most decidedly bored with her "delicate" condition. She hates being tied down and resents her husband Cyril and her cousin Edward for being off on assignment and having fun while she's confined to the village. She grows more restless each day, and her good friend and confidant Leslie Atwater does his best to boost her spirits but fails miserably. What Caroline needs is a problem to solve, "something juicy" to challenge her mind. And, of course, that's exactly what she gets.<br><br>Be careful what you wish for.<br><br>First there's a rash of poison pen letters circulating in the village. Librarian Elspeth Hunter receives a letter, and is the first to die, presumably by her own hand. Other deaths follow. Are the sudden deaths connected to the letters? As weeks pass and the bodies mount, Caroline and Leslie discover a pattern that suggests something more sinister is at work. With Leslie's help, Caroline must use all her cunning and put her life at risk to uncover a cold-blooded murderer -- a remorseless killer who continues to raise the stakes in a deadly game of malice.

Shikuza, a prince with a forgotten face? has only one purpose: to hunt down the King of Ghosts. But in a world where the line between humans and ghosts is blurred by ancient riddles, who is the real monster? The ghost he's chasing, or the hero you're cheering for? The further you read, the more you'll realize... this isn't just a story. It's a memory. And it's standing right behind you.

Farkan, a man who lived for a thousand years, was betrayed and hunted down. Losing faith in righteousness, he embraced the demonic path. Before his fall, he reincarnated into a new body, determined to carve his name into history and attain immortality.

"In the shadowy streets of Draco's Vill, a young life is brutally extinguished. The victim, a member of a powerful family, was last seen in the city's red-light district. As detectives investigate, they must navigate a complex web of secrets and deceit to uncover the truth. But the family, driven by grief and a thirst for vengeance, has already mobilized their underworld connections. With the stakes higher than ever, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Can the detectives catch the killer before the family's wrath ignites a bloodbath?"

Mark was just a tool created for the sole purpose of protecting his Young Miss. But what if he got betrayed, and killed, what can he do? Wait, he actually got into some other world? And there are Alpacows here? Join Mark on his journey in this new world as he attempts to understand how he got here and to what purpose. This story is for other lovers of stealthy characters and sneaky, stabby stabby people. The main character will try to resolve most of his encounters before his prey knew what hit them. I will try to portray his expertise as best as I can. If that's what you like? You're welcome to try. The story is also uploaded on Royal Road. Posted as The Umbra Bear

A GRIMDARK XIANXIA NOVEL INSPIRED BY REVEREND INSANITY When Kai Wei transmigrated into a dying teenager in a frontier dirt-town, he didn't get heavenly talent, a legendary bloodline, or a righteous master. He got a weak body and a front-row seat to a world where cultivators treat mortals like disposable insects. He also got a System. Just not a heroic one. [Malice System Activated] [Rule 1: Pure generosity is penalized] [Rule 2: Exploitation, manipulation, and selfishness are rewarded] [Rule 3: Institutionalized evil generates passive income] Kai Wei can't fight a flying immortal. But he can calculate compound interest. He understands leverage, debt traps, and the psychology of desperate men. He isn't a chosen one saving the world. He is a parasite attaching itself to a corrupt society, slowly devouring it from the inside out. As his influence spreads from a single muddy town to the highest peaks of the cultivation world.

As time continuously diverts through and our era has been consistently changing with progressive summation and division of cultural development covering the entire grasp of this world. Ones and foremost remains a mystery in the circulation of genuine time for the peak conclusion no one posses. Holding never-ending capabilities of answers pointing directions to uncountable measures of enhanced educated assertion in the revolution of limited seconds. One must hold and conclude the title of "Malice of truth" inheriting divine prowess that upholds heavenly miracles production of information that corroded and forgotten during the genuine time in comparison even Greater king of the world (one that has the backing of the authority of all living beings) couldn't surpass in every aspect. Krezo took the voyage on land to gather hints, clues, to decode the mystery of his past and to gain the truth keeping his mental restraint on hand, slowly eradicating a portion of memories of misery and devoured happiness on an adventure of comradeship together breaking the chain and setting on each other behind equal freedom of achieving their dreams, ambitions, and intentions. As they pick up all the puzzle piece creating a lead, the massive amount of truth embedded into their mind with twists they never expect with midway developments on their selves and as each other's comrade propagating a story of morality, truth, nature, embracement, and dreams propelling their decisions derive to their destiny.

Good news: You've awakened. Bad news: You're the villainess. Renee Jennings accidentally obtains a system, allowing her to break free from the plot's control by completing missions. Renee Jennings: "Wait a minute, what's with all the animal dictionaries as a reward?" System: [They can give you an affinity with animals.] Renee Jennings: "Why?" System: [Because a villainess has no affinity with people.] Renee Jennings: "…" This joke is not that funny... * After unlocking animal languages, Renee Jennings embarks on a path of no return— Leading dogs to save a blind woman being stalked by a pervert. Reporting an evil old man who murdered his wife and hid her body, thanks to rats. Helping a kitten catch the murderer who killed its owner and buried the body. Finding tens of millions in stolen goods based on intel from birds. * While others are petting cats, Renee Jennings is riding a tiger. While others are falling in love, Renee Jennings is solving crimes. While others are getting married, Renee Jennings is rescuing endangered animals. While others are having kids, Renee Jennings is serving her country.