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In the ash-choked remnants of a world shattered by the magical cataclysm known as the Bloom, civilization huddles behind fortified walls. Three powers vie for dominance: the grain-rich Crownlands, the resourceful Sable League, and the zealous Radiant Synod. To prevent all-out war over the life-giving Riverchain, they settle disputes through the Ladder, a series of brutal gladiatorial Trials governed by the Concord of Cinders. Gifted fighters, whose powers extract a terrible physical or mental toll, battle for the glory of their lords and the chance to win fortunes. Soren Vale, a stoic caravan survivor haunted by his past, enters the Ladder with a singular, desperate goal: to win enough prize money to buy his debt-bound mother and brother from the Crownlands' indenture system. As he climbs the rungs, he must navigate a treacherous world of shifting alliances, betrayals from promoters, and the ever-watchful eyes of Synod inquisitors. His path crosses with Nyra Sableki, a cunning competitor with her own secret agenda, and together they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the Synod, revealing the Ladder is not just a game, but a cage designed to control the Gifted. Soren's fight for his family's freedom spirals into a rebellion against the system itself, forcing him to choose between his personal desire and the fate of all who are trapped by the Cinders.

[COMPLETED] Fuse Ren had long been accustomed to living in the long winter. He never thought the snow would melt until the appearance of Hanada Tsubaki. Their love bloomed despite the harshness surrounding them. But, it was the story of five years ago. Ren was forcibly returned to where he belonged. He was dragged back into living in the freezing air. When Ren found Tsubaki again, she had lost all the memory related to him. Not even once was spared. To avoid drowning in the frostiness, he began his journey to once again invite the spring to grace his life. "I'll make you fall in love with me again," promised Ren as he gently kissed the back of her hand. "Whenever you're tired of donning the cold mask, you can come to me. I'll always be here," whispered Tsubaki softly. To Ren, Tsubaki would always be his spring. -------------------------------------- Commissioned cover by yuuri_e (Instagram). Exclusively for this book. Discord: hansora#1507 Instagram: hansora_author

Diana is the eldest granddaughter of the Winchester Family. She has lived her 22 years of life as her twin, Chantal’s shadow. She thought she has become immune to the hurt caused by her own family until one revelation revealed in anger, turned her world upside down. Thinking that she has lost the piece of home, she was proven wrong when a helping hand, led her to discover an amorous side of her. Lucas is the 30-year-old President of Forrest Research Institute and a descendant of one of the 7 great families in the country of Great Blackhampton. He has always been good at reading people’s personalities so when this beautiful goddess of a woman gave him a look asking for help, he didn’t hesitate. Their first meeting, their first kiss. She thought it only ended there, until they met two months later. She had never imagined meeting one of the descendants of the great families, even more so meeting the heirs. Not only was she welcomed, they even became acquainted with her own friends. They never expected that Lucas and Diana’s encounter was the beginning of love blooming for them as well.

Fujimura Miyu is a piece of trash. She is sometimes even called a waste of space. Her own sisters use her for their own personal gain and her father and step mother hate her to the ends of the world. Miyu is trash because she has no powers. Powers are everything in this empire, and only peasants have no powers. So, Miyu is treated like a peasant. Secretly, she is forced to clean, cook, garden, and more for the Fujimura household. Everyone thinks Miyu is useless, but she actually has all the elemental powers and even more that no one has discovered yet. She is a great actor, pretending that she is weak and shy, so no one will try to hurt her for their reputation to rise. Miyu plans to leave the Fujimura household when she is 23, when she is at marriageable age and she is allowed to separate from the family. But people keep stepping in her way for freedom, on accident or intentionally.

Pain obliterates fear. Amber Santiago is the youngest and the only pack warrior who’s survived the annihilation of the Great Santiago Clan twelve years ago, and the West Crescent Pack is now under the command of a new Alpha who’s taken her under his wing due to her tragic past. Every year, the Werewolf King officiates an event—one that urges everyone to show how capable they are; a battle where strength, willpower, and mental toughness are being measured methodically. Amber plans to join the match as she enters the age of legality. The task is simple. Execute the person who’s named on the letter, and the Werewolf King will grant one of your wishes. There’s no need to feel remorse because all of the listed names are death-row prisoners—criminals who have committed heinous crimes in their lives. The only catch is, both fighters won’t be given a handicap. If you lose, you die. Will Amber succeed on her way up? If she does, what could be her wish?

#Trigger warning Contain strong word and tons of immoral activities. #Rape warning ............. With few sexes and more action, Mc uses the brain and isn't strong at first. Have no emotions toward any character, slow romance, and love. Daily 1-2 chapters Only available on web novels, if you want to post on other sites you can copy freely. ....... All tags #Adult #Actions #war #Adventure #school life #Bad to good character #Strong to stronger #rape #Arrange marriage #Strong love interest #Mind games #Dark #Manipulative characters #Depressed Mc #Op Mc #Fast development #Blackmail #Ntr ( netori ) #No loli #Dragons #Demons #Magic #Evil religion #Sacrifice to gain power #Based on a web novel #Mc bounded by Rukes

In a modern world where magic and status boards exist, twenty-three-year-old S-Class Archmagus Aria Saciustrum found herself in the morbid situation of joining her country’s own Dungeon Dive expedition. A researcher at heart, Aria didn’t like the idea of slogging away in the dirty depths of the petrifying dungeons that spawned all over the world. However, her scientific mind trumped her own feelings, and she forced herself to join her country’s first S-Class Dungeon Dive. The allure of finding a treasure or a discovery that could shake the foundations of human society was too enticing to just walk away. So… Aria dived deep into the Dungeon, alongside her friend the S-Class Healer Yvette, and yes, her efforts had paid off. The S-Class party did manage to find a groundbreaking discovery. One that would shake the foundations of the world and would haunt the nightmares of everyone living on Planet Earth. Just… It wasn’t what Aria had hoped for... New chapters every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at GMT+8 0100

Diana is the eldest granddaughter of the Winchester Family. She has lived her 22 years of life as Chantal, her twin's shadow. She thought she has become immune to the hurt caused by her own family until one revelation revealed in anger, turned her world upside down. Thinking that she has lost the piece of home, she was proven wrong when a helping hand, led her to discover an amorous side of her.

“I never asked to be claimed by three Alphas… especially not all at once.” One moment I was invisible, a low-born Omega healer from the fringes of Valthorne Pack. The next, the mate bond snapped with brutal force under the full moon, binding me to the three most powerful triplet Alphas ruling our pack. Now they all want me. Elias, the eldest.. cold, calculating, and dangerously strategic. Damian, the middle , fierce, possessive, and consumed by jealousy. Kael, the youngest, playful, gentle, and the only one who wants me to choose them willingly. Three powerful, ruthless men who have never shared anything in their lives… until me. Thrown into the heart of the Alpha Estate and the center of an ancient prophecy that could either save or destroy our pack, I’m caught between three burning desires, three jealous hearts, and three dominant wolves who refuse to let me go. But as enemy packs close in and old betrayals rise from the shadows, my triplet Alphas must learn the impossible, how to truly share their mate. Because I won’t be claimed. I will be chosen. And the moon has only just begun to reveal her dangerous secrets.

"Flower Blooms Under the Moonlight": _Prologue: The Moon's Promise_ Lunarhaven, 1850 Under the full moon's silvery gaze, two lovers stood before the ancient tree, their hearts entwined like the branches above. María, with skin as pale as moonlight, and Carlos, with eyes as dark as the night sky, vowed to protect the town's hidden magic. Their love was forbidden, yet they defied the conventions of their families' centuries-old feud. As they exchanged promises, the moonlit flower bloomed at their feet, its petals shimmering with an otherworldly glow. María's voice whispered secrets to the wind: "Our love will flourish like this flower, under the moon's watchful eye. Our family's legacy will thrive, hidden from those who would misuse its power." Carlos's fingers intertwined with María's: "Together, we'll safeguard Lunarhaven's magic, passing it down through generations. Our love will be the key to unlocking its secrets." As they sealed their vow with a kiss, the moon reached its zenith. The flower's glow intensified, imbuing their love with its mystical power. But fate had other plans. A rival family, fueled by ambition and greed, sought to claim Lunarhaven's magic for themselves. Shadows crept into the night, threatening to destroy the fragile peace. María's final words echoed through the darkness: "When the moon blooms again, our legacy will live on. Find the flower, and you'll find our truth." And with that, the night swallowed their secrets, leaving behind only whispers of a legendary love and the moonlit flower's promise.