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In the glittering world of high society and cutthroat ambition, a single sentence shatters a marriage: "Let's get a divorce." For three years, Claire Thompson has lived in exile, her marriage to the powerful Nelson Cooper a hollow shell existing only on paper. Shipped abroad on her wedding day and utterly forgotten, she returns only to be handed divorce papers. But Claire is no longer the timid, heartbroken girl she once was. Behind her quiet facade lies a woman transformed, secretly rejoicing at her newfound freedom. However, freedom comes with a price. As Claire signs the papers with relief, a chilling phone call reveals a dark truth: the threats she faced overseas were no accident, and the trail leads shockingly close to home—to the family that raised her and the husband who discarded her. Just as she prepares to sever all ties, a twist of fate pulls her back into the gilded cage. Nelson, for reasons unknown, suddenly stalls the divorce. Meanwhile, the family that disowned her and the fragile, manipulative sister who stole her life are determined to ruin her reputation and drive her out for good. But Claire is playing a different game now. With a mysterious new identity, powerful allies, and secrets of her own, she is no one's pawn. As hidden truths unravel and loyalties are tested, a stunning question emerges: In this high-stakes battle of love, betrayal, and revenge, who is truly trapping whom?

# GAMEALTERNATEWORLD # RELAXING # PRIEST In that year, the entire world mutated. The game descended into reality while demonic catastrophes rampaged. For the sake of survival, everyone had to pick up a job class and level up their skills frantically. They worked hard to be more powerful. Lin Ye acquired the special talent of Reversing. He could reverse and strengthen any effect that was targeted at the host. For instance, he could turn damage into healing and buffing into debuffing. As such, he changed his job class and became a priest. He challenged an opponent, “Come at me! Attack me with any of your forbidden curses or divine techniques. I will admit defeat even if I lose a bit of blood.” He then said, “So, your attack has no effect on me? It’s my turn to attack now. Healing Spell!” [Notification: you attacked your opponent with a healing spell and caused 100 million points of critical damage. The other party has been afflicted with the negative status effects of anti-treatment, poison, burn, silence and fatigue.] Lin Ye’s opponent was befuddled.

I once willingly played the part of a caged bird, pampered by Henry for four years. Only when I lost my wings and could no longer fly did I realize that when a man becomes heartless, he can't even remember who you are. He turned around and became my brother-in-law. I schemed to ruin his wedding. Between him and me, there's an account that can never be settled, with love entangled in hate. The greatest mistake of my life was falling in love with him, yet I have never regretted it. I only ask the heavens: Why does love not favor me, but favors him instead!

Su Chen obtained a "Myriad Worlds Golden Ranking" system. As long as he creates and broadcasts a short video and spreads it to all worlds, he can receive rewards. So... 【 Sasuke utterly defeats Sukuna 】 【 Tsugikuni Yoriichi Marries Muzan 】 【 The Emiya Family Dinner 】 【 Tyrant Bear For a Lifetime 】 【 Lu Mingfei and Chu Lexiang's Wedding 】 【 Loki becomes the Master of the Multiverse 】 【 Kaname Madoka and Akemi Homura's Indescribable Secret 】 and more. When scenes from the future appear before everyone in the myriad worlds, they all go crazy. Muzan Kibutsuji: "I... marry Tsugikuni Yoriichi?!! And give birth to his children?!" Naruto: "Damn it! Even Sasuke gets a shining moment, when I'm clearly the main character!" Thor: "Master of the Multiverse, ugh, Loki, you're a real bastard!" Lu Mingfei: "I love Senior Sister Nono, not Chu Lexiang!" Akemi Homura: "Madoka, please listen to my explanation..." The crazy old man of the magnetic field, the educational bishop's hundreds of millions of deaths, Natsuki Subaru's Obereru line, the Sixth Holy Grail War, Ars Paulina... Updates Schedule: 3 Chapters every Saturday @11am GMT+8 If you want to support me and want advanced access to up to 27 Chapters, you can check it @patreon.com/Icedrone Another social Media: @linktr.ee/Icedrone24 Buy me coffee? @ko-fi.com/icedrone

“Why don’t wizards just shoot each other with guns?” many people on Earth wonder. When Reynard died on Earth and was reborn in a world of magic, he became nobody. He had no parents, no system, no special bloodline, and a magical aptitude that only let him advance in magic by consuming expensive materials. Materials that he could never afford! So instead, he crafted a gun. Oh, you want to cast a spell? Then I cast bullet! From the most hopeless student, Reynard turned into a feared magus. But his path to riches and power was still full of peril! “Ah… why can’t I just stop pissing off wrong people and seducing wrong girls?”

Overpowered by the strong hands who grabbed her by the hair and pulled her along, dragging her into a dark room that recks of urine and cigarettes. Hurled her inside. His hands still gripping her hair and not doubt if he let go, some strands of hair would fall of. Undeniably, the pains were suffocating. When she stares at his dark eyes, the only thing she saw was darkness. “Let go, let go of me you bastard!” She spit out. That only made his mighty five fingers appear on her face. Which sent her head spinning on her neck. He made her kiss the earth. And slowly breathed in her face. “Your life ends here....” his voice was deep baritone and cruel and that was when she felt the shivers down her spine. How did the nerdy Elina find her way into the merciless billionaire’s court?

Raj was summoned to another world as the weakest member of a hero party. No one expected much from the shy boy who could only manage S-rank while his companions soared at SS. Yet when the Demon King stood undefeated and his party lay broken around him, it was Raj who raised his blade — and paid the ultimate price to bring them home. Waking before a goddess, he makes no grand wish. No revenge, no power, no return. Just one simple request — to finally live. Reborn into a world where magic is locked to a single attribute, Raj enrolls in a magic academy with one goal: a quiet, ordinary life. But a boy who once killed a Demon King has a hard time staying invisible — especially when he's the only person in the world who can cast every type of magic known to man. This time, no sacrifices. No dying for others. Just school, adventure, and figuring out what living actually feels like.

#No-harem, #MaleLead #foxWaifu An ordinary man from Earth suddenly finds himself in an alternative world where people unleash spells and are renowned as Mages. His dreams of becoming a Mage were shattered when his constitution was deemed incapable of circuiting Mana. Ousted by the family to work as an insect cleaner in the backyard, he never abandoned his dreams of becoming a Mage. He used almost all of his salary to buy mana stones just so he could try to draw spells, and he failed always. His wit and grit seemed to reap the fruit as everything changed on his eighteenth birthday when he stepped on a Fire Ant. [You have killed a Fire Ant. Extracting Lifespan.] [Lifespan extracted: 31 days.] "Wait, what?" [Ding! Ahem. Forgot to introduce myself, host.] [I am the Lifespan Extraction System. Extract lifespans of everything and use them to cast any spells!] Everything changed on the day he awakened the Lifespan Extraction System. By taking the lifespan of monsters, beasts, and even insects, Leon could convert stolen years to fuel spells. The longer the lifespan burned, the stronger the spell he could cast. A few stolen months could create flames. Decades could summon storms. Centuries could unleash forbidden SSS+ magic capable of destroying kingdoms. As dark creatures invade the world and ancient immortals awaken from the shadows, Leon walks a dangerous path between savior and monster. Feared by humanity and hunted by powerful factions, he must decide how far he is willing to go for power. Because in the end, the strongest Mage is not the one with the most mana. It is the one with the most years left to burn.

Riley Palmer is a strong, successful woman in modern society. She had excellent grades in university, but secretly had a crush on a notorious playboy, Chris Carter. Chris took advantage of her feelings and persuaded her to start a company together with him. However, a leopard never changes its spots. Chris pretended to be close and affectionate with Riley, but behind her back, he was secretly involved with his young secretary, Anya Young. When Riley found out, she was heartbroken. She left the company she had worked hard to build for many years, and chose to make a comeback from scratch. Knock knock— A handsome man who perfectly matched her taste suddenly appeared. "Hello, I'm Adrian Carter." Same last name? What is his relationship with Chris? After a one-night stand with Adrian, she went to his home and uncovered the truth. "Little uncle?"

To be resurrected, Lin Zhi binds herself to a system and transmigrates into different book worlds, becoming cannon fodder destined for tragic endings. But Lin Zhi refuses to follow the script. In every world, she fights to rewrite her fate. (1) The Scheming Gold-Digging Stand-In Used by the male lead as a tool to win over the female lead, Lin Zhi refuses to be discarded. Since he wants to use her? Then she’ll make a countermove—get pregnant first, flip the board, and end up with the real overbearing CEO. (2) The First Wife Fated to Die Early in a “Cousin” Story The reborn female lead knows her older male cousin will hold immense power in the future—and that he has always loved her. This time, she vows not to let him go. Only… “Sister-in-law, why aren’t you dead yet?” Lin Zhi smiles. “Still alive. What, are you mad?” (3) The Cannon Fodder Fiancée in a Teacher-Student Romance The aloof Master falls for his young disciple, while Lin Zhi—the fiancée—becomes the villain in their love story. Lin Zhi: “Respect. Blessings. Please stay locked together forever.” Then she decisively breaks off the engagement and devotes herself to cultivation… alongside her adorable little nephew. Who needs romance when ascending is better? (4) The Substitute Bride in a Period Drama In her previous life, she stole the marriage meant for her sister out of gratitude for a life-saving favor, marrying the factory director’s son. Who would have thought he had a “white moonlight” in his heart, leading to her tragic death? Meanwhile, the “mud-legged” man she rejected rose in status, and her sister became an official’s wife. After rebirth, her sister eagerly snatches back the original marriage arrangement, convinced Lin Zhi is doomed. She waits to watch Lin Zhi suffer. Instead— Lin Zhi’s life only gets better and better.