the thirteenth story

Ruan Susu, an older female otaku, transmigrated to become a young lady of the Duke Mansion in a fictional dynasty. Although she is an illegitimate child whose mother has died, her life is considered prosperous and luxurious! However, within half a month, Sister Ruan realizes she has transmigrated into a book about an illegitimate daughter striving for success! And she merely appears once at the beginning of the book, without even a name, only referred to as Thirteenth Lady, a Bystander! What's more tragic is that the Duke Mansion is about to face confiscation and exile, and Ruan Susu is about to swiftly change from a rich beauty to an Official Slave, feeling the universe's harsh malice coming at her, isn't she?

Do you believe in things that science can't explain? Young architect Alex moves into an ordinary high-rise apartment, only to discover an impossible thirteenth floor. There, he encounters the enigmatic Kai, a boy who can manipulate shadows. From that moment, Alex's life changes forever. A time-bending elevator, whispering walls, an infinity pool that drowns in other realities, secret rooms leading to alternate worlds... This building hides secrets beyond imagination. As Alex and Kai explore together, they uncover not only the supernatural truth of the building but also develop feelings that transcend friendship amidst life-threatening adventures. However, as their investigation deepens, they find themselves entangled in a grand conspiracy that threatens the fate of the multiverse. A mysterious Architect, a scientist hungry for power, dangers from the void... Perils lurk at every corner. Alex must confront his inner fears and master his newly awakened abilities. Kai must reconcile with his dark past. Only by standing together can they face the surrounding dangers and save the residents of all timelines. In this fantastic world where science and magic coexist, where reality and dreams intertwine, can love conquer destiny? Is the truth salvation or damnation? When the clock on the thirteenth floor strikes thirteen, all will be revealed. This is a tale of courage, trust, and sacrifice, A journey across time and space, deep into the soul, An ode to love and hope. Are you ready to step into this world beyond imagination? The elevator doors are about to open. Thirteenth floor, welcome.

There are 12 paths of power in our world, each with his own set of skills and special magic, something others could try to recreate, but would never be able to achieve at the same level. In a world where those 12 paths are held by 12 major noble families, Crow appears out of nowhere. His brain a masterpiece of unorthodox brilliance and a past shrouded in mysteries lead to him walking a path of his own. Unprecedented and unnatural in every possible way. Watch as he walks the path of the Error. ******** MC is a trickster at heart and very spiteful, he accepts gratitude but doesn’t value it as much as vengeance. There will not be an harem, but there will be occasional one time encounters. although romance will be a big part in the future of the novel, it’s more centered on the fantasy aspect of things.

Seven years after a palace coup, exiled prince Caelan Vale hides as the failing owner of a Greyharbor inn — his royal magic sealed, his memories locked. When the lost Thirteenth Crownmark awakens on the frontier, a dying courier collapses at his door, and a bounty draws him into an expedition he cannot refuse. The Guild contracts are lucrative, but the party they throw him into is a powder keg of hidden agendas and carefully guarded secrets. Kestrel Marchetti is his sharp-tongued bounty-hunter boarder — she recognized Caelan as a fellow fugitive within three days, and her crippling debt to the underworld means she'll sell him out or die for him, never both. Lirien Voss, a disgraced academy mage, tracked the Crownmark's pulse straight to his inn; the glowing scar on her wrist proves she touched the seal before, and she bargains for access to his cracking memory with the cold hunger of a scholar who values knowledge over people. Seraphine Ashworth wears the name of the house that helped orchestrate the coup — a young, reckless knight who has no idea her father is a murderer, forcing Caelan to hate the sigil while he grudgingly respects the girl. And Father Aldric Veinhollow is a hunted priest who arrives bleeding, carrying a banned prophecy and addressing Caelan as Your Highness for all to hear — his motives are holy, perhaps, but his silence on the cost of the Crownmark is absolute. They don't choose each other. They're bound by competing contracts, black-market debts, and the invisible thread of the Crownmark's awakening magic. Every step into the frontier loosens Caelan's seal and tightens the group's fractious alliances. Trust is a currency none of them can afford. Five strangers. One Crownmark. No one to trust but each other — and that may not be enough. This story is also being posted by the original author on RoyalRoad.com.

Summoned as the "Safety Valve" for twelve golden heroes, Kaelen Vance held the Aura of the Martyr. For three years, he absorbed every wound and every ounce of agony his teammates should have felt. He was their living shield—until they threw him into the Abyss as a final sacrifice to buy their own godhood.

Amsterdam canal worker Emma finds a hexagonal box, triggering time fractures. Guided by her late clockmaker grandfather's legacy, she must repair hidden clock towers across Europe before time collapses, facing a secret guild and parallel selves.

Thirteen young women. One Prince and Dragon rider. In the kingdom of Aurelia, the path to the throne is paved with ambition, beauty, and sacrifice. A special selection is held to choose the next dragon queen from among the finest daughters of the founding magical nobilities. Thirteen girls, one from each of the foundational families, are chosen to vie for the crown and become the next dragon queen—and the hand of the enigmatic Crown Prince Cassian, the best dragon rider in the seven kingdoms and rider of the ancient, powerful black dragon Taheer. Among them is Lira, the thirteenth girl, a quiet but captivating young woman who seems to have come from nowhere. Unbeknownst to the court, Lira is no noble; she has no powers. She is an impostor. She did not come from a founding family. Driven by revenge, she has infiltrated the selection to destroy the monarchy that unjustly executed her father, a former advisor accused of treason. Lira expects to despise the prince, to see him as a reflection of the corrupt crown. Instead, she immediately bonds with his dragon Taheer and finds Cassian to be kind, intelligent, and burdened by the weight of a kingdom's expectations. He, in turn, is drawn to her fiery spirit and quiet resolve, a stark contrast to the polished perfection of the other contenders. But a new Dragon Queen must be chosen and Lira might not stand a chance. Will Lira's thirst for vengeance destroy them all?

[Ding! The 'Randomly Spend' Tycoon System is at your service.] On her way to work, Yun Zijin was bound by a system named 'Randomly Spend'. [Spending Task Completed. A 2x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Villa No. 1 at Xingyu Mansion. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] [Spending Task Completed. A 3x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Dingsi Building. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] ... Yun Zijin was dazzled by the system's rewards, only to be told that her wealthy parents had found her? That she's the true daughter of the Xia Family of Dijing? Being bound to the Tycoon System was exciting for Yun Zijin, but she refused to be part of any cliché wealthy family drama. The Xia Family of Dijing? Yun Zijin: Get lost! Don't even think about associating with me!

One day, a strange hand suddenly appeared inside Chi Wan’s interdimensional space. Its owner claimed to be living in the apocalypse—starving, desperate—and begged to trade anything he had for food. Chi Wan stared at the pile of Imperial Green jade, oversized diamonds, and dozens of kilograms of gold bars he offered… and fell into deep thought. …Wasn’t this a little too profitable? From then on, her connection to the apocalypse only grew stronger. The mysterious man—who turned out to be a powerful figure—used his Wood Ability to help her revive rare orchids, cultivate endangered plants, and even harvest zombie crystal cores for the country. As for Chi Wan? She only had three responsibilities: feed him, feed him, and keep feeding him. Somehow, without realizing it, a group of extraordinary men began to gather around her: A genius research scientist. An aloof, abstinent CEO. A cold and ruthless Soldier King… In front of Chi Wan, they were gentle, attentive, and impeccably polite—each trying to outshine the others. Behind her back? They were one step away from tearing each other apart. Meanwhile, on the other side of the spatial link… The so-called King of the Apocalypse clenched his teeth in silence as he listened to these men compete for her attention. As for Chi Wan? “I’m busy getting rich and supporting my family,” she said calmly. “A battle royale of suitors? I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Until one day— An absurdly handsome man appeared at the gates of her villa… carrying a sack filled with gold and jewels. “I’m here to marry into your family,” he declared. Chi Wan glanced at him, then at the newly connected wasteland world inside her space… …and once again fell into deep thought.

While training in a Secret Realm, Ning Xuan was accidentally sucked into a spatial rift. Under the protection of the Spirit Plant Ghost-faced Red Vine, her soul body escaped the spatial rift and arrived in a strange world, possessing the body of a young girl who had been murdered and had no spiritual power. In the process of obtaining the original owner's identity information, Ning Xuan was detected to have an awakened spiritual power. According to Federation law, all Spirit Controllers with awakened spiritual power must have their genetic information collected for compatibility matching. Because her compatibility was too high, Ning Xuan subsequently received 5 mandatory Contract messages. However, her Contractors, disliking her for her low Spiritual Power Level, all chose to hide their own information.