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After the nuclear war, the world was controlled by twenty mega-corporations that established a global government. Governed by AI, it judged everything. Gao Xin, who had only wished to live a peaceful life, inexplicably became a scapegoat for the elite and, unable to pay the imprisonment fee, was sentenced to ten years of exile on Crime Prison Island! On this island, there were no laws, no constraints, the only order being the numerous game arenas set up by the officials. The criminals could only participate like racehorses for the entertainment of the elite. Yet, on this prison island filled with Radiation, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin had no strength, no talent, and no background—like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pool, no different from being on death row. How could an ordinary person like him survive under the oppression of the strong, the geniuses, and the wicked? Unless in this world, there was a path, a path that allowed even the weakest to continuously break their shackles.

Luo Fei is a rookie police officer but has a system that can empower him with different abilities of animals including dogs' sense of smell through gene fusion. When helping a lady to find her cat, he smells a stench from the neighboring apartment's balcony. It smells like... the stench of a rotting corpse!

The gods exist. The Supernatural is real. But poor foolish Mortals can never pierce through the Truth hidden by the Veil. They say Ignorance is Bliss. But for Adam, such Bliss woven by a lie is worthless. In his opinion, Ignorance may be Bliss but --- Knowledge is power. This was the truest fact; something Adam built his empire around. ---- He wasn’t always this rich. He wasn’t always this powerful. There was a time he too struggled to earn enough for the treatment of his sick and dying mother. But one day, on a Halloween night, his life was forever changed. His eyes were opened to a completely new Reality. The truth that was hidden from the eyes of all normal humans. An entirely different world, rules, and society exist just in front of us. Follow Adam, as he uncovers the Truth about his identity, the power in his blood, and his adventures as he rises to the throne that is rightfully his. To attain his goal, he will not hesitate. He will even become the God of Crime if that is necessary. --------- The story will be moderately slow-paced during the First four volumes as I set Adam in the world and slowly develop the world-building and Adam starts to adapt to the new reality. I know it might not be to the taste of everyone, but I believe it's worth it. We discover the world together with Adam and how he will grow from someone who knew absolutely nothing about the supernatural world to being someone no one can ignore. This will be a long road and I would be happy if you are willing to walk this road with me. ---- (Alternative title: Midnight Prince: Empire of Sin) [ Tags ]: Mature| Grimdark | Gore |Netori | Harem | Milf | Young & Mature | Supernatural |Action | Gang War | Criminal Empire | System | Gigolo | Handsome MC | Weak to Strong MC | Antihero| Neutral good to Lawful Neutral Evil. | Showbiz | Psychic | ****** ) ----- Disclaimer: The cover picture is AI made and is the art for Adam as [Magician] Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HikaruGenji Discord: https://discord.gg/3v2xvhvD6j My other work Son of The Hero King: https://www.webnovel.com/book/son-of-the-hero-king_24153504605334705

Um dia simples se transformou em um mal-entendido que mudou a vida de James Bellini para sempre e o enviou por um caminho trilhado apenas por aqueles que definem a era da máfia. Um caminho cheio de corpos, com sangue pintando as estradas por onde ele pisava... com uma reviravolta... ele está apenas fingindo. Ele estava no lugar errado na hora errada e, do nada, tornou-se o Don da família Bellini, a temida figura do submundo que governa a todos. Uma posição que testa sua sanidade, sua moralidade e o último resquício de humanidade que resta nele... e talvez, apenas talvez, o caminho à frente transformará a atuação, o fingimento, em algo sombrio... algo que o empurrará para o abismo, onde tudo o que ele encontrará é a morte.

Un simple jour s'est transformé en un malentendu qui a changé la vie de Jacques Bellini à jamais et l'a envoyé sur un chemin emprunté uniquement par ceux qui définissent l'ère de la mafia. Un chemin jonché de cadavres, avec du sang peignant les routes où il a marché... avec un rebondissement... il ne fait que semblant. Il était au mauvais endroit au mauvais moment, et de nulle part, il est devenu le Don de la famille Bellini, la figure redoutée du monde souterrain qui règne sur tout le monde. Une position qui met à l'épreuve sa santé mentale, sa moralité, et le dernier lambeau d'humanité qui lui reste... et peut-être, juste peut-être, que le chemin à venir transformera ce jeu d'acteur, cette prétention, en quelque chose de sombre... quelque chose qui le poussera vers l'abîme, où tout ce qu'il trouve est la mort.

A simple day turned into a misunderstanding that changed James Bellini’s life forever and sent him down a path walked only by those who define the era of the mafia. A path filled with bodies, with blood painting the roads where he stepped… with a twist… he is just pretending. He was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and out of nowhere, he became the Don of the Bellini family, the feared underworld figure who rules over everybody. A position that tests his sanity, his morality, and the last shred of humanity left in him… and maybe, just maybe, the road ahead will turn the acting, the pretending, into something dark… something that will push him to the abyss, where all he finds is death.

She remembers him because of the mole at the corner of his eyebrow; He remembers her simply because she is her. Every passing encounter becomes a story in the memory, And you are the ending of my story.

Shen La, a special forces operative born with the Heavenly Eye, has been able to see ghosts since childhood. During a mission involving a supernatural incident, his abilities were exposed—leading to his recruitment by a hidden Chinese government agency: the Bureau of Paranormal Investigation. This mysterious organization is tasked with investigating and handling all manner of supernatural phenomena. Within the Bureau, Shen La encounters a group of uniquely gifted and eccentric colleagues, including a mysterious white-haired man known only as Invincible, and Sun Fatty, a genius with an exceptionally high IQ. Through a series of increasingly perilous encounters—including the resurrection of the Ancestor Shaman, the haunting Ghost Opera of Qinghe, and a ghost ship that has wandered for centuries—Shen La begins to grow both in power and insight. Yet as the cases deepen, a shadowy force behind the scenes begins to reveal itself. Its ultimate goal appears to be a secret manual said to grant immortality... Disclaimer This is a non-profit, unofficial English translation of the Chinese novel 《民调局异闻录》 (Bureau of Paranormal Investigation), written by 耳东水寿. All rights to the original work belong to the author and the original publisher. This translation is created for the purpose of language learning, cultural exchange, and introducing Chinese literature to an English-speaking audience. No commercial gain is involved. If the original author, copyright holder, or authorized representative requests removal, this translation will be immediately taken down without objection. Please support the official release if one becomes available.

Jerry Nikolas adalah seorang polisi muda yang tampan. Tubuhnya sangat bagus dan sixpack. Dalam tugas penyamaran pertamanya, dia dikirim untuk menyelidiki Daniel Thomas. Daniel seorang tersangka utama mafia di Indonesia. Jerry tahu lebih baik untuk tidak terlibat dengan pemilik klub malam yang tampan itu. Tapi sejak awal, percikan ketertarikan di antara mereka berdua tidak bisa terelakkan. Segala sesuatu tentang Daniel tidak dapat diduga. Dia sangat manis dan pemalu, serta memiliki sisi kutu buku yang menurut Jerry sangat menarik. "Apakah pria tampan ini benar-benar seorang penjahat?" Tidak peduli apakah Daniel bersalah atau tidak, keluarga besar polisi Katolik Indonesia yang bernama Jerry dan kaptennya tidak akan pernah menerima hubungan ini. Seseorang dari kelompok gangster yang berbahaya memanipulatif Daniel, dia juga tidak terlalu senang melihat Jerry dan Daniel bersama, dia ingin Jamie keluar dari permainan polisi tersebut. Selain itu, Jerry masih belum pulih dari perpisahannya baru-baru ini, jadi Daniel tetap tidak bisa hadir untuk Jerry. Tidak mungkin hal di antara mereka berdua itu akan terjadi. Terlibat dengan Daniel Thomas tidak pernah menjadi bagian dari rencana. Tapi terkadang, rencana yang terbaik adalah diaman kita berjalan, itu adalah pilihan yang tepat. Bagaimana kisah cinta polisi tampan dengan seorang pria tersangka utama mafia ini?

ม้วนเทปปริศนา เสียงของเด็กหญิงในม้วนเทป และการตายปริศนาของคนในหมู่บ้าน เหตุการณ์ทุกอย่างเกิดขึ้นจากที่เดียวกัน หมู่บ้านชนบทที่โอบล้อมไปด้วยภูเขา บ้านเกิดของอัจฉริยะนักไขคดีหนุ่ม 'สวี่เทียน' ปริศนาคือสิ่งที่ต้องไข เหตุการณ์ตายคือสิ่งที่ต้องค้นหา ทว่าเขาจะทำมันได้อย่างไรในเมื่อทุกคนเอาแต่ขัดขวางเขา แต่คิดหรือว่าจะหยุดเขาได้ ในเมื่อ 'เสียงร่ำไห้และเสียงฮัมเพลง' ยังคงสอดประสานกันอย่างน่าเวทนา ถ้าเขาทิ้งไปทุกอย่างก็ต้องจบสิ้น ความยุติธรรมพ่ายแพ้… เขาทนไม่ได้หรอก ปริศนาต่อไปจะเป็นอะไร ความท้าทายและลึกลับเหล่านี้คือสิ่งที่ทำให้เขาอยากค้นหา!! การหวนคืนถิ่นที่เขาจากมา คือหนทางเดียวที่จะได้รับความจริง ถึงแม้ว่านั่นจะทำให้เขาต้องเผชิญกับภัยอันตรายมากมายก็ตาม….