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In an alternate world, a demon disrupts dynasties, harvests souls, and refines a banner of ten thousand souls. Under the heavenly tribulation, his body and soul are destroyed, but the Ten Thousand Souls Banner protects his undying spirit. Unable to possess a body, he's countered instead. A laid-back young man in society, wielding the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, roams the human world. With the Ten Thousand Souls Banner in hand, I refine a Golden Core with good deeds. A slice-of-life story with no ambition for conquest, helping the departed fulfill their wishes, gaining merit to repair the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and enjoying a laid-back life.

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear. *[It's a BL Story] as per input in the tags (Yaoi) *The picture is not mine. #CTTO

Hadrian never expected to die—let alone wake up in another world as the frail, sickly son of a duke. Tasked by a god to unite humanity and destroy the monstrous races threatening its survival, Hadrian initially dismisses the divine mission as irrelevant. But when personal tragedy strikes, he embraces his role with a burning resolve, determined to forge a path of vengeance, innovation, and unrelenting ambition. In a fractured world where humans are teetering on the edge of extinction, Hadrian must navigate political intrigue, familial bonds, and the looming spectre of war. Armed with memories of his past life and a mysterious system that grants him knowledge and power, he begins introducing revolutionary changes to his dukedom—from crop rotation to matchlock muskets—all in preparation for the battles to come. [sorry guys, I did already rite 16 chapters for what I thought this story needed to be, but it was too slow paced for me, I could've called that a prologue that's how far away it was from the main story i had planned for this novel, so this is attempt two, it gets straight into the kingdom building, but don't worry, there's still a bit of tragedy, as that is life isn't it, hope u enjoyyy.]

In a war-torn fantasy world divided into seven great kingdoms, each kingdom holds one of the Seven Legendary Swords — mystical weapons of immense power, each with its own unique magic and heavy cost. The Kingdom of Valmair, once proud and noble, falls to betrayal and invasion. Its legendary sword, Elthan – the Sword of Will, is shattered in battle. Jyn Argren, the crown prince of Valmair, escapes the destruction of his homeland carrying only the broken fragments of Elthan. Branded a fallen heir, Jyn begins a perilous journey across the shattered lands to retrieve the remaining six legendary swords: • Ngroth – the Sword of Flame • Mirka – the Sword of Shadows • Alinor – the Sword of Wisdom • Braxus – the Sword of Blood • Izkril – the Sword of Storms • Lindra – the Sword of Purity Each sword is protected by powerful enemies, ancient curses, and forgotten truths. Along the way, Jyn gathers a group of allies — warriors, mages, and outcasts — including the loyal sorceress Nora Val, the exiled knight Rook Tanner, the clever assassin Sera Dallen, and others. Together, they face monstrous creatures, corrupted generals, and the mysterious figure known as The Watcher. As Jyn collects the swords, they begin to merge into a new, darker weapon. But one piece is still missing — the shards of his broken sword, Elthan. Only by reforging it can Jyn complete the transformation into the Bannerblade — a black sword of overwhelming power known as “The Banner of Shame.” With this blade, Jyn seeks not only revenge, but justice — and the power to rebuild his father’s fallen city, Valyos, from the ashes. The final battles will test his will, his morality, and his heart — especially as romance and heartbreak twist the fate of those closest to him. In the end, Jyn becomes more than a warrior. He becomes a symbol — a banner for the broken, the betrayed, and the brave

Her life is suffering at sixes and sevens yet, In her guise, those eight years, she thought the life she lead was already measured , visualising the future possibilities of being maverick and headstrong. Shana Mish, an average teenage girl, demanded an intense drastic change from her life and became far more resilient than her divorced parents could realise. Natheless, those imperishable truths cause continual troubles to her. Her old days are comparable to an indelible marker pen, making marks that cannot be removed. And a little more to spill the beans, those are just the scenes depicting her nostalgic sketches. Her life turned out to be restyled after she met two boys. Will there be a fortunate stroke of serendipity or deal with some more life-threatening consequences. Read 'Autumn Days' to find out more.

Every ten years, a vortex opens, connecting all realms to the same space. When it appears, people enter it in search of resources, growth, and a chance to survive beyond the limits of their own realm and archive greater heights of strength. Those who succeed return with what they gained, while many never return at all. For most, entering is not a matter of choice. Without what is brought back, resources become scarce, and survival within a realm grows increasingly difficult even if they can live what about their kids and their future so Over time, this cycle shaped the balance between realms those that gained more continued to grow, while others declined as losses outweighed what they could recover. There was once a realm that had tens of billions humans entering the vortex across cycles. But as time passed, returns diminished, losses accumulated, and its strength steadily declined. What was once abundant was reduced, until only a fraction remained in just a dozen or so centuries. and now...... there was barely a billion left but the vortex doesn't wait and it opens its mouth again

Rikae was the Silver-Claw Pack's greatest weapon. The Lead Beta. The "Gold Standard." ​But perfection came at a price. After undergoing the ritual... ​He thought he had deleted the memory of Lisra Thorne. He thought he had buried the "vassal girl" who once held his heart. ​He was wrong. ​When Lisra returns from the ashes of the Iron-Fang ruins, she doesn't find the man who loved her. She finds a lethal, high-functioning machine who doesn't recognize her touch. But as a new, darker conspiracy emerges from the shadows of the High Council, the "Vessel" begins to glitch. ​The grey is fading. The gold is coming back. ​And this time, Rikae isn't just fighting for the pack. He's fighting to reclaim the woman he was programmed to forget-and he'll tear the Citadel apart to keep her.

When Wall Street's trading systems collapse triggering a nationwide financial avalanche, financial analyst Irene Wu discovers she holds a mysterious key to rebuilding order. In this divided America, the Great Lakes Workers Alliance rules the North with mechanical legions and AI; the New England Knowledge Federation controls its elite society through brain-machine interfaces; the Texas Energy Empire wields oil and climate weapons; the West Coast Starlink Free State is governed by the partially digitized Logan Musk; while the South has fallen into the religious fervor of the Evangelical Army. As Irene embarks on a dangerous journey across this fractured land, she gradually uncovers the terrifying truth behind "Project Aurora"—a man-made climate catastrophe that could completely destroy North America. In a shadow war of hackers, quantum communications, and biological weapons, Irene must navigate between hostile powers, both protecting the financial reset key she possesses and uniting factions to prevent ecological disaster. This is not just a survival adventure, but an epic journey to redefine America's future.

Executive Jeff Wallace has lusted after Evan Hawthorne since the moment his new employee first stepped into his office for a job interview. Evan is almost ten years Jeff's junior, fresh out of grad school, and one of the best salesmen in the office. Jeff thinks he's hot as hell and as luck would have it, he knows Evan is just as interested.<br><br>The only problem? There's a sticky little paragraph in the employee handbook that keeps Jeff from doing anything more than fantasizing about his new employee. The clause that states, in plain English, that managers and their immediate employees cannot fraternize. They can't get together, not even outside the office, just because Jeff's the boss.<br><br>Jeff has pleaded with his own supervisor, Kirk Morris, to change the rules. Why shouldn't he? Kirk owns the damn company and spends most of his time bonking Jeff's secretary. But it's a no go ... until Jeff finds himself working late one evening with no one left in the office but Evan, who decides to take matters into his own hands regardless of what the employee manual might say.

When she opened her eyes, she had inexplicably returned to twenty years ago, the first day of the apocalypse escape. "Classmate, you're a Superpower User, right? How about considering joining our special operations squad?" Looking at the man opposite her with sparkling, charming eyes, Xie Ning heartlessly refused: "Thanks, I have a team." "Ah, what team do you have?" "No team." "Right, you're beautiful, so whatever you say is right. How about this, you join our squad, and I will accompany you through wind and rain, and go through fire and water with you to clear dungeons and kill monsters." "Every single day, year after year?" "Mhm! I will work hard to make money, and only for you. How does that sound?" Xie Ning: ... After being reborn, her small Space has turned into a large, mobile villa, and she originally just wanted to live her own quiet little life in peace. Never did she expect to attract such a clingy, devilishly charming man. Question: How does one heartlessly and coldly reject a charmer? Waiting online for an answer, it's quite urgent...