carnival row

A thousand years ago, a Rain of Evolution fell, and the world entered the Era of Evolution. Animals, plants, and humans all gained the potential to evolve into higher-level life forms. However, the human method of evolution is unique; they must absorb the extracts of higher-level life forms to complete their evolution, and each time they absorb an extract, they also acquire a skill from the extract's original owner. Absorb the extract of an “Undying Salamander” and gain the ability of limb regeneration; Absorb the extract of an “Iron Armor Oyster” and possess a flexible gender; Absorb the extract of a “Forest Giant Cockroach” and transform into an unkillable cockroach; Su Ze has come to this world, but before he can begin his evolution, he must solve his life-and-death crisis. “My name is Su Ze.” “I originally thought I had transmigrated and become a scion of a powerful official, but I never expected that I was just his clone, a scapegoat for him to escape punishment, a tool used for him to fake his death and get away.” “What's worse is, I'm scheduled to be executed tomorrow, but my cheat has not yet arrived...”

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] - This Novel is participating in the 2025 WebNovel Spirity Awards ^^ Due to unfortunate circumstances, "Ari" Ariel Matisse lived in the slums of Los Angeles, also known as Skid Row. One night, on his way home, he was killed while witnessing an old man getting beaten. When he woke up, he had been thrown into a dumpster, and a strange screen flashed across his eyes, and no matter how he looked at it, it reminded him of a status window in a game. [System Integration Complete!] [Become a Global Music Superstar!] For some reason, he gained a system that wanted him to join a survival show and become a globally famous idol. If he refused to complete his given tasks, he would die. But if he succeeded, he would have the money and power to change his life as well as get revenge against the person who killed him. P.s. this story is kind of a love letter to LA and the amazing blend of cultures (American, Asian, Hispanic, African, etc) that can be found there. I hope you all fall in love with the area as much as I love it.

With a dark past driving him to work harder than most, Zack Rivera entered college two years early as a High Honors Student. As a result, he found himself with just enough money for an Immersive Virtual Reality Kit, and a pre-order for Conquest Carnival. In the two years between then and now, he had developed a passion for IVR Gaming, going so far as to get a world record for his favorite game! Thus, he had become a famed speedrunner known as HypeBeast27. Unfortunately though, due to his strict academic responsibilities, he faded into obscurity, becoming a mysterious legend amongst the hardcore gamers of the world. And now, he finds himself at a crossroads. Will he continue on the path of higher education, living a simple yet successful life? Or, will he take a gamble and become a pro gamer, opening the gates that could fulfill his wildest fantasies? And what about. . . The truth? Only one way to find out. *Important Disclaimers: R18 stuff will happen, but that will not be the focus of the story. There are cool fight scenes, and cool characters, but this novel is finished as it is, unfortunately. Join my discord if you want to follow my future works!* *** Join the discord using this link: https://discord.gg/fwHphNx

Note: This is a strange book. You have been warned. :P [ Mature Content! ] --- In a faraway fantasy land lived a powerful exalted being, King Arankar, who didn't know anything about humans or civilized races in general. His world didn't have any civilized societies or races as only beasts, spirits, and god consciousness like him were birthed, and everything was about survival and getting stronger, devouring each other to reach the peak. He became the strongest of all in the Arankar world, so strong that none ever reached his level, and the world also took his name while also crowning him as the King of All. But this was the start of his downfall. He started feeling flawed, not perfect like he thought. The overwhelming boredom and dullness of his world started corrupting him as he was getting devoured by his own darkness, and there was no way of stopping it. He didn't feel any worth living life as eons passed without him doing anything. Darkness started devouring him, and if he didn't stop it, he would destroy his beloved world, a result he didn't wish to bring into reality. In the final moments of his life, before he decided to scatter his own consciousness and achieve true death, King Arankar produced an unknown urge, the urge to seek help for the first time in his life! And, his first urge to seek help did bring him the service he needed! His world got connected to our very own planet Earth! Earth was now different, for this Arankar world was not the first one connected to it via a bridge portal. King Arankar's world was the 4th world! Earth had become a hub of fantasy, as becoming an Adventurer was a common choice for people. Follow the journey of King Arankar as he reincarnates as a human to experience the carnival of life and finds mysteries and wonders that he couldn't have seen otherwise. Note: This novel is in Webnovel Spirity Contest. Any support is appreciated if you like the book. Happy reading ^^.

Lena Voss is Goldcrest Academy's untouchable top student — cold, calculating, and secretly hilarious in her own head. Nobody gets close. Nobody gets through. That's exactly how she planned it. Until Ethan Cain transfers in, steals her ranking by 0.2 points, and refuses to take any of her hints to leave her alone. What he doesn't know is that their families already decided their fate — a contract binding them together long before they ever met. Lena knows. She's been planning to disappear before he finds out. But plans have a way of falling apart when the one person you're running from keeps finding you anyway.

Li Dao is reborn into the Daqian Dynasty as a third-class count. During a palace banquet, he accidentally drunkenly broke into a palace, coinciding with the recovery of his past life memories, so his memory was confused and drunkenly ruined the innocence of the mistress of the palace. In the end, the emperor was furious and sent Li Dao to the death camp in the border, wanting him to die outside the border. As a result, he accidentally awakened the 'Kill the Enemy and Explode Attributes' system. From then on, killing people can become infinitely stronger. Since then, Daqian has less of a playboy count, and more of a human hero who has slaughtered countless people. Dynasties fight for supremacy, rivers and lakes are in strife, foreign races invade, overseas rages, and immortal gates are opened. Step by step, Li Dao hacked out an invincible road that belonged to him alone. Years later, when Li Dao returned to the imperial capital with his great war achievements, he stepped into the imperial palace again and found that the woman whose innocence he had destroyed at the beginning was already sitting on the dragon chair. And next to the dragon chair, there was a young daughter whose eyebrows were similar to his. At this moment, there was only one question left in Li Dao's mind. Is this anti or not?

[UNDERGOING HEAVY EDITING (31/48)] Ethan's death was a mystery; no one understood why or how his head made it onto the cord. Thus, Ethan was compelled to be his own inspector to satisfy the requirements for a triumphant reincarnation. Legend says he might even get another chance in life. When he was whisked onto the surface of the earth, Ethan realized that he was no longer himself but in the body of one of his alleged best friends, Johnny. Whether he fails or not depends on his choices in his second life and who he chooses to believe. [Cover by me]

A merchant’s daughter. A penniless player. One dangerous Carnival. Antwerp, 1530. As Lent approaches, Carnival reaches its height: days and nights when the city turns upside down, masks hide faces, rules are broken, and laughter drowns out truth. Katelijne, daughter of a wealthy merchant, is expected to marry well, smile sweetly, and secure her family’s future. Her betrothed is handsome and celebrated — yet his charm hides shadows her brother warns her not to ignore. Joseph Beaufort is a penniless actor with a parrot on his shoulder, a sister at his side, and nothing to his name but wit and ambition. Carnival is his chance to win fortune — until one glance binds him to a woman he can never have. A merchant’s daughter. A wandering player. One bound by duty, the other by dreams. In the reckless whirl of Carnival, temptation sparks. But when masks fall away, love may cost them everything.

I was sentenced to death for treason. But the execution was never meant to kill me. As the lethal injection entered my neck, I learned the truth — my body had a rare neurological compatibility. I wasn’t a criminal to them. I was a container. They transferred my consciousness to a hidden facility, erased my identity, and attempted to upload the mind of Alex Wieland — the world’s most powerful billionaire — into my brain. They wanted a rebirth. A younger body. A second life for a dying titan. What they didn’t expect was me. Before becoming a death row inmate, I was the top operative of a classified unit trained in consciousness defense. When the billionaire’s mind invaded mine, I didn’t break. I fought back. Inside my own head, a silent war began — memory against memory, will against will. In the end, I consumed him. His knowledge. His skills. His global empire. Now I stand in his place, armed with military tactics, corporate power, and secrets worth trillions. As I uncover others who survived the same experiment, we form a hidden alliance — victims turned predators. The people who created this system believed minds could be traded like assets. They were wrong. Because now, I control the rules. And the world is about to find out who really survived the execution.

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.