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Ding Yue had just traversed into the Parallel World and flunked his College Entrance Examination. To avoid his parents' double-punishment, Ding Yue forged an admission notice, created a fake university website, and rented a space near University Town to discretely run a counterfeit university in hope of fooling his parents. Things didn’t go as expected. On the first day of the term, the registration scene of his fake university surprisingly turned out to be a big hit... PS: This is a story filled with light-hearted farming narrative, everyday life, extravagantly rich and talented characters, technology, and top students... Feel free to add it to your bookshelf if you like it, and don’t forget to leave a recommendation vote~

What is it like to be a university doctor? University doctor Chen Mu was arranged by the school to participate in a variety show "Each Month Takes You into a Profession". On the first day of recording, because he was sleeping in the office and playing games during the day, he was criticized by netizens. But as night fell. "Doctor, can you come to the dormitory to pick us up? My roommate fainted from anger because she didn't get to eat rice with pig trotter !" "Doctor, I sneezed, and now I can't move."

Jiang Yu, who is about to graduate, suddenly awakens a food system, so he decides to be a chef at his university's canteen. "I chose Jiangzhou University, not because of its strong research capabilities or its broad employment prospects, but because the cafeteria has Senior Brother Jiang!" "When I entered the university, I was a charming and handsome young man. Now, I'm still handsome but have grown too plump to maintain my grace..." "Senior Brother Jiang is so bad; he fed my goddess until she became a ball... But I still really like him, because now no one competes with me for her love!" "It's all Senior Brother Jiang's fault, I can't fit into the beautiful clothes I bought. You better cook something delicious to compensate me!" "..." Jiang Yu: "It's not my fault. You just can't control your appetites. What's that got to do with me?"

Reborn in the United States in 1995, with all the web novels he has read in his head. Let's see how he uses online literature to skew America's bestseller rankings and become a popular cultural master like Stan Lee. In the 20th century, what is the largest IP in Hollywood? It's comics and web novels! Netflix? It's nothing without online literature! Disney's CEO later claims.

Su Yan always wanted to be an author. Being moved by his determination (Well, in fact, she was just an avid reader of his fan-fictions and wanted him to write full time …) official Shen Lu grants the aspiring author a system: The Lovely Writing System! Finding a strange app on his beloved notebook, Su Yan is sure he has fallen prey to a hacker. But why is this strange app issuing tasks related to his favorite hobby? Wait … What? He is supposed to write BL?! And what is this shitty task about experiencing story immersion?! No! He’d rather not become an author if that means he also has to become a shou! Follow Su Yan on his path to becoming the world’s greatest BL author … and to reluctantly becoming a beloved shou thanks to a shitty Lovely Writing System! Release schedule: The story is finished.

LONER MEETS GODDESS Takei Tanaka, an average high schooler, goes about his life in an uninterested manner until he stumbles upon a girl in need of help. That girl turned out to be Akari Akazawa, the number one beauty of his school. Due to some circumstances, they end up spending time with each other which results in their relationship blossoming into something new. A romantic comedy filled with 99% fluff and 1% seriousness is about to start! Written in the style of Japanese web novels. This is the original work of an amateur writer, so feedback would be greatly appreciated. Illustration by @dotturndot Discord server: https://discord.gg/ReZFWxjNS2

After transmigrating into a fantasy world, Chu Ge finally awakens a system at the age of eighteen. But the name of the system nearly makes him break down: The Villain Diary Check-In Sign-In System. What kind of ridiculous patchwork system is this? Day 1: Spirit Body reward. Day 7: King Body reward. Day 30: Saint Body reward. As Chu Ge keeps writing his daily diary, the world around him quietly begins to change. Destiny’s chosen sons rise one after another, while breathtaking female immortals start gathering around him. Years later, standing at the peak, facing countless protagonists and surrounded by peerless beauties, Chu Ge can only shout in despair: “System, you’ve completely misunderstood me! I really am not a Cao thief!” ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on fenrirealm site.

At Crestfield University, located in the scenic city of Silverbridge, students come from all walks of life, chasing ambitions and carving fresh starts. For Chase, a freshman, Crestfield is more than just a university—it’s a chance to escape the lingering impressions of middle and high school. Despite his best efforts to blend in, his natural charisma and appearance always seemed to betray him, especially when surrounded by those who remembered him. Now, far from familiar faces and old perceptions, he’s determined to stay unnoticed and live quietly. Diana Lumis, a sophomore, also keeps to herself, moving through campus with an enigmatic air. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Crestfield’s ivy-covered walls and the shifting seasons of Silverbridge, this is a story of quiet connections, personal growth, and the beauty found in everyday life.

The whole world is subjected to a highly dangerous standardised exam called the Global Examination. Answering questions by putting their lives at stake, they would live if they passed the test. Every month the exam will undergo reformation while, occasionally, it is random.

Thoughts of why and why stories are written. All the same English, he has not improved in 18 days. I'll figure something out, try to correct the text. --------------------------------------------------------- This is a work of art. Any resemblance to real people or real events is purely coincidental.