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When I was reborn in South Korea, I wanted to live my life in peace. Pass the activation system, unlock the 'Big Brother' career, obtain the invincible system, and embark on the road to power.

The world is torn in two—North and South locked in a bitter war that has lasted for centuries. Hatred runs deep, and generations grow up not to dream of peace, but to master the art of battle. Ryon, a young mage from the North, meets a fiery end on the battlefield, consumed by a devastating magical fireball. But death is not the end. Ryon awakens—reborn in the South, a land where men are believed to be extinct. He inhabits the body of another boy named Ryon, cursed and fragile, surrounded by hundreds of fierce and powerful sisters in a matriarchal empire. Before he can adjust, a mysterious system activates, offering him a twisted chance at survival: • Within 7 days, make 3 women your harem wives, or perish. • Help 30 lost virgin souls discover “the D,” or lose more time and power. • Win the heart of the Southern Matriarch, or lose everything. To survive, Ryon must juggle deadly politics, magical duels, and the complicated affections of warrior queens, cursed priestesses, and yandere generals. As he fights to break the curse and rewrite his fate, Ryon’s choices will shape not only his survival, but the future of a world torn apart by war. Will he outwit fate, build a legendary harem, and uncover the truth behind his rebirth? Or will he burn again—this time, heart and soul?

Reborn at the beginning of the 19 century, Felipe witnessed Napoleon's rise and fall and the revolution of South America. Knowing the future, he secured the title of the crown prince of an empire that never existed and a fortune compared to the Rothschilds'. A peaceful and knowledgeable man driven to be a ruthless dictator. He was given a chance to leave a mark on history and will do anything to make that happen now. The story is set in the early 19th century. There will be slaves, and there will be ruthless behaviour and just basically the law of the jungle. For better contact with moi: https://discord.gg/TssBq7D5Vh I started this book to force myself to finish a story. Anyways, you have been warned, not adapted for modern audiences. I will be inconsistent af and try to maintain a chapter length of 1400-1600. Please comment with constructive criticism with paragraph comments. Civil wars, politics, kingdom management, Ruthless MC, Gore, Slavery, Morally Questionable Mc.

**She entered the mansion as a caregiver.** **She may leave as the true heir.** Desperate to save her dying mother, Lindiwe Mkhize accepts a job inside the Dlamini estate—the home of South Africa's richest billionaire family. Within days, she uncovers something impossible. The family knows her. The powerful heir watches her too closely. The matriarch looks at her as if she's seen a ghost. And someone is willing to pay any price to make her disappear. As hidden files, buried scandals, and a twenty-year-old family secret begin to surface, Lindiwe discovers a truth that could destroy the Dlamini dynasty: She isn't connected to the family by chance. She is connected by blood. Now trapped between wealth, betrayal, and an undeniable attraction to billionaire heir Kabelo Dlamini, Lindiwe must decide whether to walk away—or claim the legacy that was stolen from her before she was even born.

This is not the story of a chosen hero. There is no prophecy, no ancient bloodline, no destiny carved in the heavens. There is only a young man who wanted to see the world. Someone who worked hard because there was no other option, who made friends and lost them, who was selfish sometimes and generous when it cost him, He grew up the way most people grow up; slowly and with frequent mistakes.

Standing on the battlefield of Afghanistan in 1981, the bearded Muhammad looked serious and carried the RPG on his shoulder. The crushing of the T-62, the bombing of the Hind, and the roar of the Shile River would not make the Afghan guerrillas surrender! Drive away the Soviets and liberate Afghanistan! Defeat India and India and dominate South Asia! Inadvertently, Muhammad became the de facto ruler of Afghanistan. Inadvertently, Muhammad was pushed to the position of President of Pakistan by the coup soldiers. Inadvertently, Muhammad divided India into several pieces, leaving only a tiny place for India. Even the American aircraft carrier formation was swept back to America by the roaring waves of the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean is Muhammad's backyard!

Iris has seen and faced many bad things in her life; the death of her parents, seeing her parents' killer before her eyes from a young age. But in her upcoming future she will face worse. Before her parents died, her mother asked her to protect her brother, Harry. Can she really keep that promise? Ever since her parents died, Iris automatically became over protective over Harry. Never hesitating to take the blame for the things he did. But she soon learns that taking the blame isn't always the best. Numerous individuals accepted that Iris resembled her mom: Lily Potter.. This is mainly because she has her mother's eyes and brilliant vibrant red hair. However, looks can be misdirecting. At the point when you became acquainted with her, she is actually similar to her dad. She was known as the female form of him. Always being brave and adventurous and never hesitating to stand up for what she believed Nonetheless, her parents consistently revealed to her a similar story. There was a shrewd man out there and he was after his murder. She didn't realise until it was too late that this man's slaughter and target would be her family. And his name was The Dark Lord.

My name was Ye Xuan. I crossed over to Kingdom Xia in an alternate world and became a deposed prince. Following three years of check-in at the cold palace, I got the Snow Dragon. "Ding, congratulations to the host for checking in and obtaining the Divine Demon Xiang Yu." "Ding, congratulations to the host for checking in and obtaining the Chaos God Demon Body." "Ding, congratulations to the host for checking in and obtaining the Great Law of Othering Self." "Ding, congratulations to the host for checking in and obtaining the Jade Pool Empress." After endless years passed, Ye Xuan stood at the top of the heavens, looking at the heavenly gods and demons. "How lonely to be invincible!"　　

After a mysterious and unexplainable event, a group of modern individuals finds themselves transported to an untamed land in a distant past, South America before its rise. Isolated and cut off from their world, they are thrust into an environment full of opportunity yet fraught with peril. With no way home and no access to the internet, they must rely on their ingenuity, knowledge, and technology to transform the wild landscape into a thriving civilization. From building industries to advancing agriculture and crafting essential tools, every step forward is a struggle but also a triumph, bringing them closer to forging a new society. Yet progress comes at a cost. Scarce resources, cultural clashes, and the heavy burden of leadership test their unity, resolve, and morality. Each victory is hard-won, and each setback threatens to undo their fragile society. As the settlers work to unlock South America’s vast potential, they face an existential question: are they shaping a brighter future or merely surviving the past? Their journey is a testament to human resilience, innovation, and the unyielding spirit that drives civilization itself. Rise of South America is an epic saga of transformation, hope, and the triumph of humanity against impossible odds.

Fu Xiaoxiao transmigrates into a book and immediately faces the crisis of being sent to the countryside. As the unloved middle child, her younger sister is the one meant to go — but her mother transfers her job to the sister instead. A disaster of a start. To avoid being sent away, she has to marry within seven days. She meets a few ordinary men and decides she'd rather go to the countryside. Then she runs into a neighbor who's also looking for a spouse — and his conditions are surprisingly good. A dowry of three hundred? Bicycles and a radio? Just take care of the kids, and separate rooms are fine? The others may pass, but she won't. Every day is a battle of wits with the two kids. Life is eventful, she gets a salary every month, and the boss is never home. Absolutely perfect. Except... wasn't this big shot supposed to be infertile? Then why does he keep strutting around naked in front of her? She has professional ethics. She won't be seduced by a good body. Hmph. Men only slow down her sword swing. Lu Feng grits his teeth at Fu Xiaoxiao, who remains completely unmoved by his countless attempts to seduce her, and traps her in his arms. "Boss, let's talk this through. I know forty a month is a bit much — how about... five less?" Trapped in his embrace, Fu Xiaoxiao thinks he's unhappy with her high salary and starts bargaining. "I'm giving myself to you for free." Lu Feng grinds out through clenched teeth. This woman has no heart. "...Can I say no?" Fu Xiaoxiao swallows, staring at the washboard abs so close. "Such a good deal — are you sure you don't want it?" Lu Feng squints, tempting her. "Fine." A fool turns down a bargain.