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In this tale, the protagonist stumbles upon a portal in their apartment, transporting them to a new world. Initially drawn by curiosity, they find themselves in a cave where they rescue near-death creatures, unwittingly becoming a Dungeon Master. Striving for a quiet, secluded life, their actions start influencing the world's politics, leading to conspiracies and misunderstandings. The protagonist, unintentionally thrust into the role of a mastermind, grapples with the consequences of their impulsive actions, creating a diagonal vector in the history of the new world.

Eat the Stars. Forge the Oath. Never Retreat. Kayden was a gutter rat in Ashen Falls, surviving on scraps and fighting for copper coins in a city drowning in ash. When a sudden Convergence merges his world with the Djinn Domain, he accepts a suicide mission into an ancient crypt with a team of elite hunters. Everything goes wrong. Incredible wrong. With nothing left to lose, he touches a forbidden artifact. A singularity of solid starlight. It should have vaporized him. Instead, it gave him a name. Class: Star Devourer. Rank: Primordial. But power in this broken world always comes with a price. Kayden is now an Oathbounder, enslaved by a single, lethal directive written into his very soul: Never retreat from a stronger enemy. Armed with the destructive power of a dying sun and an Oath that forces him into the jaws of death, Kayden has one goal: Survive the dungeon, escape the crypt, and hunt down the bastards who left him behind. What to expect: Weak-to-Strong Progression Unique "Oath" Mechanics (High Risk/High Reward) Dark/Gritty Setting Explosive Magic (Lightning/Void/Star)

In the gritty underworld of Lagos, former soldier Wale Ogunlade is on a mission to take down notorious arms dealer Kwame "The Butcher" Abasi, who's responsible for destroying his life. With a burning desire for justice, Wale navigates the city's treacherous streets, following a trail of clues that lead him to a showdown with The Butcher. But Wale's quest for revenge becomes more complicated when he meets Maya, a mysterious woman with secrets of her own. As they form an uneasy alliance, Wale and Maya must confront their own demons and work together to bring down The Butcher's empire. "No Retreat No Surrender" is a heart-pumping, action-packed thriller that explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and redemption in the face of overwhelming odds. With its fast-paced narrative and complex characters, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

"Manon's dream of becoming a bestselling author just took a sharp turn into a real-life thriller! One minute she's battling writer's block, the next, a mysterious, ornate bracelet gifts her with the power to write words that shimmer into reality. But this magic comes with a price: she's plunged into a dangerous mystery surrounding 'Over the Moon,' a stolen fantasy novel rumored to hold powerful secrets. At a glamorous costume party, a crucial chapter of 'Over the Moon' vanishes, and Manon finds herself kidnapped and left for dead. Waking up with cryptic messages and a pounding headache, she's determined to uncover the truth. But things get even more complicated when a masked blonde stranger keeps appearing, his intentions as unclear as his identity. And to make matters worse, she suspects her secret crush, the aloof Robin, might be connected to the theft. Now, high school isn't just about surviving pop quizzes – it's a race against time to recover the stolen chapter, decipher the cryptic messages, and figure out who she can trust. Can Manon master her newfound powers and unravel the mystery of 'Over the Moon' before her own story ends in tragedy? Or will her dream of becoming a writer become a deadly reality?"

I was pushed down the stairs. I hemorrhaged and woke up in the ICU. Malcolm handed me a document, his expression glacial. "All the clubs in Manhattan," he said. "That's what your child is worth." Pain tore through me, but I shook my head. Malcolm listed several more family assets. I refused them all. His anger flared, and he loomed over me. "You don't want this, you don't want that. So what is it you want? For Penny to come here and apologize in person?" He looked at me with contempt. "Sierra Bonanno, know your place. Do you really think you're worthy of an apology?" My gaze held his, steady and silent. I twisted my wedding ring off my finger and tossed it into the medical waste bin. "I don't need compensation. Just annul the engagement."

Fourth book of my Desire Series. --- Callum Stride an author of many books but yet to upload any of them is an anti-social but social when needed, high schooler that goes through life, one step at a time. The only friend he has is his best friend Chelsea Martin who always gives him a headache. What Callum doesn’t know is that he’s caught the attention of one of the jocks at school who is silently stalking him. A love that starts online between the author of his favourite book Tales of Lore and Lies and himself. What happens when they find each other? Reviews and comments welcomed. Cover art by: the_nerd.artist On Scribblehub & Inkitt

Lumbered with a world-famous hippie artist for a mother, Etheria Goldsmith gravitated to the opposite extreme. As cynical and materialistic as they come, she's pissed off -- to say the least -- when said mother enrolls her on a loopy Goddess Meditation retreat in some ancient mansion in the middle of nowhere.<br><br>Things only start to look up when Etheria discovers the participants will be meditating in the nude, since ogling naked females is one of her favorite pastimes. Even better, she finds herself grouped with a Tantric sex expert named Katie Drake.<br><br>But Katie is on an undercover mission, digging into the twisted truth behind the meditation retreat. The drama culminates in a string of spooky murders ... and Etheria and Katie find themselves locked in with the murderer!

Within the Great Forest of Althea, a young magus spends his days, aiming to increase his strength to find his long lost father. But with the passage of time, the increase of his strength had grown stagnant, and because of that, he was left with no choice but to leave his old home and proceed to the Major Cities. However, what awaited the lone magus was something that he would have never expected. The Human Realm had entered its most chaotic era, and the lone magus had suddenly found himself in the middle of this chaos. Without the opportunity to turn back and retreat, he was left with no choice but to face what is to come. In order to survive and achieve his goals, he would have to elevate his strength to new heights, fight his way through life and death battles, and uncover the mysteries of the past. As the lone magus begins his journey, will he find the truth… or perhaps, will the truth find him? Author's Note: Some people may find this novel very familiar~ 3-5 chapters a week!

Some places are built to shelter the soul. Others, to guard a secret. In a forgotten corner of the world, tucked between ancient trees and winding mist, there stands a café known only to those who need it most. No signs. No staff. Just a weathered door, slightly ajar—waiting. Eliyas, a young man haunted by fragments of a past he doesn’t fully understand, stumbles into this retreat chasing a whisper—a name tied to something far greater than him. As he finds sanctuary beneath its quiet beams, he realizes the café is more than a refuge. It's a fulcrum, balancing two realities: the calm surface of the world… and the unseen current beneath it. Beneath steaming mugs and silent mornings lies a thread pulling them toward something ancient, dangerous, and alive. Some doors offer peace. Others open to the unknown.

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