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“Hot! Hot! HOT!” Li Yanjun’s voice echoed through the steel chamber, but no one heard him – not over the roar of the furnace that had just devoured him alive. The last thing he saw was a flash of red, and then...n Nothing. When he woke up again, he was lying face-down in dirt. Not just dirt. It was warm. Alive. Breathing. “What the hell?” He sat up, spitting soil out of his mouth. “Am I dead or just buried?!” But as his eyes adjusted, he realized something stranger than death had happened. There was no sky. No sun. Only an endless ceiling of glowing crystals and hanging stalactites, stretching across a cavern so vast it looked like another world. Then it hit him. He’d been reincarnated. Not into a kingdom. Not into some fairyland with dragons and princesses. Nope. His second life came with pickaxes, darkness, and dirt for days. “...So you’re telling me I died as a miner and reincarnated... as a miner?” Li Yanjun groaned, rubbing his face. “What happened to rich young masters and cheat codes?” Just as he was about to curse the heavens (which didn’t even exist here), a crimson brand lit up on his chest. A warmth pulsed deep in his soul, familiar, terrifying. That furnace. The damn thing followed him. A screen flickered into existence before his eyes: [Primordial Forge Bound. Soul Link Established.] Li Yanjun blinked. Then smiled. “Okay... Maybe this life won’t be so bad.” And so began the legend of Xing Yan, the man who mined his way to godhood.

In a world where Ether determines one’s fate, Alf was deemed talentless—an outcast in his own clan. Yet, beneath his supposed weakness lies a secret even he doesn’t understand. His journey begins in struggle, but fate has far greater plans for him. Through relentless training and sheer will, he carves a path no one has ever walked before. From a nameless boy to a warrior, a leader, and beyond—his story is one of growth, challenge, and an unshakable spirit. Read more to know. Note: My first time ever attempting to write. If you are intending to read this, please feel free to give me pointers on where I can improves and where the sentence structure feels awkward. I am willing to hear constructive criticism..

It's an infinite cycle of life and death. When you know someone for so many lives, will things change as a result? If the person you cared about became the opposite of what they aspired to be, would you kill them to give them a fresh start? Well, in this world there is no evil. There's only stupidity and clashes of ideals. What if you lived forever in an endless cycle? How do you entertain yourself? What are the rules of age? Is there a book on it? Infinite is forever. Finite is ending. . . . "So, you're telling us that you all are over billions and even trillions of years old?" The three nodded. "Well, no one can say that need an adult when you're around. But at the same time, you've all died young countless times. Does liking someone in this life make you pedophiles? But, you're also technically young. Right?" He chimed in snickering, "I don't think you should think about this." "Why? These are legitimate concerns." "If you try to think anymore, I'll explode from laughter, they'll swell with pity, and your brain will collapse." "...what?" "He just called you a stupidhead!"

The child of two cosmic beings Astraylius Von Asterea born as Extraordinary One as he grows his Adventure begins

Etzli dreams of joining the Outrangers, heroic warriors who strive to bring justice to an unjust galaxy. But the young woman also hides a dark secret, as perplexing to her as it is dangerous. Arrested for a crime she didn't commit, Etzli uncovers the real perpetrators -- who offer a way to wield the darkness within her. As more lives come under threat, she must choose between her deep desire to be a hero and her disturbingly natural talent for being a villain. Infinite Night is created by La Fuente, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Leon Veyron is a fallen genius living in a fractured world teetering on the edge of collapse. After the appearance of the mysterious "Cataclysm Protocol," Earth merges with countless other dimensions. As chaos spreads, Leon finds the "Primordial Codex," an ancient artifact that grants him the ability to wield Infinite Dominion Energy—a limitless source of power tied to concepts, laws, and existence itself. As he battles dimensional invaders, cosmic factions, and omniversal titans, Leon ascends through increasingly complex realms of power, eventually confronting the origins of reality.

In a world where Eternal Realm is more than just a game, it’s an escape, a career, and for some, a shot at a better life, Liam Gray has nothing to lose. Struggling to make ends meet in the real world, he gambles his last few dollars on a secondhand gaming capsule to dive into the most immersive virtual world ever created. Upon entering the game, Liam’s life changes in an instant. Against astronomical odds, he unlocks a Hidden Class—the legendary Primordial Sovereign—and gains access to abilities so rare that their existence is the stuff of myths. With EX-rank talents and skills that promise unimaginable power, Liam is thrust into a world of intense challenges, ruthless competition, and hidden dangers. In Eternal Realm, every player starts at the bottom, battling for survival in a vast, unforgiving world. But Liam’s talents grant him a staggering edge: x1000 drops, EXP, and gold, along with unparalleled stats and abilities. As he fights to rise through the ranks, he discovers that the game’s challenges are more than they seem. From monstrous dungeons and mysterious NPCs to cutthroat factions and sinister secrets, the lines between the game and reality blur. Yet power comes at a price. With such an overpowered class, Liam becomes a target for envious players, manipulative guilds, and those seeking to exploit his talents for their gain. To survive, he must tread carefully, using his wits, luck, and newfound strength to navigate a world where betrayal lurks in every shadow and enemies grow stronger with each passing day. But Liam isn’t just playing to win—he’s playing to escape. What begins as a desperate gamble turns into an epic quest as he unravels the mysteries of Eternal Realm and discovers that the game may hold secrets far greater than anyone could have imagined. Can Liam rise from nothing to become the strongest player in the Eternal Realm? Or will the world crush him before he reaches his true potential?

"Everything is a host. To concepts that shape reality. To powers that reflect who we are — and who we believe ourselves to be. In a world where Divinities rule absolutes and every soul carries hidden potential, worth is not given. It is measured. Tested. And taken. When a boy awakens a power that should not exist — one without limits, without fractures — he becomes the axis of a silent war between those who define reality… and those who wish to own it. The question is no longer what power you hold — but whether your existence is enough to justify it. It is rigged. It is rigged in our favor."

[Ding! The 'Randomly Spend' Tycoon System is at your service.] On her way to work, Yun Zijin was bound by a system named 'Randomly Spend'. [Spending Task Completed. A 2x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Villa No. 1 at Xingyu Mansion. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] [Spending Task Completed. A 3x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Dingsi Building. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] ... Yun Zijin was dazzled by the system's rewards, only to be told that her wealthy parents had found her? That she's the true daughter of the Xia Family of Dijing? Being bound to the Tycoon System was exciting for Yun Zijin, but she refused to be part of any cliché wealthy family drama. The Xia Family of Dijing? Yun Zijin: Get lost! Don't even think about associating with me!

Bai Su, who transmigrated into a book set in the interstellar Beast World, has only one interest: making delicious food at the orphanage, raising children, and enjoying her hard-won new life. Future's great villains? The cubs are all super well-behaved in front of her! The Federation Leader comes to freeload a meal, and his disability is cured! The business emperor comes to freeload a meal, and his infertility is solved! The obese little female gets thinner the more she eats, gradually growing into the number one beauty of the Beast World. She also attracts the number one genius doctor of the interstellar era and the interstellar great captain. The villainous cubs, driving warships and controlling ten thousand beasts: "If you want to get close to our Mom, you'll have to withstand our cannon fire first!" The Federation Leader laughs in anger: "You dare to bomb my armory? Courting death!" The gloomy and bloodthirsty emperor: "A bunch of little trash! You think I'm afraid of you?" The doctor's face turns ashen: "Either give back my research results, or die!" The interstellar great captain dangerously shoulders a Barrett: "I see you're all dying to get locked up." Bai Su smiles and peeks her head out, holding a gleaming kitchen knife: "Time to eat! What are you all doing?" The big shots and the little villains, harmoniously putting their arms around each other's shoulders in a picture of fatherly love and filial piety: "Coming~~"