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The Reborn Sovereign of Ruin, Bound by His Star

The Reborn Sovereign of Ruin, Bound by His Star

Revenge is, by all means, one of the most guaranteed things to happen when a warlord with dragon blood in his veins and ether at his side is betrayed, poisoned, and reduced not to death but to decades of obliterating pain as his ether channels burn from his very soul. Only one remained. One channel, thin and fragile around his heart, survived long enough for him to endure, to wait, to plan, to manipulate, and, eventually, to return to the world with one clear purpose: to burn down the nation of the traitor who thought he had erased him for good. But then came a fortune teller at a street stall. And with the fortune teller came a dare Arik accepted for fun, a spread of cards drawn with no real expectation beyond momentary amusement. Instead, he found something far more dangerous than revenge waiting for him. His mate. A story of rebirth, revenge, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers, political ruin, ether, and the deeply unfortunate reality that the one person tied to Arik’s fate may be the very last person he should ever want. — Warnings, disclaimers, cries for help… call them whatever you want. This is the third book set in the same universe, but it can be read on its own. The world will be fully presented, so nobody needs to do homework before stepping into the chaos. For anyone curious, the first two books are: Bound by the Mark of Lies Shadow Unit Scandal: The Commander’s Omega This universe is ABO dragged directly into etherpunk, political fantasy, violence, bad coping mechanisms, and my ongoing inability to let powerful people make emotionally healthy decisions. There will be violence. There will be gore. There will be smut. There will also be vengeance, terrible restraint, worse impulses, emotional damage, and at least one man reacting to fate like it personally insulted his bloodline. Good luck.
LGBT+
294 Chs
MY RUIN: In Love With My Step-Uncle

MY RUIN: In Love With My Step-Uncle

[CONTENT WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence, strong language, and themes of trauma. It is intended for mature audiences (18+) only. Reader discretion is strongly advised.] ------------ “Talk dirty to me,” I whispered. He growled low in his throat. “You want filthy, little bird?” “Yes.” He thrust deeper, harder, and leaned close, his lips brushing my ear. “I am going to fill your fucking cunt with so much cum that you will still be dripping until tomorrow. You will sit at breakfast with my seed soaking through your drawers and smile at Aunt Cornelia like the proper little slut you are.” I moaned. “That is disgusting.” “You asked for it.” “Again.” ------------ Clara Vance had it all. Millions of followers, a beauty empire built on glamour, and a life curated for the camera. But a lost bet with her mother sends her away from a marvelous weekend trip to Mykonos and into the dusty attic of her family’s decaying ancestral manor. The catch was her inheritance. Her task? A dreary clear-out. Her discovery? A centuries-old diary belonging to her great-grandmother, Eleanor Thorne. The ink tells a story of a forgotten history. Eleanor’s forbidden obsession with her guardian and step-uncle, Casimir Guggenheim, a ruthless railroad tycoon with a heart of stone. But when Clara touches the tear-stained pages, the scent of crushed gardenias doesn’t just fill the room, it drags her back to 1879. Trapped in Eleanor’s corseted body, Clara finds herself under the roof of the very man who haunted the diary. To the world, Casimir is a cold, untouchable magnate. To Clara, he’s a puzzle she’s determined to break. The problem? Clara isn’t the timid, fragile girl Casimir remembers. She’s a 21st-century It Girl with no filter, a strategic mind for business, a total lack of respect for Gilded Age propriety and a defiance waiting for trouble to happen. While the original Eleanor was a victim of her station, Clara is ready to burn the cage down. As Clara navigates a world where a single misstep means ruin, scheming relatives see her as a pawn, and a powerful suitor sees her as nothing but a business merger. She realizes the history books were wrong. Rewriting Eleanor’s tragic end is dangerous, especially when she starts falling for the man she was never supposed to have. History says they’re a tragedy. Clara says history is about to get a makeover.
History
173 Chs
Ruin Wrapped in Passion: A Burning Desire Meant to Destroy

Ruin Wrapped in Passion: A Burning Desire Meant to Destroy

Synopsis – The Devil in St. Lumina He wasn’t supposed to want her. She wasn’t supposed to touch him. But the moment they meet… temptation becomes destiny. Marcelline enters St. Lumina University with a body made of curves and a smile made of sin— a breathtaking danger wrapped in silk and secrets. She move like a sin slipped into human skin— dangerously beautiful, wickedly confident, and born to ruin the self-control of every man who looks too long. Maximilian Brooks, The ruthless CEO with a voice made of command and a stare sharp enough to cut is used to bending entire industries to his will. But one smirk from Marcelline—and he forgets how to breathe and loses every rule he ever lived by. She pushes him. He pins her with a stare that feels like a kiss. Their tension is the kind that ruins sleep and shreds morality. Every time she gets close enough to whisper, he imagines dragging her even closer. Every time he steps toward her, she looks at him like she wants to undress him with just her thoughts. Their chemistry is not innocent. It’s molten. Addictive. Dangerous. Detonation. Every glance is a challenge. Every word is a provocation. Every accidental touch feels like a promise neither of them should ever make. But Marcelline isn’t human. The power inside her coils like a lover’s hand—hot, wild, and barely controlled. It leaks into the world, twisting Eleanor into something monstrous… and drawing the attention of a dark entity hungry for Marcelline’s power. Maximilian should stay away. He knows she’s a walking disaster. He knows touching her could shatter everything he’s built. Yet every time she smirks… every time she challenges him… every time she breathes his name like a promise— he forgets the consequences. He just wants her. All of her. Every sinful, forbidden part. Their connection is passion sharpened into a weapon, desire strong enough to scorch reality, and danger wrapped in velvet. Because nothing about Marcelline is safe. Not her lips. Not her secrets. Not the way she looks at him like she could ruin him… and he’d let her. This is a story of dark desire, supernatural temptation, and two powerful beings discovering that obsession can be far more dangerous than love. --------------- ◇ CONTENT WARNING ◇ This story is intended for mature audiences (18+) --> [NO RAPE] It contains themes, scenes, and dynamics not suitable for younger readers, including: • Sensual & Intense Romantic Content • Slow&fast burn and high-heat chemistry •Seductive tension •Sensual scenes, intimate moments, and adult situations •Dominant / possessive energy between leads ( explicit graphic details.) ◇Dark & Supernatural Elements •Occult energy, entity possession •Psychological tension •mild & more horror elements •Characters with dangerous, unnatural powers ◇ Emotional & Power Dynamics •Characters with morally gray intentions •High-intensity emotional tension •Moments of obsession, jealousy, and dominance •Flirtation with dangerous consequences ◇ Reader Discretion is Advised If you enjoy: Dark romance Supernatural seduction High-tension chemistry Magnetic, powerful leads Forbidden desire and danger woven together —then you’re in the right place. Prepare for a story filled with sinful smirks, heated glances, dangerous secrets, desires burning in passion and a connection that could destroy them both. ---
Fantasy
173 Chs
One-Shot Transmigration: Sorry I'm Here To Ruin Your Happy Ever After

One-Shot Transmigration: Sorry I'm Here To Ruin Your Happy Ever After

[Updates resume 5th April! Stay tuned] Kim Min-jae thought he was just borrowing his sister’s new gothic romance novel. Instead, he wakes up as Kaizar Amagi, the man who ruins everything for the novel’s beloved heroine. In the original story, Kaizar is a ruthless schemer who marries Duke Meical Vukasin, the heroine’s destined partner, purely to destroy her. He dies hated and alone. But Min-jae isn’t planning to die for anyone’s plot. If he’s stuck as the homewrecker, he’s going to be the best damn homewrecker this world has ever seen. He plays his part flawlessly: charming Meical, dismantling the heroine’s plans, and smiling sweetly as she loses everything she holds dear. What he doesn’t expect is for Meical to fall for him for real or for the story to reveal a hidden BL route that was never in the book his sister read. Now, in a world of revenge, lies, and dangerous passion, Kaizar isn’t just ruining the heroine’s fairytale ending… he’s rewriting the entire story as his own. Weekly Challenge: 60 PS = 1 Bonus Chapter 110 PS = 2 Bonus Chapters 150 PS = 3 Bonus Chapters 200 PS = 5 Bonus Chapters Gifts: Luxury Car = 1 Extra Chapter Dragon = 2 Extra Chapters Magic Castle = 5 Extra Chapters Monthly: 100 GT = 2 Bonus Chapters 200 GT = 5 Bonus Chapters Volume 2 is out! More tags #Mpreg #MarriedForRevengeStayedForLove #TooGayToDiePlot #WifumaterialWithViolence #HesGotABigBick #TouchHimAndDieEnergy #GayAndPlotting
LGBT+
166 Chs
On the verge of life and death
The plot of the TV series " Edge of Life and Death " involved Cao Changjiu. He was originally a hunter, but he fell in love with Bai Xiuxiu, a woman who had fallen in love with the world. However, he married Qing Feng, and Cuizhu also fell in love with him. The Blue Phoenix was snatched away by the bandit leader Cao Lei Gong, and Cao Changjiu became a bandit in order to take revenge. After experiencing many ups and downs of life and death, love and hate, pain and joy, under the inspiration, help and instigation of the underground guerrillas, he became more aware and finally joined the guerrillas. In addition, in 2001, Ren Chengwei, Wang Yan, Zhu Hongjia and others co-starred in the first domestic TV series about the 120 Emergency Center, Love on the Edge of Life and Death. It was also related to the TV series of "On the Edge of Life and Death". Ren Chengwei played the doctor Lin Zhihao in the drama and had a love story with Ye Xiaonan, who was played by Wang Yan. Not enough TV dramas? Hurry up and click on the books below to read the wonderful original novel!
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2026-06-25 19:54
Marriage on the verge of collapse
I recommend a few good romance novels. " That Little Thing About Marriage " was a modern romance novel written by September Mo Yu. It talked about how materialistic desires in the modern world caused love to drift away, giving birth to the relationship consulting industry. There was also a story about a steel-toothed girl capturing a long-legged oppa. It seemed to relieve one's anger, but it was a little limited. " Reborn Contractual Marriage ", created by Yongxin V, a kind and disabled girl who was reborn and got married to her handsome husband in a contractual marriage. Her mistress, childhood sweetheart, and old lover came to her door. The four-sided relationship was extremely exciting. " Marriage and Bed " was a short story written by Zi Yu's world. It was a story about a poor man and a poor woman who fell in love in a loveless marriage. The author apologized for not being able to update during the Spring Festival. " A Couple by Mistake " was an ancient romance novel about the fall of flowers and the return of spring. On the night of the wedding night, the bride turned into a man, and the main person was gone. What should they do about the marriage? It was very interesting. " Reborn Husband's Guide ", a modern romance novel written by City Sunshine. A girl from the New Era was reborn into the 70s and brought a wooden man to happiness. The book list had good reviews and was completed. There are new books to recommend. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-03-18 15:54
Marriage is on the verge of death
The following novels are related to marriage on the brink: - "Edge of Marriage": An online romance novel created by Misty Snowdream. It was published in 2007 and completed. - There was a novel that mentioned that Jack and Emma's relationship was in an impasse after ten years of marriage. The appearance of a woman made Emma uneasy. After Jack suddenly fell seriously ill, they re-examined their relationship and repaired their marriage after a series of events. - There was also a novel about how "I" wanted a divorce. Although others advised against it,"I" had my own painful feelings. - In another story, the male protagonist found out that his wife was cheating on a black neighbor and his marriage was on the verge of collapse. - There was also a plot where the female protagonist found out that her husband was cheating on a female patient, and their marriage was also facing a crisis. You can try to search for these novels on novel reading websites (such as Jinjiang Literature City, Qidian Chinese Network, etc.) to read them. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-01 15:26
Surnames on the verge of extinction
The following are some of the surnames that are on the verge of extinction: 1. ** Gui surname **: In China, the Gui surname was once a prominent surname. Its ancestor, Gui Yuqu, was a minister of the Yellow Emperor. During the Xia Dynasty, it was related to the psychic profession. During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, it was related to the Rong Di clan's Guifang clan. However, because the surname became unlucky, many people changed their surnames to Kui and Gui, which have now disappeared in China. However, in Japan, ghosts were a very popular surname. 2. ** Surname Tang **: Originated from the surname Dao. Because the descendants of the Dao were afraid of revenge, they changed their surname to Tang. Later, they changed back to the surname Dao, causing the surname Tang to gradually disappear. 3. ** Tumen surname **: During the Han Dynasty, the Tumen family once entered the court as an official. Later on, it declined, and this surname also tended to disappear. 4. ** Taotie surname **: Originated from the surname Xiao. After the son of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Ji, failed to compete for the throne, his clansmen changed their surname to Taotie. Now, this surname is on the verge of disappearing. 5. ** Chenggong surname **: It can be traced back to the success of Dayu's flood control. Later generations used Chenggong as their surname to commemorate his achievements. However, there were not many people who used this surname, and it gradually disappeared. 6. ** Surname **: According to the 2018 national statistics, this special surname is on the verge of disappearing. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-07-29 11:56
Sentences that are on the verge of falling in love
Here are some sentences that describe the precarious relationship: Love is like a mountain peak, once you reach the top, it's hard to move forward. If she doesn't love you, then your love is a kind of harm to her. Love is like a fire, if not enough care and management, it will be extinguished quickly. There is no eternal sweetness or pain in the world of love. Love is like a flash of lightning that brightens the entire sky in an instant and disappears in an instant. If you don't cherish your love, then don't complain about losing it. Love is like a piece of paper that is thin and transparent but carries too much weight. Love is not a matter of one person, but the efforts of two people. If you feel that your relationship is in danger, then it may be time to find a new love. Love is like a journey, sometimes beautiful and sometimes painful, but only in this way can we grow.
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2024-09-19 18:41
Yang Xun is on the verge of bankruptcy
Yang Xun was on the verge of bankruptcy in the TV series " Big River 3." As the bank did not recognize Yang Xun's qualifications, all his capital accounts were frozen, the project was forced to stop, and his personal investment was also lost. He was on the verge of bankruptcy. During this process, there were problems with Yang Xun's character and Father Liang's methods. Yang Xun's fake accounting was a fraud, and Father Liang's act of converting Liang Sishen's personal loan into a bank loan was also suspected of using it for personal use. "Therefore, Yang Xun's experience has given us a revelation. Doing business together is a very good way to share the risks and increase the success rate. However, trust and compromise were also crucial in cooperation.
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2025-01-16 02:01
A novel that failed on the verge of success
" Cultivation Begins at Hogwarts " was a light novel written by Lonely Shadow Cold River. The protagonist treated the dangerous Eight-eyed Giant Spider as Galleons and was extremely bold in the Forbidden Forest. This book was a refreshing Hogwarts novel, and the reading experience was great. " A Wonder in the Real Estate Industry " was an urban novel about spicy stir-fried radishes. The real estate elite, Chen Fei, returned to 2009 and started anew, earning money in the real estate industry. The agent felt a little better, but the passers-by felt that the plot was okay, but there was nothing good about it. 'Journey to the West, I'm a submissive man, I'm a heavy fist in the heavens' novel, Wild Boar Eating Fine Chaff 1. The protagonist was a soldier from the Southern Heavenly Gate. He had the Creation Jade Disc fragment and joined the dimensional chat group to cultivate in the heavens. Some people said that it might be an AI novel, but it was interesting to start with a low post. The recommendation index was four stars. " The Great Prodigal God " was an urban novel written by Lang Langlang. It was about squandering and face slapping, but the first chapter was already criticized. The Bookworm did not want to read it after reading the first chapter. The King of Perfection, an urban novel written by Night in the Box. The failed author, Yue Qingyan, was reborn. Every time she finished a novel, she would receive a skill. This book was very in-depth, and the style of writing was not like ordinary online novels. It was suitable for reading slowly. However, the author's updates depended on his mood. The author passed away before the book was finished. It was a five-star recommendation. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-03-16 18:51
Marriage novels on the verge of collapse
I recommend a few novels about marriage. " That Little Thing About Marriage " was a modern romance novel written by September Mo Yu. It talked about how materialistic desires made love drift away, and how there was a relationship consulting industry. The book had scenes like a girl with steel teeth capturing the heart of a long-legged oppa. Although it seemed to relieve one's anger, it was a little limited to how a woman's success depended on a man. Reborn Husband's Manual, written by City Sunshine, modern romance. It was about a girl from the New Era who was reborn into the 70s and brought a wooden man to happiness. There was also news about a new book. The reviews were good. If you are interested, you can join the group 417886197. " The Unchained Female Lead " was a fantasy romance novel written by Ye Ruirui. The cowardly white-collar worker was imprisoned in the world of the female god and played out the growth history of the other world. " Addicted to Marriage " was a modern romance novel written by Remnant Dream. The male and female protagonists married for different purposes, and the readers shared their experiences in helping their marriage become better. " Days of Cohabitation with Mother-in-law " was a short story written by Haidishino, a witch who analyzed the reasons why the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law affected marriage. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-03-16 13:16
How to ruin a novel?
Poor character development can really ruin a novel. If the characters are one-dimensional or their actions don't make sense, it can turn readers off. Also, inconsistent writing style or grammar mistakes can detract from the reading experience.
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2024-10-16 15:49
Ruin, regret, novel
The male protagonist, Lin Yun, traveled through an immortal cultivation family. He wanted to live a stable life, but his family encountered a crisis. After entering the Tianyuan Sect, he realized that he was an "NPC", so he decided to defy the heavens and change his fate. He had become the disciple of his beautiful master, Mu Zixi. His senior sister, Su Xiaoying, also had a unique background. " Return to the Fiery Age " was a good period novel. The protagonist, Liu Hai, created the industrial era after he wore his soul. Although there were flaws such as the male protagonist's early release and the controversy over his emotional line, the overall rhythm was good, his three views were correct, and his industrial knowledge was solid. He was recommended by four stars. "The Great Trickster of the State Preceptor" talked about Wu Wuyu who traveled through time and relied on his mouth to trick him into a healthy and prosperous age. It was interesting. " The Law of the Wasteland " was an online game novel of the Wasteland. It was a four-star novel in the early stage and a three-star novel in the later stage. However, there were many problems such as having too many " ah " at the end of the sentence, complicated settings, and the protagonist being too smooth. " The Creator of the 2D World " was a 2D plagiarist novel. The main character, Xu Rui, was animating in a parallel world. The plot was a little cool, but it was not bad overall. I recommend it. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-17 01:31
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