safe hiding

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive, until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again, reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability, the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the... where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something, only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage. While other bases struggled to make a simple house, she used her golden finger to make luxurious buildings and rent them out, becoming the big shot in the apocalypse.

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] Sanctuary—a word that conjures visions of peace, protection, and unyielding safety. But what truly defines a place as a sanctuary? Can any refuge withstand the relentless forces of destruction, or does it take something more—a spirit of defiance and hope? For Ruseigner and Mae Yakane, renowned wildlife conservationists and environmentalists, the word became their life's mission. As the march of human progress devoured the natural world, the Yakanes spearheaded a monumental effort to carve out a haven for the threatened wildlife and ecosystems they cherished. With global support, they set out to create a sanctuary—a symbol of hope in a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse. But fate is a cruel architect. Just as their dream took shape, tragedy struck. Ruseigner and Mae were lost, leaving their vision unfinished. Their son, Froja Yakane, inherited not just their legacy but the weight of their unfulfilled promise. At just 19, Froja’s life was stolen by an assassin’s hand. In his final breath, he vowed to seize any chance at redemption—to be stronger, bolder, and more relentless in pursuing his parents’ dream. And fate, for once, showed mercy. Reborn in a parallel world, Froja becomes Canna—a young man with a second chance to build the sanctuary his parents envisioned. But this world is far from welcoming. As Canna traverses lands filled with strange races and uncharted territories, he faces challenges that test his resolve and his belief in the very concept of sanctuary. Enemies, both seen and unseen, conspire to crush his efforts, but in the darkest of moments, Canna finds allies in the most unexpected places. Through trials of strength, cunning, and heart, Canna learns that a true sanctuary isn’t just a place—it’s a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a defiance against the forces of chaos. Will Canna succeed in creating the sanctuary his parents dreamed of, or will he be consumed by the perils of this new world? In a tale of courage, transformation, and unwavering determination, Canna’s journey will reveal the true meaning of sanctuary—and the price one must pay to protect it.

Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What’s worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!

A famous star. That was Sabrina Sanders. One of the most sought out female actresses in the film industry. She had everything a woman would want, with her beauty, elegance, fame, money, and success. Her life to her fans and the outside world would seem almost perfect. Well, there was one thing she felt was missing, someone to love her. Although she had a long line of suitors, she found it hard to commit with any of them, who just wanted to tag along with her success, used her for their agendas. Finally, she did fall for one, but it only ended up badly. Mayor Bradley De Luca was everything she wanted in a man. Besides, he truly loved her, but he had one flaw. Despite that, she dived into the relationship with her eyes open, only to end up regretting it and losing in the end. Now, she was hiding from the scandal that she had created. Afraid that this would be the end of her career and ruined her life. Seeking out some solitude and peace, she flew to a secluded place, away from the prying eyes of her fans and the press. Here, she met the man who would change her life. Rafael Walker, a very attractive, serious, and enigmatic man, swept her off her feet. He was different from the other men she knew, even from Brad. She knew she was falling hard for him, and he was too. However, there was a hitch in their relationship. It was full of secrets. Would love be enough to make it work between Rafael and her? What about De Luca? Was it truly over between them? In the end, what was she hiding behind her mask? *** WPC #157 SILVER TIER WINNER – Female Lead – Let Me Entertain You! *** It was a great experience to join a contest and to obtain a small recognition for my hard work. I hope that I could keep up with the expectation of my readers. Let me know your thoughts, so it might inspire me to create more stories. I would also like to appeal for your support by voting, commenting, gifts, giving reviews and among other things. Every notification of support from my readers makes my heart beat faster and put a wide smile on my lips. It adds to the pleasure of writing and creating a masterpiece with my imagination. See you in my world. Cover photo belongs to the rightful owner.

Join my server: https://discord.gg/aUKw3xKvMf *** Gideon Beckett, a 23-year-old man from Earth, died from illness and woke up in a deserted world ten years after the apocalypse. After saving a woman from danger, Gideon discovers he has been chosen by a mysterious system that grants him the ability to plant the [Seed of Aaru] and access an [Infinite Shop], tools capable of purifying land and rebuilding civilization from nothing. But power never comes without a price. To activate the system’s full potential, Gideon must build a harem, marry, have children, and reclaim territories occupied by the Aberrants, mutated monsters born from a failed government experiment meant to create living weapons. Now, those creatures roam the land as apex predators that survive on human flesh. As if that were not enough, Gideon’s ability to restore the world draws the attention of other factions. Survivors, warlords, and organizations all covet his power, each with their own ambitions for domination. In a world where monsters hunt humans—and humans are no less dangerous—can Gideon and his growing harem survive the coming conflicts and truly build a new civilization? Or will the rebirth of the world demand more than even his system can provide? *** Tag: Harem, system, smut, post-apocalyptic, kingdom building, impregnation, no NTR, no yaoi or yuri, oyakodon.

[Ding! The system initialization is complete. Current Level: 1. Fear suppression protocol activated.] The world ended on a Tuesday afternoon during a boring university midterm. The windows shattered, the dead poured into the lecture halls, and the entire campus turned into a bloody slaughterhouse. Everyone panicked, screamed, and ran for their lives. Except for Min Jun. The exact second the apocalypse began, a mechanical sound chimed in the twenty-two-year-old engineering senior's brain. In a flash, his fear was locked away at zero percent, replaced by cold, ruthless smile. Earth has become a real-time survival game. Every zombie crushed grants raw experience points. Every level up awards stat points to boost strength, dexterity, and intelligence. And when Min Jun establishes a deep, intimate bond with powerful female survivors, the system rewards him with permanent, unique passive techniques. He doesn't want to be a hero.he want to survive. Armed with a solid iron crowbar and an analytical mind, Min Jun begins to grind through the mountains of the dead. Alongside Ji Woo, the university's fiercely stubborn soccer captain who refuses to take orders or be dead weight, Min Jun turns the collapsing city into his personal hunting ground. In a world where the weak are eaten and the strong survive, he is going to find every glitch in the system and abuse it until he reaches the absolute top.

The real author of this light novel is Nikita Kitagawa,北川ニキタ I have no right on this if you want to praise this then this author should be praised. Then this story revolves around the main character Kiska who was exiled by villagers in a dungeon due to a false accusation.

She died once at the end of the world. This time, she'll own it before it even begins. Evelyn Shen has lived through hell twice. In her first life, she survived eight brutal years of the apocalypse—building a sanctuary from nothing, leading hundreds through starvation and endless waves of the undead, only to be betrayed by the people she loved most. Her husband sold her out. Her cousin orchestrated her death. And as a Zombie Lord tore through her walls, Evelyn made one final, impossible choice: she activated a forbidden System protocol and rewound time itself. Now, she's back. Seventy-three days before the Descent Mist—the mysterious global phenomenon that will shatter civilization, awaken terrifying powers in humanity, and birth legions of the undead—Evelyn opens her eyes in her old apartment, surrounded by a family that has no idea what's coming. But she does. She remembers every mutation. Every betrayal. Every mile of scorched earth. And this time, she won't wait for the world to burn. Armed with fragmented memories, a multi-dimensional Survival System that offers quests, growth mechanics, and access to other worlds, and the cold determination of someone who's already lost everything, Evelyn begins her preparation in secret. She buys remote land in the countryside. She stockpiles resources. She reaches out to the allies—and rivals—she once knew, planting seeds of influence before the chaos begins. She will build Last Light Valley, a fortress in the wilderness where her family and chosen few can survive what's coming. She will awaken her powers early: Plant Manipulation to grow food in poisoned soil, Spatial Compression to store the unstoppable, and Temporal Echo to see death before it strikes. And when the Mist finally descends, she will not be a victim scrambling for safety. She will be a queen ready to rule the ashes. But the apocalypse is not a script to be rewritten so easily. Her cousin Claire—ambitious, charming, and ruthless—awakens a terrifying ability to siphon energy from the living and the dead, building her own empire in the ruins of the city. The Zombie Lords, intelligent undead with powers that rival gods, are evolving faster than before. And her husband Alex, the man who once betrayed her, is still the man she loves—for now. Evelyn must navigate impossible choices: Who to save, and who to leave behind. How much of her future knowledge to reveal without sounding insane. Whether the System guiding her is salvation—or something far more dangerous. And whether she can prevent the betrayals of her first life, or if tragedy is woven into the people she loves. As she builds her base, recruits specialists, trades with other apocalyptic worlds through the System's Multiverse Module, and trains her children to survive in a world gone feral, one truth becomes clear: The apocalypse is inevitable. But who rules it is not. Evelyn Shen died a victim once. This time, she will be the architect of humanity's last hope—or its most dangerous warlord. Because in a world where the dead rise and the Mist rewrites the rules of reality, the only way to protect the ones you love is to make sure no one—living, dead, or worse—ever dares to take them from you again.

[NO CHEATING, NO ABUSE] To the world, Alpha Christian Wayne is untouchable—cold-blooded, powerful, and feared by everyone who crosses him. To Odette, he was the husband who turned their marriage into a prison. For three years, Odette suffered beside a man incapable of trust or tenderness. Branded a manipulative opportunist by the ruthless ruler of the werewolf world, she endured humiliation, betrayal, and heartbreak in silence. And when she discovered she was pregnant with his child, the last fragile hope she held onto was shattered. Poisoned by his stepmother’s schemes, Christian accused her of infidelity while surrounding himself with endless lovers of his own. But when the man she loved decided to destroy her and the life growing inside her, Odette chose to disappear instead. Five years later, the timid woman Christian once controlled no longer exists. Now living under a new name, Odette has built a dazzling life far beyond his reach. She’s a renowned interior designer, a devoted mother to her extraordinary twins, and a woman admired by influential men everywhere she goes. Strong, elegant, and fiercely independent, she has finally found the happiness she once thought impossible. Until Christian finds her again. The merciless alpha king who once cast her aside is no longer driven by hatred –– but obsession. And for the first time in his life, he’s willing to beg for the one woman he can’t forget. But Odette is no longer willing to sacrifice herself for love. With dangerous secrets resurfacing, enemies lurking in the shadows, and powerful men fighting for her heart, Odette must decide if the man who destroyed her deserves redemption… or if some wounds are too deep to ever heal.

Synopsis Seven minutes after Ethan Vale is fired, Earth receives a system update. Cities become dungeons. Monsters spawn in offices, subways, and streets. Every survivor is forced to choose a class and survive the first seventy-two hours. Everyone gets a class. Ethan gets an error. [Hidden Class Available: Bug Architect] Now he can see the flaws in the apocalypse itself: broken quests, corrupted monsters, locked doors, impossible rules, and safe zone systems no one else can touch. With every exploit, Ethan can save lives, build defenses, and turn one office floor into the last safe place in New York. But every unauthorized action damages his mind. And the System is watching. When the world is rewritten by broken rules, Ethan must decide whether to obey the apocalypse, survive it, or patch it.