the pulse of the gutter

Ten years ago, Magnolia was blamed for her sister’s death and cast out of her pack. Her Alpha father’s final words “Why did she die, but not you?” drove her into exile. She lived among humans, hiding her identity, her wolf, and her pain. Now, at twenty-eight, Magnolia learns her mate is none other than Rhett Callahan , the powerful Alpha of the strongest pack and heir to a billion-dollar empire. But instead of love, he offers her a contract: marry him for one year so he can fulfill the requirements of his inheritance. Magnolia accepts to save her parents’ home but finds herself in a loveless arrangement, mocked by the pack and haunted by the past. Then Camille returns with another woman, the one he truly loves… and it’s Magnolia ’s sister, long thought dead. As secrets explode and bonds unravel, Magnolia must decide if she can forgive the mate who rejected her or burn the past down with him in it.

Long ago, the humans triumphed over the dragons, sealing them into human mortal bodies now known as dragonoids. The dragonoids became enslaved by the humans and use them as military weapons by the power of the Vesryn Pulse. With this newfound magic, mankind divided its empire to four and wages war against themselves for their own selfish ambitions. A set of dire events occurred, pushing a single man to the limits of his sense of justice. Betrayed by his countrymen and losing his friends, lover, and honor; Xenon Wingate rises from the depths of hell and finds himself in a state of inner rage; a cemented resolve to kill everyone who has done wrong to him. He enters the Dragon Knight Academy with his dragonoid slave Serena Maizono and challenges the Five Pentagram Knights as a condition for acquiring an army. This will be the first step to execute his ultimate plan of revenge to satisfy the tingling sensation of his wrath. Vesryn Pulse: Wrath of Xenon follows the action-filled story of a man who loses himself into his thirst for blood and revenge. However, he will soon learn that the payback comes at a far greater price than he could ever imagine. Written by: ArchlordZero

Amphere Harrison entered the Dragon Knight Academy with his dragonoid partner, Airelina Frembell, who is apparently a key member of the Arcadia; a terrorist group which aims for dragonoids' liberty. Now an unwilling participant in the struggle against the abusive government, Amphere must learn to control his dragonoid’s power and win the Dragon Knights Tournament to gain the princess’s favor. This will be their first step to give dragonoids the freedom they deserve once and for all. ©ArchlordZero

In a time long past, the human race emerged triumphant over the dragons, sealing their majestic beings into mortal bodies known as dragonoids. Unfortunately, this victory led to the subjugation of the dragonoids by their human counterparts, who harnessed their powers as military weapons through the ominous Vesryn Pulse. Amidst this bleak reality, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of Arcadia, a daring guerilla group led by the charismatic Estoff Wraith, striving to liberate the dragonoids and put an end to humanity's cruel exploitation. Within this tumultuous backdrop, the intertwining destinies of two individuals would shape the course of events. Amphere Harrison, accompanied by his loyal dragonoid partner, Airelina Frembell, found himself thrust into the Dragon Knight Academy. Unwillingly thrust into the resistance against the oppressive government, Amphere must harness his newfound dragonoid abilities and emerge victorious in the treacherous Dragon Knights Tournament, all in hopes of earning the favor of the princess. This, they believe, will serve as a crucial first step towards granting the dragonoids the freedom they so desperately deserve. Vesryn Pulse weaves a gripping tale of action and intrigue, centering around a young man unwittingly caught in the clutches of a brutal war. Possessing incredible skills and abilities, he becomes a catalyst for uncovering the dark secrets shrouding the government, Arcadia, and the enigmatic Vesryn Pulse. However, in his relentless pursuit of truth, he will soon discover that the price of enlightenment is far greater than he ever could have fathomed.

Dr. Nora Keane returns to Westbridge Médical with a flawless record and a buried identity. A decade ago, her ten-year-old sister died in that hospital not by fate, but by failure. Now she's back with a new name, a sharpened scalpel, and a single goal: to make them pay. But between buried secrets and a dangerously observant Chief of Cardiology, revenge won't be surgical. It will be personal. Some wounds don't heal. Some doctors don't forgive.

When the sky split, the world changed. Students across the globe awakened strange abilities — and the system rushed to classify, contain, and control them. But Anthony Richard awakened with no Tier, no limit… and no way back. Now hunted by the E.E.A. and stalked by the Riftborn, Anthony is drawn into a war he never chose — one where ancient Beacons pulse beneath cities, and something watching from orbit calls him Unmeasured. To survive, Anthony must protect his sister, lead a rebel squad, and unlock a power even he doesn't fully understand. But the greatest challenge may be trusting Chi-Chi Onyema — the sharpest girl on his team and the only one who sees the real him. The Pulse didn’t just awaken powers. It awakened change. And Anthony might be the key to rewriting everything.

In the sprawling virtual landscape of Alive In World Online, reality and fantasy intertwine in ways never before seen. This cutting-edge game, emerging 23 years after the infamous "Angel In" incident, pushes the boundaries of virtual reality to new heights. Alive In World Online discards traditional gaming conventions. There are no levels, HP bars, or stat screens. Instead, players experience a world that mirrors reality in its raw, unfiltered form. Injuries result in real pain and bleeding. Death is permanent, both in-game and potentially in the real world. A chilling rumor circulates among players: some gamers have become trapped within the virtual world, unable to log out. Even more terrifying is the possibility that in-game death could lead to real-life demise. Against this backdrop, Suzuka Ogami embarks on a perilous quest. Her childhood friend, Yuiki Hayami, lies comatose – a victim of the game's mysterious grip. Driven by loyalty and determination, Suzuka enters the virtual realm, risking everything to save her friend. As Suzuka navigates this digital world, the line between reality and virtuality blurs. She faces challenges that test not only her gaming skills but her very survival instincts. The game's taglines, "Reality beyond reality" and "Survive in another world," take on new, ominous meanings. Suzuka's journey unfolds as a tense, high-stakes adventure. She races against time to locate Yuiki, all while battling the constant threat of permanent death. The virtual world's beauty and danger unfold around her, each step potentially her last. In this gripping tale of friendship and survival, Suzuka must overcome the perils of Alive In World Online. Her quest raises profound questions about the nature of reality, the power of technology, and the lengths one will go to save a friend. As the adventure intensifies, one can't help but wonder: will Suzuka and Yuiki escape the digital trap, or will they become permanent residents of this perilous virtual world?

Gabriel finds himself inside a monstrous being, determined to destroy it by reaching its heart. But what happens is far from what he expected, the heart fuses with him and the monster merges with his very being. And when he awakens, he is no longer entirely human. He is something more, something powerful. Now, Gabriel must learn to control the overwhelming power within him, all while navigating a world that fears what he is becoming. Every step is a test, every choice a risk and one thought continues to dominates his mind. "I want to go home." ----Disclaimer--- --MC will become powerful pretty quickly, but not to the point where he can just one shot everything. --MC will NOT be solo. --MC is not an anti hero nor a villain. --Romance? still yet to be decided. --Chapter release schedule may change from time to time (depending on my mood) --And lastly, it's my first webnovel so read with low expectations. Expect mistakes (especially ch5-11 I wrote those while I was sleep deprived)

The fitness fanatic changed everything.

[Irresistible MC + Farming & Entrepreneurship + Strong Female Lead + Cute Baby + Love Rivalry + Farming System + Male Competition] Deng Yuyuan wakes up to find she has transmigrated into a period novel about a "pampered group darling" — as the biological mother of the vicious female villain. The female villain has a biased grandmother, a mooching uncle and his family, a blindly filial father, and a spineless mother. She was a small-time thief as a child. As an adult, she committed every kind of evil — constantly framing the female lead — and ultimately met a miserable end. The female lead is the only daughter in another family, doted on by her older brothers. The villain targeted her out of pure jealousy. And now, Deng Yuyuan has become that villain's cowardly mother — and the villain herself is currently just an ugly, wrinkly-faced infant. The blindly filial father loves his wife, but gives all the good things to his own mother. He says to his starving wife and daughter: "Xiao Yuan, come drink some water. I specially heated it for you." Deng Yuyuan looks at her own bony frame and her tiny child — and decides to get a divorce. Goodbye, useless husband. She's going to raise this little cub with an abundance of money and love. No way she'll go astray this time. Lost one husband, gained a crowd of suitors. A beautiful sent-down youth coveted by many — she knows some self-defense and burns the midnight oil studying. With the reinstatement of the college entrance exams, she takes her child toward a much wider world. Riding the wave of the times, Deng Yuyuan works her way up to become a gaming tycoon and a cutting-edge scientist... Except — why are so many men fighting to be her cub's stepfather?