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He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same. “At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.” And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are. Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories! The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

[Pure • Sweet • Enemies-to-Lovers • 1v1] Yun Ran—master physician, poisoner, and martial artist—was living her best life until lightning rewrote her résumé: now she’s the abused eldest daughter of a noble house. Forced into a wedding sedan by her scheming sister, she lands beside Highness Nangong Mo, rumored blind, crippled, and dying. Wedding-night script: Highness: “I’m a broken man; divorce me and be free.” Yun Ran (tearful): “I’ll stay till your last breath.” Inner monologue he hears: [Divorce? Why? Free mansion, endless gold. Once you croak, I’ll bury you and keep it all. Chef’s kiss.] Highness smiles thinly: “Charming plan, my dear.”

The Demon Prince Who Plays Protagonist (Fantasy · Isekai · Action · Magic · Rebirth) Once forgotten by the world, now reborn as the grandson of the Demon King. Shun Yamamoto lived an invisible life — a boy who dreamed of adventure while trapped in a world that never saw him. When death finally claimed him, he thought that was the end. But fate had other plans. Reborn in a realm of crimson skies and living shadows, he awakens as Asura Satomi, heir to the throne of demons — the bloodline of a king feared by gods and mortals alike. Yet even surrounded by power and darkness, Asura carries a human heart. A heart that questions. A heart that dares to dream. Between the ruthless philosophy of his grandfather and the fragile memories of his past life, Asura must choose what kind of prince he will become — weapon, ruler, or something entirely his own. A new world. A new name. A new chance. This time… he won’t waste it. A dark-fantasy reincarnation story about legacy, destiny, and the will to rise beyond fate.

In 2002, the ascension of Barron Cavendish to the dukedom marked the start of a legendary era for the Devonshire family. Fast forward to 2022, the new female prime minister's inaugural speech left the parliament in stunned silence, only to face impeachment a month later for shielding her subordinates. This tumultuous political saga unfolds against the backdrop of a narrative where every British person's life is intricately tied to the enduring legacy of the Devonshire family, forever changed since Barron Cavendish took the helm.

#1 WTF When The Fate Plays. Eloi Samantha Hidalgo Ramos was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. When she came back to the Philippines something happened while she's on the bus, she encountered a weird man, that even used her shoulder as a pillow; that was just the beginning. Who would have ever thought that the guy that she met on the bus is going to be her fake boyfriend to get away from a cliché wealthy family arrange marriage? Not to mention Andrei Paolo Lopez Scott need her too, they need each other, but she kept her identity and reason a secret. They met because of fate, but fate does love to play, and in their entire journey of being with each other, their destiny plays. When fate plays Eloisa and Paolo, will it make them have their happily ever after?

Crystal Reed witnesses her mother’s brutal murder at age ten, betrayed by her own family. Driven by trauma and a thirst for revenge, she grows into a dangerously manipulative young woman, bending men to her will. But when she encounters Adrian, a man who is ten years older than she is, a man who refuses to be controlled, her power is challenged in ways she never imagined, turning her life—and love—into a perilous game of obsession, control, and survival.

For Emma Montgomery, life as the pampered daughter of Manhattan's elite carried the weight of impossible expectations. Groomed from birth to lead her family's corporate dynasty, genuine love seemed an elusive dream amid the superficial trappings of wealth. That is, until a shocking proposal opened doors to an unexpected future. When her father arranges for Emma to enter a marriage contract with James Reynolds, the charismatic heir to a powerful political family, she sees it as an escape from her turbulent past. But neither Emma nor James could foresee the firestorm of passion and betrayal that would be sparked by their convenient union. As the one-year countdown on their sham marriage begins, Emma finds herself falling for James's unexpected depths and charm. But James has his own demons - bound by duty to fulfill his father's Machiavellian ambitions while his own heart belongs to another. As cordial pretenses melt into smoldering intimacy, their worlds collide in a maelstrom of corporate greed, political ambition, and star-crossed desire. In this sumptuous tale of love among New York's upper echelons, Emma and James become delicious pawns in a high-stakes game they never imagined playing. With every blistering secret revealed, every heart-wrenching choice posed, they must decide whether to surrender to the inescapable lure of power and privilege, or burn it all to the ground for a love too intoxicating to deny.

[Two-way first love, strong combination, the well-rounded male lead, growth-type female lead] Yue Yan transmigrated into a contemporary novel she recently read. In the original text, she was the female lead's best friend, but she was used by the female lead, who turned out to be two-faced. Yue Yan did all the bad things, while the female lead was thought of as a kind and pure beauty. As a result, Yue Yan became hated by everyone. The first thing Yue Yan did after transmigrating into the book was to sever ties with the female lead, and she stayed far away from her. She'd hide from her if she couldn't afford to offend the female lead! Chou Fei died in a spaceship crash. Somehow, he transmigrated into the novel as the female lead's backup fling. His only purpose for existing was to act as the lead couple's automated teller machine and bed warmer. Chou Fei, who knew the storyline in advance, decided to run away. He'd let someone else fill that role!

When Xia Ke was born, she was labeled a fool and abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. After she grew up, her family unexpectedly brought her back, only to quickly marry her off to the supposedly mentally unstable Jiang Chuanyao, the young master of the Jiang family! After marriage, Xia Ke rolled up her sleeves, planning to establish dominance over her newlywed crazy husband so he'd fear her. Jiang Chuanyao, on the other hand, wore a cold expression, intending to set rules for his silly bride to keep her away from him. But then... Xia Ke:"You're not crazy?!" Jiang Chuanyao: "You're not foolish?!" Both exclaimed simultaneously. In the next moment, Xia Ke and Jiang Chuanyao reached an unspoken understanding: one pretended to be a fool to tease the other while the other fiercely protected her. Someone came to Jiang Chuanyao to complain, saying that Xia Ke was pretending to be foolish, while in reality, she was very capable and might have some schemes after marrying into the Jiang family. Jiang Chuanyao retorted, ""Don't talk nonsense. My wife is both foolish and innocent. If you slander her again, I'll get angry."" Xia Ke secretly gave Jiang Chuanyao a thumbs up. Later, when Xia Ke became pregnant, she touched her growing belly and discussed with Jiang Chuanyao, "What should we name a child born to a fool and a lunatic? Foolish Lunatic?"

# unconventional This was the era when everyone was playing online games. When everyone entered the game, they could choose their own talents. While everyone was choosing melee classes like warriors, assassins and bowmen, Wu Yan chose the already less favored mage class. He also awakened the most powerful talent - Attribute Looting. [Player “Wu Yan” has killed a hedgehog bug. Please choose the attributes of the monster to be looted.] [Attribute 1: Defense +1 point] [Attribute 2: Life +1 point] [Attribute 3: Counter Damage +1 percent] Wu Yan started the game with counter damage. He upgraded his counter damage to 100% of the incoming damage. Then, he began to build up life points and practice minor healing spells. ... A player exclaimed, “What happened? Why is it that I landed a critical hit with my saber, but I was the one who was instantly killed instead?” Another player warned, “Of all the mages in the world, he is the only one that you shouldn’t get close to!” The other player wondered, “Is he a meat shield? How can he have even more health than my warrior?”