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Herald of Steel
Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.
FerriticMatrix · War
4.5
#ACTION #ADVENTURE #WEAKTOSTRONG #OVERPOWERED #GENIUS #EVOLUTION #BEAST TAMING #ELVES
The Cutest Barbarian Tamer
Vargus is a strong and skilled warrior from a barbarian village, known as the village genius because of his exceptional strength and mastery of many weapons. On the day of the awakening ceremony, where every individual receives a class that defines their future, the village is buzzing with excitement. They all hope Vargus will awaken a powerful talent to bring fame to their village. However, during his turn, Vargus doesn't receive a powerful class. Instead, he gets "Cutest Tamer," a talent that seems weak and unfitting for a warrior. The village, disappointed and scornful, banishes him. But Vargus isn't upset. Secretly, he has always loved cute beasts, and this class feels like a perfect fit for him. He sees it not as a setback but as an opportunity to pursue his passion for adorable creatures. Despite being seen as weak, Vargus discovers that "Cutest Tamer" is a unique and powerful class in its own right, far beyond what anyone, including himself, initially thought.
HaozDancer · Fantasy
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Building a Kingdom and Conquering the World
This is a story about a modern man inspired by great conquerors, like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, to conquer another world. And, for that, he will utilize modern knowledge to develop his kingdom and innovative war strategies to conquer everything. Since he was a child, Henry loved reading about Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, the greatest conquerors of all time. He idolized these important characters that molded humankind history with their own hands. Henry was always amazed by their great war tatics and strategies, that allowed them to conquer the world. He wanted to become someone like that. Unfortunately, he was born in the modern times and in a place that war was not a common occurence. Alone, he began to play hundreds of strategy games and eventually became a professional player, famous for his crazy and intelligent way of thinking. However, one day, due to unknown circumstances, Henry died and found himself on the long road to reincarnation, from where he jumped into the Dimensions River and reincarnated as the King of the Stahl Kingdom, a poor and cold nation surrounded by barbarians and wild life. He was finally in a place where he could conquer and dominate. A place where his brilliant tatics and strategies could dictate the way of the whole world. He wanted to follow the steps of his heroes and become the conqueror of the world. ______x_______ Note: I will be uploading a minimum of two to three chapters a week. Also, english is not my first language, so if you see any mistakes, please drop a comment on the paragraph. _______x_________ If you are liking this novel, leave your vote and review!
Stoicist · War
4.7
The Beast's Virgin Claim
WARNING: {R18+ ROMANCE}{Explicit sexual content} ~~~ "I only want you, Theia. Always have always will and this shall never change. How could I ever want another when I possess the one I solely exist for?" "Phobos," I call his name fondly a need to hug him and breathe in his calming scent surfaces. "I do not wish to treat you like you are made of glass because you aren't. Your body was made for me and it can handle everything I choose to give it. And this I will prove it to you." "When?" I ask breathlessly as he ultimately turns around to meet my curious eyes. Golden rings outline his irises his beast announcing his presence and they stand as one before me. A wicked smile paints his face with a flash of canine displayed to me. A promise he gives that I will be ruthlessly devoured. "When I fuck you senseless." ~~~ After years of excruciating loneliness, Phobos approached me. A frightening beast, my soulmate who emerged from within the bounds of a ruthless thundering storm. The male I yearned for. He caught me off guard and I was under the spell he cast through his ocean eyes. A spell I couldn't defeat and that very moment I knew I was in trouble. The second our eyes met I knew he would bring me endless heartache. We were childhood friends, him and I. Phobos the gentle and playful juvenile I grew up with and looked up to as a pup vanished and was replaced by a cold-hearted barbarian, he terrified me as he killed many with a blink of his eyes. No regret, no concern his beast often in control surging forward consuming his senses. They were equals. How can I connect with a beast like him? How could I make him call me his? How can I love my childhood friend who has become a merciless monster? ~~~ #TBVC is a childhood friends to lovers dark romance erotic series with an age gap of 9 years between the protagonists. It will be a rollercoaster ride of emotions but will also have tons of delicious spice to heat you up. I truly hope you enjoy it my little wolves!
Luna Liz · Fantasy
4.6
#SYSTEM #KINGDOMBUILDING
Ranking Of Kings: My Land Is SSS Rank
All humans transmigrated to a parallel world, where every one of them was a king with the territory. They participated in a game called The Ranking of Kings and fought to become the best nation. The rankings were determined based on various aspects such as military, technology, commerce, culture, and religion. In the game, the kings would awaken different attributes of the land. Someone exclaimed, “My Renewable Resources attribute allows me to enhance raw materials such as timber and minerals. I want to build the strongest empire of commerce!” Another king challenged, “My King of the Undead attribute allows me to summon dead souls to fight for me. Who dares to stand in the way of my troops of one million undead?” The third king declared, “My Integrated Production attribute will ensure that technology is being implemented efficiently. You foolish barbarians, watch as my nation advances a few centuries ahead of yours.” The fourth king said, “My Miracle Summon attribute can increase the efficiency of evangelism by 1000%. I look forward to the day when my nation becomes the top religion in the world.” … Li Xiang revealed a pondering look as he looked at his attributes shown on the virtual data panel. [Attribute 1: Devils' Den (SSS rank, unique)] [You acquired the original birthplace of the Dragon Clan. All the legendary dragons are now under your command.] [Attribute 2: Devouring Lands (currently A rank, evolvable)] [When you annex the territory of other kings, you seize their attributes as well. Furthermore, you can level up these attributes to even higher ranks.]
Prince Bojji · Fantasy
2.6
#ACTION #ROMANCE #ADVENTURE #GENIUS #KINGDOMBUILDING #HISTORICAL
A Time Traveller's Guide to Feudal Japan
Do people chase greatness, or does greatness chase us? A.I. genius, Gengyo, through the assistance of SAPPHIRE attains the means to time travel. He seeks a simpler life, and wishes to experience the warmth of a family. But often we do not get what we want, we get what we deserve. And his peaceful times soon end, as war storms Japan, and in order to protect his peace, he must conquer. Join Gengyo as he walks a blood-stained path toward absolute domination, seizing control of Japan. //Brief extract from one of the battle scenes. Written from the point of view of a samurai landowner, Niwa Nakatane. The hooves grew closer to Nakatane's position and their beating hearts grew faster. Perhaps they could simply remain like that, hiding behind the tree, and allow these barbarians to pass? That way could they not return home to their families? Could they not give their dear wives one final kiss, or share one final story with their enthusiastic youth? Nakatane knew exactly what they were thinking. And as the ground rumbled, and the mounted beasts howled, he was the first man to step out from the trees and make his stand. "OORAH!" Possessed by a furious energy, he thrust out with all the aggression of a war god, puncturing Ochi's stallion through the chest with the sharpened wooden point of his lengthy spear. The mammoth fell from his mount clumsily, his head colliding with a nearby tree root. He ceased to move, and a pool of blood began to form around him. "ARM THESE SPEARS MEN! VICTORY SHALL BE OURS!" He stood in front of the charge of over 150 horsemen, alone. But he did not give a single inch of ground. He met the charge of the next man in line, roaring vengefully, possessed by all the rage and power that had accumulated in his body over these past years. The horsemen shrieked like a pack of hyenas, fanning out, each eager for a piece of the man who had brought down their leader. //I did not create the book cover. All credits go to the original creator.
Nick_Alderson · War
4.6
#ROMANCE #REINCARNATION #R18 #TRANSMIGRATION #KINGDOMBUILDING #CONQUER #HISTORICAL #ECCHI
Heir of Aurelian
The year is 407 AD and Rome is at the precipice. In the West, a usurper by the name of Flavius Claudius Constantinus has declared himself emperor. By doing this, he and his traitor legions have fractured the Western Roman Empire into two. At the same time, the north bleeds! Countless germans swarm across the borders of the Empire and pillage its lands in their ruthless raids. Alaric, King of the Goths, rises to a position of prominence and threatens the ancient capital of the dying Empire with his barbarian hordes. As if things weren't bad enough, rumors from the east state that a mysterious power rises within the fogs of war, threatening to drown the Empire in a river of blood. As a response to these threats, the indolent emperor Honorius has given orders to his supreme commander Flavius Stilicho to reclaim the province of Gaul from the usurper. However, should he leave the heartland of the Empire undefended, undoubtedly Alaric would invade. Thus, under the threat of barbarians at the gates, Stilicho dispatches a young roman general by the name of Titus Claudius Marcellus to bring an end to the reign of the usurper. Will Rome fall to the tides of barbarians and traitors alike? Or can Marcellus restore a world collapsing around him? Find out in Heir of Aurelian!
Zentmeister · History
4.3
#R18 #MYSTERY #DARK #SURVIVAL #VAMPIRE #POSSESSIVE #HISTORICAL #FATEDLOVE #POWERFULCOUPLE #SEDUCTIVE
The Baroness Misbehaves
Warning:- {Mature Content} Two people with different perspectives of life~ A young Baroness, and the son of a Duke, bound by marriage, must work together to uncover the mysteries behind the disappearance of people living in their town. Madeline Albert, daughter of the late Baron is forced to step out of her shell in order to escape the marriage her uncle had purposely set her for to a Barbarian. On her wedding day, she flees from the church. With Fate taking a lead, she encounters the son of a Duke who is more than capable of shielding her from the hostilities of the world. Lord Cassian, the chaos maker of his town, thought he was capable of knowing and understanding everyone that steps into his life, but he turns doubtful when a lady requests a marriage of convenience from him. Why would she seek him despite knowing his reputation? But when the shadows of both their past emerges, bringing them closer and forcing desires to spark !! Cassian couldn't afford to get too close. Too bad his heart is the only thing that stands in his way... Will love between the two couples blossom, or will their differences get in the way?
Sky_Li_9922 · Fantasy
4.9
Conquest of Taboo and Debauchery
What I'm a Dual Cultivator, such a great news but why do I have the skills and strength of the barbarian from the game that I made to pass time?? The born frail son of a wealthy family who known by the name "Ye Fei", he has been always the object of protection by his mother, twin sister, aunts, half -sisters, fiancee and his mother-in-law. But he overcome his weakness by awakening his Dual Cultivation physique and gaining his own game character skills, but now who will burn in his LUST first while living with this many women. As days past, countless beauties in the city have become his increasing lust targets. Well no woman will be left out of his claws. Every beautiful woman is a delicate flower in his eyes, and he will make these delicate flowers his alone. He picked them all around, and then stretched out his powerful wings, so that they would not be hurt a little.... He'll take back everything that's belong to him. He'll take back his Father GANG control from his uncle and cousin. He'll find out the mastermind behind the plotting of his mother family loses and kill them in the most ruthless manner possible. Can he control his growing lust while his cousin Ye Yu who got their family gang is plotting for his demise. This is a story that is never told before nor can anyone told; this is the untold story of conquest of love, taboo and lust above all. ... THIS IS A NOVEL WHERE YOU'LL COMMIT SIN BY READING IT OR NOT READING IT! Must read till 30th-chap FANTASY+ DUAL CULTIVATION + URBAN + VR + CULTIVATION + MARTIAL ARTS /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Teacher & student? --> Yes! Master & maid? --> Must!! Maid daughter and MC --> Yes! CEO & President ? --> Ofcourse! Next door Milf? --> Why not! Netori and stealing? --> Ofcourse, brotha! No unnecessary drama? -->Who wants it? Proper PLOT/Story line -->Yes! YESS! Necessary drama -->Yes a little! More MILFs? -->Ofcourse! Sweet romance -->Yes DISCORD
Dill_Doe · Fantasy
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Lord Raven's Court
In the year 556 of the Runtallian Calendar, a war broke out in the eastern frontier of the Kingdom of Runtallia between the eastern overlord, Duke Gaverone Walruse of Regalia, and the barbarian chief-thane known as Dariun Drunzelle of the Shiradonii tribe, one of the Four Great Tribes of Norsmund, a nation that borders the Kingdom, deemed to be the land of brutes and savages. As the Duke of Regalia marches with his army to defend the disputed land of Kurlon, the barbarians have taken such an opportune moment to launch another incursion near the eastern border of Regalia near the town of Flendle, with the intention of dividing his army. However, despite accepting the town and the surrounding local lords' territories as lost cause in the war in favor of Kurlon– a newly discovered territory bountiful with veins of iron and other minerals– the Duke tasks his third son, Lord Velmund Walruse, along with his retinue, the Order of the Raven Knights, to fend off the attack. Now faced with the plight of defending the border town against a 5,000-strong Norsmundi army with his few yet skilled knights, along with an ill-equipped and undermanned militia, Lord Velmund has no choice but to fulfill his duty as a noble, relying upon his wits and his few but capable retainers to survive his first battle at the tender age of sixteen summers and winters. Contrary to his timid, youthful, and innocent appearance, however, lies his sly and scheming nature, evident by his fondness of dark magical arts specializing in illusion spells. Nevertheless, he himself has no idea of what he is capable of, and what he is destined to become. Meanwhile, further east at the frontier with Norsmund, a plot hatches to ensnare the Duke within the clutches of his treacherous vassals. Not only his life is threatened by these schemes, but his sons Theo and Varus as well. With this scheme put into motion, the Duke and Velmund's siblings, Varus and Theo, would taste fate's twisted humor, with the former meeting his demise in a blaze of glory amidst the field of battle, and the latter two vanishing in incidents shrouded by mysteries. With the death of the patriarch of Regalia and his heirs' disappearance, the young lord who was initially third in line for the succession of the ducal seat became its temporary occupant. And thus, the tale of him and his court begins… CHAPTER RELEASE: January 1st at 12:00 UTC
SlothfulChronicler · War
4.8
#ACTION #SYSTEM #WEAKTOSTRONG #CULTIVATION #CONQUER #ABANDONED #RIGHTEOUS #SUMMONS
Empire: Forged in the Frontier
System based book inspired by elements of Mount & Blade game series. ------------------------------------------------ Exiled from his homeland, Gresvin Oakfall, the son of the Marquis of Oakfall, had no choice but to venture into the windswept and unforgiving Endless Plains. The Endless Plains are home to scores of bandit groups and barbarian tribes. It was an unlawful, chaotic and war torn land. Gresvin had ventured into the plains seeking a place he would be able to call home once more. Battle had ensued and he found himself the savior of a small village called Coedwig and became its protector. In doing so, a mysterious power awakened in him, a system that would enable him to create a kingdom never seen before. To transform the small village of Coedwig into the capital city of all of Aehtelgard would be his task and goal. March along the journey of a small time protector growing into a king that would rule the most powerful kingdom to ever exist.
Warrior_Blade · Fantasy
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#MYSTERY #SLICEOFLIFE #BEAUTY #CEO #POSSESSIVE #LOVEATFIRSTSIGHT #FAMILY #POWERFULCOUPLE #SWEET #BUSINESSWOMAN
Aloof CEO's; Charming Secretary
Secretary Andy asked Sky, "Miss. Sky, why do you come here often? What is so special about this place?" Sky looked at him and asked unemotionally, "Are you asking as a secretary or as... as an old friend?" Andy hesitated for a movement and answered, "A... A friend." and he looked forward to listening to her. After a minute of silence, "A few years back I came here with a guy, I was so happy to be with him here, I miss those laughter and smiles. Just standing beside him, and accompanying him was making me happiest and cheerful. I liked spending time with him. Was I too greedy?" She looked at him with an expectant look. Andy never expected Sky to be emotional. He tried to analyze what she said and he was dumbfounded by his thought. 'Was.. was it me?' He doesn't want to consider it. Excerpt: "Sky! Come here!" Arlo waved his hand to call her near controlling his surge of anger. Sky frantically shook her head and removed her heels seeing him coming towards her. He breathed out through his mouth slowly and asked patiently, "Who told you that I'm..." He gritted his teeth before saying, "Gay." 'I will make sure that person regrets all his life.' He thought to himself and looked at Sky. She climbed on the bed and moved towards another end of the room as she replied, "Didn't Dad say it in front of you about you and Ray?" It was a bombshell to his poor heart. He stared at her in disbelief. She was holding her heels and looked at him in horror. 'This dumb woman thought of me as gay from day one.' He was bewildered at his thought. "Sky! Let's sit and talk. Come here." Arlo called again, patiently. Sky shook her head hysterically, "I would have never allowed you in my room if I knew you are bis..." He didn't let her finish and grunted "Sky!" --- *** --- This is an original story. DISCORD: Munchkin_2#7368 Story DISCORD: https://discord.gg/QhhXXWq Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/munchkin_2 Instagram: auth_munchkin link tree: https://linktr.ee/munchkin Other novels: Livid Guardian's Endless Coddling The Traps of Black Swan His Devious Rule Crescent Crown: Quest of Love ^_^
Munchkin_2 · Urban
4.9
#ROMANCE #LIGHTNOVEL #POSITIVE
Sensational! The Crippled Mister Gong Is A Big-Shot
In her last life, Fu Xi was blinded by love, feeling no regret even as she cut ties with her family to marry a scumbag. Eventually bedridden by illness, she could only watch as her husband hooked up with other women, even bringing them to her bedside just to humiliate her. He killed her family members to gain their riches. Fu Xi swore that if she could have another life, she would exact her revenge! After her rebirth, she headed straight to the Gong Family and demanded that their young master—Gong Hao, who was paraplegic and bound to a wheelchair—marry her. Everyone laughed at her stupidity, but Fu Xi knew that Gong Hao was the only one who had earnestly loved her. On top of that, he was a very capable man! Six months after Fu Xi married him, Gong Hao miraculously rose to his feet, reclaiming his family's property and revealing multiple bombshells: he was the owner of the largest property company, a minister of national intelligence and an anonymous god of war! Linking arms with her husband in front of the cameras, Fu Xi smiled. "Why did you keep such a low profile before this, Mister Gong?" A journalist asked. Gong Hao leaned in and gave Fu Xi a gentle peck on the cheek. "I was waiting for her to find me and save me..."
Happy Happy · Urban
4.4
#REINCARNATION #R18 #DARK #SUPERPOWERS #VILLAIN #BETRAYAL #REVENGE #WEREWOLF #ALPHA
Mated to A Rival Alpha
[COMPLETE] [WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 21+ // Mercy Makes You Weak] “And when the sun goes down on your grave, let it be known, that it was all my doing.” ***** Tired of the shit-show put on by her apparent ‘mates’, Kim Rania, the most powerful, ruthless, and psychotic alpha of the Obren kingdom declares that she will not take a mate, a decision that no one questions, not even the mighty werewolf king. However, her announcement unlocks a pandora of betrayal, chaos, secrets, and unforgivable sins; which brews in her, a new tornado of anger, hate, and a great desire for retribution, a need she must fulfill. At the center of all that, is her ‘clueless’ true mate, the man she has grown to hate with everything she has and doesn't have; a man determined to cripple her rule with the unfortunate aid of her parents – Park Jihoon, alpha of her rival pack, Calindra. Rania knows she has a choice to make. To either forgive them and give in to her mate bond, or to burn them all and everything they hold dear. However her anger is too great and it drives her to seek the help of humanity’s greatest evil & immortal psycho, the lycan Kaia Seto, the soulless barbarian of barbarians, who is a little too willing to help her with her vengeance. Perhaps Kaia just has a good heart, right? But what if there is another reason Kaia is open to helping, will the psycho alpha agree to it, just for her vengeance?
she_osprey · Fantasy
5.0
#REINCARNATION #R18 #DARK #VILLAIN #CEO #POSSESSIVE #FIRSTLOVE #REBIRTH #ALPHA #BADBOY
His Dark Desire: Tales of a Yandere
WARNING: Mature Content The story of a knight who has fallen in love with his queen. It was nothing but that, a simple plot for a fairytale, or was it? He stood proud at seven feet, everything looked minuscule in his sight. He towers above all knights who looked at him with disgust and alarm. He was one of the rebels not long ago, but for an undisclosed reason, he has betrayed his so-called 'brother at arms' for a seat at the round table. People murmured whenever he passes them by, the atmosphere itself was laced with terror as this all muscled barbarian held his head high. Panic in the hearts of many was evoked by his presence alone as he stood before the queen who was forced to face him. "My queen," he knelt before her, and even yet the queen had to look up from her throne to meet his eyes. The frail queen was very small compared to him, her fragile countenance barely reached five feet and her innocent face makes her look like a child. He took in the vision of her as she sat there, trying to look brave as she met his eyes. His queen, the reason why he risked it all and will risk it all again. She sat on the throne judging his motives and all the while fearing him. Was she disgusted by him too? He can't tell. The crowd disappeared and all thoughts from his mind were gone as he was faced with her. She has dark auburn hair that reached past her shoulders, small lips that curled into a thin smile, and eyes that expressed her immense disgust and anger for what she had labeled him in her mind - one of the reasons for the destabilization of her kingdom. He wants it all, all of what she offers. Her beauty, her brilliance, her frailties... at that moment he realized, he wanted all of her.
Mary_Algen_Guiang1 · Fantasy
4.9
What a Bombshell
Daoistdx9gnd · History
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#ACTION #ADVENTURE #DARK #SURVIVAL #CONQUER #HISTORICAL #KILLER #UNPRINCIPLED #BLOODPUMPING #NOCHEATS
Barbarian Quest
The Sky Mountain Range was a resting place for souls, and the living were not allowed to cross it. Everyone believed it as such. “You will become a great warrior, Urich.” Urich, the tribe’s strongest warrior, turned his back on his home and ventured into the civilized world. Alternative 바바리안 퀘스트 Author(s) Jobless Noble Genre(s) Action, Adventure, Comedy, Seinen Type Novel Original :https://reaperscans.com/novels/9578-barbarian-quest *This is not my novel. I'm just copy pasting for my comfort. If author want he can comment and I will delete the novel.*
OmnipresenceBeing · Fantasy
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#ROMANCE #WEAKTOSTRONG #HAREM #CULTIVATION #GENIUS #URBAN #FACESLAPPING #DOCTOR
Rural Peach Luck Crazy Doctor
The rural barbarian Chu grew strong and obtained the "Nine Transformations of Yin and Yang Pupil Technique", transforming into an unparalleled divine doctor, feng shui master, saving lives and helping the injured, and finding dragons by fixing acupoints! The intersection of fate with a stunningly beautiful woman... captures her heart. There are also those who fight against the strong and powerful, eliminate the wicked, punish the best relatives, and lead the villagers to become rich and lift themselves out of poverty.
a big turtle · Urban
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The Academy’s Barbarian
Arsene Academy – the best educational institution on the continent. A place that’s famous for nurturing many talented people. A warrior from a barbarian tribe enters the academy.
Zermonoid · Fantasy
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Magic Barbarian
When a mystical Orb falls from the starry skies and demolishes his hut, Zogg goes on a quest to reach where the orb came from following a message transmitted from the mysterious princess of the stars from the orb, the barbarian must find a way to reach outerspace Zogg the magic casting Barbarian armed with his amazing returning Boomeraxe and with his two unlikely legendary friends Papaya the amazon and Githiom one of the five Royal Guards from the kingdom of light,Illumia. now go forth to complete their quest! Adventures of a magic-spell casting, weapon wielding barbarian
Githiom · Fantasy
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