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The King Who Only Loves Corpses

In the Empire of Vireth, a land cursed by blood and ritual, Emperor Kaelor Vireth cannot feel emotion—except at the moment of death. Life is a dull, colorless haze, until he experiences near-death, when sensation floods his senses and his mind awakens to anger, joy, and desire. To feel alive, he engineers wars and invites assassination attempts, each near-death moment a drug. Until Seris Vale, a legendary assassin, is sent to kill him. But when her blade first pierces his defense, Kaelor feels something more than pain—he feels… alive. Instead of execution, Kaelor binds her to him as his personal executioner, the only person allowed to attempt his death. Each encounter becomes a ritual: a deadly game of proximity and passion, where the knife at his throat is indistinguishable from intimacy. As their dangerous liaison unfolds, Seris discovers she alone can make the king feel, and Kaelor discovers he cannot survive without her touch. But desire and power are never without consequence. Court factions, assassins’ guilds, and foreign powers all seek to manipulate, control, or eliminate them. The Assassin Guild demands she finish her mission; rivals and nobles suspect her influence; cultists claim the king is a demon. And through it all, their bond evolves from weapon and target to a twisted, intoxicating addiction—each testing the boundaries of loyalty, survival, and love. Over centuries of political upheaval, assassination attempts, and forbidden intimacy, both must confront their darkest impulses. Kaelor is forced to decide whether to remain addicted to death, or to risk living for the first time. Seris must choose whether to be the executioner who ends him, or the anchor who teaches him to survive. At its heart, The King Who Only Loves Corpses is a story about addiction, obsession, and the fragile, dangerous beauty of emotion itself. It’s a gothic dark fantasy romance designed for long-term serialization, with intricate political intrigue, morally grey protagonists, and high-stakes, addictive near-death tension.
Moonglade_5786 · 3.4k Views

God of Technology: Creating the Internet in Another World

Ren thought getting sacrificed and becoming a holy spirit was rock bottom—until he discovered his divine wife, the Goddess of Magic, is completely broke on faith power. That means his remaining soul would completely disappear. Turns out magicians are the worst believers ever! Ren has a crazy idea: if magicians won't pray willingly, make them pray to access the internet. Starting with a simple magic forum, Ren introduces this fantasy world to the addictive power of online connectivity. Want Q&A sessions on spell theory? Pray first. Need to livestream your dragon research? That'll be one prayer, please. E-commerce shopping for rare magical components? Prayer required for checkout. The moment Ren becomes the God of Technology, this world's whole vibe goes haywire. What begins as a desperate faith-farming scheme spirals into something far bigger. Soon dragons are running delivery services, apprentices are binge-watching magical tutorials, and even gods are competing for subscriber counts. Magic cars cruise the streets, magic trains thunder across continents, and when apprentices start wielding magic ray guns against seasoned magicians, everyone realizes this world has changed forever. From a simple forum to consciousness uploading and biological immortality—when technology crashes into magic, the explosion reshapes reality itself. After all, why choose between science and magic when you can have both?
Cannon_Mrcat · 1.3m Views

Celestial Blueprint- A construction worker’s improbable AI

Shane Albright was a man who understood the weight of a bundle of shingles and the cost of a single misstep. A blue-collar contractor fighting to keep his crew sober and his business afloat, he never expected to be the "Ridge Beam" of the universe. Everything changed the day he received the Celestial Proxy System. What started as a digital HUD helping him navigate construction logistics and site safety quickly evolved into something far more dangerous. As Shane levels up, he discovers that the world is being systematically dismantled by Apex Negativa, a dark architect of entropy who thrives on societal division, addiction, and manufactured chaos. But Shane isn't just a roofer with a cheat code. He is the Scion of the Triple Anchor—the son of the Norn of the Present, the God of Justice, and the God of Silence. [System Notification: New Quest Received] [Objective: Rebuild the broken Norse Pantheon.] [Reward: Unlock the Master Slots of Celestial Magic.] As the world begins a "Reverse Evolution"—plunging from modern luxury into a gritty, 19th-century survivalist nightmare—Shane must use his "Renewed Clarity" to lead the survivors. From MMA cages to the halls of the Senate, and eventually the Presidency, Shane’s "Common Sense Party" becomes the only sanctuary left in a world of darkening suns, tectonic shifts, and terrifying catfish-human hybrids. The Architect wants an apocalypse. The Old Gods want their thrones back. Loki wants a punchline. Shane Albright just wants to make sure the roof doesn't leak. Join Shane as he shingles the sky, outmaneuvers the Trickster, and prepares for a Ragnarok where "Fate" is just another blueprint waiting to be rewritten.
Metaloligist_777 · 26.8k Views

Echoes of the First Turning

In a world shaped by ancient promises and repeated failure, peace is never permanent. When Princess Elmyra of the Human Kingdom of Valewynn vanishes without a trace, the balance between the Five Kingdoms begins to fracture. No army invades, no enemy claims responsibility—only a cryptic letter is left behind, bearing an ancient symbol and a riddle that speaks of broken promises and a world caught in a repeating cycle. Desperate, King Alaric IV summons fifty of the realm’s finest knights and swordsmen, promising any reward to whoever brings his daughter home. Among them stands an unlikely figure: Kael, a human boy with no title, no crest, and no combat renown—only the son of a humble swordsmith. As rivalries ignite and mistrust spreads among the chosen warriors, Kael uncovers the truth behind the kidnapper’s riddle, leading a small, uneasy group to a forgotten shrine buried beneath the earth. There, Kael awakens an ancient relic—a sword bound not to royalty or strength, but to resolve. Through visions of the First Turning, Kael learns the terrifying truth: long ago, the leaders of the Five Kingdoms chose to seal away a great darkness instead of destroying it. That decision fractured the world’s fate, creating a Cycle in which evil returns again and again—each time stronger, more patient, and more aware. Now marked as the bearer of the first relic, Kael becomes a target of forces far older than any kingdom. As the Cycle advances, ancient races stir beneath oceans, forests, mountains, and stone. The kidnapper watches from the shadows, their identity unknown, their purpose tied to the same ancient failure that doomed the world centuries before. With the princess still missing, the kingdoms on the brink of war, and the truth threatening to unravel everything humanity believes about heroism and destiny, Kael must walk a path no crown can guide—one that may finally break the Cycle… or complete it.
Rebel_03 · 25.5k Views

Supreme Spouse System.

Leon Walker, a jaded genius from the modern world died… embarrassingly, thanks to the notorious Truck-Kun. But fate wasn't done by his death. Born again in war-torn Galvia, he finds himself inside the powerful, yet decaying body of Duke Leon Moonwalker, one of the great and powerful Dukes of Moonstone kingdom. Just as hope is lost, a cheeky voice purrs in his brain: "[Supreme Spouse System Activated]" The Rules are simple: seduce. conquer. rise. Each woman he conquers makes him stronger — gifting him their abilities, bloodlines, and precious talents. The stronger (and more deadly) the woman, the better the reward. With a wicked smile and a system designed for power and pleasure, Leon dances through lethal politics, seduces war lady’s, Nobel-woman and queens alike, and brings down empires with a wink and a sword. Strength is the law in Galvia. Leon? He'll rewrite the rules — one stolen kiss, one conquered throne at a time. Because when you're charming, deadly, and a little bit crazy. why just survive, when you can own everything? --------------- Author’s Note: Give it a shot — read a few chapters and see if Leon’s crazy journey grabs you! If you enjoy the twists, the powerful moments, and the heat, don’t forget to leave a review, power stones, or a comment! Your support helps me bring even more madness, romance, and epic battles to life! Let’s build Leon’s legend together! ------------------ [Genre: Harem/ Romance/ Erotica/ Mature/ Adult/ Political Intrigue/ Fantasy/ Dark Fantasy/ Adventure/ Action/ Isekai/ Power Fantasy/ Thriller/ Anti-Hero Protagonist/ Loyal Harem] ---------------------- Discord server : https://discord.gg/d6MTBdPV message if you have any suggestions for my story.
Scorpio_saturn777 · 1.8m Views

The side-Character's Gambit

Rias wakes up in pain—only to realize he is no longer in his own world. He has transmigrated into The Ascension of the Third Born, the very novel he once wrote. Worse, he is not the hero, the villain, or even a rival worthy of attention. He is Rias von Leonhart: the duke’s illegitimate son, a fragile noble with low mana, no talent, and a fate so insignificant that his death barely earned a paragraph in the original story. Surrounded by prodigies within the fearsome Leonhart family, Rias is the weakest piece on the board. His siblings are monsters of sword and magic, his father is a legendary duke, and noble society has already decided his worth—or lack of it. In a world where strength defines survival, Rias possesses none of it. Except knowledge. He knows the future. He knows the wars, the betrayals, and the rise of the empire’s third prince—the true protagonist whose ascent will crush countless lives along the way. Rias also knows one crucial truth: chasing power head-on will only get him erased by the story itself. So he chooses a different path. Abandoning reckless ambition, Rias resolves to survive through foresight, restraint, and positioning. He will become useful without becoming threatening, present without standing in the spotlight. As the academy draws near and the plot begins to move, Rias must navigate deadly politics, monstrous talents, and a narrative that was never meant to spare him. This is not the tale of a chosen hero. It is the story of a forgotten side-character who knows the script—and intends to outlive it. So tell me— Are you ready to step into the abyss with the weakest piece on the board? •Yep, there will be harem vibes in the story—but in the end, only one girl actually ends up with the male lead. So if you’re curious about who wins his heart, you’ll have to stick around and read all the way to the last Chapter.
Astral_Weaver · 28k Views