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John, a young and ambitious journalist, is on the hunt for a groundbreaking story that will get him noticed by the big publications. He discovers a small town that has been plagued by reports of disappearances and strange occurrences. The townsfolk seem to be hiding something, and John smells a story. As he digs deeper, John uncovers a dark secret: the town is home to a cult that worships an ancient and powerful deity. The cult leaders have been sacrificing townspeople to appease this deity and maintain their power. John becomes suspicious and starts to investigate, staking out the town and even sneaking into the cult's secret ceremonies. But his snooping quickly earns him the wrong kind of attention, and now he finds himself being hunted by the very people he's been investigating. As the cult's power grows, John becomes more and more desperate to uncover the truth and put an end to their atrocities. But the more he learns, the more convinced he becomes that he's in over his head. He's trapped in a town filled with deranged cultists who will stop at nothing to maintain their power, and he's running out of time. In the end, John must face the dark deity that the cult worships and make a sacrifice of his own if he hopes to survive. evil.

Two weapons clanged. A sturdy long stick with a large mace on top was swayed aside by a strong female warrior. With her short reddish hair and a menacing yell, she trusted her chain mace towards a tall girl with a long pointy tail and protruding fangs. She barely dodged her attack, throwing her body to the ground of the arena. The audience behind the flimsy fence roared and cheered in a frenzy. They were packed tight around the rocky walls, thirsting for blood. The fallen girl heaved, holding her weapon tight. Standing up, she narrated, "Someone once joked 'Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company'. Only fools can believe this to be true." Her opponent cackled with a smirk, ready for another attack. "Do you want to know what it's like down here? Well, let me tell you.” The woman in question entered this world as a very old and very ill woman. Surrounded by her loved ones, she closed her eyes and entered a hell-like dimension. It resembled a large city floating on a lake of lava, called Helltown. With very little resources, she had to find a way to survive. Luckily, there was hope. The woman used a spell to become a beautiful young woman with super strength. Disguised, she fought demons, escaped the slums, ended up in a brothel and then as a gladiator in an arena. With many enemies and shifty allies, she finally managed to catch a break and get to the top floors, where the intrigues truly start. Along the way, we learn more about her life on Earth and the possible reasons for her being there. Can she stay sane among such evil? What is Helltown, and does it affect the life on Earth? A lot, actually.

Living in the slums of the City, Conan experienced all the horrible things that he could ever imagine. He admired the City view from afar and been dreaming to be part of it someday. During the outbreak, Conan manages to enter the City gates. Hope arose in him with the thought that he can finally change his life— but not everything went according to his plan. The City was like a jungle, much crueler, more brutal and darker. He thought that he had suffered enough but the streets had more to offer. He was trampled, degraded and ruined. With his dying breath, he oath to himself that he'll bring storm to everyone, make them kneel and beg for his mercy!

"Meet Michael, an ordinary teenage boy who stumbles upon an extraordinary substance in his uncle's lab. Suddenly, he gains access to a system that unlocks incredible power, and with it, the fate of the world rests in his hands. When Earth falls under attack by the Alpha, an enigmatic species from a distant planet, Michael must use his newfound abilities to confront the invaders and unravel the mystery behind their assault. But as he journeys into the unknown, he realizes that his greatest strength might just be his own resilience, in a fight for survival that will test both his courage and his convictions."

Have you ever wished you could live forever? If you have Jasper Monroe will tell you it's way more than you could ever bargain for. Jasper has a very unique life, or should I say multiple lives. Every ten days he dies and is reborn again as a different creature of the night. He is always the same age and like clockwork exactly 240 hours after he is reborn, he wastes away again. Join Jasper on his journey from werewolf to vampire to other creatures hiding in the dark and find out what it is really like to have infinite life!

"Wild Fury: A Werewolf's Tale" is an action-packed, thrilling story of a female werewolf named Maya, who must navigate the dangerous world of werewolves and humans to uncover a dark secret about her family. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she faces challenges and obstacles, making allies and enemies along the way. But when she reaches the climax of her journey, she must use all her skills and determination to overcome the final challenge and save herself and those she loves. Will she emerge as the Alpha of the pack or will she fall to the Wild Fury?

"What the... why does everything look so different? And why do I feel taller? Ryu, do you see this interface? Is this some sort of glitch or something?" - "I don’t think this’ a glitch, dude. We're in the game, like, for real! Look at us, I'm a knight now, and you're a wizard. This is insane!" In a world shaped by the neon-lit magic of a mysterious MMORPG, Kai and Ryu, two disillusioned gamers, find themselves thrust into a reality where the virtual becomes tangible. Transformed into their in-game avatars—a wizard and a knight, respectively—they navigate this enchanting yet treacherous realm.

Flint Barimah, a village boy living a peaceful life witness a light descend from the heavens. He goes to investigate to find a spaceship and inside the spaceship is The Sequence Synthetic Management Data Cube or for short SSTM DC. A system made by Nytri herself to aid in increasing the strength of the wielder and the energy density of his world. The SSTM DC came along with a handler to guide Flint as the package is controlled by Arrmitsha, an artificial soul made by the Xenos to aid this mission. Witness the journey of Flint as he travels around the world and unravels the mysteries of the universe and its impending doom.

The world witnessed a groundbreaking invention that shattered the boundaries of gaming as they knew it. The "DivePod X," a marvel innovation from ISRI, promised an unparalleled level of immersion. It was the pinnacle of technology, capable of transporting players into the Hyper Virtual Reality MMORPG known as Titan's Advent. For Luca Angeles, a former professional Esports player turned office worker, gaming had become a distant memory. The competitive world he once dominated had faded into the background of his life. But when a life-changing opportunity came knocking on his door, he found himself drawn back into the realm he had once thrived. The allure of a second reality, where the line between the tangible and the virtual blurred. In this land of ethereal magic, untold mysteries, thrilling adventures, and lurking dangers, players could become anything they desired. Humans, orcs, fairies, gnomes, and countless other races coexisted on a planet blessed by the supernatural. With powers beyond his wildest dreams, Luca embarked on a journey that surpassed their wildest imaginations. The lush landscapes of Ethoria unfolded before him. Towering mountains, shimmering lakes, and dense forests beckoned with their secrets, waiting to be discovered. However, as Luca delved deeper into this fantastical world, he soon realized that darkness lurked beneath the surface. Luca must defy the odds, his determination burning like a flame in his chest, refusing to let his lack of magical abilities define him. With unwavering resolve, Luca set out to prove that he could rise to the top of Titan's Advent, even without the gift of magic.

Amidst the dark alleys and clandestine operations, the protagonist faces a challenging journey filled with danger, secrecy, and unexpected alliances. As the child grows older, their identity becomes increasingly entangled with the treacherous underworld, making them a pawn in the power struggles and rivalries of the mafia. Throughout the narrative, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride, witnessing the struggles and sacrifices of the baby as they navigate a perilous path, torn between their inherited legacy and their desire for a different destiny. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of being born into a world shrouded in darkness. As the child matures, they become aware of their unique position and must make difficult choices that will shape their ultimate destiny. Will they embrace the darkness and follow in the footsteps of their family, or will they defy expectations, striving for a life free from the clutches of the mafia?