Destined To Be A Black Pen

Introvert!? Me!? The hell am I an introvert? I stay indoors all day because I am afraid of getting my butt kicked. Until I contract my beast, I won’t be walking freely. This is a promise I made to myself. My name is Ryder, and I am black-marked. The planet where I live is dominated by summoners. If you guessed it, then you are right—we contract beasts from the Astral Shadow Plain and summon them at will after successfully forming a contract. A mark appears on the left shoulder of every human after a period of maturity, a mark given by the beast that chooses you. There are five different types of marks—the brown, the orange, the red, the black, and lastly, the white. Of all the markings, I was marked black. I was chosen by a supreme demon monarch of the Astral Shadow Plain—the Dracogon. There was only a 0.5 percent chance for me to survive the contraction process. However, with a slight twist in the original outcome, contracting a creature from the black-marked plain was nothing compared to the catastrophe I caused shortly after—I opened a link between the beasts of the Astral Shadow Plain and the planet of humans, Terra. Everyone on my planet has been endangered because of me. The fact that no one knows when the link will trigger and cause a breach that pours mindless creatures into my world makes it all the more unsettling. Now, with no other choice, I have to find a way to resolve the mistake I made—alone, just like I caused it.

Merving Ric was born into a humble background, but he marries the daughter of a wealthy business tycoon who despises him due to his lower social status and consistently creates problems for him. Suddenly, the spirit Qi of heaven and earth returns to Earth, allowing people to cultivate once again. This change brings about a new era in which powerful cultivators emerge, threatening the power of the world government. These cultivators are so strong that even the most advanced weapons are useless against them, causing people to seek other means of survival beyond wealth. The wealthy seek to cultivate or hire strong cultivators to protect them and their riches. Seeing an opportunity to rise in this new era of cultivation, Mervin Ric attempts to cultivate, but he is unable to absorb the spiritual Qi becouse it was discovered that he had no spiritroot. Disappointed, his father-in-law agrees to replace him with somone who is destined to become a powerful cultivator. Mervin Ric tries to fight back, but he was secretly murdered by his love rival. As he was dying, he is saved by the bloodthirsty demon of redemption, one of the two most powerful beings in the cosmos. The demon had previously fought against his nemesis, the avian of light, but lost and had his system's power source, the heart, detached and lost into the void. The demon of redemption chose Mervin Ric as his successorand and gave him the system, which grants him immense power beyond that of the cultivators on Earth. However, he was also given a mission to return to Earth and find the lost heart of the system in order to reach the final cultivation level and defeat the demon's nemesis, The avian of light or he dies

Arthur awakens in a world where history has been rewritten by the 'Ruling Gods.' With no memory of his past, he discovers the power of 'Divine Awakening,' allowing him to revive Seraphina, the Goddess of the God-Slaying Sword. As he travels, he realizes that he is the 'Cosmic Master,' an ancient entity destined to lead the 'Cursed Gods'—powerful deities erased from existence by the Keepers of Balance. Together with Seraphina and the newly awakened Chrona (Time), Lyra (Destruction), and Vespera (Dragon), Arthur must navigate a universe that fears his return. The conflict escalates as Arthur recovers his memories, revealing that he once chose to seal himself and his goddesses to protect the universe's primordial source from the parasitic Ruling Gods. After a climactic sacrifice at the Heart of the Cosmos, Arthur is momentarily lost to the void, only to be pulled back through a ritual by his loyal goddesses. He returns in a younger, reincarnated form, forcing a reversal of roles where the goddesses must now protect and guide their young master as he regains his full strength. In the final arc, Arthur assembles a massive alliance of oppressed cosmic factions. They infiltrate the 'Void Core,' the fortress where the Ruling Gods siphon the universe's life force. Through a combination of overwhelming divine power and the realization of the 'True Creator's' sacrifice, Arthur successfully unbinds the tyrants from the Primordial Source. The story concludes with the establishment of a new cosmic balance based on freedom and love, though a mysterious resonance from beyond the known universe hints that Arthur's journey as the husband of goddesses is far from over.

In a world where cultivation is the path to purity and power, Kael, a low-ranking sect disciple who was always underestimated, finds himself on the brink of death after being brutally betrayed by his own sect. As his soul wavers, a mysterious system awakens in his mind: [Sin Cultivation System Activated]. This forbidden system offers Kael the power of the seven deadly sins—taboo energy that even demons fear. To activate and strengthen each sin, Kael must forge deep bonds with powerful women, where each woman represents the essence of a single sin, transforming him from a victim into the hunter. As Kael gathers this forbidden power, takes revenge on his betrayers, and builds his strength, he inevitably draws the attention of the Orthodox Immortals, the guardians of purity who view his cultivation as the most heinous heresy. Kael must navigate a world that sees him as an existential threat, mastering the powers of his sins—from Lust which enhances vital energy, Wrath which boosts combat prowess, to Greed which multiplies resources and Envy which mimics an opponent's techniques—all while building an unconventional circle of allies from the powerful women bound to him. However, Kael's path carries a terrifying destiny. Ancient legends foretell that if all seven sins are united within a single vessel, they will awaken the Sovereign of Sin, a primordial being capable of devouring the energy of gods and collapsing the universe. Kael soon realizes that he may be the destined vessel for this ancient entity, and every step toward mastering his sins brings him closer to the Sovereign's awakening.

Marcus Reid was an ordinary delivery driver and stay-at-home father who gave up his dreams to care for his wife Sophie and their two children. For five years, he endured mockery from Sophie’s mother Patricia, snide remarks from her circle, and emotional distance from the woman he married. Then Sophie became Regional Finance Director, and suddenly Marcus wasn’t good enough anymore. She produced a paternity test proving the children weren’t his, filed for divorce in public, and ran off with Theodore, a wealthy businessman, her actual baby’s father. What Sophie didn’t realize was the bitter truth behind it all. Theodore was Marcus’s own younger brother, and he’d deliberately pursued Sophie to sabotage Marcus’s chance of inheriting the massive Reid Corporation fortune from their grandfather. Stripped of everything, Marcus nearly gave up until chance led him to Victoria Hart, the mayor’s daughter and a luxury hotel empire powerhouse. He pulled her from a near-drowning, revived her father when doctors couldn’t save him, and unknowingly captured her heart. With Victoria’s backing and his grandfather’s blessing, Marcus took over as President of the Reid Corporation. But the fight was far from over. Enemies closed in from all sides. His vengeful brother, a resentful rival, and a foreign business mogul formed a dangerous alliance to destroy everything Marcus had built. Now Marcus must battle for revenge, survival, love, and the empire he was destined to inherit.

In a world where the dead refuse to rest, the living fear what lurks beyond the veil. For centuries, humanity believed all spirits(ghosts) were vengeful, mindless entities seeking destruction. But the truth is far more terrifying—some spirits exist to devour, corrupt, and break the boundaries between life and death. Others, bound by fate, offer unimaginable power to those they deem worthy. Arman never wanted to be a hero. Struggling with social anxiety, he preferred to keep his head down, avoid trouble, and live a life that meant nothing to anyone but himself. But everything changed the day he became bound to a force beyond comprehension. Now, with an ancient spirit entwined with his very soul, he’s dragged into a hidden war waged in the shadows—a battle between those who harness the power of the dead and those who twist it into something monstrous. As ancient forces awaken and the boundaries between the worlds fracture, Arman faces an impossible truth: the power within him is both a gift and a curse, one that could consume him if he fails to control it. With enemies lurking in every shadow and unseen forces pulling the strings, he must uncover the origins of his power, the forgotten secrets of the past, and the role he is destined to play in a war that has raged for centuries. Because if he fails—if he breaks—this war won’t just claim his soul. It will unravel reality itself. A journey of power, fate, and the unseen begins… but can a boy who fears even simple conversations truly rise to become the strongest Spiritbound?

This is a world where the dead conquer the living, where the gods have forsaken humanity, condemning it to its own demise by turning the world into a kingdom-building progression game. Yun Kai, a prince blind from birth is constantly being bullied by his royal siblings and even fellow noble heirs. During a faithful encounter in the mountains, he accidentally shattered a glass ball that changed everything. The glass ball was a mystical artifact sealed by the First World King. This triggered a world-changing event: the entire Desolate Martial World transforms into a game-like system centered on warfare and kingdom building, forcing all the living beings into an era of endless conquest. Fortunately, he acquired rewards that included a God-Level Village Building Token, a Unique Architectural Blueprint, and some additional techniques. Within those rewards is the mysterious Spiritual Ocean Sutra, a cultivation technique that strengthens the practitioner's soul consciousness, spiritual sense, and allows him to devour souls. Still, at a high cost, which is that he will lose a bit of humanity every time he does so, and by the end of the day, nobody could have guessed whether he would be the hero that saves the world, or the demon that destroys it. Relying on his improved instincts as he finally began to cultivate, he realizes a huge conspiracy is underfoot within the Desolate Martial World. In order to solve the mysteries around him, he must rely on his ability and the powerful but baffling Spiritual Ocean Sutra. Countless enemies obstruct him as he attempts to climb to the peak of the cultivation world by creating the most powerful Dynasty. Fate destined him to be nothing but a chess piece, but he would not bow to destiny, or to the will of the heavens.

Fairytales had it, "The princess kissed the frog and the ugly creature magically became a handsome prince." But what if the frog prince's curse can't be broken even with the true love's kiss? Meet Prince Ling, the crown prince of Earth Kingdom within the realm of the shapeshifters. He is not only known for his social status, luxurious clothes, and good looks but also for being a great Casanova. Who would have thought that this handsome prince has actually an ugly real form of a frog? This is the darkest secret that the Earth Kingdom holds up to this day. Will the ladies that fell head over heels for him laugh or cry out of despair? That matter aside, Prince Ling's coming of age is just around the corner yet his father is still hesitant of passing the authority to him. You might ask, what's been holding his majesty back? Well, it's Prince Ling himself. He's a troublemaker, cannot sympathize with his fellow citizens, and lacks the maturity and ability to lead. Little did he know, there's another thing that's holding his father back from ascending him to the throne - he's bound to die on his 21st birthday. The crowned prince's everyday life changed when he met the third princess of Water Kingdom when he was out for "bride hunting". Their fates got intertwined with each other, and the secrets of the past are slowly appearing on the surface. Will meeting the third princess of Water Kingdom help prevent the destined tribulation to be set upon Prince Ling?

If prophecies are destined to come to pass, how is it that even a queen can interfere with one? And what does it mean for the future of the kingdom? The silent battle between land and sea intensifies when Nadia is sent to reside with the Royal Family of Noelle, and Queen Ariana decides she has a much better idea. With the help of her retired White Knight, Sir Rallian, Nadia is enslaved and Ariana initiates her plan to make Noelle an empire again. However, the mutually beneficial relationship between the queen and former knight is under pressure when Sir Rallian discovers Nadia's value and Queen Ariana begins to question if the she made the right decision letting Nadia live. Will this powerful friendship withstand the test of greed? Meanwhile, the Royal Advisor, Polaris, looks a fool as what he announced to be a prophecy no longer appears as such. Furthermore, correcting the intended course of events is more complicated with the queen involved, not to mention Nadia is seafolk AND cursed. Poor Rein Bow also finds herself overwhelmed and powerless in helping Nadia, and she hopes that joining forces with Polaris and his resources against this cruel villain will be enough to deliver the princess-turned-slave. Will Polaris manage to save his reputation without committing treason? Will Nadia have the better life she was promised outside the ocean? The story of the descendants of King Jorge and Emperor Gerardo continues in this tension-packed Book Three of "The Rose Tree Chronicles." New unique characters are introduced and clash in this fight for a prophecy to be fulfilled. Powerful alliances are strained and personal feelings are mingled in politics. Read "Silver Skeletons" and immerse yourself in a world of war and prophecy.

Kevin Carson was nothing more than a poor assistant truck driver, a house husband who sacrificed his own ambitions to support his wife Ivy and their two children. For five years, he endured humiliation from Ivy's mother Bianca, ridicule from her friends, and cold indifference from the woman he loved. And when Ivy suddenly rose to become Chief Auditor of the State, she decided Kevin was no longer worthy of her. She produced an estranged paternity result, divorced him publicly, and left him for Alan, a wealthy heir and baby daddy. What Ivy never knew was that Alan was Kevin's own younger brother, and his seduction of Ivy was a calculated move to destroy Kevin's chance of inheriting the multi-billion dollar Carson Group from their grandfather. Left with nothing, Kevin almost gave up until fate brought him to Camilla Harry, the governor's daughter and a powerful fashion mogul. He saved her from drowning, revived her father when elite doctors failed, and unknowingly won her heart. With Camilla's support and his grandfather's final approval, Kevin reclaimed his birthright as CEO of the Carson Group. But becoming CEO was only the beginning. Old enemies circled. New rivals emerged. A secret alliance between his vengeful brother, a jealous royal, and a foreign corporate predator threatened to destroy everything Kevin built. Now, Kevin must fight not only for revenge but for survival, his love, and the empire he was always destined to lead.