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What would you do, if you accidentally had a mighty entity that forcefully went inside your body and offered you immense power? In the City of Polo de Oro. Damion Yuson, a college student, accidentally met an unknown individual who gave him a satchel that a syndicate who was chasing him was looking for. From the satchel, Damion uncovered a parasitic creature with a red stone glowing that unexpectedly dove inside his body. He later was found by the Syndicate and was brought to an old construction site where he was tortured and was persuaded to admit where he hid the satchel they were looking for. When Damion was heavily tortured he was dragged into a realm which an entity called Nayhemsia owns! Inside the realm, the entity requested Damion for a blood contract that permits him to use Damion's physical body as his vessel to combat the syndicate. When Damion agrees with the contract, his physical body transforms into an amorphous flaming being and now was being used by the Nayhemsia! The Nayhemsia was an immense and mighty being that easily butchered the syndicate. However, a strong individual who calls himself a member of Hellhound meddled in the fight and killed one of Damion's opponents. The Hellhound intends to capture Nayhemsia from Damion. Will the Nayhemsia be able to defeat this Hellhound or he would fall against it and be captured?

In a land shrouded in mystical aura, where the very air tingles with the power of cultivation, a lone figure walks down a desolate road. Li Wuji, a hunter from the small town of Blue Carp County, finds himself lost in the vast wilderness of the Qianlong Province. He has been on a journey for weeks, driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wrongfully imprisoned him in the dreaded Black Temple. As he wanders aimlessly, Li Wuji is drawn into a world of intrigue and danger. He soon discovers that his freedom is short-lived as the Six Sects, the most powerful and feared groups of cultivators on the continent, have set their sights on him. They are after a priceless treasure that he possesses, and will stop at nothing to get it. In his quest for revenge, Li Wuji journeys through the most treacherous places in the land. From the Sunken City, where the souls of the lost haunt the murky waters, to the Twilight Plains, where the shadows come alive and dance in the moonlight. He braves the Shadowy Forest, where the trees whisper secrets and the creatures lurking within are more than mere beasts. He crosses the vast expanse of the Pearl Lake, where the tranquil surface hides a deep and ancient magic. Along the way, Li Wuji encounters fierce creatures like Golden Lion and the Emerald Dragon, and mystic beings like the Moon Bear and the Shadow Lynx. He also meets other sects, some of which offer their aid, while others seek to hinder his progress. As he travels, Li Wuji's story will be whispered among the cultivators and ordinary folk alike. His name evokes a either sense of praise or disgust, for he is the hunter who dared to challenge the Six Sects

Struggling to make ends meet, former detective Manchester Duke is on the brink of losing everything. His wife has left him, taking all of ber belongings and leaving him to care for their one-year-old child alone. With a mountain of debt and a dwindling bank account, Manchester is desperate for a break. That's when he discovers the Intelligence Mode System (I-Mode), an advanced AI-powered tool designed to aid in mystery solving. As Manchester delves into the world of detective work with I-Mode's guidance, he begins to solve cases that have baffled the police department. Starting with the mysterious theft of the priceless "Starlight Serenade" necklace, Manchester must navigate a complex web of secrets, lies, and motives to uncover the truth. As he solves cases and gains recognition, Manchester becomes a sought-after detective, earning the respect of his peers and the admiration of the public. But with fame comes pressure, and Manchester must balance his growing reputation with the demands of being a single father. As he confronts the darker aspects of human nature, he begins to realize that I-Mode's guidance comes with a price. Will Manchester become the famous detective he aspires to be, or will the weight of his past mistakes and the pressure of his newfound fame consume him?

Ethan returns to reclaim his place from a family that once cast him aside. Armed with mysterious, inherited abilities from his dragon god ancestry, he begins to unravel the webs of deceit spun by those closest to him. As he confronts his manipulative grandfather and estranged ex-wife, Ethan’s supernatural powers of perception and healing begin to reshape not only his own fate but that of those he loves. But in the shadows of betrayal and intrigue, the true test of his strength is just beginning. Will he rise from the ashes of his past, or will the darkness consume him once again.

Vincent La Mec is a poor and struggling student at the prestigious Matisse University de Paris, he is the most humiliated and irritating student in school and everyone makes fun of him. He is treated as trash and other students use him as their errand boy. Vincent works multiple jobs just to cover his school bills and fend for himself. He is in a secret relationship with Rory McIlroy, one of the school's baddies. Rory broke up with him because he was too poor and without any presentable standards. Unknown to her and to Vincent, he is the heir to the La Mec $750 billion empire. The La Mec family was the richest in the world and Vincent was their lost son. Now, everyone who treated him as trash must witness his rise and rule.

Three years ago, a once-mighty warlord married the heiress of a powerful family to honor his late grandfather’s will. What was meant to be a shield of protection soon turned into a personal hell. Weakened and stripped of his former glory, he became the target of scorn and cruelty from his wife’s family. When betrayal struck from those closest to her, tearing apart everything she had built, walking away seemed like the only option. But her husband refused to give up—on their marriage, on her, or on himself. With the brilliant mind and tactical genius that once made him a legend, he vowed to take back everything that had been stolen. Amid family intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and enemies lurking in the shadows, they uncover a truth: true strength isn’t found in the body, but in an unyielding heart. And as betrayal pulls them closer, could the love they’ve long ignored finally take root?

Adam the Onmyōji is a story series that chronicled the adventures of Adam Wong Takahashi, a spirit master or Onmyoji at the revered sect Tenmen So. Trained in the craft of exorcism and gifted with the powers to communicate, control, and vanquish spirits from the other supernatural realms, Adam has been enlisted by the police to help them to crack many mysterious cases. With his powers, Adam is roped in by the police in to solve a new mystery. The story starts with a mysterious, and horrifying, death at the home of a Singapore tycoon. The death shook the police who swiftly swung into full-scale investigation. However, the victim’s clobbered demise drove police veteran Assistant Superintendent Visnu to suspect there may be supernatural forces at work, to enlist the help of Adam Wong to join the investigation. Adam's initial investigation led him to an unnerving encounter with an unknown dark and ominous spirit, lurking in the perimeters of the Chua Mansion. He was twice attacked and defeated as he moved from the human realm to the supernatural world to exorcise the dark spirit. Faced with a deadly foe, he enlisted the support of his fellow Onmyōji, Kelly Nishimura. Together, they began a deep investigation into the history of the mansion in a bid to quell the rise of darkness. As they plowed on, Adam found that his investigation gradually led him to discover a dark secret that threatened to tear apart the tycoon’s family. With dogged determination and his powers, Adam eventually discovered the cause of the deadly murder and resolved a decades-old mystery bringing peace and reconciliation. Book One promises to be a page-turning journey for the reader, serving up a story filled with nail-biting action, intrigue, and love.

Ever wondered why isekai protagonists always wake up comfortably in bed, complete with their predecessor's memories and a tearful sister/maid at their side? Well, our hero isn't so lucky. No convenient memory inheritance. No peaceful awakening. No helpful NPC guide. Instead, Kyle opens his eyes to find himself bound and at the mercy of a ruthless sorceress wielding a whip, demanding answers he doesn't have. Zero tutorial, straight to the boss fight. "Talk! Or else…" "Lady, I don't even know who I am!" Trapped in a medieval fantasy world where magic is heresy and the Church hunts practitioners without mercy, Kyle must navigate political intrigue, dodge religious persecution, and somehow survive the schemes of a dangerous sorceress - all while armed with nothing but his wits and a mysteriously acquired AI companion with a talent for unhelpful commentary. Welcome to a fantasy world where: Your enemies are smarter than you Your allies might kill you tomorrow The Church wants you dead And your snarky AI buddy won't stop critiquing your life choices

Matteo De Cannio's life took a drastic turn when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. De Cannio Militao, passed away in a tragic road accident. Left in the care of his wicked stepmother, Lily De Cannio, Matteo's life became a living hell. His stepmother, a notorious drug dealer, mistreated and bullied him relentlessly. Despite the hardships, Matteo's fortunes changed when the Italian Government offered him a scholarship to study at a prestigious university. However, his stepmother refused to let him accept the offer. Forced to sell his stepmother's illicit drugs on the streets, Matteo's life took a devastating turn when he was killed by the police. But fate had other plans for him. Matteo awakened in a London hospital with a mysterious System that promised him unimaginable wealth and power to exact revenge on those who wronged him. His stepmother, who had killed him, was at the top of his list. With his newfound wealth and fame, Matteo became a force to be reckoned with, establishing big companies around the world. But as he plotted his revenge, he couldn't shake off the feeling that his stepmother's wickedness would not be easily defeated. As Matteo navigated his new life, he wondered: Would he survive his stepmother's evil schemes, even with his newfound power? What would happen when Mrs. Lily De Cannio discovered that Matteo was alive? The battle for revenge had just begun.

Rafael De Carlies was merely an ordinary soldier in the eyes of the Hurbret family, someone considered lowly and powerless. No one knew that behind his simple appearance, he was the heir to royal blood and a legendary sword master, possessing dark magical powers capable of subduing the demonic creatures that threatened the kingdom's borders. To fulfill his mentor’s last request, Rafael married Annette Hurbret—a woman who never truly loved him. For three years, Rafael secretly protected the Hurbret family from danger and built their wealth, hoping that one day he could have the family he dreamed of. However, his happiness was shattered when he discovered Annete’s betrayal with a marquess. Annette and her family scorn Rafael as a parasite and mercilessly divorce him. But they were unaware of one thing—the power that Rafael had restrained all this time to protect them. Now, hatred and darkness were Rafael’s loyal companions. As the magical protection he had provided disappeared, demonic creatures returned to destroy the Hurbret family, and Rafael vowed to repay all the betrayals they had inflicted.