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Hearts of the Scorched Marches

Survive the wasteland. Build a utopia. Fall for five impossible mates. In a world where water is currency and the sun burns hope to ash, Meera has nothing left to lose. Betrayed by the man she loved, hunted by the warlord who murdered her father, she flees into the Scorched Marches with a ragtag band of outcasts—beastmen from warring clans who have nowhere else to go. She expects to die in the wasteland. Instead, she becomes their leader. But survival demands more than strategy and sacrifice. It demands alliances with creatures who remember when humans were prey. It demands building settlements in a land that kills the weak. And it demands confronting the five males whose scents call to something primal in her soul—a fated bond she can neither understand nor deny. Kael, the brooding wolf-blooded alpha who challenges her at every turn. Tor, the patient stone-skinned builder who sees her as more than a survivor. Syan, the mysterious serpent healer who tastes her future in venom-laced visions. Rion, the restless hawk-eyed scout who fears commitment more than death. Drayn, the fierce fire-touched smith whose possessive love could consume them both. Five clans. Five mates. One impossible choice—or is it? As dust storms ravage the plains and rival clans circle like predators, Meera must navigate not just the politics of building a utopia, but the dangerous intimacy of hearts that hunger for her touch. Each male offers a piece of what she's lost—protection, stability, understanding, joy, passion. Each bonding ritual binds her deeper to a species she was taught to fear. But love in the wasteland is never simple. Jealousy flares. Ruts bring primal intensity. The settlement whispers about the human who dares claim five beastmen mates. And when ancient prophecies speak of sky fire and the collapse of everything she's built, Meera must decide: Can she be the heart that holds five souls together—or will choosing them all destroy everything? Perfect for readers who crave: * Steamy reverse harem romance with emotional depth * Fated mates from diverse beastmen clans (wolf, stone, serpent, hawk, fire) * Survival and settlement-building stakes * Enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, forced proximity, and possessive males * Ancient Indian cultural influences (inspired by Draupadi's five husbands) * Touch-starved heroine discovering pleasure without guilt * Claiming rituals, scent bonds, and primal mating dynamics In the Scorched Marches, love isn't weakness—it’s the only thing worth fighting for.
Anime_Rise · 1.5k Views

I’m in Honkai, But Why Is the Narrator So Weird?!

After being isekai'd to Nagazora City in the Honkai-verse and realizing it's early 2014—right before the outbreak of the 3rd Honkai Eruption—Lin Yu chooses his path. If the grind doesn't kill you, then grind until you die. "My precious Honkai, today, I'm going to out-grind you to death!" Day 2 in the Honkai-verse. System: [Host, you have budding young ladies here like the Tuna, the Herrscher of Thunder (Mei), and Bronya, as well as captivating, mature women like Himeko and Cocolia—] "Shut up. Do not disturb my dao heart." Even though I out-grinded the Herrscher of Thunder, it's not enough. Keep grinding. Day 40 in the Honkai-verse. Today I out-grinded Chiyou, but it was just a kill-steal. Not enough, keep grinding. Day 85 in the Honkai-verse. Today I cut the life-drained Kevin in half, but it's still not enough. Keep grinding. Day 115 in the Honkai-verse. Although Otto has been vanquished, he died without the chance to become a false god, so it is what it is. Keep grinding. Day 236 in the Honkai-verse. After grinding for eight months, Lin Yu stood in the Sea of Quanta, gazing at the Cocoon of Finality before him, a slight smirk playing on his lips. "Yo, Cocoon, are you ready?" "Now, it's my turn to 'embrace' you!" Note: This is a translation. Original name is "人在崩坏,这个旁白不对劲". All credit goes to the original author. Changed Lin Yu -> Leo Ash (Completion Note: This translation concludes the Honkai Impact 3rd story arc. The original work extends into Honkai: Star Rail, but those chapters are not yet included.)
PageParagon · 932.7k Views

The Revenge Of Duchess Sinclair

Her Ladyship Anastasia Roseline Sinclair of Florence believed she had everything: a noble title, a promising future, and the love of Aaron Dinkley—the charming son of Duke Andrew Dinkley of Fortshire, one of Flambodia’s most powerful fiefs. Childhood sweethearts, Anastasia and Aaron were raised to believe they were destined for each other. But destiny is a cruel mistress. On the eve of her succession to Duchess of Florence, Anastasia is betrayed—by Aaron, the man she loved, her stepsister, and her own family. Stripped of her title, murdered in cold blood, and discarded like refuse in the wastelands, she is left to die. Yet death does not claim her. At the brink of death, Anastasia is reborn—not as a phoenix, but as a vulture. A vulture ready to devour the flesh and bones of her enemies. Cold and ravenous for retribution. She will reclaim her crown, her dignity, and her name. And she will make them all bleed. Because revenge is a meal best served cold. ......... Crown Prince Daniel Maxwell Devonte of Flambodia is feared across kingdoms. Ruthless in battle, merciless in court, he is known as the Dragon—a warrior whose enemies tremble at the mere mention of his name. His fame attracted him more enemies than friends including his own family. His own father King Reginald the Fifth, hated him but mostly feared him because of his power. Rumours swirled in the wind that his mother the former Queen cheated on the King and that he was not his son. However, rumours based on assumptions could not be regarded as evidence. Although it did not stop the current Queen and her minion children to peck around them and use them to their advantage in order to taint his already spoiled reputation. Daniel wears revenge like armor, his fury buried beneath layers of strategy and silence. He trusts no one. Loves no one. Until he meets her. The fiery red-haired stranger with eyes like embers and a soul forged in betrayal. Anastasia. Together, they are chaos incarnate. Two broken souls bound by vengeance, drawn together by bloodshed and ambition. Their enemies will fall. Their kingdoms will burn. And the world will learn what happens when you cross a Duchess and a Dragon.
LEAH_VURAYAYI · 16.3k Views

THE SILENT SYMPHONY

In a world that only hears shouts, his silence is a weapon. Orphaned and mute, Mateo Álvarez communicates through the beautiful game. After a tragic accident steals his voice, it grants him something else: an extraordinary ability to see the flow of play before it happens, a gift he calls The System. On the pitch, he is a prodigy, a conductor of silent symphonies, reading the game with a genius that leaves scouts and legends in awe. His talent earns him a destiny at FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy. Under the wing of mentors like Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi, Mateo flourishes, his dream of one day representing Spain on the world stage feeling closer than ever. He becomes their golden boy, a symbol of pure footballing intellect, and the heart of a new generation. But when the club’s soul is traded for corporate interests, Mateo’s greatest strength is recast as a liability. To the new board, a star who cannot speak is a star who cannot sell. Betrayed by the institution he called home, the boy who dreamed in goals is cast out at sixteen, his future shattered. Now, Mateo must journey beyond the only home he’s ever known. Armed only with his preternatural gift and a resilience forged in silence, he must find a new team willing to listen not to his voice, but to his vision. His quest is no longer just for club glory, but to prove a devastating truth to those who discarded him: that the most powerful language in football isn’t spoken at all. The Silent Symphony is an unforgettable underdog story about the corruption of dreams, the beauty of resilience, and the unspoken bonds that define us. It's a journey across the fierce landscapes of European football to reclaim a stolen destiny, one perfect pass at a time. **** DISCLAIMER: The contents of 'THE SILENT SYMPHONY' is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, businesses, locations, events, and incidents portrayed within this book are either the products of the author's imagination or have been used in a fictitious manner. Any similarity to actual persons, whether living or deceased, or to real-world events is entirely coincidental. References to real companies, football clubs and organizations are included for storytelling purposes only and are not intended to depict the actual actions or involvement of these entities. The use of these names does not aim to harm, defame, or discredit any company, football club or organization.
Malinote · 1m Views

Pawns : Rise Against the Strings

What if the thoughts in your head aren't actually yours? Picture this: someone's losing their mind trying to save the person they love most. There's a voice on the phone—cold, synthetic, playing games. Riddles with impossible answers. A countdown ticking toward something unthinkable. They're racing through traffic, heart pounding, memories surfacing like shrapnel. Every decision feels urgent. Every emotion feels real. But here's the thing that'll keep you up at night: None of it was supposed to work. The riddles? Designed to have no right answer. The call? Never meant to save anyone. The choices? An illusion wrapped in desperation. And that voice on the other end—the one pulling strings with such cruel precision? They have no idea someone's pulling theirs too. See, while our victim is breaking down, convinced their panic is their own, and while the tormentor is getting off on their power, drunk on control... There's someone else. Sitting in a dark office. Watching both of them on different screens. Smiling at how perfectly the pieces are moving. The victim can't see their strings. The tormentor can't feel the hand moving them. And that's the whole point. This is a story about control so deep it controls the controllers. About how every emotion you think is genuine—love, fear, guilt, even the sick thrill of having power over someone—might just be responses someone programmed into you before you even knew you existed. About the possibility that free will is just a story we tell ourselves while we follow invisible scripts. One person thinks they're fighting for survival. Another thinks they're the puppet master. But both are dancing. And neither of them chose the music. Because real control doesn't look like chains. It looks like freedom. It feels like choice. It sounds like your own voice in your head. Until you realize it was never yours at all.
Anvata_Fableseed · 10.1k Views

shadow slave monarch of crimson

Most stories start the same way. You either have the slum rat who claws his way out of the mud, drenched in blood and sweat until he becomes a god… or the golden child, heir to some ancient clan — fallen or thriving, it doesn’t matter. Either way, they’re destined for greatness. Alucard was destined for death. In the original Shadow Slave timeline, his fate was sealed: die in his very first Nightmare. As Rain’s adoptive older brother — just as close and beloved as the canon one — his tragedy was meant to end there. But fate made a mistake. Alucard survived the Nightmare he was [Fated] to die in… and the price of that survival was a path no human should ever walk — a path paved with death, sin, and horrors beyond mortal understanding. To claim even a fragment of salvation, he must defy the destiny written for him. He must face terrors that twist reality, monsters born from blood and hatred, and the sins that cling to his soul like chains. This is the story of a man who should not exist a man who was never meant to defy fate and a man who will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves --- I'm really bad at writing synopsis so just read the story I promise it's peak some background info if you are curious Alucard is the same age as Effie and Kai Al is not a self insert he is his own character not me putting myself in the story and you can tell that pretty early in the novel there is a ton of unique lore and characters so if you're interested please read it
bad_gamer_novels · 375.3k Views

I Reincarnated… and Became the One Above All

When death becomes a doorway rather than an end, Raziel Ælnoûs awakens as an existence beyond definition—a being who designed his own rebirth. Untethered from noble bloodlines, gods, or fate itself, Raziel enters a world scarred by an ancient Great Cataclysm, where reality fractured, Outer Gates began to appear, and the mythical ABSOLUTE TOWER OF OUTER REALITIES descended upon existence. Guided by the GREAT SYSTEM, a system that does not bind but reveals, Raziel possesses absolute authority, infinite potential, and powers sealed only by his own will. While others struggle to climb the ladder of strength—from city-shattering warriors to low-multiversal elites—Raziel stands as something else entirely: an unknowable constant observing a fragile world. Accepted into the divine ACADEMY, a sanctuary of heavenly palaces and ancient technology, Raziel hides his true nature among first-year students, each gifted and powerful in their own right—yet infinitely beneath him. As Outer Gate trials loom and the Academy Test approaches, fate begins to bend around his presence. Monsters evolve. Laws tremble. And even gods feel unease. But Raziel does not seek domination. He seeks understanding. As the Tower watches, realities converge, and sealed truths begin to stir, one question echoes across existence: What happens when the one who stands above all finally decides to climb? This is not a story of growth. It is the story of inevitability.
Bd_Nd · 10k Views