A Serpent's Tale

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

Yue Xuexia is just an ordinary salted fish that rarely lives in her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talent scrolls, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. One morning, with her eyes groggily and blurry, Xuexia was welcomed by a holographic screen only she could see. Yes, like the ones in the novels and manga. Ding! Xuexia waves her hand in the empty air and mumbles, "Noisy, I told you to turn off the damn alarm, whoever owns it!" When a robotic voice lingered near her ears saying, Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million RMB in cash!] Xuexia, who is currently in need of great money, was in disbelief as she looked at the words one million and laughed. "Heh~ even in my dream, I was wishing to receive free money. What nonsense, let's go back to sleep. Yue Xuexia was about to close her eyes back to sleep when the old touch screen phone near her pillow vibrates. Bzzt~ Bzzzzzt~ "Urg~ who the hell is calling now?" complained Yue Xuexia in her half-asleep state. She picked up the phone only to see a message notification saying the following words: [Your bank card account ending with 5567 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:45 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,003,000.00 RMB (Autumn Field landbank)] Yue Xuaxia mumbled in disbelief and said, "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

Fifty years ago, the world changed forever when Earth was mysteriously connected to the Primordial World, a reality that operates like a game. This world can only be entered by Awakeners—people who have awakened with special powers. However, out of fifteen billion humans, only one million have this privilege. Enzo, a poor young man with no connection to the Primordial World, should have had no chance of becoming an Awakener. However, against all odds, he awakens... and more than that, he gains an innate skill unheard of before—the ability to make skills with only his imagination. In a world where power determines everything, how will a nameless young man carve his own path?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a peaceful world suddenly transformed into a chaotic RPG? This is the story of Elcron, a once-tranquil land now overrun by monsters and adventurers, where a young man with a glitching system and a sentient glitch must uncover the secrets behind the transformation, all while battling bizarre creatures, forging unlikely alliances, and climbing impossibly tall towers that pierce the very fabric of reality.

Living life in this new world was already hard enough.... So why? Why is the villainess of this world obsessed with me?

Just try it, I'm sure you will find it interesting The story is a mix of sci-fi and fantasy with elements of mystery as well. Update is twice daily. ------------------- In the year 2027, changes start occurring across the Earth, weird happenings in the ocean, changes in the chemical composition of the Earth bringing about a new atmosphere and echoes about the past of the Earth resurfacing. Across the globe, the new change brings along a wide spread mutation among all living creatures as they engage in a contest for survival and supremacy among those in the planet and foreign enemies. David being one of the early mutants in the world tries to understand the essence of his ability and the potential disaster it could bring to both himself and the world as a whole. He embarks on his dream journey of living his life being the one in control and not being left with no choice against anyone, trying to overcome his childhood traumas. ----------------------------` The main protagonist is actively searching for ways to gain powers and does not take any chances using everything in his arsenal to overcome the challenges he faces. He is the type that actively engages in activities publicly with different personas while keeping his real self hidden. Please show support if you like the story! Thank you.

|| To all the readers who are grieving over Caelestis Lanister’s death. I deeply apologize but this character always deserved death in my eyes of justice. Although he was a good leader, a good friend, probably a good son, yet he was never a good friend or boyfriend to Stella. Even after going through all his sins, if you still sympathize with him. I have an offer for you. Would you like to change the destiny of Caelestis Lanister? Yes/No|| A translucent blue window appeared in front of Eleanore, who had just opened her eyes in a strange white place, after meeting her end in a Traffic accident. Eleanore finds herself in a new world, with a mission to change the destiny of her favorite character from a book she had recently read, "Revenge is her only desire." Tired from her daily struggles, she was ready to venture into a new life of the rich, but to her dismay. She finds herself in the body of the villainess that dies in the first chapter of the novel, who shares the same name as hers, Eleanore Sinclair. Moreover, the day she enters into her body is the day she gets killed by Caelestis for harming his lover, Stella. Eleanore binded by the system that guided her through in her mission of changing Caelestis’ fate, realizes that the system favoured Stella over her. She struggles to keep herself alive, while working on Caelestis and Stella's relationship. As she tries to save Stella from the obsessive grasps of Caelestis, she finds herself getting entangled with the notorious villain. As tension and hatred between them rises, a love blooms between them which gives nothing but pain in return. The male lead being her own brother, will she be able to save Caelestis which is no longer her mission but her love? _______ “Lies!” he spat again, his voice rising. “I will kill you, Eleanore. If you ever try to do that to her again, I will kill you.” His words cut through her, burning with hatred and fear. Anger surged within her as she fought against him. She had never intended to hurt Stella, not once. The blame lay with the original owner of the body, not her. Why must she listen to these accusations? “I have no such intentions!” she shouted at his face, gasping to find breath. “Let me go!” Her foot lashed out, kicking him in the thigh, but he quickly pinned it down as well. Exhausted from her useless struggles, Eleanore realized she had to gather her strength and then perhaps bite off some skin from his handsome face. “You are just an obsessed man,” she snarled. “You don’t know how to treat a woman. You’re killing her!” Before she could finish, Caelestis silenced her with a violent grip around her throat. His hand tightened around her neck, cutting off her breath. Her wrists were free, but now her neck was caught, and every breath became a struggle. Panic surged through her as she struggled to find, her nails digged deep into at his arm in a desperate attempt to free herself. Caelestis’ true nature had finally appeared in front of Eleanore, and it scared her. She had already been afraid of him, but now the fear felt like it was gripping her very soul. Note: This is a dark fantasy romance novel. A war between Love and Obsession.

The war is over—but not for Harry. Thrown into an alternate reality where Neville is "The Boy Who Lived". How will the powerful Shadow Mage Harry Potter get accustomed to a new life as a "Nobody"?

Born in the modern world, after a tragic plane crash our MC is transported into the body of a boy in the Narutoverse. But is there something special about him? Can he survive in a world filled with conflict and death? One way or another, he'll get what every anime fan wants: to interfere in the plot and turn everything upside down. Witness, savior, or villain, only time will tell what he truly becomes. _______________ Expect a straightforward story, without excessive internal dialogue or plot fillers. The beginning is a bit rushed, and time jumps will be frequent until we reach the beginning of the original story. I've tried to portray a protagonist as realistic as possible in a completely fantastical world. This is my first work, and English is not my native language. I welcome any constructive criticism. Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters.

I used to be just a regular girl, glued to my phone, addicted to every form of entertainment, terrified of boredom. Now? I'm stuck in Hel, not Hell with double Ls, but the Asgardian version. No people. No Wi-Fi. No end in sight. Just me, the silence, and a rock I named Rocky. He's an asshole, by the way. For 365 days, I've been trapped in this void, isolated in Hela's body, gifted with a system that grants me powers based on the dangers I survive each day. Sounds cool, right? It's not. Try getting the Super Soldier Serum when you can already crush Thor's hammer with your bare hands. Try receiving the Hito Hito no Mi when there's not even a stray squirrel to feed it to. [The host has survived 365 days in the Marvel Universe. Current threat: Odin. Reward: Astral Projection Information.] "Sh*t. Another useless skill." ..... So you know, advanced chapters on Patreon: patreon.com/Codeblack659