Thorns of Lust and Shadow

She died with tears in her eyes and a knife in her heart—betrayed by the man she loved the most. Now, she’s reborn two years before her tragic end. Smarter. Colder. Stronger. Hailey Tang has only one goal: protect herself and make those who hurt her pay, especially her cold, ruthless husband—Ethan Yu, the CEO who used her, broke her, and discarded her like trash. But when Hailey starts pulling away, Ethan begins to lose control. The woman he once ignored is now the only one he can’t stop thinking about. “You want a divorce? Over my dead body.” She’s done with him. But he’s just getting started. Can love rise from the ashes—or will their second chance burn them both?

Seventeen-years old Taiga Sakamoto barely survive on the street of Osaka, doing underground fights for a run of money. Son of a once-feared underground fighter and an immigrant mother who disappeared without a trace and left him alone, Taiga grows up with nothing but his fists and fire. One day, he's saved by a retired unknown boxer from getting beaten by the local gang. Seeing fire and determination in his eyes, Taiga was offered to join Glory Gym, an old rundown boxing gym barely holding onto its last generation of fighters. There he going to start on his journey becoming champion and achieving glory. Taiga enters a world where boxing isn’t just sport—it’s blood, pain, history, and heart. With every jab and hook, he uncovers not only the sport’s discipline but the ghosts of his past. Can he rise through the brutal amateur ranks and chase the fading dream of becoming a champion? Or will he burn out like the broken warriors before him? "No corner to retreat to. No towel to throw in. Just glory—or silence." (It's heavily inspired by Hajime No Ippo)

What would you do if you gained the opportunity to exert revenge on your worst enemy? What would you do if you had a second chance to correct the mistakes of your past? Luxane Enstar had gained such an opportunity and with that chance given to him, he swore to complished a singular purpose: "The Hero must die by my hands." That was his oath. —–– Disclaimer: Cover is not mine and belongs solely to the artist

A mysterious VR game company has unleashed a revolutionary MMORPG, Ascension of Souls, a game so advanced it threatens to blur the line between reality and fiction. Marketed as a groundbreaking innovation, it promised to change the world—but for Leo, it’s far more than just a game. It’s his only hope for survival. Thrown into an expansive, ever-shifting world, Leo fights alongside a growing circle of powerful allies—each with their own ambitions, rivalries, and hidden pasts. Like them, he can level up, grow stronger, and carve his path through a world where strength is everything. But unlike anyone else, he possesses a pair of mysterious bracelets, a power seemingly tied to him alone, unlocking fragmented memories of a past he doesn’t remember. As whispers of forgotten legends surface and unseen forces pull the strings behind the game’s mechanics, Leo realizes that survival isn’t just about leveling up—it’s about unraveling a truth buried deep within the game itself. But uncovering the truth comes at a cost—one that could rewrite everything he knows

The cards all contain a mystery, and a mystery is always something very dark and enchanting. There are people who want to know their fate, and there are people who are just curious. In general, the cards don't like to be teased and they don't know what to joke about. Sometimes there are some things, it's best not to know too much. So the card you chose, what is it?

A lone figure, draped in a cloak woven from the threads of possibility, extended a hand toward the void. Where fingers brushed the air, the fabric of reality trembled, bending to an unseen will. The fabrics rose and crumbled in an instant, space and time rewound their course, and stars flared into being before collapsing into nothingness. This was not magic, nor was it divine intervention—it was the will of the Beholder. The Beholder’s breath was steady, but their mind a storm. With every shift in reality, memories flickered in and out of existence. A name lost. A face forgotten. They had shaped worlds, rewritten destinies, but now, the price of power gnawed at the edges of their soul. From the distance, beyond the undulating horizon where time held no meaning, a presence stirred. A ripple of something greater—something ancient and watchful. A voice, neither spoken nor heard, resonated in the Beholder’s mind. *You meddle where none should tread. The Balance must be upheld.* The Beholder’s lips curled into a bitter smile. “Balance is but an illusion,” they whispered, and with a mere thought, the sky shattered into a thousand reflections of possibility.

Basically a retelling of the whole series but in a version where Ben has a twin sister who also gets her own Omnitrix at the same time as Ben. second thing: Five years later Ben and Jen 10, the twins have settled down in Bellwood, trying to live as normal lives as possible. But when an alien conspiracy looms over Earth, the Omni-Team must reassemble, gaining some new friends and enemies along the way. What secrets will be revealed? What sacrifices will be made? And what is this destiny the Protectors see in Jen? Find out by reading. third thing: After their secret is revealed, Ben and Jen are moving on to new adventures with their new Ultimatrixes providing tons of new possibilities. Certainly going to be a help with the many dangerous trials awaiting for them. Members of the Scarlet Army: Queen Scarlett/The Scarlet Warrior (OC), Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden), Kratos (God of War), Bayonetta, Avatar Korra (Avatar: The Legend of Korra), Dante (Devil May Cry), Eddie Riggs (Brutal Legend), Scorpion (Mortal Kombat), Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat), Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII), Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII), Cole MacGrath (inFAMOUS), Caitlyn Kiramman (League of Legends), Ahri (League of Legends), Sona (League of Legends), Annie (League of Legends), Jinx (League of Legends), Raiden (Metal Gear), Sora (Kingdom Hearts), Lara Croft (Tomb Raider), Asura (Asura's Wrath), Aloy (Horizon: Zero Dawn), Jack Marston (Red Dead Redemption), Sasha Waybright (Amphibia), Alita (Alita: Battle Angel), Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher), 2B (NieR: Automata), Connor (Detroit: Become Human), Fenyx (Immortals: Fenyx Rising) P.S- Ben 10 belongs to Man of Action!

a kingdom where love is both a blessing and a curse, Amina is the last hope for peace between two warring realms. As the daughter of a powerful noble family, she is betrothed to Prince Aric, a prince from a rival kingdom, in an effort to unite their people. Their marriage, arranged since childhood, promises to end the bitter feud that has plagued both nations for generations. However, their union is anything but ordinary. As the wedding day approaches, Amina begins to experience strange, uncontrollable flashes of an ancient flame—powerful, mysterious magic that has lain dormant within her family for centuries. This gift, or curse, is both a blessing and a deadly secret. With every surge of the flame, Amina discovers that she holds the key to not only her own destiny but the fate of both kingdoms. Bound by duty yet drawn to the enigmatic prince, Amina’s emotions are torn between her growing affection for Aric and the weight of her inherited powers, which are more dangerous than she ever imagined. As political intrigue and dark family secrets unfold, Amina must navigate a world of power, betrayal, and passion. With enemies lurking at every turn, she must decide if her love for Aric is enough to change the course of history—or if her powers will destroy them both. In a world where fate is often written in flames, Amina will learn that the greatest battle is not just for the kingdom—but for her heart.

Year 32 of Konoha. It was lunchtime at the Ninja Academy. Kenshi, a newcomer from Earth, accepted a rice ball from Minato, whose smile was as bright and warm as the sun. As he took a bite, Kenshi couldn't help but think about Minato's tragic fate. "To change the ninja world, I need to start by saving the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato," he thought to himself. But fate had other plans. Before Kenshi could even begin his mission, Minato who noticed something off about Kenshi. Turned him in to the Anbu, Konoha's secret police. Kenshi was then sent to a special interrogation room, a place reserved for spies. Kenshi inside the room, stared blankly. Betrayal. He had been betrayed by the very person he intended to save. His original plan was in ruins. Now, he had a new mission: Destory Konoha. ---------------------------------- Shixie here, IDK where this is going yet, I've only read the first early chapters and I love the story so far, with a unique path, where he's going against Konoha, Hope you guys will like this too ^^