Crown of Ruins/Garden of the Exiles

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.gg/5VVpgK9DUU

Dove Sterling, a twenty two year old CEO of one of the biggest Beauty companies in the country, and a mother of a three years old adorable little boy. She, one day four years, under the influence of a drug, given to her by a 'friend' by trick, spends a night with a complete stranger, whom she doesn't even remember. But days later, while she tries to forget about it, and wants to move on with life, her life comes to a screeching halt, when she finds out that she is pregnant! And if all this was any less of a problem, a bunch of people were always on her toes! Waiting for every opportunity to see her suffer. But Dove? she wouldn't ever let them have this luxury. Dante Lancaster, the owner of the world's largest security firm, and the heir of one of the richest families, finds himself head over heels with the unknown woman he had spent his first night with. She was almost itched into his mind. But a thunder broke above his head, when he finds out that, the girl was none other than the granddaughter of his saviour. Someone, he respected dearly. But that did not lessen his craze for her. He was obsessed. And then he learnt that she was pregnant with his child! And that was the moment, that he swore to make her his. But life happened, and things spiralled in such ways, that Dove went abroad, giving birth to her son there, while Dante kept fighting his demons, while keeping an eye on her. And after three years... Fate happened in such ways, that he had to protect her and he incharge of her and her son's safety. So will our Male Lead be able to use his chance and make the woman of his dreams all his, by heart and soul, while the little 'Mommy's protector' doesn't give him a break! His own son is being a trouble for him! Dante had a headache coming from his own blood

SPOILER ALERT Li Xuan, a cunning and cold-hearted auctioneer, has set his sights on dominating not just the Lower Realms, but the entire universe. Gifted with an extraordinary mind technique—the Voidheart Enlightenment Sutra—he can manipulate fate itself, solidifying his power and wealth with each calculated move. His ascent is driven by the accumulation of treasures, knowledge, and influence, but the true cost of his rise is the ruthless destruction of anyone standing in his path. In a world where strength dictates survival, Li Xuan’s ambitions extend far beyond the mere collection of riches. As he navigates the complex web of power, betrayal, and politics, he cultivates not only his own strength but manipulates the destinies of those around him. With his auction house, the Karmic Refinement Pavilion, at the center of his operations, Li Xuan draws power from the deals he brokers, collecting ancient relics and arcane treasures while quietly bending fate to his advantage. As Li Xuan gains control over the Lower Realms, and secures his place as an influential player in the Upper Realms, his plans take an even darker turn. Using his forbidden technique, he forces himself to endure unimaginable pain, ascending to greater heights while exploring the depths of karma and fate. With a vast network of loyal generals and elites under his command, he rises to orchestrate a cosmic-scale auction—the Celestial Auction, where immortals, gods, and powers beyond mortal understanding gather to trade life-altering artifacts and secrets. However, as his power grows, so does the price of his ambition. Betrayals from former allies, doubts within his ranks, and forces beyond his control threaten to destabilize his meticulously crafted empire. In the shadows, ancient immortal forces begin to stir, and Li Xuan must decide whether he will solidify his rule or face the collapse of everything he has built. Heaven Auctioneer: Monarchs of the Million Realm is a dark fantasy journey of manipulation, power, and the relentless pursuit of dominance. With a heart as cold as his ambition, Li Xuan will stop at nothing to secure his place as the supreme ruler of the realms. But as he walks the razor's edge between enlightenment and madness, he must confront the true cost of manipulating fate itself.

Princess Amelia was born into a life of grace and innocence—until everything she loved was ripped away. After her ruthless uncle murdered her parents, she was left with no choice but to raise her younger brother on her own. King Henderson, consumed by grief and vengeance, makes a devastating mistake. When he’s told that Amelia’s father is the man responsible for his own parents’ brutal deaths, he lashes out the only way he knows how—by kidnapping the princess and swearing to make her suffer for the past. But everything changes when he uncovers the truth: Amelia is innocent. What happens when his hatred turns into obsession? What happens when his cruelty leads to a consequence neither of them expected—her pregnancy? And what happens when Henderson finally learns that the man he thought was her father… never was? Will he be able to let go of the past? Or will his thirst for revenge destroy the only person who ever touched his heart?

Warning: Bloody, Brutal, and few adult chapters. 18+ read only. Billions of light years away, on a planet where magic flows through every creature, two dominant species battle for supremacy, 'Humans and Ants'. In this world, Ants aren’t just insects, they are the most intelligent and powerful race who challenged humans, wielding magic and evolving in ways no one can predict. Reborn as an ant in this brutal, predator-filled realm, Kai refuses to accept a life of insignificance. With a sarcastic system, ultimate skills, bizarre evolution choices, and a talent for chaos, he sets out to defy fate. From dodging death against Dragon Men, Ape Men, Wolf Men and Termite Kings, etc to building his own army, Kai’s journey is one of relentless growth, cunning strategy, and outrageous battles. Survive! Evolve! Conquer! The world isn’t ready for the rise of the most overpowered ant in history. --- {Title: Rise of the Ant God (might change later.)} [ -WAS 2025 CONTEST- ] ---- Show some support by:- 100 comments= 1 extra chapter. 300 power stone= 1 extra chapter 50 Golden tickets= 1 extra chapter. 1 Castle= 5 extra chapter. Thanks you. -------------------