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Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!
by Tao Gong Wang
In the late years of the Daqian era, tyrants roamed freely, war erupted endlessly, and the people could not sustain their lives. After transmigration, Chen Jie finds himself as a drunken gambler with a pair of unfortunate sisters at home.The elder one, Su Yunjin, is his wife, and he also has a five-year-old sister-in-law, Su Yunrui. Their family is so poor they can barely make ends meet. Then suddenly, his beautiful wife comes smiling, bringing him a bowl of hot porridge. "Husband, I was wrong y…
The Path of the Mysterious Hairpin
by Vergessenheit
In a city where neon lights flicker amidst the shadows of towering skyscrapers, an ancient prophecy whispers of a forgotten destiny.Xuan Xingli awakens in a dark alley—without memories, without a past, yet burdened with an unfathomable power. A crimson glow flickers in her eyes, data streams flood her mind, and a system’s cold voice welcomes her to the Absolute Evolution Program. But who is she? Why does the image of a silver-haired girl with violet eyes haunt her fragmented thoughts?As secrets …
I Woke the Sick and Disabled Prince on Our Wedding Night
by Fan Sauce
# PRINCE # ESCAPEFAMINELin Suisui, the legendary doctor of Medicine King Valley, saved countless lives during her life, but in the end, she died a tragic death when an arrow pierced her chest. When she opened her eyes once more, she had become the crown princess who had just married into the East Palace! Standing before her was a lackey eunuch who was going to kick her while she was down, and behind her was a sickly prince who was severely injured and unconscious…In desperation, Lin Suisui turne…
Golden Hairpin Locked in Copper Sparrow
by Elhafasya
Mencintai seseorang secara mendalam berarti ingin memenjarakannya dengan kunci emas.Saat Duan Yelin pertama kali melihat Xu Hang, dia ingin mengurungnya dan menyembunyikan kecantikannya di rumah emas—dan kenyataannya, dia melakukannya.Jika ia menangkapnya dengan paksa, ia adalah perampok; jika ia sabar dan acuh tak acuh, ia akan menjadi daging di sumpit orang lain.Xu Hang awalnya enggan, tetapi ia ingin hidup. Masih banyak hal yang belum ia lakukan, sehingga akhirnya ia memasuki Xiaotong Guan.In…
True Heir of Chaos: From Villainess to Empress
by Reiya_Alberich
===English Original Title: "Space Cultivation: Rebirth and Counterattack of the Little Orphan"(Note: Title adapted for tone and readability while preserving the story’s core themes.)===She died as a cannon fodder—now, reborn at the start, she’s rewriting her destiny.Jian Dan was always meant to be a stepping stone for the heroine, Yan Ran—betrayed, used, and discarded. But death gave her a second chance. Armed with memories of her past life, she reclaims her family’s lost heirlooms: a white magn…
Fine, Make Me Your Villainess
by Ava_Skyler
Layla had always been a kind woman who went out of her way to make others happy and succeeded while sacrificing her own. She gave everything she had achieved all through her life to ensure the happiness of those she loved. But she never imagined that the individuals she had once made her world would be the one responsible for her demise. When her role ended, they tossed her aside as if she were nothing.While waiting for her death in that cold cell, all she could think of was revenge. Her ex-frie…
Marry the Villain
by nnm88
In a previous life, Yu Lingxi was esteemed as the most beautiful woman in the capital city but was forced to be given to the Regent Prince Ning Yin. The regent prince, remarkably handsome but crippled in one leg, was a twisted and ruthless madman who killed his own kin.Yu Lingxi's greatest fear was seeing him wipe fresh blood from his hands while smiling and beckoning her over. Within two years of marriage, Yu Lingxi met a sudden demise. After her death, Ning Yin didn't hold a memorial service, …
Yumeiro Symphony (夢色シンフォニー)
by TsukasaCherry
In a city where music and dreams intertwine, a prestigious competition called the Symphonia Stage is held every decade. Contestants must perform breathtaking routines on the magical “Dream Stage,” where dance and song literally create illusions — called Dreamscapes — visible to the audience.Mio Hanabira, a cheerful but clumsy middle-schooler, stumbles upon an old, shimmering hairpin said to be a relic of the legendary “Dream Diva.” When she uses it, she discovers she can summon Dream Notes — mys…
Isekai As a wand
by Gamer_Fantasy
In the bustling streets of Shibuya, Hinagawa's ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with the enigmatic Nika leads to a fateful encounter with a runaway truck. As he faces the brink of death, a divine intervention by the goddess Celestia offers him a second chance at life—but with a twist.Reborn into a fantastical world of magic, Hinagawa discovers that his new form is not what he expected. Transformed into a sentient wand with the remarkable ability to shape-shift, he c…
Children Of The Mark : Story Of The Tainted Ones
by Aliyya_Olowolagba
Four hundred years ago, a man named Vasilus stole a crown and drowned an empire in blood.When he finally died stabbed by on hairpin of a woman he’d raped the priests said his sins were too great for hell alone to deal with.So his descendants would pay.That’s how it started.One cursed bloodline. Then thousands. Then millions.We’re called the Tainted Ones now.Branded at birth. Hated by law.I’m 06/50.I don’t have a name.My sister was all I had. Then she was raped and killed like her life meant not…
Bully and Bewitched
by Egilz_Roshi
At Aetheria Academy for the Arcane Arts, magic is power—and Kiria wields it all. With her dyed blond-brown hair, sharp teeth, and a smirk that cuts deeper than any spell, she’s the most feared witch in school. Kiria doesn’t just bully; she rules and owns. And when she sets her sights on Lis, a shy, lonely, freckled witch with a knack for potions, she decides to make her latest game personal.For Lis, Kiria’s attention is both a curse and a revelation. No one has ever noticed her before—let alone …
Rule-based Creepypasta: My Family is Not Normal
by WhiteBearB_EZ
Eerie phenomena are resurging, and rule-based creepypasta tales are invading the world.Zhou Bai, as the chosen one, enters the creepypasta game representing the Great Xia Kingdom.The first tale involves a family of four.[You live with your wife and parents, but remember, there are only three people in your house.][You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hairpin.][You and your wife have no children. If you hear a baby crying in the middle of the night, ignore it.][You have a black d…
Sekaidewa Daremoga Sorera O Sukidesu Isekai Mo Suki [Global Version]
by Hayusya
I heard a voice like in the heaven realm....Oh am I dead?! wait don't think like that just yet.But when I looked ahead, what I saw was an nympha in a bright white dress, and wearing a Marigold flower hairpin.Frankly I was confused, then the nympha told me her name, she was named Angela Marigold Megami which means she is a goddess.Eventually the goddess and I talked about how I could die, and when I found out that I was dead, I ended up being revived in another world with some skills that weren't…
Villainess's Redemption
by Althefarmer
A retake on the popular 'Into an otome villainess - must escape death' tale and a twist to make it my own. With an intro so later start.Hiro thought she had a rough time dealing with online school and lonesomeness with only her pal Cal to hang out with. Little did she know she would soon grow to miss those easier times. First, it's a mad prince that wanted her hand and next a dragon in her closet! How will she deal with all these troublesome dwarves? Did her hairpin just tell her what to do? Ro…
The Astral Pact
by Easterd
Amidst the whirlpool of power, Ming Xuan crosses paths with Xi Xuerong, the daughter of a merchant. Defiant of fate, she burns like wildfire against the ice encasing his heart. Her love for Bai Changming is pure—until a court conspiracy shatters her family at his hands. From then on, she drifts alone under the heavens, their fates diverging like stars never meant to meet. In the shadows of political intrigue, **Jiang Yi**, a cunning strategist, charms the court with his wit while secretly weavi…
Rebirth As My Love
by Diana_Yellow
When two people are holding hands and almost saying marriage vows, a silver arrow redeems the heart of the man.That man was Prince Pavo Cristatus, life companion to Princess Arabella Muticus.Blood flowed profusely, because the silver arrow pierced the heart and made Breathing stop for a moment. The shock and screams of the many people present, made Arabella instantly limp helplessly.In front of her, her life companion had to die a gruesome death.In the midst of her sadness because she was left b…
The Celestial Immortal is Pretending to Be Fragile Again Today
by Rome_Ulie
Lin Xiao, the primordial Starforge Sovereign and creator of the Nine Heavens, is done with eternal divinity. Bored of cosmic responsibilities, she seals her godhood into a jade hairpin and crashes into the modern mortal world for a millennium-long vacation. Now posing as a “delicate, porcelain-doll idol” in the Captial, she’s embraced her new life of absurd stardom—eating spicy hotpot, being mischievous on social media, and reducing every villain’s grand scheme into a slapstick punchline.But imm…
When We Crossed
by rvol_123
[ PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED ]When crossing the bridge of the afterlife, a bewildering event occurs where two deceased persons swap souls.“As I pleaded for pity, the boy, wearing a black silk mask to not reveal his face, mercilessly stabbed my forehead with his sharpened sword.”“I took the hairpin which ornamented her insipid corpse. The sharp ends of the pin punctured my heart.”Xiao Xu Sai, a 21 year old boy and Ling Hun Hong, an 18 year old girl are reincarnated, carrying each other's souls. …
Shall We Dance
by Night_Pholx
Straightlaced to the bone with relationships, Idia never found them fulfilling. Doing everything right made everything go wrong in some way or another. And with a final swear to live single with 5 cats, she was confident with that form of happiness.However, it only takes one person and unusual circumstances to change Idia's entire lifestyle.~*~"Yes mom, everything went perfectly okay. It's not like the plane caught fire." I giggle into the receiver and switch shoulders to finish unpacking Once s…
A Passing in the Antarctic [Rough Draft] [Flash Fiction/CreativeScene]
by FantasyPeddler
*This is a writing prompt response written for practice. Feedback welcome.*[Please note: Format of this writing response is in the style of a pseudo obituary. The author (me) was experimenting with a different style.]Writing prompt: Constrained writing response of 100-300 words to following story starter: "Night fell over the Antarctic glaciers and thousands of feet waddled forward to the edge of a precipice of ice and snow.An army of penguins stood and watched as the first contestants lined up …