murky boundaries
Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
by Moonlit Penglai Princess
To survive, the unfortunate Gong Qiying, who became the lord of the Sein Dungeon, had to make his dungeon extremely "hellish": Doors that "cannot be opened from this side", treasure chests "triggering teleport traps", a three hundred and sixty-five mile journey from the starting point to the BOSS room with no place to rest, monster knights with great bows on either side of a narrow bridge, and sinister ambushes around corners. There's also unavoidable visits to poisonous pits and hidden paths...…
Reborn As the School Hunk's Dearest Daughter
by Here Comes Souther
Young and filial Fu Ting loved her father above all things, so when she had the chance to turn things around from her father's past, she promised to follow through her mission until the very end.Fu Ting, daughter of a famous actor, watched as her father succumbed to his untimely fall from stardom and his eventual passing. When met with her own demise, the heavens granted her something no one could only dream of—time travel to amend her father's murky past. Although Fu Pei was a supposedly col…
Ascension : Dawn Of The Third Evolution
by Lu_Shui
Maximillian's hands cupped Julian's face, his thumbs tracing the soft contours of the latter's jaw. He leaned in, their breaths mingling in an exchange of pheromones. Julian felt the heat radiating from Maximillian's body, his own heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. Only a whisper of space separated their lips from each other.Maximillian's voice was a husky sigh against Julian's mouth. "If you don't want this, push me away."The challenge hung heavy in the air, but Julian met it he…
The Murky Depths
by Kassandra Lea
While Keston enjoys his occasional video game tournaments with the kid across the hall, he's grown tired of the daily grind of his job. With a bit of a push from his boss, he heads out for a weekend at his family's cabin in Kona Woods. A little time away from the hustle and bustle sounds like just the thing he needs.<br><br>Turns out he isn't alone, though, as there are others lurking in the shadows. When a near-death experience brings Ness waltzing into his life, everything Keston thought he kn…
The Broken Soldier: Secrets of a Broken Marine
by Tatum_Whispers
What makes a hero?They say a hero is someone that has given his life to something bigger than himself.I say a hero is no braver than an ordinary man, he is just braver for five minutes longer.All soldiers are brave, it's what they do with their bravery that makes them heroes.Am I a hero?Clayton Jackson dedicated his life to serving his country. Enlisting in the Marine Corps at the young age of eighteen, he never imagined following any other path. However, fate had other plans for him as a life-a…
Supreme corruption: I corrupt every good woman into villainess
by minatoflash
As mentioned in the name theme of the story, the central figure, driven by a twisted desire for dominance, methodically corrupts impressionable young women, weaving a web of control that extends far beyond mere physical enslavement. These women, once vibrant and free, are reduced to mere pawns in his elaborate game of conquest, their autonomy stripped away as they become instruments of his malevolent will.What truly sets this tale apart is the enigmatic presence of the antagonist, the very creat…
The Cauldron Coven
by Robbie Cox
Death stalks the dreams of the residents of Harbor City, and bodies are piling up.Laci Valentine is done. Done with magic. Done with the Cauldron Coven. Done with the people around her dying. She is through being a witch. Then, Nazareth Xavier appears with a message from Hekate, Goddess of the Underworld.The Cauldron Coven is shattered. Two members are dead, two have walked away, and three are heartbroken over everything that happened over the last month. Tansy Paxton fears it's the end of her s…
Akashic Chronicles: Paradise Lost
by ArlecchinoSIMP
"Attachments are unneeded"It was both the first and last thing my old man told me. To be an effective killer you must not feel for the enemy.To be an effective mercenary you must not feel remorse. A contract is a contract. The Client is god for us. To us the value of money is more important than ideals. Hope won't feed you.Sometimes those very same ideals could poison your entire being. Possess you into something more than what you aimed to be. Embrace nothingness, Coin is God.That was the mantr…
My Ultimate Sign-in System Made Me Invincible
by NukeTown
[Would you like to sign-in, Host?]"Yes, please."[Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a condo in Blue Valley residential complex, $100,000, Maserati GranTurismo. You received....][Host, the money has been transferred to your account and the apartment's documents, and car key are in the system's inventory...]***This message was what changed Liam's life forever. From being a nobody who was struggling through the murky and stormy waters of life, to the wealthiest and the most powerful person on the …
Class 3 - Aaron Revenge
by Charly93
In the futuristic setting of Solar City, where hover cars soar through the skies and technology weaves the destiny of its inhabitants, an unexpected and passionate love story blossoms.Aaron, a dark-haired, fair-skinned mechanic, arouses more than admiration with his skills. A call to the city police leads him into a world of emotions and hidden secrets. But behind his enigmatic facade lurks a shadow that has haunted him since childhood, weaving a dark pleasure for blood and justice.Enter Carter,…
How to Survive Getting Superpowers
by Bambi_U
“You were just a kid. Kids shouldn’t have the weight of the world on them.”If I had known that then maybe I'd have been more careful with taking my meds.For Nia, a shut-in teen with anxiety issues and a massive guilt complex, a single missed dose of her medication has drastic consequences when she unlocks her long-hidden supernatural powers! To worsen matters, Nia is a 'Catalyst' - she has the potential to awaken hidden powers in other beings, making her a target for both humans and monsters al…
The Blue Eyed
by Lexi Meotoujojie
As one of her kind, Nezeira is a blue-eyed vampire with a mysterious murky past. Feared and envied by all, beneath her cold exterior, was a warm and caring persona, that was only seen by her fated love, the human prince of Cresia, Yihan. the two had contrasting personalities that clashed the moment they met for the first time. However, an unlikely budding attraction happened and slowly it blossomed into love, none would have fathomed and it was put to test as soon, as both Nezeira and Yihan disc…
Chasing Red
by Onyourhead
Akari Hanazaki is an orphan, a mute girl with learning difficulties. The black stain of Ueno High-school, or so everyone likes to think...Being falsely charged on the grounds of murder of a former gang member, Takashi Asano a low-profile businessman with ties to the Yakuza wants to reconnect with his daughter.But after hearing about her ‘strange habits and extracurricular activities’, as well as her involvement with his release of fifteen years of false imprisonment. He’s curious and wants to pr…
Ashes to Glory: Odyssey of the White Demon
by Sam_OverPowered
Though it is said that God can guide us on the right path, there has never been an instance where God has even cast a glance towards him, let alone provided guidance.As he, like any ordinary human, harbored regrets and unfulfilled desires. Therefore, one may question why he had to endure such a challenging existence.Sam Carlson, a vulnerable individual who constantly faced discrimination due to his uniqueness, met a tragic fate at the hands of a notorious gang member for an inconsequential reaso…
QUEEN OF THE PACK
by Jonathan Stilldon
"We must prevent this dispute from escalating," Alpha Grey remarked seriously. "Too many lives have been lost, and our packs cannot sustain any more casualties."Nathaniel agreed, but his demeanor remained restrained. "I concur," he said dispassionately. "But understand this, Alpha Grey: this truce is only a temporary solution. Our packs' frustrations are deep and will not be easily ignored.".....................In the heart of a shared territory where packs clash for control and lineage seals on…
Mister Saviour
by Armedus
I am Mister Saviour, the defender of the damned, the advocate for the forsaken. In the hallowed halls of justice, I wield my extraordinary perceptive intelligence like a sword, slicing through the fabric of lies to expose the truth—so long as that truth serves the guilty. I regard myself as the Saviour of the underworld, a title I wear with pride, but it’s the name that stings: Xavier. Mispronounced, time and again, like a curse that haunts me. Since birth, I’ve been gifted—or cursed, depending …
Mech Domination
by AGoodBargain
Official Discord : https://discord.gg/reFWz58 Bryan finds himself transmigrated into 16-year old Theodore.Theodore lost his father eight years ago. His father went MIA during the last war. After shutting himself in his rooms for eight years he buys a "Neural Aptitude Enhancer" from a murky dark underground trader. Naturally, the 'Enhancer' is a fake - a poison that kills the original Theodore.Now Bryan, well, 'new' Theodore needs to fight for his place in the universe. Will he become a rising st…
Seducing Monster Girls To Level Up!
by Lunatic_Pandora
"Pride, a dangerous sin, but I take pride in overcoming that danger."A young man suffering from amnesia awakens inside the murky basement of a slave merchant's store—finding he has become a Savant, a fancy name for combat slave.He looks around to gather what kind of life he led before or to see his reflection.Yet there was nothing but a group of half-dead, lifeless men laying around and dark iron bars locking them inside.However, he did not feel fear or show despair as he should but rather becam…
Is it okay to be a Hero as well as the Demon Lord?
by HMPDharma
A spin on the classic tale of Heroes summoned to defeat the Demon Lord, only the main character is the Demon Lord... who is also one of the Heroes?Meet Davarious First Born Light of the Autumn Wind 26th Demon Lord. Bored and curious, and deciding against his better judgement he decides to hijack the Heroes' summoning and join in. The result; A tale of strange proportions with the line between good and evil being murky at best.Join the Demon Lord as he begins a journey with humanity's four heroes…