Tempest Bound: The Mermen's Lure

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm. Character Art done by Punzygracy>Daily updates 3 chapters, 4 chapters during weekends ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!

"Introduce yourself!" The smile on Aoba's face slowly converged, and he became extremely serious, which made his face in the shadow of the backlight even more terrifying. "My name is Yamanaka Aoba, fourteen years old and live in the Anbu dormitory. I work in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division and live an ordinary quiet life every day..." Aoba transmigrated to the world of Naruto, became an ordinary Yamanaka clan member. Due to his frail body, the clan arranged for him to become Anbu in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division and conduct mind-reading interrogation work. When he didn't know how to pass the level, he awakened the Mind Reading System. Not only could he read memory, but he could also get rewards! Aoba learned from the memories of those who need to be interrogated that the ninja world was far more dangerous than he imagined, so he decided to grow wretchedly in the Konohagakure Intelligence Division and would never waver before becoming invincible ninja world. Ten years later, the Kyuubi Rampage broke out. Seeing that Kyuubi's claws were about to smash the Konohagakure Intelligence Division, Aoba had no choice but to make a move. "Kyuubi, you are too strong. You should still be sealed!" This is translated novel. Release Schedule: 7+ Chapters / Week Bonus chapter every ten 5 stars review!! Translator site: readfanfic . com P atreon: p atreon.co m/FL_Behind

In a world ruled by spiritual energy, Kent is a nobody—mocked as a poor egg seller and struggling to survive. But when fate grants him an "SSS-Rank system", everything changes. His FIRST ability? "SSS-Rank Copy Spiritual Energy." - He can steal power from anyone—through their emotions. - Every laugh, every rage, every moment of despair -fuels his growth. - The stronger the emotion, the greater his reward. Ding! +1000 SP copied from a grand elder (Shock). Ding! +5000 SP copied from a divine emperor (Despair). His SECOND ability? "SSS-Rank Architect of Creation." (From chapter 54) - He doesn’t just copy—he rebuilds everything. - He can craft weapons, techniques, and divine skills from pure spiritual energy. - He doesn’t need to steal artifacts—he makes better ones. Kent's little sister Nima, she also get a Dark power "SSS-RANK Soul Binder" ability. She Boss around all the time, influence by Anime, Manga, and TV dramas. From the shadows of poverty to the pinnacle of power, Kent’s rise is unstoppable. But when the world learns of his -godlike abilities-, every sect, emperor, and deity will hunt him down. Will he become the greatest cultivator in history—or the most wanted thief of all time? ___ WSA 2025 Contest. ---- Show some support by:- 100 comments= 1 extra chapter. 100 power stone= 1 extra chapter 30 Golden tickets= 1 extra chapter. 1 Castle= 5 extra chapter. Thanks you. -------------------

In a world where the greed and selfishness of the gods were normalized, the human race gradually grew tired of the constant injustice they endured. However, there was no mortal being capable of challenging Zeus and his Olympians. At least, that's what the gods believed-until the arrival of a God Hunter who would put their pride to the test, especially that of the goddess Aphrodite.

** Not my story ** Original title: 開局逃荒: 反派相公是病 嬌 Author : Qingcheng Gongzi ( 傾城公子) Travel through time + space + escape from famine + natural disaster, yandere (double clean! mutual affection!) not a saint, not a saint, not a saint!! On the second day of traveling through the book, she fled with seven children (not the male protagonist's children!) and a vegetative husband (reborn). Ling Xin had no pressure at all. There was an endless supply of supermarket space and spiritual spring water for strengthening the body. When life was going well, the villain husband suddenly woke up and insisted on fucking the male protagonist in the book - the current emperor. What to do? Damn! Just spoil your own husband! The Emperor male protagonist: "...I just looked at your wife a little more, is that a big deal?" The Green Tea female protagonist: "...Where is the halo of the heroine?" The seven cute little kids admired: "The stepmother is mighty, the stepmother is domineering!"

When your main tormentor turns into your destined fate? Always the unseen one—the Beta's daughter who never lived up to her father's expectations and the pack's favourite outcast—Aria Sterling is But nobody makes her life more intolerable than Luca Blackwood, the haughty and merciless Alpha heir who apparently enjoys her suffering. Everything changes the night the Mate's Mark shows on Aria's wrist, shining with the unambiguous decision of the Moon Goddess: she and Luca are bound by fate. Luca responded? transparent rejection. Public shame. a promise to never take her. But the link is more with power than with love. The Mate's Mark is a portent of hardships that might either unify or destroy the pack entirely, not only a sign of romance. Aria and Luca discover they are at the centre of a storm building inside their ranks as murmurs of a prophesy surface. The pack is split, their link is weak, and the truths buried in their pasts might ruin them both. Aria has to choose whether to fight for a bond she never wanted—or risk losing the pack she calls home—while enemies are closing in and fate weighs on their shoulders. In this story of forced intimacy, swizzling tension, and high-stakes power moves, love and hate blur. Will Aria and Luca's relationship turn into their biggest weapon, or their ultimate undoing?

When people talk about the afterlife, most if not all think about heaven or hell. So, that's what Miyabi thought. Miyabi grew up in Russia, although her roots are Japanese. Her mother is Japanese, her father is Russian. And she appeared because of her father's affair when he was on a business trip and met her mother. And 9 months later, Miyabi was born in the maternity hospital of Tokyo, and after some time, Miyabi's father and mother returned to her father's homeland when Miyabi was one year old. All her life, Miyabi was a strange girl, she was not interested in what usually interests girls her age. At the age of 5, she became interested in fencing, and her parents doted on her, sent her to the kendo sections. So the years passed, and Miyabi was still interested in fencing, only her circle of interests was also supplemented by another very... unique interest... Gacha games. Games that were created to suck money out of you, but she didn't care, she loved to sit and play for hours on end, as she called them her "Wives". Yes, Miyabi also realized that she had zero interest in boys, and vice versa for girls. But because of the country she lived in, she did nothing, but simply refused all the guys trying to hit on her. And one of those days, after playing her favorite game Zenless Zone Zero, where there was a character with that name, who was good at wielding a sword, and was also her weakness, from fox ears. Miyabi dies, as usually happens from a truck, but her story does not end there, but only begins... #No Harem #Yuri

Reincarnated as a Useless Prince with a Goddess Harem" Born as the first prince of the mighty Virelion Kingdom, Kael should’ve been a legend. But he has no magic. No strength. Not even respect. Mocked by nobles, ignored by his own father, and nearly driven to despair, Kael lives only for the love of his gentle mother and his two childhood friends. But deep within him lies a forgotten truth—he was once Zareth, the God of Balance, who broke the rules of the universe to save it from destruction… and paid the ultimate price. Now reborn as a powerless prince, hunted by fallen gods, hated by mortals, and remembered only as a villain, Kael must awaken his past self… and rise again. With each key female companion he meets, fragments of his divinity return. Together, they’ll uncover secrets, conquer dungeons, rewrite destiny—and show the world who he really is. A fantasy saga filled with magic, school arcs, harem romance, divine wars, betrayals, and redemption. If you love smart MCs, plot twists, and misunderstood legends—start reading now.

Transmigrating into the world of Detective Conan, Chi Feichi was sent into the hospital. Tuesday. Doctor: "What day is tomorrow?" Chi Feichi: "Wednesday." Doctor: "Cough, tomorrow is Friday." Chi Feichi: "..." August 21st. Doctor: "What month and day is tomorrow?" Chi Feichi: "August 22nd." Doctor: "Cough, tomorrow is January 1st." Chi Feichi: "..." When everyone believes the chaotic timeline is correct, and one person cannot correctly discern and integrate into it, then that person is an outlier, that person is a patient! Entering the hospital is like stepping into a deep sea, making recovery in this life impossible. Chi Feichi took a deep breath: "I'm! Not! Doing! This! Anymore!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can view the first 200 chapters for free on my p@atren. Since I can not upload many chapters at once or it will be blocked, I will upload 3 chapters daily. The entire novel is translated on my p@treon, p@treon.com/mr_soolhoaf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators.

The story unfolds in the **Great Shang Dynasty**, a fictional ancient Chinese empire rife with courtly conspiracies, warlord rivalries, and foreign threats. The dynasty was weakened by internal power struggles among princes and external pressures from neighboring nations like **Chu** and **the Turks. The protagonist, **Ye Ling**, a modern-day survivalist and influencer, dies during an expedition and reincarnates as the **Sixth Prince** of Shang—a notorious wastrel despised for his debauchery and political incompetence. However, his new identity holds a hidden advantage: he is the **sole legitimate heir** of the deceased empress, positioning him as a reluctant contender for the throne. --- ### **Opening Scene** **Time:** Early morning, fog-laden. **Key Event** Ye Ling awakens in a lavish palace bedchamber, disoriented by his transmigration. His confusion turns to panic when he discovers **Fu Yuanyuan**, the **First Prince’s betrothed** and the dynasty’s renowned scholar, lying beside him. The scandalous situation—engineered by political enemies—threatens to destroy both their reputations. Fu Yuanyuan, torn between fury and shame, becomes an unwilling ally as Ye Ling navigates the fallout, using his wit to deflect accusations and turn the tables against his foes. --- ### **Major Plot Points & Conflicts** #### **1. Power Struggles in the Imperial Court** - **Internal Conflict:** Ye Ling faces hostility from his half-brothers, particularly the **First Prince**, who views him as a threat to the throne. The court is divided between loyalists to the deceased empress and factions backing other princes. - **Key Scene:** At a state banquet, Ye Ling humiliates the **Chu Kingdom’s envoys** by solving an impossible riddle, saving Shang from ceding strategic territory. His victory earns Emperor Shang’s cautious approval but deepens his rivalry with the First Prince. #### **2. Modern Knowledge vs. Ancient Challenges** - **Technological Innovation:** Ye Ling leverages his survival skills and scientific knowledge to revolutionize Shang’s military. For example, he designs the **Mòdāo (陌刀)**, a legendary long-bladed weapon capable of decimating cavalry, and introduces **blast-furnace steelmaking** to arm the dynasty. - **Climactic Battle:** During a border clash with the Turks, Ye Ling’s modern tactics and weapons—including early gunpowder devices—secure a decisive victory, solidifying his reputation as a military genius. #### **4. The Climax: Rebellion and Redemption** - **Betrayal & Siege:** The First Prince allies with corrupt ministers and the Turks to stage a coup. Ye Ling, exiled to a frontier province, rallies marginalized factions—disgraced generals, peasant militias, and foreign allies—to reclaim the capital. - **Final Showdown:** In a brutal siege, Ye Ling’s **Liao Yuan Crossbow** and psychological warfare dismantle the First Prince’s forces. The emperor, recognizing Ye Ling’s prowess, names him crown prince but warns of the loneliness of power. --- ### **Ending** Ye Ling ascends the throne, marrying Fu Yuanyuan and Zhao Ling’er in a politically charged union. He reforms the bureaucracy, abolishes hereditary privileges, and launches naval expeditions to expand Shang’s influence, including a campaign against **pirates from the Eastern Isles (Japan)**. However, the story closes on a bittersweet note: Ye Ling’s modern morals clash with the ruthlessness required to rule, leaving him to ponder the cost of his ambition.