The velvet chains

If Xiao Yan had never lost his Dou Qi initially. If Yao Lao had died within the Soul Ring due to severe injuries. If Xiao Yan happened to join the Hall of Souls by chance. If a butterfly flapped its wings and altered the course of fate, how would the gears turn? ".... Who are you?" "Hall of Souls, Xiao Yan!" -------------------- Worlds: Battle Through the Heavens, The Great Ruler. Tags: Action, Adventure, Romance, Harem, Weak to Strong, Clever Protagonist. Minor Tags: Comedic Undertone, Pets, Reincarnation, Kingdom Building. No System / No Prior Knowledge of the World. --------------------- Support me and get access to additional chapters. www.patreon.com/kisshot -------------------- Disclaimer: I don't own the cover image. If you are the owner and want me to remove it, kindly DM me on Scribble Hub: https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/102727/kisshot/ ------- This is a Translation ------- Original Author: Xiao Bai RAW Name: 从天才开始无敌于斗破

Hideo Takumi, a 30-year-old man who spent most of his life buried in books, suddenly finds himself thrown into an entirely new world. But this time, he’s not just a reader—he’s a character, reborn into the prestigious yet crumbling Takumi Family. Sharing the same name but living a different fate, Hideo wakes up in a noble household entangled in tragedy and political strife. Once a lazy introvert content with hoarding knowledge, he’s now forced to step out of the shadows and rewrite his destiny.

Some people say to themselves that they won't fall in love and they can stop it. One of them is Shay, an NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth) and a law student. But she will marry a man she doesn't know because he was her one-night stand, and it turns out he's the president's son, whom she doesn't like. The man is a serious and grumpy attorney, difficult to be with, and has never fallen in love. This is why he's against the marriage, so they kept it a secret.Will our two main characters never like each other because of their forced marriage?"

The world’s greatest martial family, the Suhngmu Lee Family. For the illegitimate child, Lee Cheol, that place was hell. 『The Illegitimate Who Devours Weapons』 He trained harder than anyone and fought relentlessly. Yet in the end, he met a miserable death… At that moment, with his final breath, a miracle arrived. ‘I want to become stronger. I never want to live like that again!’ With overwhelming talent and a mysterious opportunity in his grasp— The relentless ascent of a man destined for the peak begins now!

Jace has always wanted to join The Elemental Academy of Battle, as an aspiring pro magic dueler it's the only place for him to learn now that he's out of normal school. And now he's finally been accepted.

As a human, I should be miles away from any large shifter event. Especially the annual Mate Hunt. A hunt for mates. Doesn't that sound barbaric? Yeah, it's as bad as it sounds. Several packs in the area gather as their newly minted adult wolves shift. Females are let into the woods first and are given an hour's head start, just before sundown. Then it's time for the males, ostensibly thrown out to hunt down the scent of their fated (or chosen) mates. It isn't an event for the faint of heart, and it's definitely no place for someone who can't shift. So why the fuck am I here, running my little human heart out, chased by what sounds like an entire pack of wolves? Great question. I don't know, either. But I'm here. Surrounded by howls fueled by the thrill of the hunt. Feet bleeding. Lungs freezing. I am so fucked. ---- R18. Dark themes, including but not limited to: Murder, attempted murder, a stack of dead bodies, betrayal, mild sociopathy, an ML who appears to bathe in red flags despite his favorite color being green, an unwarranted hatred of blueberry muffins, and pillow thievery. A slow burn, spicy wolf shifter urban fantasy romance with a lot of random plot trying to knot-block everything. When the spice hits, please read responsibly. Thank you~ [WSA 2025 Contest Entry]

Xia Chen wakes up to find himself logged into a mysterious game from his past life, starting as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhen Dong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to possess a mysterious bone within his body? It looks just like the legendary Supreme Bone! And I was born with double pupils! Whose script am I holding? …… What amazed him even more was that he had become the fiancé of the biggest boss in the [Great Unification] version—the [Empress] . Is this the start of becoming a royal consort and living off my wife’s power? At this moment, the game was still in the reign of Emperor Wen. No other players had logged into this world yet. The Empress was still a princess, and she had not yet emerged victorious in the coup.

The Last Touched is a haunting fantasy of bloodlines, broken fate, and the perilous cost of power. Elsbeth MoonChild is the last of the touched—the final descendant of a cursed lineage bound to the flame. As Alpha of the shattered 12th pack, she bears the ruin left by her father’s crime: the murder of the queen. Branded by his betrayal, hunted by her former chosen mate, and driven into exile with the last of her people, Elsbeth has one desperate path forward—to survive, she must stake her claim in the Rite of Queens, an ancient trial that demands strength, sacrifice, and the will to rule. But the Rite does more than test her body and mind. It pulls her backward in time, submerging her into the forgotten life of her ancestor—the first queen. As memories bleed into dreams and dreams into waking, Elsbeth begins to unravel a long-buried truth: the flame in her blood is not just magic. It is a weapon. A curse. A gift once traded in blood and sacrifice to end an age of chaos. And she is not the only one who carries it. Julia, her estranged sister—exiled, fire-born, and half-mad with hunger—is no hybrid. She is the living echo of the power their bloodline tried to bury. Ruthless, charismatic, and driven by the belief that the throne was stolen from her, Julia is building a gospel of grievance and flame. Her army grows in the shadows, fed by secrets and stolen children. And with each ritual, the ancient seal weakens, waking something that was never meant to rise again. Torn between duty and desire, Elsbeth clings to the one thing that keeps her tethered—Fen, her true mate, a being older than he appears, hiding a divine truth of his own. Their bond runs deeper than fate, but it terrifies her. To surrender to it would mean choosing love over the kingdom. And if she falls too far, the flame inside her might burn her from within… just as it did her father. As old gods stir and the fire in her blood begins to answer the call of something watching from beneath the ice, Elsbeth must decide: will she become the queen her people need? Or the weapon her blood was meant to wield? AUTHOR'S NOTE: It's come to my attention that I accidentally set my privilege chapters to start too early, to make up for this (since I'm unable to change that) I've set up an 80% Privilege Chapter Discount launching May 2025 for all privilege tiers. I hope you still give my book a chance so that you can fall in love with the characters as much as I have while writing it.

In the cutthroat world of Westeros, where power is a game and everyone's fate is a pawn in a deadly chess match, Gendry is a nobody with a secret that could change everything. A bastard with the blood of the Stormborn coursing through his veins, he's been thrown into the scorching heart of a blacksmith's forge. Here, he'll face the trials of iron and fire, learn to hide his true identity, and carve out a path through the treacherous whirlpool of power. As the shadow of the Spider spreads across King's Landing, Gendry's fate takes a dark turn. Can he survive the deadly game of politics? And will he find his own glory amidst the forge's flames?

Follow the incredible journey of Alex Hayes, from his beginnings as a captivating teen actor in the early 1980s to becoming the greatest, most recognizable movie star the world has ever seen. In a Hollywood timeline reimagined without icons Tom Cruise or Keanu Reeves, Alex rises to dominate the silver screen. Watch as this nearly flawless hero conquers the industry, starring in beloved 80s teen classics and explosive 90s blockbusters, all while navigating fame and dating some of the most glamorous stars of the era. This is a story for readers who love Hollywood tales, legendary careers built from scratch, and seeing a hero achieve ultimate success. If that sounds like your kind of read, dive into the legend of Alex Hayes. (Note: The story's heroine is featured in various stages of her life on the book cover.)