Smiling Under Lanterns

Sixteen-year-old Hachiman Hikigaya, after an unfamiliar memory appeared in his mind, began to have a new understanding of life. "People are born standing at different starting lines." "Physical strength, intelligence, appearance, emotions, and then money." "By directly categorizing people as winners or losers, I deeply agree with this." He is determined to become the winner of life, and to do so, he leaves behind Sobu High and the Yukinoshita sisters, turning to the embrace of the prestigious private Hyakkaou Private Academy. There, he plans to participate in the game of chasing power and profit. "Life is nothing but fame, money, power, and beauty, I want them all!"

A mysterious woman with no family or friends ends up in the vampire land - kingdom of Ironwood - ruled by a vampire king. The king quickly realises that the woman is his soulmate but she doesn’t seem to reciprocate his feelings. Instead, he enjoys her company and endless curiosity.

What? Tang San’s entire family were evil soul masters? The Spirit Hall was destroyed ten thousand years ago just so Tang San could turn the Douluo Continent into his personal backyard? Impossible—absolutely impossible! If Tang San’s father wasn’t an evil soul master, then how did he manage to defeat three Super Douluos by himself ten thousand years ago? If Tang San and his allies weren’t evil soul masters, how did they cultivate at a rate that far exceeded ordinary people? Their absurd soul ring ratios and secret methods of soul ring enhancement—aren’t those techniques exclusive to the Holy Spirit Church? Back then, the Spirit Hall reached into every corner of the continent to awaken spirits. They clearly knew who was an evil soul master and could eliminate them on the spot. Yet now, evil soul masters lurk everywhere. How do you explain that? And what about the factions that once supported Tang San? The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, once a peak force, has fallen to second-rate. The Poison Douluo’s clan? Its entire inheritance has vanished. Even the Holy Soul Village—where the Sea God Tang San first awakened his martial spirit—has become nothing but a forgotten relic. Shouldn’t it have become a sacred site? Why did it fade into obscurity? Not to mention the Holy Angel lineage—there hasn’t been a single Titled Douluo from that bloodline in tens of thousands of years. Why? And then there’s Tang San’s so-called “Ten Core Theories of Martial Spirits.” Aside from sounding impressive, are any of them actually true? Weapon-type spirits supposedly couldn’t absorb beast spirit rings—but before those theories, did the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect get their rings by dismantling towers? Did the Clear Sky Sect gather rings by smashing hammers? No… Something’s deeply wrong here.

Sumi has always despised the world she lives in—one filled with greed, deceit, and pain. Trapped in a miserable life with a dead-end job and mounting debt, she sees no escape. But when her lecherous boss crosses the line, Sumi reaches her breaking point. In a desperate act, she takes her own life—only to awaken in the darkness and found out that her wish has been granted she is no longer human she finds herself in the most unexpected form… a seed of a flower and she was in the world which she only knows in game and stories. a world where creature like demon, monster and things like magic and spells exist and she is going to live her second life… as a flower.

Rokuhara Souta picked up a phone with a mysterious "Friendship System" installed. On that phone, he met an online friend with the nickname "Tokisaki Kurumi." This online friend was a total roleplay enthusiast—her portrayal of Kurumi was so convincing it was almost eerie. Finding it amusing, Souta humored this hardcore chūnibyō (delusional teenager) and casually chatted with her. Since it was all fake anyway, he spoke without restraint, often throwing out flirtatious remarks just for fun. Until one day, he received an invitation from Tokisaki Kurumi to meet in person. And then… he transmigrated! In a filthy, bloodstained alley, dismembered human limbs lay strewn in the corners, the pungent stench of blood stinging his nose. Standing before Souta was Tokisaki Kurumi, fresh from a kill, smiling sweetly as she gazed at him… (Tentatively planned heroines include Kurumi, Oshino Shinobu, Military Princess(Re:Creator), Kamado Nezuko, Ereshkigal, Leticia… and more.) ... https: //www (.)trxs.cc/ tongren/ 4193.html Alternative title: I Have Many Wings Author: Author: Candied Haws and Acanthopanax

Leo used to be an affluent rich young master, who fell in love with a foreign beauty and after a night of passion, they got pregnant. The young man returned home to discuss the issue with his family only to be struck by a tragedy that changed his life completely. After eight months of laying in the bed like a vegetable, he woke up because the Almighty Father System selected him as a host. From then on, Leo's life changed once more, but this time, it was not the world that flipped him over, but he was the one who flipped the world upside down. Would you like to read about the story of a vegetable rising from the brink of death and becoming into a godly existence who slayed gods, and demons only so that he could bring a smile to his daughter's face? Come along then.

Ye Chen was an honest and hardworking man, but his world shattered when he discovered his girlfriend cheating on him with a wealthy heir. Heartbroken and disillusioned, he decided to return to his hometown to clear his mind. On his journey back, he had an unexpected encounter with a powerful cultivator, who saw potential in him and took him as a disciple. Under the master’s guidance, Ye Chen’s life began to transform in ways he had never imagined. As he grew stronger, his charisma and abilities attracted the attention of many remarkable women—his school’s campus beauty, wealthy heiresses, brilliant teachers, a stunning CEO, famous actresses, and even celestial beings. One by one, they entered his life, drawn to his strength and unwavering determination. ........... This unique novel was written by someone else before. I read it and really liked it, but the poor grammar made it difficult to enjoy. So, I decided to rewrite it with proper grammar. I'm not an author; I'm just uploading corrected versions to improve readability. Novel : Journey to become a true God If the author has any objections, please let me know, and I will stop uploading. 100 Power stones 2 bonus Chapters 200 Golden Tickets 5 bonus Chapters 1 Magic Castle 10 bonus Chapters with any scene of your choice....

George Cooper Jr. has a handsome face and nice hair... that's his only advantage. His nicknamed is 'Ladies Man' because of those traits, but what if another soul possesses his body?! Coolest Big Brother, Proud Son, and most importantly.... A Player! Read at your own risk! Remember, I don't own anything other than my ideas. All characters, events, and conversations in this novel belong to the respected author or the owners of *Young Sheldon* and *The Big Bang Theory*!

"Born with power. Cursed by its cost." Ash Burns was made for greatness—and doomed by it. His hybrid vein held the promise of limitless strength, yet it shackled him in the first stage of evolution, a prisoner of his own potential. Then the asteroid exploded. It shattered his fate. Now, Ash wields the Titan Vein, a power that bends the laws of his fractured world—a planet split between humanity and horrors, divided by an impenetrable fog. But his newfound strength carries a soul-rending cost: he is no longer alone in his mind. An ancient entity, one step from godhood, stirs within him. And it’s starving. With his brothers and allies, Ash plunges into the unknown—across the planet’s cursed half, through time-warped ruins, and into the cosmic void where the gods vanished. Each revelation twists him further from human. Each power-up pulls him closer to oblivion. The more he ascends… the less of him remains. --- Author’s Note: Hey, I’m Slashburnx. This is my first book, and I’m just here to tell a story that’s been in my head for years. I’m not a pro. You’ll probably spot grammar errors or pacing issues—but I’ve poured my heart into this world. If you’re someone who loves powerful characters, insane worldbuilding, and emotional turns, I think you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for giving this story a shot. Your feedback means everything.

He dreamed of the cursed tower. Then the war came—and he woke the magic meant to stay buried. In a kingdom where ancient power is forbidden, Kaelen Dareth lived quietly as a village scribe. Until the night he dreams of a tower no one else can see—a tower said to appear only to those doomed to die. When soldiers threaten his home, Kaelen unleashes forbidden magic to protect the people he loves. Branded a heretic, he flees into the empire’s heart, hunted by soldiers, priests… and the tower itself. There, he meets Seraphine Vale, a brilliant noblewoman with a frozen smile and secrets darker than his own. She needs him alive. He doesn’t know why. But as danger forces them together, the line between ally and enemy begins to blur—and the cursed tower grows ever closer. The gods sealed inside it are waking. And they remember Kaelen’s name. Magic is forbidden. Fate is cruel. Love is a risk. GUYS JUST GIVE IT A TRY U"LL LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! PLEASE READ AND GIVE ME REVEIWS>>>>>