The Darkness We Hold

"Astral Forge"

Additional Tags: #Manipulative_Protagonist, #... ... This is the best era for superheroes... There's a genius scientist soaring through the sky in high-tech armor, a terrifying behemoth that transforms when enraged, and even a divine prince from a distant realm... Yet, this is also the worst era for ordinary people... Countless schemers plot the world's destruction, mutants and humans battle for survival, and hidden beyond the sea of stars, cosmic overlords covet the blue planet at every moment! Sean arrives in such a dangerous and dazzling world. Clenching his fists in silence, he charges forward on the path of the Sentinel, towards the power of a million stars! ... Schedule: 7 Weekly Chapters (+1 Extra chapter for every 150 Stones...)... Sound Reviews are also a good motivator... You can support this TRANSLATION and Read ahead here: patreon.com/MayaMatengele01 WARNING: This TRANSLATION has multiple POVs and a System... I know a lot of y'all don't like this kind of thing, so I'm just saving y'all the trouble... As for whether this is No-Harem or Harem... Well, I don't know, but once I find out later into the TRANSLATION, I'll add the relevant Tag. Personally, I hope it's No-Harem... ~~~ Disclaimer:- This is a TRANSLATION. All credit belongs to the rightful Author. I also don't own the cover Image... Title: 美漫之哨兵 Author: 白蘸糖

My grandfather was a tattoo artist, but he tattooed evil things. Tattooing, an ancient technique, flows quietly through the ages. In ancient times it was called Ink, in the ancient literary language called NI, is with the ink of the needle into the bottom layer of the skin, so as to outline the pattern and words on the skin. In China, the tradition of tattooing flowers on the body for good luck and worship has been going on for 2,000 years. There is a kind of tattoos, with the mysterious Yin - related magic, is said to have the evil, transit, wealth, peach blossom, security and many other magical effects, the world is called the Tattoos of Gods and Ghosts. around the mysterious yin and yang tattoos, a period of thrilling, full of colorful stories began, which hidden secrets and taboos, will actually be hidden! Secrets and taboos, where will the protagonists lead ......

I've seen many different people get into both a guy and a girl, with or without a gender change, but what if a person gets into opposite-sex twins? One soul. One mind. Two bodies... If you don't mind supporting me and getting early access to new chapters, then feel free to submit to my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Iaanlipskiy?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Zarek, an average D-Rank hunter, possesses a remarkable mana reserve and a unique absorption skill that only enhances healing magic and potions. Desperate to fund his ailing mother's treatment, Zarek bravely enters a portal above S-Rank with fellow hunters. However, their quest takes a dire turn when they encounter a formidable S-Rank monster, leaving Zarek severely injured. On the brink of collapse, a mysterious voice interrupts his struggle: "Absorption skill active. Mana Crystal detected - S-Rank. Would you like to use absorb on this item?" Will Zarek's absorption skill hold the key to his survival, and what secrets lie within the mysterious S-Rank Mana Crystal?

This story is about love, revenge, the quest for power, and the right to exist. After being betrayed by his childhood crush and losing his loved ones to a human raid, Erik, a werewolf, ends up on another planet for seven years before he returns to a vastly changed, post-apocalyptic Earth. Originally a timid, unadventurous man, Erik has become far more dominant and assertive upon his return. Together with him comes his beloved but ruthless soul-bound partner and fairy, Elora, who wants Erik to rule and conquer with her by his side. Elora's presence alone makes Erik more powerful than others at this level, but will he find out what else makes him special? Follow them as they use the knowledge and strength they gained on Söl to navigate an Earth filled with magic, vampires, shapeshifters, and more. Along the way, Erik and Elora will meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom Erik might have known in the past, and some he did not, but all with their own story and desires. Will Erik be able to take revenge for the betrayals of the past? And what else will he discover along the way? ****** Disclaimer: There will be some R18 scenes, but most of the time, they will be a part of character development and not simply smut. In other words, if you decide to skip them, you'll likely miss out on some character development, but I promise to keep plot development out of it. No NTR No Yuri (there might be interactions between girls when there is a scene with the MC and more than one woman, though the MC will always be the focus. To be clear, yuri means a romantic/physical relationship between two women, meaning no two women will ever have sexual interactions with each other without the MC present. That said, Elora enjoys serving women up to him on a platter, and watching him have sex with them. She enjoys dominating, observing. and playing with the other women in the MC's harem together with him, and thus will occasionally join him in such a way. I don't believe any of that is technically yuri, but I understand that my interpretation is debatable and if any of those things weird you out, I advice you to avoid this novel.)

What happens when, in the midst of struggling to keep up with life, you suddenly discover that you were a princess in a past life? Now, you're just a waitress with a drunken mother and a pile of bills to pay. But deep down, you know one thing: you’ll find the stupid jerk responsible for ending your royal life, no matter what it takes. Alexia POV: Then there are the spoiled, narcissistic rich jerks who think their daddy's car gives them a free pass to treat women like objects. Not today, Satan. These guys are like walking perfume ads with egos bigger than their bank accounts. I swear, they should just marry themselves—they're clearly their own type. When one of those jerks lands at my table, I can smell the entitlement from a mile away. I don't even wait for the inevitable sleazy pickup line or the "accidental" brush of their hand against mine. Nope. I pawn them off on one of the other waiters faster than you can say "unpaid rent."

-I could hurt them. I could kill them all, but not you. If it were up to me, you'd never see a drop of your own blood again.– *** Destiny is an unpredictable force that no one can control. This is especially true for Tyler, a homeless omega who lives in shelters and works odd jobs to get by. When a rogue Alpha attempts to kill him, Tyler's life takes a turn for the worse. However, things get even more complicated when Sasha, an Alpha, and powerful figure in the mafia, takes an interest in him. Despite Tyler's reservations, he is forced into an arrangement with Sasha, and over time his initial distrust begins to fade. But their relationship is tested when the rogue Alpha reappears, revealing secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Caught in the middle, Tyler and Sasha must choose between confronting the demons of their past or risking everything they've built together.

He was supposed to be the next big thing. Three years ago, Riku Aoyama was Japan’s rising basketball prodigy… Until a devastating injury and a brutal betrayal shattered everything. Now? He’s just a ghost of his former self—until one empty gym, one dusty court, and one crazy idea reignite the fire. Form a team of nobodies. Start from zero. Take on the monsters ruling the court. With broken players, forgotten schools, and no sponsors backing them— Riku’s team, Kaizen High, isn’t just here to play... They’re here to change the game. No powers. No shortcuts. Just sweat, soul, and skill. In a world where basketball is war— Only the crownless will rise.

Kuro was a weak, unwanted burden among his classmates even after they got transported to a fantasy world. Kuro got mocked, ostracized, and left behind in a deadly dungeon, his so-called “curse” became the excuse for their betrayal. But the truth is, the curse was never real. What they feared was a power they couldn’t understand was a hidden potential that only Kuro could awaken. Forced to survive alone, he begins to uncover the secrets behind the summoning, the world’s twisted system, and his own dormant strength. As he gets stronger, he got some mysterious and powerful girls drawn to him—some out of admiration, some curiosity, and some… something deeper. His journey for survival and vengeance is just the beginning of a much greater destiny.