DARE I SAY I'LL TAKE THE LEAD

She dreams of a man she’s never met — a man who knows her soul. In the quiet between sleep and reality, love whispers, and the stars begin to remember. What if dreams aren't just dreams… but memories of a love written across lifetimes?

He dies, he returns... but what brings him back? Behind the mirror, something watches—and waits. Elara and Ariella’s peaceful lives shatter the moment the ancient stones choose them. Bound by prophecy and awakened power, they’re thrust into a deadly game of survival. The Shrouded One—a merciless weapon cloaked in mystery— rises again and again, leaving blood in his wake. When he gives a village two options—bow or die—his cruelty becomes legend. But even monsters have questions. A ragged old pot, nearly discarded, sparks a violent reaction from his Master. Why? What power lies hidden in the dust of forgotten things? As darkness closes in, only the girls stand between fate— and the fall of everything. 2025 Victoria Nakayenga. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction and the original creation of the author. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations used for reviews or articles. Any unauthorized use, copying, or reposting of this work will be considered a violation of copyright law.

Lan Yan transmigrated into the world of Bleach, reborn as a first-year student at the Shinō Spiritual Arts Academy. Everything might’ve gone smoothly— —if not for his younger brother being Aizen Sōsuke, an ambitious schemer dead set on surpassing him. Living under the same roof as a future mastermind, with pressure mounting by the day, Lan Yan could barely breathe. Fortunately, he came equipped with a cheat: A system that let all his powers train themselves. No effort. No bottlenecks. Just relentless progress. —Your Zanpakutō is wise beyond comprehension. It has achieved Bankai on its own. —Your Kidō talent is unmatched. You have created a forbidden spell: Wind-Gate Formation. —Your Hakuda insight is godlike. You have invented a forbidden art: Eight Inner Gates. —Your Zanjutsu is transcendent. You have forged a secret technique: Heaven-Splitting Slash. —Your spiritual pressure is limitless. You have created: Qi Origin Flow, shattering the very limits of Shinigami. One by one, his talents awaken—and shake the foundations of Soul Society. Aizen Sōsuke: “In my brother’s path… no enemy can stand.” Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni: “I would call him the strongest Shinigami of all.” Kurosaki Ichigo: “In front of him… I can’t even lift my—”

Ripped from his ordinary life by a mystical necklace he had received from his friend, Tyler finds himself in a breathtaking yet perilous fantasy world. Armed with a system he must navigate a realm steeped with ancient magic and forgotten conflicts. Unprepared he struggles to survive, mastering his newfound skills and abilities as he uncovers secrets of this strange land. His journey is only just beginning, and far grater challenges than arrogant nobles and monsters await him- challenges that may even involve the heroes themselves.

Song Minah, a quiet young woman in her early 20s, has suffered more than most. After a mysterious brain injury in her childhood left her selectively mute, she was passed from one foster family to another—until she ended up with a family that used her like a tool. Her step-sister, Sana Lee, driven by jealousy and greed, married Minah’s boyfriend and helped orchestrate her downfall. When the family business crashed, they sold Minah off in marriage to save themselves. But what no one knew... was that Minah had already been claimed. Han Jaewook, a reclusive and powerful CEO in his early 30s, suffers from a rare sun allergy and lives behind the veil of secrecy. As a boy, he once loved a girl named Minah—an orphan adopted by his mother. For three brief months, they were inseparable... until she vanished without a trace. Jaewook never forgot her. And when he finally found her again, humiliated by her boss and trapped by the family that betrayed her, he made his move. He destroyed the family's business and gave them one condition: their daughter Minah would become his wife. Now under Jaewook’s protection, Minah begins to uncover secrets buried for over a decade—secrets about her real identity, the truth behind her mutism, and the shadowy figures who were involved in her childhood trauma. But some truths don’t want to be found… and someone is willing to make sure they stay buried.

Betrayed by love. Crushed by poverty. Left bleeding in an alley by the rich elite. Jayden Cole was once a rich kid like every lucky child in Cloudbridge City—until his father was accused of a crime he didn't commit, had his properties stripped, and was jailed. Jayden ended up as a mere delivery boy with a broken past, just trying to make ends meet and take care of his girlfriend—who later betrayed him with the son of the man who accused his father. On the day he experienced the most shocking betrayal of his life, as if that wasn't enough, he was beaten half-dead—and that was when the Infinite Wealth System awakened within him. [System Activation Complete!] [Congratulations, Jayden Cole. You have been chosen as the Host of the Infinite Wealth System.] [Now let’s fix your miserable life!] Thus, the Infinite Wealth System changed his life. The system tasked him with completing many challenging missions—some that could even threaten his life or land him in grave trouble—but the rewards were mighty! [Task #002: Buy the most expensive item in a luxury store. Pay in cash. Say, ‘Keep the change.’] [Reward: 1 Million Dollars!] --- [Task #004: Slap your troublesome landlord with a rent receipt and say, ‘I just bought your building.’] [Reward: 5 Million Dollars!] ------- [Task #005: Take a beautiful rich lady you never knew to a 5-star hotel and spend one week with her. You must nut her twice or more!] [Reward: 20 Million Dollars!] --- [Task #007: Attend a luxury auction. Outbid a billionaire on a Rolex and walk away without collecting it.] [Reward: 15 Million Dollars!] --- As the world’s most dangerous and outrageous missions begin piling up—from dismantling corporations to outwitting billionaires’ most important workers and daughters—one thing becomes clear: Jayden won’t just climb the ladder of success. He’ll set fire to it and build his own throne at the top. Power. Vengeance. Wealth. Women. And one man bold enough to claim them all.

What should you do when the person you like is no longer loyal? Find another one! This time, in order to avoid trouble, Xiong Ye chose the weakest man in the tribe as his new companion. In any case, he can afford him! With his strength, he’ll definitely be able to let his own man eat meat every day instead of grass. * * Zhou Ji, the ‘weakest man’ who had just transmigrated over from the apocalypse and likes to indulge in eating ‘grass’: “…” He’s not the same person anymore! He is clearly capable of killing the entire tribe by himself! * * This is a Translation * * Raw Name: 史前养夫记 Original Author: 决绝 * * Source: XIIN

I, Ryuuske have transmigrated into a world that is both familiar and unfamiliar—Pokémon! Phew, I am glad that the world I have transmigrated to is relatively safe to live in...or so I thought. The fights amongst trainers are no joke! The shady underground organizations kill people without skipping a beat?!?! This is not the world portrayed in the anime I watched as a child! But worry not, I, Ryuuske carry the rarest bloodline in the series, the inherent Dragon Taming Bloodline! Witness my journey of becoming an elite trainer in the world of Pokémon! And ofcourse the strongest Dragon Master ever! (The story is based primarily on the manga and game versions—highly recommended to check out the Pokémon Special manga…) Raws: 神奇宝贝之龙系掌门人 Author Name: 朱之月 This is entirely a work of translation. I do not own anything and all rights are reserved to the author!

Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me. Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise. Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger. I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words; “Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank *************** Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence. Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her. It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved? What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?