StormBird - The Pain that Lies Beneath

Mali lived his whole life at the bottom, an orphan who never knew he was adopted. He was "Mali," the kind boy with no power in a world defined by it. That all changed when he touched the hand of a local noble, Riri. The world didn't just shake—a System he never knew existed booted up in his mind, and an army in golden armor tore a hole in the sky. "My Prince," their general said, kneeling, "we are here to bring you home." Now, Mali is on a journey as part of the most powerful family in the universe. A family that tells him he's a god, even though he feels like a fraud. And that's not all—he has a powerful princess, Anya, waiting to marry him. He went from a wooden spoon to a diamond spoon, but how can he handle his new responsibilities when his own System screen seems to mock him? Because with great power comes great enemies, and the biggest one might be the voice in his head that keeps asking... "Me? A Prince???"

AN: This is a trial read for me. If you stumble upon this book somehow, feel free to read it...

"Take me instead." Three words. Guinevere Lunaris trades herself and saves 300 lives. Tied. Gagged. Underestimated by a mile. They chain her to a tree in the snow. Mistake. While running for her life, she meets a stranger in the dark and tells him to hide so he isn’t killed. Twelve hours later, he walks into her father's hall wearing a crown. The man she just told to hide in a hole is Maddox Drakencrest, High King of Velkaris. Ruler of an entire continent. Maddox hears his dragon say ‘mate’ right away. But her wolf is silent. More and more Alpha Kings enter the hall. She catches the tail end of her father’s toast and chokes on her wine. "—leave here with a virgin bride." An auction for her hand turns into a full-out bidding war. Maddox wins. 750 million in gold, three dragon fleets, and an urn full of the bastard who chained her the day before. Every force in Velkaris is betting against a wolf on a dragon throne. The Elders say the queen must be a dragon rider, which is impossible for a woman without dragon blood. The king's half-brother agrees with them, but his solution is a civil war and taking the crown for himself. If his brother’s rebellion wins, Maddox dies and she belongs to him. If the elders win, she goes back to the father who sold her. Neither is happening. Her wolf calls Velkaris home. She's not giving it up. They expect Guinevere to behave like a good little wolf princess and play along with their political games. She says bet.

Liam died as most do: unexpectedly, leaving much unsaid. However, death was not final. With two wishes and a second chance, he began anew in a world of pirates, Devil Fruits, and improbable dreams. This time, everything was different. Drawing on Darwin's adaptability and Doomsday's resilience, Liam's biology is exceptional. Injuries that would be fatal instead make him stronger. Any poison, technique, or power he encounters is permanently neutralized by his body. He does not merely survive; he evolves. Those who attempt to kill him will not have a second opportunity. He sails the Grand Line in an era of legends. Whitebeard dominates, the Pirate King's legacy endures, and ambition drives all. Liam seeks neither thrones nor titles. But with his abilities, a quiet life is impossible. He arrived with nothing. He cannot be stopped. The seas are unprepared for what lies ahead.

After her death, Lilith awakens in a world where fourteen billion players struggle for survival, power, and the right to continue existing. Over Ten million of them have become Demon Lords, each building their own race, their own territory, and their own army. Demonic Dragon Knights command vast legions, Vampires rise to build empires, and Lords of Catastrophe leave nothing but ruin in their wake. Yet Lilith enters this world as the Primordial Succubus Monarch - and quickly realizes she cannot walk the same path as the others. Instead of endless armies, she is given only three succubi, each unique in their own way, and the system permanently seals her ability to summon more. In a world where power is measured in numbers, such a gift feels more like a death sentence than a blessing. If she wants to conquer this world, she will have to take armies from other Demon Lords, grow stronger despite her limitations, and prove that a demon of desire is not meant only to seduce - but to fight. And above them all stand the Heroes… beings created for one purpose alone. To hunt and kill Demon Lords like her. And Lilith would soon realize… that neither Heroes nor Demon Lords were the true predators of this world. *** You can support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TorqQ

One look to learn. Two looks to master. Ren Isana was summoned to a world where spiritual energy has returned, monsters roam the streets, and spatial rifts lead to dangerous alternate dimensions. But he wasn’t summoned by a god or a king—he was summoned by his own parallel self: a depressed orphan who sacrificed his existence just to bring Ren into this “giant cesspool” of a world. However, the sacrifice wasn’t in vain. Ren awakened the Eyes of Insight, a legendary talent from another world. Whether it is the bone-shattering martial arts of a street-corner elder, the high-tier elemental spells of elite professors, or even the unique bloodline talents of his peers—Ren sees it all. Yukino Yukinoshita’s perfect physical control? Copied. Asuna Yuuki’s lightning-fast rapier speed? Mastered. Aria Valentia (Ais Wallenstein)’s divine wind magic? Replicated and improved. When a spatial rift opens to the legendary city of Orario, Ren doesn’t go to explore—he goes to dominate. Behind him stands a class of the world’s most famous “geniuses.” Ahead of him stand the gods themselves. As the newly appointed Captain of the Hestia Familia, Ren Isana is about to show the inhabitants of the Dungeon what happens when a mortal possesses the eyes of a god. “You call that a secret technique? Sorry—I learned it five seconds ago… and I think I do it better.”

My name is Shirokami, the youngest Admiral in the history of the Marines. You say there’s never been an Admiral who could fly? Correct! That’s only because you hadn’t met me yet! Yata no Kagami? No, no, no—this is my Light Particle Kick. Care for a taste? Marco gets a headache just seeing my face, and even Sengoku can’t do a thing about me. Luffy is my younger brother, Sabo is my younger brother, and Ace? Yeah, he’s my younger brother too! Big Mom: "I’ve been beaten by Shirokami!" Kaido: "I’ve also been beaten by Shirokami!" Blackbeard: "Don’t even start... I used to be his subordinate!" Red-Haired Shanks: "Give me a little face, okay? I am one of the Four Emperors, after all!" _______ read advanced chapters at: patreon.com/fanfictiongod

“Papa, it’s me. Your daughter.” I don’t have a child. Twenty-one-year-old Itsuki is barely scraping by when a little girl suddenly shows up at his door, carrying an official birth certificate bearing his name. Name: Yuna. Date of birth: Nine years ago. Father: Nishida Itsuki. Mother: Kanzaki Sayaka. Kanzaki Sayaka—a top-tier idol who exists in a world utterly beyond his reach. Standing inside his cramped 1K apartment, Itsuki is forced to make a choice: reject this impossible reality, or surrender to a scenario meticulously orchestrated by a nine-year-old child. Because behind Yuna’s impossibly calm smile, Itsuki knows this isn't just a game of playing house. It's the beginning of something incredibly troublesome.

"Set a small goal: Defeat Kakashi." Shinichi Higashino transmigrates to the world of Naruto. He has no illustrious family background, no extraordinary bloodline, but possesses the most unique talent; the world's perception of him will be realized. If they recognize him as intelligent, he'll be quick-witted; if they acknowledge him as a genius, he'll learn everything fast; if legend says he's indestructible, he'll truly achieve physical immortality! When the entire ninja world believes he can create miracles, he becomes omnipotent. Thus begins the most deliberate character development in history.

2003, the soaring era, the beginning of the best decade. What can Tan Jincheng, returning to the golden age, bring to this world? Making up for the regrets of his past life? Absolutely essential! Engaging in foreign trade to earn US dollars, intelligent manufacturing—I want it all! ... A slow-burn story focused on daily life, starting a business, and slice-of-life.