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Meet Reinhardt Blazkowicz. Orphan. Hero. Warrior. And now, the unlikely heir to the legendary Blue Star Duchy. Found by the Duke himself on a battlefield, surrounded by enemies, Reinhardt's life is about to change forever. Plucked from the ashes of war and thrust into a world of unimaginable wealth and privilege, he must now trade his battle-worn armor for the hallowed uniform of Aegis Crown Academy. There, in a world of magic, combat, and courtly intrigue, he'll need more than just his battle-honed instincts to survive.

Atlas Aurox has lived his entire life in poverty. Orphaned young, he survives by picking up the Crystals left in the Dungeon by true Adventurers. But everything changes when he undergoes the Mantle Trial—a test which could grant him the power to step into the Dungeon as one of the elite instead of their Mundane servant. Yet power comes with a price. The world of Adventurers is darker, bloodier, and far more treacherous than Atlas ever imagined. Monsters and Gods lurk not only in the depths, but in the ambitions of those who call themselves allies.

When Reinhardt Blazkowicz returns to Blue Star Duchy after a successful first year at Aegis Crown Academy, he finally feels his unlikely path from battlefield to nobility taking root. With the Blue Star Trading Group flourishing alongside Xenia Volkov and his leadership training underway, the former soldier is stepping confidently into his role as heir. Then Duke Wilhelm—his adoptive father and the man who plucked him from a life of endless battle—collapses during a council meeting.

Ron was just a trucker with a long haul ahead until he wakes up in a strange fantasy realm. He's relocated to Kario, a place where magic levels up one mana point at a time and dangerous fiends prowl the roads at night. Ron's sent to help improve the odds for the human kingdoms as a trading magus, a caravan master who's able to bend magic to his will.

The First Arc of Monster Girl Collection in one place! Auroro was a sinful man reborn by a goddess of romance. He found a new life in the world of Mistrim with no memories, a timer on his life he had to extend, and a mysterious, overwhelming power. This first adventure sees Auroro meeting dazzling heroines, terrifying heroes, powerful monsters, monsters that are hotter than they should be, and much more!

My life wasn't that exciting; a degree in engineering, a small flat in London, and an ex-girlfriend who still texted me when she was drunk. Every day was a bore. Everything changed when I found myself in Lanercost, a small medieval village, with no idea of how I arrived. The locals seemed friendly, and a chance encounter introduced me to several breathtakingly beautiful women. I decided to make the best of it. Armed with only a solid education, my wit, and the five pennies in my pocket, I decided to build a life here. No, not just a life; a House that would last for generations.

The four rules of freelance villainy are as follows: Always wear a mask. Never hurt civilians. Never kill the heroes you’re paid to fight. And the bad guy always loses. But there's an unspoken fifth rule: Don't get involved with heroes off the clock. Too bad that's not an option after taking down Teklin. And even worse, it's with the Heroes of Earth, one of the biggest hero orgs in the world!

I've made a good career following the rules and taking on superheroes in scripted fights. But I'd never dreamed it would end up with me dating two stunning supervillainess, getting a household death ray, and having a mad scientist living in my basement. But you roll with the punches in this business. Be it coaching yandere psychics on the art of villainous monologuing, sourcing costumes from busty demonic fashionistas, or taking down a superarms dealers trying to kidnap my mad scientist. One thing's for sure, there's never a dull moment being the bad guy.

A year has passed since I raised a city of solid stone from the ground using the an ancient and powerful artifact. The city has thrived under my rule, aided by my queens, with a strong economy and hopeful souls arriving daily, seeking refuge and a fresh start. But grudges die hard. King Arandal, ever the spiteful one, has finally come to exact his vengeance. His soldiers swarm around my city walls like a plague of locusts and outnumber the stars. Assassins crept through the streets at night, their daggers thirsting for my blood and that of my queens.

Spring City, New Hampshire - a small town with a dark past. Overwhelmed by an early winter storm, the town is cut off from the outside world, and its residents are consumed by paranoia and bloodlust. Little do they know there is a purpose to the storm, and the malevolent ghosts of long-dead neighbors might have something to do with it. This is Spring City's last night, but its citizens won't go quietly.

A troubled young couple on a cross-country road trip takes a wrong turn in the Nevada desert. A voodoo spirit makes a bloody pact with a house cat. A father’s confrontation with his young son’s bully turns violent. An elderly man gets personalized messages in a fortune cookie. A home invasion takes an unexpected turn. These are nine odd tales.

It is only when the bones of its prey are discovered in a remote Scottish glen that the majesty and power of one of nature’s most successful predators is truly revealed. As it strikes silently from the shadows and on nights shrouded in darkness, a small village falls under siege to a remarkable creature. For thousands of years mankind has had the upper hand but now - suddenly, violently, bloodily - the balance of power has shifted.

Born into destitution, Cæ spent his entire life building a better life for himself. He forged himself a humble career, found himself love, and escaped the slums that shackled his destiny. All this, only for an accident to leave him in a coma for half a year. When he woke up, he found that he had lost everything. He had lost everything to a cruel, unjust world that consumed everything. And yet, he had gained a new power.

Reinhardt Blazkowicz has proven himself worthy of attending Aegis Crown Academy. A former demon slayer, adopted heir, and now a rising star among his peers, Reinhardt's journey is far from over. Having survived his first weeks, his next challenge isn't one of strength—it's one of character.

Villain for Hire is a hilarious adventure through the world of heroes, superpowers, love, and villainy. With mad schemes, hammy bad guys, psychically compelling yandere villainesses, and mad AI, this men's adventure is sure to delight.

Death was only the beginning. Given a second chance at life, Jäger Paldane must prevent the fall of his noble house and the empire itself. Armed with memories of a dark future and bound to an ancient goddess of war, he'll need every advantage to survive.

Hard work, perseverance, and a limited social life prepared Daniel for the next stage of his life. After a move to Florida, he's forced to start over right when world experiences a phenomenon like no other. Portals connect Earth to an unknown planet where monsters roam. What's worse, when they come through to our side, their ferocity and mass increases. The world's militaries rush forward, gun down the mutated beasts, and secure Earth. That all changes when the portals shift with additional rifts opening.

Eli Grayson is back. Life has been good to him since saving the elven princess and uncovering his powers as a Royal Blood. That is, until an army of the dead rises and threatens the fragile peace they'd achieved. As if that wasn’t enough to deal with, the ruling magical council has learned of his existence and wants to haul him in for judgement. Together with bond mates both new and old, he quickly finds himself on a magical realm-hopping adventure to uncover the source of the undead and win over the council.

Eli Grayson knew there was no such thing as magic. He knew there were no other worlds filled with magical races beyond his imagining. He knew he was a regular guy, just trying to recover from a brutally difficult breakup. That is, until he foiled an assassination attempt on an elven princess who showed him exactly how wrong he was. He's thrust headfirst into a hidden world of potent magic and sinister plots only to discover he has powers of his own.

Nobody said being a Royal Blood would be easy. After getting the magical council off his back, Eli Grayson is finally ready to track down the mysterious figure known only as ‘Athena’ and get some of his questions answered.