She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war . . . or ignite one? "A thrilling tale of magic and murder, intrigue and betrayal."-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher The gorgeous first edition hardcover of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods will feature a poster, color endpapers, a custom-stamped case, and a foil jacket! Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before she was born and defeated the magic of her people with technologies unlike anything her world had ever seen. Blessed by Death, born with the ability to pull the life right out of mortal bodies, Ruying shouldn't have to fear these foreign invaders, but she does. Especially because she wants to keep herself and her family safe. When Ruying's Gift is discovered by an enemy prince, he offers her an impossible deal: If she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals-whose deaths he swears would be for the good of both their worlds and would protect her people from further brutalization-her family will never starve or suffer harm again. But to accept this bargain, she must use the powers she has always feared, powers that will shave years off her own existence. Can Ruying trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster? Are the evils of this agreement really in the service of a much greater good? Or will she betray her entire nation by protecting those she loves the most?

Transported to a parallel world that resembles ancient China, Dana has to live as Da Xia - the maidservant and villain's apprentice in the mysterious, ancient book that she read in the city library. The ancient book described the story of the world where she was transported to, which was Chun Empire. But how can a modern girl like her survive in a world where some people, called 'awakened ones', have qi and where sects and martial arts abound? Not to mention the dizzying customs that combined the various traditions of all the dynasties of the ancient era? She has to find a way to return to her world. The one who can probably help her is the powerful, old hermit residing in North Mountain country as written in the ancient book. To be able to reach North Mountain country, she has to stick with the male lead and join him in his journey to the capital. The only way she can thank him is to ensure his happy ending with his female lead. Strangely, the plot of the story has gone awry. Why does it seem like she's becoming the female lead? ------------------------------------------------------------- THE VILLAIN's APPRENTICE by: huntress Started: January 16, 2021 Completed: July 31, 2021 This is an original story. DO NOT REPOST THIS STORY anywhere. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction and any similarity to reality is just an accident. It is not intended to infringe on any rights of the companies and individuals involved in this story. All names, places, businesses, characters, and incidents are a product of the author's imagination or are used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, actual events or locales is purely coincidental. [COMPLETE] Copyright © 2020 huntress2021

(On Hiatus Until Further Notice) 𝐎𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧. 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. Shu Yue, the scion of a declining, once-powerful clan, conceals her true identity in pursuit of revenge. Armed with her clan's secret martial art, a sharp wit, and a faithful fox-human servant, the ambitious heiress seeks to restore their lost glory--and she will stop at nothing to succeed. But the game changes when a new player emerges. Shu Yue finds herself caught in a game of cat and mouse with the deadliest and most cunning foe yet. To protect her secrets, she must outwit the hidden enemy and unmask the man pulling the strings behind the scenes. But Shu Yue is not the only one with a secret, and most definitely not the only one thirsty for vengeance and power. --- Date Started: January 2022 [40k ongoing wc] Cover by @-DeeIsDead-

The famous martial artist Lian Daiyu was at the top of the ranks and no one could rival against her with miraculous medicines that she created, even high ranked doctor have to move to the side. Killed by fellow jealous martial artists. Daiyu swore to vengeance against the people who killed her. But, as she dies she is transmigrated in the body of a good-for-nothing and abused 15 years old Second Miss of the Tang Manor. With the memories of her past and present life still intact. She vows to help the past owner to seek peace and help her remove those who have stepped on her. She has unexpectedly caught the attention of a mysterious devilish charming Cold Emperor. She climbs the ladder of power once again to achieve her goal and return to the throne that she once sat. This is my own original work Start : 2/4/18 Finish : 27/5/19

In the Bright Flame Kingdom, there exists a small town known as Machen town. A boy of age 15 called Feng Yu was beaten to death by the son of the Xiang clan. Upon his death a soul that seemed to have traveled through time and space quickly took over the body, it was the soul of a martial arts expert from another world also bearing the name of Feng Yu. Seeing that he has been given a second chance at life he decided to take his new identity and his family with him on his journey to the peak of martial arts. This is the story of the Dual Sword God. Dual Sword God Wiki https://dual-sword-god.fandom.com/wiki/Dual_Sword_God_Wiki If you'd like to series and want to support it, check out the latest releases below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShadowsFinger DSG Book Series Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7912KX Dual Sword God Webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/dual-sword-god/list?title_no=425073

Bai Shuyin, a young high-schooler turned human vegetable, was transmigrated into a novel she casted aside because of how humdrum the plot was. Waking up as the poor sister who was destined to protect her baby brother villain and die a tragic death really was the cherry on the sundae. Normally Bai Shuyin would just go along with any role she was given since she hated complicated and troublesome things. "I hope this is worth the trouble," was what she thought to herself. She decided to go against the plot, perhaps, trying to change her fate as she went. However, she just realized that she had almost no clue about the book at all! What she knew was only the main characters and the villain. Not the major problem, not the climax, she didn't even know what happened at the end of the book. She thought people who transmigrated would have their own system who would elaborate the background of the book and sell hidden powers with countless missions to complete, yet she had none! She truly was a cannon fodder in this book. Bai Shuyin glanced at the little villain that throtelled after her. Should she ask him? What crisis would he go through in the future? Would he even know anything else besides sticking to her side like a glue? The title of this novel was called "The Crown Prince and The Devious Tyrant King". This little boy was nothing but a cute little pie. What caused him to blacken? However, in the unexpected chaos, love came hitting on her out of nowhere. She was faced with a love interest in the form of a flamboyant red peacock, whom she found herself falling for. The wind blew gently against the red crimson hair, those indigo eyes burned into her own. With one knee on the ground; a gesture that shouldn't be done by a crown prince, and a hand stretched out towards her, he said, "Are you willing to rule over the world, side by side, with me as your companion?" *The cover is commissioned art, all rights belong to me and the artist, Lia Audelia.*

The villainess who has reborn five times just wants to rest in peace. I am Odette, I was once an heiress who had it all, be it money, status or fiance. When my perfect stepsister appeared, I realized I was just a villain in this story. I, being the evil stepsister, was of course killed off halfway through the story. When I opened my eyes again I was reborn, but no matter what I did, I died in the end. Having experienced burning on a stake, the guillotine, hanging and stabbing to death, all I wanted now was to die normally after a normal life. Please let me rest in peace!