Lauren thought her life was over, only to awaken in a strange and treacherous new reality-one where she has become the infamous villainess, Elise, a character doomed to die by poisoning in just five years. But this is no ordinary world. It is one of gods, goddesses, and demon king, where cruelty reigns supreme, and survival is a merciless game. To make matters worse, Lauren realizes she's been reincarnated into the dark fantasy novel she once read, where Elise's fate is sealed amidst conspiracies and bloodshed. Now, trapped in the prestigious but perilous Arcanum Imperial Academy, Elise must navigate a web of treacherous politics, ruthless rivals, and deadly secrets. With her memories of the original plot, she has a chance to change her fate. But the clock is ticking, and her enemies are closer than ever. As she struggles to master her newfound magical abilities and unravel the mysteries of her family's dark past, Elise must forge unlikely alliances to protect herself from a grim future. In a world brimming with deities hungry for power and demon lord who seek chaos, every misstep could lead to her doom. Surrounded by thorns, will Elise find a way to escape her tragic end, or will she be ensnared by the cruel destiny laid out for her? In The World of Thorns, survival is just the beginning.

Strength Is All That Matters. Liu Jie just made a blood pact with a dragon to restore her body and gain revenge on the men who murdered her family. In return, the dragon demands she save the universe from Fang Zhuyu's followers. Followers that have already slaughtered the gods who stood watch against them. Liu Jie must start from the very bottom and refine the Essence of the Heavens and the Earth into dragon lighting qi while perfecting her martial skills to grow strong enough to face her unstoppable enemies. Her mission is impossible. But Liu Jie is no stranger to hopelessness. Through fire and death, she will push on. Ever determined. Ever relentless.