Hansu Lee is a twenty-nine-year-old game addict who has devoted almost a decade of his life to beating the notoriously difficult game Dungeon & Stone. When he finally reaches the boss monster, a status window appears with the message "Tutorial Complete," followed by a blinding light. Suddenly, Hansu is transformed into a barbarian named Bjorn Yandel inside the world of the game-but it's no longer just a game, it's actually real! With nothing but the weapon in his hand and his prior knowledge of the game, Bjorn must fight for his life in a world full of deadly monsters-and conceal his true identity to avoid execution-in a real-life battle for the survival of the fittest. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, and/or graphic depictions of death, profanity, and strong language that may be upsetting for some readers. *** Weekly updates on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All Rights Reserved Written by Jung Yoonkang. *** Volume II of Surviving the Game as a Barbarian.

Hansu Lee is a twenty-nine-year-old game addict who has devoted almost a decade of his life to beating the notoriously difficult game Dungeon & Stone. When he finally reaches the boss monster, a status window appears with the message "Tutorial Complete," followed by a blinding light. Suddenly, Hansu is transformed into a barbarian named Bjorn Yandel inside the world of the game-but it's no longer just a game, it's actually real! With nothing but the weapon in his hand and his prior knowledge of the game, Bjorn must fight for his life in a world full of deadly monsters-and conceal his true identity to avoid execution-in a real-life battle for the survival of the fittest. WARNING: This story contains depictions of violence, gore, and/or graphic depictions of death, profanity, and strong language that may be upsetting for some readers. All Rights Reserved Written by Jung Yoonkang. *** Volume I of Surviving the Game as a Barbarian.

Ten years ago, young Lucina saves an injured dragon, unaware that she had healed Hakan, the prince of Tayar. Fate reunites them when Tayar invades and Lucina is offered up as a bride by her selfish stepmother in exchange for the safety of the barony. Both bear deep-seated wounds of betrayal and pain, but begin to uncover the truth about each other. Facing adversities that threaten their worlds, can the duo challenge their own fears? Will their growing love be powerful enough to overcome the obstacles in their path? All Rights Reserved Written by Kanghee Jamae.

Navier Trovi has spent her entire life preparing to become the perfect empress, and all her training has paid off: she is the well-respected ruler of the Eastern Empire alongside Emperor Sovieshu, who has been both her friend and her arranged husband since childhood. Navier has never considered any other life, nor has she ever had any reason to-until Sovieshu brings home a mistress and demands a divorce. With her carefully constructed world suddenly turned upside down, Navier takes a drastic action of her own: after accepting her divorce, she immediately remarries the handsome Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. As the new ruler of a competing nation, Navier's skills and wits are put to the test as she navigates the turbulent waters of both international and interpersonal relationships-and is forced to reassess everything she thought she knew about high society, politics, and love. All Rights Reserved Written by Alphatart.

Fueled by revenge and equipped with knowledge of the future, Hyeonu will do whatever he can to become a master in his new life as Dojun, the youngest grandson of the biggest conglomerate family in South Korea. Hyeonu Yun dedicated more than a decade of his life to doing all the dirty work for Sunyang Corporation in hopes of advancing from a grunt to a butler. But instead of a promotion, he gets framed for embezzlement-and even worse, death. To his surprise, Hyeonu wakes up after going back in time and being reborn as Dojun Jin, the youngest grandson of the chairman of Sunyang. As Dojun, he's the last in line for succession, but his life as Hyeonu has taught him all the ins and outs of the company, plus he now has knowledge of the future at his disposal. In this new life, Dojun is determined to do whatever it takes to become the head of the corporation that once discarded him. WARNING: This story contains content that may not be suitable for some readers. All Rights Reserved Written by San Kyung.

Suho Kim, a broke college student struggling to make ends meet, is desperate to turn his life around by earning a degree in civil engineering. But going from rags to riches will be easier said than done-especially after Suho suddenly wakes up inside the fantasy novel he had been reading every night as Lloyd Frontera, one of the worst side characters. Lloyd is a lazy, hot-headed drunkard whose family is on the brink of ruin due to an enormous amount of debt. Lloyd may not be the most reliable guy, but Suho isn't ready to give up so easily-he refuses to live in poverty again. Luckily for the Frontera family, Suho has something up his sleeve that may end their financial woes: his studies in civil engineering! With the heart of an entrepreneur and the brain of an engineer, can Suho finally build a better life for himself? All Rights Reserved Written by BK_Moon.

Stephanie Sy never expected that her curiosity towards her estranged grandma will lead her to a series of bizarre--most of them silly--misadventures. Prompted by the dead woman's diary and accompanied by the annoying but charming Erik, what can she find in this quirky journey of self-discovery and love? *** Bratty, city chic Stephanie Sy never expects she'll go through mishaps--and more--when she ventures to an unfamiliar place for her grandmother's wake and funeral where she discovers the woman's old diary and a supposed upcoming meeting with a man from her past. Never knowing her grandmother, Stephanie decides to visit the places Corazon went to and meet Antonio, the first man to break her grandmother's heart. What follows is a spontaneous adventure Stephanie sets for herself. Joining her is Erik, a man with the heart of a child and a few secrets of his own. Entangled in a series of unfortunate events, Steph will have her own journey of self-discovery and love. Status: Published Under Bliss Books DISCLAIMER: This story is written in English.

For years, Eliza has tried to forget the man who shattered her. The wildness of his seduction and the ferocity of his passion had drawn her in - and it destroyed her. Now, he's the only person who can help find her missing sister. She won't fall for him again. But what if she doesn't have a choice? ***** Quincy Radcliffe has fast become a key asset at the newly formed Stark Security. A former British agent with lethal skills and criminal connections, it's a no-brainer for him to rise through the ranks. But Quincy isn't the man he appears to be, and one woman could expose all his secrets. Once, he worshipped Eliza Tucker. He adored her and then broke her heart. But now she needs help, and he's the only man that can do it. Quincy knows he must either turn his back on her or risk revealing his dark past to the one woman who can - and will - tear open his old wounds. Content and trigger warning: This story mentions child abuse and contains scenes of violence and mature sexual content. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]]

A heartbroken fashion designer escapes to Tokyo to be an assistant on a movie set, only to get caught up in an illicit, whirlwind romance with the lead actor. ***** After discovering her fiance is cheating on her, heiress and fashion designer Lily Porter is whisked away to Tokyo to help a production company adapt one of her great-aunt's novels. She isn't thrilled about lying about being her aunt's assistant until it throws her into the path of the movie's lead actor, who is enough of a distraction to keep her mind off her ex for good. But can there really be a future for them when their relationship is built on lies, false identities, and a secret engagement? [[Wattys' Longlisted]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

Time travel is legal and Ada Blum is looking for love. But what happens when one of her charming bachelors from the past makes his way to the present? ***** Time travel isn't just possible, it's been legalized by the US government. Many industries have capitalized on the trend, including dating agencies. Now anyone can travel to the past for their own Regency romance or wild west affair-for the right price. Ada Blum is no exception. Often dubbed an old soul, Ada finally has the chance to explore relationships with men who are more up her alley. What she doesn't expect is for her new beau to be a part of the 1920s gang scene in New York. And when she smuggles him into the 21st century to keep him safe, all hell breaks loose. Jealous lovers and glitches in time make for deadly enemies, but can Ada have her happy love story after all? [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Formerly "The Kairos Temporal Matchmaking Service." Cover designed by Lydia Carr