In a future timeline, the earth was visited by a species known as the Slarkovs.
Having lost their home planet and in search of a new one, the Earth was the next habitable planet for them.
Humans and Slarkovs made a deal with each other in return for the Slarkovs living on Earth.
The Slarkovs traded their technology and knowledge for a new home.
They were similar to humans except for some of them who had slight differences, so fitting into society wasn't a problem.
Over the years, Slarkovs and humans began to mate with one another and reproduce offspring.
This, in turn, created new species known as the mixedblood.
Centuries later, mixedbloods could tap into their bloodline and perform unimaginable feats.
Gustav was born into an age where bloodline determines everything and struggles to fit in with a useless bloodline.
His bloodline only grants him the ability to change his hair colour, destroying his hopes and dreams for a great future.
His fate is turned around when an unexpected situation leads to him finding a system that grants him the power to unlock and upgrade bloodlines by completing quests, but he's baffled by two quests with a five-year deadline. Success will grant him unimaginable rewards...
But only one thing awaits him if he fails... Death!
Follow Gustav on his interesting journey filled with unprecedented adventures, danger, and death, maybe?
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4.7
1657 Chs
Boiling Beast Bloodline
An unnamed scout, sacrificed on the battlefield of the Southern Border, is miraculously reborn in an alternate universe. Unexpectedly, he becomes a shaman of the Orc Kingdom, even more, a rare Dragon Shaman that appears once in a millennium. What's more, he is cursed with the Blood Sacrifice of the vilest magic pet!
What lies behind this curse?
A charming beauty of the Fox Tribe, a Mermaid Princess from the Abyss Kingdom, a mysterious Clam Girl from the East, a Swan Warrior maiden, who is the very embodiment of an angel, all these arrive at his side one by one.
Mysterious Panda Warriors from the Eastern Panta Clan, powerful Elephant Warriors of the Orephin Clan, the invincible Whale Knights of the Banilou Tribe, from the deep sea, to the formidable warriors of Summer Palace will follow our protagonist on the stage of a grand war, carving their own path to glory.
Witness how our protagonist confronts his new identity, challenges the formidable human magic and invincible legions with the heroic Orc war-song. Witness how our protagonist take on the identity of the Double Dragon Shaman to defeat the Dragon Knights, leading the Bimon warriors, whose brilliance is gradually fading, and penning a saga of zero mortality amidst the battle with foreign invaders!
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1222 Chs
Ancient Tears BloodLine
After the Guardian God's demise. Zack inherited his legacy. Zack is a driven individual who wields a lot of power. Will he follow the Guardian God's trail of footprints? Or Will he continue to forge his own legacy?
He is intelligent, calm, and composed. When it comes to making decisions, he is decisive. In the world of Humans, Monsters, and other unknown species, he learns and grows.
"I know you guys were the most powerful bloodline warriors dispatched to assassinate me. However, in the end, it makes no difference." With a slight smile on his face, Zack ridiculed.
"Anything that stood in my way will be obliterated by my lightning," Zack added.
"Lightning is Absolute!"
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Current Plan- 7chaps/week.
For more release, Vote with Power Stones.
Target:
1st level- 100PS/Week.
Result- 14chaps/Week.
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Disclaimer: This is a Fantasy novel. Everything about this novel is Fictional.
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4.6
1070 Chs
The Cursed Prince
This book is about baby-making. [COMPLETED on chapter 715]
The crown prince was cursed on the day he was born, that he will never be happy. What's worse, no woman could touch him without dying. Thus, finding a wife to produce an heir became the royal family's greatest challenge since the prince is the only son.
Until one day.. a servant girl who tried to kill him didn't end up dying after they touched. Emmelyn was a princess from one of their colonies who vowed to avenge her family's death by killing the crown prince. And that's how she ended up in his castle.
Seeing that she was the only woman he could have a sexual relationship with, without killing her, the prince made an agreement to let her go and free her kingdom from his oppression if she produced for him three heirs.
Emmelyn said yes, but every day that they were together, she made plans to kill him and get her revenge.
Can Emmelyn get what she wanted, or would she be entangled deeper with the enemy who was deemed as the devil incarnate himself by his enemies?
EXCERPT:
"You will be the mother of my children," said the man in a commanding tone. His shameless words rendered Emmelyn speechless and shocked, more so, than the kiss he landed on her lips earlier. "I need three children from you."
"Eh ... wait.. what? Hold on a minute," Emmelyn, who was moved from her shock, hurriedly rubbed her lips roughly as if trying to remove the devil's marks from them. "I don't want to be your wife! I don't want to marry you, you devil!!"
The man frowned and squinted his eyes menacingly. "Who said anything about marriage?"
THE NEXT DAY
"Let's go," said the prince.
"Let's go where?" Emmelyn asked, not understanding.
"Let's go make babies."
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4.7
1026 Chs
Harry Poter và câu chuyện học hạng nhất
Ai cũng sợ những người thần bí, vị cứu tinh Harry đã gặp một chút xui xẻo. Trong khi đó Ellen, Harris lại có cơ hội được học tại một hệ thống trường học bất khả chiến bại đó là một trường học trong thế giới phù thủy trên mây và rồi đã tạo ra những huyền thoại!
4.9
1028 Chs
Cursed Immortality
Jacob Steve, an Old Man, died at 116 after living a whole life.
But Jacob always had a dark side, which he always suppressed and hid from others.
However, in the later years of his life, when death was inevitable, he understood there wasn't any point in having wealth, knowledge, or desires if you couldn't have a life to enjoy them.
He became obsessed with fabled immortality and devoted his reaming life to extending his fleeting lifespan, but just like any other, he failed.
However, he mysteriously got another chance at life and found a way that led to fabled immortality.
But he was also forewarned that the way led to it was filled with blood and darkness!
In the end, Jacob chose it anyway with no way of going back, and it was also the start of his suffering and his icky, brutal journey toward the 'Immortality' he wanted so badly!
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4.7
938 Chs
Celestial Bloodline
Kyle's life was lazy and ordinary, but little did he know something extraordinary lay dormant deep inside his body. All his life, he remained unaware that everything happens for a reason.
Everything changed when he turned 16. His older brothers, fed up with his laziness, devised a plan to teach him a lesson. They urged him to take the entrance test for a prestigious academy, thinking that getting a beating in the test would instill some sense into their lazy brother.
Kyle was stunned, speechless, but due to their coordinated planning, he reluctantly agreed with a hint of resignation.
"I don't think I will pass the test anyway, so trying it for the experience isn't a big deal."
"The only problem is, I can't guarantee that all my body parts will stay intact until the end of the entrance test."
But to Kyle's shock, he passed the test without even lifting a finger!
Still, he was convinced that he would eventually be kicked out of the academy due to his lack of strength. But the moment he set foot in the academy, he discovered something incredible about himself.
He was special and nature's favorite.
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4.5
848 Chs
Loving The Cursed Werewolf King
Can she melt the ice in Northendell... and his heart?
Arielle is the forgotten princess of the Nieverdell, a country blessed with the warm sun all year round. She was sacrificed by her family to become the prisoner of the Northendell Kingdom because of the sins of her brother, the crown prince.
In the kingdom covered by eternal ice, Arielle met King Ronan D. Blackthorn, a man full of mystery.
King Ronan was cursed. On a full moon, he would lose his human side and turn into a werewolf. Weirdly enough, ever since Arielle stepped into his life, he could slowly control his animal instincts.
But great power came with its own consequences. Arielle and Ronan were faced with a difficult choice:
Lift his curse or lose Arielle forever.
5.0
801 Chs
Kingdom's Bloodline
A lowly child beggar, a noble prince, a monster viewed as the enemy of the entire world. If you possess all three identities at the same time, which identity would you choose to help you earn a better ending?
Thales did not have the answer.
He only knew that he came to a different and magnificent world, and he had to face a future that was as difficult to handle as a nightmare. The glorious Empire had already been destroyed for one thousand years, the dying royal family suffered many problems, the legendary sacred battle had plenty of conspiracies, the divided world was in chaos.
But Thales had nothing.
The only thing he had left was an unswerving determination to preserve his own identity, bravery which would allow him to survive in a perilous situation, and a belief that he would never submit to principles he did not believe.
“A King does not gain respect by virtue of his bloodline. The bloodline's glory rests on the deeds of the King.”
Darkness will baptize light. Fire will create true steel. The forbidden prince’s story starts here.
4.5
760 Chs
Peace offering to the cursed prince
"My dear if there has been any misunderstanding between us, I apologize but I have always wanted the best for you, that is why I seem a little difficult at times," Regina said smoothly. She knew that if Ellen continued to talk the king might find out about her pretentious behavior.
Ellen was rendered speechless by the queen's action. How could she continue complaining after the Queen apologized so smoothly? "Your highness, your craftiness is worthy of recognition" Ellen mentally praise the Queen.
On her dying bed, Queen Agatha made her husband king George promised to marry her best friend, Regina. She knew that the royal council will put him under pressure to marry a new wife since she was unable to give him a son.
She asked this of him because she felt her Regina will love and protect her daughter since they grew up like sisters.
The king fulfills his promises to his late wife and married Regina.
Queen Regina treat the little princess very well until she gave birth to a prince for the king. Once she felt her position as the queen was secured, she became vicious and maltreated Ellen.
Years went by and Ellen lived under the unfair treatment of her stepmother and her children. Her father no longer cared for her, it seem Regina had him wrapped around her finger.
When Ellen turned fifteen, war broke out between her kingdom and the kingdom of Avalo, The war lasted for three years, before the two kingdoms made a truce. Avalo demanded a marriage alliance to seal the truce. King George knew that his kingdom will lose if the war continues, he had no choice but to agree to their demands.
If it were to marry any other prince Queen Regina would have favored her daughter but considering that it was the crown prince of Avalo, who was known to be the cursed prince. Princess Ellen was a perfect peace offering.
How will Princess Ellen survive in a strange land, a kingdom where her husband is feared and hated by all his parents inclusive. How does the cursed prince treat her and why was he referred to as cursed?
Sure is. The story of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is presented in a written form typical of a novel, featuring characters and plotlines from the Potterverse.
Technically, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a script rather than a traditional novel. However, it still tells a story in a written format and has elements common to fictional narratives.
In the novel Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter's parents were killed by the evil Dark Wizard Voldemort, and Harry was adopted by Voldemort's follower, Bellatrix Lestland. As Harry grew up, he discovered that he had a magical gift and embarked on an adventure to find his real home.
At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry met other students, including Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, and they became good friends. Harry also met the mysterious girl, Luna, who told him that she was a cursed child and Harry decided to help her find a way to break the curse.
In the course of his adventure, Harry found that Voldemort had not failed and was still planning a new attack. Harry finally defeated Voldemort, freed the cursed children, and protected Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At the end of the story, Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Luna returned home to start a new life.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a novel by JK Rowling. The novel was first published in 2001. It tells the story of Harry Potter, who became an orphan after his parents died and was sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to study magic. The novel series has been adapted into a movie that has won widespread praise and great success worldwide.
It depends. Some fans might consider certain fanfiction as 'cursed' if it goes against the essence or spirit of the original Harry Potter world. For example, if it involves really out - of - character portrayals of the beloved characters or extremely dark and inappropriate themes that don't fit the general tone of the series. However, other fans might be more open - minded and see it as just another form of creative exploration, so it's not a view that is uniformly held among all fans.
There were novels similar to Harry Potter:
Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha
2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun
3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2
4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building
National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village
7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi
8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin
9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost
Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan
Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen
"This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL
Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter?
Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive
National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain
Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig
17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong?
Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism
20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow
The following is a detailed introduction of these novels:
1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" was a martial arts novel full of chivalry. The author used delicate strokes to describe a world full of lofty sentiments. The protagonist of the story, a young man, carried a long knife on his shoulder and hung wine on his waist. He strode forward with a yearning for Jianghu in his heart, but it was difficult to see his true appearance. The author skillfully combined Jianghu with real life, integrating the emotions, psychology, society, history and other elements of the characters into it, giving people inspiration and thinking. Although there were some plots in the story that didn't quite suit his taste, overall, the Book of Troubled Times was an unforgettable book. Ji Cha's writing skills were recognized by the readers, and his new book, Book of Troubled Times, was even more eye-catching. The author vividly described the heroic spirit of a young man who came out of Beimang with a knife, making people feel as if they were in that chivalrous world of Jianghu. The characters in the book were drawn in three-dimensional, without any facial features. There were also many foreshadowing in the plot, making people look forward to the development of the next chapter. In short,"Book of Troubled Times" was a good book worth recommending. It was a rare enjoyment for both martial arts lovers and chivalrous readers.
2. Spirit Realm Walker: System, Infinite Style, Dungeon, Strange
The newspaper seller's new work was different from the subject matter he had written before. It was a new attempt. (But it was quite similar to what his writer friends wrote.)
The main character's brother mysteriously disappeared, and the main character received the card he sent. Then, he could enter the Spirit Realm, complete the dungeon, obtain rewards, and level up himself. At the same time, he would search for the truth of the world through exploration. The setting of this book was not bad. The main character needed to clear the Spirit Realm dungeon and find clues from these strange maps to avoid being hunted down.
The main character was set to have hypermnesia, which was a cheat. It allowed him to remember many details of the past, but it was also a double-edged sword that would lead to negative effects. The other character settings were also quite interesting, such as a gentleman boss who spoke in a translator's accent, a beautiful colleague who liked to talk, and a beautiful sister-in-law.
Although this book contained supernatural elements, the author himself said that this book would not focus on supernatural elements, so it would not be particularly scary. Moreover, the style of selling newspapers was humorous. Coupled with the fact that he often drove, the style of the book was relaxed. Moreover, the newspaper seller would also make jokes in supernatural places, so it would not be particularly scary.
Overall, the book was excellent so far. There were no logical errors, and the plot and worldview were relatively complete. However, it was still a seedling after all. He wanted to see if the author could write a better architecture.
3."The Tang's Table":"The Tang's Table" is an amazing historical novel. Author Jie and 2 used a unique perspective to integrate historical events into the dining table of the Tang people, showing a vivid and real world of the Tang Dynasty. The main character Yun Chu had transmigrated and used modern knowledge and thinking to face the challenges of history, helping the Great Tang solve its problems and showing the prosperity and prosperity of the Great Tang. At the same time, the author also showed the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty through the description of food, so that readers could feel the breath of life and sense of immersion. The author's writing was smooth, and every supporting role was full of life. Even the villains had their own kind side, and every minor character was lifelike. This book was not only a novel, but also a masterpiece about history and life philosophy. I give this book a five-star rating. I hope the author can continue to create more exciting works.
4."King of Familiars": 9 points
Who would be the undisputed king of familiars in this new era?
He had read many beast taming books, but there were not many books as detailed and non-toxic as this one.
All kinds of strange exotic beasts emerged one after another. It was really dazzling and exciting.
Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation: Fairy is very busy and has no time to save you. She even rolled her eyes.
He became the third son of the final BOSS, the direct descendant of the villain with a clean background and a good reputation. The fake villains were waiting to be slapped in the face, while the real villains were carried around the world by a big block of ice. Goldfinger? Only fake villains relied on their golden fingers to make a fortune. Real villains dared to face their bleak lives! Mystic Mirror Immortal Race
6. National Forensics: The Almighty's New Book
[Corpse: Are you polite?]
7."Wait, Heroine":"Wait, Heroine" is an unforgettable novel. The author, Guan Guan Gongzi's writing style was smooth and delicate. Coupled with the wonderful fighting scenes, it made people unable to stop. The protagonist's semi-invincible setting made the story interesting. There was no bitter plot or sudden plot. The author did a good job in describing the copying part so that the readers could accept it. This book had a grand worldview. The protagonist collected the nine dragon pictures step by step, bringing the readers the joy of collecting. At the same time, this book was also a 2-star Qidian Glory work. It was of top quality and was a rare masterpiece. No matter if it was a fantasy, genius, daily life, or a multi-female protagonist, readers should not miss this book. It will certainly surprise you and bring you endless pleasure in reading it. [Rating: 9 points] "Reward index: "
8."Mantang Huacai":(The End of the Song Dynasty) The author's new book, traveling through the Tang Dynasty, before An Lushan's mutiny and rebellion, is currently seeking refuge in Jingdou ~
8.10~ Continuing ~ Current Food and Grass +
9."Hidden Dead Corner":"Hidden Dead Corner" is a fascinating novel. Although the pace is not fast, it is not boring. The story began with an ordinary person obtaining a special ability. He transformed and grew step by step in the foreign world, reaching the extreme. The plot was compact and fascinating, giving people a lot of inspiration. Compared to the previous books, this book's cheat was relatively slow, but the plot was still compact and interesting. The author's update speed was also very fast. The settings were clear, and the protagonist's personality was also very attractive. Overall, this book was a highly recommended work.
10."The Final Clergy":"The Final Clergy" is an exciting science fiction novel. I give it a recommendation score of 82. The setting of this book was very novel, making people feel as if they were in a fantasy world full of mechas and divine power. In the story, the protagonist Lu Yuan had an attribute panel that allowed him to change his class indefinitely. In the era of the collision of magic and technology, he continued to grow and gradually grasped power. The battle scenes in the book were also very exciting, making people feel as if they could personally feel the collision of that kind of power. Overall, this book was a very exciting science fiction novel. Whether it was from the setting or the storyline, it was very worth reading.
11."Beyond Time":"Beyond Time" is a refreshing Xianxia novel. Compared to Er Gen's previous works, this novel was even heavier and left a deep impression. The characters in the story were vividly portrayed, and the wording and artistic conception of the article were also very beautiful. In particular, the combination with the previous works made this work even grander and become an unforgettable work of Xianxia. I recommend it to all readers who like Xianxia novels.
"This Game Is Too Real":"This Game Is Too Real" is an amazing novel. From a unique perspective, the author ingeniously integrated the elements of wasteland, virtual reality, players, farming, managers, civilizations, lords, and so on, creating a game world that made people immersed in it. The protagonist's experience made people feel sympathy and admiration. Not only did he have to deal with all kinds of difficulties, but he also had to shoulder many functions such as planning, customer service, and NPC. In this game, there were no fully automated missions and currency system. Players and other natives did not even speak the same language. This kind of close integration with real life made the novel more realistic and fascinating. It was easy to understand the Wasteland player's writings, which had a low threshold of reading and was very natural. In terms of creativity, the protagonist's experience of starting from scratch was eye-catching. The relationship side quest had not been developed yet, but he was looking forward to the subsequent development. The interaction between the protagonist and the players made people feel happy and expectant. In short, this novel gave people a very enjoyable reading experience, and they looked forward to the subsequent plot development. This was a very good sci-fi novel, worth reading!
Red Heart Sky Patrol: Xianxia
In ancient times, the demon race had gone extinct. In the modern era, the dragon race disappeared. The era of the Great Divine Dao was already like smoke, and the era of the peak of flying swords had finally fallen…
What happened in this world?
Who would listen to the truth of history buried in the river of time?
Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are painted with corpses, and hundreds of years of heaven and earth are painted with hungry tigers.
Heaven and earth are fair as heartless,
I have a pure heart to survey the heavens!
Ring of Fate: Lord of the Mysteries (Part Two)
"The Great Ming State Preceptor": The Great Ming State Preceptor is an admirable work. The author has shown his talent with a grand pattern and far-reaching ideas. This book was not only a novel, but also an explanation of political economy, sociology, monetary theory, and other theories in simple terms, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of history and reality. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was compact, making people unable to stop. I hope the author can continue to maintain this standard and bring us more exciting works.
16:"Ascending on a New Day": There was a Reading Snake named Niu Qiqi.
There was a snake-catching youth named Xu Ying.
There is a big bronze bell that says it was not stolen,
Everyone, come and see Otaku Pig's new work.
17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?"
"Deep Sea Ember" was a shocking sci-fi epic. The author used a grand narrative style and exquisite writing style to vividly display all kinds of characters. The hero of the story, Duncan, and his crew witnessed the vision of the sea, unveiled the long-sealed truth, and opened up a new route to the new world. The author's description makes people feel as if
Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts: A New Book
Traveling between the martial arts world and the immortal cultivation world, becoming a porter between the two worlds, making use of the difference in resources to make a fortune
(The world of martial arts was originally thought to be a low-level martial world, but now that demons and devils have appeared, it should be a low-level martial world on the surface. Behind the scenes, it should be a supernatural world like the world of immortal cultivation.)
"Who told him to cultivate!" "Who told him to cultivate!" It was a delightful novel. The protagonist of the story, Lu Yang, had transmigrated to the cultivation world. His arrival brought some chaos and joy to the cultivation world. The author told Lu Yang's story in a relaxed and pleasant language, making people feel happy and happy. The character creation was also very outstanding. Every character was lifelike and left a deep impression on people. The plot was compact and fascinating. This book is not only a cultivation novel, but also a work that reflects our lives. I strongly recommend 'Who Made Him Cultivate Immortality'. Give it 5 stars!
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It could refer to a plot element where kisses are somehow cursed in the fan - created Harry Potter story. Maybe a character is cursed through a kiss or kisses are used as a vehicle for a dark spell.
One way is to look at reviews. If a fanfiction has a lot of negative reviews mentioning things like inappropriate content or bad writing, it's probably best to avoid it. Another way is to stick to well - known and respected fanfiction platforms that have some form of moderation. They are more likely to filter out the really 'cursed' ones.
One important aspect in making a cursed child Harry Potter fanfiction is the tone. Since it's 'cursed', it should have a darker, more foreboding tone. You can use descriptive language to create an atmosphere of unease. For example, 'The Hogwarts corridors were filled with a thick, black fog that seemed to seep into the very souls of the students.' Develop the characters in a way that shows how they are affected by the 'curse'. Hermione might become more desperate in her search for a solution, and Ron could be more easily influenced by negative forces.
I'm not sure specifically as this sounds like a very strange and inappropriate topic. In the normal 'Harry Potter' world, there's no such concept. Fanfiction should generally stay within the boundaries of the original magical world themes, like Hogwarts adventures, the fight against Voldemort, and the relationships among the characters.