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Chu Xuan transmigrated to a fantasy world and became the young master of a powerful family. He was rebuked for misbehaving just because he sneezed during a banquet. As punishment, he was banished from the ancestral mansion and was relocated to a remote residence. He did not mind the punishment at all. He just needed a spot that could allow him to be a shut-in. With the system that would allow him to grow stronger by being a shut-in, the longer he stayed indoors, the more powerful he became. After being a shut-in for a day, he was rewarded with the Indestructible Body Technique. After being a shut-in for a month, he was rewarded with the Immovable Mountain Technique. After being a shut-in for a year, he was rewarded with the Yuxu Celestial Scripture and 100 years of cultivation. After being a shut-in for 10 years, he was rewarded with the Chaotic Indestructible Body and the Bell of Chaos. … Chu Xuan declared, “No one can make me leave my home. I like being a shut-in!”

Vijay, an ISRO scientist, gets reincarnated in the Vijayanagara Empire, which has not yet weakened but unified South India in a parallel Earth similar to the current one, with slightly altered people and events in the 17th century. Watch how he guides the ancient nation back on the right track again. For Resources Discord: https://discord.gg/mRRVjFaf5H For UPI Donations: authormithunreddygaru@kotak Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction that explores historical events within the context of a parallel Earth. Any similarities to real-world historical occurrences are purely coincidental and are a product of the author's imagination. The intent is to offer an alternate perspective on history and should not be construed as an accurate representation of actual events. Reader discretion is advised. If you own the rights to the profile picture used by the author, please Let us know in the Comments for proper attribution or its removal. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to resolving any concerns regarding intellectual property rights.

【Necromancer】, Originating from ancient Europe, these mysterious wizards were often male, knowing how to summon and enslave the souls of the deceased to create undead creatures. Usually, those who practiced this craft had frail bodies, pale complexions, and twisted psyches, shunning and distrusting others. Some, who mastered the art, could even trade their flesh for an immortal Lich's life. But can someone tell me how to practice the art of necromancy in the 21st century? In a law-abiding society, I can't even get a skeleton! Misumi Mikoto: Doctor Chen, come quickly and help me examine this body; I can't find the cause of death! Jounouchi Hiromi: Doctor Chen, come check on this patient first; what exactly is wrong with him?

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

Kisah seorang wanita yang terdampar di masa lalu bersama beberapa orang temannya. Di tempat di mana dirinya terjebak, ia jatuh cinta pada pria tampan dan bijaksana yang merupakan calon penerus tahta kerajaan. Sementara itu, ayah wanita tersebut ternyata diam-diam sudah menjodohkan putrinya dengan CEO Hotel. Lantas, apakah ia akan menerima perjodohan itu atau memilih pangeran sebagai suaminya kelak?

Adam is an ordinary teenager who transmigrates into the body of François Boucher, a French soldier during the Seven Years' War. With no system to guide him and no knowledge of the historical events of this period, he must navigate this new life and struggle to survive.

Tania is a girl student in senior high school. She wants to have a boyfriend who handsomes and strong like a king. She prays at one night but she didn't know what happened the next. Tania woke up in the morning, she heard a voice that called her "queen", then she realized that she has traveled to the 13th Century by her prayer. Now She is trapped in the Singhasari Kingdom as a queen. The Singhasari Kingdom is one of the big Kingdoms on Java Island at that time. And now the reigning king is King Anusapati. The 2nd King of Singhasari Kingdom. Tania learned the history of the Singhasari Kingdom in her school. She knows about the curse of Mpu Gandring where a Kris that was made by him will Kill the current King which is King Anusapati. Then she plans to save the king with her knowledge. What happened to the next? Let's check and read the story :)

Anastasia's visit to her grandmother's house takes an unexpected turn when her curiosity leads her to the long-forgotten forest nearby. Intrigued by its mysterious history, she embarks on an exploration that unravels a startling secret -the presence of a trapped demon within its depths. As Anastasia becomes entangled with this otherworldly being, she must summon her courage and unravel the forest's ancient enigma to protect herself and those she loves. A thrilling encounter that will test her resilience and reveal her true strength in the face of the unknown.

Ivan, a civil engineering student in Russia, is on the brink of completing his degree when fate takes an unexpected turn. Whisked away to 20th-century America, Ivan finds himself in a world that seems similar but reveals itself to be wildly different. Here, beneath the bustling cities landscapes, lies a hidden society of wizards, one where Ivan discovers he, too, holds untapped magical abilities. Yet the world of wizards is nothing like the realm of reason and progress he’s familiar with. Instead of enlightenment, Ivan finds a society trapped in old, brutal ways, a place where magical power rules, and a fierce struggle for dominance reigns. It’s a place where wizards, like predators in the jungle, seek to overpower and devour one another, locked in cycles of rivalry and survival. As Ivan navigates this new reality, he must learn to wield his powers and survive in a magical world ruled by raw ambition and treacherous alliances. With the skills of a civil engineer and the instincts of a novice wizard, he sets out to build his own place in this concrete jungle, where the line between civilization and savagery blurs in unexpected ways.

After the death of the legendary Hero King, the vast Empire that once unified the world begins to crumble. His visionary reforms, inspired by knowledge from another world, brought progress and justice, but also sowed the seeds of fragmentation. Now, with the Empire in chaos, various factions and leaders emerge, each with their own goals and ambitions. As former allies clash and rebels challenge the status quo, the great question remains: will the Hero King's legacy be destroyed forever, or will the world be united once again?