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LAZARUS PROTOCOL- PROJECT X

Celux-9 is a colonial planet filled with highly advanced technology. The city of Nova Lux, at its core, is a city divided by caste differences and technological facilities. The city is divided into two areas: The Spire and The Undercity. It's clear that both have their own conditions and are as opposite as heaven and earth. Louise Vane decisively put down her press card, fed up with her role as a "image polisher" for the Spire elite while the Undercity residents suffered. She disappeared for several months, trying to tune out the cries of the slum district. However, the silence tormented her. She knew she couldn't run away from the chaos, so she returned to the streets as a private detective. She wasn't interested in making a name for herself; she was determined to find the remnants of her conscience that still remained. On her first day, Louise encountered a strange situation: residents of the slums were disappearing one by one. A routine case morphed into a dark obsession, driving her to uncover the truth. She was determined to expose whether their disappearance was a series of ordinary criminal incidents or part of a grand conspiracy. What exactly is Louise Vane facing? This is clearly a shadowy operation. There's clearly a deeper conflict at play here, one that goes far beyond what she could have ever imagined. Welcome to Planet Celux-9. Here, longevity is attainable for those with the necessary financial resources. Note: This story is my original work and is not a translated novel. This is high sci-fi, pure and simple. It's also dark fantasy, plain and simple. Sincerely, Zan_Apexion
Zan_Apexion · 13.4k Views

Reborn in 1970: Building a Global Empire

Rudra Pratap died a broken man in 2026, sacrificed on the altar of corporate corruption. He wakes up with a second chance in the most volatile decade of Indian history: the 1970s. It is an age of suffocation—where the License Raj strangles innovation and the government controls the means of production. But Rudra has brought something back from the future. Possessing a mysterious System that allows him to import 21st-century blueprints and foresee geopolitical shifts, Rudra begins his ascent. While others fear the impending war, Rudra sees a supply chain opportunity. While others beg bureaucrats for permits, Rudra buys the bureau.He is no longer the victim. He is the predator. His goal is not just wealth. He aims to forge an industrial empire so vast that operates in the shadows of global finance while building the spine of Indian industry. Watch Rudra Pratap turn a dying textile mill into a global empire, one crisis at a time. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction set in an alternate 1970s timeline. All characters, businesses, and events are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Real-world brands and historical figures are included solely for atmospheric context and do not imply endorsement or factual accuracy. © 2026 Inkstory. All rights reserved. This story is published exclusively on Webnovel,Royal Road and Scribble Hub. If you are reading this on a pirate site, please report it.
Inkstory · 174.6k Views

Beauty and the Thief [BL]

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! EXTREMELY SLOW PACED! Character driven, before plot! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same. ──── ୨୧ ──── There are occasional illustrations littered throughout the novel drawn by me (slowly commissioning to get others done), usually found in the comments! !!CREDIT!! Cover Art by @Sayoto (VGen) Illustrations by me (@meowssey) and zaza (@zazhah) (Both commissioned artists are amazing to work with and I highly recommend their work!)
SolitaireInsomniac · 110.6k Views