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[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.gg/AYMgESBCTP

A detective story in a world of no crime. A villain protecting safety of the people. And yet, Orion Winters, a private detective sets out to demolish the organization that had kept the people safe for so long—the villain, as he calls— all because they took his family away.

What if the greatest mystery behind Quirks isn’t their beginning—but their end? … Raised in a secret underground lab, experimented upon, and robbed of a childhood, Luke’s gift isn’t flashy strength. It is Bioalchemy — a Quirk that bestows Quirks… but only by unraveling the laws of biology. Eight years after the Final War, as a price of his freedom, he is forced into a Quirk Marriage with Momo Yaoyorozu—the one person who would see him as more than just a tool for others’ ambitions. But before their child—the perfect fusion of creation and life—is born, a betrayal steals their future. Fire. Screams. Ashes. And then—nothing. In death, Luke awakens in the Gray Castle seated before an incomprehensible entity—Mr. Fool. “A price is exacted for what fate bestows,” Mr. Fool says, offering resurrection — on one condition — Luke will become His Blessed and must spread His faith. Eleven years in the past, a young Luke finds himself facing a notification— [Congratulations! Welcome to the Lord of Mysteries System! You have unlocked Sequence 9: Seer, Marauder, Apprentice.] With knowledge from his previous life and his new powers, Luke will defy fate and reshape the future, uncovering mysteries beyond Quirks — Conformity? Singularity? A war that has ruled this world since the dawn of Quirks and beyond? With a foul-mouthed raven, named Nyx, and his memories as companions, Luke must spread Mr. Fool’s faith, while uncovering the dark secrets related to his and his family’s death. In a world swaying on the edge of something far greater than Heroes and Villains, Luke must walk the line between science and divinity, justice and madness. Because this time— — he alone will decide how the story ends. ******************* Note: Luke is not a villain. However, as the story progresses, he ends up becoming a gray character with questionable actions in the eyes of Heroes, Villains, and himself If you would like to read something truly villainous, check out my other fic: Chaos and Order - A Multiverse Fanfic, featuring Kai as the Blood Demon in a Multiverse setting!

The world appears ordinary... Yet beneath its surface lie horrors and secrets that can only be uncovered by those brave enough—or desperate enough—to seek them. Lost in the emptiness of his life, Kaivan Badrika Alijaya, a wounded and seemingly insignificant young man, stumbles upon the Tome Omnicent—a mysterious book said to read fate, alter the future, and reveal truths buried deep within the shadows of history. But the Tome Omnicent is no ordinary book. It does not record—it reveals. It does not provide answers—it opens cracks in reality, exposing possibilities beyond human logic and understanding. And Kaivan has been chosen... whether by fate, or by something far beyond his comprehension. Following the Tome's guidance, Kaivan begins pursuing a better life. Yet with every step forward, the consequences of his previous choices give rise to new problems. Along the way, he encounters people burdened by secrets of their own—a former thief, a traumatized girl, an obsessive heir to a wealthy family, and a mysterious young woman possessing extraordinary power. With every page he turns, he gains more answers... And more suffering. The line between truth and illusion begins to blur. Every seemingly simple decision carries the potential to change everything. And the Tome Omnicent, which appears to be a path toward salvation, may have an agenda of its own. Amid an unseen world and lies disguised as reality, one question continues to haunt him: If You Know Everything, What Do You Still Seek?

Bred to be humanity’s Messiah. Betrayed into becoming its greatest Demon. Kai Stormborn died after exacting revenge. But death could not claim him. Reborn in the Primordial Tower. A battleground where Chaos and Order wage war. And Kai? He is neither. He is something far worse, carrying a Glitch — a forbidden anomaly that lets him devour magical creatures, assimilate their abilities, and evolve. To ascend beyond mortality, Kai must consume worlds, crush their champions, and rewrite their fates. He bends the Harry Potter timeline to his will. He manipulates the Great Houses of Game of Thrones like pawns. He fuses the very realities of Demon Slayer, Bleach, and more into his domain. His Breathing Style warps the laws of Reality Marbles. His mind becomes an Artificial Intelligence. His spirit wields the Will of D. Dumbledore fears him. The Akatsuki hunt him. The Gotei 13, the Warlords, the Jedi—all have stood in his way. All have fallen. Kai no longer walks as a mere Contestant—he is ascending into something Eldritch. Corpses stack like monuments in his wake and Timelines fracture as he upends the lores of the worlds. He does not follow Chaos. He does not obey Order. He bends Reality to his will. This is not a story of redemption. It is the legend of a demonic being who rewrote the rules of existence itself. But can you stomach what comes next? *************** No Harem. You can also try my new fanfic: Dr Blessed - In MHA With Lord Of Mysteries System, to read about Luke who has a Quirk to bestow Quirks upon others, along with Beyonder-powers from three Pathways! *************** For Patre0n and Discord links, check out Demonic Resurrection novel's synopsis. Disclaimer: Other than my OCs, I don’t own any character

In a world governed by a "Hero System," the protagonist, Kaelen, was the ultimate Villain—the final boss who finally succeeded in destroying the world. But instead of a "Game Over," the System forces a Mandatory Redemption Arc. Kaelen is regressed back to his days as a low-level academy student. The catch? The System has calculated the "Total Karma Debt" for his future crimes. Every time he levels up or gains power, he is hit with a "Karma Tax" that physically weakens him or drains his mana unless he performs a "Heroic Deed."

One wrong move in Brookhaven can get you hospitalized. The next one can get you buried. When Zimbabwean teenager Mark Wilson transfers to Silver High, he expects a fresh start. Instead, he finds a city where students rule the streets, school borders are battlefields, and strength decides who gets to walk home. Outmatched and inexperienced, Mark survives through observation rather than power. Guided by gifted fighters and a brilliant strategist, he begins to transform—one lesson, one bruise, and one victory at a time. But as war brews between Silver High and Blue High, Mark learns that becoming stronger isn't enough. In Brookhaven, only those who reach their Flow State survive.

Humans caused destruction on Earth, never realizing that the planet was alive. A thousand of the worst and most evil people were expelled by Earth and sent to a mysterious, unknown place. Then a goddess named Malphas appeared and announced, “Earth has cast you out. There is no place for you except what I have provided—but only a hundred of you may enter that world.” An official survival test began. Of the thousand people, only one hundred would survive. Raven was among them, yet he felt no fear facing the challenges ahead. What’s more, the Women-Conquering System appeared at his side, ready to assist him. - - - - - [Name]: Raven Draxel [Nickname]: The Most Disgusting Bastard in the World. [Skills]: Gluttony (FFF), Slick Tongue (A), Woman Satisfaction Technique (S) [Mission]: Conquer women with ratings from S to SSS. [Reward]: 10,000 love points and other amazing skills. - - - - - Seeing the panel in front of him, Raven smiled and nodded slightly. “It seems the gods really favor me. The proof? They made me one of the thousand people here. But… come to think of it, isn’t that goddess way too sexy?” Follow Raven on his journey as he conquers beautiful women and becomes the strongest bastard in the world! *** Random Tags: #Action #Adventure #Fantasy #Yandere #Obsessive-Love #PossessiveLove #LevelUp #Transmigration #Scheming #Comedy #Dragons #Monsters #RuthlessProtagonist #CunningProtagonist #BeautifulFemaleLead #HandsomeMaleLead

August Tanner accidentally crossed to Terra. There is a technology here that can reveal past life memories, and Tanner suddenly discovered that his first life was that of Iron Man. Doctor Strange, the Iron Man suit, and the Infinity Stone shook the world. When he held up the nuclear bomb that was flying into the city, the whole world burst into tears. And when his body fell, countless people cried. "He alone saved the world!" "Flesh and blood, comparable to gods!" However, when he knelt on the ruins of the planet, stretched out his right hand, and snapped his fingers forcibly. To shatter oneself and restore the life of the universe, the world mourns. He is not just the hero of Terra, but the entire universe.

when the three sun rise out from the endless horizon, instead of four. Xen take the resolve to protect his son under the five skys. Where he is the strongest person but not an immortal existence. While Xen was seeking for his dream, the dream that only he and one another person know about, under the heaven. And that person, who arrived on this world from nowhere and without clues. But Xen guessed that, he arrived on this world from future. While protecting his son, which was a gift from heaven, that he revived on the age of 17. He have to move forward as the strongest person, This story isn't about the journey to became the strongest, but the story after becoming the strongest. This story is about the journey of Xen, across the entire existence under the heaven.

“Do you believe in miracles? Because I sure as hell don’t.” Evren Hope was just a young man with big dreams… until he was betrayed and poisoned by a classmate over something petty. Death came swiftly and without warning. But death isn’t the end. Evren wakes up in a body that isn’t his, in a world he doesn’t recognize, with no answers and no one to trust. Alone and disoriented, he must navigate a dangerous reality where every choice carries consequences, and survival is anything but guaranteed. ——— Rainkeeper is a dark fantasy web novel for readers who enjoy stories where actions matter and victories are earned. Expect: • No pointless harem, just a meaningful and well-developed romance. • No invincible protagonist protected by plot armor. • No convenient power-ups, miracles, or emotional awakenings. • No “chosen one” destined to win because of fate. • No cartoonishly evil churches or factions. • No side characters existing solely to praise the protagonist. • A balanced cast with meaningful roles. • A world governed by consistent rules and internal logic. • No fake-out deaths or consequence-free sacrifices. When someone dies, it matters. • Every victory has a price, and every mistake leaves a scar. • No plot-induced stupidity or irrational decisions. • No convenient coincidences or “because the plot says so” moments. • No inconsistent power scaling. • No characters surviving impossible situations without a believable explanation. If you’re looking for a web novel where logic outweighs convenience, characters are treated as people instead of plot devices, and consequences are never optional… Welcome to Rainkeeper.

I died on the battlefield with a bullet in my lungs, only to wake up strapped to a freezing metal table with a fanatic priest aiming a rusted scalpel squarely at my manhood. Apparently, I had transmigrated into the world of "Hunter Odyssey", a trashy modern fantasy novel I read during my last military deployment. Worse? I was not the protagonist. I was Draven Mordis, a disposable orphan extra captured by a dark cult, destined to be castrated and turned into a brainwashed, lobotomized pawn in the prologue. Meanwhile, the actual "Hero" of this world, Neville Hennesy, is a naive, self-righteous idiot. I am a Commander. I do not play games. War is about efficiency, survival, and eliminating threats permanently. Just as the cultist's blade descends to claim my future, a translucent blue screen shatters the darkness. [Host survival rate at 0%.] [Emergency Sign-in Protocol Initiated...] [Reward: S-Rank Talent: Vector Manipulation.] Discord: https://discord.gg/dEWsPqDRFh Author's Notes & Release Schedule: Premium Lock: The novel will remain completely FREE until we hit the 30,000-word mark (around Chapter 30 to 40). After that, the chapters will be locked for Premium, so enjoy the massive free read and add it to your library! Mass Release Bribes & Goals: If you want to see Draven ruthlessly dismantle his enemies faster, fuel the System with your support! Power Stones (Weekly Goals): 200 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter 500 Power Stones = 2 Bonus Chapters 1000 Power Stones = 4 Bonus Chapters Golden Tickets (Monthly Goals): Top 200 in Golden Tickets = 3 Chapter Mass Release Top 100 in Golden Tickets = 5 Chapter Mass Release Gifts (Instant Rewards): 1 Magic Castle = 2 Bonus Chapters 1 Spacecraft = 5 Chapter Mass Release Drop your Power Stones, leave a review, and let us show the naive heroes how it is really done.

Alternative Title: The Second Male Lead’s POV (in an Otome World) ────────────────────────── SYNOPSIS: Starting a forbidden relationship with the duke’s daughter was the most reckless thing Lucian had ever done in his life. Up until now, his only risks were hunting rare saplings from dangerous places. Now, he was breaking the nobles’ rules. And it backfired, horribly. Not once, not twice, not thrice but multiple times. He almost died once, lost a few friends, fled his homeland, and then almost died again, but here he was, not really learning. "So dumb," the devil voice in his head whispered in disdain, "How more idiotic can you get?" "As far as idiocy goes deep," Lucian answered, accepting the new path of his life, "And it goes deep. And wide." Goal: get wealthy and powerful enough to afford more idiocy Current arsenal: blood, sweat, tears, and pure wits Start point: gardener End point: unknown ────────────────────────── THE CHARACTERS DO NOT BEGIN AS YANDERE, BUT THEY WILL SLOWLY FALL DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE AS THE STORY PROGRESSES. REMEMBER, THEY ARE PEOPLE FIRST, STEREOTYPES SECOND. TAGS: #twistedMC #manipulativeMC #YANDERExYANDERE #NO-NTR #loyalMC #loyalFL #insaneFL #evilFL #forbidden-love #you-can't-f‎ix-her-FL #NO-SYSTEM #pirates #secret-organization-building #territorymanagement #obsessive-love #comedy #conspiracy #businessman #moneymaking #mystery #Adult #Mature #extra TRIGGER WARNINGS: ROMANCE, Lovers to Enemies to ???, toxic love, conscious grooming, unreliable narration, trauma, self-aware hypocrisy, narcissism, superior complex, emotional manipulation, abuse ────────────────────────── Join: https://discord.gg/T8QQhdwunG

[Note: This novel updates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday] A man named Reiji from Earth, who is a shaman from Japan and comes from a famous family of shamans. Reiji is a talented and very powerful shaman. However, Reiji then disappears when facing the resurrected Yamata no Orochi, who attempts to kill people. Instead of ending up in heaven or hell, Reiji finds himself in a room. In that room, there are various children with red hair. Seeing this, Reiji is confused and astonished. "Hey, what's wrong with you?" asks a girl next to Reiji. "What? Who are you? No, who are all of you?" Reiji instead questions back, staring in wonder. "What do you mean? Aren't we all Uzumaki?" the girl replies with a puzzled expression. "... Oh damn," Reiji mutters quietly. Posting Schedule: Tuesday. Thursday. Saturday. [Note: 45+ latest chapters have been added! For Just 3$ You Get Access To Chapters Way Ahead, Now you can access the chapters before Webnovel And Scribblehub by following, Just become a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/Alex_Fabianoki]

Zephyrion had spent the past seven years as an elite assassin for the Order. However, he had never expected that everything he had been led to believe was a lie. Fleeing the Order, he returns to his former life as the second son of one of the most powerful Houses in the Ferran Empire, only to find it divided among rival heirs, ambitious relatives, and powerful factions already maneuvering to seize control. But Zephyrion is no longer the same naive boy as in the past. His years of brutal training have forged him into an Ascendant who defies the very foundation of the world’s power—no longer bound to a single element. Armed with a calculating mind, lethal skill, and the principles his mother once taught him, he will manipulate, outmaneuver, and dismantle every force that stands before him. A/N:   This novel is action-packed and centered around manipulation, so expect intense battles, calculated moves, and ruthless decisions.   The MC is cold, lethal, and highly manipulative.  The first arc focuses on his return home and the establishment of stakes. After that, the pacing accelerates significantly as he grows stronger at a rapid pace.   The story follows the MC’s rise as he develops the Seven Principles of Manipulation, and each arc explores the core of a principle and how it is shaped.   An academy arc will appear later on, and it will be worth the wait.   This is a long-form story (1000+ chapters). It’s recommended to read through the free chapters before deciding whether to continue.   Cheers. … Discord: https://discord.gg/8JthpjYZez

#WSA2026 Kael was born in the slums of the city on the Tower’s First Layer, where he spent his entire childhood in poverty. One day, monsters descending from the upper layers invaded the First Layer, slaughtering his family before his very eyes. Years later, driven by grief and determination, he swears to climb the Tower and eradicate the monstrous threat that looms over humanity. Or so I thought... ======================== https://discord.gg/QKbgJ9NkYy Chapter Length: around 1500 words ======================== ABSURDWORKS circle

Ronnel, who traveled to the streets of Meteor City in the Hunter World, awakened his unique Nen. Various skills and talents can be found from corpses. "Acquire Elementary Strength Talent." "Obtain a Basic Palm Technique." "Obtain an ancient copper saber, which can not only fight against enemies, but also cook." … His Nen ability: Allows Ronnel to retrieve items or skills from the corpses of the dead. The stronger the deceased, the higher the chance of obtaining rare or valuable abilities. Author: https://wap.faloo.com/632310.html

On the planet of Nyxara, awakening decides everything. At sixteen, every person awakens an affinity tied to essence — the power that shapes the world itself. Strength determines status, survival, and future. Zero has none. Unable to sense essence and burdened by scars from a past he cannot remember, he lives as an outsider in the quiet village of Ashvale alongside the only person who truly understands him — his closest friend, Klaus. But as the day of awakening approaches, strange things begin happening around him. Violent headaches. Fragments of memories that don't belong to him. Beasts growing unnaturally aggressive near the village. And a feeling deep inside himself that something is waiting to wake up. While the rest of the world moves toward its future, Zero begins to realize he may have never belonged to this one in the first place. And when the truth hidden inside him finally stirs— everything changes. https://discord.gg/U3tt6BpFr

My name is Michael, and I was reincarnated into the world of One Piece. I ate the Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan type: Seraph form — and became a Marine. At first, I thought I could lie low until the story ended... But unfortunately, there's no way I'd ever become a lapdog for the Celestial Dragons. See a noble and won’t hold an umbrella for him? Then go to jail. If something doesn’t sit right — of course I’ll push the whole damn world until it does.

Villains don’t need to be whitewashed, what they need is even greater power. Victory after victory, proving who is truly walking the right path.