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A high-stakes management consultant from Boston trades spreadsheets for a Glock 19 after waking up in 2008 London as James Moriarty. Trapped in the BBC Sherlock universe years before the detective's debut, he must refine his Spider's Web ability to transform a sloppy criminal crew into a global empire. While balancing a dangerous romance with Molly Hooper, he applies corporate efficiency to the underworld, discovering that his new body possesses lethal muscle memory perfectly suited for the upcoming Great Game

When the mob related murder of a young teen sparks a leading investigation, the tension driven planet soon changes for the absolute worst in a critical series of events that lead to the downfall of an entire country, shadowed by a man with peculiar talents and a clever mind. As the country falls to it's peculiar aggressor, and the rest of the world in confusion and disbelief. The worst is yet to unfold in this world beckoned by a psionic evolution of the mind and bitter beliefs. Follow Jake, an officer with a strained sense of justice, doing his best to do right by his wife. And lurking within the dense forests of Ash-Valley is Jaklo, a former Criminal with a Pacifistic mind, struggling to adapt to the aftermath Insurrection. The cold presence of Death could be lurking around every corner; and within every nook and cranny. In this day and age, anyone can be a weapon. (HEAVY WIP, QUALITY OF CHAPTERS PAST CH3 AND ONWARD MAY SUCK!) Credit to Charzea for the cover art!

A Dark Fantasy Saga of Betrayed Gods, Cursed Bloodlines, and the Children Who Would Rewrite Fate. From the Pen of Archivist Maren of Hollowmere, Keeper of the Fractured Record. Before the Silence, there was a Song. The world hummed with magic. Death was not an ending, but a gentle transition guided by immortal beings called the Grim, who shepherded souls through the Veil like gardeners tending a beloved garden. Then the Menancers came. Ten of the most powerful mages in history, drunk on ambition and terrified of oblivion, forged a weapon that could bind a Grim to flesh. They ambushed Elian a gentle, starlit shepherd who loved the world more than his own existence and tried to force the secrets of immortality from him. They broke him. But they could not control what they unleashed. Elian's dying act was not to destroy his tormentors. It was to wound the world itself—bleeding its magic dry so that no one could ever wield enough power to unmake creation. The Age of Radiance ended in a single, sorrowful sigh. Now the moon burns violet. Monsters crawl from dungeons that breathe like living things. And children are being born with strange, luminous eyes violet, silver, amber, and rarer colors still. The mages, desperate to hide their guilt, call these children Curselings. Grim-Spawn. Enemies of humanity. The world hunts them. Liora, a girl with storm-colored eyes, escapes a mage's prison to save her friends—and pays the ultimate price. Cael, a boy with one gold eye and one silver, builds a sanctuary from the ruins of a forgotten castle and vows vengeance. Veyne, a child raised in darkness by ghosts, speaks to the dead and chooses to become something more than human. They are not cursed. They are the world's only chance to heal a wound that has festered for centuries. But the mages will burn the world before they admit the truth. "Battle of the Grim" is a sprawling dark fantasy of sacrifice and survival, where the line between hero and villain is drawn in the blood of innocents and the key to salvation has been branded as the enemy.

Tonight, Raphael enters the hunt. The System never forgives failure. Kill, or be killed. Every hunt makes him stronger. Every hunt makes him less human. On the first day, he hunts Demons, drawing their power through contracts and making it his own. On the second day, he hunts Witches, forging bonds to synchronize their minds and wield their magic. On the third day, he hunts sinners, claiming bounties paid in blood, even if it means bearing their sins. Now, this city is Raphael’s hunting ground. Blood stains his hands. Sin corrodes his soul. To hunt monsters, he will become one first.

The continuation journey of Alter in the virtual world. Takes place after The World of Fractured Realms. But this time, Gaia took her frustrations out on Alter and accidently unleashed something that should not have.

Warning: Good Plot with Tons of Lemons ................................... Rex Thrustmore was a normal human in a world of heroes, villains, and beings who could destroy the planet if they wanted to. He didn't care much about the grand scheme of things, as what could he possibly do without any powers or mutant abilities? So, he just focused on enjoying his life with beautiful women—until one day, a system awakened inside him. It changed his life. And the fate of his universe with it. But it also gave him the chance to be someone much more than who he was, follow him as he ascends the ranks and breaks the hierarchies that had long been established in his universe. Author's Note: This fic is heavily based on Marvel Comics rather than the MCU. Comic storylines included: Civil War(I AND II, the comic ones, not the MCU one) House of M God Bomb King in Black And many more... I will do my very best to give you a good story with tons of lemons. Update Schedule: Monday to Friday — 1 chapter per day

From the King of Earth and Metal, the Tyrant who controls flames and magma, to the Supreme King of the Supreme, Great, and Greatest Kingdom, or the Dragon of the World, the Dragon of Thousand Faces and Thousand Aspects... These titles are just embellishments on the crown of power of this red dragon. The world has changed because of him. Cultural thoughts and ideologies are his fluttering flags; Mage towers and floating cities are his war fortresses; Countless races and strange creatures are his soldiers; and countless dragons are his commanders; This is a civilization established by a dragon, a dragon kingdom that commands the entire multiverse. (this is a translation)

[System Alert: You have refused to kneel.] [The Heavenly Court rejects you.] [The Abyssal Court welcomes you.] In the era of After Dark, the world is ruled by the Awakened—warriors who follow the "Angelic Sequences" to protect humanity from the Mirror Dimensions. For Lucian, a starving orphan in the slums of London, "Angels" are nothing but tyrants with good PR. He has no desire to be a hero. But the System is absolute. On his nineteenth birthday, Lucian is dragged into the Crucible—a mandatory death trial. While others prayed to the Gods for salvation, Lucian looked the impossible odds in the eye and sneered. His defiance triggered a System Error. He didn't awaken as a Soldier or a Mage. He awakened the long-lost Forbidden Sequence. Class: Lightseeker Patron: The Dead Prince of Pride Now, Lucian possesses a power that breaks the rules of reality. He does not level up by training. He does not level up by praying. He levels up by Dominating. In a world where thousands fight for scraps, Lucian follows a different path: 1. Never Bow. (Penalty: Death). 2. Never Beg. (Penalty: Weakness). 3. Crush those standing above you. (Reward: Ascension). "The world doesn't need saving. It needs to be corrected." Watch as the street rat becomes the King of Terror. Tags:#AntiHero #System #WeakToStrong #RuthlessMC #Evolution #DarkFantasy #Villain #FaceSlapping #NoHarem also available on Royal Road

In a debt-crushed rural corner of China, jade miner Touming drowns under crushing loans: 12.8 million won in personal debt and a staggering 165.8 million won family curse stretching back six generations. Hounded by four ruthless loan sharks and six mafia-connected gangs demanding monthly blood money, he scrapes by smuggling tiny jade fragments from brutal 12-hour mine shifts. One desperate night, after selling everything he owns to meet a payment and still arriving two minutes late, enforcers beat him to the edge of death. As life fades on a filthy alley street, an ancient jade-bound system awakens inside him—granting supernatural sight through solid rock and uncanny 999+ luck in uncovering priceless jade veins.

After traveling to the world of One Piece, he merges with the mightiest creature alive—Kaido, the King of Beasts—and ascends as the new Four Emperors. At first glance, his time-travel advantage makes him seemingly invincible. But soon, he faces formidable foes: the fated Child of Destiny, Master Joyboy, wielder of the Nika Fruit, and the legendary Sun God, the world's only designated savior. Will he merely follow Kaido’s old path, becoming a stepping stone for Luffy’s rise as emperor? Not this time. As a time traveler, he wields knowledge and power beyond anyone’s imagination. Armed with Nika and the secrets of cultivation, he sets out to attain immortality, overcome destiny, and reshape the pirate world on his terms. Witness the rise of the new Kaido as he defies fate, challenges gods, and restores order in a world of chaos.

Orion Online was not just a game—it was a world where the freedom to craft skills and Awakening Classes dictated the highest order among billions of players. Alphonse, holder of the Hidden Class Akashic and leader of the Pioneer Guild, stood at the peak of power as one of the most revered rulers among the "3 Emperors and 10 Kings." However, a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Great Descent" brought everything crashing down. The servers suddenly went dark, dragging tens of thousands of players into a physical reality called the world of Orion. ​In this brutal new world, the user interface vanished, and the massive wealth of the guild's castle disappeared without a trace. Thrown to rock bottom overnight, Alphonse realized one crucial thing: his Level 100 attributes had merged with his human body, turning his past skills into deadly muscle memory and sharp mana control. ​Alphonse refused to succumb to the panic of the system's collapse. Through the Akashic Terminal—an ultimate ability born from his unique class—he uncovered the truth. They were not on Earth. The world of Orion was a real realm that had lost the legacy of its ancient magical civilization, leaving behind vulnerable natives stranded in a medieval magical era. ​Now, the vast continent stands on the brink of ruin. The reincarnated players have grown drunk on power as their virtual strength becomes a reality. With no binding laws, their moral limits are shattered. They are preparing to become tyrants who will plunge the world into anarchy, while millions of other players still wait their turn to be pulled into this world. ​Refusing to let his allies be hunted in the future, Alphonse decides to become the architect of a new world order. Alongside his lethal generals, he steps into a vortex of war and ruthless politics. He will exploit ancient knowledge, manipulate the nobles, behead decadent kings, and seize the world's wealth to build a new empire. ​The era of virtual capitalism has ended. This is now an age of bloody evolution, power struggles, and civilization building. And the Akashic Sovereign does not negotiate.

Juno transmigrates to shadow slave and… has fun? The world of Aspects and sorcery, where the only sin is weakness is actually the perfect place to have some fun. With a special characteristic about himself, he gains initial good luck until he throws that away for progress. I will try to write the oc with the OG cohort, but idk if I will be good at writing them so we will see. If the jokes arent funny, comment about it and I will make them better I hope. (All credit for the original goes to G3 the GOAT and IDK who made the cover image I took it from Pinterest and it aint mine)

Jin Mian, an unemployed college graduate, died in a car accident and transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, becoming the grandson of Jin E, the Second Elder of the Spirit Hall. Orphaned and without any cheats, he survived quietly until the age of six, when his martial soul awakened and the system finally descended. His first reward was a god-level martial soul, Miris. After evolving into Radiant Miris, Jin Mian forged his own divine path, comprehended true light, and stepped onto the road of becoming the God of Light. As for Tang San? In this life, he exists for only one reason—to be completely crushed.

"Was he a man dreaming he was a butterfly? Or a butterfly dreaming he was a man?" For a century, the continent of Laurasia has been a sepulchre of ash. What was once a tranquil expanse of kingdoms and emerald forests is now a Demonic Hell, usurped by the Demon Legion. Skeletons and carcasses are the only harvest in lands where humanity once thrived. Now, the few remaining bastions of mankind flicker like dying embers against an encroaching, eldritch night. In the heart of this chaos, within the high walls of the Capital, lies the Sanctus Sanctum—the supreme echelon of Mageia and the iron fist of the Magis' Guild. Seraph was the Sanctum’s ghost. A lowly orphan whose family was slaughtered by the swarm, he lived as a frail Acomage, bullied to the brink of death by noble-born magis who used "Mageia duels" as a veil for cruelty. After a ruthless assault left him broken and coughing up poisoned blood in a desolate infirmary, the boundaries of the multiverse fractured. A mysterious soul from a dark dimension—ancient, cunning, and lethal—has merged with the dying youth. Two fates, forged into a single, unstoppable entity. Now, the boy who once fled in terror has awakened with eyes that see the hidden truths of the world—one Gold, one Azure. He possesses a knowledge of the Macrocosmic that defies the ancient laws of the Magis' Guild. Seraph is no longer the victim cowering in the shadows. He is the master of a power that even the Demon Legion will come to fear. From the blood-stained halls of the Sanctum to the frontlines of the Great War, he will not just survive. He will become the cataclysm that ends it. The butterfly has awakened from its dream. And it has brought the Storm. (⌐■_■)

Meet Alex Knight, a hardworking young man burdened by crushing debt and a bleak future. When his new boss turns his life into a waking nightmare, Alex finds himself trapped in a job he can't escape, his future held hostage by the whims of a tyrant. Just when he believes he has one anchor left—his girlfriend's love—a devastating betrayal leaves him utterly broken. But then the world changes. The system descends, dragging everyone into a chaotic new reality. Alex becomes the first to sync with it, earning a mysterious title: [Apocalypse Baby] [You have awakened the skill: Exploding Touch] [Anything you touch turns into a bomb.] Armed with a deadly gift, Alex rises from the ashes of his former life to become an unstoppable force in an urban fantasy world where power rules and vengeance drives him forward. Author’s Note: This story is about a man who loses everything—his freedom, his love, his sense of self—before the world itself collapses into chaos. Alex isn't a stoic hero who shrugs off pain. He feels it, breaks under it, and then rebuilds from the wreckage. Some readers might call him dramatic. And they're right—this isn't a power fantasy about a flawless protagonist. It’s about a man clawing his way back with explosive power, raw emotion, and zero filters. If you're into emotionally intense underdogs who explode (literally and metaphorically), welcome to the ride.

Reborn as Shigure Kasukawa, a low-ranking noble in Seireitei, he starts his journey from the harshest district of North Rukongai, District 80. With a mysterious sign-in system at his side, every location he visits grants him unimaginable rewards: unparalleled spiritual power, devastating reiatsu, and abilities that defy the logic of the Soul Society. From the Shin'o Academy to the Senzaikyū, the Twin Hills of Execution, the Dangai, the Valley of Screams, Hueco Mundo, the Wandenreich, and even the Royal Palace itself—each sign-in unlocks god-like powers that shake the foundations of the Bleach universe. Rewards include: Crushing Reiatsu, Ultimate Release, Instant Kido Casting, Coexistence of Blut Arterie and Vene, and the Absolute Silence of Reishi. Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni: "Without a doubt, Shigure Kasukawa is worthy of inheriting the title of the strongest Soul Reaper." Sōsuke Aizen: "I must admit, Shigure, you are the most troublesome opponent I've ever faced." Yhwach: "What kind of overwhelming power is this? How can you so effortlessly counter my Almighty?" Follow Shigure as he dominates the Soul Society and beyond, one legendary sign-in at a time!

Luke transmigrates into a chaotic Marvel-fusion universe—one where Freddy, Jason, Myers, Pinhead, Transformers, mutants, witches, demons, and cosmic entities all coexist. A world where even going to high school means sharing a classroom with Peter Parker, Harry Osborn… and future monsters in human skin. Just when he thinks he’s doomed, a golden finger awakens: —Reality Editor— • Edit your own attributes • Access thousands of skills from countless worlds • Alter skill effects • Scan 3D surroundings • Identify friend or foe • Manipulate terrain and objects • Record anomalies to gain power forever Every “anomalous” person, item, or creature becomes fuel for his upgrades. Every threat is an opportunity. Every version update brings Luke one step closer to omnipotence. With limitless growth, reality-bending abilities, and no moral chains holding him back, Luke sets his own path: From bullied classmates… to supernatural killers… to cosmic horrors… To the very gods overseeing the multiverse—all will eventually kneel. Because once the Reality Editor reaches its final version… Luke will no longer be human. He will be the Architect. The One Above the one above all. And this multiverse? It will exist only as long as he allows it.

Our MC dies and is reborn as Arthur Pendragon, becoming the brother of Olivia, one of the main heroines from the otome anime he once watched. Armed with the Camelot System, he receives quests to recreate the legendary kingdom in a world dominated by bratty nobles and feminist. As long as he can restore Camelot’s former glory, he will gain the full strength of Arthur Pendragon from the Nasuverse, along with summoning tickets for the Knights of the Round Table plus Merlin, Artoria, and Morgan le Fay as his personal allies. Now, witness how a man becomes a legend. [Incest Route]

Leo Kaito was a nobody in the paddock; a simulator technician for the failing Arcadia Racing team, watching others live his dream. Until he activated Simex. [Infinite Simulation Mode initialized. Escape condition: 1,000,000 perfect laps.] For what felt like decades, Leo lived a cycle of death and resets. Every Monaco downpour and every high-speed crash at Spa was burned into his neural pathways. When he finally completes the millionth lap and returns to reality, he is no longer the average man who entered the pod. He is a "Hidden Monster" who sees tarmac as his to rule. Thrust into the cockpit as a desperate replacement driver, Leo doesn’t just drive; he dominates. But as he climbs the standings, he realizes the simulation never truly ended. Simex has leaked into the real world. Now, Leo must win the World Championship to prove that human instinct can still beat the machine that perfected him.

In a world where humans have been fighting monsters for 300 years, it all began with the ظهور of rifts that caused a mysterious energy to start leaking into Earth. Because of this, humans gained powers, but at the same time, monsters began to appear out of nowhere due to the energy that now inhabits the planet. To prevent the chaos that people with powers could cause, guilds were created—organizations dedicated to the defense of humanity and the exploration of the unknown, which continue to exist to this day. The story follows a group of friends who join these guilds to improve their skills, discover how to become stronger, fight against these monsters, and protect those they love, facing many challenges along the way.