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In a realm forged from the collision of two universes, existence is a meat grinder. Spanning dozens of galaxies, this "Great Link" has become the primary theater of war for the cosmos' most formidable factions. Here, Divine Entities fall by the thousands, their deaths fertilizing the soil for new ascendants in a relentless cycle of slaughter, carnage and greed. But from the friction of this chaos—the gore, the death, and the broken laws of physics—a new lifeform emerged: The Calamity. To the outsiders, the Calamities are not people; they are living ore. They are hunted for their essences, consumed as nourishment, or broken into servitude. While most are mindless beasts of destruction, a rare few are born with souls and intellect. They are the prey that knows it is being hunted. In a forgotten corner of this sprawling graveyard, a Rank 1 Calamity is born. He is the weakest of his kind, a flickering spark in a storm of divine-tier predators. He awakens with nothing but a primal directive: Ascend or be consumed. Yet, buried within his frail form lie three anomalies—illogical, reality-warping abilities that defy the established power scales of both universes. In a world where "strength" is measured by the bodies of fallen divines, one weakling must test the limits of his broken gifts. Can a creature born of chaos bring order to a realm of divine greed, or will he simply be the highest-quality resource ever harvested? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Simple:— A realm was formed when two different universes were connected. A realm that spanned for dozens of galaxies in diameter. In time chaos, death and disorder spread through the whole realm, and from these mentioned elements came a completely new race of beings; which the lifeforms of the two universes termed as [Calamity]. Most were savage; unintelligent in nature but there were some, stronger ones who were born with sentience, intelligence! The calamities hated it as their home was ravaged by war and their kind was hunted because of greed, as they were seen as nothing but resources by the outsiders to either consume or tame! However, despite of everything, they couldn't do anything, as if they had a few strongs, than the outsiders had many on many strongs. The massive realm had become the main focus of all the main powers of the two universes. it had become a main ground where three different powers fought on a daily basis in every corner of the realm. Every day there were [Divine Entities] that fell to their doom, but every day there were also many how ascended to [Divinity]. The opportunities and the resources were abundant, along with the dangers and death that came hand in hand with them. Meanwhile, in such an environment; a weak calamity was born in some far corner of the realm. Away from the real dangers, yet still not, because even though, he had sentience, he was born weak and ignorant. Only born with the superficial knowledge; that his kind was hunted, and he must become stronger as soon as possible if he wants to survive, and not become nourishment for someone else. Nonetheless, though born weakest as a rank 1 calamity, he had something special that not many had. An absurdly and illogically strong ability, another absurdly strong ability and another strong ability. However, it was still unknown, if these abilities were even strong enough to make him survive, let alone make him strong, stronger than anybody else, or perhaps strong enough to make him climb to the top. The Apex! ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... [Note: The MC is indeed born with strong abilities, however that doesn't mean those abilities will make him insanely stronger from the start! No, instead to become strong and peerless, he would have to work for it, and suffer for it! Only then would he be worthy enough to be called ] ... *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Dalton Wyatt, a world-renowned scientist and inventor, is transmigrated into the body of a high school student, also named Dalton Wyatt, who had tragically committed suicide due to unfortunate circumstances and a complicated life. The enchanting world of cards he finds himself in is vastly different from Earth, yet eerily similar in certain aspects. Unlike the peaceful Earth, where humans fought only amongst themselves, this new world is plagued by dungeons and monsters. Here, humanity's survival hinges on battling these mythical and legendary creatures. Ordinary mortals lack the strength to stand against such formidable foes. Thankfully, a select few are blessed with the ability to harness their souls, manifest soul power, and become card apprentices—humanity’s last hope against extinction. Card apprentices are individuals who form contracts with grimoires, mystical artifacts that allow them to wield powerful and versatile cards to fend off monsters and conquer dungeons. A grimoire provides card apprentices with abilities such as card creation and card fusion. Most importantly, it enables them to unlock their full potential in card battles. While this world shares the concept of science with Earth, its focus is not on electronics or industrialization. Instead, cards replace the need for most technologies, fulfilling even the smallest of daily necessities. This world revolves entirely around the grimoire’s abilities, particularly card creation and card fusion. Transmigrated to a place where strength can be bought with money, Dr. Wyatt is forced to earn a living to ensure his survival. Fortunately, with his otherworldly knowledge and expertise, card creation comes naturally to him, setting him apart from other card apprentices. Dr. Wyatt crafts and sells perfect, powerful, and resourceful cards, steadily growing stronger in this monster-ridden world. --- "What did you say? Making good cards is hard? Bah! Card creation is a breeze." "My friend, let me enlighten you—there are no 'trash card ingredients,' only incompetent card creationists." [Commencing card creation using ingredients, i)Bloody Veins - G Rank, Mortal Grade ii)Nyon Rope - G Rank, Mortal Grade iii)Common Core - G Rank, Mortal Grade Card creation… complete! Card Name: Bloody Rope Card Type: Item Card Card Rank: E Rank, Common Grade Card Rating: 3 Stars Card Durability: 100/100 Card Effect: The Bloody Rope can bind and incapacitate its target. When in contact with a target’s wound, it triggers paralysis and blood drain effects. Additional Effect: Paralysis, Blood Drain] "This can’t be real! You used G-rank mortal-grade ingredients and yet crafted an E-rank common-grade card with full durability and a three-star rating? This isn’t real—I must still be dreaming! I couldn’t possibly have woken up today—this has to be a dream!"

After almost dying to a weak monster, Hajin awakened his laten power, a system that allows him not only to use his summoning skill but also live stream his life to back on earth. The system is tied to the goddess of reincarnation, who was betrayed and killed. She trusted Hajin, the last of her bloodline to use the system and bring her back to life. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/detpaMXaG9

The world runs on a system. At the age of sixteen, every human awakens the Gaia System—a mysterious power that grants classes, magic, and the path to transcendence. It is humanity’s greatest gift, the force that keeps civilization alive in a world plagued by monsters, gates, and dimensional rifts. For a century, the system has never failed. Until now. When Lucen Noctis, an ordinary boy in his own eyes, attempts to awaken the Gaia System, the impossible happens. [ERROR] A message no one has ever seen before. Instead of the normal system, Lucen receives something else— a corrupted… or perhaps aberrant sequence of the Gaia System. A power that should not exist. Abilities humans were never meant to wield. As Lucen begins to explore his abnormal system, he quickly realizes that the error was not an accident. Hidden beneath the world's perfect system lies a deeper truth—one tied to his existence, the origins of the Gaia System, and the fate of humanity itself. In a world at equilibrum… What happens when something foreign enters the mix?

Two hundred years ago, the sky split open. Dimensional rifts appeared across the world, pouring endless monsters into human territory. Cities collapsed, nations vanished, and humanity was forced to rebuild civilization behind massive defensive walls. In the new era, survival depends on one thing. Class Awakening. When people reach adulthood, they undergo a Class Change Ceremony and receive a combat class that determines their future. Powerful awakenings such as S-Rank Swordsmen, Elemental Mages, and Divine Priests rise quickly, becoming hunters, elites, and protectors of humanity. Weak classes, however… Are destined for ordinary lives. When Lin Yi, a transmigrator from Blue Star, awakens his class at Jianghe Hunter Academy, his result immediately becomes the joke of the entire academy. E-Rank Class — Laborer. A class meant for construction, mining, and carrying materials. In other words… A background character in a world of heroes. But just as Lin Yi accepts his unfortunate fate, a mysterious voice echoes in his mind. Ding. [Minimal Effort, Maximum Reward System Activated.] Any experience he gets will be multiplied by no less than a hundred and, Any item he obtains will be amplified into a far superior version of itself. A simple dagger becomes a weapon capable of freezing monsters solid. A basic skill transforms into a devastating killing technique. Even ordinary equipment can evolve into something far beyond its original limits. While other students struggle to hunt their first monster… Lin Yi casually slays creatures far above his level. While elite classes rely on rare gear and expensive resources… Lin Yi simply picks up ordinary equipment and watches it evolve into something terrifying. Soon, rumors begin spreading across Jianghe City. The weakest class in the academy… Might actually be the most dangerous. Because in Lin Yi’s hands, even the most ordinary tools can become weapons capable of shaking the world. And this time… The so-called E-Rank Laborer may end up building something far greater than anyone ever expected.

|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |9X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · 2025 BEST RISING AUTHOR OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST · AMBYS 2025 SHORTLIST| #SupportHistoricalLGBTQVoices A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life forever--the Corsair. *** Retired Navy pilot William Beckington never planned to move on after The Incident and has lived with the guilt for seventy years. After failed attempts with PTSD counselors, his daughter recommends that he begin volunteering on the aircraft carrier CV-10 in Charleston, South Carolina. Reluctantly, Bill agrees, but his decision proves difficult when he stumbles back into the world of Corsairs, the plane he'd rather forget. Seeing that The Incident still haunts him, Bill's new friends attempt to help him remember his long-lost joy; he attends Bulldog Tours, learns the stories of other veterans, and strangely finds himself near the Corsair more than he would like. While nothing will free his mind from the traumatizing Incident, Bill must find a way to push past his grief and guilt to live the life he is meant to live--and rekindle his best friend's legacy before he succumbs. *** Main Achievements: - Ambys 2025 Shortlist! - 2025 Best Rising Author of the Year Shortlist! Are you curious about the airplanes we have at Patriots Point? Feel free to check them out! https://www.patriotspoint.org/things-to-do/aircraft

Daniel dies while brainstorming ideas for a tensura fan fic when his heart condition sent him to the shadow realm and as his soul was thrown into the tensura as he crossed over he didn’t awake in the body of a leviathan a demon and angel even a dragon he awoke in the body of a lesser wyvern the weakest dragonic of all but with his unique skills optimizer and devourer he will Climb the ranks and go beyond a true dragon and become a catastrophe that causes the whole world to unite against him but that all depends on the path that he’s driven Will hr be consumed in destruction and chaos through grief or will fate have a greater path for him (i’ve created a lot of skills from my own imagination so don’t be surprised if you see new ultimate skills unique skills etc Also if you’re wondering optimizer is basically great stage but on a lower scale but honestly a little bit better)

Before the world demanded power… Xander Shayden was nothing. A low-ranked research intern. A failed candidate. A man the system had already discarded. In a world where rifts tear through reality and strength defines survival, people like him don’t rise. They disappear. But Xander reached for something he was never meant to touch. Like Prometheus stealing fire from the gods… he took something ancient. Forbidden. And in that moment— He awakened. Now, hunted by forces he cannot understand and driven by a power that defies all logic, Xander begins to change. His strength grows. His body evolves. His very existence begins to rewrite itself. But what he gained… wasn’t just power. It was a question. A memory that isn’t his. A flame that should not exist. And as the world begins to notice him— Something else already has. And it’s been watching him burn…

A story of a transmigrator returning once more to the moment it all began… The splendor and humiliation of his past life have long faded. In this life, the road to power must be walked from the very beginning. The path of the strong is one of solitude. Indifference, ruthlessness, deception, patience… If any of these can serve as shortcuts to strength, he will take them without hesitation! •. •. YO! Tetsuya (MC) doesn’t focus only on Poison-types, he has several others. It’s just that in the "previous timeline", that was his specialty and he became skilled at it. Any normal person would start with what they’re good at and then expand into other paths (Types). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CH/W Disclaimer. This fanfic is an translation by the author 岑自省. All rights to the original work belong to its creator.

In this world where dungeons and monsters invaded, only awakeners could enter the gates, clear dungeons and save humanity. Lucien Valerius transmigrated into this new world— as an ordinary landlord owning a tiny, tattered house. Oh, plus an arrogant teen tenant. But so what? As long as the rent money was there, even if the world ended, Lucien doesn't care! Until a gate opened in front of his house and monsters broke out. His beloved house was about to be gnawed bare. And his tenant didn't pay rent. All hell broke loose. Lucien awakened on the spot! DING! [You have awakened as a Dungeon Landlord (Myth)] Instead of becoming a hunter— his house became a dungeon. Every night, his house was dragged to the Death Zone full of wild dungeons and monsters. The only way to survive? Evolve his house— no, his dungeon. DING! [Dungeon successfully acquired] While others raid dungeons, Lucien acquired them, adding more dungeons to his territory. DING! [Synthesize is available!] Combine two dungeons, create a new one with brand new monsters and resources! DING! [You have signed a new tenant: ?? Rank Vampire] [You have unlocked a new facility: Blood Pool] Level up strange tenants. Use their skills. Summon them! Soon, top hunters and guilds begged to be his tenant. Elite clans and governments eyed his house greedily. But Lucien's power came with a price. If he wanted to grow stronger, prepared or not, every month— He had to open his dungeon to the world. Let the hunters in. DING! [Dungeon raid will start in 3...2...1...]

Previously, it was called Reincarnated as a Supernatural Horror Entity. Jack, a content creator for mystery, horror, and conspiracy stories, died and was reborn as a formless ghost. He acquired the system-panel like ability to get stronger. He could earn new supernatural traits. And he could even evolve and gain new incarnations. The problem was... he was now in an alternate Earth. The one that was still in the Industrial Revolution Era. The one with cursed steam engines, monster-infested sea exploration, mysterious pirates, supernatural powers, mythical creatures, demonic entities, and completely different geography. Jack had to adapt and survive. Thus, the legends of the Circle of Jacks appeared in that world. Transcendent incarnations of Jack made their impacts in this new world... o Jack Mystery, the mysterious specter, o Judge Jack, the rakshasa of judgement, o Jack Night, the steamrune engineer and treasure hunter, o Racer Jack, the kamaitachi speedster vigilante, and o Jack Lantern, the devil puppet who decided to be a bizarre puppeteer. I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/36721/fictions If you, dear readers, enjoy the story and are willing to support my work, please visit patreon.com/Alkrishna. It should be about 15 chapters ahead there.

Born of blood and yet so disgusted by the sight of it, that was Sephtis, the greatest necromancer the heavens would ever know and also it's greatest nightmare to come. Sephtis, a being who was most surely not human but neither was he a demon nor a beast, hating the sight of blood yet there exists no greater master in the art of slaughter than he. His ever growing army razing down cities, countries, continents, entire worlds and eventually perhaps everything else. He was the definition of a nightmare, his name alone scaring even shadows away and his presence leaving nothing but destruction everywhere it touches. And to the world's greatest surprise something incredible had happened, the unstoppable force had vanished from the surface of the world one day with no explanation nor answer as to his whereabouts. The world finally knew peace, the gods were praised for an entire month straight for answering their prayers, losing themselves in wine, music, food and carnal desire, this was heaven. But as always peace is never a long-lived thing, Darkness is never really truly gone, only just temporarily withheld and the greatest nightmare in history would be returning once more, this time so much greater than ever before and making sure that he completes his mission without fail.

In the heavens, where the Divinity resides, there exists the records of life and death. After the fall of the Gryghori onto the earth, the land of man is corrupted. Abominable creatures never before seen, born of the consummation of heavenly and earthly beings are spread across the lands to further corrupt the world. A thousand millennia later, humanity has created civilization once again, based on the knowledge left behind by these Fallen Angels. However, in this new civilization, Man is not alone. Nero is thrown into a world infested with demons, the souls of the dead Nephilim, and abominations of all shapes and horrors, when he stumbles across the very eye of the Divine. A story that preludes an apocalypse and the existence of slumbering evil that threatens to envelop the earth begins. This isn't a story of fulfillment or triumph. These are the very Records of the beginning of the end. Welcome— To the Land of the Abominations. *** Magic Castle: 10 extra chapters Anything beyond that is 20 extra chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/gxGUKu26aV

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.

Liam, a 20 year old college drop out is left with only one choice after being hit with some devastating news. He must enter the world of Vesperia. A world that is often described as game-like. There, the players gain classes, rare bloodlines and affinities. But what does Liam gain after entering this world? He claws his way out of an egg sac only to find out he is now a centipede. An insect that must constantly evolve until he gains the strength to fight against the most powerful player in Vesperia. With powerful foes lurking in the shadows, hunting powerful beasts to improve their strength, Liam is no longer seen as a insect but a threat that needs to be eliminated! Could a centipede evolve into a beast strong enough to shake the heavens and dismantle the world? You will have to read to find out.

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?

Elliot was the perfect example of a nerd who never truly tasted what life had to offer before death claimed him. Because of his brilliant mind, he easily married the most coveted girl from his school—though it was purely because her father wanted to exploit him, and he remained completely oblivious. However, everything came crashing down when he realized how much of a fool he'd been for all the wrong people. But he wasn't entirely hopeless. Elliot was rather indifferent about death. A second chance, however, shattered that indifference entirely. Due to a heated disagreement between a god of trickery and a mysterious old hag, Elliot was reborn into a strange new world as Northern—a completely different realm. This world had forged its own voice, birthed its own calamities, and crowned its own heroes. In a world where people awaken talents, Elliot strangely awakens the ability to copy those very talents. But with that power came crushing responsibility—burdens far too heavy for a young, inexperienced boy like Northern to shoulder. Still, he'd rather walk through the flames of hell than shatter. *** This novel spans over a thousand chapters, so let me give you a heads-up about what to expect. The MC will be insufferable at first. This is a story where the MC has mountains of growing to do, and yes—he'll be grating for the first few hundred chapters. Whether you stay or bail is entirely up to you, but trust me: he will evolve, and watching that transformation will be incredibly rewarding. You know that feeling when your roommate who wore the same crusty hoodie for a week finally learns to do laundry like clockwork? You watch them folding clothes like it's sacred ritual, guarding that laundry basket like a dragon's egg. Or when your favorite author—who never used to reply—suddenly starts responding to every single comment with genuine care. You realize you could've missed witnessing their complete transformation if you'd given up on them. That's exactly what this is. This will be a brutal but captivating ride—just don't abandon him too quickly. Oh, and the grammar starts a bit rough around the edges but smooths out significantly in later chapters. Thank you, and I'll see you on the other side of a thousand chapters.

The multiverse is wide beyond imagination, countless universes and realms with unique laws and environments. Yet even among the myriad races, there exist those pinnacle few. Mythical beings and sovereign creatures of such power that the sheer weight of their Existence sends ripples throughout not just space and time, but Fate, Karma even...the Brown.  Of course no race is truly insignificant, as even from those unblessed by the hands/ probuscises/ appendages/ etc that forged them hail champions whose legends are such that none dare take them lightly. The Dread Ziriothrax, The Twister of Time and...Vigilante-Man to name a few. Yet this is not a tale of such beings. This is a tale of a species so bizarre it exceeds multiversal minimum sanity standards to the nth degree. A species so shunned even Evolution herself disowned them. This is the tale of one such being and the disastrous mark he left on the multiverse. This is the Tale of a Trinacornagon. *** This is a serious story. Cover is drawn by a trusted colleague and co-originator of this story.

In the world of Asphodel, the name “Zephyr” was a legend. As one of the top players, Ren knew every quest, every secret, every monster. He was a god in a digital realm. But when a life spent in front of a screen ends abruptly, Ren is reborn. He returns to the world he loved—but not as his heroic avatar. He is reborn as a Level 1 Goblin. The weakest monster. Trash. Prey. Now, the world he once mastered has become a death trap. The dungeons he used to conquer are now terrifying labyrinths. The players he once led are now divine executioners, hunting him for experience points. And the cruelest irony of all? His former character—the legendary Zephyr—still exists. A hero in another player’s hands… and the most dangerous enemy Ren may ever face. Armed with nothing but his encyclopedic knowledge of the game’s secrets, strategies, and exploits, Ren must survive. He must evolve. He must become a monster players will learn to fear. But in a world that sees him as nothing more than cannon fodder… can a brilliant mind trapped in a weak body forge a new legend? Or will he become just another monster—killed by the very hero he created?