survival

“If Heaven will not crown me, I will rise anyway—fire and all.” Born a concubine’s daughter in the grand halls of Great Qi, Li Ziyan was expected to be silent, obedient, and invisible. Instead, she dared to dream — of justice, of change, of power denied to women like her. Cast out by her powerful family for a single act of defiance, she is left disgraced, alone… and furious. But exile is only the beginning. Joined by a fierce sword-wielding ally and a quiet apprentice with secrets of his own, Ziyan begins her journey as an outcast — building strength in the shadows, gathering allies among the forgotten, and uncovering ancient truths buried by a corrupt empire. Yet danger follows close behind. Someone from within her own bloodline wants her erased. A shadowy conspiracy tied to relics, legends, and forbidden orders hunts her every step. And deep within an abandoned monastery, Ziyan awakens something older than prophecy — a flame tied to the lost Phoenix Archive, and a power long denied to any woman. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Ziyan must choose: Will she remain a fugitive hunted by the past? Or will she rise from the ashes — and reclaim a destiny that even Heaven tried to steal?

Jin grew up peacefully with his grandfather, dreaming of becoming a wealthy farmer one day. But he never expected his life to be turned upside down in a single day. Will he be able to overcome the trials that await him, or will he submit to them and become a corrupted entity?

Once, unity was everything to the Republic of Tanadewa. Now, unity is nothing but the chain that strangles it. In the long shadow of the Third World War, Tanadewa has morphed into a sprawling prison. The internet is dead, voices are silenced, and the people are bled dry by a power-hungry regime. Until, finally, the tension snaps. Revolution erupts, and one by one, the provinces sever their ties, fracturing the nation into dozens of autonomous Petak (territorial plots)—each with its own brutal laws and ideologies. But is fragmentation truly the answer? Keira, daughter of the Guardian of the Petak Kalimana, was raised in the euphoria of this newfound independence. Yet, she soon discovers that this brave new world has only birthed new monsters. From radical theocracies to totalitarianism masked by ancient tradition, every Petak now views its neighbor with suspicion and spite. Standing on the front lines of her heritage, Keira is forced to witness how the dream of freedom is dragging them into a fratricidal war far bloodier than the one before. Amidst shattering betrayals and crushing loss, she must find the truth: have they truly been liberated, or have they simply traded one massive prison for dozens of smaller, more ruthless cages? One Republic has fallen. Dozens of Petak now prey upon each other. And blood spills once more for the sake of a hollow freedom.

[System Alert: World Initialization Complete.] [Welcome, Players. Kill or be Killed.] When the classroom floor vanished, my classmates were gifted with Systems. They became Warriors, Mages, and Heroes. I got... Nothing. No Interface. No Skills. No Stats. Just a target on my back. Labeled "Trash" and used as bait by the people I trusted, I was left to rot in a dungeon where death was the only certainty. They thought I would die. They were wrong. I survived without magic. I fought without levels. I endured without a guide. And in the darkness, I found a different path to power. Now I’ve returned. And the "Heroes" who looked down on me are about to learn a painful lesson: You don't need a System to become a Monster.

Jo-Pil, ahem, I mean, I was just a simple sales manager who was more than satisfied with my way of living, thank you very much. But my simple way of living came crashing down like the heavy materials I was counting on my night shift, crushed me and my simple life, and then landed me in a novel I had read back when I was still a Freshman at university. And to make it all worse, it just happened to be the kind of novel that readers would wish to get into and crack the skull of the various sadistic love interests as well as the stubborn main character who just didn't know when to sit still. Ugh. But what was even worse than that was the fact that I, Jo-Pil, had become the freaking main character. Yeah, you got that right. I was the poor, hopeless Omega whose role in the novel was to be a weak, helpless, yet stubborn guy who was sold for his huge debt, bought by four powerful Alphas in order to become a breeding machine. They might as well make me their baby mama while they were at it, don't you think? But there was no way I was going to live up to that role. Seriously, why resist being showered with the luxury of life and getting hurt when I could just give them a little neck massage, say a few sweet words to compliment them, and then lie on my back with sun shades on and juice in hand, relaxing for the rest of my life? Maybe it's not as easy as it sounds but I could make it work. I was sure I could. With four powerful Alphas ruling the country at my mercy, I could do anything. But... Were they really at my mercy, though? I mean, I was the one whose huge debt got paid off, right? Welp, maybe I was getting a little over my head. What to do?

Herth Cobb is a grizzled, solitary Current-runner, navigating the treacherous, energy-rich Cosmic Currents that crisscross the galaxy. Content to remain on the fringes, Herth and his battered ship, the Stardust Pilgrim, live by the code of non-interference, avoiding galactic politics and emotional ties. His intuitive connection to the Currents makes him one of the few who can master their unpredictable flows, a skill he uses to ferry cargo and stay out of sight. His carefully constructed isolation shatters when he witnesses a horrific attack on a merchant vessel. Not a conventional pirate raid, but an insidious assimilation by chillingly silent, obsidian-black ships. This new, terrifying force, the Void Hegemony, doesn't destroy—it consumes, draining all life and energy, leaving only dessicated husks. Narrowly escaping with his life and a cryptic data chip, Herth is thrust into the galactic spotlight. His desperate warnings are met with skepticism until the chip reveals its horrifying contents: undeniable proof of the Hegemony's silent, efficient destruction. Now, the unlikely and deeply reluctant expert on this existential threat, Herth is tasked with a mission he never wanted: to understand the Void Hegemony and find a way to fight back. His path leads him to Krayt's Passage and the unconventional mind of Dr. Elara Vance, a brilliant but ostracized scientist whose radical theories about the Cosmic Currents might hold the key to uncovering the Hegemony's true nature and their terrifying manipulation of the universe's very fabric. Forced to confront the complacency of a galaxy unaware of its impending doom, Herth Cobb must shed his drifter's skin and unite disparate forces, starting with a skeptical scientist, to stand against an enemy that threatens not just life, but existence itself. The fate of the galaxy now rests on the shoulders of a man who only ever wanted to be left alone, as he delves deeper into the Currents of Oblivion to avert galactic erasure.

What goal is worth chasing, when every path carved by ambition ends with EXTINCTION?

In the far-off realm of Paraiso, a land filled with mythical beings and dungeons ready to be explored, each tribe possesses a distinct ability to manipulate the Elements and other unique powers. Among them is a young man named Drakar, who wanders without a tribe or background and lacks any abilities, leading to his mockery by others. Under the guidance of a hunter named Celes, he learns the art of the Celestial Weapon dance. One day, the Acolyte of Darkness launches an attack on Drakar's home. As a Lakam prepares to strike Drakar, Celes intervenes and confronts the army, particularly the formidable Lakam, the first of the Omen of Disaster. Despite her fierce efforts, Celes is ultimately killed in the battle. Drakar attempts to rescue her, but Celes teleports him to a mysterious location, where he vows to seek out the Acolyte of Darkness and exact revenge on each of them.

A gamer wakes up inside his favorite game DESTINY as its most hated, cursed NPC—Kel von Rosenfeld. Doomed to die in the first arc, he now carries the knowledge of the entire game. To survive, he must defy destiny itself and rise from disgrace to absolute power.

In the world where only 10% of humans wield supernatural powers, the remaining 90% live as powerless spectators to history. Kent Long is the strongest human of all time. His name means bright/white dragon. He can stand against any threat. But he can't escape the loneliness of being worshipped by those he's supposed to protect. Ruo Kotaro is the weakest human of all time. His name means little weak boy. This shows that society values only the gifted. He spent his life being invisible. One day in the afternoon, Ruo sits under the shade of the world tree and meets Kent. They share their stories and quiet realization arises that power doesn't define the worth of someone. Suddenly the sky splits open. An entity appears who declares itself the god and talks about the other gods and goddesses. This scene changed their fate and they stood together to fight with the imposters. But before the battle begins,they are teleported inside the world tree. Another being awaits them. He calls himself the omniranker and he recognizes those entities above as imposters, false gods and goddesses who deceived the world. Now he'll train Kent and Ruo to fight against those imposters. The strongest and the weakest united by friendship,prepare for war against those who call themselves gods and goddesses. Together, they will prove that true divinity lies not in power but in the courage to protect each other.

"I don't care about being a genius. I want to be the Strongest." In the original timeline, Naoya Zen'in was arrogant trash destined to die pitifully. But in this timeline, a single encounter with the "Sorcerer Killer," Toji Fushiguro, shattered his pride as a child. Realizing that talent alone wasn't enough to reach the apex, Naoya imposed upon himself the "Ten Bindings." To gain power that rivals the strongest, he sacrificed his freedom. He is forbidden from using weapons. He must speak in poetic meter. He must act as a perfect gentleman. He must endure hellish asceticism daily. In exchange? He became the Fastest Sorcerer in history, capable of moving at speeds that leave even Satoru Gojo in the dust. Now, armed with overwhelming speed, massive wealth, and a hidden "scumbag" personality that he can never let show: • He hires Toji Fushiguro as a P.E. teacher to keep him from becoming a bum. • He saves Maki and Mai from their clan’s abuse—and somehow turns Mai into a "Magical Girl" with a pink mace? • He beats Satoru Gojo into a draw (and makes him vomit). This is the story of a Naoya Zen'in who walks the thorny path of self-imposed restrictions to break the curse of his clan. He complains internally, acts saintly externally, and accidentally saves the Jujutsu world along the way.

The White Tiger Gang was the biggest and most feared group in the country, clawing its way from the bottom to the top all because of a single individual, Maximus Darn. Reaching the Peak, he found nothing he couldn’t have. One day, though, he lost it all. Betrayed from the inside, remembering the last few words: “Money rules all.” In death, Maximus finds he has been given a second chance, but not in his own body, but in the body of a young man named Max Stern. “Wait, the Stern Family!!” Now, he was the heir to the wealthiest family in the country, the Stern Family. With his newfound wealth, he was given a whole new life, but living in the Stern family wasn’t the easy life one would expect. “Spoiled brats, Wealthy snobs trying to one-up me. You have no idea where I’ve come from. I’ll show you all, what happens when you mess with White Tiger.” Follow Maxmius as he builds a New empire using his wealth, and faces the very Gang, he created.

Two souls who never learned what home feels like mistake recognition for destiny. She survives. He leaves. She wanted to seize joy, to experience life without hesitation. He wanted to comprehend, to map the landscape of her heart before the limited time in this city ran out. Two ways of living collided-two approaches to love, intertwined but not always aligned. They meet in a city that belongs to neither of them. What begins as silence turns into gravity. What feels like safety turns into fire. They do not fall in love. They ignite. And neither of them knows whether they are building a home- or watching it burn. This is a story of fragile connection, of struggle and departure, and of the painstaking process of building a home where reason and feeling could coexist.

Ravencrest High looks like a prestigious boarding school, but the truth is far from that. Hidden from humans, it is a training ground for young vampires to master self-control. Humans are enrolled alongside them, because they think it’s just an elite academic program. In reality, their presence keeps the vampires in check, providing occasional feeding opportunities under strict supervision. With the humans completely unaware. Lyra Hale is a new transfer student, hoping for nothing more than a fresh start. She expected a normal school environment. Instead, she finds herself surrounded by students who are weird and secretive. Kieran Black is everything Ravencrest warns against. A high-ranking vampire from one of the oldest bloodlines, he doesn’t believe in the rules meant to keep vampires in line. He sees the humans not as protected guests, but as tempting puzzles, and he can’t resist the effect Lyra has on him from the first moment he notices her. Lyra doesn’t know the truth about the school, the vampires, or Kieran. While she tries to survive in the school, Kieran is drawn to her in ways he can’t fully control. With the school having so much unbendable rules, even the authority can’t be trusted. And the most dangerous person on campus might also be the only one willing to protect her. At Ravencrest, temptation is constant, and love may be the most dangerous mistake of all. `•`•`•|`•`•`•|`•`•`•|`•`•`• [Excerpt] Lyra was halfway down the east corridor, Ravencrest always felt different at night. She hugged her books closer to her chest and stopped when she turned a corner, someone stood at the end of the hall. One foot was propped up behind him, hands in his pockets, head slightly tilted. His eyes locked onto hers, dark and intense, like he had been waiting for her. The hallway suddenly felt smaller and tighter. “Kieran.” “You’re really good at pretending I don’t exist.” “Maybe because you keep showing up where you’re not supposed to be.” His eyes dropped to her lips for half a second before going back to her face. She took a step back as he stepped closer and she froze the second his hand closed over her wrist. Then just as her heart threatened to leap out of her chest, his thumb brushed against the delicate skin of her wrist. His touch sent a shock of warmth through her, a feeling she couldn’t quite figure out no matter how hard she tried. She tried to pull back, but before she could, he tugged her closer and suddenly, the space between them disappeared. Every instinct screamed to push him away, to step back, but she couldn’t. He was just too close. “Kieran…” she whispered, voice trembling. The faintest smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, and those enticing grey eyes that she felt drawn in every second she look at him, like gravity itself had shifted. The way he held her wrist and the way his thumb brushed against them, it was everything but safe. "What are you doing?" "I could kiss you." ***** Cover art is not mine. Full credit goes to the original creator.

In the sprawling, shadowed lands of Lesotho, where three kingdoms rise and fall under ancient rules, a boy named Sora struggles to survive in a world that never wanted him. Born with hollow, black eyes and hair like a traitor’s curse, he is feared by all who see him. Abandoned at birth, he has lived as a rat in the alleys, scavenging scraps and hiding from the cruelty of men. In a world that fears him, in a world he cannot trust, one boy survives. And survival is only the beginning.

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

Somehow, Ling Yuyan transmigrated into the book she read as the villainess...'s little maid. The heroine hates her, the villainess bullies her, and she has no backing or any golden thighs to hug at all. But don't worry, equipped with the knowledge from the book and her Plundering System, Ling Yuyan will become stronger step by step in order to survive! Let's follow Ling Yuyan's exciting journey in the Martial World!

Awaken to reality. Nothing goes as planned in this damned world. The more you live, the more you know; the more you open your eyes, the more you realize that the only things existing in this reality are pain, suffering, and absurdity. In a world where injustice is the fabric of life and suffering a constant companion, can light—even if dimmed—still pulse beneath the ashes? Between the pains of the past, the anxieties of the future, and the melody of death that distinguishes no one, the unanswerable questions arise: Is there even a difference between death and life? And can anything beautiful truly remain beautiful amid the ashes?

Heart Attack from exhaustion, a stage accident during a final rehearsal, a manager's car crash on the way to the audition, a sudden seizure from malnutrition, even poisoning from an overzealous sasaeng fan... I had lost count. Can I really debut without dying this time? --- -Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

The story follows Bai Liu, who, after losing his job, becomes involved with multiple unavoidable horror live-streaming games full of various monsters and players with killing intent, putting the players’ lives at stake.