survival

In a world where dungeon breaks tear reality apart and hunters rise or fall by rank and blood, Lunaria Vale should have been invisible. Reincarnated into a fragile body with moonlight-colored, waist-length hair and a beauty so delicate it invites ridicule, Lunaria never awakened like other hunters. At eighteen, he survives on the lowest rung of society as a dungeon cleaner—scrubbing blood and corpses from places others fear to remember. He is underestimated, dismissed, and constantly placed one step from death. Until death answers back. When a group of F-rank monsters corner him inside a ruined dungeon, Lunaria survives by instinct alone—killing them with nothing but a knife and refined movement that feels more like dance than combat. Half-dead, drowning in blood and pain, he awakens not as a chosen hero—but as something far more dangerous. A System appears. Commanding. Nagging. Instructive. And unsettlingly caring. From that moment on, Lunaria walks a path no hunter understands. He never “awakens” like others—he evolves. His fighting style becomes elegant, fluid, overwhelmingly feminine, each movement precise enough to kill without waste. When he removes the ribbon that binds his hair, his lethality sharpens, beauty turning into inevitability. As dungeon breaks escalate and Hunters College becomes a crucible for survival, Lunaria draws attention he never sought. Men—hunters, instructors, even demons—find themselves shaken by his presence, drawn toward him with emotions they cannot explain. Some adore him. Some obsess over him. Some challenge him. All of them underestimate him. Behind his soft voice and graceful manner lies a blade that does not hesitate. Monsters who mistake him for weakness die beautifully. Demons who infiltrate human strongholds fall to his sword. And every kill feeds a system that watches, guides, and demands more. In a world ruled by brute force and arrogance, Lunaria Vale proves a terrifying truth: Elegance can be deadlier than cruelty. Beauty can end worlds. And the most dangerous hunter is the one no one believes in—until it’s too late.

In a world ruled by cold steel and elite ranks, a mindless mistake just woke up. The Arorian Kingdom is a land where magic is a myth and strength is everything. From the disciplined knights to the deadly elves, everyone follows the natural order. But deep within the Arorikund Valley, a graveyard of failed heroes and "junk" monsters, the order has been broken. It was supposed to be just another pile of slime—a bottom-feeder with no soul and no future. But after devouring a dying soldier, it didn't just take his flesh; it took his consciousness. Now, armed with a confusing set of human memories, a dog collar, and the name "Blop," the ultimate predator has been born. Blop is a "glitch" in the world's design—a shapeshifter who can evolve by devouring his enemies. But in a kingdom that executes anything it doesn't understand, survival won't be easy. Blop must navigate a world of martial arts masters and monster hunters, all while trying to answer one question: Can a monster without a soul become the greatest legend Arora has ever seen?

Born into suffering and ending in betrayal, her life was nothing but a cruel tragedy. But fate — or something beyond it — grants her an impossible gift: a second chance. Awakening in her younger self, she carries the memories of every injustice, every heartbreak, and every mistake that led to her downfall. This time, she refuses to be a victim. With vengeance burning in her heart and determination guiding her steps, she sets out to rewrite her destiny. Every choice becomes a weapon, every encounter a chance to tip the scales in her favor. But as she claws her way toward justice and a better life, she must decide: will revenge consume her, or will she finally find the freedom she was denied?

Ehianara is a world slowly being erased by a mistake called the Blight. Elrin Therion was meant to inherit a Bastion that stood against it. Loved by his family, trusted by the people, and chosen as heir in a public ceremony, his future seemed certain—until he was accused of murdering his own blood. Without trial or mercy, Elrin is branded a traitor and thrown into a Dungeon to die, betrayed by the city he believed in. As monsters close in and reality fractures, his grief hardens into something colder. In a world where magic is logic and power is the ability to define truth, survival demands more than strength—it demands understanding. Revenge may have cast Elrin into the depths, but what he uncovers there could decide whether Ehianara endures… or suffers another lie.

In a block-built world where survival is never guaranteed, Jasper awakens at spawn with nothing but his instincts—and a system that rewards precision over brute force. When night falls, monsters roam freely. Zombies hunt in packs. Creepers lurk in silence. Villagers trade favors like currency, and power is measured through a ruthless tier-based progression system. While most choose the path of warriors, Jasper takes a different route. He becomes an assassin. Through stealth, contracts, and carefully crafted techniques, he begins climbing from the lowest Bronze Tier toward something far more dangerous. Each mission pushes him deeper into the shadows of a world built on rules that show no mercy to the careless. This is a fantasy progression novel inspired by sandbox survival worlds, blending action, adventure, and strategy with a steady rise-from-weak-to-strong journey. Expect tense combat, calculated growth, and a protagonist who understands that in this world, survival isn’t crafted—it’s earned.

Genes and evolution have always been the driving forces of the world. But, for one world, the end came when the Raging Plague destroyed everything in its path except for the last laboratory. The experiment failed, Ardur failed to create a monster immune to the deadly calamity, or so he thought. A powerful explosion threw him into the depths of the continent, breaking through layers of earth until he saw clouds, finding himself in another world that obeyed the same rules as his, with one exception: here, he didn't have to worry about the looming threat. Only a small part of the Raging Plague followed him even to this place. Taking advantage of the weakness of the monster he created himself, Ardur put an end to it and received his first Gene. He became an Origin, and now his entire path depends on genes and evolution. Despite everything, Ardur himself wanted only one thing - to destroy perfections. The very thought that someone was ready to achieve the ideal made him want to ruin it. In a world where everything was based on genes and power, Ardur's desire could be fatal for him or for those who became his target, be it a monster or a human. The ideal was nothing without power.

Caleb, the hero in his little brother’s eyes, dies only months after being drafted into the kingdom’s annual conscription. His death shatters the Gregor family and leaves a wound that never heals in Clive and Connor. Three years later, when the royal envoys return to take the next generation to war, the brothers are offered a different path. A mysterious Freeblade from the shadow faction Les Errants promises them a chance to survive, to seek revenge, and to uncover the truth behind Caleb’s real fate. But the path of a Freeblade is no escape. It is a road of monsters, blood, and merciless nights. To find answers, Clive and Connor must leave everything behind and make one choice: Remain victims of the kingdom… or become something far more dangerous.

{ SLOW BURN DARK HUMOUR } He expected an ordinary school day. Same streets. Same classroom. Same routine. That illusion broke. Classmates vanished. Sirens swallowed the city. By nightfall, Daiki returned to a home soaked in blood— his family gone, the walls marked by something no human could have done. He lived. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. Death didn’t take him. It simply skipped him. What followed was pain he couldn’t escape— experiments that stripped him of choice, a body pushed past its limits, and an ability that refused to shut off, no matter how much it hurt. Execution came next. Then he opened his eyes again. Somewhere between surviving and dying too many times, Daiki stopped knowing what he was supposed to be. Now, given one chance to live an ordinary life again, he wants only one thing: to stay out of trouble and stay unnoticed. The past disagrees. And the power he carries has never been quiet. Author’s Note: I won’t ask you to trust me, just read ten chapters and see if you can stop.

A short video Lin Feng watched is accidentally transmitted into the Marvel Universe. The heroes mock Star-Lord’s awkward dance, with Rhodes calling him unstable and Nebula agreeing. Iron Man’s public argument plays, leaving Tony flustered and Pepper unimpressed. Loki fumes at the sight of a “weak god” and a fat green giant, while Banner questions divine strength. An overweight Thor appears, shocking Fury and enraging the real Thor. Then the final scene shows Loki sacrificing himself at the end of time to become the God of the Multiverse—and every hero rises to salute.

At the twilight of the 19th century, the cowboys of the American West stood on the brink of extinction — their wild, untamed days slipping into legend. In the midst of this fading frontier, Logan Song awakens… within the body of Dave Callander — the man destined to die in the opening moments of Red Dead Redemption. But this time, the story won’t end the same. This time, he seizes his fate with both hands. “Dutch… I’ve got a plan.”

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.

Some souls are born carrying echoes of another world. Raya has always felt like she is running out of time—haunted by dreams she can’t explain, memories that don’t feel like her own, and a presence that watches from the shadows of her life. As her world begins to fracture between reality and the unseen, she discovers that not all guardians are angels… and not all protectors come with mercy. Azriel was never meant to care. Bound by ancient laws and a past soaked in silence, he exists between vengeance and duty. But when Raya’s fate begins to unravel, their lives collide in ways neither of them can escape. As secrets surface, loyalties blur, and the line between protection and destruction fades, Raya must confront the truth about who she is—and what her existence could cost the world. Because some goodbyes are written long before they are spoken. And some endings are only the beginning.

Reyan’s ordinary life shatters in a single morning when a mysterious virus outbreak transforms people into terrifying, predatory creatures. As the city of Niraya descends into chaos, Reyan fights to survive, protect his daughter, and navigate a world where friends can become enemies in an instant.

Leo wakes up in a foreign world with no memory of his name, past, or purpose. The only thing he’s certain of is this: if he wants answers, he’ll have to survive. Forced into a lethal trial designed to forge assassins, Leo navigates a brutal alien landscape filled with rival killers, hidden agendas, and treacherous power plays. His instincts are flawless, his reactions precise. It’s as if he was born for this, though he has no idea why. As the tests grow bloodier and secrets begin to unravel, Leo learns he may not be just another participant, for whispers of a legendary figure begin to follow him, a being long believed to be dead, a God-Killer with no equal. Now a target of both fear and worship, Leo must master his skills, uncover the truth behind his identity, and outwit enemies who’d rather see him buried than reborn. Because behind the silence of his forgotten past lies a legacy too powerful to ignore, and a destiny that refuses to be denied. -------- NOTE - The MC in this story is a cunning vigilante type character who is morally gray and will often make questionable choices not befitting a traditional 'Hero' type character. Find me on discord at - raj_shah_7152 or join the server - https://discord.gg/rFXGz9NBe2

Ren was an orphan with nothing to lose. One night, he died saving two children from an oncoming truck. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in another world—inside the body of a young man who had just died while searching for food for his seven little siblings. Now, those children believe their big brother has returned. Ren decides to take his place and protect them, no matter what it takes. A faint voice greets him: [System Activated: B.R.O.T.H.E.R] [Basic Resource & Organization Terminal for Home and Emergency Response] But after that, the system goes silent. No quests. No hints. No help. All Ren has is his will—and seven small lives depending on him. Thus begins his quiet struggle to survive, rebuild, and keep his new family safe in a world that doesn’t forgive weakness.

In this world where fate does not see me, where I'm not favoured by anything but luck, how can I let these mere puppets surpass me! All I seek is to refine!

༺❘✦ Ryo thought moderating online fan drama about Llewellyn, the world's most famous hero, was the worst part of his job... What he didn't expect was the System deciding his online arguments counted as combat experience and dropping him into a magical apocalypse with Llewellyn himself! He also didn't expect the Internet to start shipping them! And he certainly didn't expect the System's idea of "combat partner" to involve an absurd amount of physical contact disguised as Healing Bonuses, shared body heat, Dungeon environments that look like dates, or being randomly teleported onto Llewellyn's lap! Llewellyn might be the strongest person on Earth, but he has no one to watch his back. Luckily for him, Ryo has had to deal with his unhinged online following for years… and he is more than willing to get his hands dirty in person. ━━━✦❘༻༺❘✦━━━ Content Note: The rating goes up as the story progresses! Expect mutual attraction, sexual tension, only one bed trope, and explicit scenes between consenting adults. ━━━✦❘༻༺❘✦━━━ Webnovel updates: Mon / Wed / Fri — with extra chapters during launch week Also available (early access) on patreon (/scribblingpancake), with updates on Tue / Thur / Sat. If you enjoy this novel and want more, I'm so very grateful for your extra support!

Once just once i wanted to die already after experience a gruesome death from a monster and not just any monster but a SSS+ Level Threat! Well seriously in my first life i was a Soldier task to accompanied SSS Classes level Hunters to finally destroyed the SSS+ Dungeon but they rather failed to destroyed it rather the final boss on that dungeon turn out to be non-other than the Demon God that was sealed there, like fucking hell and because of that my comrades and my buddies died tried to buy sometime for those Hunters and yet still failed. After that i was the one remaining facing off that damn bastard and mind you i was just a A rank Soldier for fucking sake and yet i was the making her bleed, i really thought i could finally kill her but she said this to me. "For the first time in all Millenia you a nobody sliced off my arm i was excited you know i thought you are the same as me and yet you are still a damn nobody." Then she regrow his arm and said this to me before disappearing infront of me "Well i guess i just destroyed your hope on killing me tho i admit-" THWACK! SQUELCH! The Demon God stab my heart using her own bare hands and said this to me "You are the strongest than all of this all humans i'ved faced or whatever you called this pathetic losers, and because of that how about serve me as your Master atleast you could be my useful loyal servant?" I flip a middle finger to her and said "Fuck You! Asshole." and then she trampled my heart. "Interesting." As she said before i closed my eyes, tho even i died atleast i didn't regret any of it rather i still felt relieved i save that SSS Class Hunter left so Humanity could still have hope, and i lived my life full of trauma and regrets atleast death is my escape. That's what i thought now fucking now! I'm possesing the Middle Boss of Chapter 1 of the Otome Yuri Game i've played before and it's non-other than the Minor Villain who always dies in every route of the game. "I FUCKING HATE YOU GOD!!!!!!" Now because of that i'm now struggling to survive but something's weird the Villainesses are taking interest no they are fucking stalking to me! I just said this to my own thoughts 'What did i do in my first life to deserve this.' While sulking myself.