survival

He died with nothing left to live for… only to wake in a world that promised everything he never had. Memories intact, body reborn, and fate in his hands, he is given a choice: select the skills that will define his life in a realm of magic, free will, and unending possibility. A simple life? Or power beyond imagination? The artisan. The shadow. The observer. Every decision carry weight, and every action leaves a mark. Allies, enemies, chaos, and opportunity—they all bend to those bold enough to act.

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

Born unlucky. Died the same way. He killed, he stole, he built an empire from nothing — not because life was kind to him, but because he refused to kneel for anyone. They called him The Joker. He ruled the underworld with an iron fist. And died at the hands of an old woman he never saw coming. The void gave him another world. Now he rises again — carrying nothing but a mysterious ring and one unbreakable rule: No one breaks me. Not fate.Not the world itself. But was his suffering fate's cruelest mistake — or its most precise design?

Zach never wanted to be a hero. At seventeen, he was just trying to keep his mother alive. Medical bills don’t wait. The system doesn’t care. So he fought. Underground arenas. No rules. No mercy. No future. Just enough money to survive another day. That was supposed to be it. Then his best friend made a mistake. He stole something that didn’t belong to them. ApexWear. Corporate technology. Adaptive. Intelligent. Alive. The kind of power people like Zach aren’t meant to touch. They didn’t even get to celebrate. The club went dark. The doors locked. And the corporations came—not to take it back— but to remind everyone what happens when you steal from gods. When it was over… the underground was gone. And his best friend— was taken. That was the night Zach stopped fighting to survive. And started fighting back. Now hunted by the system that once ignored him, carrying a weapon he doesn’t understand, Zach is dragged into a war he was never meant to survive. He will find allies. He will lose them. He will bleed for every step forward. Because Neo-Kyoto doesn’t forgive. And the world above it doesn’t forget. But the deeper he falls into the city’s shadows… the more something begins to change. Not just the armor. Him. They tried to erase him. Instead— they made something that won’t stay buried. Something that keeps coming back. Something the streets have already given a name. Revenant.

"It was the 20th of September. I was on this little hill with my friend, stargazing. I don't remember why we were there, but it was probably me who brought us there. Ari... oh, he used to love a ruckus. So, being in a serene, quiet area... that's me written all over it. Anyway, I clearly remember looking at the moon and complimenting what a beautiful crescent it was. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I see something crazy—like, batshit insane. This purple... supernova, whatever, came and just crashed into a star... And after that, the sky was purple. And it was gorgeous... But what followed next crushed me. I felt pain, hopelessness, despair, anger, everything... and I really mean, every bloody emotion... just crash into me from every damned angle. Why, you ask? Well, this purple crash brought this purple gas to Earth. Eh, it's called Magike. And like a dirty parasite... it just corrupted us, man. People turned into monsters and pets into these ugly, horrendous beasts. These massive cities that used to bustle with people, everything... turned into ruins. And those that survived were mentally scarred. And, with the monsters roaming around, physically as well. I lost many friends. And let me tell you this: I hope God, or whatever is out there, protects you from ever facing such a loss... I don't want to talk about these losses now. Anyway, I was saved. Well, I was chosen, rather. By survivors and—cue the drumrolls—by a 'god-like' figure. He hates calling himself a god. You have heard about him. It's the greatest Titan... Oh, come on, not Chronos. It's Atlas, dude. Yep, he chose me. And I now navigate this world with his help, and fight on with new people beside me. Yeah, hopefully I don't die soon. And, hopefully, I get to debrief once more... Also, before I go, shoutout to Nala. Good madame. Classy as always. Eugh, I gave myself the ick, hahaha. Now bye for real." -Zaire Zontes, a Teal City survivor.

Lucille was a top student when she suddenly passed away due to a car accident she was transmigrated to the novel that she was reading before her tragic ends, and what's worse she was transmigrated in the body of the Villainess Acantha Solaris who will also die without receiving any love from everyone.

In a universe where worlds are not conquered—but earned—humanity survives by turning planets into battlegrounds. Every world is ranked. Every creature evolves. Every victory reshapes the stars. And at sixteen, every citizen must enter the system… or be left behind. David Wyn was never meant to stand out. The son of independent explorers, he was raised on the edges of civilization—taught how to observe, adapt, and survive. But when his parents vanish on a volatile world called Verdalis, they leave behind something far more dangerous than answers: A book that should not exist. A voice that should not speak. And a system that does not belong to any known bloodline. At the Academy—the proving ground for humanity’s future—power is everything. The Twelve rule by lineage. Heirs bend elements, command shadows, and carry legacies written in conquest. And those without a crest? They’re expected to fall in line… or fall behind. David does neither. When his awakening is masked as a failure, he becomes invisible to the very system that defines strength. But hidden power doesn’t stay hidden. Not when monsters evolve mid-battle. Not when planets shift under the weight of a single decision. And not when the strongest bloodlines begin to notice… something is wrong. On Kharos Vale, a training mission turns into a nightmare. A predator consumes its own kind and becomes something greater. An ecosystem begins to spiral. And David makes a choice that changes everything. He doesn’t fight to win. He fights to stop collapse. Now the system is watching. The heirs are questioning. And something older than the Concord has begun to stir. Because David wasn’t chosen by lineage. He wasn’t granted power. He was permitted. And in a universe where strength determines who owns entire worlds— David Wyn may become the one thing no system can classify.

"Who the hell wants to dance?!" [Dance or disappear?] Rayen, a former main vocalist of an uprising rookie band, suddenly died mysteriously, but instead of resting in his coffin to wait for his next life to come, he found himself joining an idol audition show together with other dead people like him for a second chance of living. *** This is a reboot of Idol Revive: If I Don't Debut, I'll Disappear.

A humble medical student's wondrous adventure in the world of Fairy Tail. The protagonist, Riyao, stayed up all night writing his thesis and was rewarded with a huge truckload of transmigration gifts. He was dumped in the Fairy Tail world by a treacherous goddess and was nearly starved when Makarov picked him up and took him back to the guild. Visit my Patreon to read up to 93 chapters ahead and enjoy daily updates: patreon.com/laktozlu

I'm just a mercenary who accidentally got caught in the Eroge world and became a side character who has a hard time surviving after becoming a fallen noble.

Joe Yabuki was once a champion. At 20, he became the OPBF Bantamweight Champion, conquering the Asia Pacific boxing scene. But his brutal fighting style and harsh weight cuts took their toll. After his devastating match against Jose Mendoza for the WBC and WBA belts at age 21, Joe's body gave out. Parkinsonism—triggered by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy from repeated head trauma—forced him into retirement. His trembling hands, deteriorating depth perception, and failing reflexes ended the career of a world-class boxer. Six years later, at 27, Joe is broke. Every cent from his championship days has gone toward treatment in Seoul, searching for a cure that doesn't exist. When his doctor delivers the final verdict—that his condition is permanent and will only worsen—Joe's last hope dies with it. That same night, while eating at a small restaurant run by a kind elderly woman, Joe witnesses a loan shark scheme. Team Manager Yoo In-yeong from "Smile Capital" attempts to trap the old woman in a predatory contract disguised as pandemic relief. Joe intervenes, exposing the hidden clauses. His decision to stand up for someone else—despite having nothing left himself—sets off a chain of events that will drag him back into a world he thought he'd left behind. As thugs surround the restaurant, Joe Yabuki must face a question: Can a broken champion, whose hands shake and reflexes have dulled, still fight? His glory has vanished. His spirit has dimmed. His body is failing him. But Joe decides to burn once more. Burn until he becomes white ash. --- Bloodhounds: White Ash is a story about a fallen champion's struggle against his failing body, loan sharks, and the ghosts of his past—a tale of one man's decision to ignite what little fire remains, even if it means burning himself to nothing. --- Copyright Disclaimer Fanfiction Notice: This is a fanfiction work based on the Netflix K-Drama Bloodhounds (2023) and its source webtoon. All rights to Bloodhounds, including its characters, settings, and storylines, belong to their respective creators, writers, producers, and copyright holders. This work is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by the original creators or Netflix. Cover Image: The cover image used for this work is not owned by the author and remains the property of its original copyright holder. All rights to the cover image belong to the respective owner. The image is used for illustrative purposes only. Crossover Characters: The character Joe Yabuki and related characters (Jose Mendoza, etc.) are originally from the manga and anime series Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe), created by Asao Takamori (writer) and Tetsuya Chiba (artist). All rights to these original characters belong to their respective creators and copyright holders. This is a transformative fanfiction created for non-commercial purposes as a tribute to both Bloodhounds and Ashita no Joe. No copyright infringement is intended.

Arthur Sterling died exactly as he lived: an overworked, ruthless corporate liquidator on Earth, only to wake up in the muddy slums of The Mortal Domain -a "livestock" world farmed and harvested by the arrogant Gods of the Apex Realm. Determined to never be a disposable pawn again, he refuses to climb this universe's rigged ladder. Instead, he spots a naive, hard-working "Chosen One" and decides to execute the ultimate multiversal hostile takeover. As a local thug tries to extort him in the mud, a cold mechanical voice suddenly rings through his mind: [Ding! The 10,000x Infinite ROI System Awakened!] [Employee Target 'Caden Cross' has completed 1,000 practice swings.] [Ding! 10,000x ROI Multiplier has been triggered!] [You received 10,000,000 swings of sword insight!] Instantly, a catastrophic influx of cosmic energy forcefully rewrites his DNA, turning him from a starved, dying outcast into a towering apex predator with Domain-Level Sword Intent! ———————— [Target 'Sylvia Thorne' has naturally regenerated her Arch-Mage mana.] [10,000x ROI Multiplier Activated! Congratulations on instantly reaching the absolute peak of the Mortal Realm!] While others grind for decades to learn a basic D-rank skill, Arthur simply watches his "employees" work and invents God-tier variants in a single breath! While arrogant nobles celebrate paying mercenaries to carry them, Arthur's mere Sword Intent drops elite guards to their knees coughing blood! [You observed an Apex Overseer's ultimate Divine Art.] [10,000x Return Activated!] [Congratulations on instantly mastering the perfect counter and breaking their conceptual laws!] Armed with a system that treats the universe like a corporate asset waiting to be liquidated, Arthur's path to the throne is paved in absolute dominance and exploitation! Mocked for being a magicless beggar? He binds the realm's strongest Arch-Mage, expanding his mana core to the Master Tier in a microsecond. Looked down upon by the "Gods" of the higher realms? He steps on their Overseers, treating their invincible deities like fragile teaching dummies. Challenged by the arrogant "Alpha" geniuses of the Apex Realm? He slaps them across the face, shatters their egos, and leeches their foundational talents. But Arthur's greatest power is [The Binder]. He doesn't just defeat his enemies; he monopolizes their existence. From turning a lethal Apex Curse into a mutually beneficial power-romance to ripping the Origin Sparks out of the Prime Creator to reformat the Omniverse itself. Follow Arthur Sterling as he transforms from a disposable farm animal into the Absolute Monarch of the Infinite Realms! He will crush the Heavenly Sovereigns, build the impenetrable Chaos Ark, gather an unstoppable harem of loyal Queens like the Arch-Mage Sylvia and the Demon Empress Morwenna, and execute the ultimate multiversal hostile takeover!

Gu yin was five year old. The second daughter of fifth branch of Gu family. The Gu family was poor and full of faults they favours boys over girls. treating girls worse then cattle. they are forced to learn how to survive in this household, in the world that follow the rule of jungle. the mortal struggle to survive while immortal enjoy their life's. the only way to survive is by becoming stronger. Gu yin know this rule so she run away from the house and join one of the five sect in the lower realm trying her best to become stronger....

I don’t have a hero complex. I don’t intend to remain humble either. All I am is a Fan, of the grandeur that is Sumatra. This world has everything necessary to charm your inner child: Mountains that roll around like worms, seas that curl up like flowers, and majestic beasts that thunder your breath away. I’ve reincarnated many times on Sumatra, to protect it from external invasions while rejoicing its beauty. This time is no different. However, the current enemy is someone who has outscaled the power system. Hence, I will Regress Seven Times in an attempt to defeat the enemy. Why only seven, you ask? Because that’s all this Fan can hope to endure. Regressions come with risks and inclining baggage, after all.

Gaining consciousness as a background character in a novel, Ring attempts to reach the conclusion of the story in the hopes of making it to the real world. (Song by willow_ashes on discord) https://suno.com/s/2o9ib4jMfOvopUk7

Kairo Sakamori, a top RTS player, died mysteriously while competing in a tournament, now summoned to an unknown world by a dying goddess, he must survive by using his tactics, now must find out the truth about his summoning and what happend in this worn torn world.

Humanity lives inside a vast tunnel that stretches for thousands of kilometers, divided into zones that no one is allowed to cross. Each person is born in a specific zone and is forbidden from leaving it. It is said that "The Silence" lurks outside—a mysterious disease that kills anyone who tries to leave. But the protagonist begins to hear a strange voice through the tunnel walls, urging him to escape. Is he losing his mind, or is he hearing the truth?

When a celestial being set its sights on Earth after conquering countless worlds, everything changed. In a single day, the world collapsed. Rifts tore open the sky. Monsters poured into reality. Animals mutated into deadly predators, and humanity was pushed to the brink of extinction. But humans weren’t left powerless,some awakened.Abilities. Powers. Now it was time for the human species to fight for survival and protect their home from invasion! On the day the world fell into chaos, Gabriel Vale was just an ordinary young university student when the apocalypse happened. Faced with death and despair, Gabriel was chosen to protect the and he awakened something different. A system. That not only made him stronger— But one that allowed him to dominate beasts. Monsters.Mutated creatures He could comtrol them. Evolve them. Pushimg them beyond their limits. ⸻ In a dying world ruled by dungeons, monsters, and the influence of unknown gods, Adrian must fight to protect the people he cares about. But survival isn’t simple. In this new world… Power decides everything. Who lives. Who dies. Who rules. Some will use their power to protect. Some will seek control. And some will become something far worse. With this new power flowing through him, his tamed beasts by his side, and new companions, lovers, and rivals, Gabriel will rise through chaos And carve his legend into the heart of the world. ⸻ [Beast Taming System Activated] [Tamed Beast: Iron wolf — Iron-mid] [Ultimate Form: World-Ending Wolf — ??? Rank] [Bloodline: Fenrir (Harbinger of Ragnarok)] Tags:#Evolution #Dungeons and Beasts #Elves #Gods #Dragon #Demons #Levelup # Ancient Bloodline Discord :https://discord.gg/3UaFha2C

Ayen used to be part of the Adrift Organization, a private company of guides. However, as he was the lowest of his entire batch, and it could even be said that he was barely considered an E-class Guide with a pathetic amount of energy that made him no different from a normal person, he was kicked out of the organization miserably. He didn’t have a choice but to apply to the Guides Association, which was managed by the government, and that only meant he was now both a civil servant and a member of the military. With a meager amount of energy, and as the lowest-level E-class Guide at that, no Esper had ever chosen him. No one with their right mind would really choose him. And five years later, at a certain forbidden zone, Ayen met Khal and Devion, two dangerous SS-class Espers. Two Espers that no guide could handle, and a Guide that no Esper had ever chosen. Two different situations and an unexpected discovery. #Guideverse. #GuideXEspers #poly #throuple #1v2 #R18 #3some

The assessment stone turned red for Shen Yucheng. It barely flickered for Wei Liang. One boy came from a powerful clan with a recommendation letter and a destiny already written. The other came alone, two days on foot, with nothing but a mended robe and one reason that outweighed everything else. His sister was sick. The medicine cost forty silver a month. He was not leaving without it. No powerful bloodline. No ancient cheat. No system. No reincarnation. Just a boy with empty hands, a sick sister, and the kind of quiet that made even the stone's laughter stop wondering. This is not the story of the strongest. This is the story of the one who refused to fall.