survival

Om has always felt out of place, an ordinary mind in a world where people are burdened with own world rules, he sets out on a journey across realms, searching for the missing pieces of himself. Guided by a mysterious artifact that unlocks the doors to infinite realities, Om steps into a multiverse of "what-ifs" and "might-have-beens." Each realm reflects a different path his life could have taken—a world shaped by choices he never made, friendships he missed, and challenges he avoided. From moments of triumph to worlds of regret, Om encounters alternate versions of himself: some wiser, some broken, and others who have achieved everything he thought he wanted. As Om navigates these fractured realities, he begins to question the very nature of his existence. Can he accept all facets of himself—the light, the shadow, and everything in between? Or will he lose himself in the endless maze of possibilities? In this journey through infinite paths, Om will adventure as he moves ahead.

--- Han Yan thought his life couldn’t get any more embarrassing after dying from choking on cheap instant noodles. But when he opened his eyes again, he finds himself trapped in his sister’s favorite BL novel as the Han family’s cannon-fodder husband, fated to die miserably in the mountains. He knows the plot. He knows the ending. And he knows he’s meant to suffer while the Male Lead basks in happiness. The problem? The fragile, tearful husband beside him is far too pitiful, and Han Yan here supposedly a “straight man” can’t stop feeling protective. Armed only with his knowledge of the story, he declares: “Forget the plot. Forget the Male Lead. I’ll survive and keep my delicate husband safe!” But survival isn’t simple when your scheming stepmother has her own plans, greedy relatives circle like vultures, and the story’s protagonist could appear at any moment. Just when Han Yan thinks life in this strange world can’t get any stranger, a mysterious cat suddenly appears, a very massive plot hole that he could only scold the silly author. Its presence pulls Han Yan and Li Xin into events far beyond their control. This story mixes lighthearted humor, warmth, and slow-burn affection with light cultivation, danger, and emotional healing as Han Yan struggles between fate and his growing feelings for Li Xin the husband he was never meant to know. ---

Vol. Forgotten Shores An ardent plea was heard and answered. A soul of shadow slipped through death and returned to a world he did not recognize. Somewhere beyond mortal sight, a cost was paid, and the tapestry of fate was altered. This time, he will not repeat the same mistakes. He has already defied fate once. And he intends to do so again. ————— Credit to Cover Artist: https://www.instagram.com/_aphora_/

Hikaru a 16-year-old orphan one day finds his life bent with the plot of a mysterious game he found in his mailbox A dating sim called 'Heartstopper' with a crazy ass game difficulty setting that's worse than his past experiences Stalker, a golden-spoon young lady, tsundere, the typical girls you'll find in an eroge. He can ignore them as he pleases, but he'll face greater consequences in return. To survive, he steeled his resolve and take part in the greatest fight of his life Date or death. He needs to go out with these girls or else he'll automatically meet a bad ending and a series of death flags along the way. Whether he likes it or not, from sickness and dread, he groomed himself against these heroines of pure chaos and delight. Will he live, die, or perhaps escape this nightmare and return to the reality he longed for the most

On the shattered peaks of Eryndor, where cultivators rise by defying heaven itself, one truth governs all existence—power is permitted only so long as the heavens allow it. Lin Aether was never meant to matter. Cast aside as a talentless disciple of the fallen Silent Heavens Sect, he spent five years unable to sense even the faintest trace of Qi. Mocked, ignored, and forgotten, he endured in silence—until the night the world finally answered him. Not with power. But with a warning. A seal buried deep within his soul begins to fracture, revealing a truth older than sects, older than empires—older than heaven itself. Lin is not merely a cultivator. He is the descendant of the Heavenbreakers, an ancient lineage erased from history for daring to challenge the will of the heavens. As lightning answers his breath and forbidden power awakens in his veins, the balance of Eryndor begins to collapse. A sentient weapon stirs beneath his sect. A hidden force known as the Void Court begins to move. And far above, the heavens themselves turn their gaze toward a boy who should not exist. Drawn into a world of sect wars, ancient ruins, and rising calamity, Lin’s path collides with Su Lian—a prodigious sword cultivator whose fate is as deeply entangled with his as it is opposed. What begins as rivalry soon becomes something far more dangerous, as their powers—and their destinies—begin to resonate. But power comes with a cost. As demonic forces rise, alliances fracture, and truths long buried claw their way back into the light, Lin is forced to confront a choice that will define the fate of all realms: Ascend… and become a sovereign under heaven. Or tear the heavens down—and face what lies beyond. Because some seals are not meant to be broken. And some things, once unsealed… Should never have awakened.

In a world stitched together by forgotten gods and shattered seals, Rayon walks as the embodiment of quiet chaos — emotionless, ruthless, yet unshakably aware. Once abandoned, now ascended, he threads through fate with the same precision he uses to end it. To him, morality is a cage for the weak; purpose is the only truth worth bleeding for. Bound to Erethon — the Primordial of Insanity, and wielding the Black Resonance, Rayon seeks not salvation, but understanding — of creation, of ruin, and of himself. Every seal he breaks reshapes the balance of existence, every breath he takes bends destiny closer to his will. He is neither hero nor villain — he simply is. The Black Primordial, The Monarch Of The Endless Abyss. The man whose silence screams louder than gods.

Im a new writer and AI will be used. All of this work is 100% originally made not translated. This story will be follow the journey of my SI characters in kingdom. Enjoy !!! During the age of endless warfare, when the Seven Warring States of China drowned beneath rivers of blood and only the strongest could carve their names into history, countless heroes rose in pursuit of glory. Yet among those destined to shake the foundations of China stood a man whose very presence could turn the tide of a battlefield. His name was Hyou Ren. The son of the instinctual Great General Duke Hyou and the Princess of Qin Ei You, Hyou Ren inherited the spirit of a beast and the mind of a master tactician. Refusing to live beneath his father's shadow, he forged his own path, creating an army feared across every state together with his beloved companion Ri Yue. As the flames of war continued to spread, Hyou Ren stood at the forefront of Qin's conquest. Every battlefield became a proving ground where instinct clashed together with strategy, ambition collided with destiny, and only the greatest could survive. Alongside his wife Ri Yue and the warriors who swore their lives to his banner, he challenged the greatest generals of the era while the political storms within Qin threatened to destroy the kingdom from within. Yet this is not merely the tale of a great general. It is the story of the man who raised the future's greatest heroes, the father whose blood flows through Shin, and the commander whose legacy would echo throughout China's unification. This is the legend of the Future Duke of the Northeast... Hyou Ren. P.S Collection and Power Stones will help in encouraging me to write more BTW I'm doing this for fun so just shut your brain and enjoy the story alright.

What is a monster? Humans normally define monsters as fear inducing, bloodthirsty creatures bent on destruction. But to Noah? Monsters were the humans who despised him without justifications, who taught him to loathe himself just for being human. Life was hell, a hell that was surrounded by “monsters”. Until one day, the world changed. Humans were suddenly graced by a Divine voice, one that warned of their extinction, but also promised them power. They were bestowed with a system, a system to aid their fight for survival, to survive against monsters. And when humanity was given that chance to survive, Noah chose to walk a path of a tamer, to befriend the very monsters that were threatening the humans' extinction. As he tamed the monsters, learned from them, bonded with them, shedding the last remnants of what it was to be human. Noah began to wonder, is it wrong to be considered a monster? Feedback is definitely appreciated, good or bad, let's make the story good together. I would like to note that the main character isn’t completely ruthless, he's more chaotically neutral. There’s a lot of good stories out there with ruthless, bloodthirsty, cold hearted main characters so if that’s what your interest in then I’m sorry to disappoint you.

Nanajūhachi Asuka, a soul from the 78th district of Rukongai, is cast into the world of Demon Slayer as a disposable experiment. Lacking a "system" or "cheat-codes," he relies solely on his raw Reiryoku (spiritual power) and the survival instincts of a street dog. Asuka is taken in by Tetsushin Arisaki, mastering Wind Breathing alongside his peer, Suzune. This peace is shattered when Lower Rank Two, Rokuro, massacres their home. Master Arisaki sacrifices himself, triggering the awakening of Asuka’s unique ability: Nugata—the power to devour demon essence and convert it into spiritual energy. Driven by cold vengeance, Asuka joins the Demon Slayer Corps. His presence at Mount Natagumo changes the tide, as his "serrated" strikes—infused with spiritual pressure—permanently stall demon regeneration. This "new variable" catches the attention of Muzan Kibutsuji, who begins purging the Lower Ranks to prepare for this emerging threat. Through training at the Butterfly Estate and sparring with the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, Asuka realizes a vital truth: traditional Wind Breathing is a "shoe that doesn't fit" his spiritual nature. He begins the journey to transcend established styles, seeking to forge an Original Breath that bridges the gap between a Soul Society ghost and a mortal swordsman.

A [System] descends upon Earth, granting everyone a [Class] and an initial weapon, turning them into players. Players can level up and grow stronger by slaying monsters—but if they die, it’s true death. Starting off as a Lancer, Bai Qiu has abnormally low Luck—poor drop rates, terrible fortune. Yet, being in the prime of his youth, with unyielding determination and exceptional talent, he overcomes countless challenges and walks the path of an invincible great hero!

In the spring of 2019, strange disappearances began sweeping through Japan. One by one, people vanished, and those who remained instantly forgot they had ever existed. But when one of Yuki Ayano's closest friends vanished before her eyes, she somehow kept her memories of him. Even as her classmates forgot, she refused to abandon him and swore she would bring him back no matter what it took, even as demons, sorcerers, cursed spirits, and countless other threats stood in her way.

After dying from cancer, Oliver Smith wakes up in the freezing Weather Hills of Middle-earth as Aldric, a minor Dúnedain noble with nothing but a rusted sword and a group of forty-six starving refugees. However, he isn't just a survivor—he is the host of the Kingdom Restoration System (KRS). In a land of fading magic and rising darkness, Aldric must use the system to rebuild the lost kingdom of Arnor from the ground up. From managing granaries and planting orchards to training a military capable of standing against the shadow, he must transform a band of desperate refugees into a continental power. The world thinks the age of Men is over, but with a system for civilization building, Aldric is about to prove them wrong. The System: Kingdom Restoration (KRS) Territory Management: Allows the MC to "claim" land. Once claimed, the system provides a map overlay showing resource nodes (ore, fertile soil) and structural integrity of ruins, making it easier to rebuild ancient bastions like Amon Hen-dîr. Population & Loyalty Tracking: A HUD that shows the exact number of followers, their health, and their loyalty levels. It calculates "Prosperity" and "Stability" scores, warning the MC of potential rebellions or starvation before they happen. Civilization Skill Trees: Points earned from quests can be invested into trees like Agriculture (increasing crop yields), Masonry (speeding up construction), or Military Reform (enhancing the combat stats of his soldiers). Quest & Reputation System: The system issues "Restoration Quests" that provide essential rewards for growth. It also tracks his reputation among other factions (Elves, Dwarves, Rohan), unlocking unique trade or diplomatic options as his fame grows.

Died in the cold. Starved. Betrayed. Devoured by the very people he once trusted. In a world where humanity collapsed into chaos, kindness was a weakness-and he paid the price for it. But fate gave him something impossible. A second chance. He awakens 30 days before the apocalypse. This time, he knows what's coming: The freezing world. The rise of enhanced humans. The fall of civilization. And the moment the people closest to him chose survival... over him. But Jae-Min is no longer the same man. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. Armed with knowledge of the future, a growing spatial power, and unmatched precision as a sniper who never misses, he begins to prepare-not just to survive... But to dominate. As factions rise, monsters emerge, and the world descends into war, Jae-Min moves from the shadows-one step ahead, one bullet at a time. This time, he won't be the one abandoned. This time... he chooses who lives. Warning: This novel contains graphic violence, gore, explicit sexual content, psychological trauma, and mature themes intended for adult readers only.

Strategic MC • Kingdom Building • Divine System • Ruthless Protagonist • Empire Growth The world of Theos Online was a battlefield of gods. Players built civilizations, shaped faith, and waged divine wars for supremacy. At the top stood Zephyr — Rank One. Untouchable. Calculating. Ruthless. He didn’t just win. He engineered inevitability. But in the real world, anonymity is fragile. When his identity is exposed, a coordinated smear campaign tears his life apart, stripping him of reputation, future, and finally — breath. Death was supposed to be the end. Instead, he awakens in another world. Different sky. Different history. Same Divine System. The rules that governed Theos Online now govern reality itself. While others pray to survive, Zephyr understands the code beneath the gods. He knows the exploits. The hidden mechanics. The logic no one else sees. He may not know this world’s past. But he knows exactly how to conquer its future. From a starving village to a rising divine empire, Zephyr will bend faith into machinery, turn belief into power, and reduce rival gods to footnotes in history. The game is gone. The system remains. And this time, there are no respawns.

Crimson blood pooled across the luxurious wooden floor, staining the pristine white priestly robes that once symbolized unwavering faith. Aeron stared in disbelief at his killer as his body collapsed backwards, a glass blade protruding from his heart. "Just when I thought I’d finally live a good life in this world… this is how it ends?" "Killed by an Echo, like some worthless nobody..." As his thoughts spiraled, a blue panel flickered to life before his fading eyes. A flat, mechanical voice echoed in his mind: [Ding! Loading complete. System functions unlocked.] [First activation detected. Please select your system foundation.] [A: Shadow Monarch System | B: Heroic Spirit Summoning System | C: MC Mod System …] In a daze, he blurted the first choice that came to mind. "Choosing A... Is that even a question?" What he didn't realise was that fate had something else in store for him. [Scanning host status... Selection failed. Matching you with the optimal option.] [Matching successful: Legendary Unkillable King System] [You can infinitely die and resurrect.]

A depressed boy clings to a game and its slayer protagonist for his life until the game's world becomes reality. Johann had already given up on reality long before it began to collapse. The only thing that kept him going was a game, The Mayhem, and its silent, unstoppable protagonist: the Hellraider. Then the game became real. Monsters, death, and destruction—everything unfolded exactly as he remembered. But Johann didn’t enter this world to survive. He came for one reason: to follow Hellraider… and change the ending that should have never happened. Yet the more he walks that path, the more the world begins to break away from what he knows. Events shift. Truths contradict. And the figure he once believed he understood refuses to be defined by anything, not even the story itself. In a world where even fate is unstable, Johann continues forward, even when he no longer knows what he is chasing.

[CONTENT WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence, strong language, and themes of trauma. It is intended for mature audiences (18+) only. Reader discretion is strongly advised.] ------------ “Talk dirty to me,” I whispered. He growled low in his throat. “You want filthy, little bird?” “Yes.” He thrust deeper, harder, and leaned close, his lips brushing my ear. “I am going to fill your fucking cunt with so much cum that you will still be dripping until tomorrow. You will sit at breakfast with my seed soaking through your drawers and smile at Aunt Cornelia like the proper little slut you are.” I moaned. “That is disgusting.” “You asked for it.” “Again.” ------------ Clara Vance had it all. Millions of followers, a beauty empire built on glamour, and a life curated for the camera. But a lost bet with her mother sends her away from a marvelous weekend trip to Mykonos and into the dusty attic of her family’s decaying ancestral manor. The catch was her inheritance. Her task? A dreary clear-out. Her discovery? A centuries-old diary belonging to her great-grandmother, Eleanor Thorne. The ink tells a story of a forgotten history. Eleanor’s forbidden obsession with her guardian and step-uncle, Casimir Guggenheim, a ruthless railroad tycoon with a heart of stone. But when Clara touches the tear-stained pages, the scent of crushed gardenias doesn’t just fill the room, it drags her back to 1879. Trapped in Eleanor’s corseted body, Clara finds herself under the roof of the very man who haunted the diary. To the world, Casimir is a cold, untouchable magnate. To Clara, he’s a puzzle she’s determined to break. The problem? Clara isn’t the timid, fragile girl Casimir remembers. She’s a 21st-century It Girl with no filter, a strategic mind for business, a total lack of respect for Gilded Age propriety and a defiance waiting for trouble to happen. While the original Eleanor was a victim of her station, Clara is ready to burn the cage down. As Clara navigates a world where a single misstep means ruin, scheming relatives see her as a pawn, and a powerful suitor sees her as nothing but a business merger. She realizes the history books were wrong. Rewriting Eleanor’s tragic end is dangerous, especially when she starts falling for the man she was never supposed to have. History says they’re a tragedy. Clara says history is about to get a makeover.

Jiang Che is diagnosed with delusional disorder, always fantasizing about having a family, but is treated as mentally ill and locked up for ten years. The bizarre descends upon the world, and he is pulled into an SSS-level dungeon labeled as unconquerable by humans. When facing the terrifying and eerie spirits that scare everyone, He hugs a loli with a severed limb, calling her his daughter, Referring to the old bizarre spirits dressed in bloodstained nurse attire and holding a deadly Saw Meat Knife as his parents, Facing the biggest boss of the SSS-level dungeon, he embraces it without hesitation and calls it his wife. …… The eerie dungeon is broadcast globally, and everyone sees it all. Audience: "If you don’t seek death, you won’t die; seeking death makes you die faster." "Is he insane, treating the eerie spirits as family?" "This delusional disorder is too severe; you’re only 20 years old and you’re imagining having a seven or eight-year-old daughter?" …… While everyone thought he was going to be brutally killed, He began to be accepted by the eerie spirits, who actually regarded him as family?! Jiang Che: In a family, the person who doesn’t cook can never complain about the taste of the food. Jiang Che: My wife's cooking is not salty at all!

Gu Fei, a rookie who didn't survive past three episodes in the apocalypse, transmigrates to ancient times with a pocket dimension and becomes a maid in the Marquis Mansion. As soon as she arrives, she encounters the confiscation of the family's property and is sold off. After much difficulty, she is bought back by her family. Following that, her hometown suffers a three-year drought with no harvest, and Gu Fei flees the north with her family. Along the way, countless people have starved to death on the road. Gu Fei: "Don't be afraid, we have food in our pocket dimension." On the road ahead, bandits and refugees run rampant. Gu Fei: "Fear not, we have weapons in our pocket dimension." When their Silver coins runs out, Gu Fei leads her entire family to farm and open an inn to get rich, and along the way, she captures a young, domineering Princely Heir. The naive Princely Heir: "My wife can always conjure up many strange and peculiar things. My wife must be a little fairy."