survival

METRO GENESIS by Ada. The year is 3044. Humanity made it this far. Barely. AI got sorted eventually, redirected toward handling the tedious, the administrative, the soul-crushing weight of daily existence so humans could spend time doing things that actually required being human. A noble vision. Metro City found a way to make even that sinister. Metro City was never a good place to live. It was, however, always a spectacular place to disappear, into its rain-slicked streets, its corporate towers, its carefully maintained illusion that someone, somewhere, had things under control. Buried beneath that illusion was the Nemesis Protocol Unit. Black ops. Off the books. The agency that handled the problems polite society preferred to pretend didn't exist. The NPU didn't officially exist. It was also the only thing standing between Metro City and complete collapse. For nearly as long as the NPU existed, there was NexoPharma. Gleaming towers. Government contracts. The kind of respectability built on strategic donations and carefully placed allies. Ask anyone on the street what NexoPharma was really doing in those labs and they'd lower their voice and say the same thing: bioweapons. They weren't wrong. In 3034, rookie agent Adrian Cole was assigned to NexoPharma Tower. Routine investigation. Get in, gather evidence, get out. It was not routine. The tower caught fire. The kill teams mobilized. His senior partner went back for him when he didn't have to, pushed Adrian clear, and didn't make it out. Adrian crawled from that building on two broken ankles, alone, with the sound of screaming that stopped too soon ringing in his ears. He spent two weeks in hospital. He spent the next ten years trying to deserve it. By 3044, Adrian Cole is the Ace of NPU, the best field agent the Nemesis Protocol Unit has ever produced. Decorated. Relentless. Still haunted. The kind of man who walks into situations that break other agents and walks out with the truth still intact. Metro City is working on fixing that. Above him sits Elias, NPU's iron-spined higher up, a man who has survived long enough to know exactly which questions you ask out loud and which ones you take permanently to your grave. He gives Adrian enough information to complete the mission. Never quite enough to understand what the mission actually is. Then there is Garrick, pilot, transport specialist, and somehow the most aggressively normal human being in this entire story. We are enormously fond of him. We are also deeply concerned for him. There is also Marcus. That's all we're saying about Marcus. You'll understand why. And finally, Aveline. Ace of the Crime Division. Half Canadian, half Russian. The kind of dangerous that doesn't announce itself. She is a psychopath, this is not a plot twist, not a slow revelation, not a dramatic chapter reveal. Everyone who works with her knows it. Everyone who works against her really knows it. She is not looking for redemption. She was never soft. She looked at Metro City in all its corruption and decided the correct response was not to fix it, but to be better at it than everyone else in the room. Not sweet. But definitely a psycho. Metro City is rotting. The Nexo Incident has begun. The corporations are panicking quietly, violently, and with excellent legal representation. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, an agent running on borrowed time and a woman who never needed a reason are about to find out exactly how deep Metro City's rot goes. It goes very deep. Nobody is ready. Least of all you. Welcome to Metro Genesis. Try not to get attached.

Megumi’s second life began with a death warrant. After a fatal car accident, he awakens in the Naruto universe, inhabiting the body of a boy named Seki. Retaining memories of his past life, he grapples with the surreal reality of living within a narrative he once admired. His unique insight into the future ignites a fierce determination to navigate this dangerous world, but Konoha's shadow looms large. Gifted with prodigious talent, Seki quickly garners attention, becoming a target for the secretive Root faction led by Danzo. Faced with an ultimatum that threatens to strip him of his freedom, he chooses to leave Konoha behind, embarking on a rogue path that leads him to become an assassin for hire. Each choice made along this bloody journey further blurs the line between survival and morality, as he carves a reputation as "The Crimson Flash." Training becomes an obsession as Seki hones his chakra control and ninja skills, revealing the stark difference between mere knowledge and the harsh realities of combat. The struggle to adapt forces him to confront the weight of his decisions and the isolation borne from his choice to abandon the village that should have been home. Yet, with each challenge faced, he grows stronger, embracing his role in a world that demands sacrifice. As he ventures deeper into this new existence, Seki’s relentless self-discovery shapes him into a formidable force. Haunted by the memories of his past life, he feels the pulse of fate guiding him, fueling the desire to redefine his destiny. No longer a mere spectator, he learns to navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, forging bonds that will either uplift him or lead to devastating loss. Ultimately, Seki emerges not just as a survivor but as a true participant in the Naruto universe, having transformed from a bewildered outsider into a determined ninja. His journey reflects the essence of sacrifice and resilience, illustrating the cost of survival when the village that should have nurtured him becomes the very place he must escape. With newfound purpose, Seki stands ready to face the challenges ahead, embodying the spirit of someone who has truly lived through the blade.

Seungho Jeon was a corporate analyst who lived by numbers until a delivery truck turned him into the third prince of the Demonic Cult. While the original protagonist, Cheon Yeo-woon, receives futuristic nanomachines to become a hero, Seungho is bound to the Demonic Orthodoxy Inversion System (DOIS)—an ancient, sentient artifact that feeds on moral decay and broken bonds. To survive the cutthroat succession war, he must utilize Nanomachine Infection Parasitism to bridge the gap between his occult corruption and Yeo-woon's high-tech evolution. In a world of qi and martial honor, Seungho is a virus in human skin, treating the cult's hierarchy like a hostile takeover where the only dividend is survival. He isn't here to win the throne fairly; he's here to ensure that when the "Heavenly Demon" finally rises, he owns the soul of the god.

In "Pokémon: Commonborn," we follow the journey of Grey Mallory, a ten-year-old boy from the outskirts of Celadon City, where dreams of becoming a Pokémon trainer clash with harsh realities. Despite being reborn in a vibrant world of Pokémon, Grey's life is far from the glamorous adventures depicted in his favorite shows. Grey steels himself for the challenge ahead, determined to prove that even an underdog can rise above the odds and forge his own path in a competitive world. Follow his unique journey to be the very best. What to Expect : Hardworking and Resourceful MC A hybrid mix of pokemon manga, games and the anime . Daily updates PS:Not a translation its original writing a chapter a day

Alicia a female alpha died in her last life trying to survive the apocalypse. But she was beatrayed by the same family and was killed. Reborn she walks on her path alone but now there is someone who is messing with her constantly and she seems to be constantly fall for him. Allister had loved her all his life but could not reach her. When he found her dead in his last life he killed himself. But now that he is reborn he will either win her or lock her up.

Reborn in Peerless Tang Sect as Huo Yuhao, I defy the plans of the Tang God King and reject the tragic fate set for me. I refuse to join the Tang Sect or go to Shrek Academy. With my knowledge of the original story, I directly align myself with the Sun and Moon Empire. One day, I will storm the God Realm and drag Tang San down from his throne as God King! Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1

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. ——— ——— 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.. ——— ——— Power Stones—250—1 Chapter Golden Tickets—50—1 Chapter [For both, effects stackable up to 5 times] ——— Gifts— 1000 Coins—1 Chapter! 5000 Coins—5 Chapters! 10,000 Coins—10 Chapters! 15,000 Coins—15 Chapters! ——— ———

A dying soul slams into a mangled body in the Nora Wilds, only to be saved by the Apex Dominion System—a fragmented "Guidance Protocol" known as GAIA-ECHO. Transmigrated into a world of mechanical predators, the MC must use a Strategic Neural Overlay to command machines and build the settlement of Redhorse from the dirt up. While Aloy hunts the truth of the past, he manages a volatile alliance between Nakoa’s fighters and Kotallo’s veterans, using Blueprint Unlocks to turn scrap metal into a future. Interestingly, the system recognizes his 21st-century memories as "External Data," allowing him to unlock Cauldron tech that GAIA herself had locked away for safety.

Stranded. Alone. And transmigrated into the world of Pokémon. After a mysterious storm,Umihara Reiji wakes up on a deserted island—not in his own world, but the Pokémon world. No starter, no Poké Balls, no supplies. Just a sea breeze, an empty stomach… and the will to survive. But when he meets a struggling Poliwag, everything changes. With a unique Proficiency System that tracks everything—moves, abilities, even his own fishing and survival skills—every step forward is visible, measurable… and vital. It’s not about becoming a Champion. It’s just about surviving the next day... Notes regarding the worldbuilding: this story leans toward the anime version of the Pokémon world. The protagonist has watched the anime, read the manga, and played the games. He’s a knowledgeable fan. He's an adult, and will think like one—rational, skeptical, analytical. The early chapters of this story are slow-paced and heavily focused on survival—resource gathering, shelter-building, and forging a bond with Poliwag. Raw : "精灵：钓鱼佬的雨天队"

From Pig-Faced Trash to the Most Wanted Mate in Beastworld! * * * Aurora died as she lived - feared, skilled, and alone. As a world-class assassin of the 21st century, she expected death to be the end. Instead, she awakens in a primitive Beastworld in the body of a girl who shares her name but nothing else. The original owner of her body was not only overweight, despised, and carried filthy reputation, but she's so hated that even children throw stones at her. And worst of all? She wakes up straddling a bound, enraged, devastatingly handsome Alpha wolf she apparently drugged in an attempt to force him into mating. Aurora immediately realizes she has transmigrated into a complete disaster. With death looming, a ruined name, and a body that can barely run - she has no time to panic. Especially not when a mysterious System binds itself to her and issues a cold command - [Save the Beastworld from extinction… or be erased.] In a world where females are rare, weak, and dying out, and powerful beastmen rule with instinct and dominance, Aurora must survive by relying on the only things she still owns - her deadly skills and forgotten medical knowledge. But survival isn't simple. Because the wolf she tried to "assault" becomes her first unavoidable connection. And he is only the beginning. A tyrannical Snow Lion Beast King with piercing eyes that see too much. A cold and ancient Dragon King who has outlived his entire bloodline. A cunning Nine-Tailed Fox Lord who plays with hearts like games. A blazing Divine Phoenix whose pride rivals the heavens. Each one powerful. Each one dangerous. Each one drawn to her in ways they don't understand. Some want her dead. Some want to claim her. Some can't decide which desire burns stronger. Caught between survival, secrets, and a system that manipulates her at every turn, Aurora must rebuild herself from nothing - changing not only her fate, but the future of the entire Beastworld. All while unintentionally capturing the hearts of the most powerful beastmen alive. Because this time, the "trash" female they all despised is the one who will make them kneel. --- **A reverse-harem fantasy romance filled with danger, humor, slow-burn love, and a heroine who refuses to be broken.**

Iris never finished the novel. She died before she could. When she opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside that same story… as a background character destined for a tragic end. An extra. In the original plot, Iris Hale was framed, abandoned, and her death dragged her entire family into ruin. One by one, they all fell. But this time, Iris refuses to follow the script. She saves her brother. She protects her family. She changes everything. And that’s when things start to go wrong. The story she remembers begins to unravel. Events happen too early. The world grows more dangerous. And then, something appears that was never supposed to exist. A global transmigration. Now, trapped in a reality that no longer follows the novel, Iris has lost her only advantage. Because the future she knew… no longer exists.

[The opening premise is rather toxic] [Single female lead Krul] [No romantic relationships with other female characters] Due to a mistake by the Golden Finger, Luke died inexplicably, and thus the Golden finger granted Luke the ability to travel to other worlds. After gaining the ability, Luke changed her name to Yuhe and first traveled to "Seraph of the End" (owari no seraph) to kidnap Krul...

**"He was left to die. He forgot to."** --- They shattered his bones while they were soft. They destroyed his veins so he could never channel energy. They poisoned his foundation to ensure the last of a legendary bloodline would never hold a sword. The dark masters who broke him walked away certain. Whatever dormant power the boy held — it was dead. The bloodline was finished. But a lion's cub is still a lion. Found unconscious, broken, and stripped of every memory, the boy is taken in by a powerful and enigmatic merchant. Hidden within the walls of a quiet countryside manor, something impossible begins to happen. Without awakening. Without intact veins. His shattered body simply refuses to die. The torture meant to kill him didn't end his life — it triggered something far worse. His power isn't dead. It is adapting. Evolving. Driven by an agonizing, hollow hunger, the boy is regenerating into something the world has never seen before. The shadows believe the bloodline is broken. *They don't realize they just forged a monster.* --- ​[Tags: Slow Burn,Progression Fantasy, Character-Driven, Dark Fantasy.]

This is a collection of finished short stories ranging across many genres. Volume 01 consists of polished (touched-up spelling and grammar) versions of my novis works I made while still in elementary, middle, and high school. Volume 000 (the Auxiliary Volume) contains the original works from Volume 01 as they were when I wrote them,* and Volume 02 is all of my no-vice works after school. *Don't bother reading the Auxiliary Volume unless you really want to. As of updating this description (04/08/26), I am still tracking down the dates of when I wrote these pieces, as I didn't have the foresight to put the dates on the documents themselves. (My real name, as it appears in the original texts, is replaced with "Final," "Sees," or "Final Sees") (Jul 19, 2018, is the earliest date I have for most of my novis stories, though they were definitely not all written on the same day.)

I am the only son of the Dukes of Connaught and Strathearn, and the grandson of Her Majesty Queen Victoria of the British Empire. Now, in the name and honor of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, I swear upon my life to witness and safeguard the rise of this land — to unite all the people of Australia and New Zealand under one new name, and to watch our destiny unfold together. Long live Australasia! A tale of royal legacy, ambition, and the birth of a new empire at the edge of the world. Australasia novel, historical fiction, British Empire story, Queen Victoria descendant, royal alternate history, Australia rise, New Zealand union, time of empires, colonial historical drama, House of Saxe Coburg Gotha, royal family saga, Australasia unification, Victorian era story, alternate history novel, British royalty fiction, imperial expansion novel

Eli is a young man suffering from stage four cancer. He dies and is reincarnated as a goblin in a hostile world, where survival means outwitting predators, building alliances, and overcoming threats. From a weak, shunned creature, he grows to lead a powerful clan, ascending to become the King of the Forest. But his ambition doesn’t stop there. He sets his sights on challenging humanity’s dominance and even defying the gods themselves, risking annihilation for the chance to reshape the balance of power.

using this for audiobook

“Alpha Troy! Over here!” I yelled, raising my hand for help. I was under attack by a monster while saving my mates. The four of them heard me cry out as the creature clawed me and slammed me against the wall. “Help me!” I gasped, but their attention shifted when a soft cry came from the other side. It was Oriana, the gentle princess and a warrior, a combination most men lusted after. But not my mates. They were in my troupe, my friends, my lovers. We shared a bed, a bond. I knew they would save me. “Ohhh! I’m going to die,” she whimpered again, though she could have stood up easily. The monster’s focus was on me. “Yorick!” I screamed, reaching for another of my mates, struggling to escape, my leg tangled in silver chains. My mates looked at me and then at her—and I saw it. The shine of love in their eyes. In a heartbeat, they ran to her. My heart slowed. Tears welled up. Oriana had warned me: when it came down to it, they would choose her. She told me they only used me to pass time in the dorm room because I agreed for gangbang while other she-wolves did not. And now, right before my eyes, they were leaping into battle—for her. “We’ll come back for you, don’t worry,” Haiden shouted, as if that erased the betrayal. At that moment, the monster turned back to me. And I knew there would be no saving me. So I prayed they’d live long enough to regret their choice. --- Clementine had spent her life as the insufferable daughter of an alpha—tough, rebellious, and uninterested in love, especially in a world where male wolves were allowed multiple mates. Tired of her attitude, her stepmother forced her into an academy built to train fighters against deadly monsters. On her first day, Clementine was shocked to find her roommates were the worst people from her past: -Alpha Yorick, her bitter ex-boyfriend -Alpha Troy, her ex–best friend who believed she betrayed him -Alpha Haiden, the bully who had made her life hell -And Alpha Ian, her former cellmate who thought she manipulated him into punishment They all seemed to want revenge. But when they fought side by side on the battlefield, something strange happened–Clementine felt a mate bond with all of them. At first, things turned steamy. Hatred became desire. Tension turned into passion. But then, Clementine saw the truth: when it came down to it, they would always choose someone else over her. To them, she had only ever been a distraction, a toy to share and throw away.