survival

I will be posting this story on Royal Road under the account second_chance. --- In the endless dark, a piercing sound echoed. It was the sound of a final chance, granted to those who had lost their fight to survive. The chosen candidates found themselves in a realm of darkness. Before them appeared a single window, offering only one promise: whoever completed every assigned task without dying would gain everything they had once longed to become, yet never could. Selection bestowed the world’s unknowns upon those ambitious enough to wield them. Ancient secrets, immeasurable power, forbidden knowledge, and forgotten treasures. All it demanded was a desperate hunger to live—and a will strong enough to keep a firm grip on one’s blade. But could a young man who had already lost his sense of self, even at the candidate stage, turn his fading name into one spoken with fear by all? For him, losing was never an option. There was no turning back for those who had nothing left behind. So he would climb. No matter the cost. Because at the top of Selection, only one could remain.

In a technologically advanced future where elite academies compete for prestige, eleven exceptional students receive a mysterious invitation to participate in The Chrysalis Initiative, a secretive tournament reputed to challenge the world’s most brilliant minds. Within an advanced simulation, the participants are assigned concealed roles as Hunters or Survivors. With no certainty of who stands on which side—and with roles capable of shifting between rounds—alliances begin to form even as doubt quietly takes root. As the tournament progresses, every interaction becomes a test of perception and every decision a calculated risk. Trust begins to erode, and the students find themselves questioning not only those around them, but their own judgment, instincts, and sense of self. In a system built upon deception and survival, the question is no longer who will win, but how far someone can be pushed before losing the very humanity they are trying to protect.

Travis Kessler dies a hero in Chicago only to wake up on a busy Manhattan corner, his soul now host to "The Hollow"—a parasitic sentient entity that feeds on moral decay. This Malevolent Ascension System rewards him with Malice Points for every atrocity committed, allowing him to climb the Sin Hierarchy and unlock powers like Corruption Contagion. Now working within the Federal Bureau of Superhuman Affairs, Travis must outmaneuver Mother's Milk and the Boys while deciding how much of his humanity he’s willing to trade to survive Vought’s corporate nightmare.

[COMPLETED.] Sisi’s life becomes a nightmare on her birthday when her adoptive father tries to rape her. After she fights back valiantly, he beats her half to death and throws her into a ramshackle shed to rot. She believes she would die alone, until she discovers a wounded wolf cub hiding in the shadows. Drawing on her experience caring for infants, Sisi nurses the injured cub, only to learn he is no ordinary animal but a young wolf beastman named Jojo. When her father discovers Jojo and captures him, he threatens the cub’s life to force Sisi into his bed. Cornered and desperate, Sisi’s dormant faerie powers erupt. On that fateful night, she escapes with Jojo into the depths of the forest, vanishing where no one should be able to follow. Lost and hunted, the human girl and the little wolf beastman cling to each other for survival, until Jojo’s father, an Alpha wolf who had been crowned the new Beast King, finds them. Without warning, he seizes Sisi and declares: “My son has imprinted on you as his mother. You must take responsibility.” “H-How do I take responsibility?” Sisi whispers, terrified of being separated from Jojo. The Beast King pulls her close, his voice low and solemn. “Come with me. I will make you my official mate.” * PS: This story is about found family and motherhood, as well as a true love between a lone wolf and a faerie. Tags: Beastman, werewolf, faerie, slow burn romance, no rape, babyraising, possessive ML. - You can follow me on Instagram: @foreverpupa

After transmigrating into the novel The Flowers are Actually Fairies, I woke up as Lady Velora Rosethorne, the Villainess. Trapped in a life that isn’t mine, in a body that doesn’t belong to me, as I struggle to navigate a world, something felt wrong. a fate that feels already written. "I'm now her… so why does it feel like I’m not the one living her life?" "I was never meant to be her. Beside I can't love a male character—I'm a guy..." "So why does the world keep pushing me to become her?" "Can I truly move freely in this world— or was I never in control to begin with?" "Wait..." “I can have powers?! —and money!?” “Being a girl might not be that bad, after all.”

When Luffy had an extra teacher on board, he became a world-class powerhouse before even leaving the East Blue.

The words escape the pages of a popular webnovel, and the peaceful everyday has been corrupted in calamity. In simpler words, there's a damn apocalypse occurring. And in a particular building, overlooking the chaotic streets, two idiots flirt. "Do you want to rebel against your destiny?" the voice is firm and confident in its careless allure, promising a deal among the rubbles of this disaster. The man's lips curves dangerously, and he tilts his chin. "Then I'm in your hands, Joker." *** One sentence summary: In which an apocalypse has begun, and a certain delinquent 'accidentally' seduces his boss. Even shorter summary: deadly insulting machine MC x face looks good to punch (lovingly) ML

Makoto Nishikado was just another transmigrator dropped into a chaotic crossover world. At Shuchiin Academy, surrounded by elites who could bend reality with their family influence, he was reminded of a brutal truth. Where you’re born decides everything. Then the Reincarnation Game descended. Survive… or die. Each instance was a different world. Clear it, or be erased. And the real twist? Anything you gained inside those worlds… you could bring back. Naruto~ While other players were still fumbling through ninja school, learning the Three Basic Jutsu, Makoto had already slipped into the Uchiha Clan Masscare. When the blood settled, he walked away with the Mangekyou Sharingan. One Piece~ Others debated whether to join the Marines or the World Government. Makoto? He teamed up with Blackbeard. Hunting down powerful Devil Fruits... not for himself, but for the women waiting back home. Dragon Ball~ While everyone else argued over which master to follow… He stole a spaceship. Headed straight for Namek. And used the Dragon Balls to rewrite himself into a Saiyan.

People ran in every direction—some to the left, others to the right—screaming, colliding, desperate to escape what they did not understand. The wall was breaking. Not just any wall… The wall that kept magic away from the human world. Before the veil began to tear, humans believed they were free, free from anything unnatural, anything powerful, anything magical, but magic had always been there… hidden, restrained, waiting although something had kept it from them but now, …...it is gone…. As this veil tore, The part of the veil yanked off fell to the mortal word, on a child……. I was born…..born with magic Magic is in me.. …It is in you.

Yang Wu suddenly transmigrates to the world of Swallowed Star with a time simulator, becoming Yang Wu, a senior student at the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Note: You can read +100 advanced chapters in my patreon: Patreon.com/Kakarot17

Marcus Cole Harrison, a corporate analyst from our world, wakes up in the body of an Umbrella Security Division soldier just as the world is about to burn. He has inherited more than just a military rank; he possesses a perfectly integrated T-Virus that has bonded with his transmigrated soul. Unlike the shambling monsters or the mutated BOWs, Marcus is a "human-viral symbiosis"—retaining his mind while evolving his biology. Recognizing the impending global extinction, Marcus deserts Umbrella to become the ultimate variable. Joining forces with iconic survivors like Alice and Jill Valentine, he uses his powers to turn Umbrella’s creations against them. He isn't just fighting for survival; he is a living weapon designed to dismantle the corporation that started the apocalypse. In a world of zombies and tyrants, Marcus is the only thing Umbrella truly fears: their own perfection turned against them. The Virus: Integrated Powers Telekinesis: An active ability that allows Marcus to manipulate objects with his mind. It ranges from subtle distractions to crushing force, though it requires intense concentration and drains "Viral Stamina." Superhuman Physique: A passive enhancement of speed, strength, and durability. Marcus’s body operates at peak efficiency, allowing him to contend with BOWs like Hunters and Lickers in close-quarters combat. Zombie Command: Marcus can broadcast a viral frequency to influence or command basic T-Virus infected. This allows him to turn a ravenous horde into a tactical shield or a localized army. Antivirus Blood: Marcus’s biology acts as a living laboratory. His blood can be processed into a highly effective antivirus, making him the most valuable asset in the fight to save humanity—and the most hunted man on the planet. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 The end has come. You may not remember, but the twelve of us were given the mark of the zodiacs to fight the Great End of Time. The doors that spawns where the lesser demons crawl, The Gates of Hell where the seven deadly sins reside, The Heaven's wrath and the Devil's goal, The traitor and the savior both in hide. Let's both see who will win this bet. I assure you, you're in for a ride. Now, let's sound the trumpet to begin summoning the GATES.

What happens when a Raid Boss suddenly becomes an adventurer to learn about her place in the world of Unfallen King, and the massive players that shape their world?

There is a great mystery surrounding the Towers. Nobody can provide a unique answer as to why they appeared. There'd always been mystical things in the world, but never a wish-fulfilling hub of challenges, which lures in greedy men and women to their potential demises. Worthy, a 12-year-old child from Malas Town, a run-down, forsaken slum far beyond the walls of the "Kingdom" decides to test his luck by climbing Aciago Tower—presumed to be the most challenging Tower in the world. No one has made it more than halfway through, and countless people find themselves trapped within. The temptation to climb is irresistible to those who have nothing to lose. Those who reach the top floor will have their wish granted, and those who fail will perish. For the sake of his family, Worthy is willing to push aside everything and ride whoever's coattail he needs to reach the peak of Aciago Tower. Yet, he may have a more damning time than he might've anticipated. The Tower is full of more mysteries and horrors than the outside world can possibly imagine, and he finds himself at the center of it all. Equipped with abilities bestowed by the Tower, his dreams to reach the top seem so close, but at the same time, so impossibly far away. [This story has also been uploaded to RoyalRoad under the same title!]

Welcome, esteemed interdimensional viewer. If you are reading this, congratulations: you are about to enjoy entertainment of the highest quality and questionable morality. The protagonist of this bloody experience is [ERROR], now called Takeshi. [Previous age: 30 years old.] [Previous occupation: being a failure at life.] [Current status: dead.] [Cause of death: irrelevant.] But don’t worry about him. I, as the benevolent deity that I am, have already taken care of giving him a new purpose in life—literally. I have transported Takeshi to an urban fantasy where he must survive… Not monsters or wars. But damn, ultra-powerful psychotic yanderes! Dark Souls, who even knows you?! All of this will be broadcast across multiple dimensions, and he will be able to read everything the viewers write, so don’t hesitate to comment—you might just get noticed. Drama? Tension? Horrendously bad decisions? It has it all, so come along and watch how a random guy manages to survive each trial… or goes insane in the process.

"So naive, Melanie. So stupid." Those were the last words I heard before a bullet ended my life. Betrayed by my best friend and murdered by her boyfriend, I thought it was the end. Instead, I woke up in a cold wedding hall, wearing a dress worth a kingdom and staring into the icy eyes of Duke Draven Everfrost. I’ve transmigrated into The Duke’s Obsession—as Seraphina Helene Valemont, the villainess destined to be executed by her own husband for treason. My wedding vows haven't even been spoken, yet the Duke has already declared my silence as submission. In this world of ruthless aristocrats and deadly magic, I have only two goals: Avoid the executioner's blade. Never trust anyone again. But with a mysterious "System" breathing down my neck and a husband who treats me like a political prisoner, surviving the first night might be harder than avoiding the end of the book. [MISSION UPDATE: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - AVOID EXECUTION. CURRENT RISK: CRITICAL.]

Coming back from the magic world, Riya rebuked her shameless stepmother. She was back to her first life with the world treasure and thought that her life would be smooth sailing. But… What was happening with the environment? Why did the mana suddenly recover on this Green Planet? And why did those magic beasts also appear? Riya: ??? Ah, Riya silently swore to secretly become stronger to deal with these magic beasts that went on rampage. She would use her runes to make a better life while watching the world recover from the destruction. Unfortunately, things were not so simple. Her best friend’s brother suddenly locked his attention on her. “Ah, ah, ah, you don't have to mind me….” “The runes you make are really interesting. Can you show me more?” The man smiled and stepped closer. “I…I can, but can you please not come too close?!” Riya just wanted to meditate silently, so how did she suddenly attract this big boss’s attention? ... Additional tags: #strong female lead, #magic, #space, #superpower, #abilities Join the discord to chat with the author and other readers: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - The Quiet Empress [complete] - The Villain's Little Cat [complete] - Astral Flower [complete] - Villain Princess [on going] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

The three gods: The God of Heaven, The Goddess of Hell and The God of Nature. Each of them created different concept of the world as we know it. Yet they cursed Eve and she decided that the gods should face punishment. Will she succeed in her revenge or fall into the hands of the gods? Only time will tell...

A massive, glass-walled mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Silence, except for the hum of the AC. Lil Dicky (as Chris Brown): "I didn't just wake up in his body; I woke up in his consequences. I checked the mirror, did a backflip just because I could, and spent a solid five minutes admiring the fact that I didn't have to worry about my hairline anymore. But then the phone started vibrating. Not a normal vibrate. A 'world-is-waiting-for-you' vibrate. Eleven missed calls from a manager, six texts about a music video shoot I don't know the choreography for, and a text from an ex that I definitely wasn't prepared to reply to. Yesterday, I was worried about my Uber Eats rating. Today, I’m responsible for a multi-platinum legacy. And the worst part? The 24-hour mark passed . I'm still here. I’m Chris Brown... and I have no idea how to be him."