survival

The Third Shinobi World War has ended, but peace has not truly arrived. With the Third Mizukage forced to step down, the Three-Tails fallen into slumber after the death of its Jinchuriki, Kirigakure weakened by war, and hostile forces watching from every direction, the Land of Water stands at the edge of chaos. At that moment, sixteen-year-old Rei Kaguya steps forward. Born into the Kaguya clan and raised in the ruthless shadow of the Bloody Mist, Rei is not content with merely surviving the age of war. Armed with a mysterious rune system, terrifying combat talent, and a mind sharp enough to see through the political games of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, he seizes the title of Fourth Mizukage. But becoming Mizukage is only the beginning. To save Kirigakure from becoming a village ruled by blood, fear, and endless killing, Rei must reform its broken system, suppress ambitious clans, outmaneuver foreign enemies, and reshape the future of shinobi itself. Konoha, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Root, Akatsuki, Uchiha Obito, Madara’s shadow, and the hidden currents of the ninja world all begin moving around him. In an era where monsters decide the fate of nations, Rei Kaguya asks only one question: “Who agrees? Who opposes?”

Ash opened his eyes to find that he had traveled to a strange nation of many races, and people were kneeling before him. Before he had time to adapt to the new identity of the Terminus Observer, he was put to jail – as a cult leader. In prison, controlled by a high-tech chip, he was unable to use violence. He also lost all his memories due to the time warp. How could he escape from the prison full of ogres, green-skinned beasts, sorcerers, and elves in this strange nation? And how could he survive the legendary Blood Moon Judgment? "Ding! You obtained a game system – Mage Manual! It includes an illusory world map, which can predict risks and gains, helping you find advantages and trouble, and greatly improve exploration efficiency!" "Ding! You obtained Deadly Berserker Sword Maiden! You can share all skills and upgrade together with her!" "Ding! You encountered an Illusory Vortex! Go straight through the heartland of the Illusory Realm and harvest a lot of experience to create the Silver Wing!" ... Is this the legendary system? It not only gives me free skills, but also a skillful fighter? Ash discovered that even though he was in the Otherworld, he could dominate his own destiny with the system, and even...dominate the entire Otherworld!

"Give me a bunch of adorable players, and I can easily overturn a parallel world!" - so said Reveno·Murphy·Le Senbula Ps: The titles owned by the honorable Murphy include but are not limited to counterfeit vampire, celebrated NPC role-play artist, multi-talented Dog Planner, the only savior of Transylvania, benefactor of the old continent, defender of the new continent, brave and loyal earl, irredeemable big-sister fanatic, spotless saint of the Blood race, Alpha of the Night's Guard, and so on (here ignoring the other 108 nicknames). He's indeed the homebody of the Fourth Cataclysm and the best old friend when you need to clean up a mess, thus all testers of "Real Different World," please stand up when you see this line! Let us give Lord Murphy the highest respect! Murphy, ka-ka! Full marks!

Gao Yang was a military enthusiast, an ordinary one, who loved knives, guns, and adventure. In an accident, Gao Yang found himself in Africa, where he unfortunately experienced a plane crash. Although he miraculously survived, his life henceforth was one where he could only scrape by under the muzzle of guns, for he had become a mercenary. What heights could a military enthusiast reach in the international Mercenary World? Please, wait and see.

Traversing Nesserite, Matthew became a minor Lord. Nurtured a Time Dragonling, developed arcane arts, and modified technology. Absorbed a population of Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, Gray Elves, Tieflings, and Demonic Offspring among other races, creating a new modernized kingdom with a magical twist. Destroying the Nesserite Empire was the task! Annihilating the Elf Kingdom and the Elven God System was the mission! Eradicating ancient fiends and disasters was Matthew's cry as he crushed his destiny! "Brothers and sisters, join the Bay Territory! "Here, we build houses, take care of children for free, don't worry about food or clothing, arrange jobs, and provide all the resources needed for life." "Even, we can offer the path to godhood..." "All you need to do is pay a tiny price!" A slow-unfolding farming story, a new world of dragons and the Underground City, a magic version of the Warhammer Empire, a brand-new version never seen before by everyone. Also known as "The Rise of the Magical Modified Warrior Legion," "The Astaate Guide to Magic," "Me, Plagued by Misfortune, Stealthily Surviving and Growing," "The Modernization of the Magical World"...

"A malicious incident has occurred at our city hospital, a patient has taken medical staff hostage, and is now in a standoff with the police..." Yang Xiao turned off the TV, and the next second, a call came through, "Son, release the doctor now. There are police all around; you can't escape!" As if to prove the woman's words, the police sirens outside grew louder one after another, and there was also movement in the hallway. "It's fake, all fake. This is the Nightmare World. Otherwise, why would your call still come through after I cut the phone line?" Yang Xiao glared at the fallen phone line, his face twisted ferociously.

The journey of a little wild monster becoming the ultimate boss. "Someday, I'll trample the system under my feet and drive those damned players out of my territory."

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Cover drawn by Aoi Ogata. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va

Bound to the freezing darkness of the Wall, a highborn Watchman burdened by the memories of another life realizes the true war for the dawn requires endless gold, not just cold steel. Descending upon the decadent South, he transforms humble trades into a monolithic mercantile company meant to supply the Wall. But staggering wealth breeds dangerous enemies, entangling his trading fleets and caravans in the treacherous, bloody games of ambitious monarchs. As the White Walkers finally unleash their apocalyptic assault upon the Wall, the watchman must ultimately decide which path suits him best.

The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Born with a golden spoon... yet, he was cast aside like a defective product. He longed for love, for warmth—but all he received was pain. Yet, he smiled, not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. With nothing but a broken heart and a hollow laugh, he stepped into the hell called society. "Can't you do a single thing right?!" "…Heh" "You're fired!!!" "…W-Wh…He" "I'm sorry, sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to apply." "…I-I am…Heh" "We can’t approve a loan without collateral." "…W-Why?" "Your father’s a politician, right? So, you know…" "…" The so-called society didn't welcome him very well... Yet, He pressed forward! After years of struggle, he finally secured a job—only to be reminded of his place. "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me. So don’t ever contact me or MY parents again," his brother sneered. "...Heh..." And just when he thought he had finally earned a sliver of recognition— "HONK!! HONK!!" Fate was merciless. A split second, a cruel twist, and his already miserable life came to an abrupt end. Yet, as the darkness closed in, he screamed into the void— “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” A will that even the universe listened. !~Ding~! Reborn into a new world, Aether thought he had finally been given the chance to truly live. But instead of peace, he found himself in yet another struggle—not just to survive, but against something even more dangerous… Seduction!! Not just any seduction… but a mission to seduce and save the most unattainable women in existence! Seducing the Princess of an Empire! Seducing the Hero’s Mother! Seducing the Villain’s Wife?! ..... ... .. And the list only kept growing… He, a Mere slave, seduces them all.... WHAT KIND OF F## UP LIFE WAS THIS?!! But it wasn’t OVER—far from it.... These women… were even worse!! One wrong move, one careless mistake… and his life could be erased from existence! One thing became painfully clear—if he ever wanted to survive in this hellish world, there was only one path forward. He had to seduce them all. _________________ 1 bonus chap per 500PS. 1 bonus chap per 100GT. 3/5 bonus chap for reaching rank 100/80 in GT ranking respectively. Discord Server Link: 6JA46z23bw

Abused, broken and mute, Evangeline Ravenswood had been abused and tortured by her mother and sisters as long as she could remember. At the age of seven she lost her voice due to the constant abuse. The only person she could trust and rely on is Soren, her childhood friend and the one person who always protects her but that changes when she meets Killian, the boss of the underworld. Killian is ruthless, cold and distant. He built his empire on the belief that innocence is a lie. He believes people survive by becoming monsters.

"Everything is a host. To concepts that shape reality. To powers that reflect who we are — and who we believe ourselves to be. In a world where Divinities rule absolutes and every soul carries hidden potential, worth is not given. It is measured. Tested. And taken. When a boy awakens a power that should not exist — one without limits, without fractures — he becomes the axis of a silent war between those who define reality… and those who wish to own it. The question is no longer what power you hold — but whether your existence is enough to justify it. It is rigged. It is rigged in our favor."

Isabella was supposed to be sipping champagne at a luxury spa, not waking up in the middle of a forest. Worse, a SYSTEM had attached itself to her like some clingy ex, spouting nonsense about survival, quests, and—oh, hell no—manual labor. "System, I was NOT built for the wilderness! My ideal ‘roughing it’ experience involves a five-star hotel with bad WiFi!" Now, instead of lounging in silk robes, she’s being ordered to farm? To hunt? "A farming quest? You want me—a city girl—to grow food? System, I once killed a cactus by overwatering it. This is NOT my calling!" And don’t even get her started on the hygiene situation. "You want me to bathe in a cold river? Darling, I require warm water, scented oils, and an ambience! What do I look like—some barbarian?!" Unfortunately, the locals—big, muscular beastmen—don’t seem to understand the concept of self-care. The women? Neglecting their skin like it’s a crime to be radiant. The men? Walking hygiene disasters. "Ladies, if your man can smell you before he sees you, we have a problem." "You see this? This is lotion. It exists so you don’t look like a dried-up leaf. Use it." "A beard should be majestic, not tragic. Let me fix it." And the beastmen? They don’t just stare at her like she’s an oddity. No, they hover. They smirk. They lean in too close, fangs flashing with amusement. "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" she huffed, crossing her arms. The panther grinned, his tail flicking. "Because you’re fascinating when you’re annoyed." No, absolutely not. She was not here for this nonsense. "If you have time to stare, you have time to moisturize." She didn’t ask to be here. She didn’t ask to be their savior. But if she has to suffer through this world, she’s making everyone around her suffer less—through skincare, style, and some serious attitude. "If I hear one more ‘We don’t season our food here,’ I’m launching a war." "If you have time to gossip, you have time to do squats." "You want to impress a woman? Start with not smelling like the battlefield." Survival isn’t just about fighting monsters; it’s about looking good while doing it. So what if the System keeps throwing impossible quests her way? "What do you mean ‘you can’t skip quests’?! Since when?! Where is the skip button?! I demand a skip button!" But somewhere between dodging ridiculous quests and fixing these people’s tragic grooming habits, Isabella found herself in situations. Uncomfortable, heart-racing situations. Like being trapped against a tree by the red python, his red eyes half-lidded as he murmured, "You talk too much, little star. Should I silence you?" Like waking up with the lion lord’s fur-lined cloak draped over her shoulders, his deep voice gruff, "You shiver in your sleep. I’ll fix that." Like the phoenix watching her every move, his burning gaze searing into her skin as he mused, "You cause chaos wherever you go, but I find that I don’t mind." Oh, hell. No. She was not about to fall for four beastmen. She was too pretty for this much stress. "If you insult me again, I’ll make sure your soul needs a beauty upgrade." "I refuse to be disrespected by anyone who dresses like an unwashed tree branch." And yet, when a rival tribe came to challenge her, when danger lurked too close, those same beastmen stood beside her—smirking, taunting, fighting for her. "A beastman growled at me today. I growled back. He ran. I am the alpha now." Isabella isn’t just surviving. She’s thriving. And this world better keep up.

"Death is nothing to us. When we exist, death is not; and when death exists, we are not." - Epicurus In a dying world, Kael is a burner - one of the despised workers that were tasked with burning the dead before their bodies can transform into abominable creatures. After a single fateful incident, Kael awakens as a Gnostic, bearing the Gnosis - a manifestation of will that allows humanity to stand against extinction. Branded as both a weapon and expendable, Gnostics are the last barrier between the living world and the horrors born of death.

Banished from his mystical homeland, 12-year-old James discovers a hidden power: the Nexus. To survive, he must train, fight, and navigate dangerous worlds beyond Earth — but every step toward his destiny comes with a price. Can he master his power before it destroys him?

Psyche, the youngest son of Capital City’s greatest conglomerate, belonging to the Demetriou family, was cursed with the life of an F-Rank Hunter with an S-Rank ability. Meaning, a really useful skill but no means to protect himself from harm. He had sworn to himself that he would make a lot of money and leave the tower, see the outside world, and live a single life forever. No woman would distract him from his goal. “I will never fall in love. Never.” Looking for a way to avoid his family treating him like livestock to milk off of his ability, he follows the only way he knew to finally be freed from his current life of a slave: Climbing the Infinity Tower. However, the journey soon proves to Psyche that he has eaten more than he can chew. Especially when the System seems hell-bent on pairing him up with a complete stranger who keeps showing up every time he is in danger. Finally giving in to the whims of the administrator, he ends up accepting the quest given to him in exchange for finally escaping. "You need to keep in mind that while you serve his majesty, you aren't allowed to peek under his mask at night. Nor can you see him during the day, understood?"  “Then, what exactly is my job?” “You need to make sure his highness never leaves the room at night.” “W-What?” “The young master isn't to be left out of his room at night. No matter what. Do you understand?” Sigh. If only it were that simple for a mere human to keep an ancient god with a bad attitude grounded in his room.  — *This is a (very gay) tower-world retelling of the Roman myth "Cupid and Psyche". And while I do try to be faithful to the source material, please don’t expect a complete academic work with obscure references to niche research material. In no way does it pretend to be taken as a faithful source of culture or religion, nor does it intend to disparage them. It was simply inspired by the myth. *Greek and Roman gods' names will be mixed. *The cover art does not belong to me and will be removed upon request. *This work contains spicy (+18) scenes. *Enjoy \(*u*)/

A modern corporate drone dies in 2024 and reincarnates as an 8-year-old boy in 1983 USSR. Using his business knowledge from his past life and his new identity's military family connections, he systematically builds a vertically-integrated empire spanning oil production, banking, and infrastructure to become one of Russia's most powerful oligarchs—surviving the Soviet collapse, the chaotic 1990s, Putin's oligarch purges, and international sanctions through strategic submission and infrastructure control. NOW on Royalroad NOW on P@treon too. support me to give you the best chapters

Elara Nightborne died in flames. Betrayed by the Blood Council. Used as a sacrifice. Burned alive while the nobles watched. But death was not the end. She awakens again in the past, reborn in her seventeen year old body with the memories of her execution still burning in her mind. This time she will not be weak. A forgotten power sleeps in her blood. A throne erased from history. And a queen the world tried to bury. As enemies close in and ancient secrets begin to surface, Elara must grow stronger before the Blood Council finds her again. Because the next war will not be about survival. It will be about the return of a queen. And when the throne awakens… the entire kingdom will kneel.

In a world ruled by the Celestial Weave, the age of eighteen brings a definitive judgment of power. But during his final rite, Hasphien receives nothing. Labeled "Threadless" and cast into the shadows of a society that measures a person’s worth solely by their magic, he becomes a target of mockery and scorn. Desperate to protect his son, his father, Thiago, takes a dangerous gamble, gifting Hasphien an artificial power no one else could ever have—a gift meant solely for him. But the moment the transfer is complete, a terrifying truth is unearthed: Hasphien wasn't empty. Deep within him lies a dormant force feared to awaken. No longer just an object of ridicule, Hasphien is thrust into a lethal war on two fronts. As the alien power clashes violently with the devouring void locked inside his soul, he must control the raging storm within—or become the catalyst that tears the world apart.