survival

In a world where every choice has a price, survival is more than staying alive—it's deciding who you're willing to become.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.

Jyu, a young man bound by a grim fate. Born into a poor and marginalized family, he lived a life of constant oppression until his death came in a wretched, miserable way. Yet instead of ending there, he returned to life—only to be trapped in a confusing situation where he gained the demonic power of a teddy bear. His power seemed utterly ridiculous, earning him scorn as a weakling who could never fight. But that assumption was dead wrong. His demonic power was shrouded in mystery, carrying within it a terrifying force. In time, he found himself standing before a dire situation that threatened the world itself. Jyu wagered his very life to become the greatest hero the world had ever known. With the aid of his teddy bear, he rose to challenge every enemy in his path. What to expect: - A main character who grows up with her teddy bear. - A teddy bear that awakens, changes, and evolves. - A diverse cast of characters who help each other grow and survive. - Release every Monday–Friday.

Numen’s death is only the beginning. Plucked from oblivion by Evelyn, a former human who ascended to impossible power through countless lives, stolen gifts, and accumulated divinity, Numen is hurled into the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe as her newest source of entertainment. Most souls would shatter under the weight of such a fate. Numen bends instead. His memories are gone, but his instincts, adaptability, stubbornness, and sarcasm remain. He awakens in the underhive of an Imperial Hive World with no weapons, no allies, and no understanding of why a twisted System has marked him with the title “Monarch.” Weak and alone, Numen is forced to survive a labyrinth of gangs, Enforcers, ancient vaults, buried horrors, and powers far beyond anything he understands. His progression is driven by Exploits, dangerous or absurd feats that reward him with strange abilities, unwanted attention, and increasingly unsettling hints that his title is more than a joke. Darkly humorous and often cruelly observant, the System comments on Numen’s choices while reflecting Evelyn’s interference, amusement, and growing investment. What begins as cosmic entertainment slowly becomes something more complicated as Numen adapts to violence, makes allies, claims territory, and learns that survival in the underhive is never clean. Evelyn serves as patron, audience, tormentor, and possible future ally. Her fascination with Numen’s growth may be boredom, affection, manipulation, or something even she does not fully understand. Their relationship forms one of the central pillars of the story, balancing Numen’s sarcastic pragmatism and psychological resilience against his loneliness, moral uncertainty, and quiet horror at being watched by something powerful enough to call his suffering entertainment. As Numen rises from scavenger to leader, the “Monarch” designation begins to unfold. Ancient assets stir. Forgotten enemies take notice. Buried systems recognize him. The underhive becomes more than a prison; it becomes the first board in a game stretching far beyond one world. This story blends grimdark horror, underhive survival, absurd System progression, dark comedy, faction-building, and cosmic mystery. Numen’s journey is one of persistence, adaptation, identity, and power, as he struggles to decide whether he is a pawn in Evelyn’s endless diversion or the beginning of something the galaxy may one day fear. Disclaimer This is a non-commercial fan work created for entertainment purposes. I do not own Warhammer 40,000 or any related settings, factions, organizations, terminology, characters, locations, or concepts. Warhammer 40,000 and its associated intellectual property belong to Games Workshop Limited and their respective rights holders. This story is unofficial and is not endorsed by, sponsored by, approved by, or affiliated with Games Workshop Limited or any other rights holder. No challenge to ownership is intended. All original characters, original plot elements, and original narrative content not derived from existing intellectual property are my own creative work. This story is shared freely and is not intended for commercial use. AI Disclosure This fanfic is AI-assisted. I use AI tools heavily for brainstorming, drafting, rewriting, expanding scenes, polishing prose, and refining dialogue. However, the premise, story direction, character choices, chapter outlines, edits, continuity decisions, and final approval are guided by me. I started this story because I wanted to read the kind of fanfic I kept waiting for other people to update. Over time, AI tools became part of the writing process, helping me turn my ideas, prompts, outlines, and revisions into finished chapters. I still direct where the story goes, what stays, what changes, and what gets posted. In short: this is a non-commercial, AI-assisted fan project made for fun and shared with readers who enjoy the same kind of chaos.

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.

A priest, in a moment of drunken weakness, accidentally accepts a pact with a devil and sells his soul. From that moment onward, he is severed from his faith. His prayers go unanswered. His god no longer hears him. Left abandoned by the divine, he is forced to walk a lonely path to undo the contract and reclaim his soul. His journey becomes far more treacherous than he imagined. Along the way, he encounters others who have also sold their souls. Unlike him, they traded theirs willingly for fame, power, glory, or forbidden knowledge. Some regret their choices. Others embrace damnation and thrive within it. Each meeting forces him to question his faith, his morality, and whether redemption is truly possible. Enosh Enoch, priest of the Old God Gomer, now stands at the crossroads between salvation and corruption. Can he outwit the devil’s contract and reclaim what was stolen from him? Or will the whispers of temptation slowly consume him, dragging him deeper into the very abyss he seeks to escape?

Eternal Winter, the first prince of the Winter Kingdom who was supposed to inherit the throne, was trapped in a time rift while fleeing and became an adventurer. Eventually, his only younger sibling, Ichigo Winter, who was still very young, had to take his place. Ichigo Winter is a child who lacks emotions due to certain circumstances; he cannot even hold another person's hand because of a curse. At first, this was not a problem... until a war council attacked and slaughtered the Winter Kingdom on the orders of Enterprise Florest, the Council of Life, and attempted to kidnap Ichigo alive. Ichigo was the only one to escape the council's hunt by a miracle. This is the story of Ichigo gathering the pieces of himself and his allies to restore his race and kingdom.

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.

A boy who just started a new life in a whole different world. Stick with Jake's journey where he copes with the unknown place and how he makes friends and explore his interesting adventure. It’s my first book that I’m writing, and I don’t know how to make it a good one, but I will give it a shot. so pls try to read =)

​The world, Earth, was devastated by the Great Incursion, an apocalyptic invasion by dimension-hopping monsters. Humanity's only hope now lies in Galaxy Fall, a newly accessible parallel world where they can gain strength through a System of quests and missions. ​Five hours after the Invasion, the betrayed survivor Mirabella is mysteriously reborn and gains a unique power: the [Master Account System]. Her initial skill is the deceptively simple but devastating 'Multiplier x100', which applies a 100 times buff to all her offensive capabilities, including physical attacks, spirit energy skills, and damage-over-time effects. ​Mirabella must now transform from a silent survivor into the world's most feared warrior, who was only scared of one thing, which is? "I Hope I don't run out of opponents in Both worlds."

Lion city, the supposed 'greatest city in the world' For over a century, this place has been the hub for all things in terms of tech and innovation. But for many, it's just the place they live, where they go about their days, dealing with whatever it takes to get through today's set of challenges, including the students on North Lion High School. But when a mysterious set of figures calling themselves gods appear, nineteen students are left with a unique power and one message. Survive the next few weeks until one player is left. So who will awaken their powers, and who will die trying?

After watching Earth burn, Veneri, an immortal cursed with endless life, finally dies and wakes up in a world even more cruel than the one that killed him. Now reborn as Vastarael Richinaria, a prince of a famous dynasty, he’s thrust into the heart of Spheraphase, a realm broken by eternal wars, Epoch Cycles and the monstrous Krepsunas and gods. He should be powerful. He should be untouchable. But even here, happiness feels like a distant dream. Caught between ancient legacies, political warfare and a fate he's not sure he wants, Vastarael must decide: Will he rule with apathy... or become the destroyer of gods?

[The world as you know it has come to an end. The Multidimensional Gods have decided to include humanity in the war against the Chaos Gods and their army of monsters. You may be scared at first, but understand that this is for a necessary cause. To the number of you that survive the first impact, support yourselves, choose your own heroes and choose wisely. This system shall guide you… Good luck] That was the message that appeared in front of Lucas as he stood behind the counter.... Armed with abilities that are definitely not meant for survival, our hero looks to be the greatest.

Rim Young has a problem: he's hopelessly, irreversibly obsessed with S-Class Esper Wi Hajoon—the villain of the century. The kind of ridiculously hot, walking red flag who makes normal people run for the hills. Rim Young? He runs straight into the knife. After suddenly migrating into the novel where his favorite villain is real and breathing the same air, Rim Young's fictional crush metastasizes into a full-blown, life-ruining obsession. He's blind to every warning sign. The knife at his throat? Romantic. Being treated like garbage? Just a villain's love language. The villain calling the bed “their place to talk”? Rim Young volunteers. Honestly… how much love-blindness is biologically possible? (Asking for himself. Definitely himself.) But he also has a mission: ensure the main character and the male lead survive and reach their happy ending. Unsurprisingly, Wi Hajoon is the biggest obstacle to that route and Rim Young has to oppose him.

A human girl is captured during a border raid and used in a forbidden ritual meant to bind her life to the Demon King’s. The ritual fails… or so everyone thinks. Months later, she discovers she’s pregnant — not with a demon, but with a hybrid heir whose existence could end a thousand‑year war.

[sexual content and lemon warning] Warning: Sexual content, lemons, Comedy, MILFs, Possessive MC, Large Harem, Capable Harem members, Mc is a Chill guy until anything happens to his women. ~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~×~ This story takes place in a universe where humans can awaken as Commanders and lead fleets through space. Aurelian grows up with a strong family, but otherwise, his life is pretty normal. He isn’t famous, he isn’t a genius, and most of the time he doesn’t stand out at all. Except when it comes to women. For some reason, women just seem to like him. A lot. Enough that other men start getting annoyed, then angry, and eventually outright hostile. Even his own father isn’t immune, especially when his wife keeps defending their son no matter what he does—right or wrong—which only makes things worse. Things don’t calm down even after Aurelian becomes a commander, and instead, it starts going out into the wider universe. If anything, they get messier. Trouble follows him around, strange opportunities keep appearing, and the women entering his life are no longer ordinary, but powerful, dangerous, and very interested in him. Some help him. Some challenge him. Some turn his life upside down. With ambition pushing him forward, relationships getting complicated fast, and a powerful, helpful system quietly backing him up, the MC begins his journey as a Commander. And once it starts, there’s no backing out. ….. No NTR ..... PS: Although I am not new at this, I can still have a lot to learn and can make mistakes, so if you find any, please feel free to comment, and I will fix them as soon as possible. ....... For bonus chapters: *500 Power Stones = 1 bonus chapter *200 Golden Tickets = 1 bonus chapter *Red Dragon = 2 bonus chapters *Magic Castle = 4 bonus chapters *Space Craft = 6 bonus chapters Discord Link: https://discord.gg/9yEfZx3hEa

Elric Voss is sixteen years old, two ranks above useless, and he wakes up one hour before everyone around him dies. The Caelith Mourne expedition has camped at the base of a sky-fallen pyramid ten thousand years old, and something sealed inside it has finally been disturbed. When the ground splits and the demons come, the thirty-one members of the expedition are dead inside of ten minutes. Elric wakes up again. Same tent, same wind, same pyramid filling the sky. One hour on the clock. He dies to the first demon in seconds. Then again. Then again... Magus Infinite is the story of a young acolyte who has nothing, no great power, no secret destiny, no teacher who believes in him, grinding the same hour of carnage until nothing in it can kill him anymore. Every death teaches him something. Every reset sharpens him. The spell that begins as a candle-flicker becomes a bolt that cracks the sky. The boy who could not survive two seconds against a single demon slowly becomes the only thing standing between the pyramid and the world outside it. The action never stops. Neither does Elric. This is not a story about a chosen hero. It is a story about what repetition does to a person. Join the discord. https://discord.gg/rrBjm4dvy

When the Tower appeared, everything changed. Monsters flooded the waking world, cities crumbled, and humanity was forced to climb — not to conquer, but to survive. Challengers entered the Tower to gain power. The rest waited outside… helpless. Aaric Vale was one of the helpless. Weak, talentless, and overshadowed by his elder brother Kael — a prodigy who rose through the Tower faster than anyone before him. Kael Vale was humanity’s hope, a shining star who fought with a loyal cohort… until the day his entire team vanished on the 91st Floor. No bodies. No messages. Just a cold announcement: “Challenger Kael has fallen.” His family shattered. his friends disappeared. Even those who once praised him avoided like a curse. Only one person stayed-- Ariea! his childhood friend, a brave and fearless climber whose mother was killed in a monster outbreak. She carried her own scars, her own promise: to claim the Tower’s power and end the suffering of the waking world. But when Aaric receives a mysterious system message — [ Inherited Will Detected. Binding Completed.] —the world shudder, everything changes. He awakens a power linked to his brother’s final challenge… a power that should not exist. Now, the weakest boy must climb where the strongest fell. To uncover the truth about his brother. To restore his brother’s honor. To break the Tower’s cruel rules. And to fulfill the vow he made before Kael’s empty grave— “Brother… I’ll reach the top you couldn’t.” The climb begins. And this time, the Tower itself will tremble.

The world beyond Is about the world where there's more than meets the eye. Having the other part name "The world of the living" Suggest something else...

After waking up, everyone will travel through a wasteland world, and the survivors will face various challenges such as acid rain, extreme cold, extreme heat and mutant creatures. Every corner holds unknown dangers, and the survivors have to adapt to this harsh environment. To withstand natural disasters, the survivors must build their own shelters in this dangerous land, stockpile enough water and resources to survive before the disaster strikes. While others struggle daily to gather rotten scraps and fight over limited supplies, fear and desperation slowly spread through the wasteland. Vikram Parker awakened a plant system. While others are scraping for a little bit of food, Vikram can cultivate crops. While survivors reinforce their shelters with fragile wood and broken metal, he grows living walls of vines and sturdy thornwood. His plants can bear fruits, purify water, and gradually transform barren land into fertile soil. As the regional chat fills with panic before every incoming disaster, Vikram calmly harvests fresh vegetables inside his green sanctuary. Looking at the endless cries for help and warnings of starvation, he can’t help but think. Surviving in the apocalypse isn’t that hard. Goals for the first 300 chapters: - Daily Update 1 Chapter Every 40 Golden Tickets = 1 Extra Chapters! A Castle = 5 extra chapter! A Spacecraft = 10 extra chapters! A Gachapon = 15 extra chapters! ................................................