survival

I listened to the potential buyers in the hallway as they inspected the females in the other cells. There weren’t enough beastmen to go around, and from the way other males bowed to them, I could tell they were apex predators. The very top of the food chain. In a world where females outnumbered the males twenty to one, the idea that these nine males were sharing one female between them, instead of each taking twenty as their own, was odd. Unheard of, really. Unless the female was of unparalleled beauty, then... no, I still didn't get it. What was even stranger was that this female seemed to be even more feared than all nine of her mates, combined. ─────────────────────── Tags: harem, primitive world, beast world, polygamy, bisexual harem (bxb, gxg, bxg), femdom, fluff, wholesome, comedy

In an urban world where strength defines everything, Ares Roshin, a mere D-rank hunter, is nothing but a speck of dust in the eyes of the powerful. Abandoned by his elite family and ridiculed by society, he struggles to survive in a world that worships strength and discards the weak. But when he's dragged into a brutal government experiment, one designed to create the ultimate hunter to rival all elites, Ares is forced into a deadly experiment where survival is the only rule. Against monstrous creatures, twisted trials, and enemies far beyond his league, he must push past his limits or be erased from existence. They called him worthless. They made him a monster and they will suffer for it

After a forest in Canada started to become bigger by the day, scientists found the corpse of a 17 year old kid named Jean-Francis within it. Apparently, his friends last heard from him when he was searching for Loïc, another friend of Jean-Francis. After the second batch of police officers went on site to search the body, no one came back which led the police and scientists to a terrible conclusion.

Waking up to a world where order is decaying, chaos is taking root, and fate has mysteriously died. Noctis finds himself rudely awakened. His place turned to smithereens, all of his possessions nothing but ashes, replaced by a lone fragment of fate, becoming his only path forward. Beginning his path to ascension, the path of an Authority Wielder. Thrown into a world of mysteries, conflicts, secret organizations, wars, and rituals, where concepts and laws of nature are manipulated and degraded to nothing more than weapons, tools of mass destruction. A new world of opportunities for Noctis to navigate. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/971911/fictions

Transmigrated into a vicious wife in ancient times, Qin Sang finds herself feared by her family and surrounded by poverty. But with a system full of goods, she feeds her starving household and turns their lives around—just as famine, locusts, and war descend.

My family sold me to a monster to settle their debts. The whole country knows the rumors. Nicholas Sterling is a hideous, reclusive beast who shuns the light, a man whose face was ruined in a fire and whose heart was twisted by cruelty. They say he buys beautiful things—especially women—just to break them. I was delivered to his cliffside manor with nothing but the clothes on my back and a heart full of dread, a sacrificial lamb to keep my sister alive. I expected a grotesque tyrant. I was not prepared for him. A man with the face of a fallen angel and the presence of a king. His eyes aren't cruel; they're haunted by a grief so deep it steals my breath. His touch isn't violent; it’s a question that terrifies me even more. He calls me his wife. He gives me the run of his castle. But he also watches me with an intensity that feels like possession. And the one rule he gives me is the most chilling of all: Never go into the west wing. But in a house built on lies, how can I resist? The truth is waiting behind that door. And it’s more beautiful, and more terrible, than any beast.

Chen Fan transmigrated into an eccentric fantasy world, where countless Eerie Creatures wreaked havoc on humanity after nightfall. With the Perpetual Night Lord panel that came along with his transmigration, he became an Architect and built from scratch his own camp on the desolate wastelands. Eerie Fire, City Wall, and Sacrificial Tower rose one by one, and his reputation gradually spread throughout Rivernorth. Until— When the "Apocalypse" descended, bringing numberless frenzied Eerie Creatures to ravage the world, leaving the people in fear and trembling... A colossal Great Wall stretching across the continent suddenly sprang from nothing! ... "This is the Continent of Perpetual Night." "My domain."

Lin Yue has never been afraid of being alone. At twenty-four, he has already lived through more than most people ever will—not in grand, tragic ways, but in quiet, suffocating ones. Growing up as an orphan passed between cold institutions and indifferent guardians, he learned early that attachment leads to pain. By adulthood, he lives a detached, monotonous life, working night shifts and avoiding unnecessary human connections. To him, living is simply continuing. Everything changes on a rain-soaked night when he returns to his apartment. The hallway feels wrong—too long, too silent. Then, a voice calls his name from behind. Calmly, without hesitation, Lin Yue ignores it and keeps walking. That single decision triggers something unseen. When he reaches his door, the number has changed to “404.” The moment he steps inside, reality fractures. Lin Yue is pulled into a game called the Flow, a system of endless horror instances where players must survive deadly scenarios governed by obscure and shifting rules. Failure means erasure. Survival means being dragged into the next nightmare. Unlike other players, Lin Yue adapts quickly, relying on observation, emotional detachment, and his ability to remain calm under pressure. But something is wrong. Despite breaking rules and defying logic, Lin Yue is never punished by the System. Instead, he is marked—singled out by an unknown force. His actions begin to distort the behavior of instances, as if the world itself cannot fully process him. That is when he notices him. Gu Yanchen, known as the Arbiter, is a being feared by all players—an enforcer of the System who exists to maintain order and eliminate anomalies. Cold, precise, and seemingly inhuman, he should have killed Lin Yue the moment he deviated from the rules. Yet he doesn’t. Instead, Gu Yanchen watches. As their paths intertwine, Lin Yue is forced to confront something more terrifying than death—connection. Gu Yanchen, who should be nothing more than a mechanism of judgment, begins to act with intention, even obsession. Faced with this impossible choice, the Arbiter hesitates—for the first time. That hesitation fractures the system itself. Rules collapse, instances distort, and the Flow begins to unravel. In a world where everything is designed to erase humanity… What happens when two people refuse to let go? “The System wants me dead. But its Arbiter won’t allow it.”

In a world where failure means death, Osric awakens the Survival Growth System — a power that grants strength only through life-threatening trials. Born in the slums of Ashbrook, he was never meant to survive. Ruled by nobles who treat the poor as disposable, the barony offers no mercy to the weak. Every challenge must be faced head-on. Every mistake leaves scars. Power is earned through pain, blood, and persistence — or not at all. With no backing, no talent, and no safety net, Osric is forced to grow or be erased. From hunting monsters and accepting deadly contracts to challenging the very nobles who once discarded him, he begins his ascent from nothing. This is not a story of chosen heroes. This is the rise of a survivor who refuses to stay weak.

Ruaan Calder is many things. Wealthy. Charming. Completely guilty. He made one bad decision — okay, several — and now he's trading his designer suits for prison grey. Fine. He can handle that. He's handled worse. What he didn't account for was 'Officer Harolin Crowe.' Cold. Ruthless. Unfairly attractive for someone whose entire personality is making Ruaan's life a living hell. The man has it out for him specifically — blocking every move he makes, sabotaging every attempt to climb the prison hierarchy, and showing up exactly when Ruaan is 'thisclose' to winning. It's personal. Ruaan just doesn't know why yet. Every Thursday, the prison runs its games. Win and you move up. Lose and you wish you hadn't. Ruaan is determined to reach the top — and Crowe is determined to keep him at the bottom, under his boot, where he belongs. The problem? Being under Harolin Crowe isn't nearly as unpleasant as it should be. And the man who swore to make him suffer keeps finding very creative ways to do exactly that. Ruaan Calder deserves everything coming to him. 'He just didn't expect to enjoy some of it.' --- WARNING: Dark themes, prison violence, explicit content, morally grey characters, and a villain who may or may not deserve what he gets. Enjoy!

Jasmine received "shocking" news: she had to marry the Dragon Ghost as his wife. But in exchange, after the marriage, she would inherit the entire estate, subjects, and territory of her husband. Jasmine was overjoyed: "Is there such a sweet deal in this world?" On the wedding day, she dressed up sharply and stepped into the magnificent cathedral, casting an affectionate glance toward her future partner. And then she saw... a Dragon Egg. The majestic Dragon Ghost was nowhere to be seen; there was only an egg lying there all by itself. Inventory of assets: A dilapidated castle, with drafty winds blowing in from all directions. Subjects: Three hundred skin-and-bone slaves who, at first glance, looked like walking skeletons about to collapse from hunger. Territory: A dead land spanning ten thousand square kilometers around the Dragon Valley, so desolate that "dogs eat stones and chickens eat pebbles." Jasmine knew she had fallen for the scam of the century, but unfortunately, the knights who escorted Jasmine here had long since "whipped their horses and vanished," running away a long time ago. An old butler, so aged he could barely walk, tremblingly stepped forward, waiting for the new Lord's instructions: "My Lord..." Jasmine held the "egg-husband" in her arms, and her rational nerves snapped: "I have land and people, could I really let myself starve to death?" Putting words into action, Jasmine rolled up her sleeves and officially embarked on the path of tilling the soil to get rich. Many years later. A strange town suddenly appeared on the mainland, rumored to be obscenely wealthy. From that place flowed exquisite fabrics, pure white porcelain, and sparkling jewelry... Anyone who had ever set foot there could not help but exclaim in amazement, while wandering poets competed to compose poems praising that prosperity until their throats were sore. A certain greedy King became overcome with avarice and brought a massive army, intending to seize the town for his own. The result? They were treated to the sight of a giant dragon descending from the sky to "pay them a visit."

Young Shiraishi was originally an ordinary genin from Sunagakure, but in an accident, he obtained a special item and a large number of fragmented memories. Through constant exploration and deduction, he successfully transformed the initial skill of high-speed movement from another world into his first ninjutsu. From then on, young Shiraishi embarked on the path of becoming the strongest technician in Sunagakure. Note: The abilities in this story are Pokémon-based. The protagonist will also travel to other worlds, but only for some chapters, and there’s a reason for that. Characters from those worlds will appear much later in the story as well. Enjoy reading.

[Currently being Rewritten and Revised] “To protect what remains.” With that… The Hollow Knight departed. But now with no further Pantheons remaining, no unresolved gods to test, and no remaining purpose within Godhome’s structure, the Shade Lord leaves. They do not emerge enlightened. They emerge thinking. The Shade Lord does not return to Hallownest immediately out of longing or duty. They return later—only after recognising a delayed truth that they wish they knew before: Hollownest cannot be saved. But it can still be violated. ——— For the image cover, credits to "Descent" on Instagram! Image edited — by me.

[—Would you rather—] 1: Upgrade your affinity to the SSS-rank Thunder Dragon's lightning affinity. 2: Replace your affinity with the SSS-rank Leviathan's water affinity. In a world where your affinity decides practically everything, Theo only awakened a D-rank lightning affinity. Just as he had prepared himself to live a normal life as a low-rank hunter, a nameless system appeared and gave him two choices. Follow along his journey as he faces challenges and gains overpowered abilities from his system.

[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. A/N This isn't a novel about just sex, there are less lemons than you would expect but I assure you it's going to be a fun ride nevertheless.

Five teens are sent on a secret mission to a prestigious school to spread a virus. But before their first week is over, one of them is shot, a vial of the virus is stolen, and suspicion tears them apart. Soon they realize it was all a setup, and that the traitor is one of them. As suspicion consumes the group, they revive a childhood game once used to expose liars. Instead, it turns them against each other. Now they are both the hunter and the hunted. _____________________________ Content Warnings This story contains mature themes: Gangs & crime-related themes. Offensive humor. Profanity and harsh language. Emotional manipulation & betrayals. Alcohol, smoking, and drug use. May contain bullying. Homosexual and heterosexual relationships. Teen pregnancy and miscarriage (not depicted graphically). Reader discretion is advised. If any of the above makes you uncomfortable, this may not be the story for you. Also keep in mind that this is not 100% fictional since it's inspired by real people I have personally met (read author's note before proceeding). What to Expect: 1- A mix of mystery, comedy and drama. 2- No explicit sexual scenes. 3- Multiple POV styles (alternating between first person and third person). 4- Dual mysteries in two different timelines, and many subplots. 5- An intimate perspective into how gangs work in real life. 6- If you know me in real life, don't read this. You may find that I turned you into a character and talk shit about you (I warned you). 7- Judge the book by its cover, I'm the designer. I update once a week. No need to call me slow, I already know!!! (((If you made it this far in the description, I hope you don't take this story seriously. It should be more amusing than serious.)))

A Plant Master from a prosperous magical era died and reincarnated as a physically defective Sub-Beast on the Beastman Continent. Orphaned right after birth, he was raised by the entire tribe. Kaelen thought he would live a peaceful, uneventful life until the end of his days. Unexpectedly, during an instance where he accidentally wandered into a cave where a beastman was in a state of frenzy, he was violated by the beastman Sane. After that unintended night, neither of them liked the other, so they reached a secret agreement to keep the matter quiet. Sane took responsibility for providing Kaelen with daily necessities and various new seeds until one of them found a mate. Thanks to these supplies, Kaelen began using his Plant Master abilities from his past life to farm step by step, transforming the barren land around his house into a lush, little green farm. What Sane didn't expect was that the more he interacted with Kaelen, watching how quietly and gently Kaelen cared for each young sprout, the more adorable he found Kaelen to be. Sane grew to like being around Kaelen more and more, constantly reminiscing about the fresh scent of grass and vegetation lingering on Kaelen's body. Could it be... I've fallen for him? While Sane was still tangled up in his own feelings and had yet to realize that Kaelen's body was secretly gestating a little egg, Kaelen's bountiful magical harvests had already alerted the outside world. A whole bunch of stinky beastmen with formidable backgrounds began swarming around his soft, sweet-smelling darling to vie for Kaelen's attention. There was the incredibly arrogant Young Chief of the Lion Tribe, the fierce Intermediate Warrior of the High City, the Oracle of the Temple holding supreme authority... Sane: “...” Get lost, all of you! That's my son's Papa!

I was reborn into the world of Dragon Ball—as Son Goku. Yeah. That Son Goku. As a reincarnator, I knew exactly what was coming: Planet-destroying tyrants, time-traveling androids, gods of destruction, and multiverse tournaments… Crisis after crisis, each worse than the last. And in the original timeline, only the pure-hearted, battle-junkie Goku barely scraped through each time. But me? I’m just an imposter wearing his skin. How far could I really go? …Well, screw it. I’m already here. Might as well do my best. Then came that fateful day— Bulma showed up at Mount Paozu… And my cheat system finally awakened. 【Past Life Memory Detected… Mission System Activated】 【Timeline Repair Missions Loading...】 【Mission 001: “The One That Got Away”】 In your past life, you and Bulma braved countless dangers together—side by side, life and death, thick and thin. But in the end... you never ended up together. This time, stop Bulma from making that shady deal with Master Roshi. Reward: Flight Technique. 【Mission 002: “No More Yamcha”】 In your past life, Bulma wasted her youth on that cheating loser Yamcha. And you just stood by and watched. This time, make her give up on him—completely. Reward: Kamehameha. 【Mission 003: “Fix Your Damn Marriage”】 In your past life, your constant absences turned Chi-Chi cold. Your marriage fell apart—and she was never truly happy. This time, show her what it means to have a husband who’s actually there. Reward: Power Level ×2. 【Mission 004: “Beauty and the Beast Mode”】 In your past life, Android 18 wanted to kill you. And honestly? You kind of deserved it. This time, defeat her fair and square—no divine intervention, no fusion saves. Just raw power. Reward: +10 Charisma. A system that rewrites fate? Corrects past mistakes? And hands out cheat skills while I do it? Alright then. This time... I’m going to live without regrets.

Luo Xing transmigrated into the world of One Piece and became Kaido’s son-in-law, awakening the Great Inventor System. According to the system’s level, Luo Xing could create all kinds of miraculous items. Inventor Lv1: Stretchable Innerwear, Bust-Enhancing Bra… Inventor Lv2: Tiger-Class Monster Cells… Inventor Lv3: Demon-Class Monster Cells, Triple-Gravity Training Room, Beginner Time House… … Inventor Lv10: Ryūjin Jakka, Time Machine, God-Tier Monster Cells! … When a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user consumed Monster Cells, it was equivalent to granting them all Ancient Zoan power—perhaps even Mythical! “Father-in-law Kaido, this God-Tier Monster Cell is for you!” Azure Dragon Form + God-Tier Monster = World-Ending! Luo Xing was determined to forge the strongest Beast Pirates in history!

They say that 90 percent of the world's oceans have been unexplored, due to just how much floor there is to cover. Imagine a world where, instead of deep trenches of water, our oceans were filled with forests—endless forests—where the further you go, the stranger, and larger the creatures become. The air growing thicker, and heavier, with the stinging sharpness of ozone; trees that stretch into the stratosphere, or bottomless muddy quagmires that are so deep that the bodies claimed can never be discovered; deer the size of whales, or bigger still, with an anomalous number of legs; the oppressive daytime darkness, never ending, due to the boundless appetite of the trees. Who knows what untold methods of ravenous mutilation might be discovered in the great beyond; or what unfathomable treasures lurk just beyond the shadow's edge. We find ourselves marooned in little islands of flat plain in the midst of miles and endless miles of oppressive wooded wilderness. Do not let the sunlight fool you. There is nothing keeping the terrors of the depths from venturing into the light.