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THE GAME OF ASCENSION (Phase I — The Pikra War) The world was never ruled by kings. It was ruled by players. Two figures move civilizations like pieces on a cosmic chessboard: The Misunderstood Revolutionary. The Exiled Prodigy. And humanity is caught between them. What begins through the eyes of an ordinary side character slowly unfolds into a war spanning factions, dimensions, forgotten histories, and godlike beings known as the Asuras — ancient enemies of the Devas who once shook existence itself. At the center of it all stands one monster among men: Kae The man called the smartest human alive. The Seventh Asura Community Ruler. The greatest disciple of the legendary Gomo Taka. A being so terrifyingly gifted that he was considered worthy of leading the Immortalus Society at the age of fifty — a position even prodigies spend centuries chasing. But genius alone does not create monsters. Kae controls civilizations from the shadows, raising kingdoms and destroying nations for a single purpose: To ensure he always has enough pawns. To some, he is a savior. To others, the greatest threat in history. And the worst part? He might actually be right. As wars intensify and truths begin collapsing, one realization becomes unavoidable: The Pikra War was never the end. It was merely the opening move. --- What to Expect Multiple protagonists and shifting POVs Psychological warfare and political manipulation Cosmic power systems and ancient factions Morally grey characters Mastermind vs mastermind conflicts Large-scale wars and strategic battles Long-term mysteries and foreshadowing Villains who feel terrifyingly human --- In this game, there are no heroes. Only players. And pieces waiting to realize they were never free. ---

Kaelen Valerius was born defective. In a world where every child awakens a mana core by the age of twelve, Kaelen’s remained empty—a hollow cavity in his chest where power should have lived. Branded a disgrace, he is exiled by his noble family and left to die. But death never comes. Instead, a violent dimensional storm—the Maelstrom—tears open the sky. When lightning strikes the family crest burned into his chest, something impossible awakens. The void inside him begins to hunger. Dragged into a fractured world known as the Rift, a land of twin suns, living fire, and political tyranny. Kaelen is sold as a slave. There, he discovers his curse is not emptiness, but a power capable of absorbing, reshaping, and weaponizing energy itself. As secret forces begin hunting him, Kaelen must hide his true nature while learning to survive as a blacksmith’s apprentice. But the more he grows, the harder it becomes to remain invisible. Because in a world ruled by those who control power… A boy who can consume it is the most dangerous weapon of all. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com / Honeyfeed.com because i really need the review for the story"

The horror game 'Obelisk Aperion' descended on the world just a few years ago, but it has already killed countless people and broadcast their gruesome deaths live to the entire world, making a mockery of the living. Everyone knows that this so-called 'fair game' is extremely hostile to humans, and whoever tries to challenge it finds themselves powerless to resist its mind-eroding influence. The horror game has now selected Zephyr Reid, a random cook from a random cafe, as its next victim. Now that it's Zephyr's turn to become the next 'Lab Rat' of this incomprehensible and irresistible power, how long will he be able to survive? The only grace he has is that, unlike others, he has a hint system to help him out! (NO-HAREM, OVERPOWERED MC, AND DIABETIC ROMANCE!!) . [Shares a Sub-Universe with Reborn As An Extra and Fake Professor.] (It's a standalone story so you can read it even if you haven't read the other ones.) . *The book cover and character art are AI-generated.* My Discord: https://discord.gg/Rv8xabCnzP

"For millennia, mankind and the djinn have been locked in an endless war of occupation. As a result of this conflict, the number of lives lost is immeasurable as nations rose and fell over time. Various factions and armies rose to face the djinn threat in order to prevent the occupation of the human realm by the hostile djinn invaders. But as of the last five hundred years, there has been a stalemate between the two with no side taking any decisive action over the other. That is until a series of seemingly small encounters would result in a butterfly effect that would change the course of history forever. Whether that was for better or worse was still yet to be decided."

What happens when a man is too great to be allowed a single life? After his death in the war of the Mahabharata, Karna does not find peace. He finds repetition. A cycle without end. A universe that refuses to accept his death. Forced to relive existence across countless lives, Karna begins to understand a truth hidden from gods and men alike— Fate is not absolute. It is enforced. And he is the anomaly that threatens it. But to break the cycle… He must answer one final question: Is freedom worth the destruction of destiny itself?

A wimpy, safety-first, and cautious ordinary man climbs the tower.

After a fatal convoy crash in Richmond, Ethan Cole awakens in the thin, teenage body of one of the Delinquents sent to Earth. He is bound to the WONKRU ETERNAL System, a civilization-building protocol that rewards him for constructing fortifications and managing population stability. As the 100 face the brutal reality of the Ground, Ethan uses Basic Construction II to turn a crash site into a fortress, all while hearing "The Voices"—disturbing fragments of fallen civilizations—whispering tactical advice in his mind. He doesn't just want to survive the radioactive wilderness; he intends to build a kingdom that will never fall to the fire again.

Owen Colt didn’t ask to be reincarnated. And definitely not into the most chaotic, explosive universe of them all: the world of superheroes. No systems. No fancy nanotech suits. No powers (or so he thought)... Armed with nothing but the memories of a past life and a burning will not to die as cannon fodder, Owen made the only choice he could: train, harden himself, and survive. From childhood, every step he took was an investment in his future: intelligence, weapons, tactics, hand-to-hand combat, military strategy. He became the perfect soldier... only to walk away just before the world was about to explode. Because he knew that once caped gods started falling from the sky, the first to die would be the regular soldiers. His plan? Stay out of it. Don’t be just another name on a grave. His reality? A corpse at his doorstep, an assassin trained like a Black Widow, and a conspiracy that drags him straight into the deadliest chessboard in the entire Marvel Universe. Because sometimes, you don’t choose to be a hero. Sometimes, chaos chooses you. And Owen Colt... is more than ready to hit back. Quick Note: Yes, he will have superpowers. The story is based on the MCU, but I’ll be incorporating elements from the comics too, including certain heroes. I have no intention of making this a harem—unless explicitly requested. At most, the protagonist won’t have a fixed partner, but rather a “friends with benefits” type of relationship. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction based on the MCU and Marvel Comics. I do not own the rights to Marvel, its characters, stories, or original concepts. All rights belong to their respective owners. The only original character is OWEN COLT, whose story and development are entirely my own. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Alina Hamish’s orderly world shatters when she saves Alan Bernard, a hybrid student bound to her by a biological "Silver Ring". While evading rival factions, Alina uncovers a devastating truth: the ancient Alpha living inside Alan is the monster responsible for her parents’ deaths. Their fragile peace is crushed when the Danzel mafia ambushes them. Alan is captured and forcibly transformed to awaken his predatory side. As his blue eyes turn a lethal green, Alina is left staring into the soul of her mother’s killer—now possessing the man she loves.

Across the world, portals tear open without warning. Anyone who touches one disintegrates instantly. Agencies and governments couldn't explain what they were. They called it an anomaly. Slowly, humanity learns to live in the fractured world, building walls around the so-called anomaly to prevent people from coming into contact with it. After a long while, eighteen people were sucked into the portal with no pile of ashes around it. They awaken in Arcadia, a dark realm filled with monsters where only the strong will survive. As the monsters close in, alliances collapse and sacrifice becomes inevitable. With their newfound powers and skills, will any of them survive or will they all become Arcadians, Guardians of Arcadia?

Nathan Nightshade spent the last five years of his life trapped in a hospital bed, waiting for an ending he never wanted. Then, just before death could claim him, a mysterious self-proclaimed goddess (definitely not suspicious at all) sent him a system message, giving him one simple choice: 'Pick your next life.' Nathan do not hesitate. He asked for something any boy his age would want: “Reincarnate me into a post-apocalyptic world where I can blow zombies’ heads apart for fun.” Wish granted. Now armed with a game-like System and dangerously growing confidence, Nathan must survive endless waves of undead, evolving monsters, and mechanics that feel suspiciously designed to be addictive. Turns out, getting exactly what you wished for is both the best decision he’s ever made… —and possibly the worst. ———————————— Check my Patreon for more: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TrulyWeeblyDeeply

An outcast living without hope accidentally finds a crystal necklace, believing it to be nothing more than an ordinary object. He soon realizes that the crystal necklace possesses a strange power—but the more he uses it, the more people begin to hunt him. At first, he only wants to survive, but his journey leads him to encounter friends, enemies, and secrets about an ancient war.

The normal thing in these fanfics would be to kill the MC or magically send him to a few days, months or a few years before canon with a system, right? Well, here it's screwed, in this one the MC, we kidnap him and send him to the Great War or the war of the three factions, that's right, this time the MC will be 3,000 years before canon and will not have a system (it fucks me up that mess), nor desires (no shit about having Goku's powers or infinite energy, or any other shit), he will have a power, it's obvious, but it will be a matter for them to find out. Notice that this is my first fanfic, also I don't know English, so I would appreciate it if you could help me, if I forget something or something that doesn't make sense, I would appreciate your comments

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.

Entangled With Werewolves And The Supernaturals is a dark urban fantasy thriller – action, prophecy, and a heroine who refuses to be anyone's victim. She healed a cut in three seconds. Now the werewolves say she's their savior. Vampires want her blood. Were-panthers hunt her in the dark. A council of werewolves has sworn to protect her – seven young alphas, each with their own secrets and loyalties. But trust doesn't come easily to someone who clawed her way out of poverty and learned that the only person she can rely on is herself. Then the nightmares start. A woman in white screaming. Voices whispering that someone close to her will die. The castle she was given as a gift might hold answers. Or it might be a trap. She doesn't know who to trust. She doesn't know what she's becoming. But the vampires aren't waiting for her to figure it out. And the truth about her past could destroy everything.

In a world at war with the evil Demon King… a hero shall rise, destined to stand against him… That hero will wear green… and… underwear?! Join the most hilariously pathetic hero in the entire universe on his epic adventure! From being the undisputed champion of gaming at the highest difficulty level to becoming a hero in nothing but his briefs, trying to defeat evil. Can Green Froggy overcome the darkness armed with nothing but a rusty knife and absurdly unshakable determination?! Read on to find out! P.S. This story will be completed restarted on Royal Road! This material will remain as a draft. If you want to continue reading the aventures of Green Froggy, you can check it out in the new platform! I Will be posting this Story on Royal Road!

Crimson blood pooled across the luxurious wooden floor, staining the pristine white priestly robes that once symbolized unwavering faith. Aeron stared in disbelief at his killer as his body collapsed backwards, a glass blade protruding from his heart. "Just when I thought I’d finally live a good life in this world… this is how it ends?" "Killed by an Echo, like some worthless nobody..." As his thoughts spiraled, a blue panel flickered to life before his fading eyes. A flat, mechanical voice echoed in his mind: [Ding! Loading complete. System functions unlocked.] [First activation detected. Please select your system foundation.] [A: Shadow Monarch System | B: Heroic Spirit Summoning System | C: MC Mod System …] In a daze, he blurted the first choice that came to mind. "Choosing A... Is that even a question?" What he didn't realise was that fate had something else in store for him. [Scanning host status... Selection failed. Matching you with the optimal option.] [Matching successful: Legendary Unkillable King System] [You can infinitely die and resurrect.]

Strategic MC • Kingdom Building • Divine System • Ruthless Protagonist • Empire Growth The world of Theos Online was a battlefield of gods. Players built civilizations, shaped faith, and waged divine wars for supremacy. At the top stood Zephyr — Rank One. Untouchable. Calculating. Ruthless. He didn’t just win. He engineered inevitability. But in the real world, anonymity is fragile. When his identity is exposed, a coordinated smear campaign tears his life apart, stripping him of reputation, future, and finally — breath. Death was supposed to be the end. Instead, he awakens in another world. Different sky. Different history. Same Divine System. The rules that governed Theos Online now govern reality itself. While others pray to survive, Zephyr understands the code beneath the gods. He knows the exploits. The hidden mechanics. The logic no one else sees. He may not know this world’s past. But he knows exactly how to conquer its future. From a starving village to a rising divine empire, Zephyr will bend faith into machinery, turn belief into power, and reduce rival gods to footnotes in history. The game is gone. The system remains. And this time, there are no respawns.