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[Tower Defense + Infinite + Survival + Harem (Gathering Wives) + Upgrade] After regaining consciousness, everyone discovered that they had been taken to a strange building, forced into participation in an infinite game. This world was shrouded in mist, monsters lurked everywhere, and before those horrifying creatures, humanity was nothing more than insignificant ants. The only safe place was their personal room, and the only thing protecting them from the monsters outside was the door. Rover was brought into this world as well, but he was fortunate enough to obtain an SSS rank Class: Omni Mechanic. As long as he used [Relax], he could gain Omni Points, allowing him to upgrade anything. His harem not only helped defend his room against the monsters but also generated Omni Points for him. From [Rotted Wooden Door], he upgraded it into [Immortal Divine Gate] From [Wooden Bolt Turret], upgraded into [Radiant Turret] From [Zombie Virus], upgraded into [Awakening Serum] From [Normal Zombie], upgraded into [Hell Lord] His harem was upgraded as well, gaining strength that everyone craved. In a world overflowing with despair and agony, Rover was somehow living happily with his harem, as if enjoying a luxurious resort.

On June 29, 2125, the apocalypse occurred on the very day of the launch of an artificial intelligence satellite launched by a world-class company called Pandora Tech. The purpose of this AI-based satellite was to control the world's automated electronic systems, including all internet networks, services, and free Wi-Fi. However, an hour after launch, the satellite returned to Earth and transformed everything—from machines, plants, animals, and humans—into half-zombie, half-robot monsters. A 17-year-old boy who experienced this event was rescued by a system and returned to the morning before the apocalypse. Having failed to save those closest to him, the system finally unlocked and gave him the power to become a werewolf, absorbing souls to transform them into Shadow Wolves. Afterward, he began to survive in the post-apocalyptic world alone, with only half his humanity and soul remaining, having failed to carry out a mission he knew nothing about. Will he save the world or destroy it?

Since the dawn of time, there has always been the question of whether humanity is evil by nature or if it is society that corrupts it. In this story, we will meet Morgan — a kind young man with a pure heart and a deep love for animals. However, his life is suddenly cut short by an illness that leads him to death. It is then that he finds himself before a god of death, ready to devour his soul and merge it with the universe. But in that very moment, another god appears to intervene and offer him help. Both hold opposing views on human nature, so they decide to settle their disagreement through a wager: Can the boy’s soul remain pure in a world where cruelty reigns, or will it be corrupted by its surroundings? Morgan is reborn in a merciless world where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. However, there is one detail that changes everything: the god of death reincarnates him as an axolotl, while the other god grants him a mysterious gift. Will Morgan manage to stay true to his ideals... or will he fall victim to a rotten and corrupted society?

【WSA 2026 Entry】 ════════════════════ Birth of the Biomancer: Mio was the worst healer in Tokyo. F-grade, dead weight—her party kept her around out of pity until they did the math and left her bleeding in a ruined cathedral. Something ancient was waiting there. It offered her a Class that devours its hosts—a path of power that claimed the lives of the three Biomancers who came before her. Mio said yes anyway. She’d already felt the sting of a slow death; what was one more monster in her veins? Now pain is currency, death is fuel, and the hunger grows with every kill. The Bureau wants a weapon. Her sister wants her home for dinner. Mio agreed to both. In a world of Systems and Dungeons, power isn't a gift; it's a trade. And Mio is finally ready to pay the price. ════════════════════ What This Is: [1] This is a progression fantasy with system elements, but the system serves the story, not the other way around. Expect meaningful numbers, not stat spam. [2] Romance is not the focus. Mio has bigger problems. But expect a slow-burn later down the line! [3] The story gets dark, but it's earned. No grimdark for shock value. ════════════════════ Schedule: 1-2 chapters daily @ 10am-2pm CST | Chapter Length: 1,000-1,500 words ════════════════════ Powerstone Goals: 100 = +1 chapter 250= +2 chapters 500= +3 chapters 800 = +5 chapters ════════════════════ Author's Note: This is my debut contracted work, born from a love for progression fantasy where power isn't a gift; it's a trade. I’m committed to seeing this journey through to the end. As long as you guys keep reading and supporting, the chapters won't stop. Let’s see how high the price of power goes. ════════════════════ Support Me: Collections, comments, and reviews keep this alive! ════════════════════ #weak_to_strongest #female_lead #mass_awakening #dark_fantasy

Eve stands at the edge of the world, where the foam of a billion seas whispers of greed and ruin. A voice — ancient and grating — has claimed her. Is it to save her, or to use her? Her waking hours are no longer her own. She will face true Rot. Tame true Fear. And in service to an entity that speaks through the gaps between wind and silence, she is mandated to save everyone—those who were her ancestors in a distant past, and those who will one day roam the distant future. But, as the boundary between dreams and nightmare dissolves, one question remains: when the world is saved...if it can be saved— will anything of Eve remain?

[Five Chapters Every Week!] The backrooms or the liminal rooms, such an enigmatic never-ending place. Most of the lost souls there are normal people with average capabilities and most of the time, they die. They don't last long and if the backrooms won't consume them, their own psyche will. No one can truly escape the backrooms, there is horror in infinity. However, what if the lost souls this time aren't your usual lost souls? What if they're familiar, what if they're characters from a series that you're fond of. Will they survive the liminal space? Their stories will connect and they'll handle the liminal rooms in their own way. 1st POV: Reinhard van Astrea. (16 chapters.) 2nd POV: Megumi Fushiguro. (12 chapters.) 3rd POV: Sung Jin Woo. (10 chapters.) MORE POV TO COME!

༺❘✦ Ryo thought moderating online fan drama about Llewellyn, the world's most famous hero, was the worst part of his job... What he didn't expect was the System deciding his online arguments counted as combat experience and dropping him into a magical apocalypse with Llewellyn himself! He also didn't expect the Internet to start shipping them! And he certainly didn't expect the System's idea of "combat partner" to involve an absurd amount of physical contact disguised as Healing Bonuses, shared body heat, Dungeon environments that look like dates, or being randomly teleported onto Llewellyn's lap! Llewellyn might be the strongest person on Earth, but he has no one to watch his back. Luckily for him, Ryo has had to deal with his unhinged online following for years… and he is more than willing to get his hands dirty in person. ━━━✦❘༻༺❘✦━━━ Content Note: The rating goes up as the story progresses! Expect mutual attraction, sexual tension, only one bed trope, and explicit scenes between consenting adults. ━━━✦❘༻༺❘✦━━━ Webnovel updates: Mon / Wed / Fri — with extra chapters during launch week Also available (early access) on patreon (/scribblingpancake), with updates on Tue / Thur / Sat. If you enjoy this novel and want more, I'm so very grateful for your extra support!

Kaelen, a soul was so strong that his world denied it's existence. His transmigration was not an accident, it was eviction. He arrives in the new world, standing in front of four routes leading to four mortal realms. kaelen chooses the "evil route" , will he achive salivation in this new world or his "cursed soul" will prevail?

Starting on August 25, 2026, people across the world begin to vanish without explanation. Those who disappear awaken in an unknown place called the Tower, where they are forced to climb 80 floors in order to survive. There is no return, and failure means death. Among them is a young man named Subutai, who receives a class no one has ever heard of before an unknown class known only as the “Unknown King.” As death lurks on every floor and the Tower’s cruel rules reveal themselves, Subutai must fight to survive, uncover the truth behind the Tower, and discover the true meaning of the mysterious King class. Will Subutai survive and reveal the Tower’s secret, or will the name of “Unknown King” lead him to his end?

Torture or death…those were the only choices Kael ever considered. But what his enemies didn’t realize was that Kael had no limits, no mercy… and maybe no enemy at all. Death might offer escape, but even in the land of the dead, he would find them. After all, Kael loved haunting. For him, the end is only the beginning.

Alpha Albert, with the scent of gardenias, falls into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by beast-men, reduced to a near-death drifter. Yet he catches the eye of Hayes, the strongest snow leopard mutant—his cool, heady fragrance becomes an irresistible temptation even to the feline powerhouse. From then on, the irritable Commander remains icy and aloof by day, but at night presses his nose to Albert’s nape: “Move again and I’ll bite you.” Albert gazes at the leopard’s tail wrapped tightly around his waist, and chuckles: “Sir, your tail is wrapped too tightly.”

From a childhood marked by suffering, through the struggles of growing up, and finally achieving success in life, he had endured it all. One day, he decided it was time to rest—time to settle down, marry, have children, and train them to carry on his legacy. But fate had other plans. Reality was cruel. On his way to his wedding, his life was abruptly cut short. A sniper's bullet pierced his heart, killing him instantly in his car. Yet, in a twist of cosmic irony, his soul was extracted before it could pass on. In a half-conscious, half-unconscious state, his soul traveled millions of light years across the universe. He witnessed stars and galaxies, memories that weren’t his own, and a recurring nightmare that would haunt him for eternity. When he awoke, it felt as though he had emerged from an eternal slumber. To his shock, he was no longer in his old world. Instead, he found himself in the body of his ten-year-old self, having transmigrated to a completely different world—a world of darkness and despair. This new world was a place where sadness and bloodshed reigned supreme. The strong oppressed the weak, crushing them like insects. Here, money held no value without power. It was a brutal, unforgiving realm where survival was the only law. Zilon, as he now called himself, would have to cling to anything—anything at all—just to stay alive. But survival was only the beginning. Zilon, who had started from the very bottom, would have to claw his way to the top. He would face life and death, sweetness and sorrow, and ultimately, he would confront the true disaster of the universe: the Demon God. Yet, the demons were not his only concern. Otherworldly creatures known as Chaos Creatures emerged periodically through a rift called the Chaos Gate. These beings possessed the power to annihilate entire universes if left unchecked. Despite these overwhelming odds, Zilon’s ambition burned brighter than ever. He vowed to become the strongest being in the entire multiverse. He wanted his name to strike terror into the hearts and minds of all who heard it. Not dragons, vampires, werewolves, elves, beastkins, demons, giants, or titans—nothing would be worthy of being called his enemy. But would these be his only adversaries? Or would greater challenges lie ahead? ...... **NOTE 1:** If you’re wondering whether this book is a mistake, rest assured—it’s not. If you want to dive straight into the main story, start reading from Chapter 17 or 18 (subtitled *Zilon*). However, I highly recommend reading Chapters 1 to 16 first, as they provide crucial backstory and context. To clarify, Chapter 19 (which is Chapter 17 in the main storyline) is where the main narrative truly begins! **NOTE 2:** No matter what, do not—under any circumstances—compare the contents of this book to the real world. This is a work of pure fantasy. While some elements may coincidentally align with reality, they are entirely fictional and not intended to reflect real-world events or ideologies.

No Future Without You Xavier Atlas doesn’t fall in love. He makes bets. As the untouchable football captain, he wagers he can make the new girl fall for him—and sleep with him—just to prove he can. Aylia Zehir was never supposed to matter. She’s quiet, guarded, and comes from a family barely surviving under debt, grief, and hospital bills left behind by her father’s death. When he realizes she had fallen for him, the game turns cruel. He pulls away, manipulates her, and turns her life into a living hell—never knowing the truth she’s hiding. As his brother begins to notice the damage Xavier leaves behind, cracks form in the perfect image he’s built. By the time Xavier understands what he’s lost, it may already be too late. Some bets ruin lives. Some love stories were never meant to survive.

(This book is currently undergoing some changes, updates are on pause) |SLOW BURN ROMANCE WEBNOVEL SPIRITY AWARDS 2026: NEWBIE Florence Loxley’s life was never her own. Forced into marriage by her greedy mother to Eulothorne Oberon, a cruel and tyrannical man, she endured abuse and oppression within the walls of the Oberon manor, until cruelty and oppression drive her to flee, only to be hunted by her relentless husband — and succumbs to death from hunger, fear, and ignorance of the world beyond her gilded cage. Yet death is not the end. Florence awakens to a second chance, reliving the very day of her marriage. Armed with memory and resolve, she must navigate the dangers of her past and learn to survive in a world she once could not understand — before history repeats itself. In a tale of vengeance, rebirth, and dark intrigue, freedom comes at a perilous price. Excerpt: In her fading moments, footsteps became the final sound she recognized—achingly familiar, and no less horrifying for it. There was no mistaking him. The last face she would see in death belonged to her tyrant of a husband, Eulothorne. "Endings were never meant to be kind to you, Florence," he murmured, a smile curving slowly across his otherwise severe face. "If I am granted another life… it will be you who kneels and dies at my feet, Eulothorne."

After losing his family, Zylus declared to get revenge at all costs against the spirits. He was no longer a little boy, but a man every girl fawned over and an individual who would continuously rise the ranks as a Demon, transcending every realm to do so. He’s not afraid to kill, nor is he afraid to sacrifice others. Zylus does what’s best for himself… and sometimes, the ones closest to him. [Analysing User Data] [33%...67%...98%] [100%] [User's Data Analysed!] [Welcome To Your Demonic Weapon System...] -> [Zylus Elwis] If you like an MC who continuously rises through the ranks and never changes his harsh attitude, this is your story. A man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, even if that means seducing women. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/CTdktXXXGA Upload Schedule: 2 Chapters A Day At 4 PM EST+8

Orion opened his eyes in a world where humanity does not rule. Magic is real. Monsters are everywhere. And humans sit at the bottom of the food chain among other races. There are academies and dungeons that promise survival, power, and status, but none of them offer safety. Thrown into an unfamiliar body and surrounded by danger and desire, Orion must learn how this world truly functions. Its rules, secrets and the real price of power.

Akari Yoshiri was an ordinary girl living a quiet life—until she realized the truth. She had been reborn into the world of Inuyasha, and she was meant to replace the original heroine. A role she never wanted. A destiny she cannot escape. All Akari wants is to survive until the story's end and return to her family. But as she becomes entangled with the characters around her, she must learn the true importance of her position and make an impossible choice: accept her fate or forge a new path. What changes will occur when someone who refuses to be a hero is forced into the story?

Humans do not rule this world. They live underground—beneath stone, beneath monsters, beneath the notice of stronger races. Luke was born in one of those quiet places. A tunnel town where water, light, and food decide who survives, and where collapse comes from neglect more often than attack. He isn’t special. He doesn’t chase strength or glory. He notices things—stress in old tunnels, patterns in broken tools, the way places fail when people stop paying attention. While others struggle to grow stronger, Luke learns how settlements endure… and how they quietly disappear. This is not a story about saving the world. It is about understanding it well enough to live another day.

A young man had spent years trapped at the 100th level of an unbeatable game, endlessly trying, and failing… to clear it. One night, after another crushing defeat, he falls asleep in frustration. When he wakes up, he finds himself no longer in his apartment, but inside the very game he could never conquer. Believing himself doomed, he soon awakens a hidden power, an SSS-Rank ability. His skill allows him to upgrade any item he obtains by one level, without failure, while his drop-rate stat is maxed out, ensuring rare rewards fall into his hands with ease. Before he can celebrate, the system assigns him a brutal task: defend his fort from endless waves of monsters. The assaults occur daily, growing stronger without limit. If the fort falls, so does he. Now, armed with a seemingly simple yet terrifyingly powerful ability, he must do what he never could before—beat the game from the inside.

Evie, a human resources professional who loves gossip, dies while trying to resolve a club fight and is transported to the body of a palace maid. However, the body is of a woman with a secret identity, trying to protect the ones she loves at all costs, even if that means that she has to get too close to the sun.