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Before time, before land, before even the gods, there was only one thing, The Crystal, Aethra. From it, the world of Caelora was born, and from its infinite facets emerged the Seven Gods, each the living embodiment of a fundamental concept: order, life, change, decay, truth, desire, and chaos. These gods do not rule as kings or tyrants. They do not love or hate. They exist as they are, shaping reality by their mere presence. Their essence fractured into countless shards, spreading across Caelora. These crystalline remnants became the foundation of civilization powering cities, sustaining life, and granting subtle influence over the world. Empires rose not by swords alone, but by who controlled the shards. Yet while the gods remain impartial, people are not. In the great river city of Dhara Valin, political power is decided through shard allocation, alliances, and carefully hidden ambition. Minor noble Kaelith Valin, underestimated and nearly forgotten, begins to move quietly against far greater houses. With only wit, patience, and a single life shard, he enters a deadly game where every word, every vote, and every whispered promise reshapes the future. Beyond the cities, ancient tribes of Caelora watch from forests, mountains, and deep seas. They understand the shards not as tools, but as forces that must remain in balance. As unstable Zhal shards, fragments of chaos begin to stir; even these ancient peoples grow uneasy. What begins as political manoeuvring in one city becomes something far greater. As ambition spreads, alliances fracture, and chaos pulses beneath the surface of reality, Caelora edges toward a transformation no god will stop, and no army can prevent. Because in a world ruled not by gods, but by what they are, The greatest danger has always been human desire.

Lucy, is a girl from a very wealthy family, a prodigy in studies and sports, she is raised by a single mother, and doted on by her grandfather. Lucy, however, is often arrogant, flippant and carefree, a trait inherited by her father, whom see never met and never heard his name, nevertheless, he have a good heart and willing to help those she cared about. One day, during a school trip, a demon attack took place, turning a resort into massive fortress of demons. The massacre killed lucy's close friends, her classmates and everyone lucy knew, leaving lucy herself as sole survivor. The reason she survived is due to her awakening, mysterious ability that allow her to absorb essence of demons in air or released from dead demons, which she can use to craft artifacts made from demon's own power. [PS: I do not own devil may cry franchise and the picture above]

In a world where entities co exist with nature. Humans come to be with a hidden pair of eyes and praised the entities as their leader. Until a system were born where humans desired to rise on top and be a leader on their own rights. But to reign one must perish so the highest of entities crushed the humans hidden pair of eyes erasing their existence from human sights and memories. Furious, the gods seeks an exchange from the entities to accept the same punishment they brought down to humanity. Leaving the existence of each other forgotten to both as they exist on the world together for thousands of years without ever seeing each other again. Until this peace is threatened as greed for power continues to overcome humanity. While the entities grew hateful to humans, blaming them for the misfortune that befell them after the fall of the gods favour on them. Practically blind to the presences among humans. A sudden climb of natural disaster wrecked havoc across the world taking and endangering millions of lives for reasons that remained unknown to all. In an effort to save their own countries, royalties have banded together to train under one movement to tilt the world scale back up despite having no clue how to. The question is will they succeed when all they do is go against each other?

Abel Cyrus is suddenly Transmigrated into the body of Kaelen Calder, a man who lives in another world where the sun never sets. And then he dies. Waking up from what felt like a dream he finds himself trapped inside a game like system, where whenever he dies he is reset back to a save state, any and all levels and skills he gained being lost to him. Watch him level up and die over and over again in his attempts to survive the world he now live (and dies) in.

In a world governed by certainty, existence must be defined to be allowed to remain. Names grant legitimacy. Records ensure reality. Anything that cannot be categorized is quietly erased—not out of hatred, but efficiency. The Nameless Young Master has died countless times. Executed by clans, erased by accidents, corrected by fate itself—yet every death returns him to existence, whole and unchanged. Each execution leaves behind subtle errors: cracks in stone, delays in time, memories that should not survive. One ordinary disciple begins to remember what the world insists on forgetting. A calculating observer studies these anomalies, not as threats, but as opportunities. And when the system of certainty deploys its Executor—the blade meant to correct all errors—it discovers something impossible: Some mistakes do not disappear. They learn. As deaths repeat and witnesses multiply, certainty itself begins to fracture. What was once a perfect system now hesitates, delays, and fails. White is not purity. White is unpredictability. And the error that breathes is no longer alone.

For centuries, humanity has had many heroes who have sacrificed their lives to try and defeat the Demon Lord, but of course it wasn't an easy task. A being such as them only made it even more difficult for humans to try and fight against. Each hero that died would be reincarnated once again when defeated, it was a repeating cycle without them knowing what fate they have to experience, nor did any hero try to figure it out. The only mission they had in their mind: Defeat the Demon Lord. But are they the same person? Do they share the same soul? Could they be multiple people in one body? The answer remained unknown, until one day... A hero finally managed to defeat the Demon Lord with the cost of his life. Only managing to do so thanks to the skills he had learned as well as the passed down abilities he obtained through countless lives of the past heroes. He didn't know that of course. But what happens when a hero dies, without the existence of a Demon Lord to defeat?

Aria wakes up covered in blood, lying next to a corpse. But she remembers nothing. Three hours. Gone. A complete blank. This isn't the first time. A voice lives in her mind—cold, masculine, powerful. It controls her body, stains her hands with blood, and whispers a terrifying truth: "I'm just getting started." As the bodies pile up and a mysterious stranger offers answers, Aria must uncover the dark force residing within her before it completely consumes her. But the truth might be even worse than the blood. Because what's inside her... has a name. A past. And a deadly purpose. Racing against time and her own mind, Aria must decide: fight the demon within... or become it.

This is the story of Adam II Phoenix, the Second Prince of the Phoenix Kingdom

*Mature Content Warning (18+)* This book contains dark themes, violence, psychological horror, and adult situations. Reader discretion is advised. Claire Allen is obsessed with the supernatural, driven by one desperate goal: to solve the mystery of her father’s death, which she believes was caused by a vengeful spirit. By day, Claire is a regular high school senior. By night, she and her friends, Lily and Stephnie (the medium), run Ghost Mentors—an online channel dedicated to helping lost spirits find peace and cross into the afterlife. Their work is a sacred mission. But their mission shatters when they investigate an abandoned New York house haunted by a cruel, dark witch. The encounter goes horribly wrong. A witch's curse rips Claire's spirit from her body, plunging her into a coma. Now invisible to the world, Claire is only seen by Michael, a dangerously handsome Demon Slayer from Hell, sent by Lucifer himself. Michael believes all ghosts are monsters that must be eliminated. Claire believes they deserve peace. She fights for the lost souls; he hunts them. Yet, when the only person who can see you is the one you despise the most, survival depends on a tense, forbidden alliance that blurs the line between enemies and lovers. A terrifying countdown begins: Thirteen powerful vengeful spirits have started a ritual to tear open the gates of Hell and unleash chaos upon Earth. With only 5 hours left to stop the apocalypse, Claire must do the unimaginable: Journey into the Underworld alone and ring the ancient emergency bell to summon the Devil back to his throne. As battles rage across two worlds, the true darkness unfolds: a powerful jealous friend (Lily) turns to black magic, a hidden bloodline is exposed, and a deadly betrayal threatens to hand Earth over to the demons. The Ghost Mentors: The Cursed Awakening A dark, high-stakes Urban Fantasy Romance where a high school girl must summon the Devil to save the world, only to fall for the demon hunter sent to stop her. Perfect for fans of powerful heroines, demonic anti-heroes, intense enemies-to-lovers arcs, and powerful heroines.

Author’s Note! This story blends grand, intense battles with carefully chosen colors that reflect each character’s nature and themes. It unfolds within the refined atmosphere of a grand opera house, where waltzes, performances, and radiant spectacles are not just scenery, but core elements of the narrative. Through music, motion, and light, beauty and conflict exist side by side, balancing emotion with formality. Auxiliary Notice! For deeper character insight and additional world context, readers are encouraged to read the Auxiliary Chapters. Reading Style & Pacing! While the overall story progresses quickly, combat sequences are intentionally extended. These battles focus on movement, shifting power, and visual storytelling rather than heavy dialogue. Fights are written to feel cinematic, tense, and immersive, prioritizing atmosphere and action over exposition. I will do my best to keep every chapter engaging without slowing the narrative. A Note to the Reader If you enjoy: Ancient lore, Structured magic systems, Action-driven storytelling, Expansive cosmology, Multinational settings, Bold- color-focused imagery, and Long, visually rich battles, -then this story may be for you. Please read the synopsis below before diving in. Sankyuu! World Notes! Hunters - Hunters are wielders of the ancient Armament Arts- historic weapons forged through faith, discipline, and coexistence with spirits. These Arts allow Hunters to channel Natural Energy, granting power, precision, and spiritual authority in combat against Deviants. Note: Not everyone can become a Hunter. Inheriting an Armament Art and wielding Natural Energy is extremely rare. Deviants - Deviants are entities that consume and illuminate Dark Energy. They prey upon Natural Energy, the force that sustains life and balance across the world. Ancient Eyes - Ancient Eyes are old deities who have existed for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. They were created to uphold balance and wield immense authority. At least, that was their intended purpose. Now, they are regarded as feared folklore beings, who rule vast domains across the globe. Synopsis! Yukie Saku, the Ancient Eye of Snow and Cold, has been stripped of much of her power. After witnessing signs of an approaching catastrophe, she arrives at the Grand Opera House seeking answers and assistance. There, she meets Makoto Shirogane, the polite yet unreadable director of the opera house, descended from a once-great samurai house. To most, he appears formal and composed. That impression is far from the truth. Makoto is a Hunter of Deviants, over two centuries old, whose influence runs far deeper than anyone expects. When Yukie warns him of a looming force that devours Natural Energy and threatens entire lands, Makoto agrees to intervene- on one condition. Yukie must assist him with the growing threat surrounding the Grand Opera House itself. Stripped of her former power and sight, the goddess must rely on unfamiliar and improvised ways of wielding what power remains, forging fragile alliances while honoring the contract she has bound herself to. Thus, an uneasy partnership forms: an ancient deity seeking aid from a mortal she cannot fully understand, and a man of strict formalism bound by a divine contract. Their path leads into political intrigue, civilization-scale organizations that quietly support the world, and escalating supernatural conflicts, where power is proven through action, not words. Kiss X Reaper A story of old gods, long lives, and the cost of power. Spirity Awards Notice! Kiss X Reaper is participating in the Webnovel Spirity Awards. Thank you for your support.

When he opened his eyes, a thousand years had already passed. The world he once knew had vanished. Familiar lands were buried beneath mountains of snow and stone. Strange creatures roamed freely. Humanity no longer lived in peace — they fought, awakened powers, and hunted monsters just to survive. Everything had changed into apocalypse world. But the cruelest change… was him. He was no longer human. His body didn’t feel normal. He didn’t hunger like humans. He didn’t breathe or live the way they did. Something inside him had evolved into something else — something unknown. Neither man. Nor beast. Now, in this broken world where strength decides life and death, he must learn what he has become… and how to survive in a place where even humans might fear him. This is the story of a boy who woke up too late — and a world that no longer belongs to him.

Obsession is no longer one-sided pain, possession, and desire blur the line between salvation and ruin. Two hearts shattered, two souls desperate, two bodies craving and cursing each other. Hatred turns intimate. Violence turns protective. Control turns possessive. To understand why every glance between them is now laced with suspicion and pain… you need to witness the betrayal that was never truly theirs. Begin with the first part: "She Ruled Until She Became Mine". https://www.webnovel.com/book/34583507808506505?utm_identity=author&utm_entry=inkstone&utm_guid=4504932728&utm_platform=cl

Noosphere. This is the name of a rectangular robot assistant created by a young science enthusiast. That's right, that's my identity, I'm just a simple robot. It was a knowledge I immediately grasped when he activated me in his makeshift lab, from a room that might have once been a unused bedroom. I was programmed with some of his own modules that he thought were more useful than 'factory-made junk', he said. "Just call me Master, that's more convenient." Thus I began living with him in this all too quiet Neoclassical mansion, but it seems my Master's real life is not as peaceful as I thought. What mystery is he hiding?

In a forgotten village at the edge of the wildlands, Rivan lives a quiet life caring for his sick adopted sister, Lira. With no family, no background, and no future beyond survival, his world is small — until the day he suddenly collapses and wakes with eyes that see what others cannot. The world is not empty. Everything has essence. Everything has power. Driven by desperation to cure Lira’s worsening illness, Rivan ventures into the forbidden forest in search of a rare medicinal herb. There, hunted by demon beasts and surrounded by untamed energy, he discovers a terrifying truth — he can take the strength of other beings and make it his own. What begins as a fight for survival becomes the first step on the path of cultivation. Without knowing it, Rivan has awakened an ancient force that predates gods and history itself. A mysterious inner change grants him a primordial method capable of absorbing all things, allowing him to grow stronger through battle and refinement. As his power rises, deeper transformations await — abilities that will one day allow him to command forces beyond ordinary cultivators. But Rivan seeks no glory, no throne, no legend. He only wants to save his sister. Yet in a world where strength shapes destiny, even the most ordinary wish can shake the foundations of existence. And far beyond his knowing, the echo of something from the beginning of time has started to stir.

On the Brahma Continent, power comes from Blood Rings the manifestation of cultivation that separates gods from livestock. Surya has none. Worse, he's human. A race so weak, so forgotten, that most people don't even know they exist. Captured. Caged. Sold to Rakshasa nobles as meat for their banquet, he should have died in chains like the others. But fever brought something impossible: memories of two lifetimes he never lived. A pharmaceutical empire on Earth. Advanced research in an alien civilization. Knowledge that shouldn't exist but might be the only reason he's still breathing. When an old man with shattered cultivation rings sacrifices everything to give him one chance at freedom, Surya learns the truth: the Blood Ring system isn't divine. It's designed. Controlled. And someone doesn't want the secrets getting out. Armed with scientific knowledge from two lifetimes and the teachings of a broken blacksmith, Surya must survive in a world that sees him as prey. But some chains are meant to be broken. And some rings can be shattered twice. --- What to Expect: - Weak to Strong Progression - Reincarnation/Multiple Lifetimes - Pharmaceutical/Alchemy with Science Base - Underdog MC in Hostile World - Cultivation System with Hidden Secrets - Blacksmithing & Crafting - Non-Human Races & Complex World - Strategic MC, Not OP (Yet) - Consistent Weekly Updates Warning: Contains slavery, violence, and dark themes. Author Note Thank you for embarking on this journey with Surya. I hope you'll find his struggles, triumphs, and evolution as captivating as the world he must navigate. This is my 2nd novel, and as such, it may contain errors in grammar, pacing, or storytelling. I will be gradually improving and refining the work as new chapters are released. Your patience and feedback are sincerely appreciated, as they help me grow as a writer. Thank you for giving this story a chance. Your support means everything. The adventure begins now.

David, a wealthy yet lonely young man in a sprawling modern world twenty times the size of Earth, lives a life of quiet luxury—but something is missing. That changes the day he awakens a mysterious System that offers him unimaginable opportunities: a Daily Sign-In System granting powerful stat boosts and rare items, and a 10× Rebate System that multiplies any spending rewards tenfold. But this System is far from ordinary. It allows David to traverse between his modern Earth and a vast Cultivation World, a realm fifty times larger than Earth, brimming with spiritual energy, mystical lands, and powerful cultivators. David can choose specialized Sign-In types: from acquiring companies, vehicles, and skills, to cultivating spiritual power, learning superpowers reminiscent of legendary heroes and villains, and obtaining rare treasures, caves, techniques, and spiritual pets. Every week, David is guaranteed a Cultivation Breakthrough, advancing him through realms ranging from Mortal to Golden Core and even higher, and eventually into hidden, legendary realms only a few have ever seen. Daily Sign-Ins boost his body and spirit, preparing him for the increasingly dangerous challenges that lie ahead. But power comes with danger: hidden sects, clans, kingdoms, dynasty, empires, and even holy and sacred lands conceal enemies, allies, and unknown variables that could change the balance of both worlds. As David explores these two worlds, he uncovers secrets of ancient powers, mythical veins, divine artifacts, and legendary bloodlines, gradually learning that the System’s knowledge extends far beyond his comprehension. He must navigate intricate alliances, rivalries, and hidden powerhouses—all while shaping his own destiny in a game where both worlds are his playground, yet every choice carries consequences. System Bound is a journey of strategy, power, and growth—a modern fantasy where intellect, cunning, and courage are the true currencies, and the line between reality and myth is blurred.

In the broken world of Valenor, survival isn't victory — it's a habit. When monsters destroy the town of Veryl, Lucen loses the last place he could call home. Desperate to gain strength and break free from a world that sacrifices the weak, he forms an uneasy alliance with Shu, a prince hiding among commoners. As they uncover forbidden truths about the Mistwood and royal power, they must choose between safety, rebellion, and a path that may lead them to death.

[Ding! Your Skeleton absorbed the chest bone of an Epic-Grade Fire Phoenix.] [Ding! You have learned the innate skill of the Fire Phoenix: Wings of Nirvana.] … The Star Dimension had merged with the real world. Beasts capable of wiping out cities with a single glance had begun invading Earth. After transmigrating, Lukas awakens an ordinary talent with extraordinary potential: a symbiotic skeleton with the ability to evolve endlessly. He is soon transported to the Star Dimension to begin his journey, a place with a sky-high mortality rate. Filled with regret over wasting his potential in his previous life, Lukas now has only one goal: Rise to the top and become the strongest awakener the world has ever seen. This is the story of the strongest awakener rising to the top with the weakest talent.

In the beginning, Vaelora was a world of wind and stone, lifeless, barren, and incomplete. From his solitude, Vaelor, the Wind God, sought to breathe life into creation, and through his will, Lysera, the Water Goddess, was born—an essence of nourishment, pure and unknowing, guided by his hand. Together, they shaped the world, teaching her the ways of life, balance, and civilization. But even gods can falter. When Vaelor fell from grace, his failure ignited Lysera’s wrath. With the power to reshape the world, she seized control, capturing the one who created her and forging Azurea in her stead. Millennia later, their descendants awaken, drawn to each other across boundaries of fate and taboo. In a world built on ancient conflict and divine legacy, can love bloom without awakening the wrath that forged it?