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Shivis is an ordinary young man with no power, no status, and no understanding of the world that watches him. When he is taken into a facility meant to study gods and dangerous beings, Shivis is treated like a mistake—something that does not belong where it is. Tests fail. Rules don’t work. Machines cannot read what is inside him. He does not fight. He does not seek power. He only tries to stay alive. As systems lose track of him and control slips away, Shivis is pushed into places never meant for humans—sealed zones, forgotten spaces, and realms where even gods hesitate to step. There, he survives not through strength, but patience, kindness, and stubborn endurance. Outside, powerful people argue over his value. Inside, ancient forces begin to notice him. Shivis does not understand gods, politics, or power. Not at first. But step by step, through loss, fear, and survival, he begins to change. Not into a hero. Not into a god. But into something that no system can define. Because sometimes, the most dangerous thing is not power— —but a human who should not be where he is, and keeps moving forward anyway.

Across the galaxy, something ancient has begun to stir — not with armies or declarations, but with silence. People are being found untouched yet emptied, their last moments frozen in terror that leaves no trace behind. The Jedi do not see a pattern. Not yet. Jedi Shadow Tein has spent his life hunting the remnants of the Dark Side the Order insists no longer exists. His latest discovery — a seemingly inert Sith artifact — offers no hunger, no voice, no corruption. Only absence. When quiet rumors of unexplainable deaths begin to surface, Tein and his secret apprentice El-Je follow the faint trail across forgotten worlds and wounded settlements. What they find is not a foe to duel or doctrine to defy, but a presence that feeds where fear lives — unseen, patient, and terribly familiar. As the Republic drifts toward war, the Jedi search for answers in the light. But the truth waits in the shadows. Watching. Listening. Remembering. And some fears are older than the Order itself.

Becoming My Dream Pharmacist! - A Chance To Relive Modern Life - Book Description There are moments in life when the sky seems too far away to touch, when the distance between who you are and who you wanted to become stretches out like an endless winter night. Akio Hukitaske understood this distance all too well. At thirty-two, he had become a ghost haunting his own existence, a game designer lost in Tokyo's luminous sprawl, where neon signs painted false promises across rain-slicked streets and convenience store lights hummed their lonely lullabies until dawn. The deadlines came and went like seasons he'd stopped noticing. Hollowness had carved hollows into his heart that he'd learned to ignore, the way you ignore a distant ache that never quite fades. Somewhere along the way, between the caffeine crashes and the blue glow of countless computer screens, he had misplaced something precious: the dream of a kid who once believed he could heal the world's pain, one prescription at a time. That child wanted to become a pharmacist. That kid believed in hope. But dreams, like distant stars, grow dimmer when you stop looking up. Then came that night—the kind of night where snow falls silently over the city, blanketing everything in a strange, suspended peace. Drunk and stumbling through an alley beneath that endless winter sky, Akio encountered something impossible: a stranger with eyes too calm, too knowing. Before understanding could catch up with fear, there was the cold stab of a needle against his neck, and then, Darkness. When Akio opened his eyes again, the world had shifted on its axis. His hands were smaller. His room wore the familiar-unfamiliar face of a childhood he'd left behind. The mirror reflected a truth that shouldn't exist: the face of a fourteen-year-old kid staring back with thirty-two years of exhaustion behind his eyes. A mad scientist's experiment. An impossible regression. A second chance wrapped in the bewildering gift of youth restored. Now Akio must walk again through the halls that once witnessed his slow surrender, armed only with the weight of everything he's learned and lost. Every classroom whispers with ghosts of choices unmade. Every friendship carries the shadow of knowledge he shouldn't possess—the adult grief of an adult trapped in a body too young to hold it all. The pressure of expectations, the cruelty of adolescence, the suffocating routine of a society built on exhaustion—it's all here, waiting to break him again. But this time, something is different. Among the ordinary chaos of teenage life, Akio finds himself surrounded by people who refuse to let him disappear. Together, they become the constellation that guides him back toward something he'd forgotten existed—not the erasure of past wounds, but the courage to carry them forward. The understanding that healing isn't about becoming someone new; it's about learning to forgive the person you were. Becoming My Dream Pharmacist! is a story about the quiet weight of regret and the trembling possibility of redemption. It exists in the spaces between realism and surrealism, where modern life's crushing despair collides with the impossible second chance Akio holds onto. And sometimes, if you're given a chance to try again, that's enough to make the sky feel within reach once more. RATED: MA15+

"Congratulations... you are the glitch." With these words, Ray's life as a human ended, and his existence as a mere variable in a terrifying cosmic equation began. Cast into a realm governed by the laws of absolute power, he finds humanity at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Here, humans are “crushed by beings beyond comprehension, erased by forces that treat human life as static.” and scorned by the supreme "Entity." “they bestowed the ‘Origin of Sin’ upon the one person with nothing left to lose… unaware that sin, once awakened, does not obey its creator.” Armed with an ancient curse and a body that refuses to die, Ray decides that survival is not enough. His goal isn't to climb the hierarchy... but to turn it upside down. When death fails to stop you, pain becomes nothing but fuel. “What happens to a universe when death itself refuses to claim its enemy?”

Kristen was always alone in her life on earth, mainly due to the fact that she was born into the mafia which took her freedom away but also because of how unapproachable she seemed-skin as white as snow, jet black hair paired with beautiful features and cold, judgemental eyes. Despite what Kristen seemed however, she truly just wanted to have the freedom to do what she pleased. So when she got shot in the heart on one ordinary morning her soul got reincarnated into a higher realm, the immortal realm, where cultivation and magic exists due to the higher concentration of spiritual energy there. Instead of falling into despair Kristen took it as an opportunity to never be restricted again, well, that was before she realised that she became a freaking bird. A/N:This story does not have a system although the mc can see her stats and other things due to her skill [Appraisal]

!~~~WSA 2026~~~! "A teachable moment. The fragility of life doesn’t care what you want, only what you can do. SkillSense simply shows you the truth of yourself, of what you are, and what you can become. And the truth, little one, is rarely kind." ——————————————————— This is the story of one man's Ascension to godhood and beyond. Magnus Barlowe: Cult Leader? He'd wish it wasn't so. But when he plays an obscure game and is the first ever person to complete it, he's rewarded, or punished, with the most unexpected skill. In this world, skills are managed and recorded through technology known as SkillSense, and the people of the world place a hierarchy on those with skills. Meaning: The higher your skills, the more people respect you. But the skill Magnus just earned, SSS-Rank Cult Management, is not only two levels above the max S-Rank, but is also a restricted and mostly unknown skill to the world. What has the world got in store for this reluctant man? Will he deny his destiny, or jump into the path of being a cult leader and not look back? Follow Magnus along his journey through the occult in this tale of mysteries! ——————————————————— Author's Notes: As you may know, I'm also the author of Reborn with a Necromancer System, which has been a blast to write, Fractured Horizon, a slightly futuristic fantasy/sci-fi novel about mutated human monsters and psychics that battle them (currently on hiatus to focus on my other novels and my life). I also wrote My Undeath, a reincarnation novel set in a fantasy world. It wasn't my best work, but I loved writing the story, and I may get back to it one day. As long as you, my readers, are interested in this novel, I will continue to write it. Magnus's journey is capable of covering thousands of chapters across many years of his life. ——————————————————— Disclaimers/FAQ: 1. This story is set in a modern alternate Earth, where there is a technology that reads your best skills and reveals them to you. This is not a system novel, instead, the "system" is just a mathematical analysis of your skills that everyone has access to. But the MC is guided (not very gently sometimes) by the social media system known as SkillSphere occasionally. He is not a slave to it, but reluctantly follows it's suggestions for one reason or another. 2. There are no plans for a harem, or for multiple lovers over the course of the novel. The MC is a loyal, stick-to-one-person-at-a-time kind of guy. But don't worry, we won't suddenly see Magnus shift his entire personality just because he likes someone. He is who he is, and of course may change over a couple thousand chapters, but not in an instant. 3. This is not a cultivation novel, even if it has cult in its name. 4. Yes, the images and cover art in this novel are currently generated with A.I. This in no way impacts my writing, and if enough money is made from this novel, I plan to commission professional art for the title, characters, and some world building images. ——————————————————— Inspiration: The Steam game Cultist Simulator, was actually something of an inspiration for this novel. I played several dozens of hours, but always felt it needed something. I started working on a 3D alternate version of the video game to make it better, but it suddenly hit me that I could write a novel about a cult leader instead. I've watched and read several pieces of fiction with cults in them (quite difficult to find, honestly), and they usually grab my attention pretty well, and so here I am. ——————————————————— Support me, the Author: Please use coins/stones/golden tickets, or review my novel! And if you're feeling extra benevolent and want to help me turn writing into my full-time job so you can all read more from me, please share my novel or send me gifts with coins. Everything helps, and I can spend more time writing more chapters for you all to binge! If I were to win WSA 2026, you'd have me writing full-time for an entire year. Wish me luck!

In a world where power is cultivated through will, belief, and restraint, destiny does not announce itself. A child is born without title, without voice, without choice — yet his presence alters the weight of decisions made around him. Paths bend. Convictions harden. People sacrifice more than reason demands, often without realizing why. This is not the story of a ruler who conquers the world. It is the story of how a throne is built long before anyone sits upon it — through obsession mistaken for purpose, protection mistaken for virtue, and choices made by those who believe they are still free. The path ahead follows the unseen cost of destiny: the lives shaped, broken, and transformed by a future that never asked to be forged.

In a thrilling twist of fate, Loki finds himself transmigrated into the world of “Hunter x Hunter”. Determined to make the most of his new life, he spends two years preparing for his 12th birthday, when he will finally unlock his “Character Extraction System”. Rather than being idle, Loki dedicates himself to rigorous training, honing his physical strength and agility. On the day of the Hunter Exam, Loki receives his system, and his first reward is the character Asakura Yō. Although he doesn't gain the shamanic skills that accompany the character, he rejoices in the exceptional physical fitness that comes with it. This newfound strength propels him into the competitive world of Hunters. As Loki continues to participate in challenges and quests, he receives various rewards that enhance his abilities and skills. He diligently practices Nen techniques, pushing his limits to survive the dangers that lurk in this harsh environment. With each challenge he faces, Loki not only grows stronger but also learns to navigate the complexities of the Hunter world, forging alliances, facing formidable foes, and ultimately pursuing his own ambitions as a Hunter. With a blend of strategy, strength, and a dash of luck, Loki embarks on an epic journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of power in a world where only the strongest survive.

Finn was just an ordinary boy until an unexpected twist of fate granted him a second chance at life in the magical world of Fairy Tail. Initially disheartened by his ordinary status, he soon discovers a hidden potential within. While asleep, a mysterious system guides him into the realm of Bleach, where he cunningly steals the legendary Zanpakuto: Ryujin Jakka. Upon waking, he finds the powerful sword by his side, igniting a new determination within him. With the fiery spirit of Ryujin Jakka at his command, Finn embarks on a journey of self-discovery and training, determined to carve out his place in this enchanting world. His path soon crosses with Gildarts, a seasoned magician of the Fairy Tail guild, who recognizes Finn's potential and invites him into the fold. As Finn navigates friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of guild life, he learns that being ordinary is just the beginning of his extraordinary adventure. With the power of fire at his fingertips and the bonds of friendship to guide him, he sets out to prove that even an ordinary boy can become a legend.

Original title: Endless of the Universe. *** Alien girls, cosmic mysteries, and a massive power progression! Since childhood, Nova had always struggled to understand others. While people around him felt happiness, sadness, or anger, he was nothing more than an “emotionless doll.” It wasn’t truly his fault—after all, he had been born with the Spectrum of Serenity. Over time, he grew accustomed to living that way, forging a personality far too relaxed for the chaotic and dangerous world he lived in—a world filled with Aberrations, Dimensional Portals, people wielding powers born from the Emotional Spectrum, and countless mysteries that emerged after the impact of an infamous asteroid more than a thousand years ago. As nothing more than a Support in this fractured world, Nova would eventually fall into a trap—and with it, his journey to uncover the unknown, what lay beyond the stars, would begin. *** This is a story that will be simmering slowly. If all goes well and I manage to keep up with two chapters a day, it could extend to over a thousand chapters.

Hiroto Takatana, mystery gaming prodigy, complains a game is too easy. The developer’s response? Transport him to Arinia—a world of magic, monsters, and impossible murders. Now he’s a broke, Pathless detective drowning in debt. His only way home: solve the Ten Wonders, cases that have defeated every magical detective alive

Love between the eternal and the mortal always ends in tragedy. Lisa had known this since childhood. She’d heard enough tales to understand how such stories always conclude. Yet when Mark entered her life, she allowed herself—for one fleeting moment—to believe in a fairytale with a happy ending. She thought she could outwit fate, keep Mark hidden from the clan, and build a fragile semblance of peace. But during their quiet vacation, a strange file suddenly appears on her laptop. At first, the text merely mirrors small details of their day, amusing Lisa with its eerie coincidences. Until the next page predicts Mark’s death. How many lives is an immortal willing to sacrifice to save the one she loves?

Naiya Hollingsworth was sent to Switzerland to forget him. A boarding school in the Alps. Rules disguised as opportunity. Distance framed as safety. Her father called it protection. Naiya calls it exile. Aras Atalyas ran to the United States to escape the only thing he couldn’t control—himself. A prince with bruised knuckles and a reputation he can’t outrun, raised by a father who treats loyalty like debt and love like weakness. Years later, he returns to Europe, determined to keep Naiya away from his darkness. But the past doesn’t stay buried. A chance encounter in a restaurant turns into a war of words—sharp, intimate, devastating. When the night spills into a luxury hotel room, the line they swore would never blur finally breaks. And Aras does what he always does when he feels too much: he leaves. A month later, Naiya searches for him across Europe—only to find him at the center of his empire in France, escorting a stunning, ruthless woman through a gala like she belongs there. “My fiancée. Nalie,” he announces. Nalie is in love with him. She doesn’t know Naiya. And she will not share. In Switzerland and France, secrets become weapons, power becomes romance, and love becomes a battlefield. When two people are forced apart by men who fear what they could be together, the reunion is never gentle.

Johann’s life had been a mess for most of his years. He couldn’t find anything that could restore him to a normal life. But nothing is impossible. Johann’s life suddenly changed because of something so trivial and unexpected. It was just a console and a video game. Johann’s first video game, The Mayhem, immediately made him feel as if he had a chance at life again. The Hellraider, the main protagonist—the epitome of a badass alpha-male warrior—became a mirror for Johann, fueling his passion for life. However, life isn’t always darkness followed by light forever, yet darkness will come again. Johann’s situation again stood on the edge of an abyss, where his internalization of The Mayhem and Hellraider finally realized and significantly impacted his life, forcing him to open his eyes to the end. Can Johann discover the true meaning of all these events and their connection to what had become his “savior”?

This is the story of Kiya Roman — the only daughter of Ivan Roman, the Russian Underworld King. Kiya was dangerous. Mysterious. And born into blood. At just eighteen, she watched her entire world collapse. Her parents were brutally murdered before her eyes. The Roman family was slaughtered in a night of betrayal. The innocent girl died that day. In her place rose a woman with a heart of stone. Within three years, Kiya became the most feared queen of the underworld — cold, ruthless, and merciless. But fate was not finished with her. The man she trusted the most — her adopted uncle, a Roman by name but a traitor by blood — was the one who arranged her parents’ murder. And he was also the one who sent her to her own grave. As she lay dying, only one fire burned in her soul: Revenge. But death was not the end of Kiya Roman. It was the beginning of a new life. A second chance. A darker destiny. What will happen when the fallen queen is reborn? Follow her journey of blood, power, and vengeance.

Knowledge is currency. Alchemy is knowledge. Most of the world doesn’t know alchemy exists. Those who do call it heresy. Those who practice it call it ascension. A man wakes in the lightless depths of Tauran City Prison with no records, no history—only a modern vocabulary that doesn’t belong to him. In a facility built to process human bodies, ignorance is a death sentence. To survive the lower floors, he bonds with a parasitic alchemical metal—an artifact that grows stronger through blood, memory, and use. It is a weapon, a tool, and a cost he does not yet understand. Guided by a man who knows too many and a girl who should not have lived this long, he descends through a system where alchemy is graded, identities fracture, and power is never free. You are not a prisoner. You are a specimen. And ascension has already begun.

A man who gets into the Webtoon comic he reads and becomes the most feared S rank Villain, but actually he is a loser??

A child with the mind of a master, a mechanical companion, and a spear that strikes like lightning—Alpha is no ordinary survivor. Born from discarded genius, he navigates the chaotic seas of the Grand Line, facing pirates, Marines, and deadly organizations with unmatched strategy, Haki mastery, and deadly precision. Every island is a test, every fight a lesson, and every shadow he casts spreads his legend across the seas. With Beta, his relentless drone-like partner, by his side, Alpha must evolve faster than the world can react—or be consumed by it. Strategy, combat, and survival collide in an epic tale where the shadows are alive, and the Grand Line never forgets a name.

A heavenly world. A desolate world. Are they angels or are they demons? When Luzbell discovers the nature of his existence, which side will he support. Resentment and hatred cannot be resolved easily. Will a heavenly war break out?