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Xia Yu, the Faded One: Who could possibly be more miserable than me? I transmigrated straight into elden ring Xia Yu, the Undead: “Oh…” Xia Yu, the Ashen One: “Oh…” Xia Yu of Ashina: “Oh…” NieR: Automata Xia Yu: “I got dropped into the apocalypse and didn’t even complain…” Resident Evil Xia Yu: “Yeah. Who isn’t living in one?” Cuisine Dungeon Xia Yu: “Wait… you’re all in apocalyptic settings too?” … Tomb Raider Xia Yu: “Thank goodness, I’ve got it much better. By the way—Lara is my wife.” The Witcher 3 Xia Yu: “+1. Ciri is my wife.” Final Fantasy VII Xia Yu: “+1. Tifa is my wife.” Devil May Cry Xia Yu: “+1… but I don’t have a wife.” Assassin’s Creed Xia Yu: “+1. Me neither.” … Meanwhile, Genshin Impact Xia Yu didn’t dare say a word and quietly went offline. Sinking into silence alongside him were Xia Yu the Leader, Xia Yu the Energetic One, Xia Yu the Commander, Xia Yu the Ranger, Xia Yu the Cultivator… and many more. This is a multiverse gaming chat group. There is only one member— and yet, not just one. Because we are all Xia Yu.

In a fog-drenched London studio, renowned artist David Vane completes his final masterpiece: Zoya. But Zoya is not just a painting; she is a living enigma, unaware of her own origins or why David’s touch feels like a command. Zoya soon discovers a terrifying truth—she is the result of a forbidden experiment, a "masterpiece" crafted in a laboratory of shadows. As she uncovers the dark history of Blackwood Manor and the creator obsessed with immortality, she finds herself trapped in a war between human soul and digital control. With a hive-mind threatening to erase humanity and David’s own secrets hanging in the balance, Zoya must decide: Is she a puppet destined to be a ghost in the machine, or can she forge a soul of her own? In a world of stolen memories and dark obsessions, one masterpiece is about to break the frame. Are you ready to witness the truth behind the canvas?

An accidental deal leads Hermione Granger to a new world of possibilities, follow along as she aids the Dragon queen in her conquest while trying to figure out the reason for magic acting up on this planet.

I thought I was just an ordinary young man. I was wrong. Espers are real. Astral entities exist. And ever since that “accident,” the world has been falling apart. They say everything’s fine. They’re lying. Now I’m caught in the middle of it… with her. And nothing feels real anymore. Because this world… was never whole.

Dare to read. Two genres collide in a collection of one-shot stories that will twist your perception. Explore the darker side of horror and the labyrinthine corridors of the human psyche. DISCLAIMER ! Reader discretion is advised. The intention is not to offend but to provide information. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics.

In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure. This is the tale of his rise to power. This is the tale of his rise to Godhood. This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

[System Interface >user detected... >binding in progress... Name: [UNREGISTERED] Status: [INITIALIZING...] ...analysis complete. welcome user. your survival is now your responsibility.] *** Benji grew up exposed to the cruelest side of humanity, which made him loathe it as a result. He swore revenge on every vile human that made his life a living hell - especially his high school bully. Because of his small and frail body, all these fantasies were just that, raw emotions he could never express. That is until Benji and his companions in the military were exposed to the Dream Curse and becoming the first Enlightened Ones(or so they thought) - which is an elite group of people who survived the Dream Maze and awakened with supernatural powers. They fought against horrors like Titans, other Curses and Demons; transversing ancient realms like the Underworld and the Afterlife, protecting humans in a primordial war they could not even understand. Even though Benji had acquired the power he had always desired, it also came with a potentially fatal flaw. While others ascended towards divinity, he descended towards profanity instead. or maybe that was not such a bad thing since his powers perfectly matched his desires... discord: @kenny_sk discord link: https://discord.gg/t8X7Gkd20

Xu Yang should have died. Instead, he awakened inside a book he once read trapped in a cultivation world ruled by ruthless Heaven and merciless laws. His new identity? A Cat Demon. Granted nine lives, each bound to a cruel condition: death is mandatory. Every life is a cycle. Every death pushes him deeper into the story he never finished. As righteous sects hunt demons and fate tightens its grip, Xu Yang must survive a world that sees him as prey and a Heaven that demands his obedience. But destiny makes mistakes. Somewhere in this world stands a man who was never meant to care for demons, never meant to defy Heaven, and never meant to fall in love. In a story where death is guaranteed, what happens when love becomes the variable Heaven cannot control? First time writing fantasy story! Hope you enjoy:)

After the Guardian God's demise. Zack inherited his legacy. Zack is a driven individual who wields a lot of power. Will he follow the Guardian God's trail of footprints? Or Will he continue to forge his own legacy? He is intelligent, calm, and composed. When it comes to making decisions, he is decisive. In the world of Humans, Monsters, and other unknown species, he learns and grows. "I know you guys were the most powerful bloodline warriors dispatched to assassinate me. However, in the end, it makes no difference." With a slight smile on his face, Zack ridiculed. "Anything that stood in my way will be obliterated by my lightning," Zack added. "Lightning is Absolute!" ****************************************************** Current Plan- 7chaps/week. For more release, Vote with Power Stones. Target: 1st level- 100PS/Week. Result- 14chaps/Week. ******************************************************* Disclaimer: This is a Fantasy novel. Everything about this novel is Fictional. *******************************************************

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.

Iron + Alien Alloy → Starsteel Laser Tech + Mana Core → Arcane Beam Cannon Human DNA + Void Beast → Voidborne Physique AI + Soul Fragment → Sentient War Entity Planet Core + Energy Reactor → Mobile Battle Planet - Neo Godson is a poor young man living in the great Interstellar Era. While his peers dream of becoming legendary Beyonders, he struggles under financial burdens and family responsibilities. However, one day, during an accident, a mysterious orb enters his body and begins to change his existence at a fundamental level. He awakens as a Beyonder. Not just any Beyonder, but one blessed with a Supreme Talent called Universal Synthesis. With this supreme power, he can fuse anything he desires, whether matter or non-matter. These synthesized creations may evolve, mutate, or assimilate. Regardless of the outcome, they are always valued leagues above their original forms. --- By immediate circumstances, he joins a space mercenary group and meets his new allies. Among them, a particular girl catches his attention. However, just as love begins to bloom, it is extinguished, transforming into an unyielding conviction to build a Galactic Empire from scratch.

I finally got this idiotic thing working. I have been trying to get the Thought Logger to work for the last two weeks.  Well, I guess that I should not waste my time anymore and just introduce myself. (I don't know how long I can keep this activated.) My name is Anthony Sevenstars, and I am a formation mage.  I know, I know. It is rare to see formation mages associated with the guard corps. We guards are supposed to be diplomats first and foremost, as quick with praise as with threats. We are supposed to be as cool as a cucumber.  It is hard to imagine me as any of those. I am the guy you meet with when you have a fort to blow up. (How I got my position as a guard is a long story in itself.) I guess I should speak about the mission. I will be honest, I have not been able to learn much about the mission. (Don't blame me. I have been busy keeping our ship flying.) All I know is that we are dealing with the Snowwind Empire. Let's just say that some things have happened in the last year, and they are on the verge of becoming our enemies. All I know is, I am supposed to maintain diplomacy with them (I should manage this.), prevent them from becoming our enemies (this is something that I am dreading.). In the process, I might get to blow up a few of our enemies. (I will do this very well indeed.) Damn it, why is th.. Connec...... Brea.. No.. note 1- my publishing schedule is going to be Monday-wednesday-friday note 2- if you like my work, you should check out my patreon. i don't have any tiers ready yet but any membership will boost my motivation to work on this. this is my patreon link - patreon.com/tengen1410 note 3- I am significantly ahead on royal road webpage. so if you like my work you can go there and check out what is going on.

Do deities play practical jokes on mortals? My new life in a new world is gratifying, so far, but I can't help but wonder why. There are no men and these women are ridiculous. One all-female race after another, in this part of the world, at least. Amazons, Elves, and Fairies; each with strange quirks and bizarre personalities. I keep collecting more of them as I try to carve out a place for myself in this world. Author's Notes: I intend this to be a lighthearted comedy, as well as a fun and intriguing power fantasy. I won't write anything disturbing, and I will make it as funny as I can. If you like harems, dry comedy, and dramatic flex moments, this novel is for you. 3/28/2026 - Writing 2 or 3 new chapters per week. That seems to be about as much as I can do without compromising quality. 4/13/2026 - I'm on the final major arc of this series. After this series, I will start writing a standalone sequel where the protagonist assumes a false identity to become an adventurer. I estimate this series will conclude around chapter 180.

Vivia’s dream was to become the Maestro - the pinnacle of dance. But both her dream and life ended with a single arrow through her heart. She surrendered to death, only to awaken as Clairette Emberlain, the viciously murdered royal Princess of the Human Realm. As if that wasn't enough, she came face to face with the greatest archenemy of humans - a demon. Not just any demon but the Demon Crown Prince, Zerath Rudaheim himself. With Clairette's life still in danger, she was left with no choice but to seek refuge in the Demon Realm. But… Amidst centuries of hatred between humans and demons, Vivia and Zerath found themselves falling in love against all odds and enmities. A forbidden love where the only mercy they could hope for was death. Yet Zerath vowed - “I will make you my bride one day.” But unknown to them, something far more dire than their forbidden love lurked in the shadows that threatened the existence of their realms. A conspiracy that fed on this very ancient hatred to bring the world to its doom. With a love that could burn Vivia and Zerath into the depths of fiery hell, will they choose their future or will duty eventually triumph? Will their love be the salvation or a spark that would ignite another war between their worlds? Cover art: @vatarison.art

As they establish a new sanctuary near the majestic Light Mountain, they grapple with the aftermath of the attack. Why did the Nejas appear? What is the sinister "Abyss" flickering inside them? And are these events a random catastrophe, or part of a larger, more sinister game being played by the other inhabitants of the Mainland—the unaware "Dims" and the witch-like "Vallos"? This is a quiet, cosmic mystery of a world where even disaster is just another curious pattern in the Universe. Join the Chorus. Listen to their melody of light, loss, and unwavering wonder.

Somewhere between death and memory, she was remade. Pulled from the ashes of a failed expedition, a nameless girl wakes in a place called Solmere Bastion — an alchemical refuge built for the broken and forgotten. With no past but the relic she clutches, she is reborn as Ravine — a name given, not remembered. But the Dead Zone does not let go so easily. Whispers linger. Dreams unravel. The relic she carries is no ordinary pendant — it's a Matron’s Bloom; a sacred object passed only to those meant to carry on a bloodline... or a burden. As Ravine walks the rain-soaked halls of the Bastion, haunted by names that might have once been hers, she must uncover not just who she was — but who she is becoming. Because in this world, alchemy gives nothing for free. To live again is to owe something. And the Gate always comes to collect. Aporia is a slow-burn fantasy of identity, grief, and quiet magic — perfect for fans of lyrical prose, introspective journeys, and stories that linger long after the last page.

If Naph, a 17 year old, was asked what’s the value of a life? He may answer, “not much.” He would be lying. Extremely. Based on his own experience and his one true goal. Anaphol, aka, Naph, had just killed Bulwark. A 12 year old child designated as a terrorist in a world that is just around the corner to pass its established steampunk era. The bounty on her head? 10 million Tarna. With a condition, ‘bring her head back clean and undamaged.’ Money he wanted to collect for his goal of delivering justice in a place far away. But the consequence of killing Bulwark? A war of enormous proportion on the country that took him in, the very same country that put the bounty on Bulwark. As he began realizing the weight of the consequence, a ray of hope came from the very same light source of his morality. Don Extea gave him a message to follow and he followed it. The message entangling him further into the stories and fate of the world he did not want to become part of. “What a world, as if it is in fact a dark fantasy wanting to be a steampunk.” Remarked a noble referred to as the Duchess of Knowledge in the platinent Jhorime. That only entangled him further and further into what the world demanded out of his existence, pulling him away from the goal he wishes to complete and pushes towards his goal despite it all. Yet, despite everything that keeps happening, one word kept ringing in his mind until he learned its true meaning before he could complete his own goal, the word being: “Cata.” ---------------------------------------------------- Updates regularly with 1 chapter a day. ---------------------------------------------------- Genre: Modern, Urban, Fantasy, Steampunk, Sci-fi, Adventure ---------------------------------------------------- To read ahead of Webnovel and RoyalRoad become my patron on patreon.com, the handle is mentioned below! :) This story is also available on RoyalRoad.com with the same title "Catalyst Cross Lesio" with the username 'alexUnderTheStars'. My paypal is connected to it, so if you wish to help out a budding artist do go to my "Catalyst Cross Lesio" on RoyalRoad.com and hit that donate button! Thank you! :) ---------------------------------------------------- Instagram handle: @catalyst.cross.lesio Patreon handle: @alexUnderTheStars Discord link: To be announced!

Number Nine is a man who exists on the edge of everything. A ruthless killer, precise and calculating, his actions leave no room for weakness or hesitation. But beneath the silence of his cold exterior lies a fractured past-a web of lies, pain, and memories that he himself doesn't fully understand. With a pistol as his only companion, Number Nine drifts through a city teeming with chaos and corruption, an enigma to all who cross his path. He never speaks of his past, never explains his purpose. The world may try to box him in with labels and theories, but he is no one's puppet. Not a monster, not a hero-just a shadow who moves in the space between. As he moves through the streets, leaving only death in his wake, one question lingers: who is Number Nine, really? And will he ever be more than the sum of his fractured past?

The cultivation world is cruel and ruthless, with powerful forces falling left and right under the yoke of the strongest. A system established millions of years ago... Can the Qing clan, a small clan from a minor realm, with only exceptional luck and a powerful lineage, break the system established since ancient times? Can Qing Xuanling, a mere full-root spiritual cultivator, the worst talent in the cultivation world, lead her clan to the top while protecting what she loves, or will she be lost in the sea of ​​blood hidden at the very foundation of the world she lives in? * * * * This is a slow-paced clan cultivation novel with a Yuri twist. Don't expect a fast pace or for the protagonist, Qing Xuanling, to be the undisputed pillar of the Qing clan. I've never liked that. What's the point of a clan if it's only sustained by the protagonist? This clan is full of dragons and phoenixes, where our protagonist will somehow stand out with her wit and talent. Please support this novel a lot. I'll be posting a patreon starting around chapter ten or maybe fifteen, so please support it. Whether I continue this novel or not depends on it~ -------------------------- This is my Patreon, please support it! There are up to ten chapters available in advance! By the way, this novel is also available on Royal Road. https://patreon.com/Raven_Feather?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

After transmigrating, I found myself inside a mysterious Steam Game Library. Each door leads to a different world—Hollow Knight, The Elder Scrolls V, God of War, Dark Souls, Mount & Blade, Salt & Sanctuary, Don’t Starve, BioShock Infinite, Tomb Raider, The Great Cultivation Simulator, and countless others. Now, I can experience these worlds firsthand, fight, survive, explore, and grow stronger with every challenge. This is the ultimate journey across countless games, where every choice shapes my destiny. Step into the library. Enter the games. Begin the adventure! ------------------------- If you’d like to support my work, check out my: patreon.com/Greyhounds