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A student with selective memory loss was trapped inside a glass capsule floating in outer space. She discovered that there were 23 other students in the same situation. As she recalls how that happened, a hologram named Author appeared. It announced that they were the 24 chosen players to participate in a survival game with 3 levels, different stages, and distinctive game categories. They must play life-threatening games while gaining their memories with the goal to be the Triumphant and claim the Tri-Prize–the Wealth, Health, and Stealth. What seemed to be a typical survival game hides a truth far more than just surviving.

In a city drenched in rain and uncertainty, Michael Ozor, a 17-year-old outcast, wanders the streets burdened by a life that feels like an endless loop of disappointment. With friends who embody chaos and a heart divided between two compelling girls—one a source of turmoil and the other a rare glimpse of happiness—Michael grapples with feelings of isolation and existential dread in a world where powers define worth. As he prepares for his enrollment in Emox, a school that promises to unlock the supernatural abilities he has yet to awaken, Michael finds himself caught between despair and the yearning for connection. Haunted by his past and disillusioned with love, he vows to stop being a fool and to seek only those who wish to be disturbed. But when a message from a girl he didn’t expect turns his world upside down, Michael must confront not only the ghosts of his emotions but also the darkness that lurks within him. Will he embrace the power that lies dormant inside, or will he succumb to the shadows that threaten to engulf him? Join Michael on his journey of self-discovery, supernatural intrigue, and the quest for genuine connection in a world where every choice has consequences. Will he finally find the love he seeks, or will the hollow veil keep him trapped in despair?

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After an unexpected twist of fate, Martins awakens to find himself transmigrated into the DC Universe, specifically Smallville. Yet destiny has prepared something extraordinary for him, he is reborn as the younger brother of none other than Superman. Adopted by the Kent family, Martins.... Adrian Kent grows up under the same roof as Clark Kent, but the similarities end there. Where Clark embodies selflessness, humility, and nobility, Adrian is his opposite. He carries himself with arrogance, a nonchalant demeanor, and an unshakable confidence that sets him apart. But beneath that carefree exterior burns an ambition fiercer than any sun. For unlike Clark, Adrian carries within him the power of the Homelander template. An inheritance that promises not just greatness, but the path to becoming the strongest. ___

Neva and Rhett, two young souls find their heartstrings woven in love. But just as passion and peace begin to bloom, fate intervenes. Bleak, haunting circumstances scatter blades across their romance, threatening to tear them apart. Ishmael, a man with a heart of thorns, yearns to mend the wound of losing Neva. And in the end, rays of love and joy filter through the clouds of horror that darken his world, as Neva appears before him once more. Twisted fate entangles them all, revealing the Game of Sphere, as misery scorches their souls. A concealed life beyond turns its pages, one after another, gathering a tale where faith and love and grace wins against the doubt and hatred and sin. --- The girl who once vowed to be his forever Now forbids him to ever appear. She refuses to recognize him, Disregarding all he ever was. He vows to protect her. Yet he is the terrifying truth she prays is a lie. He trips her, rips her apart— He's the living tragedy looming over her life. He once was her Elayne, now her hiraeth. He is the villain, pretending to be the hero.

First came a god, one who fell into darkness, driven mad by a storm of joy and sorrow not their own. A god driven by desperation for their own salvation and hatred toward the very creations they help give form, one who was cut down by the brightest of lights, a light whose heart was filled with grief. Next came six wings of crimson red, six wings that were once pure and whole but were now stained with blood and sin; six wings that spread the taint that seeped from the broken shards of madness long since left behind. Even now, after hundreds of years, those who follow the malformed gospel of those bloodied wings continue to spread the writhing taint, twisting life to meet their unholy ends. And now a third has come, one who is not of this world but who holds the key to undo the locks and reforge the pieces. In the end, whether they will fall like those before them, crushed by the weight of all that is, or rise and break the shackles that bind them, only time will tell... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I do not claim to own "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" or any of the corresponding characters in that anime; everything belongs to their respective owners. Additionally, images and artwork I may occasionally use do not belong to me; I only use them as references. If their rightful owners ask me to remove them, I will. Finally, this fanfiction will only be uploaded here, on Webnovel, four the foreseeable future. If this changes, I will update this section with the relevant information.

One life spared. A thousand lives owed. Kenzii was never supposed to exist. According to the ancient blood pact of his lineage, every firstborn must be sacrificed to the Great Devil. But his parents committed the ultimate sin: they chose to let him live. To pay for the "crime" of his birth, Kenzii is bound to a demonic system of slaughter. His task is simple but soul-crushing: travel the world and harvest the hearts of 1068 "evildoers." The Rules of the Debt: *Each target is chosen by the Devil. *He has exactly seven days to complete a kill. *Failure means the annihilation of his entire bloodline while he will be granted immortality within a prison of eternal despair. As the body count rises and the worldwide hunt intensifies, Kenzii must navigate a path of blood and shadows. Is he truly purging the world of evil, or is he simply becoming the Devil’s most efficient monster? *104 Hearts Remaining... *The Hunt Continues. *WARNING: BRUTAL SCENES AHEAD*

Check Out: I Am Not A Pro Fourteen years ago, the youngest daughter of the legendary Sunaina family disappeared. A tragedy, a mystery.A family drama big enough to make an entire mansion run out of tissues. The Sunaina family searched everywhere for their lost child. And after 14 long years,They finally found her.The only problem? They expected a cute little daughter who would run into their arms crying.Instead, they found Maya. -------★★------ Maya is an orphan living quietly in a small rented house in the countryside. She has no money. No powerful background no legendary bloodline. At least, that's what she thinks. She has no idea her birth certificate is basically a hidden treasure map.She is just trying to survive her ordinary life. Unfortunately...the universe looked at her peaceful existence and said: "That seems too easy. Let's add some chaos." --------- One day at school, Maya meets Mahi Sunaina—the terrifyingly influential head of the Sunaina family. Everything seems normal. Until Maya notices the bracelet on Mahi's hand.Her only thought was: "I think I am doomed." Wait a minute... why does this feel like a suspiciously important plot device? And just like that...Her quiet life ends. 'Congratulations, Maya.' You have unlocked the 'Secret Rich Family Daughter' achievement. Rewards include: - Confused relatives. - Endless family drama. - And absolutely no peaceful days. ---------- The Sunaina family finally gets their missing daughter back.But they soon realize something terrifying. The little girl they lost 14 years ago is gone, the person standing before them is someone completely different. Maya is intelligent, she is suspicious of everyone.Her trust level is lower than a villain's chance of staying dead after a dramatic final battle. The family wanted their daughter back. They got a mystery instead. ______ This world may look like a beautiful romance fantasy. A world filled with destiny, miracles and characters who somehow always meet at the perfect dramatic moment. But Maya knows the truth, She knows how this story ends. So, she has one simple response:"No." -------- From now on, everyone is a piece on the board. Family members? Potential allies. Enemies? Potential problems. People with suspicious smiles? Definitely problems. -------- Maya doesn't want to be a hero. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. And fate has never learned that forcing a stubborn person into a story usually creates a bigger disaster. ★★★★★★ NOTE : Attention, dear readers. Before you start searching for romance, love triangles or a collection of handsome characters fighting for Maya's attention........Please stop. The romance department has been permanently closed. The harem application form has been lost, rejected and permanently deleted. Please do not send requests; she is already busy managing disasters. TAG: Female MC SCHEDULE: 1–2 Chapters / Week CHAPTER LENGTH: 3000–4500 words ----------- WARNING: Maya is not a hero. She is not a perfect angel who forgives everyone after one emotional speech. She is not the kind of protagonist who sees someone crying and immediately says, "Don't worry, I will save you!" Her first thought is more likely: "How is this my problem?" She is cynical, complicated, and definitely not a walking sunshine generator. She may even make you ask: "Am I supposed to support her plan or call someone?" If you want a sweet protagonist who helps everyone in trouble......This is probably not your cup of tea. But if you want to watch a girl with a complicated past challenge destiny, family drama, and the ridiculous rules of a fantasy world....Welcome. The chaos begins here. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ I am a new writer, so please forgive any spelling or grammar mistakes. I am still learning, improving, and trying to make this story better with every chapter.Writing a story is easy...Until grammar appears as the final boss. I hope you enjoy the chaos.

When Aldric clicked Confirm, expecting a rez glitch, he got transmigrated to Westeros — the world of Game of Thrones with no interface or guild chat, and certainly no way back. Wearing epic plate armor that shines too much, thirty thousand gold nobody here can explain, and not one paladin spell left. The first village he reached was already ash and bodies... Disclaimer: This is a translation. All rights to the original work belong to the author 姬澹清. support me on p@treon: p@treon. com/zefyrus (additional 70+ chapters and daily updates)

In the primordial plane of Aetherium Prime, where thought, will, and energy shape reality itself, the balance of existence begins to fracture. At the center of this cosmic upheaval are Lognos (L2) and Eli Ragual (R2)—twin brothers born from a forbidden union between a celestial Saintess and a heretical scientist-mystic. Their existence defies the laws of creation, and their potential may surpass even the gods who govern reality. But ancient forces move against them. Cain, progenitor of the Vampire Lords, seeks to perfect his three bloodlines and create the ultimate immortal being capable of ruling the cosmos. Opposing him stands Necros Babel, the first Undying Necromancer, who believes the only way to restore balance is to erase Cain—and the corruption he created—from existence itself. As L2 and R2 awaken their inner worlds and confront the Nine Singularities of existence, they are drawn into a war between those who rule reality… and those who dare to create it. Their choice will decide the fate of the universe: Domination. Erasure. Or a new path beyond both

When a temporal anomaly hurls young commander Yukihira Yuuki and his hyper-advanced Global Defense Initiative space fleet into an alternate Earth, he finds a world where Nod and GDI never existed—only a desperate humanity locked in endless war against the enigmatic Sirens, relying on sentient weapons known as Shipgirls to survive. Armed with overwhelming technology yet lacking understanding of this world’s unique forces, Yuuki stands at a crossroads: remain an observer and preserve his fleet’s integrity, or intervene and reshape the balance of power. Choosing ambition over neutrality, he sets a bold new directive—to recruit Shipgirls into his command, unify them under a reborn Azur Lane, and establish it as the foundation of a new GDI. As alliances form and tensions rise, Yuuki’s campaign to bring order to this fractured world may either liberate humanity… or ignite a conquest that echoes far beyond this Earth.

He never expected anything from life. Not happiness. Not success. Not even change. But one moment— That was all it took. The world broke. When he opened his eyes again, he wasn’t where he was supposed to be. A black desert stretched endlessly in every direction, lifeless and silent, as if the world itself had been abandoned long ago. The air was dry enough to burn, the ground unstable beneath his feet, and the only things that moved were creatures that should not exist. There were no rules. No guidance. No second chances. Here, survival came at a cost. Kill—and take what remains. Power was not given. It was stolen, piece by piece, from whatever you could bring down. But that power was not clean. It carried something with it… something that changed you. Slowly. Irreversibly. And the more he survived— The more something inside him began to shift. This world did not just test strength. It consumed it. With no way back, no understanding of where he was, and no one to rely on, he had only one choice: Keep moving. Because in a place like this— Stopping meant death. And surviving… Might be worse.

Beyond Death follows the story of Atreya Kerwin, a 14-year-old boy who is reincarnated into a fantasy world as the heir to a noble family. Living in a floating city of wonders, Atreya is unaware of his own untapped powers and the dark forces gathering around his family. As the kingdom is torn apart by a brutal civil war, Atreya’s life shatters when his parents sacrifice themselves to protect him from a deadly assassination plot. Fleeing through a hidden waterway, Atreya barely escapes with his life, only to be saved by a mysterious 12-year-old princess from a rival kingdom at war with his own. Thrown into a world of conflict and betrayal, Atreya must unlock the secrets of his powers while struggling to survive in a realm that once seemed like a dream. As the story unfolds, Atreya begins to uncover the truth behind his mysterious reincarnation and the dark purple aura tied to his abilities, hinting at a far greater purpose. But with enemies on all sides, including the enigmatic woman who seems to know him, and the sealed sword that holds a terrifying power, Atreya’s journey is only beginning. Will he rise from the ashes of his family’s downfall or fall to the shadows threatening to consume everything he holds dear?

In a world where every living being wields a mysterious source of power called the Ring Core, Lucian Solryn, a young noble, embarks on a journey that transcends fate. Reborn from a modern world into the majestic realm of Astrenveil, Lucian quickly learns that the Ring Core is more than just an ethereal energy—it is the foundation of magic, strength, and survival. As he begins to uncover the secrets of his new existence, Lucian finds himself thrust into a society teeming with elemental magic, political intrigue, and ancient mysteries. The colors of the Ring Core define one’s strength, but a prophecy whispers of a power beyond even the rarest hues—a destiny that ties Lucian to an ancient dragon, a forgotten legacy, and a fate that could reshape the world. Journey through thriving cities, uncharted forests, and castles suspended between heaven and earth as Lucian trains to awaken his dormant powers. Along the way, he will face trials of courage, friendships forged in fire, and an unexpected romance that could alter his path forever. With each step, Lucian edges closer to the truth: the Ring Core is not just a source of power—it is a link to something far greater. But in a world where strength rules, will Lucian rise to the challenge, or will the weight of destiny crush him before he can fulfill his potential? The Chronicles of Astrenveil is a tale of reincarnation, magic, and the unyielding will to break free from limits and embrace a destiny beyond imagination.

(There are few chapters which has indentation issues, due to the site glitch. I would recommend the readers to read the novel on Royals Road if you find any difficulty. I have tried fixing them, but some chapters retain those problems) In a world where the heavens themselves weave intricate schemes, Li Gang is reborn into the brutal cultivation realm of the Divine Spirit World. Here, power is absolute, and the strongest warriors and immortals manipulate fate, treating mortals and weaker cultivators as mere pawns in their grand designs. Armed with the memories of his past life and a mind sharper than any blade, Li Gang quickly realizes that raw strength alone is not enough to survive. Every sect, clan, and faction hides venomous plots, and even disciples are mere tools for their masters' ambitions. The path to power is paved with betrayal, deception, and blood. But Li Gang is no ordinary pawn. With unparalleled intellect and an unwavering will, he begins to turn the tide—navigating deadly conspiracies, outwitting ancient masterminds, and twisting their own schemes against them. Whether through manipulation, ruthless strategy, or sheer defiance, he refuses to be controlled. Yet, the deeper he delves into the world's secrets, the more terrifying the truth becomes. The so-called "Immortals" are not as invincible as they claim. They, too, are caught in a game far greater than he ever imagined. The true masterminds lurk in the shadows, pulling the strings of even the highest cultivators. To break free, Li Gang must not only rise to power but shatter the very foundations of this world’s control. Can he outscheme the schemers and become the ultimate ruler, or will he, too, fall victim to the grand design? In a world of lies, only the sharpest mind reigns supreme. (Some grammatical errors at the beginning chapters. It is fixed later on!)

Time, Tarzan, & Terrible Ideas is a sci-fi comedy action-adventure mystery thriller that begins with a terrible... but groundbreaking... mistake. Dr. Milo Finch, a brilliant, anxious young scientist with more intelligence than common sense, successfully invents a time machine. During what is supposed to be a short, observational test run, Milo is violently thrown into the distant past and crash-lands in the heart of an untouched jungle. There, Milo makes an impossible discovery: he has landed in the era... and the world... of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. Far from a myth, Tarzan is intelligent, perceptive, and deeply connected to the natural world. Milo’s arrival immediately disrupts the balance of the jungle. His futuristic technology destabilizes time itself, attracting armed hunters and anachronistic forces that should not exist in this era. As Milo struggles to reconcile scientific logic with the terrifying reality that he may have broken history, Tarzan recognizes the danger Milo represents... and the necessity of his survival. The unlikely duo forms an uneasy alliance: Milo brings chaotic future knowledge, comic book references, and reckless innovation; Tarzan brings unmatched physical skill, strategic instincts, and the jungle itself as a weapon. Together, they uncover a growing mystery: someone else has learned to exploit time travel, using the past as a battlefield and resource. What begins as a survival story quickly escalates into a hidden time war, with Tarzan’s jungle as ground zero. As paradoxes multiply and reality begins to fracture, Milo must find a way to repair time before it corrects itself violently... by erasing everything in its path. Blending sharp comedy, high-energy action, and escalating thriller elements, Time, Tarzan, & Terrible Ideas reimagines a classic legend through the lens of modern sci-fi, exploring destiny, responsibility, and the consequences of asking “what if” one time too many.

“Life is nothing but a cruel game… and we are its unwilling players.” — Ethan Heart --- After living a miserable life cornered from every direction, Ethan expected nothing good from the world anymore. He was a failure .. good at nothing. A burden. Treated like human trash by society. And yet… he was exceptional at one thing. Games. That single talent earned him a name as the owner of one of the most prominent games streaming channels in the scene. Sheltered within his safe space as a gaming addict, Ethan never imagined his life would be turned upside down— The moment he became the first person in history to finish the impossible game… Ordeal. A dark Souls-like RPG with brutal, unforgiving difficulty and a living world that punished players for every mistake. “I saw the ending to the game no one was able to clear. But, when I came to my senses, I was inside of the game” The story of Ordeal was one of despair. The Apocalypse descended. And the Night Lord shattered the Light into fragments. The Curse of Night spread across the world, corrupting all living things—twisting them into grotesque abominations known as Night Walkers, monsters that ravaged everything in their path. In this ruined world, a select group of humans awakened powers resembling game systems. To survive, they must slay monsters, absorb souls, and grow stronger in a merciless world that devours the weak. Ethan became the final summoned player. Forced to walk through Ordeal once again... This time not as a gamer… But as a participant. He must reach the ending that none before him could attain. “No matter how impossible it seems… I will conquer this game...!” Armed with complete knowledge of the world’s secrets, the instincts of a veteran player .. And the forbidden pact he forged with a Devil .. Ethan begins his journey. --- Blessings obtained: [The Legendary Weapons Master] [Class Change at Will] [The Demon’s Body] [The Blood of the Old Gods] [Insight of the Wise Raven] [Aura of the Lord of Night] With the ability to forge weapons from the souls of those he kills .. each imbued with terrifying ash of war , Ethan becomes the Legendary Weapons Master. But every deal has a price. Each blessing he gained came with a curse. And now, his body is a vessel for darkness. Can Ethan achieve what no living being has ever accomplished? Or will he become just another soul swallowed by the Night? --- Tags: #Evolution #System #NoHarem ... Join the Discord for character illustrations and more : discord: https://discord.gg/uNrXRgS3Xb

Eulyseas Stronghold, a 16 year old teen living a pretty normal life at a prestigious village in the country of the Alps. Eulyseas is a magic enthusiast, since he was a child he always believed and tried many ways to do and prove magic is real. For doing the same dumbness from time to time, he realized he was making a fool of himself, instead of living normal like others, he wasted the 16 Years of his Life. Finally he started living normally, but still magic was everything to him, so then one time while he's outside chilling at the riverside, he tries to cast a random spell he created in his brain, as he moves his hand — a portal appears and sucked him in. When he finally woke up, he found himself in a shabby barn in the woods, then a system board appeared. [Eulyseas Stronghold: Age 16] [Unemployed] [Class, Magic Swordsmen] [Magic Attributes: To be learned] [The Magic Provided by the system can be permanently obtained by the benefactor: All Attributes, Skills, Stats, etc. ] [System 50/50: Condition for the Permanent Magic...] "Defeat the Demon King"