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THE S-RANK DEFECT

In a world ruled by corrupt Cartels, your life is defined by the Hex Grid. Your stats are your worth. Your Flux is your lifespan. When Zorian Sterling was born, the medical scanners didn't just malfunction—they broke. Six boxes on the grid. Six flawless S-Ranks. He was an anomaly, a god-tier talent born into a brutal society that sacrifices children for energy. But instead of crowning him, a corrupt Cartel agent buried the truth. Branded a "Defect" and tossed into the lowest Worker class, Zorian was supposed to be a forgotten slave, forced to serve the elite. They made a fatal mistake. Zorian isn't a normal child. Armed with the traumatic memories of a past life, an S-Rank physical density that shatters axes on impact, and a ruthless mindset, he is entering the deadly Academy system. He is about to face the nightmare elites of the Protectorate, starting with the terrifying sensory-deprivation of Nyx and the untouchable Arashi of the Ushimoto Clan. Zorian doesn't want to climb the ranks of their corrupt system. He wants to burn the Hex Grid to the ground so no child ever has to suffer again. What to Expect: • Ruthless Protagonist: An MC who doesn't hesitate to break bones. • Overpowered Lead: Secretly maxed-out S-Rank stats hiding in the lowest class. • Deep Magic System: The Hex Grid, where using power literally burns your lifespan. • Dark Fantasy/Cyberpunk Elements: Corrupt mega-cartels, floating cities, and brutal academy death-games.
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Gods of Pangaeos

In the mist before GENESIS, Fate and Chance and Others cast tolls upon their names, while the chalice did burn and churn whose crown should be. And he that won strode through the mist unto YOD-VAV-HEH and cried: “Lo, wake upon the mist and create the heavens and the earth and make gods for me, for I have won over the crown and thy mist is mine to rule.” And so as the cry was heard Fate and Chance and Others bowed, But whether it was Fate or Chance or Another that won the cast of the tolls before GENESIS—none-knoweth. .............................................................. Welcome to Gods of Pangaeos. ​This work is a reimagining of the creation myth, written as a stylistic marriage between the liturgical structure of Genesis and the high-fantasy, rhythmic prose of Lord Dunsany’s The Gods of Pegāna. ​In this world, the Creator is a sleeper, and the world we know is merely a "Game" played by smaller, whimsical deities during His slumber. You will find echoes of our own earth’s deep past—Pangaea, Panthalassa, and Gondwana—woven into a tapestry of myth and "The Word." ​A Note on Style: The text uses archaic phrasing and repetitive structures to mimic ancient holy books. If the gods seem cruel or indifferent, remember: to them, we are but the pieces on a board. ​I hope you enjoy the "Game." ​Art Disclaimer ​Cover Illustration: "MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI" by Sidney Sime (1906). ​ ​Note on the Artwork: The illustration used for this cover is a masterpiece by Sidney Sime, originally created for Lord Dunsany’s The Gods of Pegāna. As this artwork was published over 100 years ago, it resides in the Public Domain. ​While the image originally depicted the deity Mana-Yood-Sushai, it has been chosen for this work to represent the Great Stillness of YOD-VAV-HEH. I use this art as a tribute to the golden age of mythic illustration that inspired the tone of Gods of Pangaeos.
Kai_The_Author · 9.3k Views

The Arsenal Prince

David Keller was a master of his craft in Chicago—a man who knew the weight, the mechanics, and the soul of every firearm ever made, thanks to a lifetime of lessons from his veteran grandfather. But when a sudden end leads to a new beginning, he finds himself in the body of Nicholas Braveheart, the eight-year-old prince of a small, struggling kingdom. In a world ruled by ancient swords, rigid chivalry, and the mysterious flickers of magic, Nicholas is an anomaly. While other children play with wooden toys, he is busy sketching blueprints for the world’s first flintlock. While the powerful Varantum Empire looms on the horizon like an unstoppable tide, Nicholas isn’t looking for a hero’s sword—he’s looking for saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Armed with thirty-six years of modern ballistics knowledge and the iron-clad will of a soldier, Nicholas sets out to turn his backwater home into a fortress. He’s not just building weapons; he’s building a revolution. The knights of this world think they are invincible behind their plate armor—Nicholas is about to show them exactly what happens when steel meets high-velocity lead. The age of magic is ending. The age of the Arsenal has begun. Author’s Note: I'm having a blast bringing Nicholas's journey to life! If you're enjoying the blend of kingdom-building and gunpowder, don't forget to add this to your collection and vote and review if you like! :) Every bit of support helps the kingdom grow!
Crispychapati · 15.3k Views

Genshin Impact: The 12th Fatui Harbinger

After passing through many tribulations and defeating countless adversaries, Lumine finally met her brother, Bai Luo. "Brother, how did you become the Geo Emperor?" "Well, it was only for one day." "Then, what about the first great sage of Buer?" "It was a coincidence." "Okay, I believe you, but how the hell did you become the 12th Fatui Harbinger?" "I can explain that." "Then, why does Ningguang get scared whenever your name is mentioned?" Lumine asked skeptically. "It's because Bai Luo stole her Jade Chamber," Zhongli calmly answered. "You did WHAT?!" "Oh, it was all in the past. Here, try this Sunset Fruit; it’s sweet. Want to eat?" Bai Luo asked while presenting a sunset fruit with a sickeningly sweet scent. _________________________________ As the newly promoted 12th Fatui Harbinger [Instructor], Bai Luo was a little panicked. Because the Queen of Snezhnaya gave him a mission, which was to go to Inazuma as a Snezhnayan Envoy. As a time traveler, he knew the consequences of going to Inazuma, and he would definitely be killed by General Raiden. But if he didn't go, the Queen of Snezhnaya, Tsarista would kill him. So he chose the traditional art of Teyvat - fishing. ______________________________ If you want to read chapters in advance, be able to see the images that webnovel does not want you to see and support me here I leave you my patreon. [email protected]/AnimeDarcx (Just replace @ with a) Also, don't forget to give me power stones. I would release bonus chapters for every 100 power stones that I get.
Dare_Devil_1650 · 653.8k Views