mystery

Eli Hale has always kept his head down. Not just because of the anxiety that never really goes away, but because that is how he was raised. Quiet house. Small town. No questions. His mom, Lydia, kept their life simple in Port Virel. His father died before he was born, and the rest of the family slowly faded out of the picture. Eli learned early that it was easier not to dig too deep. Then his mother disappears. The explanation he is given does not make sense. Before he can even process it, something happens to him that he should not have survived. After that night, things feel different. He notices details other people brush off. Strange pauses. Reactions that come a second too late. Moments that feel slightly wrong. It starts to feel like the world is thinner than it should be. What Eli does not know is that reality runs on opposites. Every force has a counterforce. Pressure and release. Known and unknown. Presence and absence. Most people never think about that balance. A small number are born tied to it. They carry Binaries, opposing forces that shape how reality behaves around them. Power does not come from spells or elements. It comes from alignment. The more someone lives in sync with their Binary, the stronger it becomes. Growth is not about talent. It is about surviving what should have killed you. And the further someone advances, the more the power begins to change them in return. Governments are aware of it. Institutions manage it. Parts of history have been rewritten because of it. The public has no idea how much of the world is built on something unstable. Eli does not know any of this yet. He only knows that people have started watching him. They test him without saying that is what they are doing. They offer help that feels conditional. The academy that recruits him presents itself as elite and necessary. It promises structure, discipline, and answers. What it really offers is exposure to others like him and a look at how dangerous this hidden system actually is. Whatever Eli survived was not random. And whatever he is carrying is not small.

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I, Roland, have been reborn. Opening my eyes wasn't a hallucination—it was a face full of... cleavage!Looking at the magnificent, gold-shimmering palace surrounding me, I felt certain that my life was destined for greatness. Though, the people around me did look a bit terrified...Wait. Terrified?

As the war between global confederation and resistance intensified, both factions decided to use their warheads. A syndicate scientist named Edward White, realised that the war is going too war and tried to discourage his superiors to stop providing arms to both side. But sadly his superior especially John Doe didn't care about it, and believed that syndicate could somehow ensure the planets survival and continue to profit from war. John realising that syndicate is too blind ob the war between global government and rebels, decided to escape the planet alone. His personal gigantic laboratory is infact a giant space arc. Before the warheads of both factions, the nuclear weapons of resistance and sky beams of global confederation hit the ground, Edward managed to escape leaving the nearly destroyed earth behind. One month later, his spaceship/laboratory landed on frozen north of continent of new planet he landed on, the satellite scanning reveals that this planet has all 114 chemical elements like on earth, much to relief of Edward as he will never run out of materials he need. Having left his old life behind, Edward decided to start anew in this new world. Little did he know the world he is in now defy all scientific understanding of planet earth.

Aarav was nothing — weak, ignored, and powerless in a world ruled by strength. Until the day a mysterious system awakened inside him. [Level One Activated] With quests, skills, and hidden abilities no one else can see, Aarav begins his journey from the bottom to the very top. But the deeper he levels up, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Because this system didn’t choose him by accident.

The World of Infinite Becoming

She awoke in an underground place remembering bits and pieces of her memories from hundreds of years ago. During the time she tried to break free people came and talked about a trial. However, as these people leave again, she breaks free from the chains holding her in this place. With all the vast knowledge she has she helps people on her journey and is now back roaming the kingdom wishing to uncover the truths behind these past events as well as keep a promise she had once made. Being unable to stay long in the Kingdom she had to flee to the Alliance. There she meets a lot of people and also finds a place where she can get some hints about the past events. She is proclaimed a criminal, searched by the Kingdom. Their accusation is that she was responsible for the murder of a princess. Yet Feyra knows she isn't the murderer, making her seek out every sign that would lead her to the actual motive behind everything. The events of the past seem different than they have been described, making Feyra have a bad feeling and leading her to discover even more of the dark side of the Kingdom. Will she be able to find everything and get enough evidence to prove not only her innocence but also topple the system of the Kingdom? Cover by @sera_ambren

A cat... That is also a warlock... That likes to eat ghosts. --- Mater Evol Heracy was a prideful warlock in his past life. But he successfully escaped his ill-fated to a new world. Unfortunately for him, he has become a cat. Mater found himself in the modern 21st century that filled with horrors in every nook and cranny of this haunted city. Coincidentally, ghosts are exactly what he needs to grow his power. "I shall feasts upon all the horrors and become the one and only Darklord. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" -- https://discord.gg/QMDetEzXaj

In the year 3000, most humans have become “Synced” – obedient machines under the control of a oppressive government. A small free faction fights to reclaim the four cities. Victor wakes up with no memory, only a number etched in his mind: 307. A strange capsule grants him fleeting glimpses of a dark past. He joins a small resistance group: Hamilton, Louis, and the enigmatic, brilliant Ilio. Amid betrayals and bloody clashes, each memory reveals a deeper question: who is Victor really? And what is the price of reclaiming his identity? In a world where humanity is erased, memory is the last weapon… and the greatest danger.

Di masa depan ketika Bumi telah berubah menjadi sarang monster mengerikan, umat manusia hidup dalam bayang-bayang kepunahan. Kota-kota runtuh, langit tak lagi ramah, dan harapan menjadi sesuatu yang langka. Di tengah dunia yang nyaris mati itu, hiduplah seorang remaja bernama Storm Realms-anak biasa yang bahkan terlalu lemah untuk sekadar bertahan hidup. Ia bukan petarung. Bukan pula seseorang yang diharapkan mampu mengubah keadaan. Keberadaannya tenggelam di antara jutaan jiwa yang putus asa. Namun takdir memilihnya. Sebuah peristiwa tak terduga membangkitkan kekuatan besar yang selama ini tertidur dalam dirinya-kekuatan yang berasal dari sesuatu yang lebih tua dari kehancuran dunia itu sendiri. Kekuatan yang dapat menjadi harapan atau justru malapetaka baru. Ketika dunia menutup mata terhadapnya, Storm memilih untuk melawan. Dengan tekad yang ditempa penderitaan dan sisa harapan yang hampir padam, ia melangkah ke garis depan pertempuran, menjadi cahaya di tengah langit yang dipenuhi kegelapan. Karena selama masih ada bintang yang bersinar, perlawanan tidak akan pernah berakhir.

#Cannon Fodder, Second Chance, Male lead fall in love first, Bloodline Awakening, Possessive ML, Weak to Strong FL, Business World# In a world with a clear hierarchy between powerful Awakened bloodlines and weak humans, Severine Vale never believed in miracles. That is, until a sudden series of dreamlike memories forces her to awaken to a truth she was never meant to know: She is living inside a novel. Her Awakened dorm-mate, Alina Hart, is the protagonist. Meanwhile, Damien Rhodes, the Wolf Awakener, is the male lead—whose story begins with “I bully you because I hate you” and ends with “I bully you because I love you.” And Severine? She’s nothing more than cannon fodder—a side character who dies five years later under the male lead’s 'revenge'. Realising the truth, Severine avoids the original plot at all costs—only to discover that even the smallest flutter of her actions sends the entire story spiraling off course. The main characters begin knocking on her door one by one. Worst of all, fate pushes her into a moment that never existed in the novel. One night, Severine barges into a forbidden room… and straight into the territory of a Villain—Killian Rhett King, a person so ruthless that even Damien fears him. Severine only wanted to stay far from the story. But how is she supposed to escape when crazy leads' presence in her supposedly peaceful life keeps growing… and growing?

Magic isn’t just about power—it’s about trust, faith, and knowledge. Sidachi learned this from his grandfather, the only man who ever believed in him. But when the man who taught him the secrets of magic passes away, Sidachi’s life takes an unexpected turn. In a world where the impossible is dismissed and unseen powers exist, he must face challenges that test everything he’s learned. Will his trust, faith, and knowledge be enough to survive—and uncover the true talent he was born with?

I spent eight years fighting cancer. Lost my hair, lost my strength, and eventually… lost the fight. And just as the darkness took me... Ding! {Cronos Protocol initializing… Injecting Affinity: Time … Innate Affinity detected… INFINITY?!} So yeah. I died, got isekai’d, and immediately broke the System so badly it started arguing with me. Too late, buddy. For I am alive! And not bald! And I'm gonna make it count. Even got a cosmic Affinity no one’s supposed to have, cool Time Magic, and Infinite Mana Regen. Which is good, because the world is collapsing faster than my old immune system. Because apparently… Eldritch monsters are straight-up falling from the sky. Gods are answering prayers a little too literally. And a 3000-year-old organization is hunting me because I “stole” two of their Chimeras. (Yeah, I’m keeping them.) While I… just wanted to have fun. Nah, I didn’t die of cancer and got isekai’d just to roll over for fate again. Let come who may… I’ll beat them all the same.

In the Seventeenth World, only ten percent have power. Ruo Kotaro is not one of them. He is the weakest human... invisible, forgotten, alone. Until he meets Kent Long, the strongest human, beneath the World Tree. But their world is not what it seems. It is an orphan... torn from a greater multiverse by a collision of titans. And watching from the shadows is a man with no name. Black eyes like an abyss. A face that shows nothing. He awakened at six in a world where only one percent have power. He walked the eighth path... Betrayal. He holds a blueprint no one else knows exists. He could have been king. He refused the crown. He could have sat on the throne. He refused the seat of power. Now the Illimitable Court has placed a bounty on him. Dead or alive or half dead. The Judgement Board shows a blank where his name should be—first position, most wanted, most dangerous. Hunters will come. Choices will be made. Bonds will break. Four orphans. One kingless world. One who refused everything. And the King of Evil, waiting in the shadows. Some thrones are not taken. They are earned. Some kings are not born. They are chosen. But this is not only the story of the world seventeen. This is the story of someone who belongs to Omniranked world two who walks between the worlds.

Ghost Temple's lost souls, embroidery tower's female corpse, evil spirits massacre the village, A series of mysterious cases in the countryside; Pulling the strings of judgment, forming factions, too powerful to control, Crisis looms in the imperial court; In the previous life, top forensic doctor Zhu Yu struggled in her career, Only to die young from overwork. In this life, as Princess Xiaoyao bestowed by the Holy Emperor, she only wants to lie flat and enjoy a comfortable life. However, on the wedding night, the feast that heaven chased her to eat was delivered right to her lips. Exploring mysteries, adventuring, seeking the truth, Examining corpses, bones, and human hearts. Using leverage and countering every move. Striving to lie flat, Zhu Yu is serious about it!

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance. It was a weird club that sold strange items, assisted by a servant girl with 300 years of work experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club, exchanging everything precious they owned just to fulfill their desires. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Each successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little. “Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.” Thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss.

Tears fall from the mother's eyes as she watches the suffering of her child. Yet far beyond her reach, beyond the veils of the firmaments, the child gazes back at her with a quiet resolve. "Mother... I am fine now." His voice drifts across the heavens like a fading star. The mother closes her eyes. Her heart trembles, but she honors the will of her child. Slowly, she withdraws her Favor—the divine grace that once bound him to her. And so she lets him go. Freed from the last tether of mercy, the child lifts the scythe in his hands. With a single, solemn swing towards the core of the world, he cuts through the structured layers of reality. The worlds from multiple universes shattered, and from their fragments, the worlds are made anew. — Old Synopsis The beginning before the past, present, and future was more than just a spectacle to the known universes. It created many stories of beginning that beholds the countless truth, causing disparity and disbelief to endless creations. However, the oneself cannot fathom the existence of the true past and neither is its origin. Nonetheless, one must seek for the unimaginable truth that lies dormant within the unknown layers of firmaments, unveiling the inconceivable truth, concealed by its own path. — Author’s Notes Hello Readers, This will be my first original novel and will be free to read. My current goal is to let readers discover the world, characters, and ideas without barriers with my craft. Stories grow stronger when they are shared, discussed, and experienced by many people first. However, this project is also part of a larger long-term vision. The story you are reading is the foundation for my original IP. The world, lore, characters, and systems introduced here are being developed with the intention of expanding into other formats in the future, particularly interactive media or games. Because of that, the novel will eventually transition to a paid format once the core story, worldbuilding, and audience are established. Early readers who join during the free period are helping shape the life of this project, and your support, feedback, and enthusiasm make a real difference. This stage is the beginning of a growing universe. If you enjoy the story so far, the best way to support it right now is simple: Share it with other readers Talk about the characters and theories Leave comments or feedback — Discord: https://discord.gg/C5QmuguVkJ Confirmed Schedule Week 1: Chapter Release Week 2: Chapter Review & Revisions Disclaimer: Beyond Worlds & Dimensions is a work of pure fiction. It contains ineffable terminology, concepts and fictional theories. Updates and releases may occur on irregular dates as the project is developed and refined. Thank you for understanding and have a fun read!

In a world, only strength decides fate. Fate can be changed beyond blood. Kengen Takeshi, is something else. He isn't built same. However japan is corrupted. Everyone is changing their fate. Doing everything to survive.

Ren Wu died once. Two thousand years ago, he was the Imperial Chancellor who governed Hell itself—an Auditor who enforced cosmic law, taxed gods, and sentenced demons with a brushstroke. Then Heaven and Hell cooperated. He was assassinated before he could finish signing a decree meant to fix the cycle of reincarnation. Now, he has awakened in the body of a dying factory owner at the bottom of the modern Underworld. His wealth is his health. His business is survival. His enemies are corporations, gangs, ancient clans—and the government of Hell. While others cultivate to become immortal heroes, Ren Wu cultivates assets. He monopolizes supply chains. He weaponizes contracts. He turns gangs into employees. He turns ancient cultivation manuals into corrected instruction manuals. To Ren Wu, modern cultivators are not warriors. They are illiterate workers using corrupted translations of Hell’s employee handbooks. As Ren rebuilds his corporate empire, fragments of his sealed memories return… Why did his archaeologist parents send him an ancient coffin before vanishing? Why does the Administration desperately want him erased? Why does every ancient family’s sacred art trace back to Hell? To uncover the truth, Ren Wu must do what he does best: Acquire political shields. Build unions. Exploit loopholes. Rewrite laws. Because in this world… You don’t punch judges. You don’t sue gangsters. And you never fight the system. You become the system.