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Kriel, a forgotten outcast in a harsh and unforgiving world, was never meant to survive let alone thrive. Marked by a system that grants extraordinary powers to the worthy, he is declared an anomaly, something that shouldn't exist. Veilborn warriors, Mark Kings, Ascendant Monarchs and entities from other dimensions...alike unite in their hatred of him, branding him as the public enemy of all. But Kriel has no intention of bending to anyone’s will. He embraces the forbidden Void, a force outside the system's control. As he delves deeper into its chaotic depths, he transforms into something entirely new neither bound by the system nor consumed by the Void. A Chaosborn. Armed with his newfound power, Kriel begins a relentless journey to free himself from the chains of destiny, shattering every law, faction, and power that dares to stand in his way. In a world where strength dictates survival, he will carve his name into existence as the harbinger of chaos facing. His ultimate goal? To transcend the very forces that shaped the world—and rewrite it on his terms rising to the pinnacle of all existence.

[Author's Note & Warning!!:- Current story is rewritten version. Date of rewritten:- 03-09-2025.] [WSA 2025 ENTRY!!] [Crownless Emperor] [Devoured by Darkness] A dark epic of mirrors, memory, and myth. In a world where silence binds more tightly than chains, One boy must decide if he is a savior, a weapon, or the last mistake the stars will ever make. Because Ren Calder isn't just walking forward. He’s walking back into the wound the world tried to forget. The world remembers heroes. It fears monsters. But it forgets the ones who choose silence over salvation. Ren Calder was one such forgotten soul buried beneath centuries of dust, where light dared not reach and names lost meaning. But some awakenings do not come with prophecy or praise. Some come with shadows that breathe and silence that listens. Far from the eyes of the living, he descends into realms untold where truths rot, and power does not shine, but devours. They do not speak his name. They do not know what he is becoming. But the darkness remembers…

Ather Vael is tired of the world, tired of its limits, its answers, and the emptiness that follows them. With no purpose left and no reason to continue, he is offered a choice to begin again. Starting from nothing, Ather descends to rock bottom before rising step by step, climbing through the Absolute and beyond it. What awaits him is not just power but a truth that reshapes existence itself. As a wise man once said, to ascend beyond all things, one must first be broken because if it doesn’t kill you, it will only make you stronger.

A world oozing both dread and the sublime, a place so vast where each region shifts between its own unique realities, An incomprehensible number of strange beings inhabiting the vastness of the cosmos in quiet solitude, sometimes Ambitious. An emotional and exhilarating driven story encompassing the intensity of life and the nature of being, high stakes under the scope of disorder, thrilling events and most importantly a journey of self discovery, This is Divine Apotheosis!

Vel is twenty-one, an orphan, and completely alone. She works part-time at a municipal library in Velgrimor, a small European city frozen in time, eats once a day at a community kitchen, and sleeps in a cheap hotel room with walls covered in images of the cosmos. She has no family, no friends, no future — only an inexplicable obsession with the universe that borders on the spiritual. She dreams of space the way others dream of love: desperately, hopelessly, knowing it will never happen. But the universe has been watching her longer than she knows. What begins as the quiet, melancholic life of a girl surviving on the margins slowly transforms into something extraordinary — a journey that will take Vel far beyond anything she ever imagined, and far beyond anything humanity has ever known.

A realistic otaku in his twenties is abruptly transmigrated into Seron, a fantasy world of magic, swords, and monsters. Unlike the heroes of the stories he loves, he gains no leveling system, no skills, and no divine blessings. Instead, he is given a strange “Messenger System” that answers questions, delivers cryptic notifications, and hides more than it reveals. Strong enough to survive yet forbidden from growing, he quickly learns that fantasy logic does not reward optimism—only caution, planning, and honesty. As he struggles to exist in a world that quietly rejects him, powerful outcasts begin to gather around him. Not out of love or fate, but because they have nowhere else to go—and because he is the only one who does not lie to them. What begins as survival turns into an unwilling adventure party, a misunderstood harem of monsters and legends, and a growing suspicion that his very existence is a flaw in the world’s design. This is a comedic transmigration fantasy about broken systems, overpowered companions, and a man who knows the tropes well enough to fear them.

Armed with a sharp mind, a soldier’s discipline, and a psychologist’s uncanny insight, she refuses to play the role of the kingdom’s laughingstock. Her sudden transformation sends shockwaves through the palace… and catches the attention of the most dangerous man… What begins as a desperate attempt to survive court politics becomes a tangled web of affection, rivalry, and desire. She only wants her freedom—but the men around her seem determined to win her heart, her mind, or her power. And in a world where a single misstep can topple empires, Tang Ke Xin must decide whether to rewrite her fate… or let these royal wolves fight for a place at her side. A story of rebirth, intrigue, and unexpected romance, where a once‑simple girl becomes the most captivating woman in the empire—and every royal gentleman wants to claim her.

Have you ever read a novel with such a terrible ending that you wished you could change the story and give the characters you loved the happy ending they deserved? ~~~ I was just another failure of an author, writing stories nobody read, and that never sold. Seeking to improve my writing, I read the most popular novel at that time, Solo Player, to learn what made it so popular. However, as I read this story, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated about the story’s development, which had a terrible ending. Eventually, and quite bitterly, once I ended reading the book, I found myself transmigrated into the very world of this novel. Did I become the Protagonist? A Villain? Or perhaps even an Extra? No, it was much worse than I imagined. Because I ended up becoming the most worthless character that nobody ever cared about in the novel. A character that is often considered the motivation for the protagonist to grow stronger, but also his greatest burden. Someone every reader hated! “I’m the protagonist’s sister…” However, with my knowledge of this novel's events, my worthlessness was about to change. I’ve decided to not only become the strongest but also change the story’s terrible ending! “I won’t let you go inside a Dungeon, it’s too dangerous.” ...As long as I can get this incredibly corny and overprotective brother out of my way! And for some reason, the Constellations won’t stop bothering me. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Butterfly That Flies Across The Universe} seems interested in your tenacity!] [She has sponsored 1000000 Plot Points and the [Demon of Calamity Transformation Technique (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Monkey that Dances in Chaos} finds your chaotic nature amusing!] [He has thrown the [Umbral Chaos Stone Necklace (S Rank)] at you!] [Not enough? He launched the [Immortal Heaven Peach (SSS Rank)] right on your face!] There was something really wrong with the Constellations this time around. Ding! [The Cosmic Throne {Jester Filled With Lies} is happy that you’re bringing despair to your victims!] [He has gifted you the [Jester’s Last Laugh (S Rank Privilege)] and the [Master of Manipulation (SS)] Skill!] [The Cosmic Throne {Maiden that Watches Over Nature} seems happy you’re growing stronger.] [She has gracefully sponsored you with 2000000 Plot Points and Fully Heals All Your Wounds!] [She has also begun to wonder if you could plant some trees for her, gifting you the [Divine World Tree Seedling (SSS Rank)]!] [The Cosmic Throne {Warrior That Seeks Calamity} is satisfied with your battle performance but asks for more battle!] [He has sponsored you with 500000 Plot Points and [Beheading Sword of Destruction (SSS Rank)]!] They simply couldn’t stop gifting me things as if I were some sort of famous streamer for them. “I am grateful, but please just leave me alone already…” Chapters are long, 1500 ~ 2000+ words. During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

"She's kind, pure...and a monster all the same." Viola Caulfield's days were simple. School, the quiet woods, and protecting her shy best friend from bullies with her strange strength. But on the day she turned seventeen, a nightmare in the woods shattered her ordinary world. The girl who once fought playground bullies now stood on the edge of a war fought in the shadows. She must face what she truly is and make a choice she was never given. To save others, she must lose herself. --- Cover art sourced from Freepik. New chapters every Tuesday!

Transmigrating to Teyvat, Jiang Yan Awakens the Immortal Cultivation System and Founds the Shushan Sect From that day onward, the people of Teyvat would learn what true cultivation really was! And so, the entire style of Teyvat changed… Ying: “Raiden Shogun? Do you even know the Divine Sword Lightning Control Mantra?” Keqing: “At the Azure Waters’ rising tide, I finally know who I am—Ten Thousand Swords… Return to the Sect!” Ganyu: “The divine bow has a spirit, guarding the eight directions. String drawn to shoot the sun, feathers severing the soul.” Hu Tao: “Unbelievable! How did Qiqi, a little zombie, learn corpse-driving techniques? And why is she stealing my clients?!” Ningguang: “Osial, I call your name—do you dare to answer?” Ei: “No one can take my sister away from me, not even death itself! Thirty-Six Heavenly Astral Arts—Revive the Dead!” Nahida: “Jiang Yan said he would use the Seven Arrows Nail-Head Curse to get revenge on the Grand Sage!” Yae Miko: “Oh my my, Sect Master~ Are you going to lock me away in Shushan’s Demon-Sealing Tower, or keep me company while studying the Dao of Yin and Yang?” Furina: “The Eye of Heaven, overseeing judgment? I like it!” Zhongli: “Heavenly Principles? Please, my dear—turn around.” ............. .....................

A thousand years have passed since the Variants first appeared from the Rifts. God answered the prayers of the human race and gave them a chance to fight back. He bestowed special marks called crests upon twelve who were worthy, granting them unfathomable power to fend off the wave of attacks. Well… that's what the church wants us to think. Man, being man, found a way. And in the present day, large numbers of the population have crests, and those that don't are treated as second-rate. This was the case with Marcus, who spent most of his life doing odd jobs—until one of those jobs led to his demise. At the hands of whom?? The son of a major crest-bearing house. Marcus is reincarnated into the body of his killer and soon finds that despite being from a major house, the boy did not have a crest. At least, not one that was bestowed upon him by God.

Enter the Forbidden Land and make sure the Eye doesn't find you

Transmigrated into the Uchiha Clan, Kai was completely dumbfounded! Relying on the so-called “ancient wisdom” of his past life, after becoming Uchiha Kai, he managed to scrape by through the great Dao of “lying low.” Until, Konoha Year 50. The Third Great Ninja War was raging everywhere, and as a fifth-year student of the Academy… he was gloriously drafted as a ninja (read: cannon fodder)! He was stunned. That sly old fox Sarutobi Hiruzen… wouldn’t even let him graduate in peace? Uchiha Kai: “…” He had a massive headache! Outside, there was pressure from the Third Hokage targeting him, and Danzo sharpening his knives in the shadows. Inside the clan, traitors were everywhere. There was the utterly worthless Uchiha Shisui. There was the “broad-minded,” self-sacrificing Uchiha Itachi who loved Konoha so much he’d slaughter his whole clan. And of course, Uchiha Obito, who just wanted to destroy the world over Rin. Damn it! His mentality was collapsing! 【Ding! Congratulations, host, on comprehending the true essence of life!】 【…】

Sue, a lowly comp-sci student with no knowledge of Pokémon, must persevere within their world after waking up as a Gardevoir. With the locals and their language completely alien to her, even the refuge she receives feels uncertain. Local deities invading her dreams and using her as a pawn don’t help, either. As Sue uncovers this world’s scarred history, her god-mending task becomes increasingly clear, as does its difficulty. Despite that, and her limited grasp of her own powers, she keeps trying, for her goal remains the same. To survive and make it home, no matter what. Xenofiction Mystery / Slice of Life, told from the perspective of someone with no Pokémon knowledge at all. Major themes include self discovery, xenophobia, overcoming guilt, and forging one's own fate against the powers that be.

Arthur unexpectedly transmigrates into the Harry Potter world, gaining the Game Life System, which allows him to enter game worlds and, by completing achievements, gain chances to manifest items from those games into reality. As a passionate gamer, he should have been thrilled—until he realizes the games he’s pulled into are all the mind-breaking kind, like Elden Ring. Fortunately, as a member of the Feng Ling Yue Ying sect, he enjoys the protection of his sect and always finds ways to lower the difficulty of even the hardest games. And so, in the Harry Potter world, Arthur begins a carefree life of attending school, playing games, and raising a certain little witch. Years later, when he looks at Hermione—now the Minister of Magic, who has defeated both the Dark Lord and his enemies—Arthur can’t help but sigh. In the end, raising-sim games really are the most fun.

Ethan is a man nearing forty who has squandered his life behind a screen. Since his teenage years, he has poured everything into online games, chasing digital achievements while real life quietly passed him by. Now, with reality finally weighing on him, he realizes how empty his existence has become. Despite decades of obsession, he has only one thing to show for it: the #1 account in the world’s most popular MMORPG, Lost World Online—a fully immersive virtual game operated through neural-link technology. It is an account powerful enough to guarantee fame, sponsorships, and a second chance at life. But overnight… it vanishes. No warnings… No errors… His account simply ceases to exist. Ethan spends the entire night frantically searching for answers, contacting the developers through official forums, only to be told that nothing can be done. Without the account, even streaming or professional contracts are impossible. Exhausted and hollow, he finally gives up and falls asleep, deciding to forget his regret, half hoping everything would be a dream when he wakes up. When Ethan opens his eyes, he finds himself standing before the character creation screen of Lost World Online. It feels like a dream, yet his mind is clear, his body well responsive, not even like a game. Paying little attention, he goes ahead and creates a character and initiates the game. Then, his vision is swallowed by darkness. A violent rush of wind slams into him, and when his senses return, he is standing inside a bustling town from the game. Before he can question the missing opening cutscene—something that should always play after character creation—his attention is seized by the scene around him. The town was celebrating an Annual Festival. This was a festival that only ever occurred once, a festival that marked the first day Lost World Online was launched. Realizing the impossible, Ethan hurriedly calls up his system interface—only to find that there is no options menu, no settings, no log-out button… “This cannot be real.”

Strawberry Physician "I am none other worker just as a physician, neither a magician nor a technician. But if anybody trys to mix poison in my drinks or food, please do it in such a way that it doesn't ruin my drinks or food." In a world of Demon and garden which have been filled with glowing fruits were toxic and unhealthy. Sato is a logical young human solves everything with logic. Sato is a Normal Human with a illogical dangerous habits that is he values the logics even more than his own life. He was sold into the Demon Realm for the Service for "Handful Of Coins" By his genius clinical technique he was summoned by Queen who makes the Realm shock. She appointed him ( Male ) in Lady - In - Waiting. He doesn't care even of robbery or Demonic mysteries. He only cares of Anatomy Science, Physics, and the Hidden Poisons in Small Lab which he made in Demon Realm but for the Humany he solves Mysterious Cases. Although he tastes foods and drinks for protection of Lyra ( The Famous Princess ) the town has its own Playboy's House where he treats everyone like a Physical & Little Biological experiments with his companion Zharkh. But he is careless too as he test Poisons or do Experiments on his own body. This is an Ultimate Slow-Burn Story: A Romance which is built of Demonic Princess And A Human with lots of Punches and the Mysteries. "Sato might be like a Hero. But he is a Strawberry to his Princess."

We were too close. I knew we were too close, but neither of us moved. The office was dark except for the glow of our laptops. It was past midnight. We'd been working for hours, building the case, connecting pieces, and somewhere along the way we'd ended up on the same side of the desk. Shoulders almost touching. Close enough that I could smell his cologne. "This is a bad idea," I whispered. "I know." "We agreed, Fake engagement. Professional. No complications." "I remember." His eyes dropped to my mouth, lingered there. "Doesn't change the fact that I want to kiss you." My breath caught. "Roman..." "Tell me you don't want it too." His voice was rough, low. "Tell me I'm reading this wrong and I'll move. I'll go back to my side of the desk and we'll pretend this never happened." I should have said it. Should have lied. But I was so tired of lying. "I can't," I whispered. "Can't what?" "Tell you that you're wrong." Something flashed in his eyes—dark, hungry. He leaned in slowly, giving me time to pull away. I didn't. Journalist Amara Reyes has spent sixteen years chasing the truth about her father's death. Heart attack, they said. Case closed. Everyone moved on ,everyone except Amara. Now someone is watching her every move. Roses appear where they shouldn't, messages turn from warnings to threats, and the closer she gets to the truth about what really happened sixteen years ago, the more dangerous everything becomes. Roman Vale is a billionaire CEO who doesn't tolerate loose ends—cold, ruthless, the kind of man who can destroy you with a single phone call. When Amara starts digging into Vale Industries, he sees one thing: a problem that needs handling. But Amara doesn't handle easily. When blackmail forces them into a fake engagement, the line between enemies and allies blurs. She needs his resources, he needs her silence, but the deeper they dig, the more they realize their fathers' deaths sixteen years ago weren't coincidences-they were murders. Two fathers. Two deaths. One killer hiding in plain sight. Trust the wrong person and they're dead. Trust each other and they might just survive. But falling in love? That was never supposed to happen.