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Finn was just an ordinary boy until an unexpected twist of fate granted him a second chance at life in the magical world of Fairy Tail. Initially disheartened by his ordinary status, he soon discovers a hidden potential within. While asleep, a mysterious system guides him into the realm of Bleach, where he cunningly steals the legendary Zanpakuto: Ryujin Jakka. Upon waking, he finds the powerful sword by his side, igniting a new determination within him. With the fiery spirit of Ryujin Jakka at his command, Finn embarks on a journey of self-discovery and training, determined to carve out his place in this enchanting world. His path soon crosses with Gildarts, a seasoned magician of the Fairy Tail guild, who recognizes Finn's potential and invites him into the fold. As Finn navigates friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of guild life, he learns that being ordinary is just the beginning of his extraordinary adventure. With the power of fire at his fingertips and the bonds of friendship to guide him, he sets out to prove that even an ordinary boy can become a legend.

Terra II, a world split into vast planes, where deserts stretch ceaselessly and horrors—roamed without rest. It is a land scarred by self made nightmares that never fade. The Common Era, where the concept of happiness has been abandoned. No story begins with joy, and none end with peace. One mistake—a misplaced word, a fleeting gesture—is all that it took. Strength was never the problem. You survived long enough to know that looking strong, feeling strong, and being strong are three different lies people tell themselves to keep moving. Terra is heavy. The roads are long and boundless like the deserts. And family...family—that has been stripped away. Once? Twice? no, Thrice? You’ve walked. You’ve run. You’ve shot at everything. You've seen your friends perish away, your self-made family rotting away, and how do you cover it? By carrying a carload of supplies through every kind of conceivable catastrophe. ———————— I'm pretty nervous how this version will be received and since i went for both magic and a modern setting. I'm not really good as creating things so i took inspiration from some well known media, so if it seems familiar, i tried as best i could to make it my own. but idk. Lets see, it starts to pick up the pace slowly. It's a slow born sort of thing. short ass rant, lol. Kristen out, peace.

https://www.royalroad.com/profile/814934 "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com." In the tale of history and the shrouds of darkness, who was watching? Who was calling?  The Voices of the unseen watching from the rifts, awaiting their time of calamity. In the Shadow of the gods and monsters, nestled between nations lies a place not marked on any official map, A place known only to those who need it most. They call it the  House of Red-Hill. To the mundane, it's a charitable home for war orphans and lost children. A quiet estate just beyond the edge of the Nation of Aegis, run by a woman once hailed as the brightest mind, but Red-Hill is no sanctuary. beneath its warm halls and shared meals, the children are trained in silence, secrecy, and survival. They are taught not to pray but to act, to kill, to protect.  Each child is raised to not just face the monsters lurking in the shadows but to be bought, licensed, and employed by those afraid to rely on divine mercy alone.  Some call it salvation, Others call it exploitation. But to the children of Red-Hill, it's just home. And every night, when the rifts groan, they lie awake in their beds.... waiting for their next assignment.

Aether Moirai was never meant to be free. Born from the final spark of the Abyss—a forgotten god’s last act of rebellion—he is the last vessel, a boy whose powers grow stronger the more his mind fractures. Bound by the Codex, a system that can rewrite history itself, Aether is hunted by worlds that fear what he might become. The Infinite Library has always been his home—a labyrinth between worlds where every book is a living realm, and every story is a battlefield. But when the tales begin to warp, birthing monsters and rewriting entire histories, even the Library’s endless shelves can’t protect him. To survive, Aether must step into dangerous books where myths breathe, legends bleed, and the wrong choice can erase you from existence. Each journey brings him closer to the truth of his creation—and the author who penned his fate. But the corruption doesn’t stay contained. As the stories unravel, their chaos seeps into the real world—kingdoms clash with empires that never existed, myths walk beside mortals, and reality itself begins to fray. In the end, the Library isn’t just collapsing into itself. It’s dragging every world down with it. And some stories brought by it could end the world in seconds. So can someone like him, survive in such a world. Even more, try and rule it?

(A High School DxD Fanfiction) [Author's Note / Warning] {This story takes place in the High School DxD universe, but it forges its own road. Expect: - Significant deviations from canon events and timeline. - Original characters taking major roles and driving the plot. - A heavier focus on worldbuilding and lore over fanservice and ecchi. If you dislike Issei Hyoudou, fair warning, he's still here, alive and kicking. He won't be erased, rewritten into oblivion, or reduced to a cameo.} Kenji Tanaka is not cold. He is trapped. Inside, he holds the warmth of sunlit baseball fields and easy camaraderie. Outside, his voice locks down: sentences fracture into shards, gestures freeze mid-reach. He cares fiercely: for his family, for connections, for the clean geometry of a well-thrown fastball. But the world sees only ice. Calculation. A face that whispers danger. Kuoh Academy was meant to be his fresh start. His sisters promised friends, normalcy. They lied. Oh, and the supernatural exists too.

‎A boy wakes up in a cellar. No name. No memory. Only a collar around his neck and blood on his head. Nineteen other children stand around him, eyes shut, silent, like statues arranged by someone else's hand. ‎That night, a voice answers inside his mind. ‎ ‎"Axiom. System designation. Active." ‎ ‎Axiom gives him knowledge, not comfort. A floor plan. A choice. A way out. He takes it, and by morning, he is gone from the mansion, alone in a forest built to kill the people who enter it. ‎ ‎He learns fast, because the forest does not wait. He hunts. He builds. He breathes in a fixed pattern, over and over, chasing a strength called Qi. Axiom gives him functions, tools, and cold, useful silence whenever he asks for more than it wants to give. ‎ ‎"Why won't you answer me?" he asks once. ‎ ‎Axiom does not reply. It never explains itself. It only gives what it decides he needs. ‎ ‎Then one memory returns, and it is not Axiom's. ‎ ‎A room. A lamp. A voice, warm and sure. "You have it. The talent. I don't say that to everyone." ‎ ‎He does not know who spoke those words. He does not know why the memory came back on its own, with no pressure behind his eyes, no cold certainty. For the first time since the cellar, something about him did not come from Axiom. ‎ ‎Years pass inside a place where time does not move the same way. He fights. He dies, again and again, in a space where death costs him nothing but memory. He grows stronger, stage by stage, but every answer only brings more questions. Who built Axiom. Why him. Who was he before the collar. ‎ ‎He has not forgotten the nineteen children either. He left them standing in the dark, and the promise he made them stays with him, quiet but constant, the same way the memory does. ‎ ‎His goal is simple to say and hard to reach: find out who he was, and go back for what he left behind. --- Hi! I have so many plans for this the more I have harder for me to put it all. This story is going to be on hiatus for a few days. ‎

The Specialists: Book One — Awakening “So far as we’re on Earth, we all live, we all walk, and we’re all different... but... it’s more than that, isn’t it?” There will always be a set of people — or maybe various sets — different from the rest. They walk among us, invisible yet always watching, bound by rules written before time began. Not all their stories are told. But come to think of it... if we never tell, they will never know. Beneath the hum of cities and the illusion of normal life, another world exists—one of secret factions, ancient clans, and Arms that bend the laws of nature itself. Shadows move across time, hunting and watching those who can rewrite reality. When an orphaned student receives a call that changes everything, and a stranger draped in dusk arrives at the edge of his world, the first thread begins to pull loose. What wakes isn’t always alive. What’s buried doesn’t always stay dead. And the ones who remember… are already watching. Awakening is just the first movement in a war older than history itself.

Ratelsi lives in a world transformed by the Neo Opus energy storm, a world that shuns her kind. As runners, she and her best friend, Timoth were tasked with a routine delivery that goes sideways when they uncover an unexpected contraband. This small, unassuming package pulls blurs the lines between right and wrong, leaving Ratelsi to confront who she is, decide how she must live and if she's willing to fight for a world that may never accept her.

What if, one day, the clock began to tick backward? Call it a power, or a curse—but when you gain the ability to see beyond the veil, it becomes the Curse of the Clock. When a being slips through from another dimension, or an ancient legend awakens, or a dark spirit stirs, someone must hunt the intruder before the world drowns in chaos and the supernatural. It’s called the Devil’s Hour. In the city of Pendralice, the factions are divided—each marked by the symbol of its own bird and driven by its own beliefs. Sikakama arrives, searching for the legendary sword to become a knight, shaped by the story of her childhood, and soon crosses paths with the Raven Tower Division. Here, time controls everything. And no matter how much you think you hold power over it, you’re merely part of another tale woven by fate, in a world that has forgotten the meaning of a knight and the ideals they once stood for. Can you still become a hero… while the clock keeps ticking in reverse?

Su Nian wakes up to find himself reborn as the most feared creature in a fantasy world—a menacing dragon hunted by all. His new life begins with a trembling princess seeking refuge at his claws. As the War, Evolution, and Villain systems merge within him, Su Nian gains unprecedented power that defies the laws of magic and divinity. While kings offer their daughters to save their own skins and heroes charge toward his lair, Su Nian is busy rewriting the rules of the world. He isn't just a beast; he is a dragon with the mind of a capitalist and the heart of a hundred nuclear reactors. From kingdom building to mastering modern technology in a realm of sorcery, this is the legend of the ultimate monster. Experience a unique tale of sweet romance, strategic progression, and the rise of a dragon that even the gods fear. -- This story is also being updated on Royal Road.

This is a collection of urban horror and supernatural stories. Each tale unfolds in familiar corners of the city, yet hides chilling truths that will send shivers down your spine. Within these pages, you will meet an old man downstairs feeding ants, only to discover the insects spelling out terrifying secrets. You will cross paths with a woman walking her dog at three in the morning, her silent puppy casting an eerie shadow. You will witness quilts on the rooftop moving on their own, and children’s slides creaking in the dead of night with no one around. These strange occurrences happen all around us: an elevator signaling overload even when you’re alone, an extra step appearing in the basement, a window across the street where someone seems to be always watching, and a mysterious vibration in your pocket late at night. Every ordinary moment may conceal unexplainable, unnatural phenomena. These are not distant legends. They are urban horror stories unfolding right beside you. When you walk home alone at night, when your reflection in the mirror acts strange, when you hear a sound that shouldn’t be there — remember this: Once you notice something, you can never unsee it. Open this book, and let these urban tales fill you with bone-deep cold and lingering dread.

"I told you." He murmurs, his hand trailing over my ankle, and slowly upwards my exposed thigh. "I said you would always be mine." His smooth, velvety voice deepens my fear and trepidation. What part of that wasn't clear enough to you? Tell me, Chayanne." He adds, caressing my cheek as his finger finds its way into my core. I let out a broken sob. "Please. . . Please Kael." The amused smile that plays on his lips tells me there would be no mercy. The last thing I remember is completing my wedding and heading home in a car with my newlywed husband. But I had woken up and found myself naked and tied to a small iron bed. The exact same place it had all begun. And with a man who shouldn't be here. A man whose deep obsession with me clings like fastened shackles. When I entered into a fetish relationship with my bodyguard three years ago, I had an inkling I was playing with fire. But I had pushed it aside, thinking it would only scald at most. What I never saw was his deep obsession with me. I thought it was over when I got him locked up at an asylum. I thought I had successfully escaped him. But now I am back where it all began. Trapped once again in his psychotic obsession.

After ten years of marriage and two years of hard-fought sobriety, Scott Adams has learned to live with the silence, until his past knocks on the door. Once, Summer was his salvation, gentle, patient, everything he wasn’t. But when his debts came due, she sacrificed herself to the men who came to collect, and somewhere along the way, she stopped coming home. Now she’s back, covered in tattoos, crying at his doorstep, whispering apologies through shaking lips. Out of guilt, loneliness, and the ghost of old love, Scott lets her in. But their reunion is a fragile illusion. Summer cooks dinner, hums softly, and clings to him with desperate affection, her love curdled into obsession. Scott plays along, haunted by what she became and what he caused. As their past sins resurface and new temptations close in, both are forced to confront the darkness that binds them. Can they survive the trials that broke them once before, or will love, twisted by guilt and desire, finally tear them apart for good?

When the Lin Clan is annihilated overnight, fourteen-year-old Lin Shuan loses everything. Branded as a cursed genius unable to cultivate, he discovers that the mysterious seal on his forehead hides the legendary Frost Divine Heart—an ancient power connected to a secret buried for millions of years. Pursued by powerful sects and drawn into a conflict surrounding the forbidden Nirvana Scripture, Lin Shuan must grow stronger to avenge his family and uncover the truth behind his destiny. But as ancient clans awaken and gods begin moving in the shadows, he learns that the destruction of the Lin Clan was only the beginning. To survive, he must challenge emperors, cosmic overlords, and beings who stand above heaven itself. The battle for revenge will become a battle for the Nirvana Deity.

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: 3500–4500 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.

A person transmigrated into the body of the most unfortunate person, Hu Yuhao the Son in law of the sea god Tang San. When the heavens take something from you they give me something back. In this case his Spirit eyes evolved into Eyes of Truth the can unveil the mysterious of the world.

Lìngxiāo was hired to kill the ghost. Instead, he married it. Life needs only two things: the thing you love, and the obsession to keep it with you. A young, smiling exorcist—whose lips have forgotten how to show pain or anger—roams the land with two aims: to save common people from darkness, and to solve the mystery of his own father's death. A death for which he is blamed. Then he is summoned back to his hometown, Yún Xi—now cursed—to cleanse it of an unknown Red Robe Ghost. But fate had other plans. He did not only uncover the mystery behind the ghost… but the mystery behind himself. The ghost became his tears—long forgotten how to fall. Their story remains untold. But his journey to find his identity does not end there. And that is how he goes where he belongs—even if he never knew it existed. A side novel set in the System Tearstone realm. Author's Note: Extremely sorry for being irregular. But I will try my best to give you chapters that feel satisfying and seen. This is a side novel—a thread in the larger Tearstone world. It stands alone, but it also carries the echo of something bigger. I hope you enjoy the journey.♡

In a huge, black mansion lived a mysterious yet dangerous man—Lucca Knight. No one dared to get close to him, for his power had overthrown many enemies. But one day, his master told him that his life would only last for a year. If he wished to live for eternity, he had to find the ring—a ring that held the power of everlasting life. Finding it, however, would not be easy. He first had to locate its keeper. On the other hand, Seraphina Blake— a hopeless and depressive woman whose life was in chaos struggled to get by. Love was the last thing she believed in until her path collided with Lucca's in the deadly hunt for the ring. One sought eternity. The other just wanted to live. But the ring may demanded more than either was willing to give.

Vinnie was a thirty-four-year-old financial analyst in Hoboken whose life ended on a rain-slicked Turnpike, only to restart in 1999 at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. He has transmigrated into the body of the heir to a small, fractured crime family, just as Tony Soprano’s era is beginning to bloom. Bound to the Made Man Path System, Vinnie must navigate the deadly politics of the DiMeo crime family using a survival interface that tracks his Respect, Heat, and Sanity. Unlike the impulsive "cowboys" of North Jersey, Vinnie uses his meta-knowledge and Business Acumen to transform waste management and extortion into a data-driven empire. While managing a complicated alliance with a prosecutor and entertaining Christopher Moltisanti’s Hollywood dreams, he must stabilize his Morality Index to avoid the psychological rot that claims men in his position. Somewhere between a sit-down at the Bada Bing and a high-stakes territory expansion, Vinnie realizes the System’s ultimate goal isn't just survival—it’s ensuring that when the screen finally goes black, he’s the one holding the remote.