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In the world of Hirayi, your soul has a shape, and your destiny has a name. For a thousand years, the sacred well known as the Bátis has been the ultimate judge of worth. On the millennial anniversary of the Spirit Animal Awakening, thousands of youths gather with a singular dream: to be chosen by a Gabay, a spirit companion that grants power, status, and a place in history. Leib has spent his lonely life preparing for this moment. An orphan of the Spinewoods, he didn't want wealth or crowns, he wanted the bond he had dreamt of since he was a child. He expected a companion. He expected a future. He didn't expect the sky to turn black. While two others receive the blessing of Mythical beasts, beings of shimmering opal and ten-tailed majesty, Leib is met with a terrifying anomaly. Instead of a creature of light, a formless shadow erupts from the Bátis and buries itself in his chest. No animal appears. No bond is formed. The sacred well goes cold and dead, leaving Leib with a hollow void where his spirit should be. Now, swept away to the gilded halls of the Kingdom of Paraiso alongside the new elite, Leib must navigate a world that views him as a broken omen. Haunted by a darkness he cannot control and a depression that threatens to swallow him whole, he begins to realize that the Bátis didn't skip him. It gave him something ancient. Something hungry. Something that hasn't walked the Hirayi in a thousand years. In a world of light and legend, what happens to the boy who was chosen by the dark? ~~~If you want to know the system and tiers that the novel has, read Auxiliary Chapter 1.

Grigor Ash cleaned crime scenes. Blood. Bone. The chemical aftermath of violence. Then he died — and woke up in Hell's most efficient slaughterhouse. This isn't the fire and brimstone of scripture. It's an industry. Every limb, every drop of agony, is logged and harvested. Death isn't an escape here — it's a quota reset. And the damned? They're livestock. But Grigor didn't arrive empty-handed. Something is growing inside him. A power they call a Stigmata — a divine curse that could make him invaluable... or make him a target. The problem? Every gift in Hell comes with a cost. And his might just damn him worse than the sins that sent him here. In a world that runs on suffering, Grigor Ash will write a new set of laws. The Sinner's Gospel.

“Where doors may be opened, there are doors that should not open.” Blodeuwedd awakens as a Slumberer within the Tower of Slumber, in its highest chamber known as the 101st Child’s Asylum. Stripped of all memory save for the recollection of his name and a warning never to open doors, he is recognized as a Child who must seek a Parent, for only then may he survive. Otherwise, he remains a lone Orphan. When the Cosmos known to mortals is destroyed, all souls wander and converge upon the Obelisk, deemed as an intervention. In order to endure, they must discover meaning in their existence by navigating the levels called Sequences within the Towers of Slumber and surviving every trial imposed upon them. Only then may they descend toward the First Sequence, located at the lowest depth of the Towers, where the path to Singularity awaits. As Blodeuwedd uncovers fragments of truth after an inhabitant known as Chances possesses him, his reason for existence begins to unfold, and the cause of his forgotten memories resurfaces piece by piece. Will he reach the First Sequence, or will he become one of the doors that should not open, those whose souls are turned into vessels for the devourers of the Cosmos, entities known as Neverdoors?

Every night, he enters women’s dreams—and takes something they never meant to give. Dream Eaters can materialize some things deep within their own dreams by invading and devouring the dreams of others. The more intense the invasion and devouring of dreams, the richer the feedback they receive. Of the six or seven dreams a person has each day, only the last one is usually completely salvageable. Dreams, connecting desire and fear, are like a Pandora's box from which anything might jump out, existing parallel to reality. Naga, an unemployed man, survives only thanks to his parents' help. His only special ability is that he has a high probability of dreaming about things he wants to dream about while sleeping, making him an exception compared to young men who need to rely on masturbation to satisfy their sexual desires. One day, an increasingly vivid dream changes his life...

He was just another man from the countryside—until life brought him face-to-face with the women who would change everything. From the kind-hearted housewife next door to the newlywed running the village store, from his unforgettable campus goddess to the ambitious young village official, even the mayor’s wife—each encounter sparked a different fire. Every relationship comes with a choice, every touch with its own consequences. As he climbs his way out of the ordinary, his life becomes a dangerous mix of temptation, passion, and forbidden intimacy. A story of love, lust, and the cost of chasing both. For mature audiences only (18+). If you enjoy the chapter, please remember to vote with Power Stones!

A little bit of author's spiel under the summary _________________ On a cool, late autumn night, Kayo Daza, a fast food line chef with a lifelong obsession with theater, finds himself the victim of a horrific murder. With no powers or guidance, he is thrown into a new world by forces he could never hope to comprehend. As he attempts to survive in a world that treats him as disposable, rumors surface of a fallen star, The Black Lantern, said to be able to grant a wish to whomever finds it. But the deeper Kayo digs, the clearer it becomes that he wasn't the first person to be dragged to this world, and he won't be the last. Whatever brought him here has plans far greater than his survival. And if Kayo truly wants to return home, he may have to decide how much of himself he's willing to lose first. _________________ We have all thought the question at least once: "What if the world didn't bend over backwards for the protagonist? What if they didn't receive powers for basically free? What if *I* wrote an isekai?" And many yet have tried to answer that question, some better and some worse. This is not a novel idea, pun very much intended, but it is one Remedy wanted to tackle on their own. In this book, you will meet the deranged, likely autistic imagination of a European hobbyist worldbuilder, and an amalgamation of their special interests and guilty pleasures alike, from the Cthulhu Mythos and classical literature, to modern day music and World of Darkness. It will be up to you, Dear Audience, to judge whether or not Remedy succeeded in their self-imposed goal of writing a book that's, at the very least, entertaining if nothing else, and improving as a writer in the long-run. Yes I used 3rd person to refer to myself throughout the summary, sue me I don't care. Also adding a disclaimer to the end, I am a very indecisive person, and may change things about this book after it's been released. Not entire chapters, but like, this synopsis, names of the early chapters, etc. Stuff that might seem harmless, but might cause some confusion.

Waking up as Steve Harrington three years before Will Byers vanishes, a man from our world decides to change the tragic future. He isn't just armed with knowledge of the show, but three impossible abilities: the Dimensional Backpack, which grants him one random survival item (like a medkit or grappling gun) every period of time; Fight Master, allowing him to learn any combat style instantly; and Pain Heal, a double-edged power that lets him miraculously cure others by absorbing their agony into his own body

Synopsis: Shiya de Leyyes, a burnt-out office worker, dies in a freak vending machine accident. Reborn in a world of magic and monsters with a glitched System, he starts at max level with every skill unlocked. Now, he must navigate a world of political intrigue, ancient evils, and the growing affections of formidable women, all while trying to understand the mysterious "Final Quest" his System has assigned him, and the reason he was brought here.

After being betrayed and killed Alex Proctor wakes up in an alien forest, transmigrated into the body of a failed beast tamer who died to a venomwolf pack. Bonded to a mysterious phoenix egg and an Infinite Evolution System, Alex must survive the deadly Wyrmwood Forest using his gaming knowledge and strategic mind. When the phoenix hatches as Ember, a small but fierce fire bird, they form an unbreakable bond. Together, they hunt monsters for essence, evolving Ember through increasingly dangerous transformations. But Alex faces a choice: follow safe evolution paths recommended by the system, or gamble on risky hybrid forms that could grant unprecedented power, or kill them both. In a world where strength is everything and the guild system controls all tamers, Alex must grow powerful enough to not just survive, but thrive. One evolution at a time.

Too Many Losing Heroes Five lives. Five stories. Each scar hides a reason to love again. Told through five arcs, every story reveals a different kind of love — gentle or painful, quiet or fierce — each capturing a truth about what it really means to love and to lose. Arc 1 — Rahul: The Artist of Lies He hides behind sarcasm and silence — a boy who doesn’t believe in love or justice anymore. But when a strange confession turns his quiet world upside down, he finds himself drawn into something he never expected: sincerity. In a place full of fake smiles and whispered rumors, Rahul learns that sometimes the hardest truth is letting someone see who you really are. A story of trust, redemption, and the kind of love that feels too real to be safe. Arc 2 — Raj (Hayabusa): The Boy with the Scar To everyone, Raj is perfect — a calm, focused fencing champion who never loses his composure. But perfection is just another mask. When an unexpected encounter challenges the loneliness he’s carried for years, Raj must decide if he’s ready to open his heart again — or if some memories are too sharp to hold. A story about gentle hearts, hidden pain, and finding someone who doesn’t flinch at your scars. Arc 3 — Leo: The Star Who Forgot to Shine He was born to be adored — the idol, the dancer, the name on every billboard. But fame is a cruel mirror, and Leo’s reflection hides more than anyone knows. When a girl with quiet eyes steps into his world, she doesn’t see the celebrity — she sees the boy still learning how to breathe. And for the first time, he wonders if love could be louder than applause. A story about fame, fear, and the courage to love when everyone’s watching. Arc 4 — Hritik: The One Who Sees Too Much Hritik trusts numbers more than people. He built walls out of code, firewalls around his heart — because data doesn’t lie, but people always do. Then someone begins breaking through both. As secrets unravel and memories resurface, Hritik learns that not every connection is meant to be encrypted. A story about control, vulnerability, and falling for someone who knows how to read your silence. Arc 5 — Neel: The Forgotten Memory He doesn’t remember what he lost — only that something inside him aches for answers. Surrounded by friends who treat him like glass, Neel begins to piece together the truth hidden behind their smiles. But when love brings back the memories they all tried to bury, Neel must face the question none of them ever could: Was it worth it? A story about memory, love, and the quiet heroism of forgiveness. Series Theme Every arc is a different kind of love — one born from pain, another from trust, another from loss. Five broken hearts, one shared story. Because not all heroes save others. Some just save themselves — one heartbeat at a time.

The world they owned, lost in a heartbeat. Asahi and Aletha belong to a family of five that once governed a world known for its many powerful Rulers. When the twilight was swallowed by a mysterious radiance, their realm was transformed; the land, its people, and even the legends were reshaped by the ensuing light. Over millennia, the Adtraic Family’s world slipped into legend, leaving behind only whispers, or so they thought. Now, with danger lurking around every corner, in this new, altered world shaped by the veil of light, the two descendants step from obscurity, determined to uncover the origins of the catastrophic radiance and recover their family’s concealed past. * * * * * * * * Cover art, map, sketches, and all other character illustrations are owned by me. (Turn on Paragraph Comments to see them.) Art by Rexsama, Rainbow Amee, Doni, Me, and some others... Discord: https://discord.gg/gB4yZv7D2A All character and map illustrations are owned by me! If you like the novel and want to see more, consider collecting or keeping your collections

A genius programmer and overworked corporate slave dies from a freak lightning strike while debugging wiring—alone—on a Sunday night. Seriously. Who even works on Sundays? When he awakens in another world—Mrutyulok, the Mortal World—he quickly realizes something is wrong. This world doesn’t just run on magic, monsters, and gods… It runs on logic. Magic behaves like executable code. Mana flows like data streams. Fate itself follows rigid, breakable rules. Armed with his programming skills and a mysterious Root Access System, Limbo gains the terrifying ability to read, analyze, and rewrite reality itself. But every exploit has a cost. Every bug fix creates new glitches. And the gods are not happy when their world is tampered with. Between divine beings, broken systems, deadly monsters, and a sarcastic author who refuses to stay quiet, this is the story of a modern slave who finally finds freedom— In a world he can debug. Emotion × Magic × Logic Welcome to Mrutyulok.

Penance is a prison of eternal damnation for those who go against the will of the gods. Growing up in the slums of District Nine, Nacht was exposed to the worst of humanity and developed a relentless ambition to change it—even if it was in his own unconventional way. After performing a disgraceful ritual, Nacht is sent into penance where he is bestowed a mysterious power along with an insidious punishment.

HERIX is a collection of interwoven sagas set in the world governed by Primordial Energy—a force that grants miraculous power to those seeking supremacy. Across nations shaped by divine intervention, corruption, and forgotten wars, a generation of individuals emerges, forging a passage between humanity and godhood. Bound not by destiny, yet their converging paths will uncover the truth buried beneath divine law, the ambition of their own souls.

When the Arcane bows before the advance of technology, something ancient stirs beneath the ruins of what was forgotten. The Plague rises once more — and with it, the Wolves, corrupted creatures that crawl among debris and broken promises. From the green flames of a curse born of hatred, Igyris emerges — a harbinger of ruin. In a world divided between runes and circuits, the end may not come from the skies... but from the depths of the trash.

Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly thrust into the dangerous and unpredictable world of the Realm Walkers. As he navigates this new reality, he must face deadly challenges, forge uneasy alliances, and confront secrets that could change everything he knows about himself and the realms around him. With every choice carrying high stakes, Sebastian discovers that surviving this world means more than just strength—it requires courage, wit, and the resilience to overcome the darkest twists of fate. Note that the build up of the first few chapters may seem slow. ......... Sebastian pushed himself upright, though it felt as if the air itself had turned to tar around him. His thoughts drifted through a dense, suffocating fog that weighed more than his own limbs. Every breath was an effort. Every movement felt resisted by something unseen—something that clung to him without leaving a single bruise or mark to prove it existed. There was no chain. No wound. No logical reason for the heaviness sinking into his bones. And yet it was there. Relentless. He staggered toward the mirror standing quietly before him—too quietly, as if it had been waiting. A shard of memory flickered at the back of his mind, but every attempt to grasp it made the fog thicken, swallowing the thought before it could form. When he finally faced the glass, he froze. His reflection was… wrong. The face was his, yet the expression wasn’t. A smile threatened at the corners of his mouth—not his smile, but something using it. The eyes blinked half a second too late. And the longer he stared, the more the reflection seemed to grow aware of him, as though it had just woken up. A crawling cold travelled up his spine. “What… are you?” he whispered. His reflection tilted its head first. A smile still played across its lips—thin, deliberate, and wrong. There was no warmth in it. No flicker of anything human. It was a cold curve of the mouth, carved with the kind of precision that suggested practice rather than emotion. The eyes above it didn’t match the expression; they remained distant, unfocused, as though gazing at something beyond him trying but also failing to recall. Then its gaze focused on him It then spoke: “The scavenger of the Sovereign’s lost soul, A legacy bound to us… for the world to behold.”

In a world where power is born from understanding, comprehending reality is the most dangerous way to exist. Every truth grants control, but demands a price: memories, identity… or humanity itself. As humans descend into the abyss of knowledge, they discover that even gods have limits, and that the world is sustained by something that must never be fully understood. Abyss of Comprehension: The Paradox of the End is a story where knowing too much does not make you stronger— it brings you closer to erasure

—Why did you kill my sister?—I asked angrily, clenching my fists. His response was a mocking laugh. —I still remember her last words—he said, leaning against the wall, right next to the door.—"I should have listened to my sister when she told me you were a bad person." Sister…

Once destined to ascend as a Paladin knight, sworn to the church and forged as its unyielding blade, Gabriel's fate shattered under a forbidden ritual that ravaged his body and soul, twisting him from holy warrior into hunted heretic. Exiled to the frozen fringes of the Northern Kingdom, a routine monster hunt in the remote town of Eldenreach exposes a web of horrors: a corpse mutilated with sacred sigils, beasts fleeing an unimaginable terror, and a vast conspiracy that claws back to the heart of his tormented past. Now, with forbidden powers awakening within him, Gabriel must confront the shadows of his origins or become the monster they fear.

In a world where shadows conceal secrets older than the ancient kingdoms, Eryndor bears a power he barely understands—a Legacy of old, that hums with an ancient, restless force. He must navigate twisted tunnels, treacherous betrayals, and forces that he has never seen before. In a battle of wit, strength, and unseen forces, Eryndor must uncover the truths buried in the past—or be consumed by them. Dragged into a game like destiny where betrayal is inevitable and survival is equivalent to gamble, Eryndor walks while carrying prophecy and legacy as the darkness is closing in.