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‎"I don't need a happy ending. I'll take the world instead." ‎ ‎The world was built upon stories. Heroes. Prophecies. Destined endings. ‎ ‎Then Null appeared. ‎ ‎Summoned alongside a legendary hero, he was marked as a mistake — unblessed, unwanted, ignored. ‎ ‎But Null does not need the world's blessing. ‎ ‎He has Fantasy Omniscience — the ability to read existence itself as a novel. Every past. Every present. Every future the world has already decided. ‎ ‎Yet there is a paradox. ‎ ‎Fantasy Omniscience cannot observe its own user. ‎ ‎Null exists as a blind spot. A being excluded from causality. An anomaly the world cannot define, and divine cannot foresee. ‎ ‎Now, trapped in a world that wants to use him, discard him, or make him its final enemy, Null must decide: ‎ ‎Will he play the role assigned to him? ‎ ‎Or will he become something the story cannot contain? ‎ ‎The Final Antagonist refuses to be final. ‎. - Basically: The Dark Fantasy of an enigmatic antagonist who shall ascend as the ultimate challenge for the 'world'. - What to expect: · Dark fantasy / cosmic horror · Anti-hero protagonist (morally ambiguous, emotionally complex) · Slow-burn romance (multiple love interests with an ultimate single female lead. hehe, a unique mystery exclusive to my story) · Isekai summoning subverted · Philosophical worldbuilding with actual stakes_ . An incomprehensible MC surrounded by terrifyingly devoted women capable of destroying worlds for him. *** If you're enjoying the story. Then, what are you waiting for? Get the latest stockpiled chapters and daily updates on my patroen. please keep me motivated to write more. Join- Patreon: https://patreon.com/MiracleTranscendence

I woke up as an extra in a famous novel. Before I could even panic, a system window appeared. [Mission: Confess to Myles Cortez.] [Favorability: -10] [Time Remaining: 30 minutes] [Penalty: Death] Myles Cortez, the final villain of the story. Apparently, if I want to live, I have to seduce him. Easy, right? ... Wrong. "You think you can back out now?" His fingers tightened behind my head, eyes dark. "Blake, you confessed to me every day with that smile." ...I may have seduced him a little too well.

After being suddenly thrust into the brutal, unforgiving universe of Warhammer 40,000, the main character discovers he is far from ordinary. He can summon crackling lightning and roaring fire from thin air. His mind teems with impossible knowledge, blueprints of arcane technology and futuristic wonders no mortal should grasp. He can even twist reality itself, warping the very laws of physics to his will. At first, he believes these gifts must be the work of Tzeentch, a twisted blessing from the Changer of Ways... or something way scarier If you'd like to support me and read a bit ahead, feel free to check out my Patreon. (patreon.com/Hemont).

Two gods, one hailed for his brilliance known as Light, and the feared and hated for his malevolence, Chaos. When Everyone thinks that the God of Light is the ultimate embodiment of good, they have no idea that they praise the evil and scorn the good. Chaos, imprisoned and humiliated plots his revenge carefully as he vows to escape his prison and reclaim his lost glory. After all, who says what shines brightest is always the force of good?

Died in the cold. Starved. Betrayed. Devoured by the very people he once trusted. In a world where humanity collapsed into chaos, kindness was a weakness-and he paid the price for it. But fate gave him something impossible. A second chance. He awakens 30 days before the apocalypse. This time, he knows what's coming: The freezing world. The rise of enhanced humans. The fall of civilization. And the moment the people closest to him chose survival... over him. But Jae-Min is no longer the same man. Cold. Calculated. Unforgiving. Armed with knowledge of the future, a growing spatial power, and unmatched precision as a sniper who never misses, he begins to prepare-not just to survive... But to dominate. As factions rise, monsters emerge, and the world descends into war, Jae-Min moves from the shadows-one step ahead, one bullet at a time. This time, he won't be the one abandoned. This time... he chooses who lives. Warning: This novel contains graphic violence, gore, explicit sexual content, psychological trauma, and mature themes intended for adult readers only.

In a world where noble blood shapes truth and silence can be deadlier than war, Kael wants none of it, no glory or justice, only freedom. Waking one day with two soulbound motes and the extraordinary abilities that came with them, he stepped beyond the mortal world and into the ranks of the Luminaires. With his newfound strength, he built a life as a mercenary, taking contracts ranging from assassination to theft. When a cryptic request from a noble family crosses his path, Kael takes the bait, lured by the promise of riches. But as the true weight of the mission reveals itself, what began as a simple job becomes a desperate fight for survival. Now hunted by the very family that hired him, Kael must use every tool at his disposal, his wits, his abilities, and the people around him, to claw his way out of the death sentence he unknowingly placed upon himself.

A Fair Warning Before You Read: Let’s get one thing straight right now—you might find this novel boring. If you are looking for a fast-paced power fantasy where the protagonist gets an overpowered cheat system, accidentally builds a harem, and spams flashy ultimate attacks to obliterate arrogant young masters, do not read this book. I do not want to waste your time. This story is a slow burn. It is heavily focused on the mechanics of combat, the psychological weight of trauma, and the agonizing friction of survival. You will read chapters dedicated entirely to footwork, breathing techniques, and mana circulation. You will watch the protagonist struggle to take a single step because his soul is deteriorating. The romance does not happen overnight; it is a slow, quiet build based on mutual respect and emotional healing. There are no easy victories here. But if you want a grounded, brutal, and emotionally mature dark fantasy where every ounce of power comes with a devastating price—welcome. The Story: In his past life, Han Jae-Won was a special operations commander. He died in the mud, his legs shattered, apologizing to a squad that had already been wiped out. He wakes up in a new world as Cain, a boy born into a society governed by divine law, magical systems, and sacred Marks. But when Cain undergoes the awakening ritual, the gods give him nothing. The relic remains dark. He is declared "Unmarked"—an anomaly completely ignored by the heavens. But Cain doesn’t need divine blessings. He has the discipline of a soldier. Through grueling, manual training, Cain adapts to a world of magic using pure tactical combat, spatial awareness, and lethal efficiency. He builds a quiet life, forming deep, grounded bonds with a small group of comrades who respect his iron-clad restraint: Rei, a sharp and competitive vanguard; Liora, a proud noble who becomes his equal; and Aera, a gentle healer who becomes his emotional anchor. But the world does not let anomalies live in peace. During a catastrophic dungeon break, Cain is pushed to the brink of death. In his desperation, he awakens something buried deep beneath the world’s foundations. The Black Veil. It is not a system upgrade. It is not a cool, edgy transformation. It is a parasitic, ancient curse left behind by Elios, the First Unmarked—a man whose mind broke under the weight of survival until he slaughtered his own people. When Cain inherits the Black Veil, his RPG-like system dies entirely. He is cut off from the world's laws. Worse, the Black Veil begins eating his soul. Every time he relies on its terrifying power to save his friends, his Soul Integrity drops, his perception of reality distorts, and his humanity slips away. His existence soon triggers a divine alarm. Terrified of the Black Veil’s evolution, the gods do not send monsters. They send the Divine Executors—humans blessed with absolute, reality-bending laws, tasked with erasing Cain from existence. What follows is a brutal, tactical war between Divine Law and the Second Unmarked. Cain must fight using dual blades, spatial manipulation, and his own blood, pushing himself into catastrophic overloads to protect the people he loves. Cain: The Unwritten Soul is a story about the tragedy of power. It is about a soldier who refuses to let his trauma turn him into a monster, fighting a desperate war to hold onto his humanity, his friends, and his mind before the darkness consumes him completely.

To summarize this story in one sentence: A boy is Chosen to stand against a person who was never meant to be evil but now rules it. In the long term, without any spoilers. It's about a boy who becomes a god but still chooses to be human. A story about the cost of power and why someone would want it. When seventeen-year-old Damon Vale lost his mother, his whole world cracked. Not just with grief, but also with an impossible truth. Damon is no longer just a high schooler dealing with gangs and betrayal; he is the descendant of a powerful Queen of Woewyn, a kingdom on a realm carrying good and bad in excess. Raised on Earth by the Queen who lied to save his life, Damon is gifted and burdened by a power that literally bends elements and is constantly on the verge of purging his own body. Now, ancient gods and demons are pouring in and out of The Multiverse, some disguised as humans. Chronisouls, some torment, some help. For Damon, the choice is simple: Embrace the divine power that hurts him from the inside out, or watch his life on Earth, including the one girl who sees past his walls, shatter forever. From quiet rooftops(literally) to cosmic wars(also literally), Damon must discover if saving existence means losing the simplicity he always wanted, getting something better... or obtaining worse. (He doesn't really look like the cover. I only used it 'cause a friend made it for me and it's pretty cool.)

[Harry Potter Fanfiction + Mastermind Genre + Strategic Scheming] [Early stages focus on survival and growth; a slow burn] [Ambition and the desire for conquest hidden behind a trustworthy smile and seemingly sincere words] Tver, the most brilliant graduate in Durmstrang’s history, has arrived at Hogwarts. “One day, Muggles will use science to observe magic, expose our secrets, and build mathematical models for every spell. When that day comes, what will wizards do?” “Be locked away like rare beasts in cages?” “Or…”

+18 Only !!!!! Vile Creature begins as your typical Iseaki story The gods made a mistake and Dante paid the price. After living a miserable life, he dies and is reincarnated into a fantasy world with abilities so powerful they border on the impossible. Most people would use such power to become heroes. Dante has no interest in that. He wants comfort. He wants freedom. He wants loyal followers. He wants enough strength that nobody can ever control, threaten, or take from him again. Above all , Dante wants sex , good sex. ..Hehe In a world filled with ancient races, mythical monsters, powerful empires, and beings capable of destroying nations, Dante begins gathering subordinates and turning them into forces of nature. As his influence spreads across continents, enemies rise, wars begin, and countless schemes unfold in the shadows. Unfortunately for the world... Dante enjoys playing the game. What follows is the journey of a shameless, sarcastic, and terrifying individual whose greatest talent may not be his strength—but the fact that he is willing to do what others won't.

Fifteen years. That’s how long Dex Williams survived in the world’s most brutal high-security prison, a place where hope goes to die and only the ruthless prevail. He thought his story ended with a cold blade between his ribs during a prison riot. He was wrong. Dex wakes up not in hell, but in a world of sprawling magic and soaring dragons, inhabiting the body of a young noble who has just been assassinated. But this isn't just any world, it’s the setting of a fantasy novel he once read to kill time in his prison cell. Now, Dex is no longer a scarred convict; he is a noble in a powerful family. There’s just one problem: in the original story, the character he now inhabits was a minor "extra" destined to be murdered in the first arc. And so, Dex Williams begins his journey within the Falus Forest, one of the most dangerous and bloodiest places in this world. Armed only with his sharp intelligence and his prior knowledge of this world’s secrets and his experience of living inside the world's most dangerous prison for fifteen years. "I am also publishing this story on Royal Road under the name: Just_mE10

Beneath Three Moons— Where a real world stands, a beautiful world, yet shows no mercy. And where faith in the Creator is a living truth. Boris was born with silver eyes— Eyes feared, remembered, and blamed Chains stole his voice. War took his childhood. Prison forced him to confront who he truly was. Of his family, only one promise remains— His mother’s final words: “When you believe in God, the outcome is always good.” But what if he is tested in the cruelest ways, Just to see if that belief will break? Now free, wounded, and standing on the edge of maturity. Carries great fate and even deeper scars. Driven by a single purpose— The one thing keeping him from severing himself from the world: Finding his lost siblings. An invitation leads him to Entdeckt, The capital of the Neuland Kingdom, And home to the continent’s finest academy—Atre. A place somehow bound to his siblings’ fate. Is it a refuge… Or another trap? A chance for a new beginning— Or a reminder of the countless vendettas buried in his heart— From which he can no longer run. This is not merely the story of a boy living in contradictions. It is the story of a living world— Beneath 3 Orbs. Where stories do not ask to be told— They continue, whether you follow or not. Visuals and official art and illustrations will be available on Pinterest: @OX617 https://pin.it/k5BprNq0V

In a distant past, the seven Ancestral Beasts clashed, and the blood they spilled rained onto the entire plane, infecting humans and animals alike, making them part of their powerful bloodlines. As a small village’s hunter, Liam was unaware of the consequences of that legendary battle. His sole goal was to become a cultivator to gain the strength and resources he needed to avenge his family. Yet, when Liam’s Ancestral Bloodline awakened, he uncovered a connection between his family’s killers and the Dragon King, a connection that could expand his revenge to the entire Kingdom. -------------------- Discord link: https://discord.gg/mefzf3aQJ8 Instagram: eocnovels X: @EoCNovels Cover artist: https://digitalrowye.com

18+ Restricted Content: Explicit sexual content, power imbalance, high emotions, and morally grey characters. One stolen wallet. One little girl screaming “Daddy!”. One alpha mafia lord who never lets debts go unpaid. After catching his cheating ex selling him out, male omega Shin Seoha loses everything in a single night: his home, his inheritance, his pride. Desperte to survive the night, he steals from the first well-dressed stranger he sees. That stranger is Kang Taesan; CEO of Mountain Atelier by day, ruthless underworld captain by night. Instead of accepting an apology, Taesan offers Seoha a deal: repay the black card debt by working under him, at his company, at his side, and move into his penthouse to play daddy to the daughter who refuses to let Seoha go. It’s only until the debt is cleared, only until the child stops crying and only until Taesan decides he’s had enough that it ends. But debts grow, and Seoha is only starting to learn just what he has been pulled into, it's a world where secrets can kill and the ex who betrayed Seoha isn’t done yet. What started as punishment turns into possession. What started as survival turns into surrender. Because mountains don’t forgive. They claim. And Taesan has no intention of letting his little thief escape.

【A false Necromancer lacks troops and is hunted down by others.】 【A true Necromancer commands countless skeletons and becomes a ruler in their own right.】 After obtaining the Dual-Portal, Wu Heng discovered that the original world was overrun with zombies. When the plan to become a profiteer failed, a new plan for survival began. Wu Heng chose to become a 'Necromancer.' Can't summon the undead in another world? The entire apocalyptic planet is a source of troops. Can't survive in the zombie world? Then I'll live and learn skills in another world. From that point on, the world witnessed an undead army equipped with modern weapons. Natural disaster looms, with millions of skeletons. Undying bone dragons, undead kings. (Dual-Portal + Necromancer + Magic + Fantasy World + Undead Plague.) Patreon link for those interested: https://www.patreon.com/FALCON_N

What if the only way to save the world… was to break it? Dominic grew up worshiping the Monarchs and the Mage Emperor—the legendary team who ended a five-hundred-year war and forged an age of peace. But peace is a lie. Beneath it, corruption festers—woven into thrones, laws, and the very order meant to protect the world. The system isn’t failing. It was built this way. As Dominic’s faith collapses, so does his restraint. This world cannot be saved. It must be broken. To change it, he will have to tear down everything he once believed in—and risk becoming something far worse than the evil he seeks to destroy.

It all starts with a bug in the code... An NPC that shouldn't exist... but does. Every tweak makes him stronger. Every limitation, more unpredictable... At first, nothing seems to make sense. The logic twists, the narrative unravels... but something keeps you from stopping reading. Until, suddenly, everything clicks. And that's when the story hits you. Because now, he's unstable. He's rational and emotional at the same time. He's the protagonist... And it's too late to escape. Welcome to... Omnipunk: The Unchained Code. [Only official version published on Webnovel and Royal Road. Any paid or translated versions elsewhere are unauthorized.]

Noa was once the kindest child in the world. He dreamed only of living peacefully with his family, building a simple life on a mountain peak with the girl he loved. But the world was not kind to him: after losing those he loved and being betrayed, a unique love for power, wealth, and strength awakened in his heart. When he was exiled, he was ready to embrace death… yet fate was not as merciless as he had thought. The Spirit Chain — long believed to have been destroyed centuries ago — had now fallen into his hands. This chain grants power, but its consequences are far greater than one might expect… The chain turns its owner into the target of the entire world. A boy standing against the world cannot know the trials that lie ahead. Ultimately, will the chain devour Noa… or will Noa devour the chain and ascend to join the ranks of the world’s most supreme beings? ————————————————— Tags: Male MC, Western Fantasy Schedule: 7 chapters per week (unless I get sick or something unexpected happens) Chapter length: 1400–1700 words Warning: This protagonist is not ordinary. Noa is neither a hero nor a typical anti-hero. He is cold, ruthless, and acts only for his own benefit. If you are looking for a kind MC who fights for everyone — this story is not for you. If you expect a protagonist who never changes or develops — this novel is not for you either. discord: https://discord.gg/jtPPMTDpu

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.