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The main issue with Xu Tingsheng, who was mysteriously reborn in 2003 after failing miserably in his previous life, is none other than her. Unfortunately, she is only in her first year of junior high school, and he is only a few months away from starting college. All he can do in this regard is wait quietly for the time being. Meanwhile, there are still other issues. Back then, a lot of things went—rather badly. If given the opportunity to make a difference, wouldn't it be the best course of action to try to alter those terrible outcomes by spinning the roulette wheel again with the odds stacked in a different way? And is there really an alternative in some situations? Thus, the butterfly's wings flap. The power of intelligence and foresight preempts excellence in Xu Tingsheng's new "second chance" life, and that, when combined with charisma and character, produces women. Here, he aspires to success while never losing sight of the reason he exists, which his accomplishments are ultimately intended to safeguard and treasure. And in the midst of all of this, youth does blossom for the young, intense, complex romance and impulsive, passionate fighting that never fails to inspire. This is a thought-provoking story of life, on life, on living that is philosophical and profound amid the great, unique tale of modernity it tells.

They said it was only a school lunch program. They lied. After joining the MBG Nutrition Program, Arga awakens a mysterious power connected to an energy no one fully understands. As secret experiments, human prototypes, and the shadowy Dominion Organization emerge from the darkness, Arga and his friends are drawn into a conflict far greater than they ever imagined. To save countless children from becoming living weapons, they must uncover the true source of this power before Dominion gains control of it. But with every answer they uncover, Arga moves closer to a terrifying truth: the energy growing inside him may become humanity's greatest hope... or its greatest threat.

Urknall is a place between earth and heaven, which hosts chosen men, including: Ishaq, Yusuf, Ezra and so on, to drink, eat and share their conquest of Vandor. VOLUME 1: HORSEMEN Stone and Bastion embark on their journey, gleefully hoping for honour to their names. Only to be roped into as a flagman's post and as their strategists by the Saxons. Spurred by angels, Ezra and Yumi take a descent into the Armenian battlefront. Niaz and Zaar explore the whole of Vandor, in search of their general's rankings. Ishaq is a peaceful man stuck in a castle of violence, and in the faraway desert rests Nikolai in the dungeons, too prideful to participate in the Colosseum. A Note from the Author: My goal is to release three chapters of Urknall each week. However, due to challenges with my health and employment, this schedule may not always be possible. I ask for your patience and understanding as I navigate this. My commitment to delivering the complete story to you is absolute. Thank you for your support. This novel is a piece of unrelenting brutality and profound sorrow, it contains graphic depictions of violence, including murder and gore, as well as themes of abuse and suicide. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Cale. A man who has endured countless hardships, humiliation, and the indifference of those around him. A nobody who finds himself living as an insignificant extra in a world that was once nothing more than a fictional novel. But is that really all there is to his story? What caused his transmigration in the first place? Who was he in his previous life? And why are only fragments of his former memories beginning to surface? He remembers certain details about the novel, enough to recognize the people who will shape its future and the disasters waiting to unfold. Yet the more he tries to understand this unfamiliar world, the more questions emerge. What if his transmigration was never an accident? What if the memories he possesses are merely fragments of something much greater? And what if, beyond everything he remembers, he holds the ability to turn the very nature of this world—and even the unknown itself—upside down? In a world where fate has already been written, perhaps even the smallest existence can create something beyond what was ever imagined. But for now, there is only one thought occupying his mind. "I just hope I can save those three kids."

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?

[ CURRENT STATUS: 408,540 Words] [ Status: Ongoing - Long Chapters (2500-3500 words each) ] --- There are thousands of worlds, each with its own stories and legends. Every storyteller has a different motive: some seek power and wealth, others love and revenge. Some strive for adventure and passion, while others fight for justice and peace. In one of these many worlds—a distorted version of Middle-earth—a young man’s journey begins. However, the peace of this day is a deception. Our hero was once an ordinary teenager who died protecting a friend in a gang fight. He wakes up to find himself in a Middle-earth that is vastly different from the tales he knew. In this realm, Elves, Humans, and Dwarves share the land with darker shadows: Vampires, Liches, Werewolves, Hydras, and Basilisks. The history of this world is not what was told in the books. While our hero sets out for the Shire to find Gandalf and Thorin, he acquires a Kingdom Building System, turning his survival mission into an epic quest to carve out his own destiny. --- ⚠️ WARNING FOR TOLKIEN PURISTS: This is a Radical Alternative Universe (AU). While the foundation of this world is built upon Tolkien’s original work vast parts of history and lore have been fundamentally rewritten. You will encounter familiar landmarks and themes, but the origins of races like Orcs and Dark Elves, and the inclusion of entirely new creatures, mark a deep departure from the original books. Fanfiction is about exploration and "What if" scenarios. If you are looking for a story that strictly adheres to the established canon, this is NOT for you. If you want the original story, the books are always there to be reread. --- Author's note: This story was written entirely by me in my native language, and AI was used to translate it into English. Although I have edited the English versions of the chapters, you might still detect slight traces of AI-generated phrasing. Happy reading! ---- What to expect: Grounded MC: No overpowered protagonist. Success is earned, not given. No Harem: While the MC remains loyal to one person, you might encounter side characters or world elements where harems exist. Strategic System: The system is for management and kingdom building, not a "cheat code" for instant strength. Complex Hero: A slightly chaotic yet serious protagonist. A Multiverse Twist: Potential appearances from different anime universes and John Flanagan’s works. Alternative Universe: This is a radical departure from the original Hobbit and LOTR canon. Strictly no LGBT content. –Broadcast schedule: Sunday, (one episode per week) --- the world where the novel takes place is middle earth as seen in the hobbit and lord of the rings books. [author of the books: john ronald reuel tolkien] but i made some changes. sites that are my sources of information about the world: for map: lotrproject.com/ for information: tolkiengateway.net also some characters from john anthony flanagan books will be in my novel. If you don't know about John Flanagan's characters, you can get it from this site: lanagan.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Characters ---- If you’d like early access to my other projects and want to support me, you can visit me here: p@tre@n. com /Shadow-Walking

Arya had always believed that a single truth was the beginning of an answer. But some truths are buried deeper than others. Some are buried beneath a boundary so impossibly thin between the world that knows and the world that does not. When Arya crosses that boundary, he finds a girl who has been waiting for a friend for far too long. A girl who smiles even when she is broken. A girl who does not remember who she is or what she carries within her. And the deeper he digs, the more he realizes: every answer he uncovers only brings him more questions. Every truth he finds only leads him further from the path he was meant to take. Because some truths are not meant to be found.

A steam punk fantasy story. Jack, a content creator for mystery, horror, and conspiracy stories, dies and is reborn as a formless ghost. He acquires the system-panel like ability to get stronger. He can earn new supernatural traits. And he can even evolve and gain new incarnations. The problem is... he is now in an alternate Earth. The one that is still in the Industrial Revolution Era. The one with cursed steam engines, monster-infested sea exploration, mysterious pirates, supernatural powers, mythical creatures, demonic entities, and completely different geography. Jack has to adapt and survive. As he does so, the legends of the Circle of Jacks appears in that world. Transcendent incarnations of Jack made their impacts in this new world... (1) Jack Mystery, the mysterious specter, (2) Judge Jack, the rakshasa of judgement, (3) Jack Night, the human mercenary, (4) Racer Jack, the kamaitachi speedster vigilant, (5) Jack Lantern, the devil puppet who decided to be a bizarre puppeteer, and (6) ??? I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/36721/fictions If you, dear readers, enjoy the story and are willing to support my work, please visit patreon.com/Alkrishna. It should be about 50 chapters ahead there.

A sequel to the wobnovel, Soul Nite. It all started 2 years ago, a mysterious rock crashed into the earth and then... Dude! Stop yapping, everyone already knows this. Yeah, Tom and stop talking like that, it actually sucks. Right, right, ok, So basically after Con got packed up, me and the boys got to chilling but then all of a sudden there where these evil organizations and groups, basically, they're the opps and they're all trying to take us out. But no worries cuz me and the boys goda save the day. Jerry; dude, that last part was cringe. Tom; well, how else was I supposed to end this abstract? Itona; literally any other way. Tom; argh! that's it I'm out. Jerry while leaving the room; Ait. ... Lisa; well, anyway, please enjoy, I guess...

MY ICE AND FIRE She rules empires with ice in her veins. "He has no idea the world is sharpening its knives." Soren lives quietly, unaware that power, obsession, possession, and legacy are already circling him. Between a woman worshipped like a goddess and another who can bend reality through influence, "love becomes dangerous—and protection turns possession." My Ice and Fire is a slow-burning dark romance where business wars, hidden intentions, and emotional control collide. This is not a story about heroes. It's about who survives love when power enters the room. InfiniteSilvermoon Creation (ISC)

LEGION ACADEMY In a world where Energy, magic, swordsmanship, and supernatural abilities determine a person’s place in society, becoming a warrior of the Legion is the dream of many—but only the strongest survive the path. Mason Grace, a 15-year-old boy born into a poor village, has never had the advantages of the nobles and prodigies around him. But after years of brutal training under his father, Mason earns the chance to enter the prestigious Legion Academy, an institution where young warriors are trained to become the protectors of kingdoms and cities. Mason quickly discovers that the Academy is far more dangerous than he imagined. Powerful students compete for rank. Ancient abilities awaken. Rivalries turn into battles. And beyond the Academy walls, demons, bandits, mysterious warriors, and forces far beyond human understanding are beginning to move. But Mason carries a secret even he doesn’t fully understand. Something ancient lives within him. An unknown power capable of nullifying both physical and spiritual energy—a force that should not exist in the world. As Mason climbs the ranks, he will be forced to confront enemies stronger than himself, uncover the truth behind his strange power, and decide what kind of warrior he wants to become. Because Mason’s journey isn’t simply about becoming the strongest student at Legion Academy. It’s about becoming strong enough to protect the world that has never protected him. And one day, Mason Grace intends to stand at the highest rank of them all. The Great Elder.

Aiden Flint transmigrates into the Pokémon world and awakens the Chosen One System from the very beginning. But instead of ordinary starters, the system presents an impossible choice—the Hoenn Trio of Gods: Rayquaza, the Dragon of the Sky Kyogre, the God of the Sea Groudon, the God of the Land Please choose your initial Pokémon. Option One: Select the Green Orb — obtain Rayquaza Option Two: Select the Blue Orb — obtain Kyogre Option Three: Select the Red Orb — obtain Groudon Without hesitation, Aaron Flint chooses the Sky God Rayquaza, setting foot on a path no trainer has ever walked. From that moment on, a new legend is born. After rising to the very peak and standing among countless legendary Pokémon, Aaron looks down at the world and murmurs: “So this is what invincibility feels like… loneliness.”

About: Tear The Finite is a dark fantasy / psychological fantasy web novel. It is not a LitRPG or system novel; it focuses on tragedy, gods, revenge, and the cost of survival. Synopsis: The world was shaped by three gods: the God of Heaven, the Goddess of Hell, and the God of Nature. Each created a different concept of existence as humanity knows it. But when the gods cursed Eve, they created something they could no longer control. Driven by vengeance and forced to survive in a brutal world, Eve sets out to punish the very beings who shaped reality itself. Will she succeed in her revenge, or will she fall into the hands of the gods?

He was forbidden. My brother's best friend. Also the most dangerous man in the country. And I signed myself over to him. Leah Thorne had one rule: stay away from Dimitri Valentino. It shouldn't have been difficult. He was ruthless, feared, and devastatingly beautiful in the way that only truly dangerous things are. The kind of man who owned nightclubs, commanded armies, and made grown men weep with a single look. The kind of man her brother Mike trusted with his life. The kind of man she had absolutely no business wanting. But one shattered marriage, one bottle of whiskey, and one catastrophically bad decision later, Leah wakes up in Dimitri's bed with a signed contract on the nightstand and six months of her life no longer her own. Her body. His rules. No exceptions. The contract is iron-clad, the penalty clause suffocating — fifty million dollars she doesn't have. And Dimitri Valentino, the Wolf of the Italian underworld, has absolutely no intention of letting her go. He says he'll ruin her for other men. He's not lying. Because beneath the cold control and the thousand-dollar suits is a man who has wanted her for seven sinful years — who has memorized the curve of her smile, the sound of her laugh, and exactly how to take her apart piece by piece until the only word left in her vocabulary is his name. Eve came to him broken, looking to feel wanted. She never expected to feel owned. She never expected to love it. Six Months Contract With The Mafia God is a scorching dark romance about forbidden hunger, dangerous obsession, and the catastrophic moment a good girl stops running from the wolf who has always been hunting her. Some contracts change everything. Some men are worth the fine print.

In a world that was once peaceful, everything changed when a species known as the Veyrix began infecting humans—taking control of their bodies and granting them inhuman abilities. In response, the government began secret experiments on humans. The result: Hybrids—humans altered by Veyrix influence, gaining unstable but powerful abilities. Now, as their presence spreads and control begins to fail, one question remains: Can humanity survive what came from beyond the stars?

(WSA 2026 Entry) SYNOPSIS : William was a monster in his past life. Now he is a cripple in a kingdom ruled by dragon blood. Mocked. Targeted. Meant to be discarded. But beneath his calm smile lies the mind of a killer. And within his pendant sleeps a chained dragon who calls him “master.” As cultivation, assassination, and royal succession collide— The Seventh Prince begins his quiet rise. This time, he won’t just survive. He’ll rule.

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

A modern-day assassin is betrayed and dies, only to awaken in a medieval fantasy world as the weak heir of House Albrecht, a once-powerful noble family now reduced to ruins. Stripped of magical ability but armed with superior skills in assassination, infiltration, and psychological warfare, he must navigate a world dominated by magic and politics. As he seeks to restore his family’s name, he becomes infamous in the shadows, earning the title of "The Silent Raven." With no magic of his own, he turns his knowledge of Aether (the world's magic system) and the limitations of magic itself into a weapon, forging a path toward power through manipulation and assassination. As he rises, he faces enemies not only from rival noble houses but also a mysterious rival assassin guild and even a competing transmigrator. Throughout his journey, the protagonist struggles with his own emotional detachment and slowly learns the value of human connections.

[Mature Content] [Made by a human] This serialized story is told through the damaged lens of a mythic vigilante-haunted by a divine presence he was born with. By day, he upholds the corpse of law, by night he becomes judge, jury and executioner. The living embodiment of justice. Edward Quinn, barely twenty. Cracking under the weight of a city built to eat straight shooters alive. And Nearen - the voice of judgment that demands justice be executed. Follow the silent descent of the vigilante into the bowels of Promise City, Vault City's rotten core. And the global wreckage left behind by the rich who are too powerful to bleed. Welcome to Vault City, here, even angels bleed. Clean men become dirtied. And even Heroes fall. Author Note - "This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, nations, corporations and events are products of the author's imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real events or persons is coincidental." Affirmation of Copyright: Near/Edward Ayaka Quinn J.W.Tobi Character Created: April 5th, 2025 All Rights Reserved Any unauthorised use, reproduction, adaption, or distribution of this character, his likeness, mythos, or supporting lore (including Vault City, Promise City, Nearen, The Empress, or Trillionaire and others not listed) is strictly prohibited.