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In a world divided by a vast, uncharted sea, only the Fortunate thrive, while the Unfortunate scrape by in the harsh lands of Hinkon. Tuziku, born into poverty, never imagined his life could change—until a mysterious encounter awakens a terrifying power within him. Labeled an Underdog, he is forced to flee, hunted by ruthless forces from the prosperous Land of Fuyu. Betrayal, blood, and chaos follow him at every step, and survival means embracing the monstrous abilities he never asked for. As Tuziku battles enemies both human and demonic, he discovers that strength comes at a price—and vengeance may be the only path to justice.

In a realm of mortals, a monster was born. At first, it had only one purpose: to protect. To protect those who created it. To protect the family who stood beside it. To protect everyone, it could. To do so, the monster learned to wear a human face. For a time, the disguise was enough. Then the world took everything away. As loved ones died and dreams crumbled, a young man's scream echoed beneath the night sky—a cry of grief, rage, and helplessness. He did not kneel. He did not pray. He did not beg for mercy. Instead, he challenged the heavens themselves. And the heavens answered. Rejection. He who dares challenge the laws themself, his body was broken. His life ended. But someone beyond mortality took notice. "Interesting..." A gift. Or was it not? And so began another life. Another chance. Another tragedy. Reborn in a world where gods watch over mortals, devils shape destinies, myths breathe, and dreams become reality, he finds himself trapped in a cruel cycle. Being above delight and laughing over his suffering. As such, every happiness demands a price. Every bond invites loss. Every life ends in blood. Again. And again. And again. Yet the monster refuses to break. Even when shattered. Even when abandoned and forgotten. Even when the world itself demands his surrender. Is he even trapped, or does he allow himself to be trapped? With each reincarnation, something disappears, something reforms, and something new arrives. The line between man and monster is thin. How much suffering can a person endure before they cease to be human? How much anguish before a monster becomes a human? How many lives must be lost before compassion becomes obsession? How many deaths before a monster finally accepts what it truly is? This is the story of a creature that wanted to save everyone. And the countless lives he sacrificed to become something else. What is it that he finds at the end of his path?

Who says a Lord Ravager can’t be an Emperor? Wei Qing transmigrated into the universe of Honkai: Star Rail. Good news: he’s Nanook’s secret kid—a Lord Ravager, the incarnation of Destruction meant to annihilate Abundance. Bad news: the moment he thinks about the divine war looming in the future, his head starts pounding. All he wants is to lie flat and coast through life. So what’s the play? Well… don’t the Xianzhou specialize in hunting down Abundance? Perfect. Wei Qing disguises himself and slips into the Xianzhou as a sleeper agent, living a glorious three-hundred-year career of shameless slacking and low-effort survival. Until one day, a long-overdue Traitor System finally starts binding to him. And that’s when the real comedy begins— “I, the General of the Luofu, hereby defect from the Xianzhou!”

Noah has lost everything to the creatures known as Curses — his family, his world, his reason to survive. In a moment of despair, he falls into the sea, but the ocean refuses to let him die. The water moves with purpose, closing his wounds, mending his broken body — as if something ancient and powerful has chosen him, and it needs him alive. When Noah awakens, he finds himself in a world utterly foreign to him. Different skies. Different rules. Different people. But one thing is hauntingly familiar — violence. In this world, war is not an exception. It is not a tragedy. It is simply the way of life, as commonplace and inevitable as drawing breath. Stripped of everything he knew, Noah must now navigate a world that does not know him — while something stirs within him, a power with its own agenda, a power that went to great lengths to keep its host breathing. The question is no longer whether Noah will survive. It's why he was meant to.

Hayjin was just an ordinary young man in an indifferent London, trapped between a failing university life and a mysterious, persistent pain in his neck. But one night, in a dark alley, his life ends brutally... only to begin again elsewhere. ​Waking up in the body of a ten-year-old child in the wild world of Alius, Hayjin finds himself at the center of an ancient cult that calls him their "Instrument." Thus begins a desperate flight through bioluminescent forests and forgotten lands, where the line between reality and nightmare shatters. Hunted by shadows that speak his language and guided by a dark power burning on his skin, Hayjin must uncover the secret of his Mark before the world of Alius consumes him forever.

Generally speaking, if I have to get reincarnated into a comic book world, I would hope to avoid the grim darkness of the DC Universe entirely. If I absolutely must end up in DC, I would pray to avoid high-risk death traps like Gotham City—famous for its "simple and honest" citizens. But if I’m stuck in Gotham? Please, at least give me a System. This kid just wants to survive. [Self-Made System Loaded. Please work hard to generate wealth. As the saying goes: Money is power. As long as you aren't penniless, you will always have a chance to rise.] Jude Sharp breathed a sigh of relief, rubbing his hands together. At least he had a cheat code in this dangerous world. One month later. The Dark Knight swooped down from the night sky, crashing through the skylight. In mere seconds, the restaurant staff were left with broken bones and concussions. Jude stood on the sidewalk, staring blankly at the restaurant where he’d finally found a job. There went his workplace. There went his boss. And there went the salary he was supposed to collect tomorrow. "Where is my money?! Batman, I have a shift starting at 8 AM!" Translated and edit of Starting from scratch, Batman crushed my dream of getting rich 白手起家，蝙蝠侠干碎我的致富梦 Author: 火星咖啡 More at : [email protected]/GoldenGaruda

Through the Sky Screen’s broadcast, Kaito summons heroes from other worlds and wields strange tools to twist reality itself. With the system he embraces the art of deception—fabricating half-true, half-false futures that even the wisest cannot ignore. Pirates, Marines, and Celestial Dragons alike are forced to accept these visions, no matter how absurd, as if stripped of every defense. In this false future, Buggy the Clown emerges as a nightmare reborn. After twenty years of secret training, his Devil Fruit awakening is said to hold enough power to shatter the Red Line. Former Shichibukai rally to his banner as sworn brothers, and even the Marine’s legendary hero Garp is proclaimed slain at his hands. Behind the laughter hides a vast conspiracy, one that threatens to upend the balance of the world itself.

Elara’s first life crashed hard. Cruel tricks ruined her name, broke her dreams, and turned the whole entertainment world against her. Friends betrayed her. Lovers sold her out. Everyone she trusted stabbed her in the back. The pain piled up until she felt trapped with no way out. One night, she couldn’t take it anymore. She walked to a river and ended it all in the cold, quiet water. Later, proof came out. Messages. Recordings. Everything showed she had been framed. People posted apologies online. But it was too late. She was already gone. The universe, though, clearly has a twisted sense of humor. Because somehow, Elara came back. She woke up in her own past, every awful memory still sharp in her head. Right then she made a promise she would never break: protect her grandfather no matter what, and never let anyone push her to that dark place again. This time she steps into the entertainment world with her head high. She trains harder, sings better, fights smarter. The same people who once crushed her? Now they get to feel the pressure. Love? Not happening. Her heart is locked tight. But why is it that as she rises and shines brighter, handsome, powerful men start circling her—guys who never even glanced at her in her previous life. The actor smiled at her during a press interview, leaned closer, and said softly, “We should have dinner sometime.” The footballer sent flowers so big they blocked her room door. The surgeon she met at a charity event checked her pulse and then forgot to let go of her wrist. The singer she collaborated with kept calling her name during rehearsals, as if the mic could not hear him well enough. Elara stared at the ceiling one night and sighed. She only wanted to sing. Why did everyone look like they wanted to adopt her, date her, or both? But the worst one came after a concert. The lights had just gone off. Her ears were still ringing. Sweat clung to her neck. She had barely stepped backstage when a shadow blocked her path. She looked up. The CEO of the greatest company in Aurelia stood there. The same man who once said her voice was “not worth investing in.” The same man who had made her life a living hell. Now he held her wrist gently, but firmly. “Let’s talk,” he said. Elara blinked. “About… sponsorship?” “No,” he replied calmly. “About marriage.” Her brain froze. “…What?” “I will give you everything,” he continued, as if asking for a glass of water. “Resources. Protection. Freedom to sing. Become my wife.” Elara stared at him, her mouth open, her thoughts running in circles. This was not how it was supposed to be. Why was the world now skipping steps? NB: This story is set in a fictional world. Aurelia is a country. Solmere, Veston, and Starfall City are the three capital cities of Aurelia. Other cities, such as Lorien and Crelou, are smaller cities. * * * * * Contains few queer characters, messy relationships, slow-burn romance, and some dark themes.

The Redman's Game is a dark fantasy set in  Valdheim — a world built on Various mythology where something ancient is being prepared to walk free and a figure called the Red Man has been playing a game with everyone involved since before the story began. The title is the answer to the central mystery. Its a slow burn dark fantasy specialized in world building and connecting characters that matter in the story, it's chapters tho a bit long everything counts this is a book not novel so chapters tend to be large, it's worth every chapter getting to see characters grow."

He wasn’t the strongest, the smartest, or even the most talented. In truth, Adel was nobody special. Yet somehow, when the world collapsed and countless heroes fell, he was the one who survived until the very end. He watched alien races descend upon the world, cities reduced to ashes, and hope slowly fade into despair. He fought, endured, and kept moving forward long after stronger men had fallen. Then came the final battle. As death closed in and he finally accepted his fate, the world gave him the chance to return to the past. This is the story of a man who was never meant to survive. A mistake in fate itself. And this time, Adel will reshape the world with the hatred that carried him through the end.

"A girl destined to free her species from the cruelty of the power hungry rival nations, will she rise against the chains that bind them? With perilous journeys ahead and loyal friends at her side, her fight for freedom begins. But as shadows deepen and danger grows, one question remains: will she triumph-or will the world drown her hope before she makes it out alive?" book cover art isnt mine!

Ace had a normal life until he met Kara, the most popular woman in his entire college. He considered himself lucky and continued living his “normal” life… until a simple visit to her mother changed everything forever. He never believed anything could go wrong, but that night proved how wrong he was. From that moment on, nothing in his life would ever be normal again. As if he was normal to begin with.

In the vast and turbulent world of the DC Universe—where gods walk among mortals and heroes decide the fate of worlds—one man stands apart. Luke Shaw, a billionaire playboy whose charm is rivaled only by his unmatched intellect, has built an empire on innovation and mystery. Yet beneath the glimmer of fame and fortune lies a secret that even the world’s greatest detective hasn’t uncovered: an otherworldly power rooted in the very essence of his soul. As ancient forces awaken and the balance of the universe begins to tremble, Luke’s hidden gift threatens to reshape destiny. Is he humanity’s next savior, or the spark of a new god’s rise? -----Updates 2 Times a Day-----

Dunia tampak biasa... Namun di balik lapisannya tersembunyi kengerian dan rahasia yang hanya bisa dibuka oleh mereka yang cukup berani atau cukup putus asa. Dalam kehampaan hidupnya, Kaivan Badrika Alijaya pemuda lemah dan penuh luka, tanpa sengaja menemukan Tome Omnicent, kitab misterius yang mampu membaca takdir, mengubah masa depan, dan menguak kebenaran yang terkubur dalam bayang-bayang sejarah. Tome Omnicent bukanlah buku biasa. Ia tidak mencatat, melainkan mengungkap. Ia tidak memberi jawaban, melainkan membuka celah potensi-potensi kejadian yang tak dapat dijelaskan oleh logika manusia. Dan Kaivan… dipilih, entah oleh takdir, atau oleh sesuatu yang bahkan ia sendiri tak bisa pahami. Kaivan mengikuti arahan menuju kehidupan yang lebih baik. Namun semakin ia melangkah, kejadian-kejadian sebelumnya memicu masalah baru. Orang-orang baru berdatangan masing -masing membawa luka dan rahasia Setiap halaman yang dibuka membawa lebih banyak jawaban... dan lebih banyak penderitaan. Garis antara kebenaran dan ilusi mulai kabur. Setiap keputusan sederhana bisa menjadi awal dari perubahan besar. Dan Tome Omnicent, yang tampak seperti jalan keluar, justru memiliki agenda sendiri. Di tengah dunia yang tak terlihat dan kebohongan yang dibentuk seperti kenyataan, satu pertanyaan terus menghantui: Jika Kau Mengetahui Segalanya, Apa yang Masih Kau Cari?

Ryo Kenzaki was good at being invisible. Just another high schooler, keeping his head down and waiting for each day to end. Then a star fell from the sky. When Ryo pulls a dying woman from the crater it leaves behind, he learns the world he knows is already breaking. Beyond it lies the Hunting Realm—a place where monsters are born from fallen Hunters, and something is beginning to push through. Hunted by a creature he cannot understand, Ryo is dragged to a sanctuary between worlds and forced into a choice that was never really his: take up a Kizugami, a living blade forged from wounds, or die before dawn. But the blade doesn’t obey. It judges. As the weapon begins to search his soul, Ryo is pulled into a war he never asked to join—one shadowed by an impossible Eye in the sky, a relentless Kaimon on his trail, and an ending that may already have been decided. Ryo never wanted to be a Hunter. But if becoming one is the only way to protect what remains, he’ll have to answer a far more dangerous question: When the world strips everything from him, can he still stand as himself once more? Character Art by @_iamskiddy

TITLE: THE BAD BOY AND THE REBEL GENRE: DARK ROMANCE SYNOPSIS: Lorenzo De Santis, twenty-two years old, was known for his turbulent past and his unmistakable bad-boy reputation. Charming, dangerous, untamable… his name alone was enough to inspire both respect and fear. Women fell at his feet, but none had ever managed to change him. His father, worried for his future, searched for a way to give him responsibility and maturity, and ultimately to protect him from the dangers surrounding him. Chloé Martin, seventeen, was the complete opposite: stubborn, insolent, and fiercely brave. She never let anyone walk over her and loved challenging authority. Her life turned upside down the day her father, desperate and in need of money for a life-saving surgery, announced that she would have to marry a stranger: the son of his boss, Lorenzo. A decision imposed by the adults, yet one hiding truths and intentions far more complex than they imagined. For Lorenzo, this arranged marriage was a challenge set by his father: to learn how to handle responsibilities and take care of someone. For Chloé, it was a daily battle: she refused to submit, determined to challenge every order and resist every attempt at control from her husband. Between rebellion, provocation, and explosive confrontations, the tension between them keeps growing. But beneath the anger and conflict lies a dangerous, irresistible attraction… How will Chloé resist Lorenzo? Will Lorenzo be able to tame his rage and win her heart? One thing is certain: this marriage will be anything but ordinary.

This world will ask you a question. Whether you can answer it is completely up to you. What trials you go through to answer this question will be up to you. Whether you must go to hell and back to answer this question will be up to you. And whether a single second is needed to answer this question will also be up to you. The question is different for everybody, so the answers will be different. But in essence, they will all be the same. So now, before you embark on this story as [Maxi] tries to find the answer to his question, here is some humble advice: When the gods come and bless you, do not lose yourself within yourself. And do not lose yourself amongst your myriad selves. For a person who has lost himself under the blessing of his god is as useless as a puppet under the care of its owner. (first story ever posted online, i hope you enjoy my mediocre writing skills "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com,") zachscp013-■■■ out illustrator Siphile

Xiaowei, a timid high school student who is being bullied by Wang Xiong and his gang for "protection money." After school, Xiaowei is picked up by his strikingly beautiful and intimidating mother, Xia Ling, who arrives in a Mercedes with a driver. Xia Ling is depicted as a powerful, wealthy woman with an aloof demeanor and impeccable style, particularly noted for her black suit, high heels, and stockings. Wang Xiong and his friends are immediately captivated by Xia Ling's beauty and presence, with Wang Xiong developing an inappropriate fascination with her. When Xia Ling discovers Xiaowei's poor grades, she takes him to meet his teacher. While Xiaowei waits outside the office, Wang Xiong and his gang confront him, making inappropriate comments about his mother and attempting to intimidate him. When Xia Ling emerges and overhears their conversation, she learns about the extortion. With her commanding presence, she confronts Wang Xiong, slaps him, and threatens him with severe consequences if he continues bullying her son. Wang Xiong vows to "conquer" Xia Ling, revealing his twisted obsession with the powerful woman despite her clear rejection of his advances. #NTR #Netorare

In the Dark Ages of humanity, when Heaven and Hell first appeared, the world was completely in ruins. The angels and devils fought relentlessly over control 3 keys to unlock the truth behind a realm called False Reality. As the war progressed, humanity found itself in the crossfire, and legends from across the world appeared to defend it. They were known as the 12 Gods. They were the first ones to use the powers of divinity, also known as “Path of the Divine” Portfolio. With the war won and the realms disappeared to their respective realities, it wasn't long until the world had to begin a new one. Peace spread across the world, and every story that had been created became reality... that was, until his history was born. Reawakening from the mysterious feeling of death, Kiryuu Amuka finds himself in a new world and body. He was reincarnated as the main character of the story he created, Xion Trinity, the adopted son of a baker’s family located in Blackband, a city south of the capital of the Luminous Country, called Chanda. In the Industrial Age Era, technology has advanced to include steam power and other technologies such as machinery, cannons, transportation, airships, and ships, as well as positions, Arcadius Keys, Apollo Artifacts, laws and authorities, curses, and more. With the mystery comes more questions to ask about the world he truly created. Follow Xion as he finds himself entangled with the Lost Souls, lower gods, and Paradoxs, both physically, metaphysically, and transcendently - as he slowly awakens and develops newfound powers the Transcenders gave him. The Sovereign of Dawn spoke of the mysterious nature of the future worlds. As stories continue in an endless stream of lies and misfortune, they also speak of magnificence and truth. The Seraphims spoke of a man who would eventually open the False reality, a man with potential that would be unrivaled by all who approached him. This is the Story and Legend of "Judgment." Or how the gods and Patriarchs call him "The False God."