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With the fall of humanity and the absence of the world, how far can a mortal rise? After awakening from his once-wanted eternal rest, Oren finds himself slowly fading, hopeless and yet still living. When he next awakes, once divine, he finds himself mortal amongst humans in a world of ruins and fragments, sealed beyond ordinary expectations. A world where gods are worshipped as creators, blessings may become curses, divinations and rituals reveal truths that should have remained hidden, and the boundary between mortality and divinity is dangerously thin. Enlightenment is seen as natural, while creatures roam freely, Erols being but one of many. Armed with knowledge from another world, Oren struggles to understand what remains the same.

Spoiled by luxury and driven by ambition, Artemis—a young hitwoman—can’t seem to escape the shadows of a fractured world left behind by those who came before her. In cities made of neon-lit ruins and broken promises, she’s learnt to survive by cutting corners and making deals in the dark. But the interesting thing about survival, is that it always comes at a cost. And the further she goes, the messier it gets. As Artemis sinks further into a world of corporate corruption and underground schemes, she begins to realize she’s caught in the unfinished business of a forgotten war. A war with secrets so deep that even its echoes can still change lives, challenge loyalties, and threaten everything she thought she knew. But how long can she keep doing this? Running from the past—hers and everyone else’s? Now, with a buried conspiracy that’s been building for two decades starting to unravel, its consequences could reshape the future of the world itself. (This story is based on the Cyberpunk 2020 universe but is effectively its own.)

The beginning of the apocalypse brought chaos and disaster to humanity. It tore away the mask of society and revealed the cruelty hiding beneath. Ivy Ravencroft experienced it all firsthand. Her family was unfair and cruel, and they abused her so badly that she went blind. Her lover died trying to protect her, and she spent the next five years struggling to survive, until she finally died in the apocalypse. But then, Ivy woke up again, reborn in the first year of the apocalypse. At first, she felt hopeless. If only she had returned to a time before the apocalypse, she could have gathered food, weapons, and supplies to survive better. Still, she was grateful for one thing: she had kept her special ability, the power to create safe zones. This time, Ivy made a promise. She would protect her lover, find her real family, and take revenge on everyone who had hurt her. .................................. "Huh? Why is there a bento box lying here?" Ivy asked, confused. "What bento? Are you trying to trick me again?" Silas asked, sadness in his eyes. "This one!" Ivy said, holding up the packaged meal and waving it at him. "What the... where did that come from?" Silas stared at it in shock. Ivy’s eyes widened. She realized something, only she could see these items, and when she picked them up, they became real. "Can… I buy it from you?" Silas asked, unsure. "Of course. But I won't give it to you for free." Ivy smiled like a fox. Silas closed his eyes; he was ready for her to demand something sky-high and said, "Okay. Tell me how many gold bars you want." Ivy smiled and teased, "I don't want gold bars; they are way too cheap. I want one kiss." Silas: Blushing hard. His subordinates: "..." This wave of dog food was too unexpected! ....................................................... With the supplies, picking a superpower and a safe zone superpower, Ivy built her own residential area. She gained Kindness Energy and multiplied supplies with the help of Temporal Storage. While other bases struggled to make a simple house, she used her golden finger to make luxurious buildings and rent them out, becoming the big shot in the apocalypse.

In the far reaches of space, where empires rise and fall in silence, a rogue crew aboard a ship unlike any other carves its path through the void. Their leader — enigmatic, dangerous, and driven by something deeper than conquest — leaves a trail of havoc wherever he goes. But this isn’t just a story of rebellion. It’s a story of purpose. Of fate. Of whether the stars themselves can be bent to one man’s will. TARTARUSIOS blends high-stakes action with mystery and mythic undertones. The ship is more than metal — it’s legend. The crew, more than criminals — they’re chosen. And as their journey unfolds, the question remains: will they reach their goal, or will destiny rewrite their course?

[Warning!!! Adult Content!!! R18!!!] All his life Damian has endured abandonment but his fiancé's betrayal with a senior associate was the last straw that broke the camels back. Shattered, Damian ended his life with a bullet to the head. [Rejoice, you have been chosen to become one of the seven potential successors of the demon lord!] [Good Luck. You will need it] Instead of death, Damian is given a second chance at life but as one of the seven princes of hell. The Introduction of the system into his life turned it into something adventurous. Tasked with sleeping with virgins, seducing the righteous and spreading immorality to the entire realm, Damian is exposed to a world he never knew existed. "But wait, you mean I also inherited a three wives as well?" "What do you mean they are the jealous types and I'm not allowed to get married?" --- Daily Release: 4 chapters minimum and 5 maximum Discord: https://discord.gg/MkFeQnjuu2

LEGION ACADEMY: ARC I 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.

With a stroke of misfortune, Lucas lost his life at the hands of a madman. Yet fate granted him another chance. Reincarnation into a new world. only for him to lose his family while still young. In a realm brimming with magic and secrets, Lucas, now named Amon, leads a poor and ordinary life, no different from any commoner. Upon awakening his class, Amon got a mysterious Death-related Class. However, its true powers remain dormant, its potential unknown even to him. Whether it is a blessing or a curse is yet to be seen. One fateful night changes everything, opening the path to Arcadia Academy. Will his destiny finally change after joining academy? Can he rise to power? Or will his cursed luck drag him into even greater danger? Will he be swallowed by death once again? Follow Amon’s journey as he unravels the secrets of the world, driven by curiosity, while struggling to survive between life and death. Thus, a new journey begins… --- Read my review for more information about novel. And you can ask me questions there. --- You can Support me on: https://ko-fi.com/lolman2020 Discord Link: https://discord.gg/dtFkwXFrNm

Ghost portals opened all across the world, and getting possessed seemed as common as catching a fever. As such, humanity was forced to live in safe zones that were steadily shrinking day by day. Yet to Lana, nothing was new. She was reborn on the day when the true daughter of the Almond family returned. She watched as Brenda, her murderer from the past life, was pampered by the Almond siblings. “Lana, you should know your place and leave.” Eldest Young Almond ordered with glacial disdain. “A wretch like you never belonged to the Almond Family. Pitiful mutt.” Second Young Master Almond chuckled, his venom-laced words resounding, “And if possible, stop comparing yourself to Brenda. She is a rare awakened Dream Warden, while you... sigh. Marry a beggar, and that would be the grandest achievement in your life.” “I always wondered why a dim-witted person like her ended up as our sister. Sigh... I am concerned that she might perish after being possessed by a roadside ghost.” The Third Young Master derided. For safety and peace, Lana left the Almond family and forged her own empire. Trash? She became a supreme Talisman Practitioner! Marry a beggar? The wealthy heirs in Brookvale lined up to wed her! Die in the hands of a roadside ghost? The specters in the ghost zones trembled upon hearing her name! Poor mutt? Heh! Her business empire earned her billions of dollars every single month! Even her past life’s moonlight was shamelessly flirting with her! Lana never thought that her past life's misery was orchestrated by a schemer, neither she thought that her luck was stolen away by the docile lovable daughter of the Almond family. In this life, she vowed to live a thriving life and protect her luck. She fought off ghosts haunting her world while fighting the mysterious forces. .......................................................................................... Extract “Mister, I feel a connection with you. Would you like to adopt me?” Lana fluttered her eyelashes while gazing at the handsome young man with lustrous black hair. Yet what intoxicated her the most was the radiant purple and gold aura around her past life’s moonlight! So delicious! She longed to devour him whole! “No.” His deep voice reverberated in Lana’s heart, making her freeze for a second. ‘Ah... sure enough... an untouchable flower like him... is out of my league!’ “However... I do need a silver cat.” His words were laced with ambiguity as he stared at her intently, “Especially the dauntless one that loves to sneak into my bed at night and claw my admirers.” Lana •silver cat•: “...” Ugh... no, it’s not me .....................................................................................

She was reborn into the highest bloodline in the world, a Celestial Dragon of the Holy Land. Yet she could not see. To the nobles of Mary Geoise, she was a flaw. To the World Government, she was expendable. But within her lived two souls. One calm as still water. One merciless as a storm. Denied sight, she sharpened her hearing. Denied freedom, she sharpened her will. Denied respect, she sharpened her blade. From the shadows of the Holy Land to the battlefield of Emperors, her sword will redraw the balance of power. The era of pirates will tremble. Because a blind Sword Empress has awakened.

A man from the 21st century opens his eyes in Rome in 87 BC and discovers that he can clone himself without limit. In a time of chaos and ambition, he will use his ability to survive, crush his rivals, and build a power that could change the fate of Rome I appreciate your support on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FranBloodthirstyNovels Weekly updates: Patreon: 5 to 7 chapters Webnovel: 3 to 4 chapters

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon) Patreon link for those interested: https://www.patreon.com/FALCON_N

“If Heaven demands that I kneel, then let Heaven descend and make me.” Lican was born in flames, in a world where strength determined who lived and who died, and where weakness was nothing more than an invitation to be crushed. At thirteen, he knew nothing about cultivation, destiny, or the world beyond the place he had been imprisoned, yet when he finally escaped, he found himself thrown into a wilderness filled with beasts, hunters, bloodshed, and dangers far beyond anything he had ever known. With only his father's teachings, a strange jade hairpin, and a mysterious cultivation manual left behind for him, Lican begins to walk a path unlike that of ordinary cultivators. He has no dantian, no powerful clan behind him, and no master waiting to guide his steps. Instead, his body, soul, blood, and even the world around him become part of a path he must uncover for himself. But as Lican grows stronger and begins to understand the strange power he carries, he slowly discovers that his survival was never part of the fate written for him. He was supposed to die. His existence itself stands against a destiny that had already decided his ending, and the further he walks down this path, the more he begins to question who truly has the right to decide how his story should end. If Heaven has already chosen his fate, then Lican will have to choose whether to accept it—or fight the very heavens that wrote it.

Who says a eunuch can’t fall in love? In the noble courts of Valemont, everyone seems to agree that he cannot. Theodore von Virchow is the duke’s second son. A decorated war hero. A man of quiet authority whose cold composure makes even seasoned nobles uneasy. And he is devastatingly handsome. Tall, broad-shouldered, and sinfully good-looking, Theodore looks like a man carved by the gods themselves. Many whisper that such beauty is a cruel waste on a eunuch. With a single declaration, Theodore placed himself beyond the expectations of marriage, heirs, and romantic pursuits. Society accepted it without question. The court pitied him. The women stopped pursuing him. And life quietly moved on. Everyone accepted the truth. Everyone… except Everetta Whitmore. For thirteen years, Everetta has loved exactly one man. While society calls her foolish and her parents attempt to marry her off to more suitable lords, she refuses every offer placed before her. Because Everetta Whitmore does not believe love should be so easily abandoned. And if Theodore von Virchow truly is a eunuch? Then she intends to find out exactly what a eunuch ‘can’ do. Everetta begins a relentless pursuit that shocks the entire court. From scandalous masquerade balls to suspiciously convenient accidents in gardens, libraries, and moonlit balconies, she repeatedly throws herself into Theodore’s path with reckless determination. She bumps into him. Provokes him. Tempts him. And every time he tries to escape her, she only chases harder. Until one evening, Theodore finally snaps. “You are chasing a man who cannot give you anything,” he says coldly. “Have you no dignity?” Everetta only smiles. “Dignity?” she says sweetly. “If I cared about dignity, I wouldn’t be in love with you.” But Theodore von Virchow is a man who keeps his distance from the world, guarding himself behind silence and restraint. Least of all does he want the stubborn woman who refuses to leave him alone anywhere near his carefully ordered life. Yet the more Everetta chases him, the more impossible it becomes for him to ignore her. Because chasing a man who insists he cannot love her might ruin her reputation… but Everetta has never been afraid of scandal. … A scandalous historical romance about obsession, forbidden desire, and the relentless woman determined to prove that even a eunuch cannot escape love forever.

For two millennia, the land has been ruled by mindless monsters. The hero has descended–and he is dead. Only one knows the truth. In a brutal world, a talentless child might not have the power to save humanity, but with a mind forged in calculation and madness, he may have just enough to avenge the brother he lost.

Power built the Murad empire. Blood secured it. Betrayal nearly destroyed it. Across India, New York, and beyond, Sohan Kadeon Murad reigns as one of the most feared men in the underworld. CEO of eight global empires and supreme leader of the Obsidian Triad, he rules with calculated brutality. His enemies vanish. His name commands silence. Yet even the darkest king had a weakness. His wife, Riyana. And their only daughter— Lilith Mahira Baneva. Born as the final heir. The true owner of everything. When greed consumes Sohan’s own cousins, a carefully orchestrated attack shatters the Murad family. A truck collision meant to eliminate Riyana and six-year-old Lilith leaves Riyana missing and presumed dead. Lilith survives—but her mind does not. Sohan unleashes hell on those responsible, wiping out bloodlines in a storm of vengeance before being imprisoned for ten years. His final command to his eight sons: No war among yourselves. Protect your sister. Keep her away from the darkness. While the brothers rise into powerful men—ruthless, disciplined, and loyal—Lilith grows up in a mental asylum, her brilliant mind trapped in the innocence of a child. Unknown to her brothers, someone close ensures she never heals, poisoning her recovery with damaging medication to keep her fragile… and unfit to rule. At sixteen, she returns home. Beautiful. Quiet. Mischievous. Broken. The empire legally belongs to her—but the world sees only a shattered girl holding pieces of herself together. Then comes the man powerful enough to rival the Murads. The feared leader of The Dominion Apex—half Russian, half American, Indian by blood. A king among kings. Cold. Strategic. Merciless. During a high-stakes alliance meeting, a single moment changes everything. He sees Lilith Mahira Baneva. And instead of weakness, he sees something no one else dares to look for. He takes her. What begins as possession slowly shifts into something far more dangerous—an obsession neither of them expected. In her silence, he finds calm. In his darkness, she finds protection. But beneath the fragile surface of the shattered heiress lies something waiting. Healing. Memory. Power. Will Lilith Mahira Baneva rise to reclaim the empire written in her blood? Will the ruthless king fall for the girl the world underestimated? Or will secrets, betrayal, and war tear apart what remains of the Murad legacy? In a world ruled by monsters, the most dangerous throne belongs to a broken queen.

Elizabeth Silvera lived a simple farmer life on New Havens, free of worry and concern, when her world was turned upside down by a knight from the Alzar Kingdom, Sir Benedict Hawken. From humble beginnings, Elizabeth must navigate a treacherous world filled with war and strife, while trudging through internal struggles. Where magic and martial arts are born, anyone can rise from Rank 1 Mortal to Rank 5 God! This is the story of how Elizabeth and her friends manages to become legendary apex experts, shattering the firmament and slaying gods alike! This is the Chronicles of New Havens! Book 1 Lion and Snake (Completed 2-22-2020) Book 2 Meeting of Masters (Completed 1-26-2021) Book 3 Empire's Collapse Part 1 (Completed 8-14-2022) Book 3 Empire's Collapse Part 2 (Completed 5-01-2025) Book 4 Southern Clash (In Progress...) Estimated Arc 1 progress: 65% Chapter updates are either daily or once every two days. (Crossposted to Royal Road as Four Roads to Divinity)

Caspian Darkwood, a lieutenant stationed in the Middle East, is inexplicably transported to the world of ice and fire, abandoned in a desert near the Dothraki Sea without any idea how he got there or what his purpose is. He will have to overcome hardships and trials to survive in a world filled with betrayal, death, hunger, wars, and supernatural beings. His only weapons will be his limited knowledge of this world and the creative menu from Minecraft. ----------------------- ---------- For those who decide to dive into my story: the protagonist will not be invincible — that’s not how I envision him. However, he will have tools and methods that make his life easier, based mainly on Minecraft’s creative menu and his general knowledge of the world. He can be wounded or killed, as he is not immortal, and although his access to Minecraft’s creative mode is active, it does not grant him the full abilities that come with it: no building structures in mid-air, no teleportation, no immunity to damage — only flight. If you decide to read it, I would greatly appreciate your comments. They will help the story reach more people and, at the same time, motivate me to keep writing. --------------- This is a rewrite. And hopefully, it will improve on the original story and correct the mistakes I made.

Zandren is a fragment of a shattered soul, drifting through memories that do not belong to him. As he hunt the truth of what he was and what he must become, his powers grow. So does something buried deep within him. When fate closes its grip, will Zandren rise to the challenge, or will he be consumed by the truth he seeks?

An adult man from our world is given a second chance at life, only to awaken in the body of an orphan in a world of magic. He quickly discovers that magic is far from a fairy tale. A single spell can break a person’s will, erase memories, or alter the very fabric of reality. Patrik Rosier has no interest in Dumbledore’s ideals or Voldemort’s dreams of immortality. He wants only one thing: freedom. And in a world where power decides the rules, freedom always comes at a price. If he ever wants to peacefully drink a piña colada on a beach, he must first gain enough power to ensure no one can take that freedom away from him. --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/tgdTNZYVKt Join my discord and influence the story - vote on upcoming chapters, share fanfics, and chat with other readers. --------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/PatrikWriter The shadows are shifting... If you can't wait to see where the darkness leads, you can find the advanced chapters on PATREON. Support the craft and keep the ink flowing. Your contribution in the Restricted Section directly allows me to dedicate more time to this dark world and bring you deeper, faster updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- DECLARATION: This story is also present on: FFN, Ao3, SpaceBattles, Questionablequesting, ScribbleHub and RoyalRoad --------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I don't own any character other than my OCs.

What happens when you see the truth of a world before it is built? These are a collection of mini chapters that I will eventually use throughout the actual Science fiction novel until im finished with the actual novel I'll just upload these little anecdotes for you to enjoy.