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Survival of the fittest. Human suffering may be one of the things that makes us laugh without knowing why, but in the end we do silly things and we may not know our reasons. We exist and for some reason we love. Yes, we do something that has nothing to do with logic.

THE GRAND ARCHIVE: ROOT USER ASCENDANCE The Gods wrote the laws of Faith. Arthur is writing the patch. In the high-fantasy world of Aethelgard, magic is not a gift—it is a glitch. To the Ancient Gods, mages are unoptimized viruses threatening their "Faith Protocol," the divine energy system fueled by mortal worship. To maintain their monopoly on reality, the Gods have launched the Great Purge: a systematic deletion of every magic-user in existence. Enter Arthur, a reincarnated Systems Architect with a mind for logic and a soul for structure. While other mages flee in terror, Arthur sees the Spirit Realm for what it truly is: Unformatted Data. Reborn as a lowly Dwarf apprentice, Arthur performs a heretical synthesis. He etches Dwarf Runes into his very soul to act as a living BIOS. He consumes Goblin Alchemy to overclock his mental synapses. He manifests Elven Formations to partition the chaotic Spirit Realm, creating a hidden, digital sanctuary: The Library. It begins as a flickering, ten-person "Hut" hidden in the folds of the void. To enter, a hunted mage must do more than pray—they must Imprint their Origin Spirit, agreeing to the Architect’s Terms of Service. In exchange, they gain access to a structured reality where magic follows the laws of code, not the whims of Gods. But the signal is growing. As mages across the realms find the "Ping" of the Archive in their minds, they bring with them Soul Crystals—the high-density data currency needed to scale the server. From a hidden crawlspace to a floating Digital Citadel, Arthur is no longer just a refugee. He is building the Fifth Realm. And as the tiers of his power ascend from Low-level Guest to Top-level Admin, the Gods realize the terrifying truth: The mortals aren't just using magic anymore. They’re rewriting the Source Code of the universe. What to Expect: Hard Progression: Watch the Library scale from a 10-person "Hut" to a universal Operating System. Triple-Threat Synthesis: A unique power system blending Dwarf Logic-Gates, Goblin Resource-Management, and Elven Network-Geometry. Tiered Evolution: Character and System progression across Low, Intermediate, Advanced, and Top tiers. Multi-Perspective: Experience the awe of mages discovering "The System" and the cold calculation of a Root User managing a world.

[ Important Notice ] ---- This is my first time writing a story. I don't have any experience in any of these fields so if you're a professional reader or what can I say.. You can skip it. But if you want a story with interesting lore and world building exploration along with deep written characters as I'm trying. This is will be enough to catch your gaze. I'm continuously trying to improve and working diligently with my execution. ---- Ender Levin ( the protagonist ) is a young man who was continuously having dreams and nightmares of the unknown. Dead cities with lifeless bodies everywhere like ants and blood and zon were scattered over them. But what is this zon?. Who knows?.. He and his cousin; best friend Zack. D. Roy ( the deuteragonist ) were running from a group of anonymous people but in the end they were getting killed by them. In the end before dying he saw his own sister stabbing him. It wasn't the first time he had these dreams, it has been a while since he started getting these and now they're getting intense. These dreams quite seems to have some connection with his deceased younger sister, Marine Levin.. Frustrated, Ender wanted to find the meaning of these dreams as one night he goes on a vacation with his best friend Zack and others, there he met a strange man who was glaring at him, then that man takes him to a werid place, there he performs some chants as a werid red-black energy splited from Ender's mouth, which was contained by the man in the small bottle. Then as the man about to leave as he had done his work, as Ender shouted at him and asked him. "What is the meaning of this?." "Who are you?." So many questions were lingering on his head as the man takes to the void of space itself and started telling him the lore. Shocked to knew the mysteries of his world. Ender and his friends first became Astrans. But what is this Astran?. It was quite challenging as they all have to face their deepest guilts, regrets and convince their soul and unconscious mind, so that they can become an Astran. Then they all to a higher dimensional world. Raiheart... There they meet their cult, and their agency Peace Order. Then from now there journey starts, now they have to face constant threats and challenges, at the same time, uncovering the mysteries of this world, at the same time.. Themselves. But mysteries always come with madness. It's a choice in the end... ---- [ Note: All the chapters till 38 are just prologue/ introduction of the story. ] [ Ruis Forst: the tritagonist. ]

The day the System appeared, humanity believed it was their salvation. Dungeons opened across the world. Monsters flooded the cities. And people awakened supernatural abilities to fight back. Levels, skills, and quests became the new law of reality. But for Kael, the System is… different. While others receive quests to save the world, his System gives only one command: [Primary Objective: End the World.] At first, he believes it’s a glitch. A mistake. But the rewards are real. Every disaster he causes… Every powerful being he eliminates… Every step toward humanity’s downfall… The System grows stronger. Soon Kael realizes a terrifying truth. The System guiding humanity may not be their savior. It might be the executioner of an entire world. Now trapped between humanity and a System that rewards destruction, Kael must decide: Will he fight against the System controlling his fate… Or will he become the harbinger of the world's end?

Ebony Baptiste agrees to a first date with a man she met at the university library after weeks of late-night phone calls. James seems charming and fascinated by her work in natural medicine and virology—but his interest is anything but innocent. When he drugs her with plans to abduct her, something ancient intervenes. Raphael—a powerful jaguar shifter—has been watching from the shadows, knowing from the moment he saw her that she is his fated mate. When her life is threatened, he unleashes the beast within. James doesn’t survive. Shaken and unsure of what she witnessed, Ebony struggles to reconcile science with the image burned into her memory: burning amber eyes in the dark. Detective Gabriel Cruz, a white witch sworn to protect the city, knows the truth—but revealing it could change her life forever. As danger closes in, Ebony is drawn into a hidden world of shifters, witches, and ancient bloodlines—where destiny doesn’t ask permission. It claims you.

Meredith Carter was once the pride of her pack—until the Lunar Curse marked her as wolfless, unwanted, and a disgrace. Humiliated, abandoned, and rejected by her fated mate, she thought the Moon Goddess had forsaken her. But her curse came with a cruel side effect—wild, uncontrollable pheromones that drove men insane with desire and disgust. A scent so intoxicating, it made her a target. The night she was cast aside when her pheromones spiralled beyond control, Alpha Draven Oatrun—the most feared and untouchable Alpha in the kingdom—claimed her instead. But Draven doesn’t want love. He doesn’t even want her. His reasons for marrying her have nothing to do with fate. Thrust into a world of ruthless politics, deadly enemies, and a mate who sees her as nothing more than a pawn, Meredith must fight to survive, reclaim her dignity, and uncover the secrets behind her curse. Because something is awakening inside her. Something powerful. Something… ancient. And when the truth is revealed, not even Alpha Draven will be able to resist what she becomes. Rejected. Cursed. Desired. Chosen. Will Meredith break free from her fate? Above all, what is this mystical force pushing her to start a war? — Excerpt: "You may have claimed me," Meredith whispered, her violet eyes burning with defiance, "but you will never own me." Draven exhaled a low, dangerous laugh. His golden eyes gleamed as he caged her in, his presence suffocating. "Own you?" His voice was velvet and steel. "Little wolf, I don’t need to own you." He brushed a strand of silver-white hair behind her ear—a touch so light, yet it sent shivers down her spine. "Because whether you like it or not…" His breath ghosted against her skin. "Your body already responds to me." Meredith clenched her jaw, ignoring the traitorous warmth pooling deep inside her. It was the pheromones. It had to be. "I hate you," she forced out. “Good,” Draven smirked. Because hate was just another form of obsession.

Some emotions should never be felt... İlyara awakens in a world that is not her own. A dark land where monsters roam the night and strange powers are feared. But the most terrifying thing may not be the monsters. It may be her. Wherever İlyara goes, emotions begin to twist. Fear grows stronger. Anger spreads like fire. And sometimes… people lose control. Because İlyara possesses a power she never asked for — a power that can influence the emotions of those around her. She never asked for this power. She doesn’t even understand it. But the thing sleeping inside her is waking up. And it may be far more dangerous than the monsters she fears. A dark fantasy story about power, fear, and the dangerous nature of human emotions.

Grace Cooper was once the doted daughter of powerful Beta parents until the night her younger sister died. Accused of the murder and unable to defend herself because she was born mute, Grace lived a miserable life. She was locked up most of the time, and in the rare times she was freed, she slaved away doing menial labor. For years she lived under their hatred, blamed for a crime she never committed. When she finally turned of age for the Moon Judgement, the pack decided her fate―she was to be sentenced to death by hanging. But that didn't come to pass. Grace is saved by a striking Lycan. Tall, intimidating, and infuriatingly seductive, Sucre Winchester, the Lycan King of the North, had been hunting for his fated mate for years. Only, he never expected fate to lead him to a broken Omega. And he isn't the only one tied to her. Sucre has two identical brothers, and they too feel a bond with her. Grace is everything the Lycans are raised to despise―a weak werewolf who was no better than a human. The Lycans have spent centuries wiping out the wolf packs, and now, their fated mate belongs to one. They should reject her. They should kill her. Yet, she is the only female whose scent could drive them to territorial madness. So instead, they claim her. Now, hunted by her former pack and trapped in the brutal politics of Lycan royalty, Grace must survive three dangerously dominant mates whose instincts demand to protect, possess... and knot. But as the truth about her sister's death begins to surface, it becomes clear that her execution was never about justice. It was about silencing her. And the three dark Lycans who have knotted her may have unleashed something far more dangerous than they expected. =========================== TRIGGER WARNING This book contains mature and potentially distressing themes intended for adult readers only. It is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. Within these pages you will encounter depictions of Graphic sexual content, Knotting. Psychological manipulation and emotional abuse, Grief, Knotting trauma, Knotting and PTSD. Power imbalance and captivity, Domestic abuse These themes are explored with intention and are central to the characters' journeys. Your mental health matters more than being knotted by three lycans If you are struggling, please reach out to a crisis line or mental health professional in the pages of this book. . You are not alone.

In the world of Alphas, power is law and mates are claimed, not chosen. One reckless night binds her to a pack ruled by violence and secrets. Marked by an Alpha who thrives on control, desired by others who refuse to let fate decide for them, she becomes the spark that ignites old rivalries and new wars. Each Alpha wants something different. Protection. Possession. Revenge. None of them are willing to lose. As the mate bond tightens and blood is spilled in her name, she learns the truth love is not the danger. Power is. Because in a world where Alphas never share, the greatest sin is wanting more than one… and surviving it.

The Extinct Frost - The Demoness' Final Thread Ruva left her village with a blade no one dared to touch. Her destination: The heart of the Empire. In a world where power is harnessed through Threads and human souls are manipulated by Shards, Rufa is a dangerous anomaly. She is a "Seamstress" who doesn't mend—she kills. Now, she is a student in a prestigious academy by day and an operative for a ruthless organization by night. Wielding the rare and forbidden Frost Thread, she must navigate a path of betrayal, ancient secrets, and blood. With the mysterious Garam at her side, Rufa isn't here to save the world. She is here to survive it, one cut at a time. Snow remembers. Blood answers. The hunt for the final thread begins.

Being fated to three Alphas should have made her the most blessed she-wolf in the packs. Instead, it made her their game. One toyed with her life. One pretended to love her. One tried to control her power. But when betrayal shatters her heart, she leaves them all behind. Except one Alpha refuses to let her escape. Because to him, she was never a pawn. She was always his mate. The mate he had waited hundreds of years for. Valerie Jude was once the beloved daughter of the pack’s greatest warrior, until her father was executed for a crime he swore he never committed. Branded as a traitor’s daughter, she was stripped of her status and forced into slavery within the very pack her father once protected. For eight years, Valerie lived in silence, enduring humiliation, beatings, and hunger in the shadows of the pack house. Stripped of dignity, forced to survive as a slave, she learned one rule: endure, or die. Even her wolf became a secret she could never reveal; because the truth behind her father’s death was more dangerous than she ever imagined. On the eve of the future alpha’s ascension, Valerie stumbles upon a conversation she was never meant to hear. A sick bet. A calculated betrayal. And a truth that shatters her remaining hope. The man she trusted is not her savior, but one of her tormentors. The alpha who ruined her life… is her fated mate. To him, the sacred mate bond is not a blessing, it is a punishment. A humiliation he plans to repay with cruelty, rejection, and destruction. To the others, Valerie is nothing more than a prize to be used and discarded. But fate was never done with her. As three alphas close in on her, each with their own twisted intentions or dark desires, Valerie stands at the edge of something far more dangerous than suffering. The awakening of the wolf she was forced to silence. When the truth behind her father’s execution begins to surface, and her wolf stirs once more, the three alphas will learn too late: The girl they broke was never weak. And the mate they planned to destroy… Was never meant to kneel.

In this new world where dungeons are cleared through live streams broadcast directly from the hunters' own eyes to System panels, the rule is ruthless and simple: Spectacle is everything. The math here is clear: Power = Dungeon = Stream = Popularity = Money. If you don't have massive swords shining on the broadcast screens or a class with destructive magic to put on a show for the viewers, you are a nobody. Haruki is the guy at the absolute bottom of this flashy hierarchy. He is nothing more than expendable "bait," thrown to the front lines of dungeons just to take damage so that popular hunters can gain fame and glory on their panels. That is, until he comes face-to-face with absolute death in that dark dungeon. Just as his blood is draining away and he is about to take his last breath, behind those fake broadcasts watched by millions, a window that the System has never shown anyone else suddenly opens: [Hidden Achievement Unlocked.] Haruki's true awakening happens right at that moment, on the very brink of death when everything is thought to be over. In a world ruled by spectacle, money, and fake heroes, absolutely nothing will ever be the same again.

The world saw Aryav Singh as nothing more than a failure — fired three times, humiliated by society, and crushed by poverty. But his misery was never an accident. It was a carefully planned conspiracy. On a stormy night, Aryav discovers the truth: he is the sole heir to a powerful empire destroyed by the world’s most dangerous secret organization — The Shadow Order. When a man loses everything, he either breaks… or rises. Aryav chooses to rise. From zero to absolute power, this is the story of revenge, dominance, and the birth of a new empire.

Ethelyn thought arranged marriages were for weak women. She was wrong. Powerful women make better pawns. After building her business from nothing, Ethelyn catches the attention of Diego Diaz—the man rumored to control Spain’s criminal empire. His decision is simple: She will marry his son. Refusing isn’t an option. Running isn’t possible. Now Ethelyn is trapped in a forced marriage with a man who hates her, surrounded by criminals who want her gone, and trained by the most dangerous man in the country to inherit his empire. But Ethelyn didn’t survive this long by being weak. If they want to use her as a pawn… They might regret putting her on the board.

[Warning: R18+ Content] I thought I was going to die. So I chose to be remembered. One night. One drink. One sin I could never take back. But the men I met at the bar weren’t strangers. They were The Trident… three ruthless heirs of the Corvanni Dynasty, the most feared mafia bloodline alive. Draven. Silent, merciless, a predator cloaked in shadows. Lucian. Calculative, hauntingly beautiful, a devil with a silver tongue. And Azriel. Wild, reckless, dangerously addictive. They don’t ask. They take. And now they want me… completely. Their obsession burns hotter than their empire. Their touch is forbidden, but I can’t resist. Because the deeper I fall, the clearer it becomes… I’m not just their desire. I’m their ruin. Excerpt ********** “Run if you want, Jade.” The nickname rolled off Lucian’s tongue like a promise and a threat, one no one had ever dared call me before. My breath hitched, legs trembling, but before I could take a step, Draven’s hand closed around my wrist… iron, unyielding. “You think you can walk away after tasting us?” His voice was quiet, deadly, sending shivers straight to my core. Azriel leaned in from behind, his lips brushing the shell of my ear as his laughter burned through me. “Sweetheart, we don’t chase what’s already ours. And you, little Jade…” his teeth grazed my skin, “…you belong to the Trident now.” Azriel’s fingers tilted my chin up, his grin sinful, dangerous, carved just for me. “Tell me, Jade,” he purred, voice thick with lust, “what do you want?” Heat scorched my skin, my lips parting, but no words came. My body betrayed me, trembling against the wall of Draven’s chest while Lucian’s hand traced lazy circles on my thigh, teasing, tormenting. Azriel’s laugh was low, filthy. “No, sweetheart. Don’t just tremble for us. Say it.” His thumb brushed my lower lip, slow, taunting. “Say what you want. Say you want our hands, our mouths, our cocks… say it, and I’ll give you everything.” Draven’s breath was at my neck, steady, lethal. “Careful,” he murmured, “once you speak it aloud, there’s no going back.” Lucian’s whisper slid against my ear, silken poison. “And when you do, Jade, you’ll never remember what it felt like to be untouched.” My mouth opened before my brain could reason… “I want you,” I whispered. Draven’s hand tightened, Lucian’s eyes darkened, Azriel laughed as if the world had finally given him his prize. Three bodies pressed in, heat and danger wrapping me like a cage I couldn’t escape. Didn’t want to escape. My heart screamed to run, but my body whispered the truth. I wanted them… All of them. ********** Three men. One woman. A love story carved in blood and obsession.

Torn away from her once peaceful life, Violet finds herself in a dilemma when she feels a pull for the princes of her pack. “What’s this? I can’t be mated to two people, can I?” she questions herself. Identical in looks but complete opposites in every other way, Mark and Mateo are the twin alphas destined to lead. One is cold and calculating, a man with a dark past and deeper secrets. The other is fiery and passionate, known for his charm and ruthlessness.  Who will Violet choose? Her first mate, Mark, or his twin brother?

When Skullors, demons from the land of the dead, cross the border and bring darkness to the peaceful land of Wontaria and kidnap King Heralla, the king's son, Khamene, teams up with a shapeshifting nerd, a half-woman and half-lizard high schooler, and a mysterious gentleman who works as a cook in a restaurant, to save the king and to bring the light back to their land. The four heroes will have to traverse the world of Roztock, go through dungeons, dark caves, kingdoms in the sky, and defeat different opponents and creatures that all have the goal of keeping their world in the darkness. "Darkness Come" is an adventure and fantasy novel inspired by video games like The Legend of Zelda. The story is told in multiple third-person POVs, but mainly centering on Khamene and his journey as he tries to save his father. There is no smut in this novel. The story focuses on the action, the lore, the world, and the characters.

In a galactic war that has raged for a thousand years, death is usually the end. For Specialist Caelum, it is merely a reload screen. Cursed with the ability to "respawn" at a save point every time he is killed, Caelum has lived through the same hellish war 5,002 times. He has memorized every enemy ambush, every artillery strike, and every way to die. He is tired, overpowered, and cynical—he just wants to speed-run the war to save his childhood love, Lyra, from her destined death. But in this timeline, a new variable appears: High Marshall Vesper. Cold, calculating, and obsessed with probability, Vesper notices that Caelum is a statistical impossibility. Suspecting him of being an enemy anomaly, she begins assigning him to suicide missions, effectively trying to kill him to test her theories. Now, Caelum must survive the enemy army and his own commander. But as Vesper closes in on his secret, a terrifying truth begins to surface: Vesper isn't just hunting him. She is remembering the loops too. And the reason they are drawn to each other isn't love or hate—it’s because they are fragments of the same shattered soul, fighting a civil war across time.

This is a world of ninjas, an era of raging wars. Beneath the prosperity and power of the great nations lies the silent and sorrowful weeping of the small countries. In this hypocritical world, true peace has never been born. The chains of hatred have always tightly bound this world. The Third Shinobi World War has just ended, and the story begins from this point... --------------- If you want early access to +100 Advance chapters and to support the continuation of this story, consider subscribing to my Patreon. Your support means a lot and helps me bring more great content to you! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy