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Stranded. Enslaved. Lost. Mathew Dredon is stuck, in more ways than one, with no way home. Transported to a land filled with divine artifacts and monsters born from darkness, Mathew is left to search for answers. Forced into a strange body with a skull made of metal by mysterious gods, and captured by a tyrant with a hair-trigger temper. He struggles relentlessly against the chains that bind him, any hope of returning home dwindling.  Only by unlocking the secrets of this new land does he stand a chance of survival. Perhaps swallowing an unknowable cosmic entity was a questionable decision... This is my first webnovel, so the pacing might be wonky as I figure things out! What to Expect: - Isekai/Transmigration/Reincarnation - Complete Character Arcs for the main cast (Hopefully) - Lots of Lore/exposition Dumps (sorry) - Magic System that I thought too hard about (whoops) - Occasional Fights between Cool Characters - Proxy Wars between Gods with Sus Motives - Lots of References to Lovecraft and Shakespeare - Vampires. What NOT to expect - Romance/Harem (at least not for MC) - Progression Fantasy (getting stronger is hard) - Overpowered MC  - System

More than five hundred years have passed since the Scourging of Ethyria. War, plague, undeath, and the foul scent of daemonic magicks have carved themselves into the world, leaving millions dead and continents forever scarred. Though the nations and races of Ethyria stand at peace—the wounds of the past have never truly healed—never forgotten. In the aftermath, the Volunteer’s Guild was formed. Adventurers for hire. Men and women who sell their blades, spells, and lives to solve the problems nations would rather ignore. To become an adventurer is to be one of untold millions, all chasing their own reasons for fighting—glory, wealth, fame, or power. In a world that wears civility like a mask and grinds weakness beneath it, a group of adventurers struggle to endure—against monsters, against people, and the foul return of Malice and Rot itself.

In the year 2766, humanity survives inside heavily fortified Domes, hiding from the mutated horrors of the wasteland. To survive in the slums of Krakatoa City’s Outer Ring 7, Edgar lived as a degenerate street hypnotist, scraping together silver to pay off local gangs. He thought his Awakened trait—detecting basic electronic and polar wavelengths—was just a cheap trick to manipulate fools. He was dead wrong. Kidnapped by a shadow organization and thrown into the brutal, hyper-violent "Cleaning Department," Edgar’s true potential is violently unlocked. His brain doesn't just detect frequencies—it functions as a living, breathing biological oscilloscope, visualizing electronic circuits, bypassing high-level security grids, and mapping the invisible strings of reality. But the true horror of his path lies in his evolution. To grow, to heal, and to survive the psychopathic frontliners of his own squad, Edgar must do the unthinkable: hunt down mutated targets and consume their cellular mutations. By devouring the flesh of monsters and rivals, he absorbs their traits—skeletal density, muscular reflexes, and advanced sensory limits. From a penniless street fraud to a bio-mechanical apex predator, Edgar will tear through corporate families, corrupt AIs, and rival domes. Because in a world of undying minds, only the ultimate predator gets to sleep peacefully. [Warning: Contains a deeply cynical protagonist, heavy dark humor, cigarette addictions, and an insomniac who will slaughter hypothetical sheep to get some rest.]

The gate did not open. Youngwoo realized they were going to die outside the wall. Abandoned outside the southern gate, a disposable soldier survives when everyone expects him to die. Wounded, poisoned, and cast aside by his own comrades, he begins a brutal climb through the harsh life of a frontier garrison. In the collapsing battlefields of Goryeo, survival demands more than loyalty. It demands strength, strategy, and the blade. War and intrigue will shape the fate of a forgotten soldier. The soldier no one expected to live will become a master. At the edge of a collapsing frontier, a young soldier stands among men who are meant to die first. Wars are decided by generals and kings, but sometimes history remembers the blade of a single soldier.

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 .....................................................................................

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.

The Last Embers In a kingdom where fire-magic was hunted to extinction, the last thing anyone expects is a stablehand carrying its spark. Darian Solace has lived his whole life in the shadows of the royal stables—quiet, unnoticed, and certain he will never matter. But when a dying knight presses a sealed letter into his hands, Darian is thrust into a perilous journey across kingdoms. The letter carries a warning that could prevent a war, but it also makes Darian the target of assassins, mercenaries, and the dark sorcery of Archon Veyric, the king’s most trusted advisor. On the run with Princess Serenya Valebright, disguised and determined to save her people, Darian discovers a truth long buried: he is the last heir of the Emberborn, a bloodline cursed and hunted for centuries. His fire is unstable—capable of both salvation and destruction—and every choice he makes risks burning the world he’s sworn to protect. As war between shadow and flame looms, Darian must decide what it means to be the last ember of a fallen people: a dying spark destined to fade… or the flame that will ignite a new dawn.

In the primordial plane of Aetherium Prime, where thought, will, and energy shape reality itself, the balance of existence begins to fracture. At the center of this cosmic upheaval are Lognos (L2) and Eli Ragual (R2)—twin brothers born from a forbidden union between a celestial Saintess and a heretical scientist-mystic. Their existence defies the laws of creation, and their potential may surpass even the gods who govern reality. But ancient forces move against them. Cain, progenitor of the Vampire Lords, seeks to perfect his three bloodlines and create the ultimate immortal being capable of ruling the cosmos. Opposing him stands Necros Babel, the first Undying Necromancer, who believes the only way to restore balance is to erase Cain—and the corruption he created—from existence itself. As L2 and R2 awaken their inner worlds and confront the Nine Singularities of existence, they are drawn into a war between those who rule reality… and those who dare to create it. Their choice will decide the fate of the universe: Domination. Erasure. Or a new path beyond both

The mad vampire has broken countless humans. He never expected one to break him back. Hiln never meant to catch a vampire lord's attention. Disguised as a servant, and working in the shadows of a castle filled with monsters, all she wanted was to survive long enough to save her dying father. It almost works, until she is discovered by none other than the one Lord no one dares to cross. But Hiln is more than she appears. And when he pushes her to the edge of despair, an ancient force in her veins chains the most feared vampire in the realm to her will. Now he is bound to her, and the craving he feels for her blood, her body, and the woman who should be his victim, is slowly driving him mad. In a world built on power and cruelty, two enemies are about to discover that the line between hatred and desire is thin. She was supposed to be his prey. Instead, she became his obsession. More tags include: #grovellingML #obsessedML #yearningML #agegap #powercouple #fantasy #psychological #horror #adventure #magic #smut #darkromance

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.

A college student takes care of her dying great aunt only to fall into another world, pulled in by alien hands, chased and nearly killed by horrible, beautiful beings. Wandering around as a displaced soul.

In a world where hunters are divided by ranks, strength defines everything. From Rank E to S, power decides survival, status, and fate. Ren Akatsuki, born as Rank F, lives at the very bottom. Overlooked, forgotten, and treated as if he does not exist, he quietly endures the weight of weakness. Legends speak of the Eight-Shadow Sovereign, a figure who will one day choose a successor. Most dismiss it as nothing more than myth. But in the silence of the world, destiny has already begun to move.

Snatched from his world Soren finds himself in a new world full of magic and adventure but the true horrors stay hidden. No matter what obstacles come in his way Soren vows one thing to himself, to survive

Dana Snide lives between two worlds: the ordinary life she was born into, and the Labyrinth that calls to her every night — a place where her power feels alive. When a coven gathering spirals into chaos and old enemies resurface, Dana becomes the centre of a conflict she barely understands. The world she once felt safe in has become her prison, and her fate demands blood, obedience, and sacrifice. Caught between loyalty, danger, and a power she cannot yet control, she is forced to seek answers and the closer she gets to the truth, the more she loses. Hunted, uncertain who to trust, and afraid of what she might become, Dana must uncover the truth about herself… before the truth finds her first. Will she fulfill her destiny… or has it been rigged to fail? P.S. If you’d like to see more character art, cover designs, or behind-the-scenes content from The Labyrinth, follow me on Instagram: @preciousokereke_

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.

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.

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

SMUT DONT READ IF BELOW 18 “I hate you, you monster,” I gasped, the words tearing out of me even as my hips bucked up against him. Adrian’s mouth hovered a breath away from mine, his gray eyes dark with hunger. He was on top of me on the bed, the hard length of him grinding slow and filthy between my thighs, dry-humping me through the thin scrap of lace that was all I had left on. His eyes raked down my chest, lingering on the black lace bra that barely contained me, the way my nipples pushed against the fabric with every desperate breath. “Really?” he scoffed. “You hate me so much you’re soaking through your panties when I haven't even brought out the real thing?" I wanted to slap him. I wanted to pull him closer. My fingers twisted tighter in his shirt, knuckles white. “Shut up—” He rocked harder, the friction so perfect it ripped a broken moan from my throat. “That’s what I thought.” His hand slid up, thumb brushing the underside of my breast, teasing the edge of the bra. “You can say you hate me all you want, Alexandra. We both know it's a lie." I hated that he was right. ~ He made her teenage years a living hell. Now he wants to make her his wife. Alexandra Calloway didn’t expect her miracle job interview to end in a slap across her former stepbrother’s face. She definitely didn’t expect Adrian Reyes, ink-haired, gray-eyed, and disgustingly successful, to propose marriage before dessert. He was her first heartbreak before she even knew what heartbreak was. The boy who made her feel invisible, unwanted, and small. The boy she spent ten years trying to forget. Now he's her husband. The contract was simple. One year. Fifteen million dollars. No feelings. A business arrangement between two people who are supposed to hate each other. Supposed to being the most dangerous phrase in the English language. Because the way he looks at her isn't hatred. The way his hands find her waist in a crowded room isn't business. And the secrets buried beneath his cold gray eyes aren't simple at all…..

What is the last you do to save the ones you love? How far could you go? What happens when they know your true self, your true desires. That's the story of the dad and his son.

Eva Rostova has lived a hundred years in her sister's shadow. The world remembers the Monster Queen as myth — the girl who commanded titans, destroyed the Architects, and sacrificed herself to stop a viral apocalypse. They don't remember her name was Lily. They don't remember she had a sister. Eva remembers everything. Engineered to carry Lily's genetic legacy, Eva has spent a century protecting the fragile civilization her sister died to save. She leads. She fights. She survives. But she's never stopped looking for answers. When seismic anomalies emerge from the Arctic Wastes, Eva's elite team discovers more than abandoned ruins. They find live Architect facilities. Functioning laboratories. And a transmission that shouldn't exist: "Project Continuation: Eva Rostova — Authorized." Someone knew she'd come. Someone has been waiting. As the team uncovers horrifying truths about the extinction event, Eva realizes her sister's death wasn't just sacrifice. It was activation. The Architects didn't lose the war. They evolved it. And Eva isn't just Lily's legacy. She's their endgame.