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The "Chosen One" tried to debate ethics with the Final Boss. The result? Humanity was wiped out. I was the F-Rank porter who watched it happen. Then, I woke up twenty years in the past; ten minutes before the apocalypse began. I looked at the naive young Hero standing next to me. I didn't join his party. I stabbed him in the throat. [System: You have killed the Protagonist.] [Reward: SSS-Rank Trait "The Usurper" Acquired.] [Passive: Absolute 100% Drop Rate.] Now, the destiny of the world is mine. I don't grind. I take. Touch a Grand Mage? Skill Copied. Kill a Dragon? Talents Absorbed. Save the Princess? Only if she can afford the subscription fee. While the world panics, I’m fusing prohibited skills and privatizing the dungeons. I’m not here to save the world. I’m here to loot it. [Add to Library to join the harvest.]

In a world scarred by the unpredictable terror of monsters, humanity survives through skill, vigilance, and courage. Towns are fortified, paths are dangerous, and a network of academies trains the next generation of Monster Hunters—those capable of confronting the disasters that roam the land. Magic and enchanted weapons exist, shaped by the hands of master mages, each attuned to its wielder’s instincts. Yet the origin of the monsters is unknown, a mystery whispered about in hushed tones, their purpose and power as enigmatic as the shadows they leave behind. Blaze Lucifer, a boy from a quiet village, leaves the safety of home to step into this harsh world. Observant, instinctive, and untested, he seeks to understand the forces that threaten humanity and to grow strong enough to survive the dangers that await beyond the village gates. https://discord.com/users/jaegerist.001

Amelia never knew her parents died protecting her the night she was born—or that their forbidden love sparked a war between the celestial and demon realms. Raised as a cursed orphan in the mortal world, she's blamed for every death and misfortune around her. Haunted by visions of the dead and pursued by dark spirits, ten-year-old Amelia has learned the cruelest lesson: caring about anyone gets them killed. But when a celestial maiden recognizes her mother's face in Amelia's features, everything changes. The daughter of a murdered Demon Lord and a slain Goddess of Light, Amelia possesses a power that could heal the realms—or destroy them. With her powers awakening and enemies closing in, Amelia must master abilities she doesn't understand, alongside a war god who defies heaven for her and allies who see past the "calamity" everyone fears. Because the corrupt ruler who murdered her parents is still hunting her, and only she can expose the lie that's poisoned three realms for decades. To save the world, Amelia will have to embrace what she's always feared: her destiny as the bridge between light and shadow. Even if it costs her everything. A 250-episode epic fantasy series about sacrifice, found family, forbidden love, and a girl who refuses to become the monster the world calls her.

Jungtae saw that face again after all these years...but now he carried fear and trauma. Blood stained the hands of someone who had once been everything to him. "Did you miss me?" Eight years ago, all Han Jungtae wanted was a quiet, peaceful life. He never imagined it would change the moment two pairs of eyes began following his every move. From that day on, something dark took root in his life. Hyun Woojin and Kwon Owen drew him into a world tangled with secrets, obsession, and hidden motives. As Jungtae gets pulled deeper, he finds himself caught between Owen’s captivating charm and Woojin’s intense, magnetic presence. Every choice he makes draws him closer to danger, and to a future he could never have imagined. ***Present-Backstory-Present ***Slow Burn

Noor Bayender builds her life one careful step at a time, pouring her heart into Noor’s Latte & Brew, a café brand born from resilience, ambition, and a love for warmth in small cups. Ethan Ellison, heir to a powerful corporate empire, lives in a world of mergers, expectations, and emotional restraint. When fate pulls them into a relationship shaped by public scrutiny and professional necessity, what begins as a carefully managed arrangement slowly turns into something neither of them planned for. As Noor’s brand rises, so does the pressure around her. Business politics, media attention, and dangerous power plays threaten not only her career but her safety. Ethan, caught between protecting his legacy and guarding his heart, is forced to confront the cost of control and silence. Through misunderstandings, separation, and moments of fear, their bond is tested in ways neither wealth nor influence can fix. Brewed for Him is a story of love forged in vulnerability, where ambition meets tenderness and strength is found in partnership. Set against a backdrop of luxury, family loyalty, and personal growth, it explores what it means to choose love not out of convenience, but courage.

Two reflections of one great shadow, created in the deathly silence of Kyudai Garaki's secret laboratories. Taiko believed the Ant Arena had left him the last one standing—the only survivor who had managed to shed the stigma of the Grimm killer and find the light thanks to Kuinn. UA's hero department was supposed to be his chance at redemption, a place where the past no longer held sway. But Kyudai Garaki always had a backup plan. The mad doctor outdid himself by creating perfect clones of All For One. But when the threads of fate become entangled and bodies replace each other, the line between creator and creation blurs. Taiko finds himself drawn into a game where his new appearance is just the tip of the iceberg, while behind him stand the figures of Director Nezu and Kyudai Garaki, the AFO, and Madam President, spinning their own web. Each with their own interests. In Defective: -Path to the Top: A story about becoming a God of Quirks without losing your humanity. -Tough Development: A systematic and detailed hero development, where strength is not given freely, and personal qualities are forged through pain and trials. -Complex Bonds: A story of love and redemption in a world that sees you only as a monster or a tool. -No Harems: Focus on plot, psychology, and large-scale battles. Who are you if the blood of the greatest villain flows through your veins, and your appearance is the result of a global deception?

A newborn baby is left at a bus stop in Fulham at dawn — not because he is unwanted, but because leaving him is the only way to save his life. Simon Clark grows up without parents, raised in the British foster care system, carrying the quiet wound of abandonment. Brilliant yet painfully alone, he endures neglect, cruelty, and isolation, never knowing why his life began in silence. Unbeknownst to him, his mother Phoebe Mukasa made an impossible choice. Once a hopeful university student in Uganda, Phoebe’s life was shattered by loss, betrayal, and violence. After being assaulted by a powerful man and forced to flee her country, she is trafficked to London and trapped in a dangerous household run by criminals. When she gives birth in secret, she is faced with a horrifying truth — if she keeps her child, he will be taken or destroyed. So she leaves him where someone kind will find him. Years later, Simon re‑emerges as a successful businessman in London, his past colliding with those who once tormented him. But success cannot answer the question that has followed him all his life: why was he left behind? When a long‑hidden letter finally reveals the truth, Simon must confront a reality that changes everything he believes about love, sacrifice, and survival. The Triumph of a Bus Stop Boy is a powerful story of immigration, resilience, and the unseen love that saves a life — even when it looks like abandonment. Some beginnings are acts of courage. Some triumphs begin at a bus stop.

In a world where supernatural creatures are forced to hide behind the scenes, they are forced to stay in the darkness, never revealing themselves to the light of the world. But what if the world itself changed? A world where such creatures didn’t have to hide; instead, they reigned supreme. That is the world Liam Lycann has been thrust into. And as a fellow supernatural creature himself, he is forced out of the darkness and into the light. In a world where monsters rained from the sky, changing the social hierarchy of the world, Liam must survive this apocalypse. He must begin his journey to level up. But can the creature that ascends this new world to be the strongest possibly be a werewolf? Goals: 25 Powerstones = 1 extra chap per week 50 Powerstones = 3 extra chap per week 100 powerstones = 5 extra chap per week Cover made by Shyrlo Join the server: https://discord.gg/23mWAh2ZjS

In the Ridgid Victorian era, where love was merely a transaction for power and money, Anne dared to dream of something more. Sinking into despair, she nearly abandoned her fantasy- until Lucian arrived. He didn't just open her heart; he shattered her world, revealing a truth about himself that others deemed inhuman.

"When he first saw her, she was a vision of innocence, untouched by the darkness that surrounds him. But their second encounter was in the belly of the beast, behind prison bars. Now she is a cold and unreadable enigma that intrigues and terrifies him. What changed her? He doesn't know, but he was determined to find out. --- Daisy Rose, a twenty four years old girl, thought that she would get to experience the fatherly life she lacked in her life when her grandmother died and she was reunited with her real parents. In her new home, her father was the only one that welcomed her, while her mother and sister treated her with contempt. Daisy thought that they may get to like her someday, but that day never came—or she thought it did when her sister asked her out to reconcile. The next morning of that day, Daisy found herself in the pool of her father's blood, with no memory of what happened last night. Her mother and sister claimed that she murdered her father and backed it up with a video of Daisy stabbing her father to death. Even though she couldn't remember what happened last night, Daisy swore that there is no way she could kill her father. But the evidence was there, so her words didn't mean anything. She was sentence to prison, and there she became a shadow of herself while trying to adapt to the new environment. But to survive in such a world, Daisy need more than kindness and happiness. So she gradually began to be the opposite of what she was before, rising to the top of the power chain in one year time. She soon came crashing down from the top, only to be caught by Emilio Ramirez, a dangerous mafia boss who was ready to lay down his life for her if only she allows him. Will Daisy accept the proposal that Emilio offered, or will she refuse and continue to fight alone even though she has a higher chance of losing? Read to find out."

In a world where spirit roots dictate destiny, Lu Haotian is discarded as trash. At the Lu Family’s Spirit Root Test, his mortal-grade roots and lack of affinity strip him of favor. Once a promising direct disciple, he is reduced to menial labor while his cousins rise. He endures betrayal in silence, quietly honing his mind and observation. Then comes an opportunity. Something awakens within him, shattering his limitations and granting boundless potential. He conceals it completely, returning to his errands as the same invisible boy. From the shadows, he begins to build and watches the world with cold patience. He trusts nothing blindly. He schemes without mercy. He rises without announcement. In a realm of explosive talent and brute force, the forgotten disciple will prove true dominion is seized in silence—through ruthless logic, patient foresight, and an abyss-deep will.

Sora Miragale wasn't the richest elf, unlike others who either had good lives or simple lives, she spent her life in scraps picking what she could find and sell in the deep abyss of Titan Forge. Though her life wasn't all good or simple, she had always dreamt of becoming a knight one day, fighting against monsters and beasts. But her fate was clear that day when she came across what felt almost like a dream. No, it wasn't— It was something abnorbal, something that didn't belong in this world were elves only existed. [Congratulations. You have acquired the power of a Chaos Crafter.] [Do you wish to accept this offer?] [Choose your path]

Raizen should have died. But someone - or something - had greater plans. When shadows devour everything he ever knew, Raizen is left with nothing but grief - and a vow to hunt down and kill every Nyx: seemingly mindless dark creatures with an even darker past. Now, he walks in a world on the edge of collapse: From the depths of the Underworks to the halls of Lotus Academy and the ranks of the Vanguards, he's surrounded by ruthless rivals, living nightmares, corrupted authority, evolving monsters, and secrets powerful enough to kill. If he just wants to survive, he must grow stronger. But if he wants to win, he may have to burn everything in his way. A story with battles of unimaginable scale. A world that still echoes from disaster. Awakened powers that break every known limit. Mysteries that cut deeper every second. Will Raizen's spark ignite a new dawn... Or vanish beneath eternal darkness? ━━━━━⋅•⋅ ⊰∙∘ ☽ ✧ ☾ ∘∙⊱⋅•⋅━━━━━ And a few words from the author: Hey there! Thanks for checking out Gilded Ashes! I'm not gonna keep you much, most things I'd love to tell you are explained in the pinned review (make sure to check it out!) Dive into the free chapters, at least. You have nothing to lose. Gilded Ashes is a dream coming to life, and we're just getting started. Don't worry, I won't drop it 'till the very end. Speaking of the very end... We're still far, far from it. The journey has only just begun.

He was told the Mark was a blessing. He was taught that sacrifice was holy. He learned the truth only after his soul was claimed. Nobody explains anything to Erika. Everyone who tries ends up dead. The Borderlands hide a sequence erased from history— and the Mark might be trying to finish it. Before it finishes them.

There is a saying in Terros— Every soul is like a star. They burn in life, fall in death, yet their light remains in memory. *** Lukas lived a quiet life until a sudden accident ended it. He opens his eyes in Terros, a world of magic and swords, reborn into a powerful noble house. Misfortune strikes again, making him lose everything he had. To survive, he must learn how mana flows, how blades are used, and which pieces of himself he needs to discard. His path takes him through the dark side of a world ruled by strength. He traverses vast continents, uncovers ancient secrets, conquers dungeons, and participates in wars. He doesn’t want glory. He wants to live. And somewhere in this vast, cruel world, the girl he lost might be alive.

A dark fantasy LitRPG centered on dungeon evolution, brutal combat, and an unforgiving system—where survival demands becoming a monster among monsters. Sneak Peek: “The fifteen-foot-tall figure planted its steps confidently into the earth, each stride even and unhurried. From its form to its mannerisms, everything whispered the same truth: this creature was not human.” “In its massive hands rested a single orb, no larger than a palm.” “The sound snapped through the air and echoed across the grotto.” One by one, the creatures awakened. [Issued Command 1]: Do not attack other creatures for 1 hour. [Issued Command 2]: Find a place to hide. ”However, some attempted to bypass the system and turned on their neighbors. Before they could even lay a hand upon them, their bodies detonated—reduced to ruptured flesh and scattered blood.”

Discord: https://discord.gg/cr2KvAPwEm ! NO-HAREM ! Having grown up rich, Amon had always spent his time playing video games. One Eroge game in particular, All Routes Lead To Death! sucked 10 years out of his life. But after one encounter, it was the game he had transmigrated into. Even worse, he transmigrated as the Final Villain of the game, destined to die in every route. But with his knowledge of the future and every route, Amon would make sure he survives and reaches the ending.