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Cain Wright was born in the shadow of a legend. The son of Leonard Wright, an SSS-Class hero, and brother to Adrian Wright, a prodigy blessed with divine power. But when Cain placed his hand on the Awakening Pillar, fate branded him with the ultimate humiliation, an E-Rank. Weak, worthless, and a stain on the Wright name, he is discarded and left to rot. But when he gets swallowed whole by a force that promised power, Cain is forced into a world where he has to fight every day for survival. He awakens with a power unlike any other and conquers this strange world. Then he returns to the world as a reawakened hunter with the power to bend flames as he pleases. Takes on a new identity and begins conquering the world's toughest rifts, becoming humanity's greatest hero. [WSA Entry] Please support me. ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

Xiyan, a seventeen-year-old high schooler from the town of Masaka, believes his life is perfectly ordinary—until one reckless decision changes everything. One day, his mischievous friend Kai convinces him to skip class and explore a haunted mansion said to be filled with cursed treasures. Inside its crumbling halls, Xiyan stumbles upon a hidden chamber and discovers a mysterious black ring glowing with an ominous power. But the moment he claims it, the mansion awakens, and a monstrous creature of stone and shadow comes after them. Barely escaping with his life, Xiyan returns home, only to realize that the ring has bound itself to him. Strange phenomena begin to unfold—whispers in the dark, flashes of forgotten magic, and enemies lurking in the shadows of his once peaceful town. The “ordinary” life he knew is gone. The ring has chosen him, and with it comes a destiny far greater—and far more dangerous—than anything he could have imagined. Now, Xiyan must uncover the secrets of the Master’s Ring, survive the conspiracies surrounding it, and decide whether this cursed treasure will become his greatest weapon… or his ultimate downfall.

In a world where everyone can awaken, power is not decided by some rigid system. People choose their paths, shape their talents, and carve their own destiny as hunters. Or so everyone believes. Rean Icaran was supposed to awaken like everyone else. Instead, he failed. But failure wasn’t the end. Something else noticed him. Fate itself. Selected as a mysterious “Vessel,” Rean gains an ability no hunter should possess—the power to evolve and assimilate the talents of those he faces. Some survive the process. Others lose their power… or their lives. The power to evolve and Assimilate talents was unlike anything Rean had heard of. The ability strengths and evolves the abilities of his opponents before the Assimilation kicks in. With Assimilation Rean steals the evolved talents adding it to his ever expanding arsenal. While other hunters are bound to a single talent, Rean can stack abilities endlessly, growing stronger with every encounter. But this power comes with a purpose. A test. One day, Rean will be forced to enter the Gauntlet, a trial created by Fate itself. Only those deemed worthy can survive it. The question is simple: Is Rean meant to become the perfect vessel… or be discarded like all the others before him?

Max, a man who has chosen a different, slower path. Most active players who haven't given up on completing the game go to higher floors soon after they get unlocked, if not immediately. However, the main character thinks that there must be a reason each world is so large and detailed. There must be a reward for exploring a world thoroughly, even if it has been cleared after defeating the main boss monster. And so, he decides to stay and do what he has always loved to do in video games, explore and discover. To embark on an epic adventure. Or maybe he was simply scared in the early stages of the game. This is a deadly game after all, one in which millions are trapped.

One day, a mysterious package arrived at my home. Inside was a quantum computer. Its performance far surpassed the technology of modern humanity. With it, anything could be hacked. Even the “Akashic Records,” the culmination of all knowledge and technology across the entire galaxy.

For thirty-two years, Seo Juhwan lived under a curse so heavy it destroyed everything he touched. When he finally dies saving a child, he expects peace—instead, a Demon God appears with shocking news: his entire miserable existence was caused by "wrong karma" assigned by the underworld itself. Now regressed to age 22 with his memories intact, he receives the Desire System—a supernatural tool that grants him impossible abilities and generates quests that promise to fulfill his deepest desires. But in a second chance where anything is possible, will redemption come through power, or will his gifts become his greatest temptation?

Michael Aster used to dominate arenas as a rising esports star, dropping out of high school at sixteen and becoming a millionaire by seventeen. But when real-life monsters invaded, the world shifted its focus, leading to the collapse of sponsorships and leagues. Now eighteen, Michael retired from gaming. At nineteen, he watches hunters on TV in a Seoul bar when something extraordinary happens, a system awakens in his mind. Unlike other hunters, he gains a combat interface resembling a competitive shooter. He must lock in weapons, spend credits for gear, and adhere to strict rules as monsters attack around him. In a chaotic world, Michael's system lacks flashy powers, but he possesses one crucial advantage: perfect aim and timing, honed through years of high-pressure gameplay. Now, he must use these skills to survive and reach the next checkpoint before time runs out. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/815416/fictions I will be posting this story on Royal Road

Reincarnating into the ancient world, Yinyun learned the path of a scholar, formed his mental tool and with the help of his father the magistrate, he entered the royal court in the capital of the Ning Dynasty - scheming and planning, he made the emperor listen to his ideas and influenced the whole world from within the court! And at the end of each morning court, he would gain the reward of his system - [First Morning Court concluded, listing rewards---] [Attended Morning Court: +1 Renown (Rank 9 Official)] [Participated in a Court Issue: +10 Renown (Rank 9 Official)] [Influenced the choice of the Emperor: +10 Influence (Final Influence Calculating...)] Looking at the front of the court, he thought to himself, 'Prime Minister? I can reach this too!'

Evan Cole logged in expecting escape. The world that answered did not allow logging out. There were rules. He just wasn’t told what they were. No tutorials. No second lives. No guarantee that survival meant safety. Survival demands more than strength. It demands observation, restraint, and the discipline to endure pressure without losing himself. What began as confusion became adaptation. Evan survives by observing patterns and refusing to surrender his judgment to fear or convenience. Evan is not chosen. He is not destined. He is not the strongest. He is simply trying to survive. The world around him is structured, layered, and indifferent. Power exists. So do consequences. The world does not wait for one person to grow. He thought he was escaping his life. Instead, he stepped into something far larger than he understood. In Eidolon Realms, growth is earned. Mistakes leave marks. Survival is only the beginning. Power in this world isn’t given. It’s carved out of suffering. WHAT TO EXPECT - -A survival-to-progression story with real consequences -A balance of action, mystery, training, and slice-of-life -A protagonist who grows through choices, not luck -A world that moves even when the main character sleeps -Slow-burn character relationships and development -Slow-burn romance. No harem. -No rushed arcs. When Evan trains, researches, or makes a mistake, you will see it unfold. WHAT NOT TO EXPECT- -Instant power-ups or “explosive stat gains” -Generic OP protagonist without consequences -A world that revolves around one person only -Mindless grind without emotional depth -Unrealistic power leaps that ignore cost -Cheap villain stereotypes Note on Pacing: While the story opens with strong hooks, Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is, at its core, a slow burn journey. Progression is earned, relationships take time to develop, and growth unfolds gradually rather than instantly. The narrative balances mystery and tension with quieter, grounded moments such as exploration, reflection, and a touch of slice of life, including a focus on food and daily experiences. If you enjoy steady character development, layered worldbuilding, and payoff that builds over time, this story leans in that direction. Updates: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Cover illustration by the author, made using Krita and Clip Studio Paint. Author’s Note: Lifebound: Eidolon Realms is officially published only on Royal Road and Webnovel. If you find it elsewhere, it has been uploaded without permission. If possible, please report it and let me know. Your support helps protect the story.

Yuta thought the worst part of his evening was being a chicken wing delivery man during a thunderstorm. He was wrong. A single wrong turn, one creepy mansion, and one flash of lightning later—he wakes up to a world that feels like it is inside a video game. No roads, no rain, no reality—only a metallic room with a cold atmosphere, a blue-lit terminal, and a robot voice welcoming him to: [The Dungeon of Survivor] Clear 100 floors to return home. Now Yuta's stuck in a nightmare built like a gacha game—no skills, no weapons, no tutorials, and definitely no "easy mode." Every floor is a merciless survival test, and every monster drop brings him closer to finding the only feature that can be the key to his survival: [Summon Menu — Locked until 100 Coins.] Using nothing but his wits and a rock, Yuta has to claw his way upward through nasty goblins, ugly terrain, and the cruel whimsy of a dungeon that operates by its own laws. But when finally he has saved enough to summon… what arrives isn't a sword—it's her. A black-armored girl with silver hair who calls him Master. From a water-soaked food delivery kid to an unwilling guest star in a murder gacha dungeon, Yuta's about to discover the real meaning of surviving. Will he conquer all 100 floors… or be another name stricken from the system's log?

"Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!" "Who said that?" Nan Zhubin raised an eyebrow: "He's right!" ---------------------------- Psychological-themed professional literature. Serious Keywords 1: [Depression] [Personality Disorder] [Hypochondriasis] [PTSD] [Oedipus Complex] [Groupthink], etc. Serious Keywords 2: [Big Five Personality Traits] [Behavioral Correction] [Dream Interpretation] [Sand Box Therapy] [Rational Emotive Therapy], etc.

Adrian Cole was having a perfectly normal bad day. His job was draining, his rent was due, and the only thing he inherited from a distant relative was a cheap storage unit filled with junk. Or so he thought. Hidden inside was something impossible - an ancient stone archway that should not exist. When Adrian touches it, the door doesn't open. It fuses with him. Moments later, he finds himself standing in a vast and dangerous world called Eryndor, where monsters roam ancient forests and magic saturates the air itself. But Adrian didn't just arrive. Something inside him changed. A strange core now beats within his chest - a living structure that absorbs magic, adapts, and grows stronger with every battle. Fire spells become fuel. Monster attacks become power. Even the very mana of the world bends and reshapes itself inside him. The problem? Adrian isn't a hero. He's a sarcastic office worker who just wanted to pay rent. Now monsters hesitate when he walks by. Ancient forces begin to notice him. And the world may have just awakened something far older than magic itself. Something primordial. And unfortunately for everyone involved... it has a very dry sense of humor.

About the Book A thousand years after the fall of the old Saiyans, they still live-divided. On a distant world built by survivors, Saiyan history has fractured into belief and blood. Three factions rule in endless cycles of conflict: those who severed their tails to master discipline, those who embraced the beast and ruled through raw instinct, and the half-blood outcasts who never truly belonged to either. Every ten years, a Tournament of Rule decides the planet's king. Every ten years, the past is buried a little deeper. Raxon was raised without a tail, taught that restraint is salvation and that Super Saiyan is the peak of all power. But his violet eyes mark him as something different-a Saiyan carrying bloodlines that were never meant to coexist. When a long-forgotten horror born from forbidden Saiyan experimentation returns with an army of broken warriors, the fragile balance between factions begins to collapse. As ancient doctrines fail and old rivalries threaten extinction, Raxon is forced onto a path no Saiyan has ever walked-a path that does not reject the beast, nor surrender to it. To survive, the Saiyans must unite. To unite, they must abandon the lies that kept them alive. The Saiyans Who Lived is a high-octane anime-inspired saga of legacy, evolution, and identity-where power is earned through balance, and survival demands more than strength alone.

A boy who lost his love for Formula racing after his father died on track, bringing calamity to his family. Left to care for his mother and sister, Luca does all he can to make ends meet. But it seems that every step he takes keeps pulling him back to the asphalt, and one sudden endeavor changes his life completely. [SYSTEM INITIALIZING......] [SYSTEM MERGING COMPLETE!] [Congratulations, you have attained the Formula 1 System] Luca rekindles his love for Formula racing as he strives to find his footing in this world. Rivalries and conspiracies may try to weigh him down, but Luca is determined to emerge victorious. [THE FORMULA 1 SYSTEM, A SYSTEM THAT WILL HELP HOST BECOME THE BEST RACER IN THE WORLD] --------------- Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction and is not affiliated with the Formula One group. No real teams or drivers are mentioned, except for engine providers.

"Not even the gods can stop me from finding my family!" Max only wanted to reunite with his parents and sister. But for that, he had to awaken a class. With no high expectations, Max would’ve been satisfied with a C or D rank. But fate had other plans. He unlocked a legendary SSS-Rank class. [Dimensional Keeper] This class changed everything. Max mastered every skill to perfection and grasped the Concepts of Space and Time while his peers were playing around with swords. In no time, he ascended to become the Keeper of the Universe. Armed with unimaginable power, Max’s journey to find his family had begun. Nothing could stop him now—not fate, not enemies, not even the mighty gods! --- Discord Link:- https://discord.gg/xPZZbXbAAq

Akira Tanaka is surviving, but barely. A year after earning a scholarship to the elite S.O.N.G. (School of Next Generations), his existence has become a relentless endurance test. Drained by grief and systematically tormented by the wealthy and vicious Sakura Yamato, Akira clings to his purpose: he must endure. But a life of silent suffering is abruptly shattered by a global broadcast. The Vice President of Japan, makes a worldwide announcement that humanity has caused cosmic imbalance. The solution? The Survival's Game: Kill or Be Killed. Every human is now part of a system-based game, where life, wealth, and power are transferred upon murder. When the clock strikes 12:00, the game begins, and Akira, pushed past the ultimate breaking point by Sakura’s final insult, snaps. The boy who endured a year of silent agony transforms into Tanaka Akira, the Born Assassin, claiming the first bloody kills of the new world. Now, with a terrifying new skill—Soul Collector—Akira has one insane goal: amass one million souls to bring back the person, who broke him. Surrounded by elite classmates who are now ruthless competitors—Akira must conquer the very system designed to destroy him. His life is the price, and his redemption is a twisted act of resurrection. (hope you all like it. I know you might not get a lot of collections but just enjoy )

Leo used to be an affluent rich young master, who fell in love with a foreign beauty and after a night of passion, they got pregnant. The young man returned home to discuss the issue with his family only to be struck by a tragedy that changed his life completely. After eight months of laying in the bed like a vegetable, he woke up because the Almighty Father System selected him as a host. From then on, Leo's life changed once more, but this time, it was not the world that flipped him over, but he was the one who flipped the world upside down. Would you like to read about the story of a vegetable rising from the brink of death and becoming into a godly existence who slayed gods, and demons only so that he could bring a smile to his daughter's face? Come along then.

He traveled through Douluo and became Tang San's brother, Tang Chuan. He only awakened the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and his innate soul power was just level one. Tang San was blind to the fact that his Blue Silver Grass was actually the top-level plant-type martial spirit, the Blue Silver Emperor, and that its greatest advantage was its vitality. Under the instigation of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San developed his Blue Silver Grass into a useless martial spirit that could only entangle and control. However, Tang Chuan chose a completely different cultivation path. His Blue Silver Grass wasn't the control type but the life type. He even created his own unique training system for Blue Silver Grass: the Wood Release Technique! A few years later, the two brothers reunited. Tang San was shocked to discover that his brother wasn't the "waste" that Yu Xiaogang had claimed he was. Instead, Tang Chuan was a genius soul master with ultimate attack power and endless recovery. He could even bring the dead back to life! Tang San: "How could this be? We both have Blue Silver Grass spirits, but why can Tang Chuan's be used to heal, attack, and control?" Master: "How could there be a problem with my spirit theory? Tang San couldn't beat Tang Chuan because of his own faults. Have you been practicing seriously over the years?" Shura God: "The damage I've caused isn't as much as the blood he's recovered?" Tang Hao: "Tang Chuan is my son, not Tang San!" Many years later, the Blue Silver Grass reappeared on the continent in a completely new form. This time, it was no longer a useless martial spirit. It was a top-level martial spirit that was unrivaled in the world and had both offensive and defensive capabilities! --------------- Check out advanced chapters on : patreon.com/Veni_V

Zane is going through life the best he can: College, friends, trying to work up the courage to ask out a certain girl, and, most importantly, Parkour (Parkour is life). He thinks he’s doing well at everything, except for asking out the girl (why is that so hard?). One day, he almost gets hit by a truck. It shakes him a bit, but he’s okay. Two weeks later, it happens again and then again. After months of dodging these trucks, they finally get him and Zane wakes up in the realm of the Truck-kun. Why is he here? The Truck-kun has chosen him as his champion. He’s to go to other worlds and help the Gods of those worlds with their problems, while scouting for new heroes to be ‘summoned’ by the Truck-kun. Thrown into a world of fantasy and magic, Zane must navigate getting to know a new world while fulfilling the Truck-kun’s need for new heroes. He better be able to Parkour in this new world or he’s going to be pissed. ===================================================== Cover Art by Lillian Sharp

{69K words before locked] Fifty years ago, a shower of meteors descended from the skies. With them came a strange, colorful mist that wiped out ten percent of humanity and changed the world forever. Ten years later, the real nightmare began. From beyond the stars came the Abberants — massive, intelligent, ape-like creatures standing over nine meters tall. Stronger, faster, technologically superior, they declared themselves the rightful rulers of Earth and plunged humanity into a war it never asked for. On the brink of extinction, humanity survived only because of one miracle. Meta-Humans. Humans who awakened extraordinary abilities and pushed the Abberants back. Some shared their powers to protect mankind. Others hoarded them, turning strength into bloodline privilege. Ray Dawson was never one of them. At least, not at first. Just a boy with an ordinary life, working in secret to save enough money to buy an ability book and change his fate — without his mother ever knowing. The day his dream was supposed to come true, everything was taken from him. An Abberant attack left Ray with nothing but rage, grief, and a shattered future. Sent to a brutal survival camp meant to forge soldiers, Ray’s life should have ended quietly like countless others. Instead, an accident changed everything. ... [Searching...] [Search Complete] [Ding! Trial completed] [All forms of pained endured by specimen.] [Soul and body compatible with the system] [Congratulations Host! You have successfully awakened the Tribrid System] ... Ray awakens The Tribrid System — a system that does not grant him a single power, but awakens three sentient existences within him, each tied to a different bloodline, each with its own will… and its own strength; Trying to takeover and make him a monster. As Ray fights, grows stronger, levels up, and evolves, he begins to merge these other selves into one body — unlocking power far beyond ordinary Meta-Humans. But the Abberants are only the beginning. Hidden truths, internal human conflicts, and enemies far worse than beasts await beyond the battlefield. This is the story of a boy who lost everything — and chose to become the weapon humanity needs. Will Ray survive the external and internal war raging? Find out more in this book; Evolution. Survival. Ascension. Follow Ray Dawson as he rises through the Vanguard, forms his squad, and walks the path toward becoming something the Abberants and even the world never accounted for. __ The Discord Server for the book has been created. Here is the link: https://discord.gg/eN7em7Q38