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Life in the city moves fast… but for Derek, it’s moving way too fast. After losing his job, his apartment, and nearly his sanity, Derek finds himself spiraling into a chaotic world of sleepless nights, wild ideas, and questionable decisions. His friends say he’s “tweaked out,” but Derek swears he’s just finally seeing the world for what it really is. Between late-night adventures, conspiracy filled conversations, and moments of unexpected clarity, Derek begins to realize something strange: maybe the chaos around him isn’t just bad luck. Maybe it’s pushing him toward something bigger. But when reality and paranoia start to blur together, Derek has to decide.. is he losing his mind… or waking up?

A socially depressed game developer dies unexpectedly and reincarnates inside his own unfinished game. Sword Evolution Online. With the entire original plot etched into his memory, he initially believes he has obtained the ultimate cheat. Knowledge of the future. Knowledge of every event. Knowledge of every hidden treasure. But reality shatters that illusion. The world is no longer called Gloria. It is now known as Avalon. The timeline has shifted. The apocalypse has already occurred. Civilization has entered a new era shaped by ruin, evolution, and bloodshed. Familiar characters behave differently. Major events no longer follow the script he created. The story he once controlled has completely gone off the rails. Just when Adonis believes all hope is lost, he awakens a forbidden existence. A taboo sword. The Chaotic Harem Sword. A weapon that defies logic, morality, and balance itself. A sword that grows stronger not through slaughter alone, but through bonds. By building a harem. Each new connection grants him power. Each conquered heart strengthens both blade and wielder. What should have been a joke mechanic in a half-finished game becomes the most terrifying cheat in this broken world. With absolute strength and true freedom as his goal, Adonis steps onto the stage of Avalon, determined to rewrite fate itself. To rise above gods, empires, and destiny. And to build a harem of otherworldly beauties along the way. Additional tags: No yuri, No ntr, No incest.

=== WSA 2025 - Silver Prize Winner === Discord: https://discord.gg/3q2GJdk27D ============================ Way before I was even born, my world was invaded. Actually, not just my world, my entire damn universe was overrun by another, led by a single race that called themselves the Eternals. And they were prepared. Very prepared. Every life we lost in the war against them was used by them. They didn’t just kill people, they captured their souls, forged them into Phantoms, and used the souls to twist beasts into Abominations. Our dead became their army. Three hundred years later, I was born. A guy with way too much energy. Sitting still? Impossible. Taking it slow? Not happening. I was always moving, always ready to burst into action. Then I awakened, and got a talent too. My Talent's Name Was Generator. Because of it I never ran out of energy. Ever. My muscles? Supercharged. My healing? Faster. My stamina? Please, I had no idea what being tired even felt like. So if the universe wanted to throw an endless war at me? Fine. I’d throw everything I had right back. I wasn’t born a hero. Never wanted to be one. But this war? It wasn’t just my universe’s fight anymore. It was mine. The Eternals made sure of that when they took my parents' souls.

"Ark" or "Arknights" is a next-generation MMORPG that once reached a peak of 80 million online users worldwide. The game's setting is a world called Terra—not to be confused with "Holy Terra"—a vast and chaotic planet thirty times larger than Earth, filled with expansive lands and plagued by frequent natural disasters. The story follows Felix, a player who is unexpectedly transported back in time to the period before the game's official server launch. However, instead of returning as a player, he finds himself reincarnated as an NPC within the game. Now functioning with all the traits and systems of an NPC, Felix becomes a legendary figure among players. To them, he is: A mysterious merchant A dreamlike mentor An unattainable ideal for countless female players Within the world of Terra, Felix is more than just an NPC—he is seen as a spiritual guide, a false priest, a dreamer, a philosopher, a reformer, a philanthropist, a loner, a seeker, an explorer, and a pioneer. His motto: "Let the players enjoy the game—while I profit from every second they do." --- Quotes from notable figures in the game: Jesselton: “I could take two or three punches from Saria, but I wouldn’t dare take even one from Felix. Even if God ordered me to, I’d go to war with Him instead.” Arturia: “Felix’s presence makes me want to perform before him for three days and three nights, without rest.” Patriot: “Your ideals… they are reality.” MacArthur, a five-star American operator, once remarked: “All it takes is a single move from him, and he’ll dominate the entire Terra Daily hot search list. The moment I saw Felix on the battlefield, I knew—there was no turning back.”

"Seriously," I muttered. "Fucking hell." This was not how it was supposed to go. I was just about getting used to my miserable little slice of peace. I'd paid for it in cartilage and vertebrae, depression, ED and all other side effects that comes with being an army grunt for twenty five years straight. I was finally getting my life back on track. All I wanted, all I was begging the universe for. Was to enjoy being a thrice-divorced, alimony-paying, alcoholic, nicotine-addicted ex-army grunt with fucked knees, a wrecked back, and anger management issues that at this point technically counted as a personality. That was it. That was the dream. Instead, I got this. Fucking reality with patch notes a fucking third-rate, overused, bargain-bin trope of reality turning into a godsdamn MMO RPG with no bloody toturial, explanation or even proper fucking gaming experience balancing In the end I finally kicked the bucket but guess what after going out In a blaze of glory by blowing up my power armors fusion core I open my eyes only to find myself In my eighteen year old body, theres just one tiny problem apearantly my AI got reincarnated along side me long story short basically I got a nagging AI with mood swings Inside my bloody head, seriuosly what could possible go wrong?

Jace Calix wakes up alone in a bunker, a leftover from a war that ended long ago. Cryo-stasis kept him alive, but the world he knew is gone. The systems hum quietly. Empty corridors reach out in every direction. Outside the hatch, the land feels unfamiliar. A hundred years have gone by. The cities are gone. The old ways have disappeared. Where machines once ruled, wild magic now flows, and the quiet he once knew is now filled with hidden life. He was never meant to be a hero. He was supposed to be forgotten. But this world does not need heroes. It needs someone reckless enough to step into its chaos and try to change it.

John Mirage was a young hacker, waiting for his court trial, when he was presented with a choice. Joining a secret ‘fake’ government program, he ended up playing right in a totally unexpected foul play from the future! He found himself travelling into the future, inside a VR game called "Athanasia", where he gained a Hacker System, lots of abilities, and was facing a grand scheme that ran deeper than anyone thought! The fight between humans and machines in the future wasn’t just brutal and cunning; it also spanned to include the VR game, the real world, and even a totally alien world, with different powers in play, even alien races! And John was standing right in the heart of all this, as the variable and anomaly no one expected! Armed with his system, John will struggle to complete quests, learn new abilities, hack everything, increase his system synchronisation level and upgrade his system to become a powerhouse and an unexpected variable in that war! John will fight on different fronts, against overwhelming odds, and find a way to hack his success through all adversaries! _________________________________________ Please note: + The novel is written in British English! + Despite it being a hacker-based novel, there will be little focus on technical stuff, mainly focusing on the normal niche of system and apocalyptic novels. + More support = More chapters released!

When the Global Apocalypse System descended, every adult received the same message… [ Select the Apocalypse you’d like to challenge. ] [ You have limited time. Fail to choose, and the system will choose for you. ] Dragons, demons, zombies, deep sea creatures, aliens, vampires, machines… They will enter an apocalypse! Each survivor was allowed only one choice. One Apocalypse. One Gift Pack. Then, they would all receive their unique Talent… But Kai awakened something unusual. He received Infinite Gift Packs… every survival kit, every resource, every starter’s advantage was there… While others struggle with scarcity, Kai alone walks with abundance. No matter which Apocalypse he enters, his arsenal will decide who survives… and who perishes… or so he thought. Compared to other Survivors with Talents that gives them super strength, special eye, mystical ability, and other unusual talent like invisibility, can he really survive or even end this apocalypse? *** WSA 2026 14 Chapters per week. 20 Golden Tickets = 1 extra chapter 100 Power Stones = 1 extra chapter

Marcus Vale already died once. Terminal cancer ended his life quietly, surrounded by the people he loved. Eyes closed in one world. Eyes opened in another. Reborn into a world where people awaken supernatural abilities. Fire. Ice. Gravity. Lightning. Everyone manifests a power as a child. Marcus didn’t. Years passed before his ability finally awakened. One reach of his hand… …and he punched straight through a fridge. The second SS-ranked ability in history. In a world of dungeon gates, monsters, and powerful adventurers, Marcus’s ability is terrifyingly simple. Once he starts moving… nothing can stop him. Once Marcus Vale starts moving, the fight is already over.

In a futuristic world, humans evolved beyond anyone’s imagination. Discovering new races, facing dangers, and almost facing extinction several times over, yet, as always, they adapted—becoming lords and obtaining their Domains on distant planets. The world was filled with terrifying creatures, those deadly creatures that plagued every race, every planet. In the year 7026, like every year, a large group of eighteen-year-old teenagers finally left Earth to awaken and challenge different Domains. Among them was Neil… Injected with the awakening fluid, Neil awakened two skills only to be betrayed, kidnapped and thrown in a death zone. While others received blessings, powerful abilities and grand titles, Neil awakened with synergy so pathetic—so pitifully low that it drew laughter, scorn, and even disgust. But that wasn't the worst part. Betrayed and cornered inside the death zone, Neil had two choices: Give up… or keep suffering the extreme torment again and again. A death trap with no exit and no chance of survival, the only option was to slaughter the creatures of nightmare. A domain with impossible difficulty, extreme monstrosities… Finally!! He became a lord! Becoming the first to conquer the highest-class domain, creating the strongest legion… Mythic Class army of Giants, Dragons, and more!! Discord: https://discord.gg/5Bp6Pb9UzN Extra chapters based on response I receive (GTs and Ps), that's all for now, peace out!!

Reincarnated As A Hydra (Book 1) The only thing the mage remembers is his death. He sees echoes of a war long lost and a fallen city vanished in the sands of time. He died but now he breathes again? He finds himself in a new form and given a new name and someone to protect. The mage turned hydra is bonded to the girl he now calls master. Bjorn lost his old life and when Freja’s life is threatened he will do everything in his power to protect her and maybe find his memories along the way. "The Chronicles of a Scalebound Sage: Reincarnated as a Hydra" follows Bjorn as he protects Freja, his new master. She is scorned, beaten and disowned from her family for being a failure in the arcane arts. The two must lean on each other for strength to survive in a world of monsters and magic. This is a LitRPG adventure where every victory is a hard fought and death is quick to claim those that lack resolve. Wandmaker (Book 2 WM) An ancient power stirs, sensing the impending return of the True Immortals. As the signs of untold destruction echo across the world, the urgent need for a new Wandmaker arises. They will be a beacon of hope in the turbulent time ahead. The veil between realms grows thin, and beings from beyond begin to awaken, their eyes fixed on the Lower Planes. Tanisha, Bjorn and Joha finally leave the Yuhia behind to travel to more peaceful lands. Their journey leads them to the floating human nation of the Force Isles. Along the way, they encounter fellow travelers and seize opportunities to trade their wares. However, the path to the Force Isles is fraught with peril. The once-safe passage has been corrupted by chaotic magic, transforming a routine voyage into a treacherous expedition. The Silence of Sól (Book 3 - 08/04/2025) The world expands beyond the Chaos Lands. The kingdoms of men, dwarves, elves, and vampires call out with promises of adventure—and conquest. Tanisha and Bjorn continue their search for Joha, though the trail has long gone cold. To find him, they must navigate unfamiliar lands and new peoples. With Aurelius as their guide and new team leader, they face the aftermath of a weakened Divide. The magic academy Lyghten Towre seeks answers, True Immortals walk the land, and entire nations prepare for war. The Chronicles of a Scalebound Sage: The Silence of Sól is the third installment in the epic saga of a reincarnated man—now in the body of a True Immortal Hydra—and his companion Tanisha, an evolved wendigo, as they journey through a world teetering on the edge of cosmic conflict. Read ahead at patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ChildofAidon **Moving forward, the new release schedule will be on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 4 PM Eastern Standard Time (USA, GMT-5)** We now have a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/childofaidon Or you can Join us on Discord at https://discord.gg/T2TXBdxqFb

When the universe awakens after ages of silence, it senses the Abyss approaching—an ancient void filled with creatures that seek to consume all existence. To survive, the universe must choose a Guardian Race, a species worthy of wielding its power and defending reality itself. But no race is chosen. Instead, the Awakening sends out a call across the stars, summoning countless civilizations into the Guardian Trials—a vast series of challenges that test strength, spirit, intelligence, unity, and will. Every competing species believes it deserves the mantle; every one of them is prepared to fight for it. Humanity, still young and relatively unknown, finds itself thrown into a struggle far larger than anything it has faced before. Surrounded by advanced empires and rival contenders, humans must rise far beyond their limits, forge unexpected alliances, and prove their evolution has only just begun. All races stand equal. None have been chosen. And as the Abyss draws closer, the universe waits to see who will earn the right to defend creation.

The Codex is the key!

When renowned game developer Giri meets his untimely end, he awakens as twelve-year-old Vel in the magical realm of Aeonalus—his own creation. Five hundred years have passed since he crafted the world, and Vel finds himself in the village of Oakhaven, facing threats that have evolved beyond his original designs. Determined to protect those he now loves, Vel embarks on a journey of self-discovery and courage, uncovering the true power of his past decisions and the weight of responsibility as he fights for his new reality.

The swamp has always been a dangerous place. A place that forces one to grow up quickly. There is little mercy to be had - it is a kill-or-be-killed world. But for two boys who reside in the village of Two Creeks, it is home. And it's all they know. Beyond the swamp lies a world few in the village can even imagine. A trader who comes once in a while tells stories of great settlements made of stone. Populations that number in the thousands. Warriors who wield weapons that summon fire and erupt with thunder. Great wooden structures that sail across massive bodies of water. It is almost impossible to imagine. Alvis and Floris think they know their home well enough. But the swamp is about to unleash the worst it has to offer...

Park Siwon, 29, is a part-time manuscript editor and the sole reader of the web novel The Last Performer, which follows the regression survivor Kang Yiseul, attempting to survive a series of Ordeals — challenges organized by Heralds which humans are forced to complete. When the novel's author vanishes and the story disappears, his world suddenly becomes the Broadcast and Siwon becomes the only person who knows how the world will end. He must now fight for his survival and reach the end of the Ordeals — before his knowledge of the story runs out.

Calyx and Tharon never expected a car crash to be a good thing—but when the brothers find themselves in a new world, they realize it’s an opportunity. Unfortunately, a rot called the Veil has been consuming the land, leaving it barren and infertile. Food is scarce, and there's very little variety. Luckily, the brothers’ cooking skills are second to none—and they’ve find the perfect place to harvest ingredients: A gateway to Hell.

Every heroic miracle leaves behind an invisible, oily residue known as Soot. To the elite of the Golden Dawn Academy, it is a myth. To Han, it is a crushing reality. Born from a disgraced lineage of Cursed Sculptors, Han possesses obsidian eyes that see the microscopic fractures in a soul. He isn't at the academy to learn magic; he’s there to harvest the rot. ​Using a sentient, shifting Ledger, Han secretly turns the hidden betrayals of high-born students into powerful Karmic Relics. But the cost is physical: Han’s fragile body must endure the "Heat" of every sin he sweeps. If he fails to process the filth, the karma will liquefy his bones, turning him into a silent pillar of stone. ​While the "Sun of Thunders" basks in stolen glory, Han works the shadows to tip the scales of justice. The heroes think they are untouchable. They are wrong. Every debt must be collected, and the Janitor has come to sweep the floor.

In a world where gods once waged war across the constellations, the balance of life hangs by a thread. Humanity lives in the shadow of forgotten powers, and monsters born of corruption prey upon the weak. Aaron Yaghan, once an ordinary F-rank—until the day he inherited the essence of a fallen hero, the first man Adaman. With this gift came a terrible burden: the power to grow beyond limits, to absorb strength, and to wield abilities no mortal should command. But power alone cannot protect the heart. Pulled into mysterious rifts, hunted by unseen enemies, and bound to a world of gods, Aaron must navigate a treacherous path where every choice carries weight. Each battle brings him closer to mastery, yet every victory exacts a cost, testing his morality, his sanity, and the very meaning of humanity. Amid the chaos, there are fleeting moments of light—friendship, trust, and the fragile warmth of love. But even those are threatened by forces that would see the world consumed: Hagon, the Primordial God of Corruption, whose reach defies death, time, and reason. Aaron’s journey is one of blood, tears, and endless struggle—a fight not only for survival but for the legacy of those who came before him. Will he rise as the savior of mankind, or will the shadows of the past claim him as their heir? In a world where the gods have left their mark, the descendant of the first man carries the weight of destiny… and the heartbreak of a world that may never be free.

Years ago, colossal Towers rose across the world. A System spoke inside humanity’s mind. Classes were granted. Stats appeared. Levels. Skills. Fate made visible. Only a chosen few were allowed to ascend. Among them, a young man awakens as a Paladin. He is not a summoned Hero. He is not the strongest. But his faith burns brighter than any blade. Each floor of the Tower is a different world. Elven kingdoms devoured by endless war. Demonic empires built on ruin. Ancient beasts that have never known sunlight. And Earth is not alone. Other fantasy worlds have answered the call. Their champions enter. Their ambitions collide. Their gods are watching. Power rises. Danger multiplies. And the bonds he forges may save him… or damn him. Because inside the Tower, it is not only about leveling up. It is about domination. And if the System demands sacrifice… A Paladin will prove that even holy light can conquer. Dark progression fantasy. Tower ascent. Harem. System.