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Every hero starts with power. He started with dust. One moment, the classroom buzzed with teenage chatter. The next, silence fell. Students blinked—and opened their eyes in an ancient hall carved from gold and marble. The air shimmered with divine magic. And at its center stood a goddess—flawless, proud, unbelievably beautiful and wrapped in flowing white. It was a divine summoning performed by a divine goddess. Among them was Vritra… and his stunningly beautiful mother. While others received blessings, powerful physiques and grand titles, Vritra was given a skill so pathetic it made even the goddess wrinkle her nose. An ability—so pitifully weak that it drew laughter, scorn, and even disgust. But that wasn't the worst part. Betrayed and cornered inside the labyrinth, Vritra had two choices: die… or fall into the death trap. A death canopy with no exit and no chance of survival, the only option was to slaughter the demons endlessly for months. Finally!! He forced his dormant skill to awaken, after killing thousands and hundreds of thousands demons and devouring them, becoming a broken ability. A dragon? A demon? What am I exactly? ****** White robes. Cold arrogance A sinful revenge. White robes can stain. And in the dark, even divinity can moan. And then there was his mo— guilt in her breath, shame in her eyes, whispering apologies between gasps in her son's ear, doing what had to be done… for both their sakes, giving birth to a morally wrong relation with him. ________________ Absolutely no NTR, none at all!!! No mother betrayal either!!! Discord: https://discord.gg/BUnnWjnWZw check out more- https://ko-fi.com/jin_moon Extra chapters based on response I receive, that's all for now, peace out!!

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?

A gamer wakes up inside his favorite game DESTINY as its most hated, cursed NPC—Kel von Rosenfeld. Doomed to die in the first arc, he now carries the knowledge of the entire game. To survive, he must defy destiny itself and rise from disgrace to absolute power.

[UPDATE EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY] Akira Kurozawa, 17 years old, second-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High, possesses a cursed technique as rare as it is cursed: Spiritual Absorption. Unlike sorcerers who exorcise curses, Akira devours them, imprisoning them within his soul. Each absorbed curse increases his power... but inexorably corrupts his humanity. While his classmates—Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki—fight darkness from the outside, Akira battles the darkness growing within him. Black veins spread. Voices whisper. The line between sorcerer and monster blurs. Gojo Satoru watches, fascinated and wary. Sukuna takes interest. And Akira must answer a terrifying question: how far can one sacrifice oneself before losing what's worth saving?

[Dhruv, Welcome to The New World.] [You have awakened the following authority.] - Dungeon master - Greed [Authority ‘Dungeon Master’ is compatible with ‘System’. Do you want to upgrade it?] [Yes/No.] ****** For all intents and purposes, Dhruv should’ve been dead. He was a mercenary with a simple goal—to fill his own stomach and feed those close to him. What he didn’t know was that the same people he called family would one day turn their guns on him and shoot him, over a mysterious black cube. Except he didn't stay dead. The strange black cube dragged him back from the edges of hell and threw him right into the NEW WORLD. Awakening in a world brimming with magic, monsters, and mysteries that kill at a glance was nothing like he imagined. Follow Dhruv as he tries to build the most powerful dungeon—while being hunted by both heroes and monsters alike. With both churches and cults on his trail, will Dhruv survive or die a dog’s death once more? Welcome to the Dungeon of Greed. ◈ What to expect ◈ [+] A beep boop Litrpg system we all come to love and care about. [+] No AI involved in the writing… The cover is made by it tough. [+] Tired with all the harem and only want to read about men fighting… ahmmm!! Well, this is for you. [+] Daily uploads | 2Ch | 1000-1200 Words | [-] The first 20 or so chapters are somewhat slow to improve the worldbuilding and lore of the world. I would love for you to read at least 30 chapters before deciding… is it your cup of tea or not? [+] Say with me Greeeeeed is Gooooood Thanks for Reading :]

A software engineer dies saving a child, only to wake up as his fifteen‑year‑old self in Hawkins, Indiana, six months before Stranger Things begins. He remembers every monster, every death, every secret buried in this cursed town. He should probably run and let the pros handle it… but fate has other plans. The universe just handed him the f**king Gamer System, so why would he be the one running? As far as he’s concerned, it’s Vecna who should start running from him… A.N: I promise that every chapter will be at least 6,000 words, with most of them reaching around 8,000+ words. 114.5K word already out!

A videogame company that pays gamers to play their game. NAVA, an upstart videogame company became the world’s largest and most successful company in world after releasing Avalor, an immersive open-world videogame. It’s secret to success– it pays gamers to play! NAVA adopts a unique model – it does not charge players a single dollar to play their game…no fees, no monthly passes, no web-store only items, no special power-ups…none. Instead, NAVA pays gamers a considerable amount of money to play. Players easily earn from $200,000 to millions of dollars each year. The world’s economy shifts as millions of people become professional gamers. What’s the catch? How does the company earn money? NAVA holds an unexpected secret…one that will change everything! Warning, first few chapters start slow…but narrative picks up. Chapters are short and with minimal fluff and fillers. Please like and comment.

In a universe where worlds are not conquered—but earned—humanity survives by turning planets into battlegrounds. Every world is ranked. Every creature evolves. Every victory reshapes the stars. And at sixteen, every citizen must enter the system… or be left behind. David Wyn was never meant to stand out. The son of independent explorers, he was raised on the edges of civilization—taught how to observe, adapt, and survive. But when his parents vanish on a volatile world called Verdalis, they leave behind something far more dangerous than answers: A book that should not exist. A voice that should not speak. And a system that does not belong to any known bloodline. At the Academy—the proving ground for humanity’s future—power is everything. The Twelve rule by lineage. Heirs bend elements, command shadows, and carry legacies written in conquest. And those without a crest? They’re expected to fall in line… or fall behind. David does neither. When his awakening is masked as a failure, he becomes invisible to the very system that defines strength. But hidden power doesn’t stay hidden. Not when monsters evolve mid-battle. Not when planets shift under the weight of a single decision. And not when the strongest bloodlines begin to notice… something is wrong. On Kharos Vale, a training mission turns into a nightmare. A predator consumes its own kind and becomes something greater. An ecosystem begins to spiral. And David makes a choice that changes everything. He doesn’t fight to win. He fights to stop collapse. Now the system is watching. The heirs are questioning. And something older than the Concord has begun to stir. Because David wasn’t chosen by lineage. He wasn’t granted power. He was permitted. And in a universe where strength determines who owns entire worlds— David Wyn may become the one thing no system can classify.

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.

When Taiyuan fell to the northern riders, one boy survived. Across frozen plains and wind-scoured wastelands, he walked alone—carrying nothing but his father’s last command: Find General Jin Mugwang of Haran. He was not a warrior. He had never drawn a blade in battle. Yet he crossed a land where even soldiers would not travel in winter. In Haran, at the edge of the frontier, a war waits. Armies gather. Old loyalties fracture. The border does not forgive weakness. The boy who arrived half-frozen at the gates of the northern campaign will grow beneath banners of war. But survival is only the beginning. In a fractured age, he must learn when a blade must be drawn— and when it must remain sheathed. A story of war, loyalty, and the making of a man. This is my first time sharing my work on a global platform. I truly look forward to your evaluation and feedback. I am particularly interested in how readers from different cultural backgrounds perceive the story. Thank you sincerely. Note: This story may soon be contracted with another platform, so it might be removed from this site in the future. Please read while it is still available. Thank you.

In the desolate expanse of Mars lies a secret buried beneath the dust and shadows. Atlas, a seasoned vet trying to escape his past, takes it upon himself to accompany a scout team on a mission to uncover the truth behind a mysteriously vanished colony. But what begins as a strange investigation quickly turns into a journey beyond comprehension. As they step into the eerie silence of the abandoned outpost, they discover an enigma that defies everything they know. In an instant, the red sands of Mars vanish, and Atlas is thrust into a world brimming with wonders, magic, and horrors beyond imagination.

"I am the rot in your foundation. I will crawl back from hell and bury this world." Those were Red’s final words as his classmates watched him dissolve. They stole his life force to fuel their own ascensions, becoming Paladins, Sages, and Kings. They threw his empty husk into the Abyss, satisfied the 'Terrorist's Son' was finally gone. But death was not the end. While his body lay broken in the abyss, his soul drifted to the sanctuary of a Forgotten God. Awakening the forbidden SSS-Rank Talent [Exponential Divinity - 100x Growth], Red realizes that in this world, he doesn't need heroes, he needs monsters. From the chitin of hyper-evolved insects to dragons, from eldritch horrors to the nightmares sleeping in the dark, he begins to construct a civilization that defies the natural order. Under his hand, the weak do not just survive, they evolve into calamities. The Heroes are leveling up in their golden towers. The Gods are watching from their thrones. But in the shadows, Red’s Strongest Civilization is already preparing for war. [Betrayed and sacrificed, I awakened an SSS-Rank Talent. While others struggle to build a village, my civilization grows 100x faster.] Tags- #Kingdom Building #Civilization #Lit-RPG #Wars #Beast Taming #Game #Simulation #Overpowered #Gobal Lords #Level up #Weak to Strong #Revenge #Evolution === Join the discord server for maps, and character illustrations! Link- https://discord.gg/qdyayS8ewQ

In a world of magic and swords where peace is never guaranteed, meet Henry, the second son of the Sinclair Barony. Ever since his older brother was named the official heir, Henry has lived a completely lazy and unambitious life. As a noble with zero responsibilities, he wastes his natural talents to enjoy a life of pure comfort, showing almost no redeeming qualities. Eventually, Henry takes his wild lifestyle a bit too far and gets banished to a remote military outpost. He assumes he just has to rough it for a few weeks before his parents cave in and let him come back home. However, life has other plans. The outpost is suddenly attacked, and Henry is killed. But in a shocking twist of fate, Henry opens his eyes to find himself exactly four years in the past, right on the morning of his coming-of-age ceremony. With a brand new lease on life, how will Henry forge his own path and fix the fatal mistakes of his future? Only time will tell.

After his death. an African American 'neet' of a gamer; discovers his reawakening into the body of a younger African American boy with a bit of immeasurable mental trauma; and he is originally set to die. His only benefits would be the knowledge of events in the future that leads to his death flags, along with a system. What path is he willing to take in order to survive in the post-apocalyptic game turned reality he has been thrown into; and how long will 'this' Sam Burrell remain amongst 'the last of us'.

A young boy was living peacefully. Although he was poor and alone, he was happy with what he had. Until one day, a girl came into his lonely life, making it worth living. However, this also didn't last long when the girl he considered his only family in the world got afflicted with a mysterious illness! In the end, he sold his parent's house, the last memory he had of them, hoping to save his Lil Sis. He was even willing to live in the slums if he could save her and, for the first time in his life, stop this tragedy from happening! But fate yet played another trick on him when a greedy shop owner sold him fake medicine and tricked all the money he got after selling his parents' house! After being pushed into the corner, he hated those treacherous people; he hated the unfair life, and he even hated Heaven itself! In the moment of hatred and helplessness, he holloed to the sky, "IF I HAVE THE POWER, I'LL STEAL FROM HEAVEN ITSELF, JUST LIKE HOW IT STEALS EVERYONE FROM ME!" However, this boy didn't know that this absurd wish would be granted one day by something called the system, and it would also force him to walk on the path of a THIEF! A path that was despised and loathed by Heaven itself! ______ Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kuKdwpSab

"All I need is a second chance..." "A second chance to make things right." Watching the world in front of him crumble before his very eyes, Valyr felt immense regret. He and his comrades made sure to prepare for every possible mishap, for every possible thing that could've gone wrong... yet in the end, their side still lost. Feeling his consciousness slip away from him, the young man screamed out into the heavens, wishing at his dying moment to get a second chance. A second chance to make things right. Thankfully, the heavens responded. Sending him back into the world where everything began, Valyr was reborn as an NPC of Greater Beyond a year before the game went live. Armed with all of the knowledge he'd gained from his past life, as well as the goal of not wanting the past to repeat itself, he was going to make sure they won the final battle this time, stopping at nothing to achieve it. Though, before he could do that, he'd first have to pick up the path he ventured in the past. ---------- Support me on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/truedawnnovels Feel free to join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FU7fdYwaau

Transmigrating into the Soul Society, Naraku Sora finds himself in a timeline that has deviated from the original story. The future villainous boss, Sōsuke Aizen, is not only a mere student at the Shino Academy but also Sora's "close friend" and roommate,. Knowing he is too weak to survive the chaotic future, Sora awakens the [Justice System]. The rules are simple: suppress criminals to extract their stats, abilities, and talents,. Rejecting the prestige of the Gotei 13, Sora chooses a path others fear—Guarding Muken (The Central Great Underground Prison),. To others, it is a hellhole; to Sora, it is an endless buffet of experience points. • Suppress a corrupt Noble? Reward: Increase Spirit Body Strength and Reiatsu. • Chain up a Menos Grande? Reward: Hollow Power, High-Speed Regeneration, and Hierro,. • Catch the eye of Warden Shutara Senjumaru? Become the strongest "test subject" in Soul Society history,. From a fragile academy graduate to a monster capable of fusing Shinigami and Hollow powers, Sora rises through the ranks. While Aizen plots in the shadows, Sora stands in the light of the prison fires, grinning at the sinners before him. "Sōsuke, you must be a good person," he warns his friend, while personally crushing the skulls of his enemies. In a rotting world, Naraku Sora has only one creed: "Justice, add points!".

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.

Warriors, mages, archers, assassins, defenders, healers… Apothecaries, gatherers, blacksmiths, enchanters, growers… This is a world where countless professions coexist. And I—every time I raise any profession by a single level—gain a God-Tier Talent. Mage: “God-Tier Proficiency Control” — Instantly master all skills, increasing proficiency ten thousandfold. Observer: “God-Tier Omniscience” — Perceive and comprehend all information about anything within sight. Grower: “God-Tier Catalysis” — Accelerate growth by ten thousand times, multiplying harvest yields beyond reason. … When I possess every profession simultaneously— And every single one is leveled to its maximum— I will become omniscient. And omnipotent.

Renji Takahashi, a quiet and withdrawn first-year student, has always struggled to connect with others. While his social anxiety keeps him isolated, his talent for volleyball is undeniable. Renji's ability to read the flow of the game, combined with his exceptional defensive skills as a libero, makes him a hidden gem. Enter Asuka Fujisawa, the charismatic and caring manager of the Misaki High volleyball team. Determined to bring out Renji’s potential, Asuka pushes him to step out of his comfort zone — both on and off the court. As Renji opens up, he finds himself forming bonds with his teammates, developing newfound confidence, and discovering that the heart of volleyball isn’t just about skill — it’s about connection, trust, and passion