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In an alternate timeline where magic and technology have evolved as one, the world is shaped by nations wielding military-grade magic, cutting-edge CAD (Casting Assistance Devices), and strategic magicians who dictate the tides of war. Magic is no longer the mystical art of old but a scientific discipline—honed, measured, and weaponized. As the world entered the late 21st century, power struggles between superstates intensified. The balance of power in Asia began to shift when a rising force from the south, the Imperial Federal Republic of the Philippines (IFRP), embarked on an ambitious campaign. Using both superior magic and military innovation, this empire systematically conquered and unified the ASEAN nations, establishing itself as the dominant power in the region. Despite global tensions, life in Japan remained relatively peaceful, with the country maintaining its sovereignty through its own elite magicians and strategic alliances. Magic High Schools served as training grounds for the next generation of magicians, ensuring that Japan’s magical prowess remained strong in an era where might determined fate. However, unknown to them, a storm was brewing just beyond their shores. As the IFRP solidified its rule over Southeast Asia, their ambitions grew bolder. With ASEAN under their banner, their sights turned north—to Japan. The world watched in uncertainty as a new imperial power emerged, prepared to challenge the old order. The invasion would mark a turning point in history, where magic, technology, and warfare would collide on an unprecedented scale. In this new reality, alliances would be tested, rivalries would be forged, and the fate of nations would be decided not by diplomacy—but by the strength of those who wielded magic in war.

A soft, slow, quietly intense story about two people who stumble into something that feels strangely right… long before they understand why. It starts in a quiet hospital room—where a tired son meets the nurse who brightens his mother’s fading days, and something unspoken begins to shift between them. A single dinner leads to a flurry of feelings neither of them are ready for. A misunderstanding turns into distance. A late-night conversation reveals more than either meant to say. As family pressures, lingering fears, and unexpected declarations pull them closer—and sometimes push them apart—they both begin to realize that some connections feel as though they were always meant to happen. But neither of them knows what to call it yet. This story was inspired by an IG post.

A young monster slayer begins his journey after many years in an isolated community. Fate, however, has other plans in mind as he quickly discovers that not everything is as he thought it should be. With these revelations, he begins to question the true nature of everything and everyone around him, but what he discovers is worse than he could ever imagine... far worse. Update 29SEP2025: Hello there! I apologize for the long delay in posting the chapters again. A lot has happened, but I want you to know that the chapters I've written up until the end of Season 3 will be posted daily until about mid-December to catch up with other platforms. In any case, I hope you all enjoy the story, and please let me know your thoughts on it so far!

The story follows Rin, who is trapped in an endless routine of school, gaming, and everyday habits. Each day feels the same as the one before — until one careless moment compromises her phone, and she realizes that someone is tracking her movements. Suddenly, her once-safe daily life is overshadowed by fear and paranoia. Amidst this threat, she meets Haruka, a friend from the past who rekindles old feelings, and Evelyn, a caring stranger who offers her comfort and safety. Caught between growing fear and tender moments of emotional closeness, Rin must learn to trust, to discover herself, and to confront the looming danger — all while trying to preserve both her routine and her life.

(WARNING: THIS IS A STORY OF INSANITY. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK) [Rewinding] In a world where each moment hangs by a thread and every second could be her last, Juno Luminara has discovered a horrifying gift—the ability to manipulate the fabric of time. But what seems like salvation is a double-edged curse, bringing her to her own deaths. Each death is real, leaving her scarred with the knowledge of lives unlived and choices unmade. Only she remembers every brutal ending, every gruesome failure. And with every use of her power, the weight of reality presses harder, like an unseen force that’s waiting to crush her under its clockwork inevitability. The realms teeters on the edge of collapse, threatened by the encroaching Void, a force of pure entropy devouring space, time, and sanity itself. Its monstrous rifts open without warning, twisting streets into nightmares where creatures born from forgotten futures stalk anyone unlucky enough to wander too close. Chosen as the Timekeeper, Juno is forced into a deadly game of survival, where one mistake can spiral into endless loops of despair. But she’s not just running from monsters—there are those who know what she can do, and they will stop at nothing to steal her power, even if it means trapping her in an eternal rewind. As she- [System overload] [REDACTED] [Time Skip Initializing] disappears into realms and timelines. With every use of her ability, Juno inches closer to madness, questioning how many times she can watch herself die before she loses what little humanity she has left. Time is both a lifeline and a labyrinth, and the deeper she goes, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real. As the Void tightens its grip on reality, Juno must untangle the twisted threads of fate, confront enigmatic enemies who bend time as easily as she does, and unlock the secrets of her own existence—before her mind fractures, and she becomes just another forgotten anomaly in the collapsing timeline. Her only weapons are her ingenuity, grit, and a system that responds to her every action but reveals as much danger as it does opportunity. One wrong move can doom an entire future; one right step can rewrite reality itself. Every ally is a potential betrayer. Every enemy hides a clue. And in the end, Juno’s biggest enemy may be time itself. "This timekeeper... How much longer do you think you can run from fate? Do you really believe you can cheat death forever?" [System failing...] [Reality restart commencing] With the fabric of existence unraveling, Juno must decide: will she surrender to inevitability, or break free from the cycle to forge her own future? The clock is ticking. And she’s running out of time.

Main Character Name- Kiyoshi Ishida → Reincarnation Name- Shujin Age- 16 (before reincarnation), reborn as a child. Characteristics- Cold-blooded, silent, genius, calculative, psychologically numb. Background- He studied Dark Psychology under his parents from the age of 6. After hearing about his parents' quarrel and realizing that their love for him was conditional, he lost all faith. At the age of 8, his parents were killed. He was adopted by the same gang that killed them. He became a tool, trained in martial arts and part-time jobs, and lived alone. He befriended Niyori (who was his friend). His friend, Aiko, fell in love with him without even knowing it. He died saving Aiko from a truck accident. He was born with great dark magic due to hatred, pain, and pressure. Reincarnated World Setting- World Name: Velgrith Type: A giant continent surrounded by oceans. Created by: 1 Planet-Level Goddess (Primordial Goddess) Elmyria 6 Elemental Gods (Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Dark Magic) 1 Secret Universe-Level Goddess (Watcher) Human Kingdoms- East- Ironwood Kingdom (ruled by a human king) North- Sliverwood Kingdom (ruled by a human queen) West- Mistwood Kingdom (ruled by a human king) South- Flarewood Kingdom (ruled by a human king) Demon Empire Ruled by the Demon Lord at the center. Each human kingdom is infiltrated by a local demon lord; every human kingdom has some demon territory. Additional Plot- Two intangible gods (Lightning and Dark Magic) betrayed the Planet level goddess Elmyria. A hero was summoned 100 years ago to stop the demons. The hero won but went silent and is now using the demons to manipulate humans. History records him as a savior, but he is a secret villain. --- Main Themes True Justice and False Peace The Weight of Emotion and Memory Power used for Control and Freedom Revenge, Redemption, and Proof --- MC's New Role Reborn as a mysterious child to veteran adventurers. Trained in magic and martial arts, and shown love again. Can use ancient forbidden time magic and understands a power even gods cannot control. Eventually changes his name to Shujin ("Master/Ruler") and becomes the Darkness Lord. Unlike the previous hero, he doesn't want to be a puppet. Aims to create true justice, becoming cruel and fearsome.

After the sudden death of his parents, Kenji—rightful heir to a powerful empire—is deemed too young to rule. When his older brother steps in as regent, Kenji retreats from responsibility, only for calamity to strike: a sealed enemy is unleashed, the capital falls, and Kenji is separated from everything he once knew. Alone in a vast, unfamiliar world, Kenji is forced to survive with nothing but his instincts. As he carves out a new life in a distant town—far from royalty—he becomes an adventurer, a merchant, and something more. Yet the past never stays buried, and Kenji must face the question that haunts him: What exactly am I—an exiled prince, a forgotten soul, or the key to something greater?

A powerful new Indian light novel series blending mythology, sci-fi fantasy, and high-school action adventure. Perfect for readers who love progression fantasy, system powers, myth-powered heroes, and fast-paced anime-style storytelling. When the sky first tore open, monsters invaded the world. A decade later, sixteen-year-old Aryan Sharma is just an ordinary student—until he finds the Astra-Chakra, an ancient divine-tech artifact capable of channeling the powers of the gods. With the awakening of Agni, the Avatar of Fire, Aryan’s life transforms overnight. Suddenly, he’s battling Asura beasts, training under a sword-wielding prodigy, and hiding his abilities from the government task force hunting unlicensed magic users. But the monsters aren't the only threat. A masked Necromancer unleashes an army of shadows during the school festival, forcing Aryan to unlock abilities far beyond human limits—including the legendary Vayu, the Avatar of Wind. As ancient enemies rise again, Aryan must master the Astra-Link before it destroys him. Because the device didn’t choose him by chance… It chose him for war.

When he woke up in a cellar, facing down a swarm of giant rats, Leo knew this wasn't his normal Tuesday. Transmigrated into the body of Elian, the orphaned dreg and punching bag of the Skyfang Aviary, Leo's new life is a brutal downgrade. He's weak, despised, and tasked with the most suicidal jobs. His only inheritance is a crushing debt of humiliation and a scheduled, early death by beast. But as the Dire Rats close in, a window of blue light shatters his despair. [Beast Taming Prodigy System Initializing.] Suddenly, the rules have changed. Leo can see stats, gain quests, and forge bonds with the monstrous creatures everyone else fears. While the arrogant tamers rely on force and fear, Leo has a strategy guide to their world. His first, humble tames? The very rats sent to kill him. His second? That’s where the real story begins. Assigned to feed the Aviary's most dangerous captive—a broken, furious Storm-Wing Gryphlet that has maimed every apprentice who approached it—Leo sees what others don't. Not just a C-class beast of legendary power, but a terrified, injured creature. Using his system not for domination, but for understanding, he does the impossible: he earns a flicker of trust from the un-tamable. Now, the Aviary's elites are watching. The Head Keeper’s suspicion is a knife's edge. And Leo is stuck between maintaining his facade as the "unassuming" dreg and unleashing the prodigy growing within. With a mysterious system glitching around his core affinity, a hidden bond with a legendary beast, and a hoard of system points burning a hole in his pocket, Leo must navigate a world of cutthroat tamers and soaring monsters. He'll have to forge his own path, because if they discover the truth of his power, the very masters he serves will become his most deadly enemies. In a world of Rocs and Rivals, one man with a system will rise from the dregs to touch the sky. --- What to expect: · A weak-to-strong protagonist who uses intelligence and a system over brute force. · In-depth beast taming, bonding, and evolution with clear stats and skills. · A unique, growing bond with a mysterious and powerful broken gryphon. · Kingdom and Aviary building elements from the bottom up. · A hidden system with its own secrets and a corrupted core affinity. · Plenty of progression, strategy, and satisfying payoffs.

Mikelle da Varano was a man driven by a fierce determination to avenge his wife and son's death at the hands of a vampire lord. As a bloodthirsty hunter, he sought to kill the vampire by his own hands, but fate had other plans in store for him. When the day finally arrived, and he pierced the vampire lord's heart with his Damascus sword, he was shocked to discover that he had killed a normal ranking vampire. As he stood over the dying vampire, Mikelle heard a calm, chilling voice say, "Leave him be; he was going to die anyway." In that moment, he pledged himself to the God. With his last breath, Mikelle begged the Holy Father for another chance to fulfill his mission. Despite the pain he felt, he vowed to bring forth justice and uphold the rights of his people. Little did he know, his plea would be answered in a way he could never have imagined. When he opened his eyes, Mikelle realized that he had become the very creature he despised the most - a blood-sucking vampire. Now, as a vampire, Mikelle must navigate his new existence while staying true to his beliefs and purpose. The once holy hunter must reconcile his former life with his newfound identity and learn to control his thirst for blood. Can he use his new powers to bring justice to those who need it, or will he succumb to the darkness within him? Only time will tell in this tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil.

Survival. A word Kalika had come to learn at a young age from a past long forgotten. Taken in and raised as a princess she opts to win it all in a grand deception to gain a new level of control. This however, would never come to fruition. Shackled to the earth below, with no hope of release. Not even death can save her from her descent into darkness. Nor will it save her from the memories of pain, that would soon come to haunt her in the coming present. [Updated every Wednesday and Friday] {Artist: Sikeseeing}

In a world where mysticism and steam industry coexist, cursed objects, the Reception Bureau, and Evil God fanatics... That year, the King was bedridden with illness, the successor was inexperienced, and power slipped away, leaving the empire teetering. That year, external forces gathered around the empire, and foreign civilizations eyed it covetously. That year, the prophet delivered a prophecy that the era of civilization was nearing its end. That year, Ethan arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the imperial capital. To survive in this perilous era, he began practicing Fireball Skill. Years later, Ethan looked at the meteor falling from the clouds and realized there was a problem. The beginner Magic he learned seemed a bit off.

[Player Name: Qin Huai Unlocked Illustrations: 0/12 Skills: Dough Fermentation (Intermediate): Your dough fermentation technique has surpassed 99% of breakfast shop chefs nationwide. (0/10000) Stuffing Preparation (Advanced): Your stuffing preparation skill has surpassed 100% of breakfast shop chefs nationwide. (0/100000) ... Evaluation: A novice just starting out] The moment he stepped into the cafeteria, the protagonist of this foodie novel welcomed the successful activation of his system. Qin Huai: A foodie novel, you should have said so earlier! I'm familiar with this! Later on— Qin Huai discovered that this system might not be purely about food. It seemed like some odd elements were added. Even his view of neighbors, friends, guests, and employees started to seem less human... But no problem. When in doubt, take a bite! ----------------------- Game Instructions: 1. This game has a very high degree of freedom; please explore on your own. 2. This game will not interfere with any of the player's choices; please strive to unlock all illustrations. 3. All explanations belong to the game.

To survive, the unfortunate Gong Qiying, who became the lord of the Sein Dungeon, had to make his dungeon extremely "hellish": Doors that "cannot be opened from this side", treasure chests "triggering teleport traps", a three hundred and sixty-five mile journey from the starting point to the BOSS room with no place to rest, monster knights with great bows on either side of a narrow bridge, and sinister ambushes around corners. There's also unavoidable visits to poisonous pits and hidden paths... Additionally, well-known fighters like Isshin Ashina, the Furnace Knight, Rajang, and the Scourge Legion bring unexpected surprises! Various unique rewards such as the Flaming Sword, Murky Hand Scythe, Rapid Slash Longsword, Sacred Oath, and Flame Empowerment will make you too happy to contain your joy! Gong Qiying: The most important thing in my dungeon is to ensure adventurers have fun!

Clearing wasteland, farming, exploring and collecting, starting from scratch to slowly build an estate that completely belongs to oneself. Jiang Yuan always thought that the bound game was a cheat that could shuttle between two realms to sell things, until he discovered that the skills obtained in the game could also be used in reality!

The Sect Leader has taken in a new female disciple. She is very beautiful, causing countless people to be enchanted by her. Until Zhou Qing finally activated the entry, seeing a golden tag flashing above many people's heads. According to the hint, that was others' inner notes about him. The chief of the neighboring peak's note on him was [A lecherous pervert playing dumb chicken]. Yan's note on him was [Junior brother who is both lustful and daring]. Shi Zhen's note on him was [Junior brother Zhou with worsening sleepwalking condition]… When Zhou Qing looked at this new junior sister, her note was [So handsome][So powerful][So domineering]. At this moment, it could basically be confirmed that she liked him. So, Zhou Qing gathered the courage to confess. "I... like you." But she laughed heartily: "Dad, you were so funny when you were young."

After her rebirth, Rita vows not to repeat her past mistakes. This time, her first priority is to stop her brother, who is about to marry into the Lopez family, from participating in the initial game beta test. In her previous life, she was deceived by this scheming brother until her dying breath. It was only at the end that she realized she was merely a villain in a male-oriented novel about a live-in son-in-law, with all the malice and manipulation orchestrated by him behind the scenes. In this life, Rita decides to change the rules of the game. She will stay in the shadows and seize all the opportunities meant for the male and female leads. By participating in the beta test and re-selecting her abilities, she systematically dismantles the protagonists’ advantages, all while making them believe she’s on their side. Rita has no intention of harming innocent people, nor is she a selfless saint. In this game, she works with the authorities for mutual benefit, all to achieve her ultimate goal—becoming the true master of her fate.

One day, Lin Tian, an 18-year-old high school student, accidentally binds with a producer system. As long as he binds with a partner and cultivates them into a super “idol,” he can receive rewards. When he meets the equally eccentric and obsessive cellist Gan Yanyu, they hit it off immediately and start creating short videos, striving to achieve the highest honor in music competitions! Thus, In a season of cherry blossoms, just after winning an international competition, Gan Yanyu plays a piece that Lin Tian has never heard before on the stage in front of thousands of spectators. To Lin Tian's astonishment, the young girl puts down her bow and beams a radiant smile. “You’ve written so many pieces for me; this one is my composition for you.” “It’s called—‘Love Letter.’”

Here, you can see the past and present of the cosmic swarm, the origin of the war-mongering witch tribe, the rise of sea progeny, the birth of giant beasts... And... A world tree cultivation from scratch? ... On her 18th birthday, Baiyi suddenly learns that her family is actually super-rich. After finally coming to terms with the reality and preparing to embrace a new life, another change occurs. The world is destroyed, the apocalypse arrives, and humans are given a lord qualification and randomly thrown into millions of worlds. Good news, her cheat finally arrives, and it's a seemingly powerful genetic weaving. Bad news, others have it too, and theirs seem even stronger. What else can be done? She can only be a support player trying to get by, relying on her cheat to do some farming. But why do her troops start to look so strange? ... I just want to farm properly, so why is it my fault if intruders get taken down by insects/gardeners/crops! What Insect Queen, what original witch, it's all slander! I'm just an ordinary support lord! ps: Female protagonist, single, farming, dedicated to hybridizing all kinds of strange creatures pps: This is a male-oriented novel, if you have not read a male-oriented female protagonist novel before, I'm glad this will be your first.