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Rising Fantasy: Online

One hundred million players. One year trapped. No way out but through. When a massive VR game becomes a death trap, every player on the EU server faces a brutal reality: die in the game, die in real life. The only escape is to clear it — floor by floor, boss by boss — and with one year gone, two thirds of the first floor's players are already dead. Max Veritas is not a hero. He's a 25-year-old father of twins who spent his first months laying low, waiting for someone else to fix things. But when the void in his heart grew bigger, he could not work a job and live a normal life. He started venturing outside the safe city walls and never looked back. On the upper floors, the race to clear the game is in full swing. Priam Castellan — first ranked, terrifyingly powerful, carrying humanity's hope like a burden — drives his guild forward while Salvation, led by a man who found everything he ever wanted inside the game, fights to stop them from ever leaving. Caught between them: Max's brother and his best friend, who don't yet know where Max is — and Max, who doesn't yet know they're up above. This is a progression fantasy about power earned the hard way, about exploration of multiple worlds and about the test that all players face, one in which they have to choose one of the answers to their predicament: Rise and fight the against the game, while risking your life, or stay in cities, work a job in a video game and wait for other players to do the work you. There might even be a third option for some people which is being content with the game world and living in it happily ever after. A fourth option exists for a special breed of players, who love the game worldnso much they will fight those who want to break out.
penlesswriter · 140.5k Views

SUNDIAL

This isn’t a story of heroes and villains. In a fractured universe where justice and chaos blur, people are not saviors—they are survivors. Dreamers. Fighters shaped by a world that forces them to choose who they become. The Judgement Order maintains peace through control, offering the illusion of choice while quietly shaping society to its will. Opposing them is the Plasma Nexus, a rebellion that fights for freedom… even if that freedom leads to destruction. But what is freedom without order? And what is order without truth? At the center of it all is Iver Tanaka, the Masked Drifter—a boy forged by tragedy, searching for purpose in a world that sees him as a monster. He doesn’t have the answers. And neither do we. Through his journey, SUNDIAL explores identity, survival, and the cost of choice. It asks a simple question with no easy answer: Would you fight for freedom… even if it meant embracing chaos? Or would you accept control… in exchange for peace? There are no right sides here. Only consequences. Welcome to SUNDIAL. Freedom isn’t always what it seems. And neither are the people fighting for it. "SUNDIAL" is a sci-fi manga about survival and rebellion in a chaotic galaxy ruled by the oppressive Judgment Order. It follows Iver Tanaka, a 17-year-old scavenger from Earth's slums with the unique ability to manipulate friction. Known as the Masked Drifter, Iver works for his own survival until he's drawn into the struggle of the Plasma Nexus, a small rebellion fighting for freedom. As Iver uncovers truths about his past and the universe's corruption, he faces tough choices between selfish ambition and becoming a symbol of hope in a lawless world. The story combines intense action, morally complex characters, and a gritty, dystopian setting, exploring what it means to fight for survival and justice.
TAN_happybuffalo · 19.9k Views

Rise of the Techwarrior (rewriten)

In a future where Earth has been devastated by an alien invasion, humanity’s survival hangs in the balance. Daniel-Lee Viret, a 42-year-old carpenter and visionary tech genius, finds himself at the heart of a clandestine resistance—an effort to reclaim the planet and secure a future for humankind. Once captured and exploited by the extraterrestrial conquerors, Daniel refuses to accept a fate dictated by alien overlords and corrupt elites. Instead, he seizes a mysterious, otherworldly device that appears in his workshop, unlocking latent human potential and granting him access to advanced knowledge from popular sci-fi sources.Empowered by this newfound system and a powerful brain-enhancing elixir called NZT-50, Daniel begins to craft a revolutionary blueprint for technological salvation. His goal is to develop breakthrough innovations—flying cars, teleporters, AI companions, and energy sources capable of harnessing zero-point energy—all designed to prepare Earth for the impending invasion and to resist the oppressive alien regime. But the path is treacherous. The world’s powerful corporations, government agencies, and rogue factions see his advancements as threats, willing to kill or sabotage to maintain control.As Daniel builds his fledgling empire from the ground up, he assembles a team of trusted allies: his brilliant younger brother Jo-ash, a prodigy engineer; Denver, a visionary designer with dreams of futuristic vehicles; and Nikki, a scientist specializing in energy systems. Together, they establish secret bases across South Africa, hidden from prying eyes, functioning as command centers and training facilities. Their efforts are shadowed by enemies—corporate spies, mercenaries, and alien agents—who seek to steal or destroy their innovations.Amidst this chaos, Daniel’s system reveals a darker truth: a covert group of mercenaries and rival corporations working in the shadows, attempting to infiltrate and cripple his operations. The stakes escalate as the alien threat intensifies—strange ships in orbit, energy signatures rising, and strange phenomena signaling an imminent full-scale invasion. Daniel’s drive to innovate is matched by his need for strategic defense, leading to the creation of autonomous robots, secret safe zones, and a covert resistance network prepared to fight from the shadows.Despite the peril, hope persists. Daniel’s vision extends beyond mere survival—he aims to rebuild humanity's resilience and autonomy. His creations, like the friendly yet formidable Baymax robots and advanced VR training grounds, serve as symbols of a new dawn—tools to empower people and push the boundaries of human capability.As the world teeters on the brink of war, Daniel’s ultimate challenge becomes clear: rally humanity, outsmart the alien invaders, and forge a future where hope and innovation prevail over darkness and despair. His journey is one of resilience, ingenuity, and unwavering resolve—a fight not just for survival but for the rebirth of a better world."Shadows of Tomorrow" is a gripping tale of technological revolution, resistance, and the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of extraterrestrial and corporate tyranny. It explores themes of hope, sacrifice, and the power of human ingenuity—reminding us that even in the darkest times, a second chance can spark the dawn of a new era.
Daniel_Viret · 39.5k Views