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The Anomaly on the Stairway to Heaven

In the wake of the Second Big Bang, Earth fused with eight hidden realms to form the 9 Imperial Heavens — a vast vertical cosmos where the weak are crushed and only the strong may ascend. For 100,000 years, the Stairway to Heaven has been the sole path to power, fame, and survival. At age 16, every human awakens their potential and steps onto its infinite jade stairs, facing deadly trials that promise exponential growth… or a swift death. Most climb for themselves. Joshua Kane climbs for his family. Born in the weakest layer — Earth, the Fourth Mortal Realm — Joshua carries a hidden trait that even the Stairway’s ancient spirit, Tian’yu, calls him by a special name: “The Anomaly.” While others follow rigid Qi and Mana paths, Joshua instinctively senses the fractures in every system. His ability, Fracture Sense, lets him bend the rules just enough to survive where others would perish. But this same “glitch” is the reason his high-talent parents never ascended — it tied their entire family to the lowest heaven. Now, on his 16th birthday, Joshua takes the first step. Not for glory. Not for revenge. But with one unbreakable vow: “We climb together… or none of us climb at all.” From blood-soaked trials against Spirit Beasts on the lower steps, to alliances and betrayals in the higher Heavens, to the looming threat of Demon World Portals that tear open every 1,000 years — Joshua will defy expectations, break limitations, and question the very cosmos itself. Because in a universe that fears the unknown, the most dangerous thing of all… is a human who refuses to accept the rules. Weak to strong. Family above all. One glitch that could shatter the Heavens. Welcome to The Anomaly on the Stairway to Heaven.
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BLVCK WOLVES

A world of magic. A "mage" born without it. And an outrageous f*cking crew. In the Valley Kingdom, where steampunk meets futurism and powerful magic means status, a Guild named the Black Wolves stand wildly apart. Their acting captain, Greed, carries neither magic nor nobility, only a title he never wanted and a forgotten past. Though he has no magic, he has another power that defies it—along with a crew as unhinged as they are loyal and who all have their own insanely broken abilities: A Ghost-mage whose eyepatch hides more than it covers. A powerhouse who hits like a Behemoth and naps for sport. A vice captain more promising than most high-ranking mages, but only wants to spend the days cooking. A horned lunatic with a superiority complex and an obsession for her acting captain. A cyborg. A wolfdog the size of a lyconbear. And others off on missions or prolonged duties—each with their own unique quirks. The Black Wolves only have a single goal: to live a life as meaningless and carefree as possible. But when a conspiracy threatens to swallow the Valley—and pins the crime on them—they become fugitives in the very Kingdom they called home. As they fight to clear their names and face an enemy that seeks to destroy everything—the Black Wolves, ironically, become the Valley’s last line of defense. And everyone's last hope. Expect: - Black Clover meets JJK meets Final Fantasy meets Vox Machina - NOT isekai, transmigration, evolution, system, or cultivation. Go look for that elsewhere - OP MC from the start with no magic [NOT ANTI-MAGIC], progressively gets even more OP - Harem relationships in the beginning, moderate fanservice, mild sex scenes (hate me), and strong romance subplot towards the end with only one girl - Classic slow-paced story with character development, backstories, perspectives from multiple characters, stats and ability descriptions, intricate plot, worldbuilding, and of course tons of fighting - A long, ongoing story Written and conjured by J.N. Marlow. All rights reserved. © 2025 J.N. Marlow.
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