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empire among the sects: rise from the ashes

In the virtual world, he was an Emperor who conquered continents. In reality, he died a lonely death in front of a screen. When Ryan wakes up, the mouse and keyboard are gone. Replaced by the biting cold of a dark alley, the stench of sewage, and a body so frail it’s on the brink of death. He is no longer a player. He is Kai, a starving orphan in the Infinity Kingdoms—the weakest region of a brutal Cultivation World where strength is law and the weak are trampled like ants. But he isn't alone. By his side is Lian, a young girl discarded by society and deemed a monster because of a horrific scar on her face. A girl who starved herself just to keep his dying body warm. Here is a compelling, professional-grade synopsis tailored for platforms like Webnovel or Royal Road. It hits all the key tropes (System, Reincarnation, Face-slapping, Kingdom Building, Romance) to attract readers. Synopsis In the virtual world, he was an Emperor who conquered continents. In reality, he died a lonely death in front of a screen. When Ryan wakes up, the mouse and keyboard are gone. Replaced by the biting cold of a dark alley, the stench of sewage, and a body so frail it’s on the brink of death. He is no longer a player. He is Kai, a starving orphan in the Infinity Kingdoms—the weakest region of a brutal Cultivation World where strength is law and the weak are trampled like ants. But he isn't alone. By his side is Lian, a young girl discarded by society and deemed a monster because of a horrific scar on her face. A girl who starved herself just to keep his dying body warm. The world sees trash? Ryan sees a diamond in the rough. The world sees a monster? Ryan sees his future Empress. [Ding!] [The Peerless Emperor System has been initialized.] Armed with the memories of the game he mastered and a System that allows him to build an internal Alchemy Hall, summon legendary generals, and turn loyalty into power, Kai refuses to be a stepping stone for the arrogant Young Masters of the world. From a beggar in the slums to the ruler of the Heavens. He will cure her scar. He will build his foundation. And he will forge an Empire that makes even the Immortals tremble. "They called us rats. Now, they will call us Your Majesty."
Gggs_Sskk · 1.2k Views

Mana Wells

Kurt was your normal line cook until one day a vile squirrel attacks, and he finds himself face to face with a small fae, one that expects him to perform a dangerous task. With eyes of greed and opportunity, Kurt and his friend Sara set out with this young fae to create fabulous wealth. But enemies start coming from both sides of the gates, monsters from Terra and the clans from Earth. Can’t anything be simple? Why can’t a young man just become fabulously wealthy? The Mana Springs are the result of a Fae’s Mana Well and grant humans supernatural powers. A Well Guardian gaining powers beyond even that. Will these new powers be enough to protect the fledgling empire? A barren wasteland sprouts life for the first time in a century. Layla, the Fae Princess, intends to restart land, the river, once her well activates. A tall pillar stands out from the horizon, Kurt grips a spear, it all starts with this. What will he find there? A classic adventure of myths, monsters, swords, nations, and powers with a little romance to boot. —— This is a Hobby project for me, I intend to release two chapters a day for a long time. If you want a fun adventure, and meet a lot of friendly monsters, and so on. Come along. Expect: Humor Nation building Sword/Spear/Bow/fist fights Supernatural Power/Magic Monster friends and enemies Slice of Life moments Relatable Loveable Characters Tasteful Romance (if they behave) Some Violence, and the effects of it Don’t expect: Harems (or a sexy ones at least) Sex all the time (it does happen) Constant war/battles/action A system interface OP skills Modern Technology
Dank_Mephesto · 49.5k Views

The Gourmet Innkeeper: Cooking Monsters in a Fantasy World

[Welcome to a New World, Innkeeper! Let’s build something cozy~] Masterchef Finn thought he was finally getting his restaurant when he was literally thrown into a world filled with beasts and magical creatures. And…he had to build an inn? Smack in the middle of nowhere? Er, no, not nowhere. In the middle of monster-infested areas! Fortunately, he had a massive shield to protect him and the inn. He could build stuff with the press of a button, and he could buy useful things from a mysterious market. He even got a cute panda mascot as a taste tester. Maybe this place wasn’t as bad as he thought. He thought that maybe, just maybe, he could finally live the relaxed life focused on cooking that he had once dreamed of! However, he soon realized that his future customers would be adventurers, mercenaries, merchants, and even other creatures. He was tasked to house them and feed them, to help them survive in the most dangerous part of their world. Like this, he was inexplicably drawn to a bigger world and was pushed to take on responsibilities outside his precious comfort zone. He was even asked to do [Missions] himself! What kind of Innkeeper is expected to do monster clearings!? ... ____ If you like: - Adventures and Monster Fights (Weak to Strong tho!) - Quests / Missions - LitRPG - Cooking! - Business-building / Money-making - Inn-building / Infrastructure - Slice-of-life / Cozy! Check this story out!
NispedanaSan · 636.3k Views

SSS Rank Infinite Regression: The Mad Dragon Prince's Ascension

What would you do if you were granted the power to turn back time every time you died? Louis Drakeheart once had everything. Born as the grandson of the Dragon King and the son of Earth’s most brilliant scientist and strongest Esper and a Holy Dragon Goddess, his future seemed boundless. Yet at the age of ten, he failed to awaken his Dragon Bloodline and could not transform into a dragon. Branded a cripple and a failure by his own Dragon Family, he was abandoned, his dreams shattered. Growing increasingly bitter and resentful, especially after his mother fell gravely ill and slipped into an eternal slumber that no one could cure, Louis transformed into a ruthless, cynical, and deeply unstable noble. Throughout the Frostbane Kingdom, he became infamous as the “Mad Prince.” In a final, desperate bid for power, he plunged into the Dimensional Labyrinth, only to be ambushed by an enemy nation. Powerless to change his fate, he was killed. But that was not the end for Louis Drakeheart. Upon death, he awakened the power of Death Loop, allowing him to return to the past after dying. At last, he possessed the ability to reshape his life, one death at a time. Now, through sheer will and unrelenting struggle, Louis will fight with everything he has to seize the strength needed to change his fate, reclaim his draconic birthright, and save his kingdom from its inevitable downfall at the hands of both Enemy Nations and Horrors beyond the Dimensional Boundary—even if it costs him his sanity as he descends deeper into the Spiral of Madness. This is the story of Louis Drakeheart and his journey through madness and enlightenment as he claims his true title: the Heir of Ruin, the Bringer of the End. And... of her, the one that accompanied him through countless regressions, the only witness of all his sacrifices. Also known as "Spiral of Madness: Ascension of the Villainous Dragon Prince". What to Expect: -A death loop where the main character returns to fixed points in time after each death, retaining all the power he has built up. -Deep world-building and a vibrant, living world that feels alive and immersive. -A unique power system: the Spiral of Madness/Incarnation inspired by Lord of the Mysteries Sequences and Metaphor Refantazio Archetype System. -Powerful, near impossible to defeat antagonists that will force the MC to accumulate strength across multiple lives to finally defeat them. -Strong focus on weapon techniques, cultivation, magic, and familiar bonding. -A romantic subplot that develops across multiple lives. -Dungeon crawling combined with fast-paced progression. -Countless mysteries, multiple worlds to explore, kingdom building (later down the line), and much more. -High stakes and emotional storytelling mixed with great side characters. Release schedule: 7 chapters per week or more. Discord: https://discord.gg/y3MSJxX5RG
PancakesWitch · 11k Views

White-Haired Bride Of Velmora

Born in secret to a palace slave and the king, Aurora has spent her life hidden in the palace shadows, treated as nothing more than a servant. Marked by white hair and piercing blue eyes, she is the living reminder of a scandal the royal family refuses to name, a shame they would rather erase than acknowledge. When a brutal war threatens the kingdom, Aurora becomes their easiest sacrifice. She is bartered away to the feared King Aldric of Velmora, a ruler whose very name leaves kingdoms trembling. “That girl is barely more than a servant,” the Queen snapped, then softened her voice with mock grace. “But this sacrifice would give her life meaning. And think of the villagers. Would we let them burn because of sentiment?” Bound in silk instead of chains, Aurora is sent to Velmora — not as a princess, but as an offering. A living shield. A forgotten daughter delivered to a man known for bloodshed. Will she survive? Will she last a day? What a cruel fate she has. But destiny has other plans. In the shadows of this new kingdom, secrets begin to unravel. Dark truths about who she truly is. Whispers of power in her blood. A mother who was far more than a slave. And a king who might destroy her… or awaken something far more dangerous within her. Caught between the family that abandoned her and a ruler who sees more than she understands, Aurora must choose what she will become: A sacrifice. A survivor. Or the storm that changes everything.
Tolyn · 13.6k Views

Shackle The Witches

The Old World ended when humanity drilled too far into the planet. It pierced the seal in the planet, leading to Domains that should have stayed forgotten reappearing. The Deep that destroys cities, the Shining that alters the skies, the Nightmare where terrible creatures rush out from; the chaos that makes every possibility happen at once, and the Abyss that erases everything that gets too close. The Domains connected with the people of Celestia, turning the woman into Witches. Existences whose powers reshaped the world while stripping away their humanity. These Witches didn’t just destroy the world but also began making a new one. In desperation, the last researchers of Ark-9 committed their last sin. They stole a soul from another world and then forced it into a new body to create the Chief. The Chief was made to suppress the Witches, to restore the world, and to be a weapon. The Chief was placed in a long sleep under a flooded city. Until finally the fading researchers awoke him for the mission, they have been preparing him for. The salvation of Celestia. But Aether stood up from his throne with a smile and said to them. “Fuck off.” Aether shook his head at their careful plans, and the script they wrote for him. “You fools thought you could tear me from my world, lock me in this body, trap me in your fantasy, and make me your obedient weapon?” He laughed at all of them. “Those Witches you guys hate. I will not hunt them, chain them, force them, or use them as tools for your desperate schemes. But instead, love them.” The Ark-9 Researchers erupted in rage. But he simply laughed without a care as their rage was music to his ears. “This is my script now.” The prison that held him shattered as their screams faded into silence. And Aether stepped into the new world with a smirk. “No Witch shall escape my embrace.”
DeadZoom · 1.3k Views

System Nemesis

Between the howls and wails, the screams and cries of women being raped, and the villagers being eaten and butchered like cattle, there was a middle-aged man who was desperately running away while yelling his lungs out. ''Why.... WHY!!! YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKERS!!!'' His clothes were in tatters and marred in blood, with his body being barely able to function. His state was simply beyond recognition. As for where he was running to... It didn't matter... He just wanted to flee the hellish scene that was unfolding behind him. His remote village, the one he had lived in his entire life, was now a fiery beacon illuminating the night. ''Whyyyyy areeeeeee youuuuuuuuuu runninnnnnnnnnnng awwaaayyyy froooooom usssssssss?'' Terrifying low growls and voices could be perceived behind him, and every time he heard them, his body released adrenaline to try to override its limits, but to no avail as his injuries were just too severe. The humanoid creatures pursuing him were like shadows, barely distinguishable through the cover of the night. Their eyes, akin to black holes, were fixed on their prey as it struggled for its pathetic life. Their faint and sinister giggles kept reverberating through the darkness... *** As blood rushed up his throat and leaked at the corners of his mouth, his sinister appearance aggravated to where he resembled a devil. During his maniacal laugh, his punctured lungs had finally given out, causing his whole body to collapse on the ground and dyeing it a scarlet shade. His mind went blank, while his consciousness left his battered body. *** After what appeared to be a few minutes, he suddenly woke up. He was startled at first, but he soon realized that he had indeed died. Everything around him was black, without an ounce of life in sight. He was basically a spirit floating in the absolute void. ''So this is what happens when you die... You just drift in darkness... That's actually underwhelming. I wonder if I'll just fade away'' When Derrick's thoughts started to drift, a prompt appeared in front of him. [Welcome to System Nemesis, Derrick Tarlin] [Would you like to seek revenge? Yes/No]
LaPlume · 1.9m Views