kingdombuilding

Anthony Zarwick was not a hero. He was a pimp, a criminal, a street predator dressed in gold, a smiling parasite who understood that loyalty was only real until fear, love, or money gave it a better offer. After being betrayed, surrounded, shot in the back, mocked by his own mistakes, and executed in a dirty motel parking lot beneath the lights of Chicago, Anthony expected hell. Instead, he woke up bleeding. Reborn inside the world of pirates as Bluejam, the disgraced captain of the Bluejam Pirates, Anthony finds himself trapped inside the mutilated body of a dying man abandoned near the ashes of Gray Terminal, standing at the edge of betrayal, memory, nobility, and a future where the strong eat, the weak beg, and justice only exists when someone powerful decides it should. Pirates kill for treasure. Marines kill for order. Nobles kill for comfort. Celestial Dragons kill because the world lets them. Society worships power while pretending laws decide who deserves to rule. And Bluejam’s ruined body will come to possess a fruit carrying the most arrogant curse of all. The King-King Fruit. A power with a royal name. A power that sounds like command. A power that may prove kingdoms do not belong to bloodlines, crowns, flags, or thrones. They belong to the man strong enough to make the world kneel. Now surrounded by burnt trash, noble betrayal, pirate enemies, hidden monsters, a mysterious Doll woman who saved his body for reasons far from innocent, and a world already moving toward an age of legends, Anthony must decide what kind of monster survives in a sea like this. Unfortunately for everyone, Anthony Zarwick already knows the answer. (Anthony’s POV) "Let’s start with you." Said Anthony with a bloody smile. ----------------------------------------- WARNING WARNING ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️ Content Warning: Throughout this story, there are scenes involving strong language, physical and emotional abuse, sexual situations, violence, and other mature or disturbing themes. Please read with discretion.

He transmigrated into Aemond Targaryen on the night he was meant to lose an eye. He knew the history. He knew the fight. He knew exactly how fate was supposed to carve him into a monster. So he tried to change it. But when the dagger fell, the one who paid the price was not him. From that moment on, history broke. Branded as a kinslayer, feared as a monster, and forced onto the path of the Green faction, Aemond steps into a future no one remembers—one shaped by blood, dragons, and political betrayal. Regent of the Realm. Rider of Vhagar. The man who should not exist. This time, the Dance of the Dragons will not follow the script. ... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story.

Earth has changed and with it so has humanity. Follow Miwen as he makes use of his Gift, Gacha Kingdom Building.

A Warhammer-forged protagonist crashes through one world after another, leaving a trail of baffled locals, broken power scales, and increasingly awkward misunderstandings. In most stories, technology advances through research and industry. In his story, it advances through archaeology—digging up lost relics, reverse-engineering ancient super-tech, and using “old empire” hardware to skip entire eras of development. NieR:Automata — 2B calmly informs him her “functions have been upgraded,” and that he should stop holding back. Highschool of the Dead — A kendo prodigy pledges absolute loyalty, ready to cut down anything that threatens him. Final Fantasy — Tifa: … R@W: 从战锤开启的超次元综漫

Nareth was chosen by the Sefirot "Kingdom of Disorder," altering his fate from the gestation pod and giving the Chaos Gods a little shock. During the Great Crusade, he expanded the empire's borders. In the Horus Heresy, he slew the traitorous Primarchs. After the Emperor ascended the Golden Throne, as the only remaining Primarch, he became the one to put out fires across the galaxy. In the War of the Beast, he struck down the Beast. In the Eternal War, he made traitors tremble in fear. All praise his loyalty—but was that the whole truth? "Actually, I was just in it for the benefits. "What? You didn’t notice? With the potion ingredients, I could nurture Beyonders. "Belisarius Cawl was my ‘enlightener’..." "I am the shadow of order, finding every exploitable loophole in the rules." He is the Black Emperor, the one who dictates the laws. He forges a new empire and carves out a future for humanity, drowning in darkness and despair!

Due to a political move to force his family into submission, Leone was exiled to the Borderlands. A land where monsters roam, barbarians rule, and disgraced nobles are sent to die. But instead of despairing, the shameless young noble refuses to accept his fate. By sheer coincidence and terrible luck, he found himself falling from the sky, and crashing into the altar of a desperate tribe praying for a Hero. Perhaps the Goddess of the World took pity on him, and allowed him to obtain the ancient grimoire that was hailed as the Kingmaker. Armed with wit, outrageous confidence, and a kingdom-building power that defies logic, Leone begins turning the wilderness into his domain. The Nobles, and the King of Britannia, who sent Leone to exile have no idea that they have made the biggest, and greatest mistake of their lives. Out of all the things they did, they sent the future Hero King to the perfect place where he can build a kingdom of his own... A kingdom that will take the world by storm! -------- Join me in Discord!: https://discord.gg/UesrNGmKWz

Content Notice!!!! This is an alternate-history work featuring reincarnation and supernatural elements. It deals extensively with geopolitics, warfare, religion, ethnicity, imperial power, and morally complex decisions. The narrative portrays real-world inspired historical tensions and uncomfortable subjects without simplification. It is intended for mature readers interested in political strategy, historical speculation, and philosophical conflict. Not recommended for those seeking light entertainment. Although at the beginning there will be comedy, and even slight Romance. And there will be Family Building. --- Reborn as the Iron Prince In his first life, Zhang Ge was no hero. A former child performer turned engineer and logistics analyst, he understood war not as glory—but as systems, supply chains, and men dying because someone miscalculated fuel. Then he died. When he opens his eyes again, he is no longer in the 21st century. He awakens in imperial Germany — inside the body of Prince Oskar of Prussia, fifth son of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The year is 1904. Europe stands balanced on a knife’s edge. The Great War is ten years away. And this time… he remembers everything. Armed with knowledge of future catastrophes — trench warfare, naval blockades, industrial slaughter — Oskar refuses to become another ornamental royal. Instead, he begins reshaping the empire from within: Modernizing industry before rivals awaken. Reforming logistics before generals understand their weakness. Building dreadnoughts that rival Britain’s fleet. Forging elite forces that fight with tomorrow’s doctrine. Investing in technology decades ahead of its time. But power attracts enemies. Within the palace, jealous princes whisper. Within the army, old men resist reform. Across Europe, empires grow uneasy at Germany’s sudden acceleration. And in the shadows, forces that do not fly flags begin to move. Oskar does not dream of conquest. He dreams of survival. Yet the stronger he makes Germany, the closer the world drifts toward the very war he is trying to prevent. Can one reincarnated strategist alter the course of history — or will he simply forge a stronger empire for an even greater storm? --- Disclaimer This work is a speculative alternate-history fiction in which a modern man is reborn as Prince Oskar of Prussia and attempts to reshape early 20th-century Europe. While inspired by real historical figures and events, all characterizations, timelines, and outcomes are fictional and should not be interpreted as accurate representations of historical reality.

When the universe awakens after ages of silence, it senses the Abyss approaching—an ancient void filled with creatures that seek to consume all existence. To survive, the universe must choose a Guardian Race, a species worthy of wielding its power and defending reality itself. But no race is chosen. Instead, the Awakening sends out a call across the stars, summoning countless civilizations into the Guardian Trials—a vast series of challenges that test strength, spirit, intelligence, unity, and will. Every competing species believes it deserves the mantle; every one of them is prepared to fight for it. Humanity, still young and relatively unknown, finds itself thrown into a struggle far larger than anything it has faced before. Surrounded by advanced empires and rival contenders, humans must rise far beyond their limits, forge unexpected alliances, and prove their evolution has only just begun. All races stand equal. None have been chosen. And as the Abyss draws closer, the universe waits to see who will earn the right to defend creation.

Jayden Matsuki and Kawata Noboru are two 17-year-old boys destined never to meet till death, while one lives to survive, the other will drive for his dream to become the world’s greatest, but life is cruel, only one dream can come true.

Before he knew it, Kaito realized he had been transported to another world—not as a hero, but as the frailest creature imaginable: a skeleton. However, by a twist of fate, he inherited the Authority of the Undead Ruler. His first move? He decided to test his powers by resurrecting a villager’s deceased father. The result? He was immediately hunted down by the man's screaming, terrified son! After fleeing for his undead life, Kaito discovered a crucial hidden mechanic: as long as his skeleton minions manage to "break through" their limits, he triggers an Evolutionary Feedback that strengthens him in return. Watching one of his brain-dead skeletons perform the "heroic feat" of knocking a squirrel unconscious with a wooden stick, Kaito had an epiphany. "Wait... is raising the undead actually this easy?" When his first true Skeleton Soldier emerged, gripping a jagged bone sword, Kaito turned toward the Great Forest and issued a declaration to the world: "People of this continent... are you ready to face the Undead Calamity?!"

In a universe where House Stark's southern ambitions ended in tragedy, the North found its true leader in Arawyn Stark. Born of the early romance between Brandon Stark and Barbrey Ryswell, Arawyn is the reincarnation of a soul that traded the details of the original plot for the absolute pinnacle of First Men magic. Mastering supreme Greenseeing, Warg abilities, and the use of ancient runes, he ascends the Northern throne at just six years of age. Upon declaring Northern independence at the onset of Robert's Rebellion, Arawyn ignites an industrial and magical revolution. Under his command, the North transforms from a desolate land into a self-sustaining, wealthy, and militarily invincible Runic Empire. With a standing army clad in enchanted armor, swift ships protected by magical shields, and runic cannons that fire explosive stones, the North ruthlessly subjugates its enemies. Through a complex web of strategic marriages, the preservation of Rhaegar Targaryen's legitimate lineage, and the mystical preparation of his cousins, Arawyn shapes the world to confront the true threat retained in his fragmented memories: the awakening of Dragons and an apocalyptic Long Night. This is a rewrite of a previously written story, featuring major changes—such as power levels and the timeline—compared to the original. A few notes: I am not a professional writer (nor do I claim to be), I don't make any money from this, and I write purely as a hobby. Yes, the story is written with the help of AI. That’s about it. P.S.: I’ve already created the outlines for practically every chapter; I just need to write and expand on them, so I know where the story is headed. If you're interested, I can post the outlines as a supplementary chapter.

Reborn as Prince Heixinggen of the Hohenzollern family's Swabian branch, he saw the coming storm of European turmoil and decided that Europe was no longer worth staying in. In East Africa, he seized land, organized immigration and development, laid the foundation through agriculture, and step by step, leveraged crises to achieve industrialization. Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Canserbero10

Genghis Khan conquered the world with fire and blood. His name shattered kingdoms, erased borders, and terrified continents. His empire stretched farther than any before it. Yet after his death, that vast dominion didn't stand as one. Brothers turned against brothers. Sons against uncles. The greatest empire in history fractured, piece by piece, until only its legend remained. A modern soldier opens his eyes on the frozen steppe, surrounded by blood, steel, and screaming horses. He has been reborn as Batu Khan, grandson of Genghis, heir to the western armies of the Mongol Empire. And he knows what awaits him. He knows the Mongols will reach Europe, then retreat. He knows the empire will tear itself apart over succession. He knows history will squander this unmatched momentum. He refuses that future. With modern knowledge of warfare, logistics, and statecraft, Batu begins reshaping the western frontier. From tribal bloodshed to imperial ambition, from the steppes to the heart of Europe, he will carve a new destiny. Not as a loyal prince of a dying empire, but as the Great Khan of the West. ---------------------- 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus chapter! 50 Golden Tickets = 3 Bonus Chapters!

Magic broke the world once. A dead empire reached too far, tore something in the sky that never healed, and sent civilization back to the dark ages. Eons later, the scar is still there. So are the monsters that came with it. A modern military officer opens his eyes in a ditch, in a dead man's body, in a region the kingdom uses as a dumping ground for its problems. The Badlands. Charming. He inherits a gutted city, a corrupt garrison, flooded mines, and a woman who can bend gravity with her bare hands. He also has something this world has never seen. The industrial revolution never happened here. It will now. ---------------------- 50 Power Stones = 1 Bonus chapter! 50 Golden Tickets = 3 Bonus Chapters!

In a world where magic is forbidden and witches are hunted, Ashlynn Blackwell has hidden her mark of the witch since birth. The night of her wedding she's betrayed and her secret is exposed. Attacked by her husband and his knights, Ashlynn was abandoned and left for dead in the wilderness. Rescued by the vampire lady Nyrielle, Ashlynn is offered a choice: die as a human or embrace her power as a witch. Bound by a mystical blood pact, Ashlynn is plunged into a world of ancient magic, immortal vampires, and deadly political intrigue for the chance to find eternal love. [Bronze Winner: Weekly Love Tales - Vampire] [Book of the Month: September/October 2024]

They called him the Shame of the Clan, but before that, Vale Athrimir was a prodigy, one destined to lead. That ended the moment he manifested the Forbidden Mark Order. Branded, abandoned, and cast into prison, Vale was stripped of everything he has. Three years later, he was thrown into the Borderlands, a wasteland where the forsaken are worked to death and forgotten, to fight monsters and waste away. But Vale did not break. He began with nothing. No name. No allies. No power base. No faction. And yet… he built. From prisoners, exiled lords, and the discarded, Vale forged order out of chaos. What started as a desperate struggle for survival became something far greater, a growing force bound by ambition, discipline, and ruthless vision. Resources were seized. Territories claimed. Enemies crushed or absorbed. In a ruined world where strength dictates rule, Vale wasn’t just surviving, he was laying the foundation of an empire. As the Forbidden Mark Order revealed its true potential and an Ancient Inheritance fell into his hands, his rise became unstoppable. Clans and Kingdoms that once cast him aside would soon face something far more dangerous than a disgraced heir. A ruler. He will build something that cannot be overthrown.

A modern man. A reenactor who dreamed of knights, honor, and history. But when the Seven summon him, his dream turns into a nightmare. His new identity? Joffrey Baratheon — the most hated king in Westeros. His new reality? The very day the boy-king is fated to choke to death at his own wedding. --- This is a translation! Original author: “СкальдЪ”

A calamity bearer, someone who imprison god like beasts within their body and soul. And the one with the worst fate among the bearers is Adder Serpens, bearer of the venomous calamity the Basilisk. A young boy alone living alone with no family and no guidance, and constantly suffering the backlash of being the bearer of the Venomous Dragon. But soon this boy's fate will change and his first comrade in this new path will be his own prisoner. Snakes bow, monsters tremble, and the false angels rage, at his presence alone. All hail the Serpent King.

The System arrived without warning, on one of many lonely days Earth spent floating along the milky way. Then in a blinding flash, the world and its inhabitance were judged. Tom Murphy never asked to for his path, a fate that's discovered him. Thrown into a global qualification tournament broadcast across a seemingly infinite multiverse, he claws his way into Earth’s top ten finalists, only to be claimed by one of the most feared deities in existence. But being Chosen is not salvation. It is an unrepayable debt that grows with you. It is ownership. Returned to a fractured Earth being actively terraformed under System-imposed Tutorial conditions, Tom and his allies must build a faction from nothing but their own ambition, while monsters, rival elites, and divine politics close in from all sides. And when death becomes salvation, something else begins to surface. The multiverse is always watching. The gods are wagering, scheming, even meddling. And Tom is starting to remember things he was never meant to. If the System wants a new champion… It may yet again regret who it chose. Schedule: 1 Chapter Monday/Wednesday/Friday Author Note: This is a Progression LitRPG, and my very first novel. I'm rather ahead in chapters on other platforms, which are available on Patreon both for free & paid options. Any and all feedback is highly encouraged!

Seven billion people died in the blink of an eye. An alien "light-speed bullet" vaporized Earth, leaving Captain Jason and the crew of the Victory as the only witnesses. Now, the final 51,223 survivors are stranded on Moon Base One, staring into the void where home used to be. But the Base covers a secret: an indestructible Alien Ark buried in the crater and the "Perfect Element," a substance that grants immortality. Jason is the only successful subject of the Element experiments, the First Superhuman which shattered human limits, enhanced speed, and a lifespan of 1,500 years. With a ticking clock and food reserves for only 98 days, Jason must rise as humanity's last leader. From suppressing violent cults to unlocking alien technology and enacting planetary-scale construction, he must turn a dormant sphere into an interstellar ark. Humanity is on the brink of extinction but Jason refuses it to fall