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“Some things are buried because they are dead. Others are buried because the world survived only by pretending they were.” They were not heroes. They were not chosen. They were barely even allies. A broken band of scavengers, slaves, and desperate creatures wandered the forgotten edges of the Ark, hunting for anything valuable enough to buy another day of life. Instead, they found something sealed beneath stone, blood, and silence. None of them understood what it was. None of them knew what it had once been. They only knew someone would pay for it. That was the mistake. The Ark is not a kingdom. It is a graveyard of ambition, sealed beneath a world-sized barrier and left drifting among the stars. For millennia, creatures, tyrants, civilizations, and gods have slaughtered their way across its domes, each desperate to claim the impossible power buried at its center. None succeeded. Each age left only ruins behind. Bloodlines. Weapons. Buried gods. Warnings carved by the dying for those foolish enough to come after them. But warnings are useless to the desperate. And now, because of one discovery made by hands too hungry to let go, something that should have stayed dead has begun to move again.

The Ten Thousand Realms collapse, returning to one realm. Everyone descends upon the Primordial Continent, becoming a lord, battling for survival. Upon descending, everyone receives an initial territory, recruits species, and strengthens their territory. "Oh no, I randomly got a Beast Type territory, and can only recruit wolf pups!" "I got something similar, an Undead Type, and my initial species are little skeletons!" "What is this Mechanical Factory nonsense? Only giving me a mechanical bird, how am I supposed to survive?" "Haha, you guys have it good. I heard the initial species for the Plant Type is the worst; someone randomly got a sapling with no battle strength at all!" Lin You looked at these messages floating by and then glanced at the large words "Plant Type" on his territory information, crying. How is this supposed to work? But gradually, he discovered that the little sapling he recruited could mutate!

Crossing into a wasteland ravaged by Infected Bodies and constant natural disasters, Cheng Ye becomes an Inspector at the border of Happiness City. Every survivor wanting to join Happiness City must be thoroughly questioned and inspected to prevent Infected Bodies from infiltrating. But soon, Cheng Ye realizes these Infected Bodies are nothing like he imagined! Here, there are Death Language Tentacles that can bring people back to life, surviving through sheer will. There are Death Dandelions that can instantly cover a two-kilometer radius, infecting everything in its range. There is a Fiery Sunflower that releases biological deconstructive rays, melting everything. And also, the Laughing Mandrake that becomes stronger by making creatures laugh... What? You want me to inspect these monsters? With a special Civilization Collector. Chen can search and replicate their information, items, skills, attributes, abilities, facilities...

Six months of continuous heavy rainfall has caused global floods. The Arctic glaciers melted, sea levels rose, and seawater flowed backward into rivers. Ancient viruses sealed in ice have been revived, leading to biological mutations and racial evolution. Everyone is trapped at home, unable to go outside. Liang Yuan unexpectedly awakens a Lottery System, which not only allows him to win various daily necessities but also different attributes. When everyone is struggling with a lack of food and clothing, Liang Yuan is enjoying steak, drinking red wine, and having a meat-filled diet every meal. A sexy and alluring neighbor, wearing a spaghetti strap bodycon dress, knocks on his door late at night: "Little brother, can you lend some food to your sister?" Liang Yuan: "Sis, isn't everyone short on food nowadays? Do you really just show up empty-handed to borrow food?"

You, yes you! It's you! Why are you running? Run, keep running! Why don't you run anymore! Do you have an Otherworldly Affairs Office pass? And selling this world’s goods, did you pay the taxes? I don't care if you're the head of an Immortal Sect, put your hands on your head and squat by the wall! Prepare for inspection!

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.

Have you often come across a game where you start with a bonfire, surrounded by ice and snow, with resources all manually transported, and monsters attacking at any time... Xia Hong wakes up to find himself in such a world. The ice and snow rage on, beasts rule the land, civilization is lost, and all people and things that once existed have been invaded into powerful and bizarre entities, leaving humans as a humble race surviving in the shadow of winter, on the brink of extinction. Fortunately, Xia Hong possesses a camp system that can upgrade infinitely. [Small Bonfire]—[Iron Furnace]—[Solar Cauldron]... [Wooden Post]—[Training Ground]—[Martial Arts Hall]... [Bamboo Fence]—[Black Soil Wall]—[Iron Wall]... [Monument Stone]—[Notice Board]—[Hero's Monument]... ... As Xia Hong slays the beasts and exterminates the bizarre entities, gradually gathering humans, dispelling the winter, and opening up territory, the mysterious veil of this world is slowly unveiled in its entirety.

The eternal night is coming, and the killing ground descends. Gods fall, and a hundred ghosts parade at night. You can stand in the forefront and announce the arrival of the era's tide to the world, or you can hide in the darkness and coldly observe the struggle of others to survive. Liberate your thoughts, embrace your destiny, this is the absolute real game, this is, Earth's Killing Field.

After the world's annihilation, it was rebuilt. Upon the edge of a perilous cliff, skyscrapers rose anew. Those called the Chosen thrived behind the scenes of reality, walking in the shadows of history, wielding extraordinary powers, and receiving admiration and reverence. Some say they are fated by destiny, one in tens of thousands. Yet Ji Jue has no interest in such destiny. He only wishes to one day, see the scenery that lies beyond destiny. '...' The chronicler paused the pen here, looking at the greasy-handed mechanic: 'So, this is your reason for disrupting the international order, trafficking forbidden weapons, funding subversive organizations, inciting a polar war, and plotting to secretly rule the world?' 'It's none of my damn business!' Ji Jue rolled his eyes, 'I'm just a damn mechanic!'

After transmigrating into The Walking Dead, Wu Fan becomes nothing more than a low-ranking clerk in the Atlanta Police Department—just another insignificant survivor waiting to die. Then the apocalypse begins. As the city falls into chaos and flesh-hungry zombies flood the streets, Wu Fan awakens a mysterious system that had been dormant for over thirty years. But the system’s first reward leaves him stunned. The prize… is hidden inside the CDC outside Atlanta. And what awaits him there is far beyond anything from The Walking Dead. The Hive. The underground research facility of the Umbrella Corporation. T-virus experiments, genetic mutations, terrifying bioweapons, and technology decades ahead of the world—everything is now within his reach. But unlocking the next level won’t be easy. Kill zombies. Earn points. Upgrade the system. Survive the apocalypse. From an overlooked police clerk to the mastermind controlling viruses, weapons, and evolution itself, Wu Fan will carve his own path through a world drowned in death. In this apocalypse… humanity isn’t the only thing evolving.

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Fusion is a science-fantasy saga set on a living world shaped by three suns—Solara, Virel, and Nexon—whose energies govern will, identity, and transformation. At its center is Allium Bell, a being created to maintain balance between these forces. Designed as a function rather than a person, Allium begins the story detached, precise, and unsure what it means to choose. As disturbances spread across settlements—emotional flattening, identity erosion, and subtle behavioral harmony—Allium and a small group of allies investigate what initially appears to be environmental instability. What they uncover is not a single enemy, but a growing manipulation of identity itself. As ancient entities exploit the world’s systems and the power of the tri-suns, the cost of balance becomes increasingly personal. Rose, a seraphim seeking warmth and self-definition; Cassidy Firewell, a human forger shaped by loss and humor; Weaver, a creator haunted by the limits of design; and others are drawn into conflicts where force alone cannot solve what is breaking. Fusion is a slow-burn narrative that prioritizes atmosphere, character psychology, and consequence over spectacle. Threats emerge gradually—through silence, behavior, and implication—before violence ever arrives. Power is never free, growth is never clean, and victories carry lasting cost. The series explores themes of identity vs. function, choice vs. design, and the danger of systems that value balance without humanity, building toward escalating conflicts that reshape both the world and those sworn to protect it. This story is written by me (Isaiah Pohlman) and is being officially published on RoyalRoad as well. RoyalRoad Profile: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/860433/fictions

You are about to start your selected Apocalypse World. You are free to choose one of the Gift Packs you'll bring to help you in the early stages of the event. [ Energy Gift Pack ] [ Entertainment Gift Pack ] [ Food Gift Pack ] [ Medical Gift Pack ] [ Shelter Gift Pack ] [ Stealth Gift Pack ] [ Survival Tools Gift Pack ] [ Transport Gift Pack ] [ Water Gift Pack ] [ Weapon Gift Pack ] You have 10 minutes to choose. *** WSA 2024 Entry Please support! Thank you! ** Volume 1: The Third Apocalypse - Completed Volume 2: The Missing 9th Apocalypse: The Battle Against the Ender of Vampire's Rise Apocalypse - Completed Volume 3: The Apocalypse Ender's Battle - Completed Volume 4: The Next Apocalypse: Dragon Awakening - In Progress

[Please answer the question. Who is Ironman?.] A: Tony Stark B: James Roddy C: Ivan Vanko D: Pepper Pott Tony Stark: "It's me, I am Ironman." Bruce Wayne: "How can a Playboy like you be a superhero?"] A mysterious livestream begins broadcasting across countless realities, pulling heroes and villains into a deadly quiz game. Every question holds the power to change destiny. The first one seems simple—“Who is Ironman?”—but things quickly spiral into chaos when unexpected guests from other universes join the game. As answers are given and secrets exposed, tensions rise. The multiverse teeters on the edge of collapse with each incorrect choice. Tony Stark finds himself facing not only questions, but rivals like Bruce Wayne who challenge his very identity as a hero. multiverse becomes a reality, blending action, wit, and world-breaking stakes. This is more than just a quiz. It’s a battle for truth, legacy, and survival across dimensions. Live stream+multiverse madness+good plot

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.

Following the reveal of the supernatural element to the world, 16 year old Fredrick Powell’s life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers his own superhuman abilities. As he delves into the mystery behind his powers, Fred uncovers a truth more astonishing than he ever imagined—a secret that could change everything.

When one lives in an apocalyptic world and doesn't get crazy, he built a school for others. The world gets crazier and he serves hope. At least that was what he thinks.

The world didn’t end in fire or chaos, it changed quietly. Zane Mensah, an observant and withdrawn university student, is among the few who notice the subtle signs that something is wrong. The sky stands unnaturally still, animals begin to behave in disturbing ways, and an invisible pressure seems to settle over the world. While others dismiss it, Zane’s instincts tell him a pattern is forming, one he doesn’t yet understand. Then everything breaks. As animals across the world begin to mutate and humanity collapses into chaos, cities fall and survival becomes the only rule. Nations shrink into isolated safe zones, resources grow scarce, and fear replaces order. With no knowledge of cultivation or power, humanity struggles against a rapidly evolving threat. Just when hope begins to fade, mysterious alien beings known as the Astreans appear. They construct towering structures, gateways to a brutal trial system known as the Tower of Evolution. Promising strength and survival, they offer humanity a chance to fight back… but at a cost. Only those under the age of twenty can enter. Inside the tower, participants are tested, broken, and forced to evolve. Power comes through absorbing essence left behind by the dead, elemental forces and bloodline remnants that can either elevate or erase one’s existence. Survival is no longer just about strength, but adaptation, instinct, and the will to surpass others. Zane enters the tower not as a hero, but as a survivor. Driven first by the need to live, and later by the desire to control his own fate, he begins a journey through a world where only the strongest rise, and where even allies can become enemies. Because in the end, only one truth remains: To evolve… or be left behind.

A fresh start it is. Let's leave the steam-choked streets of Veridia behind and cross the threshold into something entirely different. Since Elara’s story was a "rags-to-godhood" epic, let's pivot to a setting that focuses on tension, ancient mysteries, and high-stakes survival. Imagine a world that is 90% water. Thousands of years ago, a celestial event known as The Great Sunder shattered the continents, leaving only mountain peaks as islands. But this isn't a tropical paradise. The ocean is "The Deep Weave" a bioluminescent, semi-sentient sea that reacts to human emotion. If you are afraid, the water turns cold and predatory. If you are at peace, the waves carry you faster. The Protagonist Kaelen "The Ghost-Hook" We follow a young man named Kaelen (not our previous Marauder, but a new soul). He is a Silt-Diver, one of the few brave or desperate enough to dive into the ruins of the "Old World" cities miles .Kaelen doesn't use oxygen tanks. He was born with Lumen-Gills—a rare mutation that allows him to breathe the bioluminescent energy of the Deep Weave.