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In a world where martial arts reigns supreme, talent determines everything... and those without it are left behind. Andrew was never meant to stand out, however by a mysterious twist of fate, he becomes something that has too. A mysterious system awaken within the depths of his subconscious, forcing him to be anything but normal. Any talent he witnesses can be replicated, any skill he sees becomes instantly obvious—its flaws, its strengths, all laid bare before him. The stronger his opponents, the faster he climbs to the pinnacle of this abnormal world. However, one man he cant seem to surpass; a man blessed by the very destiny of the world itself. As Andrew climbs through the ranks of the modern world rules by martial supremacy, he begins to uncover the starling truth behind the system, and why he was chosen. Copying talent is only the beginning, and what comes next may shatter the limits of reality itself... ———— Just want to add this quick authors note, the beginning of this for the first 20 or so chapter is relatively slow paced. I did this somewhat purposefully for plot development but im also still getting the hang of the whole writing thing. So bear with me, the dialogue is a bit much even for my liking, definitely getting better in terms of compressing and imersing the reader as I write. Well, enjoy!

[WSA 2026 ENTRY] Twenty years ago the world changed, reforged by an apocalypse. Negative emotions became energy called Ruin and a system-like being known as The Writ governed it, those with high Ruin density were sent into an Imposition to determine their fates. What is the Writ and what does it actually want?

I just wanted to keep a low profile, but I accidentally kicked off a brand-new era in the world of Formula 1. First, there was Senna. Then, there was Schumacher. And now, there is— ~~---------------------- all credit goes to original author: 磨砚少年 raw: 极速车神

Leo Kaito was a nobody in the paddock; a simulator technician for the failing Arcadia Racing team, watching others live his dream. Until he activated Simex. [Infinite Simulation Mode initialized. Escape condition: 1,000,000 perfect laps.] For what felt like decades, Leo lived a cycle of death and resets. Every Monaco downpour and every high-speed crash at Spa was burned into his neural pathways. When he finally completes the millionth lap and returns to reality, he is no longer the average man who entered the pod. He is a "Hidden Monster" who sees tarmac as his to rule. Thrust into the cockpit as a desperate replacement driver, Leo doesn’t just drive; he dominates. But as he climbs the standings, he realizes the simulation never truly ended. Simex has leaked into the real world. Now, Leo must win the World Championship to prove that human instinct can still beat the machine that perfected him.

The world ended without warning. One moment, life continued as normal. The next, every human alive was pulled through portals into the Primordial World; a vast, unforgiving land where only Lords could rule. Each survivor received a small territory, a handful of basic troops, and a single random talent. For most, the first night brought terror: hordes of monsters, scarce resources, and the cold realization that this was now their permanent reality. While others scrambled to build wooden walls and pray for another dawn, Elandor Vaelor discovered something unbelievable. His territory could evolve. Wooden Palisades could transform into crystalline fortifications. Ordinary soldiers could mutate into towering elite warforms infused with elemental power. Even the simplest resources transcended their limits, becoming rare essences that defied the system’s own laws. When the first Global Announcement echoed across the world, every Lord saw his name blaze at the top of the rankings.

A soldier wakes up with no memories—but his body remembers war. In a future where entire planets are consumed by a deadly outbreak, Akane is thrown into battle with nothing but with instinct and a mysterious power called Overclocking. As he fights alongside the only person who knows his past, he begins uncovering a truth that was meant to stay buried. Because some soldiers aren’t just part of the war. They are the reason it exists. he maybe forgot his past, but his body never forgets how to kill. Author Note: This story is originally written by me and is being cross-posted on Royal Road under the name R2zero. This description has been edited as proof of ownership.

In a world where magic exists and death comes easy, opportunities are created and fateful encounters shape history, the strong carve their destiny and the weak succumb to circumstances, young talents meet and and borders gets reshaped. Follow the journey of different unique characters and the story of legendary beings. For dark ages are ahead of us… {New chapter every Friday}

Kailen Darkhaven had a simple, happy life growing up. But when a sudden misfortune claimed the lives of his parents two years ago, his entire world collapsed. His heart broke, his grades plummeted, and worst of all, on his sixteenth birthday—his final chance at hope—he failed to become an Awakener. By his seventeenth birthday, hungry, exhausted, and alone, Kailen collapsed in an alleyway, regretting how pitiful his life had been. As he drifted toward what he believed was death’s embrace… something impossible happened. Instead of dying, he awakened bound to a mysterious artifact—an object of overwhelming, incomprehensible power that defied every known law of the universe. For the first time since losing everything, a spark lit within him. With this second opportunity, Kailen vows to never be weak again. In a world where strength determines identity, status, and survival, he will rise above every boundary placed upon him. He will shatter every perception of strength. He will seize control of his fate. He will climb until he stands at the absolute Pinnacle of the universe! --- Tags: #Psychological #Interstellar( with advanced technology) #Unrivaled #ExtremelyFastPaced #UndeadArmy #NoHarem #RuthlessMC #Urban #Apocalypse #Mythical creatures( elves, vampires, witches, dwarves etc) #IntelligentMC(High IQ, deductive , strategic, high functioning psychopath) Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events is coincidental. This is an extremely fast-paced novel, and the protagonist becomes absurdly overpowered. He is not the usual “hero complex” type. The villain and antihero tags are not for show. If you are looking for a “goody-two-shoes” protagonist, this novel is not for you. Kailen is a morally grey character. He makes decisions that those interested in hero complex protagonists may not find pleasant. Note for Readers (Please do not skip): Early on, Kailen awakens with a shadow affinity. Yes—it may remind you of popular works you've read… but this is only the beginning. As the story progresses, he will unlock and master multiple affinities. The shadow affinity is a nod to some of my favorite novels, but the journey, characters, and world are entirely my own. Join the Community: Care to interact with me and other readers? Help with things such as character art, fandom wiki, OSTs, and more? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/d5yf4sgb3y Credit to Nortex for the amazing revamp on the discord server

(45,000+ Words before locked! Enjoy!) — [Ding! Nexus Glitch successfully applied. Congratulations! You have obtained the unique cheat system : 10,000x Skill Proficiency Multiplier!] [Glitch Description: Every time you use a skill, spell, or perform an action, you instantly gain 10,000 times the normal mastery experience!] As expected, surviving the end of the world in your past life was worth it! While others had to cast a spell hundreds of thousands of times over agonizing years to level it up, you could bypass the system's rules in mere seconds. [Detected: Tier 0 Magic: Basic Spark.] [Ding! 10,000x Multiplier activated. Concept Threshold Breached. Congratulations! You have obtained the Conceptual Law: Forbidden Spell Solar Flare!] [Detected: Tier 0 Skill: Basic Sneak.] [Ding! 10,000x Multiplier activated. Spatial Law Unlocked. Congratulations! You have obtained the Conceptual Law: Void Walk (Absolute Physical & Magical Immunity)!] [Detected: Tier 0 Crafting: Basic Structural Repair on a City Core Anchor.] [Ding! 10,000x Multiplier activated. Architectural Law Unlocked. Congratulations! You have instantly constructed the impenetrable Tier 5 Guild Citadel: Sanctuary!] Beautiful! While the arrogant mega-guilds play politics and real-world billionaires cower in their fragile panic rooms, you are building the ultimate apocalypse-proof fortress and commanding an elite, hand-picked legion of legendary mercenaries, assassins, and master crafters.

Kalypso "Kali" Brunn was searching. He was trying to find someone he once knew well, someone he'd lost without even realizing. Kali needed the man who could wholeheartedly love himself and the company of others yet live happily, even alone. That someone wouldn't need another leading their life, completely shaping every thought he had, each action he performed, and the emotions he'd felt. He simply had to see that man's lost smile once more, a smile so true and pure, and he believed the Black Manor was the best place to look. It was the perfect home for Kali to find himself again. A peaceful, private, and honest(deceptively so) abode for him to relax and heal in. It seemingly had the most perfect conditions. The only downside of the new arrangement would be that he's yet to shake off his loneliness. He's determined to get along with his new housemates, but it's proven to be hard, especially as half of them blatantly ignore him and the other half downright hate his mere presence. But who's to say the future won't change? Perhaps his clumsy, self-deprecating ways will finally garner him some much-needed attention. Maybe they'll see just how much he needs someone to stand by him, even if he happens to claim otherwise for pride's sake... Or suppose they could continue to ignore him until he stays forever stuck in his regrettable past. Kali doesn't want to think about the 'scumbag' he ran away from or the friends that hurt him. They didn't deserve his tears any more than he deserved the emotional turmoil he'd suffered through.

They say seven is the number of perfection. For Luna Seraphine, it was the number that ended her silence. Six times, she tore the divorce papers apart, choosing love over pride, endurance over dignity, surrendering to the cruel demands of the mate who never cherished her. The seventh time, she signed her name without trembling. Alpha Ravyn panicked. His mistress, Daisy, the daughter of Seraphine’s former nanny, laughed it off. She’s only throwing a tantrum, they said. She’ll crawl back. They were wrong. The truth shattered what little remained of her heart: the child she had loved and raised for six years was never hers. That revelation became her breaking point. This time, Luna Seraphine walked away without looking back. As her power rose, so did Ravyn’s regret. The Alpha who once discarded her now slept outside her door, desperate for a single glance. But the woman who opened that door was no longer the Luna he broke. Cold, untouchable, unforgiving. Ravyn fell to his knees, begging for her hand, only to realize he was no longer the only one. Men of influence and power now competed for her attention because Luna Seraphine was no longer just a Luna. She was a world-renowned business mogul, a shadowed philanthropist. The most sought-after surgeon of her time, and a cyber genius. Then, a powerful, cold Alpha, one infamous for hating women, just shook the entire werewolf world and the North American billionaire elite, the Sovereign Circle, with a single tweet. “Sera is mine. I’ll pluck out the eyes of anyone who dares to look at her.” The internet exploded. The pack world went silent, and Ravyn… lost his mind. But the real question is this, will he dare challenge the richest, most powerful Alpha in the world… for the ex-wife he let go?

Ren’s life shattered the day his twin brother, Kai, was murdered by a secret cult of seven members. Left with nothing but grief and unanswered questions, Ren struggles to move on—until he stumbles upon a mysterious ring hidden in his father’s office. But the moment he puts it on, everything changes. The ring reveals the impossible: the soul of Kai, standing right in front of him. Soon Ren learns the truth behind the artifact. The ring allows him to see the dead he misses the most, but it comes with a terrifying ability—he can switch bodies with them. However, there is a deadly price: if the ring is removed, the connection is broken… and the soul he bonded with may be lost forever. With Kai now tied to him through the ring, the two brothers form an unbreakable link between life and death. Together, they make a vow. Hunt down the seven members of the cult—one by one—and stop them before they can claim more innocent lives at their school.

Warning: Heavy sexual content and a fucked up male lead. Throw morally grey out the window. Excerpt: "Do you trust me?" His hand drifted to her neck. If he had asked her to walk into the fire with him right then, to tumble willingly into chaos, she would have said yes without hesitation. Her entire body shivered as she nodded, heart hammering, her pulse a wild drum against her ribs. "Always use your words, Bambola. Do you trust me?" he asked again. "Yes…yes…" Her back arched against him instinctively, skin flushed and glistening, every nerve screaming, every muscle taut and alive. Luca's other hand tightened at her neck, squeezing until she gasped for breath. The sensation was exquisite and terrifying, every nerve ending alight as he manipulated the fine line between restriction and pleasure. Vee squeezed her eyes shut, nails digging into his arm as she clung to him, her breath rattling in her chest. He sensed her reaching the edge and drove her closer, the hand at her neck tightening harder. "Luc…" she choked out, a fragmented plea that shattered as her body convulsed, releasing a hot, desperate wave against his fingers and the rug beneath them. Synopsis: She insulted the devil. He decided to own her. Veronica Scalese walks into New York’s elite club, ‘Commissioned’ by accident—and mouths off to the wrong man; Luciano Genovese popularly known as ‘The Devil’. He grants favours but gets your soul in return. When Luca comes to collect a debt from her father, the payment demanded is flesh. Veronica becomes both Luca’s weakness and his obsession. He burns his empire to the ground to keep her. Undressed by the Mafia God is a mafia romance story where power is foreplay, love is a liability, and the most terrifying thing a god can do… is fall. From the author that brought you: 1. Defying The Rogue Alpha 2. The Vampire's Luna 3. Undressed By His Arrogance

The things that I'll upload here will be short stories about the fictional world that I've come up with and built as a way of preparing to write longer books. The stories will probably be largely unrelated to each other but will take place in the same universe. As I am writing this, my current plan is to make every short story around 3000-6000 words, fast paced and single chapter. I can't place enough tags to describe the actual world or the possible stories, and I can't set a proper genre either, so you'll kinda have to guess when you're reading it. I'd like to think of myself as a very creative and imaginative person, and I'd like to seriously write novels in the future.

WARNING: ITS A 18+ BOOK Heena stretched on the warm sand, sipping coconut water. Finally, peace. No scheming heroines, no brooding male leads—just her and the ocean. “HEENA! MOTHER! I FOUND YOU!” Her eye twitched. Not now. Floating above the beach was a golden lion with sparkling wings. “System 547,” she said, gritting her teeth. “I’m on vacation.” “But the worlds are collapsing! Male leads are going crazy! Villainesses are dying! White lotus heroines are ruining everything!” “Not my problem.” “You’re the Black Lotus! Only you can fix this!” “Exactly why I deserve a vacation.” “No rules! Slap them, seduce them, team up with the villainess—anything!” Heena sipped her coconut. “If I say yes, triple points, rare items from every world, and six months vacation after.” “Done! Anything!” the lion shouted, tail wagging. Heena stood, brushing sand off. “Fine. Show me these broken male leads.” Her smirk was dangerous. . . . The portal threw Heena onto cold marble floors. Her head spun as чуж memories flooded in. Empress Celeste Ravencourt. Five husbands. A dying empire. “Great,” Heena muttered. “I’m the villain.” A tiny golden lion appeared beside her. “Welcome to World 12! You’re married to five powerful men who all hate you. They’re meeting tonight to poison you and crown the heroine instead.” “Let me guess,” Heena sighed. “White lotus?” “Lady Seraphina. Sweet, kind, system-backed. They’re all in love with her.” Heena rubbed her temples. The body was weak, starved, exhausted. No wonder Celeste died so easily. “Fine,” she said, pulling off the heavy jewelry. “That empress is dead. I’m not.” She chose a simple dark dress, tied her hair up, and met her reflection. The sadness vanished. Confidence took its place. At dinner, five men waited—cold, powerful, deadly handsome. Warriors, priests, generals, spies. Every one of them wanted her gone. Wine was poured into her glass. Poisoned. Obvious. They watched her closely. Heena lifted the glass, smiling lightly. “To new beginnings.” She drank it all. The silence cracked. Nothing happened. Their faces changed—shock, fear, disbelief. Heena leaned back, calm and smiling. “Now,” she said softly, “which one of you thought killing me would be that easy?”

Dr. Ethan Cross is a 34-year-old professor of ancient civilizations at Oxford University. He doesn't believe in prophecies. He doesn't believe in destiny. He believes in evidence. But when a dying colleague hands him a fragment of a map — one that shouldn't exist — Ethan's world begins to crack. The map doesn't show geography. It shows rules. Seven ancient rules that govern how reality itself operates, each one sealed into a different continent thousands of years ago by an unknown civilization. The rules are waking up. And someone already knows how to use them. Dr. Marcus Vael — a senior figure within a powerful international institution — has spent two decades quietly activating these truths. Not for power. Not for money. For something far more dangerous: he genuinely believes that removing human free will is the only way to end human suffering. Ethan must cross seven continents, uncover seven truths, and make decisions that cannot be undone — because in a world governed by ancient rules, every choice leaves a permanent mark on reality. Core Question: When you know the truth — do you have the right to use it?

A teenager from Earth is transmigrated into a chaotic world of heroes, villains, and cosmic forces far beyond his understanding. Waking up in a strange body with no identity, no records, and no safety net, he is forced to claw his way up from the shadows. His only advantage is a Template System,starting with none other than Madara Uchiha. By day, he lives as Max Martinez, a quiet mailman in Star City. By night, he becomes Tobi, a masked menace feared by criminals and pursued by heroes. Every fight or kill inches him closer to full synchronization but the question is what will he do with that power. --------- This story is officially written and owned by me, Darkness_Demon. It is being cross-posted on multiple platforms under the same username (Darkness_Demon). If you see this story elsewhere under that name, it is still me,the original author. This note is added to verify authorship for platform moderation purposes. Thank you for your understanding and support.

FOX OBSESSION: BLOOD CORONATION ​THE OVERALL SAGA SYNOPSIS ​“I was sold to pay a debt. I was caged to breed a god. Now, I am the only one left to burn the world down.” ​In a world where genetic engineering is the ultimate currency, Amara—known in laboratory files as Subject Six—is the most expensive mistake ever made. Possessing "The Siphon," a volatile kinetic energy that allows her to drain the life-force of any living being, she is a goddess trapped in a human shell. When her family’s debts spiral out of control, she is sold at a record-breaking underground auction to the man who owns the city’s shadows: Kai Fox. ​SEASON 1: THE GOLDEN CAGE Kai Fox is a billionaire obsidian-eyed predator who doesn't believe in love, only in investments. To him, Amara is his greatest asset—a weapon and a trophy locked within the high-tech sanctuary of the Iron Wing. But the Siphon is a parasitic gift. To prevent Amara from exploding, Kai must act as her "Anchor," a dark, symbiotic bond that ties their heartbeats together. The "Breeding Debt" begins as a cold contract, but it ends in a shockwave that shatters their reality: Amara is pregnant with the first of a new species—Subject Seven. ​SEASON 2: THE AMETHYST REIGN The transition from captive to sovereign begins with a heartbeat. The heir growing inside Amara is a biological predator that has begun to eat Kai’s "Fox-coded" life-force. As Kai begins to physically decay, a 14-day countdown to his extinction begins. Enter Leo, the "Silver Intruder," a clinical rival who offers Amara the "Silence" of a cure—a betrayal of the blood-bond that Kai would rather die than see broken. Amara no longer seeks to escape the cage; she seeks to own it. As her power turns a lethal amethyst, she executes her enemies, sidelines her rivals, and ascends the Fox Throne. ​THE EVOLUTION: FROM DAMSEL TO DICTATOR As the seasons progress, the war for control expands beyond the Vault and into a global struggle for genetic dominance. Amara must navigate the "Hate Paradox"—a reality where her kinetic shield only grows stronger the more she resents the man who owns her heart. In a game of boardroom coups, aerial warfare, and dark science, the question is no longer who will own Subject Six, but who will survive her coronation. ​14 Days to Live. One Throne to Take. No Mercy to Give.

He claims she belongs to another man… but he looks at her like she’s already his. Aveline Willowgrave was born to wealth, dignity… and a future she would never live to claim. At ten years old, she watched her parents die. The years that followed were worse. Her uncle stole her inheritance, her home, and her freedom. And at last… he sold her. She was masked, chained, and priced like livestock before a room of hungry men. Just as the crowd surges forward to strip her bare, a single voice cuts through the auction… A bid so high it silences the entire hall. A knight from Greenvale. He does not save her. He buys her. And when he removes his helmet, Aveline’s breath catches. Theron. The quiet orphan boy she once mocked when her world was still soft and golden. Now, he stands before her, powerful, controlled… and impossible to read. He tells her she was never meant for him. She was purchased as a gift, for Prince Vaelor of Greenvale, the Crown Prince whispered to be as cruel as he is untouchable. Cornered between slavery and a fate worse than death, Aveline makes the only choice left to her. “Don’t give me to the prince,” she whispers. “Take me as your mistress instead.” But Theron did not return to her life by accident. He has his own reasons. His own secrets. And as Aveline is drawn into Greenvale’s glittering court, she begins to wonder... Why did he choose her? Why did he disappear days before her parents died? And why, when he looks at her now, does it feel less like hatred… and more like something far more dangerous?

Arc One Complete. *** Everyone else capped at 20. Will Wick woke up with 30 Luck and an error message where his ceiling should be. That was the least strange part of his morning. The voice in his head—ancient, unimpressed, and absolutely certain Will is doing everything wrong—belongs to history's greatest conqueror. Genghis Khan has reviewed Will's memories, assessed his life choices, and has opinions. Loud ones. The main one being: the trillion-dollar corporation that harvested humanity's souls to power their own empire needs to be dismantled. Sector by sector. Server by server. Until the cage they built around this world belongs to someone else. Khan has done this before. Last time it was the Eurasian steppe. The principle, he insists, is exactly the same. Will already lost his family to the cold, corporate math of the old world. Now he's stranded 100,000 years in the future, on an Earth that healed itself while humanity was gone, facing billionaires who bought their way to power before the System even dropped. Genghis thinks this is fine. Genghis has a plan. Will is pretty sure the plan involves conquering everything. He's not wrong. [Progression Fantasy | LitRPG | Harem | Slow Burn Conquest | Historical Ghost Companion | Broken Luck Build] Two chapters a day. 100+ chapter backlog. Arc One complete and waiting.