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Seven years ago, a world-shaking show captivated the entire globe, an unforgettable experience and a chance to become rich overnight. But all good things come to an end… and this game did, in a pool of blood, leaving only one scarred winner behind. Now, it's back, reborn under a new face, ready to change the world’s very perception of reality. Who are the shadowy investors behind it? Why bring the game back at all? Human nature is fragile. For the right price, we forget yesterday’s brother and sell our souls for survival. Are you ready to join a survival game where every nation is a contender… and only the strongest live to tell the tale?

In the bustling city of Dasmariñas, Cavite in Philippines, a young man named Tristan Herrera dreams of becoming a basketball superstar. The only problem is he has absolutely no talent for the sport. Desperate, he makes a wish at a local wishing well, and to his surprise, he's granted the 2K Basketball System. Suddenly, Tristan's life is transformed into a video game. He can now see his own stats, practice drills with incredible efficiency, and even unlock badges and abilities that give him an edge on the court. But as he rises through the ranks, he discovers that the system has a dark side. The more he relies on its power, the more he loses his own sense of self, and he must decide whether to continue using the system to chase his dreams or find the courage to play the game on his own terms. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner, while the names of certain basketball clubs, competitions, and figures are used for the purpose of creating a sense of realism, this story is purely imaginary. No association with or endorsement by any actual person, team, club, governing body, or organization is intended or should be inferred. All trademarks and service marks, including club and federation names, are the property of their respective owners, and no infringement intended. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, beyond those clearly identified, is purely coincidental. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/cfWC4TrS

Li Huowang found himself teetering on the edge of reality, ensnared in a perplexing quandary. Was he languishing in the sterile confines of a hospital room, or was he ensnared in a cultivation world where survival was a daily gamble? The lines between the tangible and the imagined blurred, with each realm asserting its authenticity while dismissing the other as mere figments of illusion. Embark on an odyssey with Li Huowang as he navigates through this enigmatic existence. Delve into a universe where the arcane arts of cultivators intertwine with the unspeakable terrors that lurk in the shadows. In this world, existence itself is a precarious balance. Original Synopsis: The Bizarre Path to the Heavens, 'Dao', a narrative woven with the surreal tapestry of Deities and Immortals. But what is truth, and what is mere fantasy? Amidst the maelstrom of his own harrowing ailment, Li Huowang grapples with discerning the real from the unreal. Yet, it is not just the enigma of these otherworldly beings that clouds his judgment; it is the specter of his own affliction, a malady that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his being. He is sick, very seriously ill......

Hellbound Synopsis. Vastro was once the absolute apex of the Eight Realms. A usurper so powerful that logic itself bent around him. They tried to kill him. They almost succeeded. Betrayed by his closest ally, Vastro died and awakened at the Gates of Hell. Instead of despair, he chose speed. Clearing all one hundred Gates, he became a forbidden existence. Hellbound. Granted early reincarnation and armed with hell-forged power, Vastro rushed back to life for revenge. Unfortunately, something went wrong. Instead of returning as a god, he was reborn as a fragile human baby in the lowest realm. Cursed or not, it did not matter. Power was only delayed, not denied. He will rise again. Faster. Stronger. More ruthless than before. Assuming he survives long enough to learn how to walk.

A washed-up drunk dies heroically for a bottle — and wakes up as a baby who can’t see faces but can read the world’s magic like a map. Only one problem, he's the son of a bandit captain in a kingdom that wants him hanged, and nobody expects a blind boy with a drunk’s wit to change the rules. Liam can’t see faces, only magic — white particles that hover and stick to people and things and whisper intent while craving purpose. It’s an impossible map that turns the helpless into dangerous. Witty and grim, this is a story about second chances, survival, and how a man who once hid from life might become the last thing the world expects: a weapon born from the bottle.

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Sequel to the novel, [I'll Surpass the MC]. It follows the story of Torq, as he reincarnates on Sumatra to face the Continental Invasion and fight against Sumatra's Home Continent, Nusantara.

Across countless Universes, through endless Multiverses, past the towering Omniverse and into the silent Void Expanse, there exists a place no being has ever reached. A place older than creation itself. A place even gods refuse to speak of. The True Outside. And sitting at its deepest edge is a throne — a throne no one has ever touched… because no one has ever been worthy. Until he arrived. He has no origin. No destiny. No chains. His name is Void — and he does not rise through realms… realms rise beneath him. A System awakens within him, but it cannot guide him. Laws try to bind him, but they cannot define him. He does not chase power — power reshapes itself to survive his presence. Elders kneel. Gods shatter. Omniversal beings fall silent. Void walks with the arrogance of someone who already knows the truth: The throne beyond the veil was never lost. It was waiting for him. This is a dark fantasy with a ruthless protagonist. Read at your discretion. Disclaimer: The early chapters (Chapters 1–11) are written mainly for fun and setup. The true depth of the story, its darker themes, and the main plot begin unfolding from Chapter 12 onward. Please read patiently.

In 2035, when despair spread across much of the world, a figure emerged in one country who awakened a new generation known as the “Mavericks.” Blank, the protagonist of the story, came from a lonely village past and a turbulent adolescence filled with intense and thrilling events. He declared the birth of the Mavericks at the age of twenty-three, and by the time he was twenty-eight, he had gathered a total of eight other Mavericks, each becoming a pioneer in their own field with the shared goal of becoming a driving force within the country. However, this movement sparked both support and opposition. Widespread illegal activities led to the formation of organizations that opposed the Mavericks. The presence of villains and anti-Maverick forces caused many conflicts and dramatic events to unfold. This story begins with Blank and his life journey, alongside other figures whose stories are told through the perspective of one of the Mavericks in the field of communication, Gabriel Nia, who serves as the narrator.

Eleven centuries after our existence, a new world has emerged. All nations now live on a single land, united under one supreme god in absolute supremacy. But is this truly a perfect world? If we are all equals, then why do superior races still exist, while others are cast aside as societal waste? Divided by golden domes, each person dreams of becoming a “Perfect”, a being purified of all emotions and perfectly sane, a being stripped of feelings in pursuit of eternal life. But at what cost? That is why they were born... The "Tracks Emotional", beings who possess only a single, pure emotion, were created to destroy all threats that transcend the nature of our world. From corrupted emotions arise the “Transemotional”, born mostly from the Fosse, and driven by unstable genetics or devouring feelings. They transform into massive, uncontrollable shadows that relentlessly attack the domes. All they have are their dreams.

Zayne Locke crossed into a world eerily similar to Earth… except this world is shared by humans, yokai, beasts, demons, and even gods themselves. And the talent he awakened with was absolutely broken he literally cannot die. Ever. But the Job Change Ceremony demands an absurd amount of money. So what did Zayne do? He abused his undying talent and sold his own organs to gather the fee kidney, liver, cornea, all sold because they grow back minutes later. On the day of awakening, he became an SSS Forbidden Spellmaster and the crowd instantly burst into laughter. To them, it was the most pathetic SSS class ever created every forbidden spell requires sacrificing lifespan or flesh. Forbidden Spellmasters never survive long. But only Zayne knew the truth with his undying talent, the fatal weakness of this class… simply does not exist. Short-lived? What does that have to do with someone who literally cannot die? So when Zayne casually unleashed hundreds of forbidden spells like they were basic attacks everyone completely lost their minds. “Bro… just how many lives do you HAVE?! Who the hell uses forbidden spells as their normal attacks?!”

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure. This is the tale of his rise to power. This is the tale of his rise to Godhood. This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

The world had become an infernal game. Humanity was enslaved by the “System,” forced to climb the great Universal Tower. Kael survived for ten years as an F-Rank “Garbage Collector,” used to clean up corpses in toxic environments for elite guilds—only to be exploited and killed by the great Hero of Humanity on the final floor. But death was not the end. Kael opened his eyes ten years in the past, at the very moment the Tutorial began. He expected to receive the same trash-tier status as before. Instead, a flickering purple screen appeared before him. [Critical System Error] [Player ID Canceled] [Granting Emergency Access: Developer Mode] While others pray to the system’s gods for rare drops with good stats—like an iron sword with 29 damage — Kael can rewrite the code of a simple stick to give it a terrifying 6,743 damage and infinite durability. While the “Hero” depends on luck to obtain rare skills and decent equipment, Kael can see the monsters’ source code and directly devour their abilities and stats. “Balance? Fairness? That’s for players. I am the Administrator of this abandoned game.” In this life, he won’t just survive. He will delete everyone who stands in his way.

Gerald is a brutish adventurer who is unmatched in his unapologetic pursuit of pleasure, on the battlefield and the bed. As a Weapons master, he is known for his skill and brutality which attracts all women except Holly Winters - the one woman he wanted the most. He knew being with her meant leaving his carefree life of war and women. Will he change his mind though?

En un mundo donde los dioses gobiernan con puño de hierro, un alma rebelde decide desafiar el orden divino. Cuando el destino lo empuja a alzarse contra el mismísimo cielo, descubre que la verdadera lucha no es solo por el poder, sino por la libertad. ¿Podrá cambiar el curso del universo o será otra víctima del destino?

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.

After dying in a tragic accident, Li Wei awakens in the body of a young girl in another timeline. He soon discovers that he has become an Echo, a version of himself shaped by different choices and possibilities. Every action he takes can affect other timelines and other versions of him—some stable, some fractured, and some completely lost. As Li Wei tries to adapt to this new life, he begins to encounter his alternate selves. Some seek help, some carry deep sorrow, and some blame him for their suffering. But the most dangerous of all is the Antagonist Echo from Timeline 07-B, a version of Li Wei who lost everything and now wants to destroy the other timelines to claim a future for himself. Caught between guilt, responsibility, and fear, Li Wei must learn the laws of Echoes, control the impact of his choices, and face darker versions of himself—before his entire existence collapses.

[Heavily inspired by Advent of the Three Calamities, fucking loved that] Bloodspire Institute, the greatest academy across the Ravenheart Empire, a place where students enter and monsters emerge. However, this comes at a heavy cost. Every year, cadets ranging in the thousands enter yet less than a hundred graduate. No, they weren’t expelled, they died. In order to forge the strongest warriors, blood must be spilled. That is the belief of the Bloodspire Institute. Kyryll Nocturne, pupil of an overlord of the Secret Order, is sent to become a cadet of the Bloodspire Institute to spy and gather information. However, he seems to have different plans and decides to treat it as a well deserved vacation after years of hard work.