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Umbral Wrath

At the stroke of midnight, the very world itself splits, and people with no special traits get involved in a difficult trial, which is only referred to as the 'Descent'—a realm in which one can live by the right of money, and fear and power are inextricably tied, while every gift has to be paid for. "Kuro Ayanagi", a man who has always been unnoticed, comes to life with a cursed gift: a blackened figure that remembers all the things he has been trying to forget. Every success day by day increases his strength—heaps up the past memories which he wants to keep hidden. In the Descent, might is never free, and he has lost forgetting as a luxury. Kuro, who has already been forced to make doubtful partners out of the other competitors—who each bear a crazy Burden of their own—has to find his way among the beasts, the altering tests, and the ruthless regulations where the power of life and death depends on trust being right or wrong. When things get tougher and the distinction between a man and a beast becomes fuzzy, there is one question that keeps coming up: "How much will he give up of himself before the shadow dictates who he actually is?" This is a gloomy development fantasy packed with emotional tension, lethal tests, and complicated ethical dilemmas. Besides that, the novel delves into themes of endurance, self hood, and the dreadful price that comes with power—all through the metaphor of taking a step forward that extracts something dear from the past.
KUMAOI · 10.6k Views

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 · 2.9k Views

Only I Am A Reader

#Infinity Novel #Yandere #Smart Mc #Supernatural #Novel Transmigration #World Hopping(Vol.2 done!) What happens when a special reader obtains the ability to travel into the books that he once read? Read to find out! - Leo Lock, a reading addict with the ability to truly 'read' books, never really fit in with the basic world around him. However, everything changed when an unknown voice found its way to his head! Fainting only to find himself in the body of a character from a fantasy novel he once read, Leo barely processed his new reality before he was thrown into another whirlpool. [ Role: Reader ] [ Target: Reach the Epilogue. ] The only lead he had about his 'transmigration' didn't speak much! Even the character he took over already had a foot in the coffin! How was he supposed to survive that long? Why did he have to become the protagonist's brother?! Moreover, what was this Personal Book supposed to be? Reading Attributes? Points? Follow Leo as he experiences the life of a true reader from one fantasy book to another, using his knowledge and the unique Special Ability to face the expected and unexpected, encountering all kinds of 'new'... *** First Volume: The Sword Master's Second Life (Completed) Second Volume: Murim Supremacy (Completed) Third Volume: City of Villains (ongoing) (Current Release Rate: 7Ch/Week) (Current Gift Event: 1 Castle/Super gift = +1~2 Extra chapters) Note: Yes, Leo starts out with a sword, but that isn't the limit to his choice of weapons! ~~~-~~~ Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction and its events are completely made up. ~~~-~~~ - Check my other novels: = Omni-Mastery = My Plot Armor System - For further support: paypal.me/LightningN - Discord: https://discord.gg/E7kYDhB (join to see all the AI artwork for central characters)
LightningAsura · 2.7m Views

Cameraman Never Dies

In the greed-filled world of corporate empires and magic knights, Min Jae was a king in business, with pockets so deep he could drown in them. That is, until his life deemed his playthrough unfair and gave him a red card. Poison was his family's best friend, as everyone had at least tasted it once, not twice because they never could. Death was never on his calendar, neither was an offer for a divine gig. Enter the Deity of Stories, a celestial being with a fetish for plot twists, who offers Min Jae a deal he can't refuse: become her divine cameraman. No, not the kind with a lens, but one who records the tales of mortals. In return, he gets a second shot at life, in a world where his dearly departed parents are alive and well, ready to dote on him from birth. Reborn as Judge (because “Min Jae 2.0” sounded too dull), he quickly realizes this new life is no gift. This steampunk utopia, filled with airships, clockwork gadgets, and an alarming lack of Wi-Fi, thrives on manipulation. But who needs the internet when you have a divine camera and the sharp mind to control it all? Judge isn’t just here to record stories; he’s here to write them, casting himself as the mastermind behind every twist and turn. Armed with his divine powers, he navigates complex schemes, power-hungry nobles, and ruthless industrialists, all while keeping his ultimate goal hidden: to ascend to godhood and rewrite his own fate. Of course, he generally makes a glorious mess of things, all while trying to keep his dear parents blissfully unaware of his less-than-angelic schemes. But as the stakes rise and the Deity of Stories watches his every move, Judge must tread carefully. Can he manipulate his way to the top, or will he become just another character in someone else’s plot twist? --- Just a quick disclaimer: The book steers clear of any unwanted adult stuff. However, it does feature a potentially disturbing amount of violence—enough to make you wonder about the author's mental health. So proceed with caution—and maybe a shield!
CloudCatcher · 528.5k Views