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Long ago, a paranoid king sealed away his greatest warriors, believing they would be needed in a distant age to defend the kingdom. One such warrior now awakens. His memories are faint echoes, his only certainty is the strength still burning in his body. But the kingdom he swore to protect has long since crumbled, replaced by fractured nations and broken crowns. The world is not as he left it. A scourge has spread across land and life alike, corrupting man, beast, and soil, leaving behind only wastelands. Corruption has taken over the few pockets of civilization left. Demons roam everywhere and magic runs wild. With no past to anchor him and no nation to serve, he wanders. Given a new name by a lazy dragon, he begins a journey across a dying world, trying to protect what little remains from the darkness consuming it.

After transmigrating into the Pokémon world, Oliver learns a brutal truth—training Pokémon costs a fortune, and rising from nothing is nearly impossible. So he takes an unconventional path: becoming a Pokémon researcher. Breakthroughs follow one after another, shaking the world. “Starting from a Feebas?!” the Water-type Elite Four gasp. “Dragon-types are completely countered?!” the Dragon-type Elite Four despair. Mega Evolution ignites the battlefield. Z-Moves rend the sky. Gigantamax towers over Champions themselves. Before the cameras, Oliver states calmly: “If you don’t aim to lead the field, you’re not a true Pokémon breeder.”

When the summoning ritual ended, Aren Vale was the only one left standing. Heroes had already been chosen. Warriors granted overwhelming power. Leaders blessed with systems meant to shape the fate of the world. Aren received something different. His System did not grant strength, magic, or authority. It revealed consequences. In a world driven by prophecy and heroic ambition, Aren can see what others cannot: the unseen costs behind every decision, the futures quietly breaking under the weight of “necessary” sacrifices, and the fragile points where the world itself begins to crack. While kingdoms raise heroes as symbols and wars escalate in the name of salvation, Aren remains an observer—until he encounters a girl whose existence defies every future his System can trace. For the first time, the world’s fate is no longer predetermined. Caught between intervention and restraint, Aren must decide whether understanding the world is enough—or if true change requires becoming the one variable the gods never intended to exist. This is not the story of the strongest hero. It is the story of the one who sees the world clearly enough to change it.

Step forth and dive back in time, to the depths of the desert, where the stories of old unfold before your eyes. A story of treasure hunting, betrayal, and destiny. Giants and Jinn. Magic and poisons. Curses and bloodlines. Royalty and backstabbing. Death and life. When a gruesome future is all you see, how can you change it? When you're foretold to fail, how should you move on? Zarqa, the girl who saw beyond time, sought to find answers. -------------------------- Legend says that Zarqa had sharp eyes that could look far away in the distance. But what if that wasn’t the end of it, what if her eyes were seeing far beyond not only space, but time? What if Zarqa was blessed with a prophecy, one that could save her dying village from destruction? Just as they thought they had no way to survive, Zarqa learns of a way to protect her village from demolition. Naturally, no one believed her, for no one but the Almighty could see beyond the present. They forgot the Almighty offers knowledge to those whom he deems of worth. And Zarqa was one of them. Having to trudge an arduous path and go through a great adventure, Zarqa seeks to find the solution to all of their problems, a treasure said to have the power to change all. Pitted against magical traps and the mysteries of the deserts, she finds unexpected company in Ali Baba, the poor kid with the sticky fingers, and his crow Morjana... -------------------------- This is my first original long story here and is also a WSA 2024 Entry. I ask that you give it a try and hope you enjoy it :D Also, note that English is not my first language... And it's not my second either. **Please don't let the first paragraphs fool you. This isn't a story from the first person's POV. -----------------------Media------------------------- This book has many openings and endings; check them out: [General opening of the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVxnu5R3vws] [Ending: https://youtu.be/1wQ_aJVFhx0] [Baghdad Arc's opening: https://youtu.be/GwJIJ2Kn0FI] [Two Heavens Arc's opening: https://youtu.be/NO1C0ngBVjg] [Two Heavens Arc's ending: https://youtu.be/hO-XPQsCPFw] [Cursed Ring Arc's Opening: https://youtu.be/PUF4H98y2B0] [ Persia Arc's Opening: https://youtu.be/sSfG_uVSkQk] [ Persia Arc's Ending: https://youtu.be/8JfG9pvBZ60] [ Cave of Wonders Arc's Opening: https://youtu.be/clZG_WA7NiE] [Final Ending: https://youtu.be/777bC9tQr1k]

'Hmmmm...so I just have to witness the skill being used to copy it...then I can evolve this skill ten times it's initial power?' Nox was skeptical as he looked at the screen flickering on his retina. I mean, how was something so insane even possible? Copying a skill itself was very bad-assed, and you mean to say he could evolved the copied Skill ten times it's initial power, exponentially surpassing the original owner? Why would the gods let such broken talent even exist? 'Well it's just one way to find out...' Luckily just then, he saw two powerfull beings fighting mid air. Their fight sent shockwaves billowing in all directions, causing Nox to take a couple of Steps back. At that moment, he activated his talent... [Mimicry activated!] [Target: Cosmic Entity Arkea - Successfully copied Skill "Gravity Manipulation"!] [Description: Gravity Manipulation Creates a localized gravity field, slowing enemies within a 5-meter radius by 20% for 5 seconds.] [Upgrading Gravity Manipulation 10x!] [Ding! You have Awaken Gravitational Singularity!] [Description: Gravitational Singularity Creates a singularity that pulls in enemies within a 20-meter radius, dealing 5,000 damage and stunning them for 5 seconds. Allies within the area gain a 30% damage boost for 10 seconds.] [Do you wish to keep this skill or bestow it to your Pet?] "No fucking way!" Nox exclaimed in shock. "I-its real!"

Welcome to a world where survival demands dying once first. For a thousand years, humanity has lived under the constant threat of the Calamities monsters born from ether, a mysterious energy that appeared during a long-forgotten cataclysm. To avoid a lethal overload, every human must consume a daily serum, tightly controlled by the Order. Without it, death is inevitable. At sixteen, everyone must face the Awakening, a spiritual trial from which only 30% emerge alive. Those who survive gain a Resonance, a unique power, and become Initiates the last line of defense against the Calamities. Sirius is a cynical young hitman from the slums of Astoria. He seeks neither glory nor power, only a quiet life alongside his twin sister Iris and their friend Lucy. Everything changes when an embargo on the serum strikes the city, plunging it into chaos. As the death toll rises, Sirius comes to realize that the true monsters are not always the ones being named. In the shadows, a sinister conspiracy unfolds: parasites implanted in the brains of Initiates distort their senses and emotions, turning the survivors of the Awakening into obedient instruments, unable to distinguish truth from illusion. Cornered, Sirius, Iris, and Lucy are left with only one choice: face the Awakening themselves and inherit powers as unpredictable as they are dangerous. Saving everyone is not their priority. The Order, the manipulated Initiates, and the Calamities are merely obstacles to bypass or opportunities to exploit as long as it keeps them alive. But in a world where reality itself can be falsified, how far can one go without becoming the very thing they fight? Discord: https://discord.gg/spCNaXxape

In the wonderful world of Elrus lies the Greatest Civilization to ever exist: the Golden Continent. In the Golden Continent, Culture and history have shaped it into the world's best magic nation. Filled with various races, they work together to survive, no matter the cost, and after years; they've achieved authority over all. In such a peaceful and prosperous time. Will it fall? Will the propaganda get to them? Will they survive the outside world? What secrets and war crimes have been hidden? And will the nation finally fall? Kailus, a Genesis Angel (Golden Continent native), tries to survive with the guilt from his past self. Will he get over his embarrassment and finally find a friend?

Vincenzo Moretti is feared as a ruthless mafia boss, but in truth, he’s just a misunderstood man trapped in a legend he never created. Every step he takes deepens the chaos — enemies rise, allies hesitate, and even the law closes in — forcing him to navigate a world that refuses to let him escape his false identity. In a world of gangs, political tensions, and powerful families, Vincenzo must survive countless coincidences, protect his family, and play along with the lie — all while remaining expressionless, clueless, and tragically human. --- “What to Expect” Family drama and Mafia families Criminal gangs and international crime Political tensions and rivalries Tragic past and guilty drama Misunderstood, expressionless, and clueless MC Dark, realistic world with countless coincidences Hated and feared protagonist navigating dangerous situations --- “What Not to Expect” No harem No magic or supernatural powers MC never breaks personality over minor events No virgin MC or simping tropes

Listen to me closely. Never, and I mean NEVER, leave a hate comment on a game forum right before you die. My name used to be... well, it doesn't matter. I was a 34-year-old salaryman who died in the stupidest way possible. How? I got slapped to death for grabbing a high school girl’s "assets". Wait, hold on! Don't look at me like that! It wasn't my fault, okay? My hand just moved on its own! It was just a tiny, split-second intrusive thought! Come on, you guys reading this—don't act like saints. You’ve had those dark urges too, right? You’ve wanted to grab something forbidden at least once in your life, right?! RIGHT?! Anyway, she slapped me. So hard my soul literally ejected from my body. I thought that was the punishment. I was wrong. When I opened my eyes, I was in [Legends of Valtheris]. Yes, that trash game. The one with the cliché plot where the world ends because some teenage students get their hearts broken. And the worst part? I didn't become the Hero. I didn't become the Villain. I became Revan von Alstaire. The background character. The loser. The guy I literally insulted online five minutes before I died. I called him a "Simp" and laughed at his "Tiny D*ck." Fate is truly a comedian. Now, I’m destined to be the bullied lackey of the future Villainess, Sylvia von Vespera. The game script says I should lick her boots, accept her abuse, and die with her like a loyal dog. Screw that. Remember my last comment? "Revan is such a loser! Tiny dck! If I were you, instead of bowing down, I would squeeze her boobs and own her completely! Garbage character!" Well, it seems God took that personally. Fine. You want a show? I’ll give you a show. I won’t be a simp. I won’t filter my words anymore. I’ll let my intrusive thoughts win. I’ll turn this trash plot upside down—even if I have to slap every "Genius" in this academy to do it.

"Don't come back! Don't return!" That was the last message Tom received from Earth before the signal died. Stranded 15 billion kilometers from the sun, he has enough supplies to survive alone for fifteen years. But Tom doesn't want to die alone. He wants to conquer. Desperate, Tom activates the ship’s biological livestock tank. He doesn't breed cattle; he clones himself. When the clone opens its eyes, Tom realizes he hasn't just created a helper, He has unlocked a Hive Mind. One consciousness. Multiple bodies. Parallel processing. More clone, more processing power But power has a price. With twelve clones now awake, his fifteen-year food supply has shrunk to a death sentence: One year. Forced into a corner, Tom must lead his clone army to the frozen, airless surface of Loshen Star. Armed only with 19th-century steam technology and sheer grit, he must ignite the fires of industry in absolute zero. He is no longer just an astronaut. He is the Swarm. And he will turn this dead planet into a civilization of one.

Leon, the world's greatest special agent, dies after a questionable accident Only to be reincarnated into a novel he just started reading Not only did he reincarnate, but he reincarnated into one of the three grand duke family But as an illegitimate child, a bastard But so what? If the world calls him a bastard, he'll just be one *** Hey so if you are reading this, I am writing this novel for my own satisfaction, so I can't guarantee a good read, nor can I guarantee consistent upload schedules, I'll be posting and doing whatever I want, but yeah hope you stay and read :)

Conrad Everest, a young man with a deep fascination for Nen theory, finds himself reborn in the world of Hunter × Hunter. Unlike ordinary Nen users, he awakens a unique system known as Infinite Nen Abilities, allowing him to create, store, and manage countless Nen abilities without overwhelming his mind. His aura can be separated and allocated independently to each ability, giving him unmatched flexibility and control. Driven by his goal of becoming a true Nen scholar rather than a simple fighter, Conrad explores the depths of Nen mastery, studies its rules, and tests its limits within the dangerous world of Hunters. - Notes - "Original Written Book" " Manga-Readers (Spoilers Ahead)"

A nameless boy awakens while plummeting through a silent, storm-like void made of living darkness. With no memories and a missing right arm, he drifts downward, unnoticed by the strange shadowy entities passing him by. Just as despair sets in, a radiant light appears below, his first glimpse of hope. But when he falls through it, something cold and metallic attaches to him. He emerges in a vast ocean, panicking as he sinks. A new mechanical arm, mysteriously fused to his body, drags him deeper no matter how hard he fights. As he drowns and his vision fades, he glimpses a colossal ancient wall encircling a glowing coral reef. In his final moment before blacking out, the impossible happens: the massive wall begins to move.

He was found as a one-year-old child in the deepest part of the Deadly Forest— a place where no human could survive. Raised by creatures feared by the world, the boy never felt hunger, pain, or emotion. Wherever he went, life slowly withered. Banished by the forest itself, he wandered the world for years until he reached a small town… and a mysterious egg that no human could touch without turning to ash. From that moment, fate began to move. War, sealed emotions, a girl born from a curse, and memories older than the world itself slowly awaken within him. He does not know who he truly is. He does not know why he exists. But one truth remains— If his emotions fully return, the world may not survive.

Twelve years ago, an orphanage was burned to ashes. Steel melted, glass was turned to liquid. Everyone inside the orphanage home died except one child. Twelve years ago, the world should have ended for Kian the night the orphanage burned. But he survived, and untouched by the fire, Kian was taken away by an assassin family that hunts supernatural monsters in a world where only a fraction of humanity can fight back. Because of this, some call him the last Emberborn. For years, Kian never believed it. While others around him awakened strange abilities and trained, he endured, watching and waiting with no clear power of his own and no certainty that he would survive the next death scare. But that changes when a long-delayed test awakens the infernal energy within him. The truth is revealed. Kian doesn’t ignite the flame; he commands it. Sealed records resurface, old purges are remembered, and Crestfall sends him on a mission meant to measure his limits. The mission fails. Not because Kian is weak, but because his power breaks something far beyond reasoning. And Crestfall realizes something far more dangerous: Kian's flame doesn't resist suppression. It doesn't rage, rather, it acknowledges him. As something old begins to stir, Kian steps into a world of quests, rankings, and monsters, where survival is never guaranteed.

If one looked into a mirror, they'd find their reflection staring right back at them. But that wasn't the case for Damon. He woke up one night, only to find another face staring back at him. But that wasn't the worst case. The worst case was finding out you got transmigrated in a trashy third rate novel. Oh, and not to mention, the even trashier body he got transmigrated into. And a reminder, the world was doomed for destruction come a few years. What could possibly go wrong? Right?! ====== "It's like I was the one actually living it. I felt like I was Damon myself." "But that's not possible." "I am not Damon, I am...." "Wait... who am I?" –Damon.

In a world where fantasy and reality are intertwined, a lonesome writer tries to have a happy ending. This is a story about stories.

In a not-too-distant future, the city of Prime Vegas is, to many, the place of dreams. In a golden age of video games, people no longer work, or bother themselves with the throes of life. A revolutionary technology of realistic VR games have taken the world, and its people, by storm, But to some others, Prime Vegas is also the place of nightmares. Michael Stellar is no exemption. After losing every last penny to ensure that he conquers the first level of this new game that everyone claims to be unbeatable, he finds himself at a new low. No money, no house, no friends…nothing. He had lost the promised 100 million-dollar prize, as well as his will to live. He had also watched as his girlfriend of six years waltzed off with another man, more capable than he ever was. In a fit of despair, Michael wishes he could somehow reverse time, and get a do-over. Unexpectedly, a deliberate stroke of fortune sees to it that he gets selected as a candidate for the game’s new VR mode. “But wait, why does this VR feel oddly too realistic?!” Michael thought to himself. “Worst of all, why would I take the character of Milo Ashgrim, a forgotten side-character doomed to die?” Michael stared at his reflection, his eyes going wide. “Is that a bionic arm?!” Now blessed with advanced tech from a dystopian, cyberpunk era, Michael, now Milo Ashgrim, ventures to retrieve all that he’s lost, and change his grim fate.

Summary Everything in this world is based on sustainability. Who's strong, who's weak, who'll die first… it's all on the list. And guess where I am? At the very top. A great start, right? I was a guy whose writing career was ruined by a single book. After I died. And when I opened these, I was in that failure. In the world I wrote myself. There was no initial plan. No revenge either. "Great," I said. "So I'm not the main character." Because that kid attracts trouble. Demons, conspiracies, secret societies… They all come back to haunt him. Me? I just want to survive. No heroism. No sacrifice. No epic endings. Just graduating unnoticed. But there's a problem at the Academy. The rules don't work. The rankings lie. And some disasters don't discriminate in determining who is "insignificant." I guess... it wasn't as safe as it seemed, especially when it was shut down.

"Three centuries have passed. Once again the shadowy world is bubbly with life and vigor. Those monsters in legends are back among us..." (No-harem)