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Naruto Uzumaki wakes up with no memories, a polite smile, and an unsettling calm. Under Jiraiya's guidance, he masters chakra and jutsu with eerie speed—too perfect, too quiet, too eager to please. The loud, chaotic boy everyone knew is gone. In his place is someone who watches the world with detached curiosity... and feels a faint, growing thrill at how easily things break. Dreams of blood and broken toys haunt him. The warmth of red lingers in his mind like a promise. As the Akatsuki closes in and old friends wait in Konoha, the mask of the hero starts to slip. What if the real Naruto never comes back? What if something colder, emptier, has taken his place—and it's only just beginning to wake up? A dark psychological twist on Naruto's journey: where identity fractures, repression fails, and the line between protector and predator blurs forever. (warning — heavy themes of dissociation, violence, and emerging sociopathy.)

A reserved and enigmatic man staying at a quiet temporary hotel finds himself unintentionally involved in a strange incident after meeting a lost child outside a restaurant. Soon, rumors of a mysterious creature abducting people begin to surface, drawing him into a situation he never intended to be part of. But this not the only story interested him. He began to solve and resurface the hidden truth behind the mysterious incidents, while being hidden in the sideline. Author side: I tried to deliver a very different story. I hope you like it. This novel is written in first person narrative style.

When Nicolas awakens to strange powers coursing through his veins, he becomes entangled in a web of crime, deceit, and unseen authority. Haunted by loss and driven by questions he can’t escape, he’s drawn into a conspiracy where morality blurs and trust becomes fatal. As he hunts for answers, the line between human and something else begins to dissolve. Tense, atmospheric, and psychological, Shadows of Authority, Veins of Fire explores identity, power, and the price of truth in a world where every secret burns brighter than the light that exposes it.

Synopsis Uchiha Kenzo transmigrates one year before the night of the Uchiha Clan massacre, armed with knowledge of the future and a mysterious system that grants him strength whenever he kills. What will he do? Of course, he will kill — not out of hatred or petty revenge. No, far from it. Because the greatest sin in this world is not greed, lust, sloth, pride, wrath, envy, or gluttony. It is weakness. Weakness is the greatest sin anyone can possess in this universe. The strong prey on the weak. The wise deceive the foolish. This is the law of heaven and earth — and also the true beauty of reality. ⸻ Author’s Note I have a few things to say before this novel begins. First, this is my first time writing, so please expect some minor mistakes, as English is not my first language. Second, this is an original story, not a translation. ⸻ What to Expect (and What Not to Expect) This story will not contain any form of romance or mercy. I plan to focus heavily on killing, so yes, it will include gore and various forms of violence. Many original characters may die, so please bear with me. If you notice any mistakes, feel free to point them out in the comments — I will do my best to correct them. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the story.

In the year 1469, the Aztec Empire in Central America was at its zenith. A soul from the future transgressed time to come here, intent on saving the fate of the Indian people from destruction and establishing an empire in Central America! The Age of Exploration had just begun its prologue, with European colonizers venturing into the unknown world. Europeans were on the rise, intent on conquering the rich lands of America and colonizing the vast New World. They were poised to embark on an expansion that would take them from America, to Africa, to India, to the Far East, and control the world for the next five hundred years! But now, an immortal spirit sought to change all of that. He would unite Central America under one rule, inherit the two-thousand-year legacy of American civilization, and resist the invasion of Western colonizers. He would spend centuries leading Aztec civilization onto the path of destiny to conquer America! Without the land and wealth of America, what would become of the Westerners? And in which direction would the world turn?

After his wife's affair and the discovery that his child belongs to another man, Li Feng is cast out into the rainy night. Since fate won't allow him to live an ordinary life, he resolves to live an extraordinary one. “How many roads must a man walk down, before they call him a man" --- <Blowing in The Wind> Bob Dylan

[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!

Shao Nian Xie Tian faced a destiny full of trials and tribulations. By chance, he inherited a legacy that made the worlds want to cut him down. He smashed through the nine provinces and shattered mountains and rivers in battle! In the fight against the seven realms, the character for 'evil' covered the sky! When immortals arrive, I'll execute them! When buddhas arrive, I'll slaughter them! I will kill ninety-nine percent, leaving just a stubble, to watch me break the heavens!

This world is sick, and it must be cured with swords and forged with iron and fire. To slay tyranny, to cut down the unrighteous. To overturn heaven and earth, to mold the human world. All shall begin with the sword in hand. ====== When the Innate Wisdom Bearer An Jing received aid from the ancient Sword Spirit, allowing him to traverse various realms, he knew that his future would inevitably lead him down a path full of hardships and difficulties, hard to be understood by others, yet capable of changing this wretched world. And on this path, he would also crush many deserving scum underfoot. “Heh heh, the Myriad Tribes of this world shall greet the birth of this epoch-making giant like me with fervent wishes. World, I'm coming to save you!” Noble Officials/Demon Sect/Heavenly Demon: “Alas, is reconciliation possible?” Elements: Chaotic times of Martial Arts, cyber cultivation, gates between two worlds

An epic journey of a basketball player's life... "Writing stories is like shooting hoops; you keep scoring and missing, then continue, relentlessly, until you leave the court." The distant and fervent world of basketball across the sea became the stage on which the young men released their energy and let their imaginations soar during the monotony and uncertainty of adolescence. He hopes that children who love playing basketball can have real basketball to play...

Reincarnated into the "Testicle Era" of MHA, Kaito Arisaka spent years doing JoJo poses and staring at cats, waiting for a "System" that never came. Eventually, he faced reality: no cheat codes, just a "Normal Toe" and a pile of bills. He ditched the cringe, picked up a wrench, and took a convenience store job to support his aging grandma. But when a legendary fire traps his regular customers, the "Trust" he built as a neighborhood nobody hits critical mass. One snap of his fingers and Kaito transforms into the white-suited, 2D-warping god, Hero X. Now he's a viral vigilante who just wants a stable 9-5 pension, while the world's top female heroes are hunting for his alter-ego-and his resume. A/n: This is original. Cover picture is not mine

It's the year 2060, Raymond Nithercott is back to the US after twenty years. As he arrives in the new city Neo-California, he hears about a crime that has taken place recently. Raymond, as an effective private detective, is assigned to this intriguing case. In a world where committing a crime is a guaranteed death sentence, where even the smallest mistake is a clear clue, how did this murderer leave none? Little does Raymond know, that crime is just the start...

In his first life, Ishar was meant to be a protagonist however he failed at everything. Dissapointed and despondent, he is deceived by the Myriads World System and dragged into another world under the promise of a second chance. Instead, the system strips him of his high-grade protagonist aura and discards him like a broken tool, leaving him to die. But Ishar Clings to existence as a remnant soul. He seizes a new body, of a nameless youth. In this new world there exists two paths to power. The first and absolute is the Witch Path, where chosen individuals are born with an innate Craft, performing immense magical feats through witchcraft. These beings stand at the top of the world. The second is the Warrior Path, where the body is honed into a weapon. strong and unbreakable.Though most Serve under witches there are some that can match their power or even surpasses it. Ishar soon gains a Craft of his own. The Curse Craft. Marked by prophecy as the messiah destined to save the world. Ishar sees the truth behind the lie. Salvation is just another chain. Instead of rejecting the prophecy, he embraces it. To “save” the world, he must first end it as it is.

Imagine if someone with a personality that is the absolute antithesis of Sonic the Hedgehog besides morally is somehow given a second chance at life, emerging not just as any character, but specifically as Anti-Sonic from the Archie Comics universe. Someone who embodies traits that are diametrically opposed to Sonic’s vibrant energy and free spirit, being reborn amidst a world that thrives on speed, anarchy, and decadence. (CROSS POSTED ON AO3 AND WATTPAD!)

In a city ruled by power, bloodlines, and technology, Michael Grey is the forgotten heir, exiled, humiliated, and left to rot. Forced into a life of crime to care for his dying sister, Michael's world shatters when he's betrayed and shot by his own cousin. But death has other plans. Revived by a mysterious device, Michael awakens with the Wargod System—an evolving power that promises revenge, dominance, and a path to the top. As his abilities grow, so do his enemies. From elite heirs enhanced by forbidden science, to deadly secret societies and monstrous experiments, Michael must outthink, outfight, and outlast them all. But with every victory, a darker truth emerges, and the line between man and monster begins to blur. He was cast out. Now he’s coming for the throne.

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. An unknown man is being transported to his final destination. Is this really an unchanging fate, or is there something waiting?

The story of an incompetent boy trying to climb a tower.

Brandon Parker is a gambling addict buried in debt, owing fifty thousand dollars to casino boss Castellano while his mother lies dying in a hospital he cannot afford and his marriage to Julia collapses under the weight of his failures. His seven year old daughter Lily and his younger sister Sophia can only watch as his addiction destroys everything. What Brandon does not know is that his best friend Derek has been having an affair with Julia for months and has been secretly funding Brandon’s gambling to keep him distracted and away from home. One night, after losing everything at the Lucky Dragon Casino, Brandon is cornered by Castellano’s enforcers in an alley and survives only because of a mysterious text message that guides him to escape. That message becomes the start of a dangerous relationship with an unknown texter who offers him money in exchange for completing seemingly random tasks, from retrieving a ceramic cat to delivering a package and picking up a gun from a motel room. The tasks grow darker and more violent, culminating in a delivery that turns out to be a bomb, killing twenty members of the Reapers gang and igniting a brutal gang war that makes Brandon a person of interest in a mass murder. Forced deeper into moral ruin, Brandon assaults a man at a coffee shop and is later sent to work at a fast food restaurant, where he meets Elena Vasquez, a young woman trapped in debt after her gambling addict father abandoned her family owing a million dollars to dangerous criminals. Brandon rescues Elena and her mother from debt collectors at a casino using gambling winnings, and the texter rewards him by setting them up in an apartment. As Brandon struggles to protect the fragile lives now depending on him, the texter pulls him further into a larger game, orchestrating his presence at a mayoral debate between career politician Daniel Harrison and community organizer Jessica Morales, then placing him inside Jessica’s home under the guise of a repair technician. How far will Brandon go to save the people he loves before the cost finally consumes him?