CONTENT WARNING This story is intended for a mature audience and contains graphic, intense scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. --- Camilla Gray’s loneliness ended when she found a family in the Harts—and a fierce, consuming love in their son, Bran. Their wedding day was soft, sunlit, and full of promise. It shattered during their intimate wedding night. He died in her... Years later, Camilla isn’t healing. She’s surviving. She lives as a servant in her own home, enduring the venomous blame of Bran’s family, who are convinced she killed him. She’s starting to believe them. Then, a stranger steps out of the rain. Lucian Thorne is a trillionaire, a man of chilling calm and absolute authority. He holds a contract bearing Bran’s signature—and hers. To settle an unimaginable debt, Bran sold her. Now, Lucian has come to collect. Given one week to decide her fate, Camilla faces an impossible choice: remain in a prison of grief and contempt, or walk into a gilded new cage owned by a man who sees her not as a person, but as collateral. This is not a story about moving on. This is a story about what happens when the only way out is to sell yourself to the devil who already owns you. (Genres: Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, Tragedy)

"Who is it this time?” His voice was a low rasp, curling into the room like smoke, tying her stomach in knots of fear and something darker. Eva forced her pulse to slow, telling herself not to back down. But when his hands rose from the arms of the chair, a shiver ran down her spine. "You aren't supposed to be here," she gasped, as he stood impossibly fast. His black wings unfurled, stretching wide, enveloping her, pressing her to his chest as though he claimed her before she could claim her own breath. "Why?" His lips curled into a wicked, sharp smile. "So I won't discover you running off with that useless boy?" "I didn't—" "Of course, because he's dead." His words cut like a blade, delivered with the certainty of a god reading an open book. Eva stumbled back, pressed to the wall. "You've lost your mind! You didn't kill him—" "Why shouldn't I?" His voice dropped to a growl. A single finger traced the fading red mark on her neck. His eyes snapped with fury; the air itself shivered. He leaned forward, lips brushing her skin, teeth grazing flesh in a possessive bite, erasing another's mark. "He dares," Hades hissed, deadly and low, "he dares touch what belongs to me. A fool. Bold enough to place his lips where mine already mark her." Eva's chest heaved, terror and desire entwined so tightly she could barely breathe. His wings tightened, dark and unyielding, and she realized escape was no longer an option, and perhaps, she didn't even want it. "Don't forget, dear," he murmured, lips grazing her ear, "I've bought you. You're mine now. And I don't like to share." **** Humans are nothing more than servants in the glittering, cruel society of the winged Seraph. When a human offends them, the punishment is simple: be sold. Evangeline, never thought her own family would betray her. But when her sister committed the unforgivable, offending a seraph, their mother offered Eva in her place- without hesitation. Cast aside like unwanted trash, Eva is paraded before the Seraph nobility to be claimed. No one wants her. Until he appears. The Black Wing. The only Seraph whose feathers are not gold or silver or white, but midnight black. Feared. Cursed. Whispers say every human he has ever taken has perished. And yet, he chooses her. Dragged into his world of shadows, Eva becomes the obsession of a man everyone else fear and despises. He is possessive, merciless, and dangerously seductive. And while her family prays she will be destroyed... Eva begins to wonder if the true danger lies not in his black wings- but in the way her heart betrays her whenever he draws near. Can she ever survive this game of fate?

The story follows Bai Liu, who, after losing his job, becomes involved with multiple unavoidable horror live-streaming games full of various monsters and players with killing intent, putting the players’ lives at stake.

Jian Ci is the light. An S-class Esper, his powers ripple with the warmth of a thousand suns, his smile a blinding beacon that draws humanity, and hope, to him like moths to a flame. He is the Sun, a magnetic force of nature, utterly unaware of the abyss that gazes back. Yu Xi is the dark. A shadow with skin, a man who walks through life with a silent, consuming emptiness, broken only by a singular, scorching singularity... Jian Ci. He is the Abyss, a dark constellation orbiting a single star, and his existence is now defined by the answer to one terrifying question. How far are you willing to go for him? Yu Xi’s response, spoken as clearly as a death sentence. “To hell and back.” This is the story of an impossible equation: Light + Darkness = ? It is a love that warps physics and morality, a descent into an obsession so profound it threatens to rip the very fabric of their world. Yu Xi knows their combination is impossible, a contradiction that should result in utter annihilation. Yet, with a quiet, terrifying devotion, he is prepared to burn the world, his own soul included, if it means securing his star.

As a transmigrator, Neville's mission was simple: Become the Villain’s Favorite. Whatever that means. His cheat? He’s a powerful mermaid. Whatever that means. With his System's help, Neville got a new identity and cleverly infiltrated the villain's life as his new secretary. For the full 2 years, nothing much happened. Just embarrassingly stuck at 20%! He got caught in a fisherman's net. Sold at an auction. Became the mermaid of his target—the cold, cunning Villain CEO. Now, he leads a double life: the perfect secretary by day, while secretly maintaining his 'other self' in the CEO's villa by night, praying his fishy secret isn't discovered. Then, the measly 20% jumped to 75% in one go! Why?! … Rival CEO: Your secretary looked fragile. What can he even do? Villain CEO: He’s cute like that. Random Suitor: Yeah, he’s really cute. I wonder if I got the chance. Villain CEO: If you don’t want your head, then go ahead. [READER Warning:] The MC is the bottom. Don't criticize me if you don't like it. I have a sensitive heart. Although I dare not refute it, I will shed tears. Suggestions are open to big-hearted people. Hope you have fun reading this. Disclaimer: The cover is not mine.

In the 41st millennium, darkness rages across the galaxy! The Imperium of Man has lost half of its territories. Millions of planets have fallen victim to the invasion of Chaos! Famine, crime, and heretical cults spread like wildfire… On the planet of Urth, located in the Imperium's dark zone, extreme suffering is taking place. Fortunately, the savior, Eden, has arrived! He awakens to the essence of the Warp and leads his people to prosperity! Starting from a small, broken territory: Farming, building armies, managing internal affairs, unifying the planet, creating Space Marines, forming a fleet, embarking on a grand expedition... When the Lord Regent leads the Imperial fleet to reclaim lost lands, he gazes upon the flourishing star systems and the sky-darkening armada, then looks back at his own ragged ships and is left dumbfounded... Who is the true Imperium? [Raw: 官场职场 > 战锤：从行星总督开始]

In his previous life, Shen Xiao witnessed the world collapse and saw Lu Qingyue, the Desolate Frost Empress, sacrifice herself for humanity. Reawakening ten years in the past, Shen Xiao found himself in a low-class supernatural academy, facing Lu Qingyue as a disabled, weak, and oppressed girl. This time, he would not let her suffer. [Ding! Interacting with Empress Candidate: Lu Qingyue detected!] [Rendering aid to the target during his time of despair: You receive 100 Heavenly Fate Tokens!] [Holding the target's hand for 10 seconds: 100x Lucky Draw Reward!] While other geniuses laboriously hunt monsters for a handful of energy stones, Shen Xiao could simply feed Lu Qingyue a warm meal and obtain a Divine Technique from his system. "Shen Xiao, why are you wasting your time with that one-armed trash?" Shen Xiao simply smiled coldly. Little did they know that the girl they called "trash" was his golden ticket to absolute power. And when the apocalypse truly came, the world would kneel at the feet of his empress, while the empress would only kneel before him. "This world is yours, Qingyue. But you... are mine." ************************************** Its totally a simp characters, no harem, or even NTR. As a profesional simp, he's a visionary who knows which investment (wife) brings the most profit (tickets) as his cheat code~!! Maybe some people will say that I'm positioning myself as a simp MC.... but so be it! I'm going to be a true simp in this work-!! Author's Note: Tired of fighting dragons or solving mind-bending mysteries? Come on in and take a seat! Consider this novel your personal rest area. Leave your heavy armor at the door and enjoy a slow-paced, slice-of-life journey through campus laughs and sweet, heart-fluttering romance. Ready to take a deep breath and refresh your mind with us? If you enjoy this cozy journey, please consider supporting me by 'buying me a few cups of coffee' (donations/gifts)! Also, the more Power Stones you give, the more I’ll be motivated to increase the daily updates. Let's grow this rest area together! Enjoy a cup of peace! (^-^)_旦

Arthur Vance was the pride of the Vance Clan until the person he loved the most turned against him. He had it all: the talent of a century, the status of a Young Master, and a betrothal to the most beautiful woman in the region, Liana Vane. But on the night of his third anniversary, a cup of poison disguised as tea and a bone needle containing demonic energy stripped it all away. Betrayed by his fiancée and usurped by a jealous side-branch rival, Arthur was left in the mud with a shattered Dantian and a heart full of rot. They meant to turn him into a cripple. They meant to bury him in the shadows. But they didn't know that sleeping in his blood was Chaos itself. Where others might mistake a broken Dantian as the ultimate end to the path to immortalilty, For Arthur it was the ultimate boon. As he no longer cultivated the weak Qi of the masses. Instead he had something far stronger, something far older, something primordial. In a world of soaring immortals and ancient sects, one man will prove that the most dangerous thing in the universe isn't a god, it’s a broken man.

Starting out with a dinosaur summoning system. Dinosaurs too weak? Don’t panic — try strengthening them! Still too weak? Don’t panic — try fusion! The main character too weak? Shameless— ahem! “Strengthening costs too much money... I’m broke…” Don’t panic — see that ship over there loaded with gold? Let’s go borrow some. Disclaimer: This is a translation of the original Chinese work by the author "木目心汝." All characters, settings, and the original story belong to their respective creators.

The main motivation for this fic is that I’ve seen too many “Ash’s dad left to get the milk” memes, and decided to do something about it, also ash is flying type specialist in this fic What to expect : More mature Ash , More realisitic world of Pokemon , More darker theme toh not in the initial chapters

— No NTR — No Yuri — This Is Not A Stupid Ass Translation! ... As the man ejaculated, countless sperm raced toward the womb. 'Ehh, where am I?' one of them wondered. 'WTF?! I'm a sperm?! How is this possible?' The sperm was shocked, but it couldn't stop. It's instinct to reach the egg, which drove it involuntarily forward. 'Forget it! I'll figure out what's going on later. Right now, I need to secure my ticket in life!' 'Although these sperm may cause some troubles, I'd win.' With determination, it focused on outsmarting its competitors to reach its destination. After a long, hard battle, the sperm finally entered the egg. The egg trembled slightly as if wanting to convey something. As if it knew what the egg wanted to say, the sperm replied. "When it comes to conception, I am the exception!" "Because throughout ejaculation and impregnation, I alone am the born one! " And that is how our sperm protagonist becomes a fetus. ... For advanced chapters: patreon.com/ImmortalCockroach Discord link for illustrations: https://discord.gg/WtF6XTgefR

( EXTREME MATURE) Lucian Bloodmoor died once, and discovered that death was not peace, but terror. Granted a second life, he is reborn as a vampire into one of the most powerful bloodlines in the kingdom. From birth, he is blessed with unmatched magical aptitude, power so overwhelming it could topple nations and erase dynasties. Yet even that is not enough. Haunted by the terror of a final, irreversible death, Lucian becomes obsessed with achieving true immortality. Morality, loyalty, and restraint mean nothing in the face of that fear. Sacrifices will be made, countless, unforgivable sacrifices, and every one of them will be justified in his mind. He tramples over all who stand in his way and claims anyone who can serve his purpose. Elves, humans, slaves, commoners, aristocrats, and even other races are consumed by his ambition. Not even his own kind are spared from his descent into madness. This is the story of a man whose delusions and obsessions shattered lives, drowned kingdoms in blood, and bent the world around a single, terrifying goal. And through it all, Lucian Bloodmoor never stops walking forward. ................. Extra tags. #NoYuri.#NoNTR#Harem#Yandere#MILFs#Wincest#Virgins#Elves#Beastkin#Spirits#Demons#Dragons#Queens#Princesses#Kinks NOTE: Extra chapters will be based on the response I received on Golden tickets,Power stones and performance.

[Navy] [Recruiting Geniuses] [Luffy, Ace, Sabo, the Navy Brothers] [Pure One Piece Power System] Kyle transmigrates to the pirate world and becomes the grandson of Fleet Admiral Sengoku. It's the year 1510 of the Sea Calendar, a time when countless great pirates are rising to prominence. Six-year-old Kyle only wanted to laze around and live a carefree life, but upon meeting Luffy, he awakens a genius recruitment system. By recruiting geniuses, he can obtain system rewards and continuously grow stronger!! [Recruiting Luffy rewards include Physique Enhancement Pills, the Supreme Grade Sword Twelve, Purple Lightning, Conqueror's Haki, and the Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit...]

In an interview after the Saffron City incident, Damian calmly denies “beating Champions into the hospital” and calls Cynthia’s “abduction” a love story—then casually reveals she’s pregnant and not returning as Sinnoh’s Champion. World Setting: A fusion of the games, anime, and Adventures manga. Giovanni’s characterization draws from both the games and the Adventures manga. For exclusive access to advance chapters and more, visit the author's Patreon page at patreon.com/PokemonStoryWeaver

Eris Vaelora is having the worst month of her life. Twin missing. Her ancestral magic? A target on her back. Countdown: 30 days until Doom. The man she’s soul-bound to? He’s dangerous, irresistible… and might actually be the reason she doesn’t make it out alive. To save her sister—and herself—Eris must outrun the gods and master a power even they fear. Time is ticking, threads are fraying, and soon, everyone will see why even Fate can’t stop her.

In the rain-slicked megacity of Neo-Tokyo, where neon canyons hide ancient rifts and the line between human and divine has long since blurred, 19-year-old courier Ren Ito makes one wrong delivery. A black-silk package meant for no one in particular cracks open inside an abandoned shrine, flooding his veins with the essence of Kurogami—the primordial demon of chaos and shadow born before light itself existed. Overnight, Ren becomes a Pagan: one of the demon-possessed outcasts branded heretics by society and hunted by the Purification Order, a ruthless organization of Miracle vessels who channel angelic power to “cleanse” the corruption. Ren doesn’t want to be a monster. He just wants to survive another day of debt collectors, late-night deliveries, and a tiny 6-tatami apartment. But Kurogami’s voice in his head is amused, ancient, and patient. The power grows with every fight, every absorbed essence crystal, every near-death moment. Shadows bend to his will. Wounds close faster than they should. And the more he uses it, the louder the demon becomes. Then he meets Aoi Mizuki. A university student by day and secret Miracle vessel by night, Aoi carries the seraph Luminara inside her. She is trained to hunt Pagans like Ren—yet the first time their eyes meet across a rain-soaked rooftop, something ancient and forbidden stirs between their opposing essences. Light recognizes shadow. Heaven brushes against chaos. And neither of them can look away. What begins as a hunter-and-prey dance quickly spirals into something far more dangerous: a partnership. A bond. A love that defies every doctrine of both the Purification Order and the infernal syndicates that prey on the city’s underbelly. As Ren’s power climbs—level by brutal level—and Aoi’s faith fractures under the weight of her own heart, they become fugitives together. Hunted by Saint Kurosawa’s kill-squads, coveted by the seductive crime lord Blood Lotus Mei, watched by the gray-market alliance called the Current, and drawn toward the sealed Eclipse Shard—a relic that could permanently fuse their opposing powers or erase their individual selves entirely—Ren and Aoi must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice. Their humanity. Their love. Or the fragile hope that balance between light and shadow is even possible in a city that thrives on choosing one or the other. In Neo-Tokyo’s endless rain, two impossible souls stand hand-in-hand between heaven’s spear and hell’s maw. And the city is watching. Neon Pagan is an urban action-romance progression fantasy about forbidden love, slow-burn power growth, faction warfare, and the desperate search for a third path in a world that only believes in two. Some bonds are holy. Some are damned. Theirs is both.

Ren Aoi gets a super-powered system that lets him quickly level up his skills. Now, he's strong enough to take on anyone in the Naruto world! The First Hokage likes him, but the Second Hokage hates him. He's friends with a young Tsunade, and he's out for revenge against Danzo. Ren is determined to become the strongest ninja ever!

Transported to Toril, Anser quickly realizes one terrible truth: The Weave has collapsed—again. With magic spiraling out of control and rumors of the Spellplague resurfacing, Faerûn descends into chaos. When creatures from the Underdark assault Baldur’s Gate, the arcane order of the world begins to crumble. But for Anser, this disaster is also an opportunity. Armed with metamagic, leveling progression, and the roll of the d20, he steps onto a path that will take him through Neverwinter, the Abyss, the Nine Hells, Mount Celestia, the Shadowfell, and the Feywild—where dragons rule the skies and gods gamble with fate. In a world where magic is broken, only those who can bend it will survive. .... This is a translation of a Chinese Novel, with minor changes in some parts of the original story.

Mature Content.. It's A Mashed Timeline With Games and Movies Combined. Death was supposed to be the end. For him, it was the beginning of evolution. After dying violently in New Orleans, LA, a former U.S. soldier awakens inside the Hive, reborn as an infected—one of the countless undead created by the T-Virus. But something has gone terribly wrong… or terribly right. Unlike the others, he can think. He observes. He adapts. He evolves. While the Red Queen AI identifies him as an anomaly capable of breaking all containment models, a mysterious Evolution System awakens within him—granting stat growth, branching evolution paths, missions, rewards, and the ability to transit across different worlds. Not reincarnation. Not summoning. But World Transit—a forced journey across realities. From virus-ravaged facilities to demon-infested realms, from sword-and-breath battlefields, to titan-dominated lands he is travels into different worlds, tasked with survival, conquest, or domination. Each world leaves a mark. Each evolution strips away weeknes of flesh. Surrounded by powerful women, feared by gods, watched by artificial intelligence, he walks a thin line between monster and ruler. This is not a story of heroism. This is the rise of an Evolving Undead Sovereign— one world at a time. \\ Weak to Strong, Survival, Brutal Combat, Gore, Dark Fantasy, System, Evolution, Intelligent Monster, Zombie Apocalypse, Undead Protagonist, Anti-hero, Evil Mc, Cold-Minded Mc, Strategic MC, Overpowered (Gradual), Stat Growth, Skill Trees, Multiple Evolution Paths, Shop System, Mission System, Multiverse Travel,World Transit, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Horror, Psychological Transformation, Morality Degradation, Predator Mentality, Harem (Slow Burn), Dominant Male Lead, Action, RPG Elements, Anime-Style, Manhwa-Style, Game-Like Progression, World Travel, Multiverse Travel, Weak to Strong, Harem, Multiple Female Leads. Harem, system, and world-hopping with a twist, no ntr, yes stealing girls, very lustful and pretty aggressive MC. Not really his fault though. He's not dumb either. OMNIVERSE fanfic. Worlds Planned Low level Words in Beginning: Resident Evil/The Boys/The Gifted/Invincible/Demon Slayer/Attack on Titan/High School of the Dead/Most Of the Superhero Super Villian Supernatural Magical Worlds/ HOTD/Outer God Realm/ Akame Ga Kill/ Tensura/ Overlord/ Danmachi/ Highschool DxD/ Kumoga Desu/ Helltaker/ Fate/One Piece/ Hunter X Hunter, Fairy Tail, Code Geass, Seven Deadly Sins, MHA, Teen Wolf, Vampires, Transformers, Umbrella Academy, The Walking Dead, Lucifer, Witcher, Halo, Skyrim, Mass Effect, Mortal Kombat, Some Good Comic worlds, Some Good Game Worlds, Most of the Anime Tv series Worlds and many many More. So Mc will visit these worlds and Conquer them and take Waifus for himself So expect a pretty Giant Harem Expect action and the lewd.

With the strongest physique in heaven and earth was reborn in a small family, with the strongest overwhelming hegemony body, mysterious and powerful golden divine pupils, from then on a road to kill all kinds of geniuses, evil, whether it is a natural genius, or a supreme evil, in front of Qin Chuan is unbeatable, proud of the world, only I! There are unearthly demons, heavenly geniuses, ten thousand year old devils, heavenly giants, but also the most beautiful people, fairies, red powder withered bones, snake scorpion beauty

The main character gains a "Character Roleplay System" — the more accurately he imitates the character, the stronger his abilities become. Uchiha Itachi: “He doesn’t have any chakra flowing through him, so how is my best bro using all these unknown jutsu?” Minato Namikaze: “This guy’s teleportation is even faster than my Flying Thunder God!” Kisame: “What the—? I know every single hand sign there is, so why have I never seen his gestures before? This is so frustrating!”

After a tragic car crash, a devoted father awakens not in a hospital—but in a dark forest under twin moons. Disoriented and alone, he must fight for survival in a brutal fantasy world that feels as real as the pain in his body. Armed only with his instincts and makeshift weapons, he begins a desperate journey to understand this strange realm and find a way home. Come join and see his adventures that includes over the top divine humor, action packed scenes, romance, and life changing events that any person may relate to. Follow his progression to the top, only to lead him to his failures, and facing the tragedies.

Ashlyn suddenly finds herself reborn in the Wizarding world aka in the Harry Potter books she had read. She has the knowledge of the future from the books but will she ever have the chance use them ? Because she is not the protagonist or his friends or some important character. No she is not even the passerby ....She is one of the many extra character with no mention in the books.. What will be her story ? Please follow along the journey with me to read the story of not the powerful but the extras....

In the ashes of Planet Aridia, the sky hasn’t been blue in decades, and survival is a daily struggle. Daniel, a lone scavenger, stumbles upon a steel hatch pulsing with strange energy—and awakens an AI unlike anything he has ever known. Capable of analyzing, building, and revealing hidden secrets, the AI promises hope… but also draws danger. Raiders lurk in the shadows, and every choice could mean life or death. In a world where trust is scarce and technology is power, Daniel must navigate the ruins, unravel the AI’s mysteries, and decide how far he’s willing to go to survive.

To have the ability to see into people's past has no real appeal for the teenager this story is about, letting him only use it as amusement and to show off when he was drunk. Never look into someone's past beyond a superficial level. Never try to find out more than you should. NEVER. EVER. LOOK. INTO. THE. FUTURE. But everything changed the moment he was forced to look into the future, was forced to investigate the circumstances of a murder, and was forced to make the acquaintance of the victim's twin brother('s fists). The more time passed, the more it appeared that the primary reason for this murder wasn't a local, but a global one. This single, marred corpse was the beginning of a threat that would shake the world. (MC loses a screw when he enters the prison.) Slow Burn, BL, first-person view; MC is shorter than ML BUT we have a SWITCH-COUPLE! Love interest falls in love first; both MC and ML are straight, mutual bending, Enemies to Lovers) Many thanks to MelBri for helping so skillfully with any kind of grammar error! (*ˊᗜˋ*)/ᵗᑋᵃᐢᵏ ᵞᵒᵘ* WARNING: sexual content, excessive violence, graphic violence, torture, disturbing scenes https://discord.gg/FvX9PeWraY

She refuses to be controlled. He refuses to lose control. What begins as a corporate takeover turns into a battle of wills, where attraction is inconvenient, and distance becomes impossible. As power shifts and boundaries blur, Emma and Ethan discover that the most dangerous negotiations aren’t fought in boardrooms. Because when control finally breaks, passion takes over — and sparks don’t ask for permission.

A comic book and anime fan get reincarnated in marvel as a mutant with Satoru Gojo abilities.

In a world where werewolves recognize their destined mates by scent, Alpha Kael of the Blackthorn Pack has never failed to identify a bond. Until her. When a quiet human girl, Elara Vale, is brought into pack territory after a rogue attack, Kael feels nothing. No pull. No spark. No scent. The pack whispers she's weak. Useless. A burden. So when the Moon Ceremony declares she is his fated mate, Kael publicly rejects her—claiming the Moon Goddess made a mistake. But fate doesn't make mistakes. And neither does blood. As silver marks bloom across Elara's skin and rogues hunt her through the night, Kael finds himself haunted by dreams of a woman in chains. Drawn to protect a female he should despise. Desperate to understand why his chest burns when she's in danger. The truth will shatter everything he knows: Elara's scent wasn't absent. He simply wasn't strong enough yet to perceive his own queen. The Alpha who couldn't smell his mate is about to kneel before her.

Orion awakens in Runeterra, thrust into the events of Arcane's timeline. Will his presence bring salvation or disaster? Read for yourself to see what is left in his wake!

Xander enters the world of Arcane with his Diablo skills, awakening in the Dredge Prison at the start of Act II. Little does he know, other horrifying stories have merged as well. This fanfiction just tries to scratch an edgy itch. R18 tag is due to the nature of the story. Plenty of violence, gore, sensitive and adult themes.

Varyn, that's my new name! I woke up in arcane and I'm aware of events to come! Will I try rocking the boat? Nah. Arcane's timeline solves itself. Does this mean trouble avoids me? Unfortunately no. What to expect going in to this: First person PoV, follows timeline-ish, slow burn, no protagonist superpowers, ordinary-ish beginnings.