The Lighting Is The Only Way

In a universe watched over by The Observer, seven flawed worlds hang in delicate balance. To protect humanity from the monstrous forces that roam the land, the gods gave the ultimate sacrifice—offering themselves to humans and becoming divine companions within them. Shiro, a determined young man, earns a place at the world’s top academy, seeking strength and answers about his parents’ mysterious disappearance. But when he angers a selfish god, he’s cursed with a power that could become the very death of him—a punishment no one has ever survived. Feared, marked, and alone, Shiro must fight to control his curse, uncover the truths hidden across the seven worlds, and rise beyond what the gods intended.

Framed for treason and executed in her first life, Eva is reborn with one goal: stay far from the empire and the emperor who sentenced her to die. She leaves her noble name behind and lives as a commoner, marrying a quiet orphan named Kyel. But two months into their distant marriage, Eva realizes—Kyel is hiding something. And so is Emperor Eyan, the man she thought she'd never face again. In a world of magic, betrayal, and secrets, Eva must decide: Who can she trust, when every man she meets is lying?

Eric was a young man whom life had not treated kindly. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. Even so, he kept moving forward. One night, during a university party, fate decided to take his life. To Eric, it felt as if he had fallen asleep. The next instant, he awoke in another world, one filled with wonders and horrors.

A new beginning of unknown cause and origin, burdened by a curse poised to destroy him, leads him into the so-called Land Beyond — where an unseen force controls his fate from behind the scenes.

Sangyan turned into a widow known to bring misfortune to her husband. Despised by her in-laws and disdained by her own family, she volunteered to retire to a remote estate to live out her days. At this moment, she caught the eye of a tyrannical emperor with a strange illness - being near a woman caused him unbearable itching and relentless vomiting. Hence, the 26-year-old emperor had never favored any of his consorts, let alone sired any heirs. The imperial harem constantly pressured him for offspring. The common people also yearned for a royal heir. When they learned that the tyrant held affection for Sangyan, the widow with the ill-fated destiny, the entire nation opposed their union. Eventually, the entire country pleaded with Sangyan to bear children for the sickly and tyrannical emperor... Beauty widow with a deadly fate VS Emperor with allergy to women

“What!? Gender-bender?!” From what we always think it is just a fantasy, no one gonna believe that happened to anyone even if the world end… right? “No!! Goddammit!, I just got my gender changed because of this stupid Transformation thingy from the system!” Someone might ask, what is transformation? Transformation, a phenomenon that happened so suddenly, no one knows why and how it could happen. But more than 1 Billion people from the age of 15 to 25 are affected. This transformation phenomena is the mark of a person getting a magical power given by the system. Again.. System, what is it? Who made it? And for what? Everyone questioned everything about the power and how to use it. Meanwhile our MC here is stuck with a different body altogether!, will he be able to live through this challenge? “Of course! I'll do everything I can to reverse this curse!” The question is how? Will he be able to do it? We don't know. But the important thing to notice is, power isn't free, who will give superpower just for fun? Then before everyone is even able to learn their power the first disaster comes. It seems the cause is clear now. Humanity is doomed. Power are given because of that.

He wasn't used to this feeling, helpless, desperate willing to do anything to put a smile on her face. He begins to wonder if he should get rid of this strange feeling before it overtake him completely. But he knew better that he couldn't because she began to matter, and he knew it sure as hell. She became his strength,his weakness, his everything. But was it a good thing or was it the most dangerous thing that had ever happened to existence itself Let's find out!!

He’s not trying to be anything. He just never stopped. Kaelen doesn’t speak much. He trains. He listens. He endures. He was six when the world ended. No one came for his block. By the time a rescue team arrived, he had already crawled out—torn up, alone, and changed. Now he’s nineteen—one of hundreds raised underground to survive what’s still out there. He doesn’t make friends. He doesn’t ask questions. He doesn’t belong on a team—and after a while, no one expects him to. But he keeps showing up. Every day. Quiet. Precise. Alone. And when the others start falling behind, when instructors stop seeing him as a student and start seeing him as something that doesn’t fit anywhere—he doesn’t flinch. He’s not there to stand out. He’s there because nothing else makes sense anymore. ⸻ The Berserker Way is a grounded, psychological dark fantasy about silence, survival, and what happens when you shape yourself into something that doesn’t fit anywhere—but can’t be ignored. ⸻ Originally published on Royal Road by D. Hollow.

In a world of swords and mana, two ordinary students find something extraordinary in each other—a quiet love that no one else seems to see. But when one disappears, the world forgets she ever existed. And the one left behind is forced to carry a memory that refuses to fade. A tender, bittersweet story of love, loss, and the spaces between what is seen and what is remembered.

All the stories in this book is based on real events. I stories are based on folktale, horror or supernatural experiences of many people and some stories are from myth. Note: This is my first time writing a book. And English is not my first language, so I'll be happy if you help me take note of any mistake I've overlooked. These stories are my one creation. Any similarities with other stories is completely unintentional.

It's all my fault. That's pretty much how I ended up here. Dunno how, dunno why, and for sanity's sake, don't really care. Okay, maybe a little. Oh, hi, call me Ken and I don't even know the freakin' WiFi password! Then again, I don't think Isekai's never really have WiFi, so how did high school kids even survive for- oh yeah, OP powers and chicks, basically every protag-kun's w*t-dream. Yeah... I don't even have that going for me as well. Honestly if people even listen to my story, I'll be freakin' amazed! Either that or they could find anything else to do. To which I say: Stay strong, guys. Plenty of fish in the sea. Speaking of which, that's pretty much where this all begins. NOTE: Cover image will be replaced later on. I just did not want to have a trademark or AI gen cover.

follow along with Matthew the dwarf smith, as he figures out his new life in a world of magic and fantasy. battling classic fantasy monsters, and smithing the finest items to make an honest living. unknowingly this dwarf is the only master smith in the world. will it be his blessing or his downfall? join me as I build this story and see where it all goes!

[The light intensity inside the room is below 3, currently in darkness. A Level 1 anomaly will appear in 8 minutes and 45 seconds.] “…” Xu Le instinctively pulled his feet back. [You are feeling fear. Fear is the food of all anomalies and will attract them.] Xu Le: ? Can’t even pull my feet back? In a slightly panicked state, Xu Le quickly started a fire. Light surged forth. [The light intensity inside the room is now 4, currently bright and safe.] Xu Le had just breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that this was only the beginning. The twisting flames formed new words! [There is a corpse inside the house. Time of death is over 4 hours. The corpse will turn into a Level 1 anomaly in 10 minutes.] [The house is in a dilapidated state. A Level 1 anomaly will appear at midnight, in 14 minutes and 56 seconds.] [Countdown to the Red Moon Calamity: 2 days, 0 hours, 14 minutes, 56 seconds.] Damn it! Son of a…! [You are feeling anger. Anger is bait for all savage types and will attract them.] Xu Le: ? Believe me! I’m not angry! Really! … In the dark steam era, forbidden fruits and decaying occult practices lay hidden. When night falls, darkness comes with it. When you walk in darkness, they will appear with it. You cannot escape the darkness. So, all you can do is wait for the light! “Stellar voyages, space-time travel, mechanical technology—the goal is the vast and unknown sea of stars!”

Tadano Kasumi is your typical office worker, leading a life marked by monotony and solitude. As a loner, he trudges through his daily routine, trapped in a cycle of work and isolation, feeling as though each day blends seamlessly into the next. However, his life takes a fateful twist when he decides to break free from his self-imposed constraints and embrace an adventure, even if just for a moment. That single decision leads to an unforeseen and tragic end, one that catapults him into a vibrant new world filled with magic, danger, and, most unexpectedly, destiny. In this strange realm, he finds himself entwined with a group of legendary heroes, individuals destined to save the world from an impending calamity. Yet, Tadano learns that you don’t need to be born a hero to possess extraordinary power. As he navigates this enchanting yet perilous world, Tadano discovers a plethora of skills and abilities that allow him to shape his own destiny. He adopts a low profile, skillfully hiding his true potential while quietly honing his talents. His journey becomes one filled with growth, friendship, and self-discovery, as he learns that sometimes, the most remarkable adventures come from embracing the unexpected and finding strength within oneself. Join Tadano Kasumi on this incredible journey as he uncovers the depth of his capabilities, all the while striving to live life on his own terms in a world where adventure lurks around every corner.

There are no women left in the werewolf world. At least, that's what the packs tell themselves. The world is ruled by wolves. And wolves have no queens. Female werewolves are extinct—erased by time, war, or something worse. No one dares to speak of them. No one remembers how they looked. No one *survived* them. Except her. Raised as a mistake. Hidden like a curse. She bound her chest in bloody cloth and learned to walk with a limp so they wouldn't see her hips. She spoke in growls and spit like the boys. She pissed in the dirt and pretended not to bleed. Her grandfather called her deformed. Said she was sick. A freak. Told her if the pack ever found out what she really was, they’d rip her to shreds. And she believed him. Until the night of her first shift—when her bones broke and reformed into something unmistakably *female*. Now, the secret she was told would kill her becomes the reason she's sold. Five alphas. Five monsters in human skin. Rulers of a vicious, dying pack. They've been waiting their entire lives for something like her. Something to fuck. Something to breed. Something to chain. Now exposed as the only living female werewolf, she is captured and sold like livestock—delivered to five ruthless alphas who rule by claw and blood. Five rivals who see her as salvation and property. A walking womb to breed a new generation. Their personal apocalypse in fragile flesh. But they made one mistake. They thought she was prey. But she is not fragile. She is fire. She is hunger. She is vengeance wrapped in curves and teeth. They want her on her knees. She’ll bring them to theirs. By the time their lust turns lethal and their unity rots into war, she’ll have made them hers—or burned them to the fucking ground. She’ll let them fight over her. She’ll let them touch, taste, even claim her. She’ll feed their obsession until it rots into madness. Then she’ll twist their lust into rage—and tear their precious pack apart from the inside. One kiss at a time. One betrayal at a time. One body at a time. She was born to be their ruin.

The Triple R Ranch welcomed home Wyatt Ray, son of Colt and Hedli, a man weathered by service but still holding the steady gaze of his rodeo-legend parents. Fresh back from another long military deployment, the quiet of the ranch felt both familiar and strangely new. His cousin, Logan, had just headed off to college with his fiancée, leaving a different kind of void. At twenty-five, Wyatt found himself drawn to the thunder of hooves, to the scent of dust and leather. The rodeo circuit, the world his parents had conquered, called to him now with a renewed purpose. He was thinking of finally stepping into the arena himself, not just as a spectator, but as a competitor, ready to forge his own legacy. Meanwhile, the rodeo circuit was home to Cassidy Smith, daughter of Nathaniel and Izzy Smith. She'd practically been born in the grandstands and raised in the livestock pens, knowing the circuit like the back of her hand. For Cassidy, the rodeo wasn't just a sport; it was a way of life, a demanding mistress that required constant dedication. She knew the drill for earning money, from the painstaking travel with her horses to ensuring their peak health and taking meticulous care of herself. She was a formidable competitor, excelling in roping, barrel racing, and the raw courage of bareback bronc riding. Then, a new rider appeared, a retired military officer whose style in the arena stirred something deep within her, reminding her of a legend she'd only ever heard tales about: Colt Ray. How do Wyatt and Cassidy first encounter each other on the rodeo circuit? Is it a chance meeting, a competitive clash, or perhaps a moment where their shared passion brings them together?

After a storm ruins their date, a couple breaks up over a misunderstanding. But when lightning brings the boy's phone to life, it tries to fix everything. Despite being thrown away, the phone saves their relationship - only to be lost forever. A tale of love, regret, and digital sacrifice.

All I wanted was a way out. Out of my broken home. Away from my gambling-addicted father. Away from the silence, the shouting, the constant weight of disappointment. So when I heard about CODE—the most immersive game ever built—I begged them to let me play. I was over eighteen. I signed the waiver. I thought I knew what I was getting into. I didn’t. CODE isn’t just a game. It’s a maze of brutal missions, each one a dive into a new life where I’m forced to survive, adapt, and fight. One mission, one life. Die three times, and you fade—permanently. No emotions, no attachments, no falling in love. Break the rules, and the game breaks you. But there’s something they’re not telling us. There’s a reason this game feels so real. A reason it knows me. And if I don’t uncover the truth hidden in the code, I won’t just lose the game. I’ll lose myself.

In a world where secrets lurk in the shadows, Kaidrix's tranquil existence is about to be shattered. As he navigates the complexities of his father's untold truths, his own destiny, and the whispers of forbidden love, will his innocence be his greatest strength or his most devastating weakness?

Power is everything. It always has been and it always will be. Before the descent of mana onto the planet hundreds of years ago they say money was the highest form of power. Now it is no more than a tool to obtain true power. With enemies surrounding the Hyuman race from all sides only becoming truly strong will save them. Follow Elijah Eneri as he discovers the uses of his incredible power known as…STICKY FINGERS! The ability to stick things together. People may think it is a terrible low tier ability at first but given time Elijah will prove them all wrong and become the strongest Hyuman to ever live, or die trying.

Warning: Matured content. Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, to fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya must face the nefarious plans devised by Dalton Black's enemies and those who wish to break them apart.

Lin Aotian, ostensibly an “ordinary office worker” who wears discounted suits and drives a second-hand car, his real identity is the helmsman of the Huading Group, the heir of a hidden financial family in Asia, and the youngest member of the Forbes Global Rich List. He is good at disguising and hibernating, crushing his opponents by thunderous means, combining the calmness of a business genius and the ruthlessness after emotional betrayal. Worldview: Modern urban business circle, focusing on the power games, family struggles and emotional betrayal of the top tycoons, interspersed with scenes of luxury goods auctions, business negotiations, board of directors to seize power, etc., showing the cruel rules of the capital world.

Discover your true self, inner strength in unexpected places. Even in the darkest abyss there is a light of hope.

Sol Calientos is a 17-year-old boy living in Luminata City, known as the brightest city in the world. His childhood best friend, also 17 years old, is a girl named Luna Orouku. The two friends were interested in exploration from a very young age and dreamed of exploring the entire world beyond Luminata City. With this dream, the two invested in free-running as a means to traverse through the city. Sol, himself, is a bit of a comic book and video game nerd, always having the dream to become a superhero. Luna always played the damsel role to appease her friend’s dream. As far as they know, it’s all just a fantasy, but everything is about to change. This novel is what I'd like to call a Hero Action Drama. It focuses on heavily on its characters and how this futuristic, but grounded world affects them. TW: Heavy, non-graphic violence, T-rated language. Some intense traumatic topics will be referenced such as torture, abuse, and human trafficking. A warning will be placed before such a scene takes place.

Yet, the mundane life of a mortal transforms into the path of cultivation. Who is true? Who is false? Who will have the moon as their eternal companion in the end? Thus begins the world of immortal cultivation