The Grand Master

From a forgotten village to a rising empire. Fifteen-year-old Finn was just an orphan scraping by in Riverwood, a struggling village at the edge of nowhere. But when he awakens the mysterious Master Builder System, everything changes. Now, he can construct and upgrade real-world structures like a strategy game made real. ● Build Lumber Mills, Stone Quarries, Water Wells, and Farms to supply the village. ● Raise Guard Posts, Watchtowers, Training Grounds, and Walls to protect it. ● Establish Schools, Workshops, Markets, and Barracks to grow its people. ● Unlock Hero Altars, Academies, and Command Centers to train future legends. Through the system’s layered panels—Status, Builder, Shop, Missions and more—Finn gains the power to manage resources, design infrastructure, develop industries, and train villagers into skilled fighters, craftsmen, scholars… or heroes. What begins as an effort to improve his village soon grows into a campaign to build a kingdom, and perhaps one day, an empire. Dark forces that once shattered ancient civilizations are stirring again and Finn’s empire may mark the first true rise of humanity in an age long ruled by chaos. He doesn’t just build for glory. He builds for hope. He builds for the future. And one day, he will build a legend.

Sigue el cautivador viaje de Ken Takagi, un prodigio del béisbol de secundaria cuyos sueños fueron destrozados por una devastadora lesión de hombro durante un partido crucial. Obligado a abandonar el béisbol y convertirse en un trabajador de oficina, su vida se amargó al ver a sus compañeros competir a nivel profesional mientras él se consumía en el dolor y autocompasión. Sin embargo, el destino tiene otros planes para Ken cuando se le da una segunda oportunidad, volviendo a su yo de la escuela secundaria con un aliado poderoso: el Sistema de Grandes Ligas. Con una nueva oportunidad de reescribir su destino, Ken se embarca en una búsqueda para reclamar la gloria que una vez perdió. Armado con el Sistema de Grandes Ligas, navega los desafíos de la adolescencia, la amistad y la búsqueda de la grandeza. Mientras Ken se esfuerza por superar los errores del pasado y moldear un futuro del que pueda estar orgulloso, los lectores son llevados en un viaje emocionante por el mundo del béisbol, donde los sueños se hacen y se rompen. ¿Podrá Ken superar los contratiempos, perfeccionar sus habilidades y cumplir su sueño de convertirse en un profesional del béisbol? Con el Sistema de Grandes Ligas a su disposición, el viaje está lleno de emoción, contratiempos y giros inesperados. Esta es una historia de resiliencia, redención y la búsqueda de la excelencia, una historia que te mantendrá ansioso por pasar las páginas, deseando ver si Ken puede batear un jonrón al reescribir su propio destino. Prepárate para una emocionante exploración de la pasión, la determinación y el inquebrantable espíritu de un joven atleta persiguiendo la grandeza.

--[WSA 2025 Entry]-- Betrayed by his sister. Betrayed by chosen one's humanity. Betrayed by the Gods. That was how the life of Leonard, the Defier of Fate and the world’s greatest heretic, came to an end. When demons invaded human lands, he received a revelation from the Goddess. She commanded him to act as a spy, to infiltrate the enemy ranks and expose their secrets for humanity’s sake. To fulfill this mission, he had to sacrifice a part of his soul. He accepted a demonic contract, surrendered his soul, and became a demonic human. Risking everything, he provided critical information to the humans and helped them turn the tide of battle. But then, he had a shocking discovery. The war was nothing but a gambit between various gods and before he could act, the war was stopped out of nowhere. In an unexpected turn, humans and demons put aside their hatred and signed a peace treaty. Before Leonard could make sense of it, he was betrayed. Both demons and humans joined hands to kill him. "Fuck! If there is a next life, I swear I will tear you gods apart!" With this scream, he thought his suffering was finally over. But… When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of Kael Veydrin, the son of the Grand Duke of the Heizen Empire. But this new life was no different from the last. His sister wanted to get rid of him. Born with clogged vessels and no talent, he was nothing but a disappointment. A subject of fun and ridicule among the fellow nobles. Despite rebirth, nothing seems to change. The cursed fate. The distorted history smearing his name. A world that was against him. Leonard, now assuming the identity of Kael, let out a low chuckle. "Don’t worry, Kael. I will have revenge for both of us." "They called me heretic right? I will show them how a true fucking heretic acts.” Follow Kael's journey, as he fights against the fates and injustices to drag the ones ruling above.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector. Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night." Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman." --- Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and become celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities. Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her. Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

In a palace where everyone is valued based on their position, Reginald is rather unlucky.He is the plague itself in his mother's family. conceived out of wedlock while his mother was still in her father's castle, there is a strife on both sides; his maternal side never accepting him for being an ornament of shame, and his paternal side never accepting him, tagging him an illegitimate child and never believing his paternity, carving him into a bastard. After suffering for too long his king father decides to crown his mother queen and he; crown prince hoping everyone will be convinced and quiet on the whole matter, but a crown is not enough to cover a scandal that huge. But once dejected by his own father-in-law to be accepted later for b, Reginald has learnt that the crown makes the prince, still...he is only human. The court will never allow a bastard lead them, so they connive with one of the most promising consort , and try to pull Reginald down using intimidation and several attempted murders. They plan another graceless assassination where he almost loses his life to a bullet , but he is rescued by the penine moorland inhabitants. This is where he meets an apothecary who changes his life forever. Meet Charlotte Brumble, a young and aspiring orphan apothecary living with her grandmother in the quiet poor Ramsbottom . Acquiring her knowledge from her late grandfather who once served in the castle as a professional medical official. bearing a rather unfriendly experience, from a young age, Charlotte has been molded into an unfeeling person, and has no time for vain worries except for money of course. She bears the plague of an unfortunate, possessed crazy girl, running mad as a result of too much knowledge for a girl her calibre. Charlotte meets Reginald unaware of his status, they bond as friends. Reginald knowing who is responsible for his assassination sets to find evidence and on doing that he returns to the castle and the culprits face justice. Because of this, the penine moorlands loses patriarch, and grand prince Mason Reginald's younger brother is sent to substitute for the vacant space until the perfect person for the post is found. Mason receives a bill requesting for a clinic in Rivington as the only clinic in Alston is too far. He makes that his first task, but before that, uses the patriarchal infirmary as a clinic in the mean time. And makes Charlotte the doctor. Reginald pays a visit, to see his brother and the clinic in construction. He is beyond pleased to see Charlotte. They get along as they used to and he tells her his predicaments. Mason notices the closeness between the two and digs into Charlotte's background for security reasons. He discovers she is the daughter of the royal medical official who was to conduct a paternity test on Reginald as he was born, but got kicked out immediately for an accusation big enough to end him. He confronts Charlotte, but she denies knowing anything about paternity tests. Reginald has his fears as well; 'what if he isn't a Gratel?'. Mason brings her into the castle by force. Charlotte is stubborn and would not carry out the test, she rather assists the royal doctor who is thrilled at her intelligence. Even Mason is amused and drawn in too, butterflies begin to flutter, but Charlotte is too uninterested. Mason accepts his fate. Charlotte becomes the bridge between Reginald and his wife who have experienced unrequited love on both sides. After staying in the castle for two months, and seeing Reginald's situation, she agrees to carry out the test. The tension in the Grand palace increases as the fate of every one depends on the result of the test. The test is carried out, what are the results?, how will it affect Charlotte?, or Reginald's life??. find out!!

Introducing the new story "Return to '81: The Struggle of the Eldest Sister" – a heartwarming pampering tale, a tale of marital love, a tale of a woman's self-empowerment. That year, Ning Yunxi willingly married. On the day she took her vows, everyone around doubted the union, and her family declared, she shouldn't expect to receive a single penny from home. Her husband was an orphan with a bunch of little radish head siblings? No one believed her soldier husband would one day become a high-ranking official, no one imagined her Second Uncle would become a great scientist, and no one conceived that her young aunt would be a future superstar, let alone that the fourth child would be a natural-born tycoon. But truly, one day, all the futures Ning Yunxi saw came to fruition. Today, she has married a poor soldier and has become the sister-in-law in the military; raising the children of soldiers without fear, convinced she's betting not just on one potential stock, but on a multitude of leading stocks – with her newly acquired special abilities, she becomes a super teacher for the people! ----------------------------------------------------- All along, she had been recognized by the Wen Family as the least promising daughter, unremarkable in appearance and unnoticed, still unable to marry at the ripe age of twenty-nine. He, the son of a military family, born with privileges, deliberately concealed his identity at the matchmaking banquet, posing as an ordinary man. When they married, people sneered, "A pair of worn-out shoes matched with a bankrupt family, just perfect." Then one day, the gold buried in the sand shone with an immense brilliance...

Hong Jun reborn in an world of Immortals, Monsters and Demons as a descendant of two Qi cultivators, but lacks Spititual roots, putting his life under threat. In this world, those without Spititual roots have fates worse than slaves, especially in Immortal Cultivation clans. The ending always being turned into human pill(Refining humans as medical materials to form pills useful in improving Cultivation and qualifications.) To prepare for the worst, Hong Jun that has been Isolated on a a village at the border of other races, decides to overturn the tables by becoming stronger through martial arts, a path that has no future, with body refinement stage as this limit.

Everyone has a system they just need to meet hidden conditions to unlock it. A blacksmith system may unlock after a human walks by a forge. A master mage may unlock a system after attempting to control the mana in their body. Even something as simple as kicking a rock at a bucket can unlock the marksman system a unique system allowing for perfect accuracy. But what happens when someone reaches the age of fifteen and hasn’t unlocked their system? Walker is about to find out, time is ticking and he doesn’t want to live out his life as an ordinary human; he has dreams you know! ****** My first ever story please leave plenty of comments so I can adapt and learn as I write The first chapters may be shorter but the length is improving as I write. Editing is in progress To see recent updates remember to clear que regularly

We follow Tony Morga, a 17-year-old boy who lives a normal life like any other young person his age, but he has a big problem: he is very bored, he likes action and decides to become a cultivator. He seeks combat and power, and for that, he will do anything to rise to the top I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Eric, is at lowest level of cultivation often struggling with the basics, what makes things worse is the lack or resources because he comes from a poor family, but one day he receives a dragon spirit that increases his cultivation abilities to a new level.

In a world carved by time and torn by ambition, the era of the 100th century teeters on the brink of annihilation. War drums echo across galaxies. Poverty, corruption, and destruction have become the rhythm of life. Countless forces—rulers, rebels, visionaries—race to shape the future in their own image, each believing they are the key to a new era. But when the world is drowning in selfish dreams, true change must rise from selfless hearts. Among the chaos, a new generation awakens—not born to conquer, but to protect. Not driven by greed, but by purpose. They are warriors, students, outcasts, and dreamers. They face impossible odds, ruthless enemies, and the darkest sides of humanity. Yet they march forward, not for glory... but to stop the coming war and restore peace to a shattered world. Step into a universe where the fate of eras lies not in might, but in the courage to do what is right

Born into a lower middle class family, Ace Lander grew up being told there was a simple formula for success: get an education, graduate, and work hard to build a prosperous future. But that formula failed him during the final stretch of his senior year when a local gang targeted him, putting everything he had and was building towards at risk. Trapped and desperate, Ace felt his life spiraling out of control—until Ria Hart, a fellow classmate, discovering Ace's innate aptitude to become a Curse Master, a being capable of wielding curse energy and abilities but haunted by Curselings, took pity and introduced him to the secret world hidden beneath the mundane surface of their world, the World of Curses. Awakening as a Curse Master, Ace discovers he possesses an extraordinary innate curse tool: the Cursed Toybox. This tool comes with a unique class, Toymancer, granting Ace powers unlike any curse master the world has seen before. The Cursed Toybox allows him to animate and actualize toys, transforming them into powerful, living beings bound to his will. From overpowered heroes to legendary gods, any toy that falls into Ace's Cursed Toybox springs to life with powers beyond one's imagination but bound to him in eternal servitude. Armed with his Toy Summons, Ace must navigate the perilous world of curses, protect his loved ones, and reclaim control of his destiny before the gang—and the darkness of the hidden world—consume him entirely. [ — Status Screen — > Your Cursed Toybox is animating the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella' as a toy summons… > Your Cursed Toybox has animated the doll 'Silicone Sailor Stella.' > Toy summon 'Silicone Sailor Stella' added to your toy space. > Toymancer can now summon Sailor Stella. Summoning Toy Summons... Name: Stella Race: Curse Tool Class: Toy summon Title: Silicone Sailor Durability: (100/100) Enchantment: 1-Star Individuality: (100/100) Curse Energy Consumption: 5 units per hour Skills: Toy Actualization, Seamanship, Armed Security, Adult Gratification. Toy Actualization: Bring Toy Summons' original character design and skills to existence when they are animated based on their individuality stats. Addition Effect: Toy Physiology. Seamanship: Expertise in navigation, sailing, and ship handling alongside wilderness survival, first aid, and emergency procedures. Armed Security: Proficiency in the use of small arms and other naval weaponry with training in close quarters combat, surveillance, and counterintelligence. Adult Gratification: Creatively addressing emotional, mental, and physical needs of Toymancer till gratification.] "Cursed armies, Curselings, and Curse slaves are nothing—I've got a Toy legion of overpowered action figures and unrealistically beautiful silicone goddess." ~Toymancer Join the saga of the Toymancer's rise to become the Strongest Curse Master.

Amid the waves of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I woke up from the mystery, opened my eyes and saw this world: Guns, cannons, huge ships, airships, differential machines; potions, divination, curses, upside-down people, seals... Light still shines, mystery never fades away. This is a legend of "The Fool".

They called me a failure. A noble disgrace. A name unworthy of its bloodline. In this world, power is earned in blood-drenched dungeons, not inherited. Glory costs lives. And weakness? It’s a death sentence. But I already died once. And when I came back— I didn’t come alone. A hidden system awakened with me. Whispering quests no one else can see. Unlocking strength this world was never meant to hold. Let them mock my name. Let them strip my title. They forgot the blood that runs in me. But once I rise— there will be no nobles, no gods, no rules. Only me.

"One Truth was what we once had, broken by the prism of lies—now only a sliver of it remained with us." – Diary of Saint Drewin, 436 NE The Saints are long gone. The silence they left behind was meant to bring peace. But something stirs beneath the surface—an echo, a flicker, a wound that never healed. In a world built on fragments of forgotten light, one presence bears the mark like all others, but walks with a will not born of this age. And with him, comes the unraveling.

After dying from betrayal, Thomas reincarnates as Jolthar Kaelzhar, the neglected son of a powerful clan, just after his brothers kill him. With Jolthar's memories and the blessing of Qalena, Thomas vows to rise from his lowly position and claim power in his new life. [My Twitter id : https://x.com/jl_lucifer

In a universe where magic pulses like notes in a song and the impossible dances to the sound of past classics, lives Jonathan, a wanderer enchanted by the power of music. Born on Earth during the vibrant decades of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Jonathan was torn from his time and thrown into a fantastical world—where spells are triggered by melodies, swords shine with guitar solos, and mystical creatures weep at the sound of a good blues. But in this new world, Jonathan carries a rare gift: his songs don’t just stir hearts—they awaken ancient powers, hidden even from the gods. On his journey, he’ll cross realms powered by magic, rebellion, and memory, forging unlikely alliances. In this cosmic rock/pop adventure filled with humor, wonder, and an unforgettable soundtrack, every song is a weapon, every chorus a key, and every beat… a call to battle. And if by the end of this journey you find yourself humming a forgotten hit that helped save the world, then Jonathan’s mission—and the author’s—will be complete.

Reborn in a new world with strange magical rules, with Gods who walked the earth, monsters that hid under beds and in the shadows, and where beings beyond the stars exist. He is reborn in the body of a young baby whose mother is a part of a cult that sees him as the chosen one of prophecy. Trained and taught by these fanatics at a young age, he slowly becomes twisted and warped. His old world view now changed, sane actions now insane—an artificial God.

Due to Unexpected Strange Phenomenon Tama Travells To The Past But it's more than just A past

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!

{Warning: Mature Content} Porno is just a click away on any phone. The God of perversion (Eros) is now the strongest God in the heavens. Even the king of the gods is scared, and so the gods plan and betray him for his power. But just before he fades out of existence. His favorite concubine risks her life to save his soul and hides it in another realm. Around the same time another person also experiences reincarnation. However, the only compatible body is that of an old noble man with lots of problems and no Rizz. But now the pervert God is in the scene. He needs to get his revenge in the heavens but first he must build his strength and power the only way he knows how. By cultivating with beautiful women.... disclaimer: Not my book cover. Just love the art. If it's yours, all credit to you. Pls say so in the comments. Yes people: This book as what you are thinking about...

Ever since Liam was a kid, he had the ability to travel to a different world in his dream, where he was in a fantasy world, living a different life. Whenever he died in the dream, he would wake up in the real world. It became so normal for him that he would often look forward to sleeping to live a different life for the night. However, one time, he died and didn’t wake up in the real world. “This can’t be happening! If I miss the evaluation day, I won’t be able to join any guild and start my hero journey! I must die!” That's when a screen appeared in front of his eyes. [If you wish to return, you must finish the quests!] --- "What?! I can buy anything from the XP store and become unrivaled in both worlds?!"

Ini adalah cerita tentang seorang jurnalis kriminal bernama Cale Heulwan, yang tanpa sengaja terlibat dalam kasus yang jauh lebih besar dari sekadar pembunuhan atau korupsi. Semuanya bermula ketika ia menyaksikan sebuah insiden misterius di tengah malam. Sebuah percakapan. Sebuah letusan senjata. Dan sebuah nama yang berulang kali disebut-Codex. Dari sana, hidupnya berubah. Apa yang awalnya hanya rutinitas mencari berita, perlahan berubah menjadi perburuan. Perburuan yang melibatkan organisasi bayangan, orang-orang berbahaya, dan rahasia yang seharusnya tidak pernah ia ketahui. Cerita ini mengikuti perjalanan Cale... saat ia mencoba mencari kebenaran, bertahan hidup, dan memahami dunia yang ternyata... jauh lebih gelap dari yang ia kira.

Lin Fan awakens to a world where chaos reigns, stripped of family, status, and safety. But within the turmoil, he discovers a powerful secret—the Beast Abilities system in his mind. With every threat he eliminates, he earns vengeance points, enabling him to level up his physiques. And for beasts he eliminates, he gains abilities. From the humble Wild Rabbit’s ability—[Rabbit's Hearing], [Swift Foot], [Magnificent Leap]—to the ruthless strength of the Wolf—[Hunter Instincts], [Iron Claws], [Leader of the Pack]—and the Ape’s raw power—[Climb Trees], [Strong Arms], [Inhale Qi]—Lin Fan hones his skills with every battle. Years later, as the feared grand master of a prestigious sect, he looks back in wonder. Who would have believed that his rise to greatness began with the unassuming gifts of a wild rabbit.

Zhang ruishi is 17 years old boy, his father and mother are spirit masters who died during war between spirit master and half-beast  He wanted to become a spirit master not because of revenge but to get medicine for his ill-sister who was asleep for two years, the only medicine that cure is available to spirit master   thus began his journey. how to obtain the medicine? what is the hard ship he faces? how he overcome every wall that is blocking him? 

When Alaric first awoke after a long slumber, longer than he could remember, he was no longer in his own body but in the body of a fifteen-year-old. What was worse was that he couldn't remember anything about his old life, but the mysteries didn't end there. What he could remember was a book he once read, his name, Alaric, and that he shared it with the body he had awoken in. How did he know that? Well... it belonged to a character in that book of course, Alaric Astraeus son of Duke Astraeus. *New cover Page* Updates will be any time between [1800]hrs to [2100]hrs (UTC).

He was never meant to be born. Aeren awakens in the "Crack" — a forbidden void between the four elemental realms: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. With no memory of who he is, he finds himself hunted by those who fear his existence and powers that defy the laws of their world. When he accidentally controls all four elements, a prophecy once buried in time resurfaces. But that’s not all — there's a lost fifth element tied to memory and truth, and Aeren is the key. Pursued by elemental councils, aided by a sky-oracle, and haunted by visions of a world long forgotten, Aeren must uncover who he truly is... before the realms collapse into chaos. Can he unite what was broken? Or will he be the spark that ends everything?