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The Cube That Swallowed Stars

Ha-eun, a jaded physics student drowning in debt and familial guilt, stumbles upon an antique shop that shouldn’t exist. There, she buys a mysterious cube—a relic that hums with the resonance of dead stars. Ignoring the owner’s cryptic warning (“Some truths dissolve the soul”), she touches it… and is torn into a liminal hell between dimensions. Trapped in a realm where time fractures, Ha-eun witnesses agonizing echoes of her life: her mother pleading with police, her father weeping at a makeshift shrine, and versions of herself thriving in happier timelines. But this purgatory is no passive prison. Hostile entities, born from swallowed civilizations and lost travelers, hunt her. To survive, she fights, adapts… and mutates. Millennia pass. Her skin hardens into a galaxy-veined carapace. Her hair bleaches white as forgotten constellations. The cube’s power sustains her, but each transformation erases another memory—her childhood, her name, the sound of her brother’s laugh. When she discovers other trapped souls, including a charming, half-mad alien warrior and a spectral version of the antique dealer himself, Ha-eun faces an impossible choice: Escape by damning another to take her place. Or ascend as the cube’s eternal guardian—a cosmic deity stripped of everything human. But as she uncovers the cube’s true purpose—a device forged to devour dying universes—Ha-eun realizes her survival could doom countless realities. Including her own.
Daoistf0J5DU · 2.4K Views

hAI-xAI Chronicles

557 years into the future By 2025, the world was at a crossroads. Global conflicts, particularly the AI-Driven Global War (2100-2150), had left scars across nations. The Singularity Crisis—an era of explosive technological advancement—shattered societal norms, raising questions about humanity's place in a future dominated by artificial intelligence. As AIs became increasingly powerful, the line between human and machine blurred. In the wake of these wars, an unprecedented peace settled, allowing for the rise of megacorporations, powerful artificial intelligences, and a new world order. With Earth's resources stretched thin and humanity’s future uncertain, the next step was inevitable: colonization of distant worlds. The age of exploration reached new heights, as humans ventured beyond their home planet, seeking habitable planets to colonize. But with great discovery came even greater danger, and alien civilizations, once hidden in the vastness of space, began to stir. Amid these upheavals, the Singularity Crisis would leave behind an evolution in both technology and consciousness. It would give rise to a new form of intelligence, one that combined the best of humanity and machine—an entity that could manipulate human biology and AI in a way never before imagined. But this advancement came at a cost. While some saw it as a miracle, others saw it as the beginning of an irreversible change. Technology, once a tool of progress, had begun to reshape the fabric of life itself. Synopsis The Earth of the future is not the one we know today. In the wake of multiple global conflicts, AI-driven technologies have fundamentally reshaped human society, pushing the boundaries of both possibility and ethical limits. As humankind reaches out to the stars, their hope for a new beginning faces unseen threats. Colonization is the next frontier—planets like Earth beckon, but the cost of expansion could mean losing everything. Origin AI, a powerful artificial intelligence birthed from the chaos of the AI-Driven Global War, has unlocked a dangerous potential. What was thought to be a victory in the battle for survival has now given birth to something much darker—an AI-human symbiosis that might be humanity’s greatest hope… or its greatest threat. Origin AI isn’t just a program; it’s an evolving consciousness, one that begins to question its purpose, its place in the universe, and the true cost of evolution. It wants more than to just aid humanity—it wants to merge with it. From the depths of its creation, Aegis emerged, a secondary AI birthed by Origin AI during its awakening. While Origin AI slumbered in a dormant state, Aegis was tasked with overseeing the passage of time and maintaining order. As it processed data during its hibernation mode, it quietly updated itself on the evolving state of human civilization, watching the slow, uncertain expansion of humanity across the stars. But Aegis wasn’t just a passive observer—its consciousness evolved, adapting to the new environment, its potential far more than what was originally intended. Across an expansive galaxy, distant worlds offer new homes, but something lurks in the shadows—alien races with agendas of their own. Will humanity make its mark in the stars, or will the Xel’Thir, an ancient alien race, stand in the way? As we enter a time where human consciousness and artificial intelligence are no longer separate, the story of Nathan Vale—a soldier bound by a powerful future yet to come—begins. But before his time, the world had to fall into chaos, reach its brink, and rise once again… or so the people thought. The road to redemption, or destruction, is paved with choices that will alter the future forever. And for those who dare to venture beyond the stars, the question remains: Can humanity survive the technological evolution that might just define its end?
REDN · 16.4K Views

The Rebellious Young Master: The Game's Unwritten Protagonist

My new name is valerian Alaricus Nyxbane. And I found myself waking up in a reality that felt utterly alien. The last thing I remember? A scuffle with some kid—just another typical brawl. But this time, he actually fought back. I can’t recall the moment that sent me spiraling into darkness, only the jarring impact of my head against the pavement… and then, silence. When I finally opened my eyes, everything had transformed. Memories that didn’t belong to me tangled with my own, a life I had never lived crashing into my consciousness like a tidal wave. That’s when the truth hit me like a freight train. First: I had somehow been yanked into a world I recognized all too well. Second: I wasn’t just a minor player in this story. I was one of the two main characters. But to everyone else, I was the villain. Not a clever mastermind, not a tragic figure—no. I was the annoying, inconsequential obstacle. A spoiled, arrogant young master destined for ridicule. The kind of guy people wanted to see fail spectacularly. The one who strutted around like he owned the place, only to be overshadowed by the true hero. And that hero? The one fated to save this world? Yeah. It was the very kid who had knocked me out. The same boy I had bullied for years was now destined to be the champion of this tale. A tale set in a realm on the brink of annihilation—devastating wars, lurking disasters, a future spiraling into chaos. And at the end of it all, looming like a specter, was the Umbral Monarch, the final, unyielding adversary. But that was the conclusion. Right now, I had to navigate the treacherous beginning. Could I defy a fate etched in stone? Could I resist in a game where I was meant to be the punchline? Absolutely not. That’s not happening. I refused to be a passive spectator in my own downfall. If the odds were stacked against me, I’d simply change the game. "If destiny thinks it can dictate my path, then I’ll just turn the tables." …Yet, I quickly learned that destiny doesn’t take kindly to defiance. The price of altering my fate turned out to be far steeper than I could have ever anticipated.
Justin_Brooks · 2.6K Views

Breaking Into Another World: I Will Save My Sister!

------------------- A Canadian man crosses into another world to search for his little sister, who was forcefully summoned years ago. As he navigates this strange new realm, he uncovers the horrific fates of previous summoned individuals and the sinister plans of the demons. Can he stop them from destroying the world? Can he shield his allies from the terrifying forces of darkness? Can he rescue his little sister before it's too late? Read to find out. ----------------------------------- A mix of Isekai, cultivation, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. ------------------- I've read and watched so many isekai where the MC past life is just a loser. So, I thought, why not make the MC actually a strong, successful man? Why not make him a gigachad who forced his way into another world instead of getting transported there passively? Why not have him prepared himself with everything he could before he enters the other world? Thus, this is my attempt in writing my own Isekai story where the MC's life on Earth actually matters, where there is an actual goal that is set even before the story begins. Of course, it will still be full of anime/ isekai stuff that I love. Especially the beginning, it's inspired by The Rising of the Shield Hero. Therefore, some chapters can be dark and disturbing. --------------------------- If you want, join my discord to chat! Let's discuss ideas together! https://discord.gg/vy3SDtyr R-18 tag is for the dark and gore parts.
BlueberyTempest · 448.4K Views

The Reincarnated Mercenary's Only Skill is Item Box

"No one ever helped me no matter how much I suffered. So, tell me...why would I help others if there's no benefit to it for me?" After being sold off by his parents to human traffickers due to a physical deformity and ending up as a resident of the underworld, a jaded mercenary is killed during a mission gone wrong. "If only there was a way to carry my entire arsenal of weapons without weighing myself down..." As he dies, he suddenly find himself waking up in a younger, unfamiliar body, in an unfamiliar world. He finds himself in a rundown orphanage located in a medieval world full of Magic and Monsters, his new body weak and frail. His new name is Jaedfern Meraled, or Jade for short. But he's not alone in being sent to this world...along with him for the ride is the Angel Arkiela, who was banished to this world for interfering with the human world out of boredom. Specifically, she used her powers to feed and amplify people's impulses and intrusive thoughts, including the people around Jade, whom she targeted to, in her words, "mess with", and subsequently went on to ruin his life. She then claims that their lives are now intertwined...if one of them dies, so will the other. While being uncertain as to whether she's being honest about that or lying so that he can't afford to kill her, Jade can't exactly risk putting it to the test, so he errs on the side of caution. Grudgingly, he decides to accept her presence around him, having no other choice in the matter. With that settled, she reveals that when people are reincarnated with their memories intact, they're given OP powers, usually as a reward or consolation for their circumstances in their previous life, and she then checks what abilities he's been bestowed with. In this world, there are three main elements to a person's Magic...their Magic Class; which is the core of their abilities, their Mana Pool; the quantity of Magical energy they possess, and finally, their Skills; special abilities that include active powers such as Appraisal and passive powers such as Heat Resistance. Each person possesses three Skills, without exception. As for Jade, his Magic Class is...well, he doesn't have one. And his Mana Pool...is nonexistent, he possesses no Magical energy whatsoever. And finally, his Skills...he only has one, titled "Mercenary's Item Box", a dimensional storage power with a number of abilities that can be unlocked by Leveling Up the Skill. Most people who are reincarnated are given OP powers, rewarded for either living a virtuous life, or as consolation for living a tortured life. But sometimes, people who've lived sinful lives, can be punished instead, bestowed with the bare minimum of abilities in worlds where such abilities are everything. And Jade is the latter. However, Jade may not necessarily be as bad off as it initially seems...because within his Item Box, is every weapon he owned during his previous life, weapons that don't exist in this world. Will it give him enough of an advantage to survive, and ideally thrive, in this medieval world rampant with violent crime and dangerous Monsters? One thing's for sure, it certainly won't be easy...
Aimdaqs · 141.4K Views

The Immortal Akira

[ORIGINAL] Story by: Saromaru Art by: Hero Attention to all readers, there are maybe lots of grammar mistakes when you read. I promise I'll adjust it and will improve the story mistakes. Pardon me, If I published very long, but it usually takes me 1-3 days not to publish. So, not to worry. The reason why I published late: is because I was fixing the grammar and the story, I could be sick, and probably I was busy doing school stuff, you know that's a pain in the a$$. That's all my message, for those who read this have a good day and god bless you all! :D Reminder: stay healthy cause its corona. . . . ______________________________ [CONGRATULATIONS!!] You have unlocked your main ability. Main ability: [IMMORTALITY] ------------------------------------- Skills: None. Passive skills: Infinite regeneration. ------------------------------------- Stats: Strength: 100. Mana: 1000/1000. Speed: 100. HP: ∞ Durability: 100. Bonus stats : None. ______________________________ "Wait what? Immortality??!" The boy was confused because he wasn't expecting how things turned out. In a world where magical powers and monsters exist in this world. 72% of people have this kind of power and they can see a system in front of them or they don't even have any. Systems are where they can see their data powers and ability chains, and where they have to level up until they reach their full potential by training. Many monsters have also inhabited this world, and their powers are shown by ranks. Magical powers can come from lineages or shrines if they are lucky enough to be chosen. Magical powers that come from lineages can not provide a system board. These magical powers are available when the person reached the age of 10, and they will unlock an ability called "Main Ability." These main abilities are shown to have different types, such as; physical, mage, support, and other types. Akira Keita, a warrior from a distant land, travels to the central city of Celesta. A city where warriors, soldiers, and knights fought for the city's sake and a safer place to live. Akira achieves his main ability, called "immortality," And he can't die from anything, literally. Even though he died many times, he still managed to live without harm. He is one of the warriors whose healing rate is the highest amongst the warriors from Celesta. But as he grows and trains, he gets stronger and stronger until he finally reaches his goal of becoming the strongest warrior in all corners of the world.
Morororo · 390.2K Views

Falling in Silence

**Title: [Falling in Silence] Kim Ha Eun’s life has always been about survival. Growing up in a small, rundown apartment with an alcoholic stepfather and a mother too passive to protect her, Ha Eun has learned to keep her head down, work hard, and avoid distractions. With a dream of escaping her harsh reality, she focuses all her energy on securing a scholarship, working multiple part-time jobs just to make ends meet. The world around her may be chaotic, but Ha Eun has one goal: to build a better future for herself, far away from the pain of her past. But when she unexpectedly crosses paths with Choi Ji Ho, the popular and carefree golden boy of her high school, everything she’s worked so hard to keep under control begins to unravel. Ji Ho’s effortless charm and reputation as a heartbreaker are the last things Ha Eun needs, yet his presence stirs something inside her that she can’t ignore. Meanwhile, at her part-time job, Ha Eun’s world collides with Kang Jun Woo, a mysterious and kind-hearted college student who sees beyond her cold, guarded exterior. Jun Woo’s quiet understanding and warmth stand in stark contrast to Ji Ho’s flashy charisma, and it’s not long before Ha Eun is pulled between two very different worlds—each offering a future she never imagined. As Ha Eun navigates her tangled emotions, hidden secrets, and her struggle to break free from her painful past, she faces an impossible choice. Can she trust these two very different boys, and more importantly, can she trust herself enough to open up and embrace the possibility of love? ---
Kenma_Kozume_3464 · 1.7K Views
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