Umbrus Shade

“Reincarnation? Rebirth? Regression? What bullshit!” These were Julian's words when he realised the world rejected his desire to rest and pushed him toward destruction. He once watched his kingdom fall and endured losing his lover after reincarnation. “I've had enough…” Julian's spirit shattered, and he died fighting the Devils who destroyed the world. He wouldn't fight again. He couldn't endure another life. He shouldn't seek happiness. Yet, once again, he returned. Reincarnated on Earth, Reborn after his failure, then regressing to before everything happened, he then returned to Avalon, his fallen kingdom. With fractured memories and a jaded heart, he refused to follow the same path. 'This time I will stop her death.' But, [◊ Awaken, My Dear Child, you can still save Avalon! ◊] The Goddess Solaria wouldn't let him rest.  [◊ I will grant you the power to change your fate. ◊] Solaria granted Julian a special Title and an SSSR Rank Class. A title granted to one existence. The Heir of Shadows.  The 13th Divine. Class Awakened: Shadow Mancer (SSSR) • The one who controls all shadows and summons unique monsters of unequalled strength and potential. Title Gained: Heir of Shadow  • Unlocks a unique growing class and increases resistance to corruption by 100% In the same world that he despaired and failed, Julian was given a third chance. In the same world that would soon collapse, he swore to survive, and save her life. He would summon an army of invincible shades! —------ The MC will be a Summoner/Necromancer/Mage primarily and will NOT use swords or spears, his main weapon is a wand, and although he won't be weak physically due to constant training. He will NOT be at the same level as someone who evolved and gained a physical type class. This doesn't mean he will be weak, just that he won't be able to do everything like some boring and overpowered characters that ruin the entire class fantasy. —------ Please show your support. This is a novel for the WSA 2025 Competition. This is the Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/95KPzwhXrD

In a distant future world, where advanced technology overlaps with ancient magic, humans live in cities fortified under the grip of a dictatorial regime known as "integration". This system was formed after the collapse of ancient civilizations, as humans were forced to submit to technology and absolute control in their daily lives. With the progress of time, some dark forces began to appear, including magic creatures and people trying to restore the forces that humans have lost in the past. At the heart of this chaos, the hero of the story appears: "Arian", a poor young man who lives on the outskirts of the city. He grew up in a harsh environment full of injustice and poverty, which is missing memory and does not know his past. One day, he discovered a mysterious stone that gives it uncomplicated super powers, to start a dangers fraught in an attempt to discover his true identity. While Arian begins to discover his capabilities, he also discovers a complex network of betrayals and conspiracies, as a group of individuals and organizations compete to control the power of stone, which may be the key to the return of missing magic or destroy the world itself. He meets on his journey with unexpected allies, including a fighter from an ancient dynasty called "Ellen", and a mysterious wise knows the secrets of the past. But with the progress of events, Arian begins doubting the loyalty of those around him. Is it just a tool in the hands of the major powers, or does it have a greater role in determining the fate of humanity? Events continue and conflicts escalate between good and evil, while a decisive moment is approaching, the world may change forever.

When life throws you a curveball you need to smash an ace. Sumeet Singhania lost everything on the happiest day of his life. And now he will stop at nothing to serve a cold vengeance to the people involved. The only sin Chanchal committed was to be born. And she is going to pay hell for it. Ranjeet Oberoi knows the shades of grey but will he moves towards light or darkness is his choice? Rashmi Sharma will stop at nothing. To uncover the real truth.But will it burn her too? Life has already happened for them. All that is left now is to collect the pieces back.

At Nightingale Academy, where heroes are forged based on the destructive power of their abilities, Troy stands at the bottom of the hierarchy. His gift? Bubbles—harmless, fragile, and utterly unremarkable in a world where strength defines worth. Mocked by peers and ignored by the system, he struggles to prove that power isn’t just about destruction. But when a single night shatters his perception of what it means to be a hero, Troy is forced to confront the dark truth behind the heroes he once admired. In a world where justice is painted in shades of gray, he must carve his own path—one where power is redefined, and saving lives means more than just winning battles. Even if it means standing alone.

In a world where the dead cling to the living through malevolent spirits called *Shades*, 19-year-old **Jin Soel** harbors a cursed gift: he can resurrect the dead, but each act of defiance against death exacts a gruesome toll. A degenerative curse known as **the Rot** consumes his body, crumbling it piece by piece. Torn between desperation and guilt, Jin uses his power to dig up graves, seeking answers about his mother’s mysterious death years ago—and the monstrous Shade she became when he first unknowingly resurrected her. When Jin revives **Min-ah**, a murdered classmate, her soul erupts as a ferocious Shade, forcing him to destroy her corpse again to survive. Bloodied and crumbling, Jin is confronted by **Yuri**, a cryptic woman with one ghostly eye and a vial of temporary salvation. She drags him into the **Hollow Market**—a macabre underworld where the damned trade secrets, memories, and flesh. There, Jin learns Min-ah’s death was no random tragedy but part of a sinister *harvest* to breed powerful Shades. As Jin navigates this shadowy realm with Yuri—whose motives blur the line between ally and manipulator—he uncovers threads linking Min-ah’s murder to his mother’s past. But every resurrection Jin performs to unravel the truth accelerates the Rot, edging him closer to becoming one of the very monsters he hunts. With Shades growing stronger and his body failing, Jin must decide how much of himself he’s willing to lose to protect the living… and outrun the ghost of the mother he doomed to eternal torment. **Dark, visceral, and morally tangled**, *Bleeding Shadows* weaves a tale of cursed power, haunted legacies, and the price of clinging to those already gone. Perfect for fans of *Chainsaw Man*’s existential grit and *The Girl from the Other Side*’s eerie melancholy.

Blue Kent, also known as Ice King, is a Dominant Omega who despises Alphas. But for his new book, he needs an Alpha whom he can use as a model for his main character. Luckily for Blue, an Extremely Dominant Alpha, Winter Dumont, comes into his life and offers to be used as a model for his book character. This offer isn’t made without personal interest. Winter is a scumbag who likes conquering Omegas with fierce personalities. Blue just happens to be an Omega who fits perfectly into Winter’s ideal prey. With Winter relentlessly chasing Blue, will he be able to withstand temptation due to his hatred for Alphas or will Winter’s eccentric personality change his views about Alphas? To know, tune in to the chaotic story of this gloomy x sunshine duo.

After the loss of his father, Caesar Tiu finds himself retreating into a world of silence. Once a confident top student, he now walks through life as a shadow of who he used to be—detached, indifferent, and unwilling to let anyone in. That is until he meets Blythe, a girl with platinum blonde hair and eyes as bright as the sky. Unlike him, she is bold, outspoken, and completely unafraid to challenge his quiet world. What starts as an unexpected friendship slowly turns into something deeper. Through Blythe, Caesar rediscovers laughter, trust, and the warmth of human connection. But emotions are never simple, and when an unexpected rumor threatens to break their fragile bond, Caesar is forced to confront feelings he never intended to acknowledge. Meanwhile, Zach, the arrogant boy he once disliked, slowly becomes an unexpected ally, proving that even the most unlikely friendships can hold meaning. Blue is a heartfelt story of love, loss, and healing—of a boy learning to face his past and a girl who teaches him that even in the loneliest moments, there is always a shade of blue waiting to be seen.

Shades of the Unseen is a story about the ones left behind. In every grand tale, some figures exist only in passing-side characters in someone else's narrative, their lives reduced to brief mentions and fleeting appearances. But what happens when the curtain shifts and the spotlight turns to them? This is a novel about those who were once overlooked. The ones who stood on the edges, whose voices were drowned out by larger stories, whose struggles, victories, and quiet moments never had the chance to be seen. Through intertwining lives, fractured pasts, and uncertain futures, Shades of the Unseen brings their stories to light. Some seek closure, others redemption, and some simply wish to be acknowledged. But in a world that moves forward too fast, do the forgotten still have a place? A novel about remembrance, about voices long unheard, and the weight of being unseen.

Everything written in this novel is fictional. Please do not take it seriously. One day, Su Lin left home to go to the store and because of the hot weather, his entire body was covered in sweat. Only when he arrived at the store did he see a boy and a girl who seemed to be in middle school because they were still wearing their school uniforms from nearby. The two were sitting under the shade of the tree, silently looking at each other, their eyes filled with love, although their bodies were also covered in sweat. Su Lin felt sorry for the two after watching for a while, so he nodded decisively and entered the store without delay. When he came out, he had a 3-liter bottle of water in his hand. He approached the two with a gentle smile, which made them stop looking at each other and look at Su Lin. Under their curious looks, Su Lin opened the water and... He poured all the water over them excitedly. The two, whose bodies were completely wet, screamed and ran away in fear. Su Lin chased the two angrily for a while, cursing loudly. "Wait, you little rascals, damn it! You're dating at such a young age, when I was your age I was still playing with a yo-yo..." "..." After chasing for a while, Su Lin returned with relief and entered the store again. But Su Lin didn't know that this was the day before the strange thing happened that caused him to be transported to another world. To know more, stay tuned for the next episode of the series The Wife and Her Mother-in-Law Ah... I made a mistake, sorry, ahem~ To know more, read the novel.

Tsugaru Takayuki is an Inquisitor Captain in a world ruled by the Deus Church, and hence tormented by heretics and so, but above all the others... Obscura: the most feared crime syndicate in the whole continent of Minaris, composed uniquely of people with powers born of creatures from Inferno. But, where there are shadows... There's also light. And here, that light comes in the form of heavenly abilities, wielded by the most prominent Inquisitors and Crusaders. Those born with these powers are destined to fight against their counterparts for survival. However, in spite of how tyoical this setting might seem, this story is meant to show how between black and white, there's an infinity of shades of grey...

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

In the vast desert kingdom of Aramun, an ancient oasis shrouded in legend promises unparalleled power to those brave enough to uncover its secrets. When an enigmatic scholar, a skilled nomad, and a disgraced prince cross paths in their search for the Shaded Oasis, they find themselves entangled in a web of conspiracies, mystical trials, and personal revelations. The journey not only unearths the mysteries of the oasis but also reveals truths about themselves and their intertwined destinies.

The entire world was peaceful until one day, a crack in the sky brought upon the end of peace. From its dark chasm, monsters from the otherworld poured out. These monsters had one singular goal: Destroy the world. Treating the inhabitants like livestock, these powerful invaders killed and massacred as they went. Damien, whose parents were from two of the most powerful races - the angel and vampire race - seeks to avenge his slaughtered parents and with the power of the two races and the ability to devour the abilities of creatures he kills, He will.... ERADICATE ALL MONSTERS!

Bro! You wouldn’t believe this! Everything was normal. Me and my bros doing some mining for mana gems for that old sockethole, Somanda like we always do all day, everyday. Me, Fractures, Bonet, Mono-socket, Broadbone and the gang. Then from nowhere, that ungrateful sockethole, Somanda tries to END me! Can you believe that?! I mean, I have told some questionable stories about him caressing my skull affectionately and deeming me his prized undead, but no need to axe a skeleton for something like that, right? RIGHT?! I managed to escape through one of the most convenient and contrived get-aways in all of undead history, even managing to pull a bony one on the Lich bastard by stealing two of his seemingly important possessions which I find out later to be better than I thought they’d be! From there it’s a just a SPIRAL of boneshit left and right! I can’t catch a break! What’s with this atrocious luck, bro?! A voice speaks to me about how I have qualified for something about a something that’s supposedly something’s something! Then I find myself in a new world that reeks of life and gives my bones a disgusted rattle. Powerful beasts and men are at every turn, all lining up to be a huge pain in my PELVIS! GAAAAH! Jeez this is happening too fast! However, even while I’m in the thick of this, the one saving grace is that I got something worth while! A new path of power! I can NOT be an undead! I can be something better than both the Living and the Dead! Immune to the antics from both sides. Well... most of them! I’m no longer on the path for Undeath! Only Lifelessness awaits me! I’m the one who transcends reality in this tale! I am... SKULLIUS! And I’m not an UNDEAD! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

My family is full of A-Holes! Ridiculously powerful A-Holes who have views of the world so twisted that they could literally burn all of the known world to the ground. I am the strongest of them all, yet... I'm tired of it all. That’s why I left. Being stuck with those same people for years got really bland. I needed a breath of fresh air, away from the Narcissism, Hedonism, Sadism, Masochism, and general Gotham asylum vibes that each one of them exuded like some kind of messed up perfume. Six deranged family members hanging on your back all the time gets really annoying after a while. Especially when you are just as insane as they are. Unfortunately, after five long years of bliss, I am being pulled back in. Family Drama to the rescue. A threat that can't be punched away for very long has arrived at our doorstep and I'm forced to return to help solve it. Yippee... --- For those interested in discussing about this novel and several of my other works... Discord Link: https://discord.gg/fAjMB7eFDn

To Yun Jieshi, it seemed that life had a way more ominous meaning than he had previously imagined. He had never asked for much in all his twenty-whatever years of living. His dream was to make up for all that he had missed, all he was never taught about half of his heritage, his culture. Who really was Sun Wukong? Was he better than Superman? What really was an Immortal? Was it a greater existence than a Celestial? Did Pangu really make the world with his very own body? Why was Faye Wong so damn cool?! So many questions! The reward for Yun Jieshi’s curiosity and devotion, however, was a whole new adventure in an alternate world, mystical and mysterious in nature. Graced with magnificent powers and privileges, the little monkey must head North, not as the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, but as the Discount Sage, Lesser than Most…for a time. Into the cold, into the bizarre, grand stories await his ears and eyes. --- Author's Note: Please be sure to read the Auxillary Chapter to find out if this story is to your tastes or not. Also, please don't complain too hard about the cover. I'm not trying to be obnoxious with the Chinese characters pasted on it. I just haven't found a better cover yet.

A world with nothing out of usual at first sight, secretly harbours ominous objects called Relics that can trigger phenomenons unbounded by the laws of science and reality. Shade Lucifer, a normal student bored of his uneventful day-to-day life suddenly receives dreadful news of a close friend's untimely death. However the deeper he delves into the incident of his friend's death the more mysteries start to surface. After meeting a suspicious girl named Irina, someone who bridges between him and the mysterious society of people who can use Relics, Shade seeks further for the truth of his friend's death in a journey with the possibly of no return to his regular life.

My name is Darren and my life is suffering. As I stared at the dead body of the woman I loved more than anything in the world- For the five-hundredth time in a row. On this battlefield where nothing changed. I knew this. But I would continue to struggle against it. For the five hundredth time, I would try again. I grabbed the bastardized equivalent of a long Bowie knife on the ground. Then I shoved it through my skull. I didn't hesitate this time. I always did, but at this point. Pain was a friend that reminded me I could try again. The tapestry of fate is severed. The mind and will forged of steel begins to transform into an unknown material. Unbreakably solid. Fathomlessly immovable. The impossible strength of mind is beginning to solidify. Another push and the gears of change would start to turn again. --- (*Originally Released by me on Royal Road with the name ZAKarpel.) Enjoy!*) This story is extremely fast paced and there is hidden foreshadowing in every chapter. This is a world where hope goes to die. Or it was until someone decided that his imprisonment was enough, and he needed a successor. However, he is not the hero of this story. A series of tortuous events follow that forge a trio of childhood friends into desperation. A successor is born. The cauldron bubbles. The loop starts Anew. But what is their mentor hiding? Things seem to be shades of grey, but some people are just blackened in pitch to their very soul. How can one defeat a calamity that has eaten and repeatedly returns to eat the skills and abilities of multiple worlds? Do the ends justify the means? Follow Darren as his complicated relationship with both time, space, and his Girlfriends (Yes, two women love him, and they will cut a bitch who tries to join in.) Their adventure across time, eventually space, and multiple realities, as things don't go according to plan for anyone. We will find that even in the darkest pits, the light can be found at the top of the highest tower and the moon can be seen in a darkened night. The climb is long. But Darren, Anna, and Jessa will turn the dark world bright again even as the world tries to drag them down into darkness. --- This is inspired by Re:Zero. Worm. Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Mother Of Learning and The Perfect Run.  Thank you so much for your inspiration in all of your works, Akira Toriyama you will be missed. Some of my other favorite authors are, Tappei Nagatsuki, Maxime Durand, Domagoj Kurmaić, And Wildbow, My man, Please stop murdering all life on the planet of my entire soul. But yes, Wildbow, you got me into Grimdark and I hate you and love you in equal measure. No, I do not agree that Ward is a thing. --- The planned release schedule Is going to be Bi-Weekly, every Monday and every Friday, but the plans of men are usually derailed by falling rocks, so we might just find out later that my schedule is completely different. Enjoy!!

**Synopsis:** Daniel was never one for companionship. A withdrawn college student, he found solace in isolation, his only true passion lying in the prehistoric titans that once roamed the Earth—dinosaurs. While his peers indulged in social gatherings, he buried himself in documentaries, books, and movies about the mighty creatures. But fate had a twisted sense of irony. One evening, as he walked home alone, a towering promotional truck for the upcoming *Jurassic World* movie came barreling down the street. Before he could react, its metal frame collided with his frail body, and everything turned black. Death was instantaneous. Or so he thought. Daniel awoke in a world unlike any he had ever seen—one of towering ferns, humid air, and the distant roars of colossal beasts. The sky burned a shade of violet, with twin moons watching over the land like eerie sentinels. The scent of raw earth and decay filled his lungs as he sat up, his body strangely light yet powerful. Behind him, an ancient stone tablet bore an inscription: **WELCOME TO THE WORLD. SHAPE YOUR DESTINY.** A searing pain shot through his mind, and suddenly, he understood. He had been reborn in this primeval paradise, but not as a mere human. He possessed a power unlike any other—he could shapeshift into any dinosaur he imagined. Velociraptor, T-Rex, Triceratops—the possibilities were endless. But with great power came grave responsibility. This was no ordinary prehistoric world. It was a fragile ecosystem teetering on the brink of destruction. Creatures beyond his wildest nightmares lurked in the shadows, their gleaming eyes watching his every move. Daniel soon realized that this world wasn’t simply a utopia for dinosaurs—it was a battleground. With each transformation, his instincts grow sharper, his senses more attuned to the ancient heartbeat of the land. But the more he fights to survive, the more he realizes that his power comes at a cost. Shapeshifting drains his very soul, threatening to consume him entirely. He teeters on the edge of humanity, his mind fracturing under the weight of the beasts he becomes. As he journeys deeper into the wilderness, he encounters other creatures struggling for survival, each playing a role in the balance of the prehistoric world. He must learn to navigate this delicate ecosystem, mastering his powers while maintaining the natural order. But as he delves deeper, a sinister force begins to emerge. Ancient and primal, it threatens to unravel everything that has been sustained for eons. Daniel, the unlikely guardian of this land, must make a choice—embrace the instincts of the predator or fight to preserve the world that has now become his home. The hunt has begun. **Genre:** Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction

A boy born with the potential, so great that it threatend the world's powerhouses itself. _____ Born amidst chaos and tragedy, Azhrael, the son of the legendary Frost King and Celestial Witch, carries a burden no child should bear. Half of his soul was dormant into another world, while the other half was left sealed, hidden from the prying eyes of those who sought to destroy him. He was a child of immense potential—his very existence threatened gods and shook the balance of power in the world. However in the main story, Azhrael was only an "extra." A mysterious  beautiful boy with snow-white hair and dull grey eyes who exists in the shadow of others, bullied and beaten, unaware of the legacy he carries. That Is Until. _____ Discord- https://discord.gg/sa9wcY8V.

The Pale Monarch In a vast multiverse, five Monarchs balance the forces of existence, ruled by the divine Benevolent Eyes. But when Raziel, the Monarch of Shades, betrays and kills Alistair, the Monarch of Light, darkness spreads across the universes. Unknown to Raziel, the Monarch of Souls secretly preserved a fragment of Alistair’s soul and placed it in the lifeless body of Cedric, the son of a town chief on Low Earth. Now reborn as Cedric, Alistair exists in a human body, stripped of his full power. He must grow, learn, and struggle as he rediscovers himself—not just as a Monarch, but as a human. But when Raziel discovers his survival, he unleashes Pandemoniums, monstrous demons that devour mana and destroy worlds. The invasion forces Low Humans to flee to the floating Sky City, where they must live under the rule of High Humans, the privileged children of the Monarchs. As Cedric fights to protect the weak, he begins to unlock his lost power, but the High Humans see him as a threat. Betrayed and cast down to the ruined lands below, he must now survive alone against terrifying creatures—while discovering the truth behind Raziel’s betrayal and his own purpose as the last hope against the darkness. A journey of power, destiny, and humanity begins.

Marcu Aurelius Saavedra was known as a one-woman man, and everyone knows that. He doesn’t cheat and do flings. Marcus Aurelius’ loyalty is unwavering, believing a man should only love one woman. But soon, Marcus Aurelius’ beliefs crumbled when her girlfriend of 7 years left him. Now, she’s back, and he needs to face her. But to hell with it, he will not face her alone when Cruella Cervantes barged into his life-literally and figuratively. At that moment, when he saw her heart-shaped face and her hazel eyes staring into his dark brown eyes, his belief began to crumble. Yet his gaze could not leave her full lips, which were inviting and tinted a delicate shade of pink, fueling something within him. Marcus Aurelius then proposed a fake relationship with Cruella. One rule she must abide by is not to fall in love with him. Their relationship will be under bedroom negotiation, and falling in love with each other is a sin. And yet all he could remember was the need to kiss her and stare at her hazel eyes. But the question is: Will he overthrow the attraction he felt for the woman, knowing it’s a sin, or would Marcus Aurelius let his feelings show as he thrust hard and deep inside her?

The transfer student Hiroyuki Akashi has been terrified due to the horrors of mysterious creatures called Shades. However, things turn when he realizes he is one of them. Will Hiryouki's life be at peace or take the worst turn?

Sypnosis Updated 1/3/2020 Alen, a 21-years-old college freshman is a well-known gamer. That is being weak. He was shunned, avoided and bullied for always losing in PVP and thus he was labeled as the weakest. Lost, disappointed and hurt, he decided to leave his house to breath some fresh air hoping that the world will comfort him. Only to find out his body sliced in half after he had left his own house by a crashing helicopter. On his last breath, he had regretted that he wasn't able to prove his worth. His soul was sent to the soul realm where he heard a voice calling for help. That voice came from a witch. Her name was Lillie. Upon ending their conversation he found himself in another world in another body, vomiting. He was neither summoned nor reincarnated there but he found himself under the shade of the tree surrounded by an abundance of nature. Suddenly he heard an angelic voice. ///Initializing System/// "What the..." ------ This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. ------ The book cover is not mine and is only temporary. https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/402579654176049368/

A decade ago, the world was saved by a single warrior. The Calamity Killer—a legend who single-handedly conquered every calamity-level gate, eradicating the monstrous threats that once plagued humanity. No one knew his true identity, only that he was the strongest hunter to ever exist. Then, one day, he vanished. With his disappearance, the gates stopped appearing, and the world entered an era of peace. Hunters retired, governments stabilized, and people moved on. But they never forgot the man who had saved them all. His name remained in history—an untouchable myth. Until now. Ten years later, the Calamity Killer returns—but something is wrong. His overwhelming power is gone, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Worse, his reappearance triggers something terrifying… the gates have begun opening once more. Once a prodigy who started clearing gates at just 15, he now faces a world that still remembers him as a legend—but he is no longer the invincible warrior they once knew. Weakened but not broken, he must train relentlessly to reclaim his former glory, all while uncovering the truth: Why did he lose his power? Why are the gates returning? And this time… can he stop what’s coming?

I finally finished my character to start playing the first ever, full drive, vrmmojrpg, but when I was initializing, my game crashed and everything goes dark. When I came back, I was in middle of a forest, I have my character and my starting Items... Why is a Devil Fruit inside my dimmentional storage? There is another rainbow colored fruit and a seed, along with the normal stuff like the water bottle... What is going on...

A decade ago, the world was saved by a single warrior. The Calamity Killer—a legend who single-handedly conquered every calamity-level gate, eradicating the monstrous threats that once plagued humanity. No one knew his true identity, only that he was the strongest hunter to ever exist. Then, one day, he vanished. With his disappearance, the gates stopped appearing, and the world entered an era of peace. Hunters retired, governments stabilized, and people moved on. But they never forgot the man who had saved them all. His name remained in history—an untouchable myth. Until now. Ten years later, the Calamity Killer returns—but something is wrong. His overwhelming power is gone, leaving him a shadow of his former self. Worse, his reappearance triggers something terrifying… the gates have begun opening once more. Once a prodigy who started clearing gates at just 15, he now faces a world that still remembers him as a legend—but he is no longer the invincible warrior they once knew. Weakened but not broken, he must train relentlessly to reclaim his former glory, all while uncovering the truth: Why did he lose his power? Why are the gates returning? And this time… can he stop what’s coming?

(* my book is very different so if you are small minded cunt like webnovel please walk away now) the world is a mess. you are either strong enough to deal with it or you are forced to depend on others to deal with it for you. special operatives have become not so special as monsters/beasts have become to frequent an occurrence. A new generation however, seek to change that. after coming in contact with the hibernating champions of the past the world is aware of the seriousness of their situation. you don't have a choice but to adapt. what is more suited to adapting than a shadow. trained to serve he defied. raised with an ounce of kindness he becomes heartless. born as an anomaly he won't stop until his footprints cover the world. born without a legacy and trained in whorehouse, mikelangelo cluster isn't the average person. he was vengeful and then wicked then strong then stronger and finally he became an endless stream of growth. cly isn't interested in doing much but if he isn't giving the choice he would destroy whoever took that choice or beat them up till they put it back. In deep sleep Egos power increases and things would have to start changing quickly the champions would arise from all corners of the world. they would fight. (so action is assured) they would die. (so vengeance is assured) The enemies are coming from all sides with all sorts of power and all sorts of forms. The sensible ones left have declared the highest state of emergency. " This is code, Black."

In a world where reality is fragile, where space twists and shatters at the touch of unseen forces, a lone assassin walks the edge between existence and oblivion. Known only as the Riftborn, he is neither man nor myth, he is the harbinger of silent terror, an enigma who strikes without warning and vanishes without a trace. Gifted or cursed with the ability to summon Riftborn Harbingers, spectral warriors birthed from the chaos of the Riftstorm, he is an army unto himself. Each shadow he casts can kill. Each step he takes warps the battlefield. Fear itself fuels his power, and as panic spreads, so does his dominion over space and time. But the Rift is not a tool, it is a living force, a storm that hungers. The more he wields it, the closer he inches toward losing control. When a mission goes wrong, and he is forced to summon beyond his limit, the world is thrown into a nightmare of his own making. Now, hunted by those who once sought to control him and feared by those who never saw him coming, he must walk a razor-thin path: master the Riftstorm before it consumes him, or become the very catastrophe he was trained to unleash. The storm is rising. The shadows stir. And the assassin who was never meant to be seen... is about to make his presence known.

(New author so I'm just writing this new idea in my free time) Join Daniel Shade, an average Mechanical Engineering University student, as he gets a second chance at life. After a freak accident he finds himself waking up in a new but all so familiar world. This story is a reincarnation story with a main character sent to the Marvel world with Technomancer powers/abilities. *still getting used to writing my stories so helpful criticism is welcomed. just don't expect a regular update schedule until I figure out where I want to go with this.