Cultist

Darin was just a simple blacksmith. He wanted a quiet life, a steady job, and maybe enough money to fix the hole in his roof. But fate had other plans. Thanks to an unfortunate mix of coincidences, a ridiculous prophecy, and some very excitable villagers, Darin suddenly finds himself labeled as the reincarnation of an ancient, all-powerful Dark Lord. Now, knights want to slay him, cultists want to worship him, and political schemers want to manipulate him, all while he desperately tries to convince everyone that he is just some guy. With misunderstandings piling up faster than he can escape them, Darin must navigate a world that insists on making him its next great villain… whether he likes it or not. A comedy of mistaken identity, accidental power plays, and one very confused protagonist, I Was Mistaken for the Reincarnated Evil Overlord is a lighthearted fantasy adventure where every denial only makes things worse.

Lionel always believed his life was ordinary—until he started seeing ghosts. What was once an ordinary existence turns into a nightmare as spirits haunt his every waking moment, some begging for help, others seeking to drag him into the abyss. Determined to keep a low profile, he hones his strange ability to exorcise spirits, quietly making a living as an underground ghost hunter. But fate has other plans. During the town festival, a rampaging spirit wreaks havoc, and Lionel, in a moment of desperation, exorcises it before a massive crowd. Overnight, he becomes a hero and a freak. Just as things couldn’t get worse, Lionel receives a mysterious letter, inviting him to the Etiril Academy, a hidden institution for those who wield power beyond the mortal plane. Here, everyone is a ‘normal’ cultivator, except Lionel. Worse, the spirits he exorcises don’t simply vanish; they whisper to him, leave traces behind, and change him in ways even he doesn’t understand. Now, hunted by cultists, distrusted by his peers, and drawn into a centuries-old conspiracy, Lionel must uncover the truth behind his power before it consumes him. Because the ghosts aren’t just haunting him anymore. They’re waiting for him.

What happens when a reincarnation goes horribly wrong? Oran Farrow is not who he used to be. The soul inhabiting his body was once a sick man on earth, suffering from chronic pain and despair. He prayed for an end to his torment, and death answered. Only death wasn’t the end, it was a new beginning. Now in a different world, with a body and name that are not his own, he must learn to navigate a world of monsters and magic. For most people dealing with demon cultists, a lovesick necromancer, and worst of all, being a shambling corpse, would be hard. But after the life he’s had, Oran couldn’t be happier!

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

The humans were blessed by the great Arch Angels. They were given gifts from God and favored because they were made in his image. Resentment grew amongst the other races, leaving the humans in perpetual war against their brothers and sisters. The invasion of monsters into their realm created destruction and death throughout the human realm. What was once a flourishing land built to prosper was now left in ruin, with cities created to be fortresses. Even their own kind has begun to side with the monsters. An Angel heard a child's cry and decided it was time to begin God's plan. A four-armed monster called an ogre would be the child's savior, possibly a savior to many. He called forth the ogre's name, Asura, the mad dog of the great king. Forced into a new realm unknown to his kind, Asura must traverse a land that holds deep animosity towards him. With cultists threatening his life and the humans wanting him dead, what must he do to ensure his safety?

"Oh Lord Lunareio, you are the only one who can save our world." ... My name is Rikuya Takatsuki, and I didn’t ask to be summoned to some fantasy world with my classmates. But there I was, expected to be a hero and protect the Kingdom from Realm Eaters, dimensional monsters chewing through reality. Apparently, all the races summoned forth heroes of legend, which was sort of a shocker to me since it wasn’t the cliché "slay the demon king" trope. Sounds cool, right? Wrong. While everyone else got flashy powers and legendary classes, I was slapped with the FFF Auto Hero class—no skills, no perks, and no respect. The kingdom handed me some pocket change and politely told me to scram. Fine by me. I was all set on enjoying the easy life in this new world anyways, when out of nowhere a bunch of cultists kidnapped me, claiming I’m their prophesied god or whatever. They gave me a mansion, unlimited snacks, and zero responsibilities, so of course, I played along. But then my so-called useless class kicked in. Turns out Auto Hero means my body hijacks itself whenever there’s danger, turning me into some kind of unstoppable killing machine. Efficient? Sure. Ethical? Not so much. Now everyone thinks I’m this terrifying cult leader who takes down monsters, corrupt kings, and anyone dumb enough to stand in my way. While my classmates enjoy their shiny hero lives, I’m here in the shadows, leading a cult, toppling kingdoms, and pretending I have some grand plan. The truth? I’m just winging it. I mean... what’s the worst that could happen?

Living his entire life dedicated to the Laurels of Rest was actually quite fruitful for Terrance. Being born and raised within the cult, following their ideals of work and worship led him to being not only favored by but even receiving a blessing from their patron demigod of slothful indulgence. But that was before the entire cult, himself included, was massacred by a supposed "hero"! Terrance's final moments were those filled with regret and longing, until his final moments were stripped away from him. Faced with his patron demi-god, and offered a late entry spot as their emissary in a struggle for influence against six opposing forces on a new world, what other choice did our cultist have except to jump at the opportunity! After all, how do you rest on your laurels without earning them first? Reborn in a new body, it's gonna take every ounce of work ethic ever drilled into Terrance to overcome the decade long gap his contemporaries have over him. What to Expect - Hardworking (Ex)Cultist Protagonist - Slowburn Magic Progression - Slice-of-Life Moments - Intricate Magic System - Atypical Governmental Structure - Multiple Characters and occasional Other Perspectives - Weak (ish) to Strong (kinda) - Also on other plats

Achem Powers was a man going nowhere. A failure in life, in love, and in career, he never imagined that his story would truly begin only after his death—or what should have been his death. Instead, he awoke in a brutal medieval world where swords and sorcery dictated fate, where betrayal lurked in every shadow, and where ancient horrors clawed their way back into existence. Thrown into a deadly game of survival, Achem refuses to be a pawn. He forges unlikely alliances with Lysara, a hardened warrior with a tragic past, and Garron, a battle-worn mercenary with a sharp wit. Together, they navigate a world rife with treachery, war, and dark magic that defies reason. Their journey leads them to a horrifying truth: Achem is not the only one from the 21st century to have been transported here. Another outsider, one who seems to know more than he lets on, hints that their presence in this world is no accident. Someone—or something—has drawn them here with a purpose. As they dig deeper, they uncover whispers of an ancient and forbidden force—the Abyss Doctrine. A once-mighty kingdom sought to harness its power, only to fall into ruin, consumed by the horrors they created. But the Doctrine never truly died. Cultists, warlocks, and fanatics have begun to stir again, seeking to resurrect the nightmare that once devoured civilizations. Faced with monstrous abominations, blood-soaked battles, and the looming dread of a world teetering on the brink of darkness, Achem and his companions must decide: will they fight against fate, or will they become part of the abyss that stares back? Because in this world, power is everything. And the only way to survive... is to take it.

In a world submerged in chaos and madness, Lucas Hall is thrust into the Global Maritime Survival Game, where survival is a matter of life or death. Lucas now pilots the cursed ghost ship Nightmare, as he explores a vast and hostile ocean filled with Cthulhu creatures, twisted cultists. The sea is an unforgiving place, where danger lurks at every turn: deep-sea monsters, merciless storms, and the ever-looming threat of the Black Fog. Players must scavenge for resources, assemble a crew of survivors, and navigate deadly waters, all while unraveling the horrific mysteries that lie beneath the waves. But the deeper they go, the more their sanity is tested. The boundaries between friend and foe blur, and the call of the Cthulhu gods grows stronger with every passing moment. As Lucas delves deeper into the unknown, he faces a choice that could decide the fate of humanity itself. Will he embrace the madness and join the dark cults that worship ancient horrors, or will he fight to retain his humanity and lead the charge against the ever-encroaching darkness? A thrilling blend of Cthulhu horror, cyberpunk survival, and maritime adventure awaits. This is a gripping tale of survival, power struggles, and the terrifying unknown. Only one thing is certain—no one leaves the sea unchanged. Will you join Lucas on this harrowing journey into the depths of madness, or will the Nightmare consume you first?

In the bustling streets of Lagos, we follow the journey of Emeka, a young and determined Lagos boy from a struggling family. Raised amidst societal pressures and economic hardship, Emeka faces personal struggles from a young age, especially with his father's alcoholism and abusive behavior towards his family.Despite the challenges, Emeka dreams of thriving in the city as an Igbo youth, aiming to carve out a name for himself that commands respect and awe. His interests lie in becoming physically stronger, mastering street fighting skills, and navigating the complexities of relationships with women.Emeka's closest ally is Ayo, a deadly cultist feared by many, who stands by Emeka's side through thick and thin. Along with other friends and a wise mentor, Emeka navigates the gritty streets of Lagos, facing adversities such as the gruesome death of his father and the gang rape of his sister by a group of cultists.The novel delves deep into the intricacies of romance, family ties, and friendship, all against the backdrop of a city teeming with danger and opportunity. With a mix of Pidgin English, Yoruba language, and standard English, the characters come to life, each with their unique struggles and aspirations.As Emeka and his companions confront rival gangs, societal injustices, and personal demons, they strive to rise above their circumstances and claim their place in the vibrant tapestry of Lagos life. "City's Edge: The Rise of Emeka" is a gripping tale of resilience, ambition, and the enduring power of brotherhood in the face of adversity.

Allen’s life came to an abrupt end thanks to train-kun hugging him too tightly. But death was only the beginning. Reborn into a world of magic and adventure, Allen expected to live out his second chance as some kind of hero. Unfortunately, his reality is far less glamorous: no overpowered abilities, no world-saving quests, and no clue what he's supposed to do next. Yet, he was content. He never had a decent family, so when an elf took him in... it was like magic. Allen or rather Sol decides to give this life a decent shot; finding friends, training a bit, and relaxing. Life was good...until it wasn't (courtesy of yours truly).

The latest VRMMORPG, Mysterious Fog World, offers limitless adventure—but only for those daring enough to brave its ever-shifting fog. Within its depths, lurk ancient horrors, mad cultists, and eldritch abominations waiting to claim the weak. Opportunities exist for the bold. Lost treasures, forbidden knowledge, and even the rumored potions that grant paths to godhood—if you can survive long enough to claim them. But as players venture deeper, whispers spread. Strange disappearances. Pain that lingers beyond the game. And a question no one dares to ask—is this just a game, or something far more sinister? ------------ Publishing simultaneously on WebNovel, Scribblehub, and Royal Road under the same username. If you enjoy this story and want to support its development, check out my Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/VirtuousSinner

In a universe on the brink of chaos, Aamon, a mortal bound to the eldritch King in Yellow, hunts threats that disrupt cosmic balance. Tasked with eliminating demons, monstrous aberrations, sinners, cultists, and eldritch beings, Aamon wields unearthly powers granted by his master. Traveling across realms, each with unique laws and dangers, Anon acts as both executioner and investigator.

A ritual gone horribly wrong granted him the world's deadliest Class—and now, all he craves is vengeance. Zeth stole the most forbidden ritual magic from a deranged cultist, seizing a Class powered by the blood of his enemies and dark sacrifices. A power so dangerous, its mere use is punishable by an agonizing death. Now, he faces a grim decision: live a life of constant hiding, evading those who would hunt him, or embrace the unholy power and become the hunter, driven to avenge the friends stolen from him by a murderer. For Zeth, the choice is clear. His enemies must die. With every drop of blood spilled, every eldritch ritual invoked, and every demon summoned, he will exact his revenge. Nothing will stand in his way.

Frean never expected to be normal. Born to a cult with an abusive father and neglectful mother she was already handed a bad card, but finding out she was a 'Saintess' made it all the more tiring. Being suddenly forced to go to school to seduce and marry a prince is interesting but not when your 'Love Rival' turns out to be your total type. The Saintess will marry the Prince and defeat the Villainess. Word for word that was their Pope's latest 'prophecy', with it the cultists and her parents urged her to attend the school where the 'Prince' and 'Villainess' attended. With the mission of forming a relationship with the 'Prince', Frean accepted it. Except she plans to marry the Villainess, cuck the Prince and shut down the cult. In any order and NO MATTER WHAT. Read and find out how Frean will go about this when her 'Villainess' might not be her perfect dream lover.

Transported to a medieval world, I become a noble named Field. Soon, I discover a peculiar truth about this realm—women have a chance to awaken as extraordinary "Chosen Ones" with unique abilities and unrivalled beauty. But before Field can celebrate this revelation, he’s sent by his stingy father and alluring stepmother to a desolate, monster-infested wasteland to pioneer new lands! Worse still, the entire empire—no, the entire world—is utterly rotten. Ruthless nobles, cultists worshipping malevolent powers, unfathomable monsters, pervasive conspiracies, and relentless persecution—trouble seems to lurk around every corner. Fine, then! You want to play dirty? Bring it on! Humanity? Who needs it?

The Apocalypse Game has descended upon Earth. Disasters ravage the globe: volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, scorching heatwaves, deadly viruses, and brutal blizzards. In just six months, the planet's population has plummeted by 80%, and civilization teeters on the brink of collapse. Humanity's only hope lies within the Apocalypse Game, a brutal test of survival. Fortunately, Thomas Smyth awakens the [Super Monopoly] game plugin. Starting with a humble subway station, he begins his conquest to buy the world, one property at a time. Purchasing the subway station grants him a secure hideout and the opportunity to eliminate opportunistic refugees, looting their supplies. Acquiring the Crimson Cabaret allows him to take down cultists and obtain rare blueprints. Investing in the General Hospital unlocks a medical facility, providing a steady stream of vital resources. While others struggle to survive each impending disaster, scavenging for scraps and clinging to life by a thread, Thomas Smyth reclines in his resource-laden hideout, surveying his vast map of assets. His only dilemma? Which investment to inspect today.

The war waged between the Four Kingdoms of Jerakko has reached to its final peak. The kingdoms have depleted the last of their armies, equipment and resources, and are slowly starting to crumble under their own weight. As the war shows signs of coming to a close, suddenly a secret cultist regime appears to wipe them out and conquer the continent, and they’ve got an old and ancient evil power backing them. As a last effort to preserve their respective kingdoms and peoples. The monarchs of the Four Kingdoms come together to create a special forces group consisting of a male and female of each the four main races for one purpose only. To root out the cultist threat and neutralize this ancient evil. Can they make the journey to take out the heads of the beast? Or will they be halted by the perils on the way and be too late to save the final sieges on their homelands?

He slowly became aware of his surroundings, the relentless hunger that once clouded his mind starting to lift, allowing clarity to settle in. He had devoured the hero, consumed his essence, his memories, his very soul. Now, fragments of a life that wasn’t his filled his mind. Once, he had been Xorathul, an eldritch god of unimaginable power, feared across worlds. But now? Now, he was just a shadow of that being a voidling, pulled from his realm by foolish cultists and bound to this mortal plane. His only path to reclaim what he had lost, to once again stand at the pinnacle of power, was to consume. To devour. That was his only purpose, the one constant he had known... until he consumed the Hero. Something changed. The memories, the emotions, the humanity it all felt foreign, yet it was creeping into his very core. For the first time, the endless hunger faded. And for the first time, Xorathul or whatever he was now felt something beyond the need to consume. Something almost... human.

Liang Wenyan thought he had left his chaotic past behind, living a quiet life in the city. But one phone call changes everything. When his friend Zhao Heng becomes obsessed with strange, glowing symbols appearing in an abandoned warehouse, Wenyan is reluctantly pulled into the mystery. The symbols defy logic, twisting reality itself, and their discovery marks the beginning of something far more sinister. Whispers echo in the dark, shadows come alive, and an ancient, otherworldly force begins to stir. As Wenyan delves deeper into the origins of the markings, he uncovers a web of secrets that stretches across centuries—cultists, forbidden texts, and horrors beyond human comprehension. Each clue pushes him further into a world where survival means abandoning reason and where madness lurks at every turn. But the markings aren’t just symbols—they’re spreading, infecting people, and altering the fabric of reality. Now, Wenyan must decide: Will he keep running, or will he face the incomprehensible forces threatening to consume everything he holds dear? In a battle against the unknown, Wenyan’s sanity is the price of uncovering the truth. And in this war, ignorance might be the only salvation. Prepare for a journey into madness, cosmic terror, and unspeakable mysteries. Some truths were never meant to be unearthed.

When a mysterious asteroid shatters in Earth's atmosphere, it rains down an alien virus that rewrites the rules of reality, unlocking psionic powers in random people across the world. Ordinary lives are overturned overnight as telekinesis, mind-reading, and abilities beyond comprehension become both gifts and curses. Governments rush to control these powers, twisted cults rise to worship them, and ordinary society begins to fracture. Red, a jaded retail worker, tries to keep his head down even as his own mind-reading abilities awaken. But his quiet life is shattered when he discovers a twisted ritual in the woods near his home—and realizes that humanity's newfound powers have awakened ancient, malevolent forces that hunger for chaos. Amidst all of this, he crosses paths with Jinx, a cunning and mischievous goblin girl with a murky past and sharp survival instincts, who's determined to make her way in this strange new world no matter the cost. As the two of them navigate a world turned hostile, Red and Jinx find themselves hunted by shadowy government agents, ensnared by cultists with their own dark designs, and haunted by monstrous entities born from psionic nightmares. With society unraveling and an unseen war brewing between powerful factions, Red and Jinx have only one choice: to become stronger, fight back, and protect themselves and each other—before they're consumed by the forces they've unleashed.

The strongest supervillain of the world Asura, hailed as the evil lord of destruction, finally fell to the hero after getting betrayed by his subordinates. But an oracle of his resurrection emerged. To defy fate, he decided to transmigrate into a weak runt instead of resurrecting. The supervillain, taking on the name of his host Liam Leonard, now seeks to live his life, join the hero's party to kill the cultists trying to revive him, and then betray the hero at the end. ***** I do write and edit alone, so I'll try my best to keep up by doing some edits whenever a mistake appears. 100 Power stones= +1 chapter

Kai Varenthis, Eldoria's laziest prince, was perfectly content with naps and snack breaks-until he accidentally unlocked the mysterious Shadow element. Now, he's stuck training, fighting cultists, and saving the kingdom, all while trying to avoid breaking a sweat. Between dodging responsibility and mastering his powers, Kai's got a lot on his plate (mostly snacks). Can a lazy genius really be the hero Eldoria needs, or will he just nap through destiny?

Ancient Mysticism had always been one of the most obscure fields of study globally, until that year when humanity discovered the ancient corpses of the Old World gods buried on the Moon. The year when one ancient skeleton after another fell to Earth, so-called science became a joke. Worshippers extolled the names of their gods, burning those who did not revere the divine to ashes, as governments crumbled and those who possessed the godly remains looked down upon everything. In this time of chaos, with cultists rampant, Chen Xiang stood amidst the ruins of order, feeling a chill in his heart: “Fortunately, I was the first to fall.”

Morik has had enough of living. Unfortunately he's kind of immortal, in that every time he dies a god yanks his highly resilient soul to them in order to use it as the foundation to jump start the birth of a brand new universe with another Big Bang which happens again and again.....and again. Until somehow he's summoned to a Universe he has long since left via the tunnel with the bright light (Death, duh) by a group of Cultist with a sacrificial ritual and surprisingly the world he comes back to has a noticeable difference, 40% of the worlds population are now born with some form of superpower, with some able to use such abilities at birth while other bloom into powerhouses later on in their life. Thankfully he picked up a couple of 'tricks' as his time as a universal placeholder for all kinds of Godly and Eldritch beings, so join us as we watch what is essentially a very old man with who tends to have the emotional range of a rock and the soul of his long dead sister residing within him, giving him advice that he never asked for.

“I woke up in a coffin, naked.” Waking up in a coffin, Alina wakes up to a new world. She’ll face off against cultists, robots, mages, monsters, and automatas, and that’s only half of the first day. She’s going to need knowledge, she’s going to need wits, and she’s going to need blood, a lot of it. But first, she needs her underwear. Follow the journey of Alina as she makes her place in the world, that she founds strange, but oddly familiar to Earth. She’ll meet dragon lords, A.I. overlords, warlords, and many other lords on her path of discovering the mystery of Ingrid and the origin of this world. However, it’s hard when all you want to do is bite down on necks. After all, she’s a vampire.

Of Flesh & Bone is set in the dark, decaying city of Viskris, the last remnant of humanity, a place plagued by pollution, disease, and the ever-present threat of the Deadrot - a plague that reanimates the dead into mindless, violent corpses. Viskris is ruled by different factions known as Weavers - powerful individuals capable of warping their organs through arcane Ink - tattoos marking their bodies, giving them their incredible but dangerous powers. Enter a world never seen before, a tale of death & destruction, but also survival, fate and family. Follow the cursed Flesh-Lord Tez I'Zimare - attempting to save the last remains of the city from the warring Weaving Lords, as well as Askala, a cultist refugee trying to find her lost family in this city of death. Weekly chapter releases.

Yet another RAY got his story featured by the author. Leo is an orphan from very young age. Cursed with an ability due to his heritagen not by blood, but by soul. One day, out of nowhere. He was peacefully playing game and an enemy of his progenitor found him and hunt him down before helplessly killed. But, a RAY cannot enter the Cycle of Reincarnation. He instead found himself awake in another world, on a ritual site of some Eldritch God cultists summoning an Eldritch God. Why is he summoned through this method? He didn't know and only time will tell as he uncover his heritage and his existence. Cover Art not mine. I snag it from Google. It belongs to Shimhaq from Twitter/X

Follow Seth an friends as they uncover secrets of the world they thought they once knew. With peril around every corner cultists possibility of magic and much more