Astral S

Zen enters the forsaken forest to hunt a monster for its core, hoping to save his struggling town. With the help of a mysterious figure, he secures the core—but its secret could bring either salvation or doom. When the Knights come hunting, Zen is forced to flee, leaving everything behind. Now, in his pursuit of freedom, he must face the empire’s enforcers, unravel dark conspiracies, and fight for the survival of his people.

a calamity once shook the earth and made it seem like extinction of all was certain however amidst the ashes of destruction the earth sudden awakened a latent power which seeped out from its core, transforming the earth and it's inhabitants and granting humans miraculous powers called ABILITIES which were powered by the energy which humans had evolved to harness. plants and animals on the other hand continuously evolved into terrifying beasts with slight semblance to their weaker predecessors. Now, over 3000 years later a mysterious young boy surrounded by strange circumstances,a past shrouded in mystery , and an unusual aura surrounding him finds himself with a mysterious system and in the prestigious sentinel military academy now with a new unknown ally in the form of the system Zen is on a mission for so much more than he knows. will he succeed? especially with literal and figurative ghosts from his past coming back to haunt them and pieces of their mysterious past coming to haunt him? ( wait did i say "them" and "their"? oops spoilers!) [important message] okay so the novel starts out a bit slow with little to no action scenes and more about providing info on the world and the MC Also,truth is i was confused about what to put as a warning notice or whether to put one at all because although the novel might contain some salty language there's really nothing too extreme. also I'd like to guarantee that there are no smut scenes. there might be some times when it almost happens or it did and I might not just go into it in detail or skip it altogether. plus there might be some times with extreme gore and torture both physical and psychological (mostly psychological) especially considering I want who as far as you know is the MC and most characters surrounding him to be as heartless as possible , and I want it to be clear that the MC is by no means a good person and won't hesitate to do some morally questionable stuff to achieve his goals,although not without reason. one last thing is that at first it might seem like I'm trying to make him powerful from the start for no reason but it's mostly due to specific circumstances. okay bye!

—¿Qué puede no gustarme de mi nueva vida después de transmigrar a un mundo centrado en mascotas? Hay criaturas poderosas de todas formas y tamaños. Pueden ser compañeros mimosos, ayudantes en tu vida diaria, exploradores audaces o luchadores fuertes. O todas las anteriores. No está mal, ¿eh? Tengo una familia, pero el hecho queda completamente eclipsado por mi hermana menor —dijo él—. Ella me odia profundamente, y se asegura de que lo sepa. Todos. Los. Días. —¿Mencioné que ella es asquerosamente talentosa mientras que yo soy un fracasado? Uno terriblemente guapo, eso sí. Tengo carta blanca para dirigir el negocio familiar por mi cuenta. Una pequeña y pintoresca tienda de mascotas. Habría sido genial si no fuera por el hecho de que el dueño anterior de este cuerpo nació con CERO afinidad para manejar Mascotas Astrales... No sería una transmigración adecuada sin un truco o un sistema para allanar mi camino hacia la grandeza, ¿no crees? Tengo uno, pero no sé si estaría mejor sin él... ¡Bienvenido al Mundo de las Mascotas Astrales!"

In a world where destiny intertwines with choice, meet Velvet Goon Kaiser—an ordinary adventurer who bravely left behind a life of privilege. Armed only with a goddess-bestowed passive ability of luck, he embarks on a solitary journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. As fate unfolds, Velvet finds himself not just battling foes and exploring uncharted territories, but also gradually attracting a captivating array of lovers who become his companions on this adventure. Join him as he navigates challenges and deepening relationships, where fortune smiles upon the bold and love blossoms in the most unexpected ways!

Dos siglos después de la Gran Guerra, la paz entre humanos y hombres lobo finalmente se logró, o eso creen todos. Los hombres lobo reinan como dioses, y los humanos permanecen alegremente inconscientes de su verdadero lugar en el nuevo orden mundial. Para mantener este frágil equilibrio, cada año, un puñado de humanos "afortunados" son seleccionados de varios distritos para asistir a la Academia Lunaris, una institución prestigiosa que promete gloria, estatus y una oportunidad de mezclarse con la élite. Los elegidos son considerados como los pocos afortunados, destinados a casarse con poderosos alfa y ascender como luna. Este año, Violet Purple está entre las elegidas, para sorpresa de todos. Para una niña huérfana adoptada por una prostituta deshonrada, esto es un boleto dorado para una vida mejor o eso le dicen. Pero la Academia Lunaris no es el paraíso que pintan ser. Todo lo que Violet y sus compañeros humanos han aprendido es una mentira. Los humanos están lejos de ser iguales; son peones en un juego mucho más grande. La academia no es más que una jaula dorada, y los estudiantes son corderos llevados al matadero, juguetes para que los alfas jueguen en sus despiadados juegos. Para empeorar las cosas, Violet atrae la atención de los jugadores más peligrosos de este juego, los Cuatro del Terror: el Alfa del Norte, Alfa del Sur, Alfa del Este y Alfa del Oeste. Cada uno es más peligroso, más retorcido y más poderoso que el anterior. Pero incluso entre ellos, los alfas están divididos, cada uno con sus propias ambiciones mortales. Sin embargo, todos tienen los ojos puestos en ella. Esperan que Violet se sume al juego, que siga la línea como los otros que adoran a sus pies, que se rompa bajo sus juegos. Pero Violet no es como los demás. Ella se niega a inclinarse. Ella los desafiará a todos.

Dois séculos após a Grande Guerra, a paz entre humanos e lobisomens finalmente foi alcançada, ou assim todos acreditam. Lobisomens reinam como deuses, e os humanos permanecem blissfully inconscientes de seu verdadeiro lugar na nova ordem mundial. Para manter esse frágil equilíbrio, a cada ano, um punhado de humanos "sortudos" é selecionado de vários distritos para frequentar a Lunaris Academy, uma instituição prestigiosa que promete glória, status e uma chance de se misturar com a elite. Os escolhidos são celebrados como os poucos sortudos, destinados a casar-se com poderosos alfas e ascender como luna. Este ano, Violet Purple está entre os escolhidos, para surpresa de todos. Para uma garota órfã adotada por uma prostituta desonrada, este é um bilhete dourado para uma vida melhor, ou pelo menos é o que dizem a ela. Mas a Lunaris Academy não é o paraíso que aparenta ser. Tudo o que Violet e seus companheiros humanos foram ensinados é uma mentira. Os humanos estão longe de serem iguais; são peões em um jogo muito maior. A academia é nada mais do que uma gaiola dourada, e os alunos são cordeiros levados ao abate, brinquedos para os alfas se divertirem em seus jogos impiedosos. Para piorar as coisas, Violet chama a atenção dos jogadores mais perigosos deste jogo, os Quatro do Terror: o Alfa do Norte, Alfa do Sul, Alfa do Leste e Alfa do Oeste. Cada um é mais perigoso, mais perverso e mais poderoso que o anterior. Mas mesmo entre si, os alfas estão divididos, cada um com suas próprias ambições mortais. Ainda assim, todos têm os olhos sobre ela. Eles esperam que Violet siga o fluxo, caia na linha como os outros que adoram aos seus pés, se quebre sob seus jogos. Mas Violet não é como os outros. Ela se recusa a se curvar. Ela vai desafiá-los a todos.

Sixteen year-old Dylan Mercer was dying until he stole a cure from NovaGen, the biotech giant that established in Claiborne county and promised the society to offer medical miracle. But their “miracle” came with a catch: tons of deadly side effects from an ancient, otherworldly source. Now, Dylan’s veins hum with a primeval code that isn’t human. His hands crackle with energy that could level cities. And NovaGen wants their property back. As hunters close in and the alien code rewrites his mind, Dylan must choose: surrender the weapon festering inside him… or let it burn. But some forces aren’t meant to be controlled and this one hungers to raze the world that created it. A dying boy’s theft becomes a celestial storm. Can he outrun his cure—or is he the disaster?

Raphael loves women in relationships. It's always been a problem of his. He just can't help it. And now that he's been accepted into the Magical Five Schools, a place filled with some of the most beautiful women he has ever seen, he's able to live out his fantasy to even greater lengths. The Five Queens... The Five Dragons... all for him to take. But his addiction puts him in difficult situations. Some so serious that even his life is put at risk. How will he navigate this new environment, whilst living his life to his most lustful desires? With the help of his unique powers and being granted the S-Rank, Raphael Brooks' will surely live an adventurous life in the Nation of Vailstone.

The secret to feeding a crew of hungry alien pirates? A contract with a demon. Lusac is just a lowly member of a space pirate crew in the civil war-plagued Cinder Rock Galaxy. But everything changes for him one day when the Demon in his fridge offers him a system. Finally, Lusac can level up and unlock new [skills]. The only catch? It’s a cooking system. And [Chef] Lusac has no experience in the kitchen. As Lusac and his crewmates travel along The Astral Highway (a messy network of wormholes connecting the entire galaxy) plundering rich planets and taking on jobs from wealthy clients, will he be able to use his new system to become more than just a decent cook? What To Expect: -Weak to strong MC -Secondary FMC with intersecting storylines -Action interspersed with cozy cooking chapters -A vast, unique galaxy where Humans are NOT the dominant species "Cooking" designates a cooking chapter [V] designates a Varyna chapter Release Schedule: Daily by 13:15 EST For the 10 latest chapters, please visit the official TAH Patreon! patreon.com/Raine3 **This is story is a joint project by Currer, Acton, and Elis Raine. It is also available on Royal Road.**

100 years ago the demons waged a fierce war on the 5 realms, only to be eventually sealed within their own domain. Fast forward almost 10 years later, and the demon known as Belial discovers a method to break free from his confinement. Emerging into what appears to be an idyllic new world, Belial is filled with hope, perceiving it as a true paradise. However, as Belial embarks on his journey, to find a way uncover the truth behind the war and to unseal his people, soon the façade of this seemingly perfect realm begins to crumble, revealing a sinister truth lurking just beneath the surface. The once-promised land transforms into a nightmarish labyrinth, harboring mysteries foretold. Compelled to confront the consequences of his choices, Belial becomes entangled in a treacherous web of lies and mysteries. Every step he takes risks everything he holds dear, challenging him to his very core.

Astral is a man who is heavy into history. This leads him to find out something new about himself that he never knew. He gains a special set of powers and is able to explore history for longer. He then is able to explore what else the galaxy has to offer while continually going forward in time. Going so far forward that time itself goes in a circle. Keeping his friends safe from the hands of time. He becomes a warrior on a universal scale and leads him and a company of people vs the rest of the universe. Shattering his mind. Will we see Astral repair himself or will he be forever shattered?

Two centuries after the Great War, peace between humans and werewolves was finally achieved, or so everyone believes. Werewolves reign like gods, and humans remain blissfully unaware of their true place in the new world order. To maintain this fragile balance, each year, a handful of "lucky" humans are selected from various districts to attend Lunaris Academy, a prestigious institution that promises glory, status, and a chance to mingle with the elite. Those chosen are hailed as the lucky few, destined to marry powerful alphas and rise as luna. This year, Violet Purple is among the chosen, much to everyone's surprise. For an orphaned girl adopted by a disgraced prostitute, this is a golden ticket to a better life or so she's told. But Lunaris Academy isn’t the paradise it’s painted to be. Everything Violet and her fellow humans have been taught is a lie. Humans are far from equal; they're pawns in a much larger game. The academy is nothing but a gilded cage, and the students are lambs led to slaughter, playthings for the alphas to toy with in their ruthless games. To make matters worse, Violet catches the attention of the most dangerous players in this game, the Terror Four: the Alpha of the North, Alpha of the South, Alpha of the East, and Alpha of the West. Each one is more dangerous, more twisted, and more powerful than the last. But even among themselves, the alphas are divided, each with their own deadly ambitions. Yet, they all have their eyes on her. They expect Violet to play along, to fall in line like the others who worship at their feet, to break under their games. But Violet isn’t like the others. She refuses to bow. She’ll defy them all. *********** With a grin that made her uneasy, he handed the application to her. “Approve this one.” Principal Jameson’s curiosity got the better of her as she took the paper from him, her eyes scanning the text. Almost immediately, her breath caught in her throat, her eyes widening in disbelief. “What the...?” “It’s perfect, isn’t it?” Asher’s voice was almost gleeful. Fucking psychopath! Jameson could hardly believe what she was reading. “Mr. Nightshade, with all due respect, this applicant….this girl just admitted to—” She couldn’t even finish the sentence, still horrified at the explicit nature of the application. Taking a deep breath, she continued, “I’m sorry, but I cannot approve this.” “She’s issued me a challenge,” Archer said, a dark gleam in his eyes. “What?” “‘Wait till you see me in bed,’” he repeated the bold line from the application, his grin widening. “And I can’t wait to find out.” “Mr. Nightshade—” He stood up, cutting off her protest as he fixed her with an intense stare. “Approve the application. I won’t ask again.” Without waiting for her response, Asher strode out of the office, confident she would follow his orders. He always got what he wanted. Archer Nightshade walked down the hall, a spring in his step. For the first time in a long while, he felt alive, his blood pulsing with excitement. The other Cardinal Alphas had no idea what he was up to, but it would soon hit them. He’d just set the game in motion. And the target was Violet Purple. It was game on. Note : This is not your average werewolf story. Eveything you think you know about werewolves would be challenged in this book. And yes, it is reverse harem. Do give the book a try.

In the galaxy of Shunya, where astral energy reigned supreme, war was the natural order. Middle and low-level worlds clashed endlessly, each striving to break the elusive Level 25 cap, a threshold that only a rare few could surpass. What began as small skirmishes, driven by greed and necessity, soon spiraled into full-scale wars. Empires bled, kingdoms burned, and cities crumbled to dust. But when conquest within a world was no longer enough, warriors turned their gaze outward, invading distant realms, subjugating worlds, and harvesting the astral cores of beasts and humans alike. For those who sought power, the path forward was paved in blood. And amidst the carnage, something unnatural was born. From a sea of blood, an Entity awakened, adrift in a world of war, with no memory of his past or identity. Accompanied by a wolf and an old man, he set forth on a journey to uncover the truth, unknowingly carrying the power to reshape the fate of worlds.

The wheel of fate has begun to turn—the final battle between light and the Abyss is about to unfold. On the Astral Continent, every soul’s destiny is written by the stars, and the Twenty-Eight Star Guardians uphold the balance of the heavens and earth. Yet now, darkness encroaches upon this land—the Legion of Dusk has risen. They worship the power of the Abyss, hunting down the Star Guardians in a relentless bid to overturn the order of the world. Adrian Jiao—heir to the Azure Dragon Constellation, once the pride of his family. But in a single night, his home was reduced to ashes, his kin slaughtered, and his once-beloved elder brother, Calem, succumbed to the Abyss, becoming the commander of the Legion. Forced into exile, Adrian was left with nothing but grief, rage, and a thirst for vengeance. Yet when the chains of fate shattered, his dormant bloodline awakened—the Jiao Spear emerged, and the power of the Azure Dragon was reborn! However, vengeance is only the beginning. The world is far more treacherous than he ever imagined. The Legion of Dusk’s sinister plot—a scheme that threatens the very stars. The betrayal of the Fallen Stars—a deception hidden between light and shadow. The gathering of the Four Guardian Beasts—a legacy buried in history. The loosening of the Abyssal Gate—a lock that binds another world. Destiny is not absolute—it can be defied. When the Azure Dragon Spear is unleashed, the very heavens shall tremble! Yet when the truth is unveiled, Adrian will come to realize—light and darkness were never truly opposed. The fate of the stars had been bound to the Abyss all along. Light is not always pure. Darkness is not the end. As the Azure Dragon Spear is raised once more, he will forge his own path and reshape this shattered world.

Fair warning that each chapter is 4k words long The machinations of the Gods above are beyond mortal comprehension, but during their machinations, a young boy was born Flux Struck with plans beyond human capacity placed onto his shoulders. During the time when the sun and moon changed hands over the skies above, the child faced the void and had his heart beat in line with the birth and death of a new star. Now grown up, the once young child of turbulent times born flux struck now a one armed man who knows the streets fixed his mechanical arm onto his shoulder. And with his newfound growth, the man was placed with newfound burdens. But honestly speaking? Ester Echo welcomed the challenge

A world that turned into a game in an instant. In the midst of it all, I awakened an EX-rank ability. Devouring all kinds of rewards and corrupting every female. Harem | System | Hypnosis | Apocalypse

Un monde unique et étrange rempli de mystère sur son histoire que ce soit lors du commencement ou de sa finalité.

A war broke out that killed the major protagonist, Tatin. The Fire-bringers held a decent burial for the hero of the wolf-dom. After he died, the war continued and there were major movements in the earth's surface such as earthquakes, floods, fires, and plagues. Marilyn woke up one day to find that she was alone in the house that Matthias left. Andrea and Lobo were clearly two of the survivors among the Fire-bringers. Inauspiciously, the contrarians, Jezebel, Bella, and Umberto had also survived--first resurfacing in the new timeline without recognition of the past, but travelling to the old world, they had the same ambitious desire to grab power and wealth by finishing Andrea and Lobo and his family. Meanwhile, Apollo 2, Hugh, Julius, and Matthias got trapped in the Rainbow Kingdom. Isabella, Josh, Jan, and Fr. Robert knew that they had to close the portal to the past and so found themselves back in the old mansion to aid the Fire-bringers.

Tom Scott never intended to become a hero. Accidentally summoned to another world after the true hero had already arrived, he was left to carve his own path. Over the years, his incredible skill and tenacity earned him the title of an S-class adventurer, celebrated and respected across the land. But after a decade of relentless quests and battles, Tom yearns for peace. Memories of a serene countryside—its lush green forests, golden wheat fields, and a tranquil lake—call out to him. Determined to leave the chaos behind, he sets his sights on this idyllic haven to start a new chapter in life. Yet, even in retirement, the world has a way of pulling adventurers back into its fold. Can Tom truly find the quiet life he seeks, or will his past follow him to the countryside? author's note: I have used that name so redundantly on my reruns of Stardew Valley

In a fantasy world where various power types called 'Eyes' exists, Kyousuke a young man lives his life with his family in peace and love, until his life got turned around and lost a large amount of his family due to various factors. Due to this he joins a group of Vigilantes called 'Stray S' filled with people who also suffered the same or almost the same events throughout their lives, they fight various enemies and villains to uphold peace...but there are more twists to the story than it might seem.

The world is inhabited by two types of people: Humans and Irregulars. While Humans, who make up the majority, enjoy equality across different classes and cultures, Irregulars are a marginalized minority often kept separate from society. Their supernatural abilities, either inherited or awakened during adolescence, mark them as different, and often, dangerous. Three unique perspectives are about to collide: Elliot: A foster kid who stumbles into the wrong place at the wrong time, only to discover that he is an Irregular. Up until now, he's lived as a human, but his world is about to change in ways he never expected. Wendy: A determined young cop searching for her missing partner. While investigating a restricted area, she encounters Elliot and takes him in for questioning, unaware that this meeting will change the course of her mission. Devlon: A boy classified as an Irregular for as long as he can remember, kept hidden from the public eye. His life has been one of isolation-until now. With society pushing for Irregulars and Humans to integrate, tensions are rising. Each of these three faces a world that demands change, but how they respond could alter the future for both groups. When their small worlds collide, will events finally lead to peace between humans and irregulars? Or will this spark a new conflict altogether?

Há nove anos, a humanidade quase pereceu no dia em que monstros emergiram das Fendas – conhecidas como masmorras – que apareceram pelo mundo todo. Quando toda esperança parecia perdida, um seleto grupo despertou como Caçadores equipados com um Sistema. Graças a eles, a civilização se recuperou mais rápido do que se esperaria após o apocalipse. Entretanto, outro conflito se apresentou mais tarde: quanto mais os Caçadores usavam seus poderes, mais rapidamente perdiam a sanidade. Felizmente, entre as Pessoas Despertas, existe um grupo classificado pelo Sistema como Guias – e somente esses Guias têm o poder de acalmar os Caçadores e trazê-los de volta à razão. Parece ótimo, não é? Mas o que acontece quando um Civil está em um relacionamento com um Caçador que tem uma alta taxa de compatibilidade com seu Guia? “Vamos terminar, Wonhee.” Sim, isso é o que acontece quando seu namorado Caçador tem uma taxa de compatibilidade de 76% com seu Guia. Wonhee foi dispensada pelo seu namorado de longa data porque ela é apenas uma Civil... ... ou pelo menos foi o que ela pensou.

Fire fills the fields around Haru and the demon lords left hand, one of his strongest demons to have by his side. The two of them have been locked in battle for a little while now, creating shockwaves with each blow. "Fighting against me is useless, heroes won't change anything that's happening. Just die for me here and at least maybe you can have a story passed on." The Demon says with a smirk behind his mask. "People will be safe once we deal with all of you." Haru responds back with a confident tone and a serious expression on his face. The battle continues for a while longer before Haru finally beats him, but at a cost. "No one expected you to win but there was a contingency plan. You won't be remembered by anyone, everything about you will be gone. hahaha." The Demon laughs after saying what he needed to. A sharp pain goes through his head as the demon dies on the ground before him. "A curse? What kind of bullshit is that." Haru says with a bit of anger in his voice. How will he deal with this curse? Did everyone really forget about him, is this a good thing? This story will be looking towards daily updates. I look forward to the support of those who read! I hope you enjoy. Cover Help: Soho_Tatsuya Schedule: Daily. (1-4 chapters a day) powerstones would be appreciated but feedback is always better :) Bonus: Golden tickets mean extra chapter updates :) Power Stones give motivation and if we reach 100, Extra chapter for each time it's achieved. all support is optional, but is much appreciated I do have a discord server too! Feel free to join and bring it back to life https://discord.gg/KSRRq597Hp

If you had told the actual fifteen years old Jin Seok Yoon just how messed up his life was going to get in the future, he would have jumped off the cliff without any hesitation and not even his beloved master would've been able to stop him. The mere fact that he hasn't died yet is nothing less then a miracle itself. 'How are so familiar with all these novel tropes ?' His Daughter had once asked him innocently, she knew he wasn't the type of person who usually read fantasy for leisure or amusement. So the fact that Jin Seok Yoon knew the topics such as Isekai, Reverse Isekai, and age regression was a surprise to her. Not much to him though. He has always complained to her during tea time that 'This author is not good at writing...' or ' No! That isn't how it happens. When you get Isekiaed you usually feel...' But Looking back at his life maybe it was great that he hadn't jumped in the end after all.

Xia Ling doesn’t want to die. Not only does she not want to die, she also wants to live wildly and coolly in this era! What does it matter if the first generation of rich people are too bad? Just be worse than him! What does it matter if the two schemers plotting against you are unpredictable and always digging pits for her to jump into ? Just be better at digging pits than them! What does it matter if her childhood sweetheart married a polished college classmate for the sake of his future? She found someone with even better connections to marry! … In every case, who knows who will end up outplayed!

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