Duel Cult

In a steampunk world full of steam technology, a mysterious crystal capable of granting extraordinary powers, the Aetherium Crystal. It is the reason for the battle between the secret organization Vanguard Legion and the dark cult The Shattered Star. Bayu, a runaway with a dark past as a subject of crystal experiments, finds himself with the unexpected power to turn machines into weapons and armor. With his powers, he joins the Vanguard Legion to fight the threat of the Crystal Abomination-humans modified by the power of crystals by the global enemy, the shattered star. However, behind this conflict lies a dark mystery about the origins of the Aetherium crystal and Bayu's destiny that will determine the fate of the world.

Being pulled through a portal hidden in the bathroom at work? Check. Being mistaken for a prince? Check. Accidentally (but not really) summoning a demon king? Check. Stumbling headfirst into a world of magic, political intrigue, and strange dreams? Check, check, check. When he went to work a few days before his twentieth birthday, Perry never expected to be pulled through a portal into an impossible world where magic, demons, and gods are real. He also didn't expect to be kidnapped by a blood cult. And then have to battle undead warriors. And then to be kidnapped. Again. It's been a long few days for Perry, but resting is not in his future plans. Especially after he ends up unknowingly summoning a demon king who insists on being his bodyguard. For some reason. Seriously, what does a guy have to do to get some peace and quiet around here? _____________________________________________________________ This book is filled with shenanigans and questionable choices that lead to very predictable consequences (that are quietly ignored by our main characters). It's meant to be fun and light with some serious moments sprinkled in between, and with a slow burn romance between a somewhat clueless prince and an overprotective demon king. Hope you enjoy it!

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

It all started with an "Oh, SHIT" moment. Retired field agent Era thought she could outrun her past by hiding in an Italian monastery—soaking up the sun and sipping on God’s Blood (aka wine) all day. That dream shatters when she’s unceremoniously dumped in a dreary Yorkshire convent, forced to serve the tyrannical Sister Maria. Her days are now filled with mindless sweeping and even more mindless daydreaming. Until she stumbles upon the impossible. Suddenly, she’s catapulted into a world of floating corpses, psychotic nuns, and criminal insanity. What starts as a desperate attempt at survival spirals into a collision course with ancient deities, deadly trials, confusing power systems, and cults that really need to get a hobby beyond world domination. And the worst part? She’s somehow become humanity’s last hope. An action-packed fantasy thriller colliding with the criminal underworld, this novel is laced with chaos, wrapped in sarcasm and sprinkled with just the right amount of blasphemy.

In a world where magic reigns supreme and power determines one's fate, Elias Nightshade was born with nothing-no magic, no legacy, no future. Mocked, discarded, and cast into the weakling division of the prestigious Arcane Crown Academy, ha was destined to be forgotten. until the day his bloodline awakened. when a fateful duel with the Academy's strongest prodigy, Lucius Vorn, triggers a force buried deep within him, Elias unlocks a power long thought extinct-the bloodline of the Arcane Kings, rulers who once bent the world to their will. But with great power comes freat danger. The world is watching. Enemies are lurking. And the Arcane War is on the horizon. Now, hunted by those who fear him and challenged by those who seek to control him, Elias must rise from nothing and forge his own destiny. Will he become the King fate demands, or will he be consumed by the very power that makes him unique? weak to strong|Magic Academy|Ancient War|Power struggles| Bloodline Awakening|Royal Conspiracy|Intense Rivalry|Fantasy Adventure|

[!!This Is A Dark Fantasy Book, Read At Your Own Risk!!] Centralized in chaos and turmoil, the reign of peace and sovereignty led by Ruthben II had been replaced by his heir, Frenire Rothdell. Now everything went into chaos. Cults had been formed, demons were introduced, the world was at its lowest peak as came this figure. Why did he led the world into this so sorry state? Was he the tyrannical king that the prophecy had been predicted to? If so, then the savior might aswell be in there as to save the world. But is it always true on what the prophecy had written? Because if taken on a closer look, there is a view from the uprising king that makes every complexities becoming more avast to understand, harder to be solved if taken on the key points of history, as he might do this for the sake of a better future in his point of view. And then, when two different sides went to clash, on which side will win to make the world turned into a better place? Frenire or The Reminder? Both of them can't be confirmed. But what is for sure is that this story will continue to get deeper as you progress the life of the prince named Frenire Rothdell...And it will continue to get darker before we entered what might be an unexpected end.

The world hums with the pulse of the Biocores—living engines of war, binding flesh to machine. From the towering BioHives, warriors descend in biomechanical forms, their eyes glowing with an inscrutable light. Firestorms roar from the Biocore cannons, incinerating the twisted metal forests below. Gravity bends and buckles as colossal Bio-Titans clash, their metallic limbs tearing through the ruined landscape. Metal flows like water, reshaping itself into weapons of terrifying power. Step into a world where technology and biology meet the ancient unknown, where mechs clash in brutal duels, and where every Biocore holds a mystery waiting to be unraveled. Follow Nioh, a genius weapons designer driven by visions of a forgotten past, as he uncovers lost technology, battles biomechanical titans, and pushes the limits of power itself. Exploration, high-stakes combat, and the thrill of discovery await—are you ready to dive in? -- Welcome to the community. Biocores universe. Discord soon. Do not hesitate to share your thoughts.

Who is Aether? Wasn’t he Leonardo just a while ago? No way… the Museum, him? He can’t survive in there. The number of beings and phenomena are absurd. A mere miner couldn’t possibly— From Leonardo to Aether, he is now a tour guide. Knock. Wake up. He is here to guide you, from the highest realm to the lowest era. He knows every hole, every cult, nothing too small or too hidden in a realm brimming with mysteries. His story—his original story—has brought together hundreds of races. His vision awakening in the Museum, his eyes shining as bright as stars upon opening them—was it heaven at first? It’s more like hell now. He’s diverged from his original path, now fully entangled in the Museum, no longer just an era, a mere thought, or a simple story. He is a practical officer among the five tour guides. The eras continue to form, the copies continue shaping concepts, and the sages continue to watch over 21 realms. But his story has only just begun. From floor to floor, wonder to wonder—he is lucky to be the son. From the brightest city to the farthest reaches of the 20th realm, evolution, an impediment to the term "growth," this is Aether. Your, yes, your, uninvited guest. https://discord.gg/Pjz9taHPjs. [Discord guys!!}

In the year 2025, a cataclysmic celestial event fractures the boundaries between worlds. The entire European Union—its land, people, infrastructure, and institutions—is mysteriously transported to *Eldryth*, a realm of floating continents, ancient magic, and warring feudal kingdoms. Overnight, 27 member states and 450 million citizens find themselves stranded in a world where dragons rule the skies, enchanted forests harbor sentient beasts, and political power is measured in mana crystals rather than euros. The EU’s founding principles of unity, democracy, and human rights clash violently with Eldryth’s arcane hierarchies and blood-oath loyalties. Chancellor *Lira Voss*, a pragmatic German leader, and *High Magister Kaelan Thorne*, a cunning elven sorcerer-regent, become unlikely adversaries—and reluctant allies—as they navigate a precarious peace. While EU engineers scramble to adapt renewable energy grids to run on elemental ley lines, Polish cavalrymen trade tactics with griffin riders, and Italian chefs reinvent pasta using *voidshroom* flour, darker forces stir. The *Sunderborn*, a cult worshipping the eldritch entity that caused the transmigration, seeks to devour both worlds. *Aegis Europa* blends geopolitical intrigue with high fantasy, exploring questions of cultural assimilation, technological vs. magical progress, and whether a bureaucratic superpower can survive sword-and-sorcery diplomacy. As the EU’s Parliament debates trade pacts with merfolk city-states and NATO mages duel necromancer warlords, one truth becomes clear: the only way home is to forge a new *Celestial Accord*… or watch both realms collapse into chaos.

The Venerable Xiang Yu, an eccentric villainous half-blood demon King was infamous in both the demon and human realm for being a cold-blooded ruthless devil that could kill with no remorse. Demons and humans feared him, cultivators wanted him as a trophy and the immortals saw him as a thorn in their side. The only reason he didn't get smote by the Heavenly King's searing lightning of divine wrath that could kill all mortals and immortals was because he kept the deadliest demons in check maintaining peace between the two realms. Despite his reputation, he had a small cult following in the human realm. They took him as their deity for his selfless acts of benevolence. Such rare selfless acts led him to rescue the fallen immortal Han Xin. But his benevolence became his downfall. Condemned to death, he faced an impossible choice: serve the Heavenly King or die with no marked grave. Xiang Yu: Hahaha... death isn't so bad after all. Heavenly King: You... Han Xin: Wife, you can't escape even in death. At least when you are alive you have a chance to run. Xiang Yu: QAQ...

Heuk Cheon was once known as the Demon Lord of the martial arts world. A merciless sect master feared by fighters from around the world. After his loss in the Great War, the Murim Alliance pardoned his life with a shocking condition. He has to establish and operate an orphanage for the children that was left without parents due to the war. He caused the downfall of his sect and robbed of his past legacy, Heuk Cheon hesitantly accepts his role as a caretaker. He soon learns that taking care of a bunch of children is going to be more difficult than a life and death duel. Everyday is a trial for the ex-demon lord.

This is the story of Cassian, an adventurer who is navigating his mysterious world filled with gods, witches, cults, strange creatures etc. His only motivation to continue moving forward being fame and curiosity. In this dangerous and mysterious world can he survive and make his dreams come true?

"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?

When a so-called “mage prodigy” at a prestigious magic academy tries to summon an unstoppable monster for an upcoming battle tournament, she accidentally hauls in an average-kun from Earth. Unfortunately for him, local legend paints Humans as the ultimate demon species—infamous for their indulgence in ungodly desires, greed, and destructive nature that destoryed the very habitat that gave life to them. Now, this bewildered “Human Demon” must keep up appearances, while his summoner scrambles to hide the fact that the only magic she can perform is Illusion Magic. Together, they’re caught between suspicious classmates, looming magical duels, and a system that expects them to be either fearsome or fantastically powerful, but in truth - they’re mostly just hilariously out of their depth. Prepare for magical mischiefs, comedic misunderstandings, and one grand illusion that might prove dangerously real. This is a tale of fight for survival, path to glory, and a journey of redemption.

Aeliana Faelith is a Elven princess, battle-harden mage that is in a losing duel with hands of Lucian Valtheris—the Demon Lord and the man she once loved. But just before death claims her, He confesses her love—and takes his own life for her. In regret and pain, Aeliana screams for a second chance to save her beloved and restart their destined fate. The screen turns white, The Do-Over System grants her plea, She is then thrown back to the past, armed with her recent memories—of betrayal and heartbreak. Her mission is crystal clear: Stop Lucian before he becomes the monster she once faced. With multiple attempts on different timelines, The Do-Over System makes her choose one and that will be her final attempt and the Do-Over System will self-destruct permanently leaving her in the current timeline. She chooses a timeline out of 10 in which, she discovers she and Lucian had a child but Lucian is in a deep coma with amnesia and doesn’t know who she is— Will Aeliana be able to choose the ‘right’ timeline or doomed to save everyone? Is the child really theirs or a miracle honed to build peace between two opposing worlds then again—What is the price for falling for the Villain? Please support it with collections, This is an Cupid's Quill entry piece!!!

The Grand Duke of the Empire has one ambition: to be the ultimate villain of all eras. But why is it that every villainous scheme he concocts ends up backfiring? He tries to poison the Crown Prince. Ends up healing said Prince's chronic illness and earns himself a loyal follower. He tries to steal the Grand General's new woman. Ends up rescuing a captive slave and earns himself a nominal fiancée. He tries to take over the church. Ends up culling a demon cult and earns himself a holy army. He tries to destroy the world. Ends up saving it.

In the heart of New Orleans, where the line between the sacred and the profane blurs, Detective Samuel Vance is drawn into a chilling investigation. A series of brutal murders, each more grotesque than the last, leads him to an ancient and secretive cult known as The Choir of Sins—a fanatical sect that believes in absolution through bloodshed. As Vance delves deeper, he begins to experience terrifying visions of the Archangel Gabriel, a celestial warrior whose messages are anything but comforting. Gabriel warns of an impending war, one that will tear through the veil of reality and plunge humanity into divine reckoning. But Vance’s doubts and sins make him a poor champion of heaven’s will. Enter Lilith, a seductive and cunning demon who offers Vance forbidden knowledge and power to fight the cult—at the cost of his soul. Torn between the wrathful justice of heaven and the whispered temptations of hell, Vance must navigate a path drenched in blood, deception, and sin. As the Choir’s rituals escalate and the city teeters on the brink of chaos, Vance races against time to uncover the truth. But in a world where angels and demons play their games through mortal hands, who can he truly trust? And how much of himself is he willing to sacrifice to end the Choir’s unholy hymn?

In a world where love is a luxury and war is a necessity, Rylen, a battle-hardened warrior, stands at the precipice of his ultimate trial. Torn from his beloved Ayra, he is bound by an unbreakable oath—to defeat a thousand opponents before he can claim his freedom and reunite with the woman who holds his heart. With each duel, Rylen faces warriors, assassins, and creatures forged in the darkest depths of war. Some seek glory, others vengeance, but all stand between him and his one true desire. As he carves his path through blood and steel, whispers of an unseen force conspire against him, threatening not just his love, but the very world itself. But Rylen is no ordinary man. Fueled by love, driven by an unyielding will, he will fight, bleed, and endure, for there is nothing he won’t sacrifice to see Ayra once more. One thousand enemies. One chance at love. One warrior who will stop at nothing. **The battle for love begins.**

“I am a benevolent god. If you worship me well, maybe I will save you… from the calamities I send.” Zayne was just an ordinary guy, when he was picked through a random draw to become a host of the God System. Having accepted the offer - could that even be considered a choice, when his soul would have been exterminated otherwise? - he was transported to a different world, tasked with gaining believers and growing his cult, earning points from their faith. Once he gained enough believers and points, he would be able to rise to a higher position in the Pantheon… However. A ‘life’ as a deity turned out to be far less glorious than he would have thought. Centuries later, he is still stuck in his first world. Fulfilling prayers day in and day out, as a mere consciousness floating in nothingness, alone with the system. He cannot rank up, he cannot move on, and he cannot even vent his frustration well, because he’s always short on points! And his believers are not even loyal, still worshiping other gods as well! In a moment of distraction, he makes a mistake, which initiates his descent. Not wanting to waste the points he has already spent, Zayne decides to wander the world for a while, posing as his own prophet, using this opportunity to spread his faith… And more importantly, vent all his pent-up anger, and have fun along the way! Randomly doing whatever he wants, he accidentally discovers a path he could take as a god: sending calamities, and then rescuing people from them - of course as long as they pray! And so his journey to the top finally begins.

Shame on the person who finds joy only in hurting others. Pity the one who kills without mercy and calls it justice. Uranus Hale—Norway's most feared serial killer—has finally met his match. With hundreds of lives taken by his own hands, his luck has run out. Cornered in a bakery with 25 hostages, the police wait outside, ready to end his crimes. Hale knows what’s coming. A trial means certain execution. Rather than let the government take his life, he chooses to end it himself. The explosion ripped through the bakery, fire burning his skin. Pain filled his body, and then—darkness. But his story wasn’t over. Hale wakes up in a strange place, in a new body—the Slave Master, a crazed leader of a violent cult in another world. At first, it feels like a second chance to live out his evil desires. But this world doesn’t allow villains to thrive. If Hale wants to survive, he must face the consequences of his actions. Change won’t be easy, and the heroes of this world will stop at nothing to destroy him if he stays on the same path. What seems like another chance to do harm may turn out to be his ultimate punishment. Will he learn to be better, or will he face an end even worse than death?

Thyra nunca ha sabido cuál es su lugar en el mundo. Ha pasado la vida luchando contra todo lo que la rodea: el hambre del poder de otros, la soledad que le impusieron y los fantasmas de decisiones que no fueron suyas. Ahora, con la adultez acercándose como una tormenta inevitable, tras aparecer en un lugar desconocido, se embarca en un viaje lejos de todo lo que conoce, buscando respuestas a una pregunta que nadie más parece hacerse: ¿quién soy realmente? En el camino, enfrentará pérdidas y desafíos que pondrán a prueba su fuerza y su corazón, mientras descubre que encontrar un propósito propio y a veces duele más que perderlo todo.

'Cult Wars' is a story of a nation called 'Takht' and the Cults forming in the country, it revolves around the friction, altercations and battles between the Cults trying to get power. The Nation is also surrounded by enemies trying devour the nation. Takht got independence from the previous dictator and the current President is the leader of a Cult in power. What will these Cults do to gain power? Is there any influence of foreign power in the making and breaking of these Cults? Will the enemies invase Takht? Will the Cults join hands or will there be betrayal? Read to find out.

Children are vanishing. Aziz was one of them. Dragged into the depths of the earth, Aziz is thrown into a pit to die—but death does not keep him. Each time he dies, he rises stronger, his senses sharpened, his resolve hardened. Leaving the pit only leads him deeper: to an underground forest, a brutal Exam, and finally, an academy ruled by the Order, a organization hidden from the world. They claim to seek peace, but their true purpose is shrouded in secrets Aziz is desperate to uncover and tear apart. Trapped between vengeance and the unknown, Aziz must survive trials, betrayals, and the truth lurking beneath it all... Revenge drives him. But will it blind him to the real enemy? All will fear the Divine Snake Cult. All will whisper the name Ghost. 3 - 5 CHAPTERS EVERY WEEK

Welcome to the latest VRMMORPG, Mysterious Fog World. An infinite world filled with endless opportunities. Do you have the guts to travel in the boundless fog filled with various evil gods, cultists, mysteries, monsters, and other abominations? Can you find your opportunity? Or will you end up becoming a sacrifice in a cult ritual or some monster's midnight snack? If you look hard enough, you can even find the rumored potions that “possibly” point to various paths of godhood. But is the fog world just a VRMMORPG, or is there something more, something sinister, behind the scenes? ------------ Read the auxiliary chapter Author's Notes and Warnings first to get an idea about the tags. Publishing simultaneously on WebNovel, Scribblehub, and Royal Road under the same username. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VirtuousSinner

In a forgotten corner of the cosmos, humanity clings to survival in The Cradle—a dying solar system that was never meant to be a home, but a prison. Kael Veyra, a jaded linguist enslaved by a tyrannical megacorp, deciphers an ancient relic etched with Glyph-Script, a language that bends reality… and awakens whispers of dead gods in his mind. As the Cradle collapses into a black hole, Kael discovers his translations are not just keys to power—they are a countdown to annihilation. Warring cults, gene-scarred rebels, and rogue AI hunters vie to control him, each claiming he is the linchpin of salvation. But the Glyphs are alive, hungering to resurrect their creators: the Syndicate, merciless architects who abandoned humanity eons ago. To survive, Kael must decide whether to wield the language of gods or destroy it. But every word has a price, and the Syndicate’s dreadnoughts are stirring in the void. What if silence is the only truth left?

Fenna and Duikang, two gifted teenagers on a mystical island, prepare to enter the prestigious Duel Academy, where card-based battles hinge on harnessing the powers of ancient gods. As Fenna’s natural talent outshines Duikang’s struggles, the siblings’ bond is tested, forcing them to confront formidable rivals and their limitations in a world where faith, family, and fierce competition collide. Little to their knowledge, a more profound evil is erected from the children's card game that would put the island and the world in extreme danger.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Gu Zhang is nothing—a mere servant in the ruthless Demonic Cult. But he refuses to remain weak. With no talent, no miracles, and death looming over him, Gu Zhang has only one choice—to survive.

Mind Cultivation: The Psychic Path Seventeen-year-old Mei Lin feels out of place in the vibrant chaos of Lingxi City, haunted by dark visions and an overwhelming sense of dread. After a chilling encounter with a mysterious man named Jin, she learns that her psychic abilities are awakening—and that sinister forces are hunting her. As Mei delves into mind cultivation to harness her powers, she uncovers hidden truths about her abilities and a shadowy cult intent on exploiting them. With each new lesson, she faces terrifying visions that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Determined to master her gifts, Mei must confront her deepest fears and confront the cult before they unleash a darkness that could consume her—and the world. In a race against time, she discovers that true strength lies within, but embracing it may come at a devastating cost.

Charon, a universe where cliches, chaos and questionable settings, timelines, geography and many more weird things happening inside the universe, time travelers messing with time, some eldritch gods starting cults, dinosaurs somehow survive and still living in the modern age, this was the Charonverse, a Novel that Theo read and made him questioned the author's sanity "Oh no!... how do i get back?... you know what, I'll just enjoy my time here" Now then some things that needs confirmation Mc will have a harem Mc will not always be ruthless, cold and a crazy killer that will kill someone just because they breath in his general direction but can be serious when the situation demands it The Novel will definitely have many ass pulls and bullshit, cause Charonverse is full of asspulls and bullshits I'm willing to hear any constructive criticism to better myself and give you guys an enjoyable reading experience

Synopsis: The Rise of the Blood Demon Joon-Ho, a timid orphan from South Korea, lived a life of despair, finding solace only in martial arts manhwas that celebrated strength and justice. Tragically, his life was cut short by his tormentors on a stormy night, but death was only the beginning. Awakening in a mystical realm of majestic landscapes and unparalleled beauty, Joon-Ho discovers he has been reborn with an uncanny mastery of demonic martial arts—techniques he'd only read about in his favorite stories. As he explores this new world, he stumbles upon a hidden cave filled with ancient carvings and an unsettling aura. When he awakens, a crimson-robed man kneels before him, proclaiming him the Blood Demon—the prophesied savior of the feared and revered Blood Cult. Confused and reluctant, Joon-Ho is thrust into a destiny he neither understands nor desires. Can he rise to the role of the Blood Demon, navigate this dangerous world, and uncover the truth behind his rebirth? In a tale of power, redemption, and identity, Joon-Ho must confront his fears, embrace his newfound abilities, and decide whether to fulfill the prophecy or forge his own path.