Everyone Else Is A Returned

Six years after Ellis, a detective, left his small hometown island, he gets a call from one of his childhood friends. "it's my sister...Hana...she's dead." After hearing the devastating sentence come out from the other side of the phone, he packed his bags, and booked a ship. Come along his journey as he not only tries to bring justice, to one of the only people who ever cared for him, but struggle with rebuilding friendships he had sullied on his journey to becoming a detective. Will Ellis ever find out what happened to Hana? Will he stay on bad terms with his former friends, those he considered family. Or will he succeed, and prove that those six years were fruitful.

"In this life, I will take everything I desire." Ethan Cross was nothing but a nameless shadow. He was foreign student in Edenhurst University, who had been mocked, humiliated, and cast aside. No matter how hard he fought back, no one stood by him. Not his classmates, not his professors—no one. He was alone. And then, one night, he died. When Ethan Cross opened his eyes, he found himself transmigrated back in time. What's more? He held an unmatched advantage. The Divine Charm System. Ding! [Congratulations, Host! You have successfully charmed the cold and mighty, Celeste Ardent.] [Congratulations, Host! You have successfully charmed the school beauty, Charlotte Vale.] This time, he wouldn’t just survive. He would rule everyone.

On her 8th birthday, Mai'ya, the second princess of the kingdom of Kálan, is pursued by assassins sent by her uncle, the current king. To save her, Selèn, the goddess of the full moon, sends her to another world. Fourteen years later, Mai'ya is brought back to Orhyan. Now, as a returnee, her mission is to survive, find others like her, and save the world from the clutches of D'aurum. In the world of Orhyan, half-human, half-animal beings called morphs dominate. In advanced societies, they live and rule their kingdoms, but a god plans to seize power from the divine pantheon. Only those who possess the powers of the spirits of the sylphs, gnomes, undines, and salamanders can protect the world.

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK] Jo has spent her life surviving on the streets, invisible among the hungry and desperate. She is a shadow in the city, quick fingers and quicker feet keeping her alive in a world that does not care whether she lives or dies. But one mistake—one stolen purse, one misplaced step—changes everything. Dragged before the Emperor’s mother, Jo expects punishment, perhaps even execution. Instead, she is taken to the Red Keep, not as a prisoner in chains, but as something far more valuable. The empire is built on fire and blood, and the Mother has plans for Jo—plans that involve silken chambers instead of cells, gowns instead of rags, and a fate far worse than death. Because in the empire, power is passed through bloodlines, and an heir born with the right lineage is worth more than gold. Now, Jo must navigate a court where she is both pawn and prisoner, where her body is no longer her own, and where love is just another tool of control. With enemies at every turn and a future she never chose looming ahead, Jo must decide—will she submit to the cage built around her, or will she become something more dangerous than they ever imagined? Because even birds in golden cages can learn how to bite.

The story follows an old Cultivator who transcended from the Earth to the realm of cultivation. After nearly a hundred year of farming, he found himself disheartened by his own talent and decided to return to his mortal clan to pass on his final legacy before his death. However, to his surprise, his true new beginning awaited him there. This is a tale of family growth—there is no structured system, and the protagonist nurtures his family because he needs them to cultivate his treasure. The novel is truly unique, and I promise you all an exciting journey. Enjoy, my friends! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cultivation Realms Mortals: Body Tempering (Four Stages): Skin Tempering, Blood Tempering, Bone Tempering, Organ Tempering. Immortal Realms: Level 1-9 Each major realm is divided into: Early Stage, Mid Stage, Late Stage, and Peak. Additional realms will be introduced later.

Ash Mercier has always been good at understanding people what they want, what they fear, what makes them tick. It’s not magic. Just observation, pattern recognition, a skill sharpened over years of watching the world with cold, detached clarity. He thought he had life figured out. Until one night, something shifts. It starts small. A street that feels too quiet. A flickering light that shouldn’t matter. A strange feeling he can’t shake. Coincidence. Imagination. That’s what he tells himself. But the moments keep piling up. The city around him feels… wrong. The people, the places things he’s known his whole life suddenly feel unfamiliar, like a script he’s no longer following. Ash has spent his life reading people apart, staying in control, always one step ahead. But now, for the first time, he’s starting to wonder has he ever truly been in control at all?

Orphaned by privilege, eight-year-old Astheir Maenhel De Marillo, daughter of a powerful Duke, flees a life of suffocating loneliness, seeking love in a world beyond her gilded cage. Twelve years later, she's a successful model, her past a carefully buried secret. But the shadows refuse to stay silent. A chilling encounter with a wrathful old man unveils a devastating truth: Astheir's escape was not a flight from sorrow, but a flight from a world she unknowingly destroyed. Now, dragged back into a reality she'd forgotten, she faces a reckoning – a confrontation with the consequences of a childhood act, a journey into a past shrouded in mystery and the terrifying weight of a forgotten power. Will she atone for the devastation she wrought, or will the price of her escape prove far greater than she could ever imagine?

Twenty years ago, an ancient tower that appeared to pierce through the heavens suddenly manifested in the center of the Gaia continent. Initially, the world's forces dispatched their elite armies and most distinguished scientists to investigate the tower’s origin and attempt to penetrate it. However, their efforts yielded no results, leaving them with no choice but to establish bases around the towers in preparation for any unforeseen events. Three months later, the tower, which had remained silent since its arrival, emitted a dense black mist. At the same time, creatures similar to those in the games emerged from within the tower, unleashing chaos upon the surrounding regions. The bases around the tower, even with their advanced weapons, were unable to eliminate the powerful creatures. Nine months since the emergence of the tower, over 30 percent of the global population perished, with certain regions transforming into desolate wastelands as powerful monsters claimed these territories. Fortunately, following arrival of the monsters, now known as the demon beasts, millions of individuals around the world awakened their systems. These systems granted them the ability to unlock their innate talents and fend off the monsters threatening to eliminate all humans and dominate the world. Despite the absence of the very traditional leveling system akin to those found in games, people could still enhance their abilities by mastering the skills looted from the monsters they killed. Note1: The world is 20% smaller than Earth. With one continent—Gaia, enveloping 60 percent of the world, and the rest is ocean. Note2: Chronology Year 860, MC first transmigrated to Gaia continent in the body of seven year old Zein Valentine. Year 880, MC died from a mysterious runic formation inside the Dark Castle's dungeon. Year 870, MC returned 10 years into the past. The day he awakened his system. Note3: I’m a newbie writer. If you have any idea about the story, please leave a comment! Thank you!

David crossed over to a new planet after getting killed on his previous one. This new planet is dangerous and filled with supernatural creatures like monsters and demons. Without enough power to protect yourself, you could get killed at any time. Unfortunately, David only has average talent and struggles to progress on this new planet. After 3 years of trying to become more powerful, he is eventually expelled from his warrior school due to his average talent. Faced with this situation, David doesn't know what to do. He is unsure if he will be able to survive on this planet or protect his family. For 3 years, he has not received any kind of help or advantage that would make his life easier. Ultimately, David almost loses hope and accepts his fate as an average person. However, just when he has given up, he suddenly receives a cheat or "Golden finger" that gives him the chance to become as powerful as the other geniuses on the planet. Will he get the chance to become powerful? On this new planet, he can be killed at any time by supernatural creatures. To learn more about David's journey, continue reading. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Hey guys, English is not my first language. I hope you all enjoy this and if you have any suggestions, please comment. -------------------------------------------------------- [https://discord.gg/C5kUjxVwMC] My discord link. Join guys and if you have any suggestions, tell me.] You can also support me in PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/SmallOtaku ____________________________ # 50 Power stone = 1 extra chapter # 85 Power stone = 2 extra chapter # 20 Golden ticket = 1 extra chapter # 50 Golden ticket = 2 extra chapters

In a world where catastrophe and constellations existed as a new norm after the appearance of the Grand Tower. Many sought for it's great rewards and the power it bestows upon those who are worthy. A single young man, in his adolescent age, ravaged through the tower floors, tore down the great families, and even made the high constellations kneel.

Synopsis: [Overpowered] [Crushing Enemies] [Ultimate Control] [Burning the Supporting Cast’s CPU] In a world where every citizen undergoes a national job transfer ceremony, students awaken powerful professions—knights, mages, priests, and more—to battle monstrous threats. Others take on life-class professions like chefs, blacksmiths, and tailors, essential but ordinary. And then there's Xu Yan… His fate? Farmer. Talent: Plant Affinity Skill: Promote the Growth of All Things With a worthless profession and zero combat potential, Xu Yan falls into despair. "The heavens are collapsing… Just erase me already!" But just as he's about to give up— [Ding!] Shennong System Activated! His planting skills mutate into god-tier abilities! Farming? Wood Release: Tree World Descent! Fire-making? Fire Release: Amaterasu! Movement? Dojutsu: Kamui! Animal Husbandry? Summoning Jutsu: Kurama! Firewood Splitting? Soul Slayer: Zangetsu! Clouds Flow Like Fire! Reclamation? Devil Fruit: Tremor-Tremor Fruit! The Divine Realm trembles—Gods descend! As a mere farmer, Xu Yan challenges the gods, and the world spirals into madness! "Look! The farmer is cheating again!" The Strongest Knight: "That damn farmer is tougher than a fortress!" The Strongest Mage: "Even after a full combo, I can’t scratch his HP!" The Strongest Priest: "Why does his tree summon have more utility than me!?" Even the gods, drenched in blood, roar in disbelief: "ARE YOU INSANE!? YOU CALL THIS A FARMER?!" From zero to invincible—watch as the farmer reshapes destiny! --- This is a translation. I just uploaded it here to use the audio mode, kinda lazy reading. You can read it on fictionzone.net Disclaimer: All contents of this novel belong to their respective owners.

Kaitlin Hasley has been in love with Samuel St. James. She was 16 when her brother Nathan brought Samuel to their home for the first time. Samuel was 23 at the time. By miracle or just plain faith seven years later, Kaitlin ended up getting married to Samuel. Kaitlin thought that she would get her happy ending unfortunately it was not meant to be. Samuel had already let someone into his heart and was reluctant to let her in. After four years of marriage, Kaitlin was mistreated and unloved. Kaitlin has to choose between staying with Samuel and keep living the way she has been for the past four years of leave and making a new life for herself.

Lin xinyi is a genius and smart and extremely beautiful girl. Her beauty is disastrous and heaven defying and so is intelligence and strength. she is very cute and sweet and protective of her family and loved ones and has lived in love since young though surrounded by many dangers . But is cold to every one else .What will happen when she comes to know that her family is keeping a big secret from her? how will she manage the relationship that she had once lost . Leng tingxiao the heir of the most powerful family in China.He is cold blooded and ruthless is always cold even to his family though he is protective of them. what will happen when he meets the girl who overturned his world . How will he chase his wife and show his soft side to her. How will both find each other's little secrets ? how it starts and how it ends? No heartbreaking and misunderstanding just a sweet little love story .

Banri Takasawa, a cheerful student who loves joking around, secretly harbors feelings for Alya, a beautiful girl in his class who is shy, elegant, and has a tsundere side. Despite Alya’s reputation for keeping her distance from others, Banri refuses to give up on getting closer to her. Through brief conversations and discussions about Alya’s favorite books, Banri gradually begins to understand Alya’s calm yet mysterious world. Will his efforts to win Alya’s heart bear sweet fruit, or will they instead make Banri realize the boundaries between affection and reality?

Officially winner of the Cupid's Quill Contest. This is the book if you are looking for a green flag male, who is not toxic, doesn't degrade the FL, doesn't rape or hurt her, physically or emotionally. Let's dive in. “Many can own your body but it takes a special someone to creep into your soul, infuse it with their magic and make it theirs. That's what you have done to me, Skyla Adams, and now you refuse to leave,” his sultry whispers were fanning the outer edges of her ear, rendering her weak. Not only in the knees but her whole body. (It's a dark romance so the book deals with trauma, ra*e and similar themes. But I guarantee you it will have a happy ending.) Synopsis Broken by the sudden news of her father's terminal cancer and further shattered by the betrayal of her fiancé; Doran, who was a renowned super model and CEO of his fashion company. Skyla sought solace in the arms of a call boy. Dressed like her favourite anime character with his face hidden behind a mask, the boy pulled her in and she ended up losing her v-card to him. Circumstances led her to marry her abusive/cheating fiancé. But after eight years of abuse and being told she could never run her father's company, Skyla had enough. When her husband’s boss suddenly offered her a job. She grabbed the opportunity to prove her husband wrong. What she hadn't anticipated was the kindness her boss had begun to shower on her. Zyair Kincaid; the CEO of renowned fashion company was a gynophobe who never hired women to work in his proximity. But he broke his own rules and hired Skyla to be his personal secretary. With his identity hidden from the world, behind a black mask, he was a man of many secrets but had only one goal. To liberate Skyla from her abusive husband and for that, he was willing to go to any length. In a tale where past and present collided, two broken souls sought comfort with each other. But can Skyla escape her husband? And how would Zyair grapple when his dark past comes knocking? (This is my entry for the competition Cupid's Quill. Kindly show support and send a power stone and add the book to your library. The characters I will be creating in this book will be in grey areas, I hope you people will love them as much as I am enjoying writing them.) Book cover is mine special thanks to Queenfrieza for making it. Want to chat? Find me on Instagram with the same name; Sunny_Shumail.

Synopsis: This is the story of a boy becoming a man in a harsh but fantastic world. He will fight tooth and nail to become the apex predator. Warning: This story is bloody, not for the faint of heart, and is created by a newbie. There will be a small harem, not too many girls. Main character is not going to be girl crazy either. Harsh topics such as r***, abuse, drugs, torture, and the like will be in this story Author Note: I will try to have a lot of detail in the story but I will make many mistakes as I am new. Criticism is open. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF CHAPTERS FOCUSED ON WORLD BUILDING/DETAIL.

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?

Notice: Due to the Author suffering from pneumonia and getting hospitalized, update will be put on hold for 1 or 2 weeks. On his 32nd birthday, Jeff, along with all of his friends, confesses how they are dissatisfied with their lives. If only I didn't suppress my desires. If only I didn't ignore my feelings for her. If only I confess my love to her. If only I had chosen a different path from the start. If only... At the end of his 32nd birthday, the next morning, Jeff wakes up a decade back to the past. And as if all of his friends have trusted all of their regrets to him, Jeff remembers them all. With his regression that gave him a mysterious system known as Returner Fantasy, Jeff will do everything to change the future, not only for himself but for his friends and the ones he loves. [Warning: Contains Mature and Sexual content.] This book will have a lot of mature and sexual content. But those will not be the main focus of story. This book will show characters trying their best to redeem themselves from their failures and regrets.

In a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, the return of the gods and the shattering of the Ring herald the dawn of the Age of Eternity. A mysterious system descends upon Earth, offering humanity a single, harrowing chance at immortality—survive *The Game*. But the price is catastrophic. Billions perish in the initial trials, civilization crumbles, and a savage war for divinity rages for two centuries, reshaping the world into a dystopian nightmare. Adam, a man who has lived through the end, refuses to accept this grim fate. After striking a perilous deal with an enigmatic entity, he awakens in January 2025—one year before the apocalypse. Armed with fragmented memories of the future, knowledge of the impending disaster, and the scars of a timeline that no longer exists, Adam embarks on a desperate mission to alter destiny. To the world, Adam appears unhinged—hoarding impossible resources, forging alliances with shadowy figures, and preparing for a cataclysm that no one else believes is coming. But when the sky ignites, technology fails, and the first trials of *The Game* begin, Adam’s actions reveal a chilling truth: he is not just another player in this deadly contest. He is here to dismantle it. As gods walk the earth, magic and technology merge, and the promise of eternity becomes the ultimate prize, Adam must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal, power struggles, and cosmic forces beyond human comprehension. The question looms: how much is he willing to sacrifice to rewrite the future? And will the malevolent forces that orchestrated humanity’s downfall allow him to succeed? The Age of Eternity has begun. The stakes are infinite. The rules are changing. Let the Game commence.

Alec Vance was supposed to be dead. His body was never found, his name erased, and his existence forgotten. Betrayed by the man he trusted the most—Blaze Carter—he was left for dead in the underground world of crime and power. But death didn’t take him. Now, after years in the shadows, Alec has returned. Not for revenge—but for something much darker. He doesn’t just want to destroy Blaze; he wants to make him suffer, piece by piece, until there's nothing left. As the city drowns in mind games, obsession, and blood, Alec and Blaze are locked in a battle where trust is an illusion and love is a weapon. But when the lines between hatred and passion blur, who will survive this deadly game? In a world where betrayal is inevitable and death is a mere illusion, one question remains—can you ever escape the past?

The Void! An unknown world where young people who once they turn the age of [17] enter... & hardly ever return from. With our MC hardly longing for this world or for whichever one, he is chosen to enter the Void. What unknown lies ahead of him, no one knows.

One last life. would it be enough to change any thing? Rune travels to the ORIGINAL WORLD to find out.

Chrissy was raised her aunt and uncle from an young age after being placed under seal as she believed that they were her parents. Until on the moring that her aunt and uncle died leaving her to receive a message that was meant to be sent to her as an delayed texts if something had happened to them to tell her who she really is. After she would find her birth family at a private highschool meant for the world most prostigious cultivators but to the rest world it was just an elite school for influential families that had genius children. How will her world change upon learning the truth of why she was sent away and when she learns of the threat that lurks in the darkness

In a world where a person’s name determines their power, our MC receives a name with no abilities. Shocked and ashamed, his family abandons him. For 20 years, he works tirelessly, proving his worth and slowly gaining recognition. But just as he starts to rise, his own comrades betray him—following the orders of his older brother. As he takes his last breath, a voice echoes in his mind: "Conditions met. Name abilities unlocked."

What would you do if you could copy abilities during an apocalypse? Of course, you can only copy women's abilities by having sex with them and absorbing their coitus essence! Jake Mystro, a determined and strong-willed teenager without an ability, was frowned upon and disdained for being powerless, as his body even rejected artificial abilities. Yet, that didn't bother Jake or make him sad, rather, he supported himself with the help of beast gears to avoid being bullied. However, on a particular day, Jake got tricked into awakening his Vampiric powers, but the process left him in a life and death condition. Luckily, he acquired the 'Cuckold System. [Ding!] [You have acquired the Cuckold System] [The Goddess of lust has acknowledged your strong will and determination] [You have become a dedicated follower] [By stealing other people's women you shall become stronger] "I shall not become the follower of anyone! I will also conquer the goddess of lust! Mark my words!"  [Fufufu.....you have balls of steel, you know?] Let's follow the journey of Jake Mystro as he embarks on the journey of doing perverted tasks and becoming men's worst nightmare. ========================= Tags: Slice of life, Incest, Netori, Ecchi, Witches, Vampires, Pregnancy, Rape, Beastkins, Demi-humans, fellatio, cunnilingus, Dhampirs, Demons, gods, Fetish, Sperm-spreading, OP-Protagonist, Academy, Blood manipulation, Gore, Familiars, and Mutants. ------- Note: The MC didn't acquire the system in the early chapters. Mc is not getting ntr'd. MC is not getting cucked or getting stolen from. He'll be the one to steal from people. _________

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

In a world where empires rise and fall, one nation's legacy is woven with the echoes of a single, extraordinary figure-the Founder. His teachings built a land of unity and hope, but as centuries passed, ambition and division began to fray the bonds he had forged. Now, in a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, a child is born on the outskirts of its crumbling glory. Unbeknownst to all, his presence carries the promise of change-a force capable of reshaping the destiny of the nation. This is a tale of perseverance and reclamation, where the weight of the past collides with the uncertainty of the future. As the shadows of betrayal and ambition threaten to consume all, one question remains: can the heart of a nation be rebuilt when its very soul is forgotten? All Rights Reserved

Alleyway Returner is the after story of the death delinquent boy named Amon. The one thing he never expected on the edge his death, was that he'd forever be trapped in that alleyway he died in. He returned back in the alleyway - A contorting and changing alleyway that prohibits him from finding some form of escape. Unable to escape, he searches continuously in a fervor to find a way to get back to the real world.