Lukas Carter

Lukas was forced out of high school before he could undergo the Awakening Process. His dreams of starting a new life by becoming an Awakened were shattered. Becoming an Awakened with supernatural powers meant being bestowed with riches and all the resources needed to fight off the invading hordes of demonic beasts. Lukas received the Slaughter System instead. With every kill, he was able to grow stronger and gain new abilities. [Ding!] [Congratulations on Host’s first slaughter.] [Current Slaughter Points: 1/500] [Host Level: 1] [Please Select New Ability] Soon, he was able to fighting off demonic beasts invading and move up the ranks.

Carter Brooks is your average 19-year-old—funny, kind, goofy, charming, smart, sneaky, romantic, hardworking, and a shameless food junkie. He's always dreamed of being isekai’d into a fantasy world, where he could explore vast lands, battle powerful enemies, and maybe even build a harem like in the stories he loves. But when a freak lightning strike—courtesy of a bored god—accidentally zaps him to death, his dreams take a hilarious and unexpected turn. Instead of ending up in some afterlife limbo, Carter finds himself face-to-face with eight powerful goddesses, each representing a fundamental aspect of existence: Strength, Wisdom, Magic, Luck, Love, Time, Creation, and Nature. Amused by his weird death and bold personality, they decide to reincarnate him into another world—with maxed-out stats and a divine blessing that makes him an overpowered Level 1 human. On his very first day, he saves two twin princesses from danger, unintentionally launching himself into a legendary journey filled with action, adventure, comedy, and chaos. From joining an adventurer's guild and exploring dungeons to freeing villages, slaves, and entire kingdoms, Carter builds a reputation as the most powerful (and most unpredictable) man in the world. As he travels, he gains loyal companions—and a harem of women from every walk of life: demon queens, princesses, nobles, adventurers, slaves, goddesses, and more. Even the eight goddesses who gave him his second chance can’t help but keep visiting him... and maybe falling for him. But with power comes problems. From corrupt churches, scheming nobles, ancient monsters, and cults, to other gods and cosmic entities, Carter constantly finds himself dragged into conflict—sometimes because he seeks it, sometimes because trouble just has a way of finding him. Whether it's political marriages, divine misunderstandings, or full-scale wars, Carter faces it all with a grin, a punch, and a snarky remark. He's not a hero. He's not a villain. He’s an antihero—a one-man force of nature who answers to no one but himself. And if you mess with those he loves... well, let’s just say you’ve never made a worse mistake. Join Carter Brooks as he turns the world upside-down in the hilarious, romantic, and action-packed legend of the maxed-out stats human who never asked to be a hero—but became a legend anyway.

NO-HAREM! *** Raelis Varekan was born into royalty but treated like trash. With 0% bloodline purity, he was branded a failure, framed for treason, and executed without a second thought. Now he's back. Twelve years old. Standing in front of the same bloodline testing orb. But this time, something changed. His former 0% bloodline purity was gone, replaced by a 1% result. And with it came something no one else could see: a strange interface that let him grow stronger. [Ding!] [+1% Bloodline Purity] [Total Bloodline Purity: 2% (Ash)] [Next Bloodline Rank at 10% Purity: Ember] With the future burned into his memory and a strange interface tracking his growth, Raelis wouldn't make the same mistakes twice. He'd train. He'd manipulate. He’d use every tool he had to survive the academy and outmaneuver his siblings and the nobles who once betrayed him. And most importantly... Raelis would rise through the ranks and become the one who rewrote the Varekan Empire’s history.

*CHARLOTTE’S WEB** *A Darkly Witty Mystery Thriller* --- ### **BOOK DESCRIPTION:** When Detective Alex Carter finds a dead girl on the railroad tracks with a single red rose on her chest, he knows this isn’t just another murder—it’s a message. Nineteen-year-old Charlotte Greene was rich, brilliant, and hiding something big. Her diary is filled with Latin riddles, sketches of roses, and a chilling warning: *"The Gardener is watching."* Teaming up with razor-sharp Detective Julia Moreno and guilt-ridden best friend Lila Hawthorne, Carter unravels a conspiracy where the Greene family’s world-famous roses hide a deadly secret. But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes—Charlotte’s death was just the first bloom in a garden of poison. With a killer who leaves roses as calling cards, a controlling father drowning in regret, and an ex-partner who knows too much, Carter must confront his own past before The Gardener’s thorns strike again. **Think *Gone Girl* meets *Sherlock Holmes* with a twist of deadly floristry.**

[Ding!! Ultimate Cash System Awakened ] [Ding!! Mission: Study for One Hour. Minimum Reward: 1000$] [Ding!! Mission: Greet the campus beauty. Minimum Reward: 600$] Lukas, dying a tragic death regressed back in time; the first thing he did was study hard and get into an Ivy League university. Last time he died like a homeless dog who couldn't even afford food on the street, so he vowed to change that this time around. Lukas still remembers who was behind his demise but decided to make himself wealthy first because he knows revenge is a dish poor people can't afford. With his "Ultimate Cash System," he's going to become ultra-rich and crush those bugs along the way. Additional Tags: #sporty #baseball #WWE #nontr #noyuri #famousprotagonist #handsomeprotagonist #lightcomedy #regression

"What exactly is the point of this life of mine?" Lukas Brandt thought to himself as he chugged down a cup of Wheat beer in a local pub in Darmstadt. He had always dreamt of being a professional footballer, he fell in love with the sport when he watched his country Germany beat the Argentine national team in the World Cup final in 2014, with memories of his father hugging him tightly after Mario Gotze scored the goal that gave them the cup. He had been 7 back then, currently 36, but his biggest regret was giving up at the first sight of failure at 15. He had given up his dream of one day representing his country, died (un)fortunately while trying to save a kid. Waking up 20 years younger and with a system, follow Lukas' journey from an SV Darmstadt 98 academy reject, to undoubtedly the greatest footballer of all time. Set in an alternate universe so some names and events will obviously be changed massively, else it'll just be a biography of a real life player :⁠') ************************ Release schedule: At least 1 chapter daily. This is gonna be a loonngg story, so get comfortable. First novel and I'm super excited. please let me know if you have any recommendations or advice, I do this as a hobby, and I am learning as I go. Thanks for your support and enjoy.

In a world shaped by moonlight and fate, sixteen-year-old Eila receives her wolf—and with it, the rare power to heal others without touch and glimpse into the future through haunting dreams. But unlike her peers, she doesn’t find her fated mate same day as her wolf. Days pass. Weeks. Then, the unthinkable happens. She is claimed—by not one, but three of the most powerful males in the Moon Treasure Pack. Zois and Lukas Baldwin—silver-haired, cold-eyed twins who command attention without a word—have always been the center of admiration. Handsome beyond reason and untouchable by all. Until Eila. Then there’s Leonard Blackwell, Beta of the pack, dark-haired, icy-eyed, older, and far more dangerous. Rumored to be heartless, he is anything but when it comes to Eila. Tension crackles in every glance, every touch. From the moment Zois kisses the back of her hand in the moonlit woods, to when Lukas pins her during combat training just to test her limits. And Leonard—he doesn’t ask for permission when he corners her in the library, his voice low as he claims, “You are mine, Eila. Don’t ever doubt it.” As the pack mourns after a brutal rogue attack and Eila’s family teeters on the edge of ruin, she rises—leading her siblings, helping the wounded, and awakening power she never knew she possessed. Her nights are filled with strange dreams of ancient entities breathing in the darkness, and her days, with stolen moments between her and the three mates she never asked for. But love comes with a price. Secrets stir. War looms. And the Moon Goddess’s plan for Eila is just beginning. “Eila and Her Three Mates” is a gripping, sensual, dark fantasy romance where destiny tangles with desire, and a girl must find her strength in a world built for men. Perfect for fans of fated mates, twisted love triangles, and slow-burn magic that simmers until it ignites.

If you are unsure if you want to read my book or have some misconceptions, please check out my updated review. *** Rael screwed up badly. One reckless gamble later, and his guild's entire emergency fund was gone. With debt collectors ready to harvest his organs, his only hope was a single, desperate gacha pull. Ding! [Congratulations! Player: Quarterpounder69 has obtained the (Divine) Grade item, Eye of the Beast!] [Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +250] [First Divine Grade item obtained! All Stats +100] [New title unlocked! [Heavenly Attraction] (Divine)] With no other choice, he consumed the item—only to be thrown into a situation no player had ever faced before. [To ensure fairness, please select a random number. This will determine which boss monster variation you become.] 'Uh, I don't fucking know? 69... hmm, maybe not...' [Confirmed.] 'Wait—' [Congratulations! You've chosen the Special-Type Boss Monster Variation: The Pay-to-Win Boss.] [Congratulations! You've become a Boss Monster!] Armed with broken perks like [Premium Leveling], [Premium Evolution], and [Premium Shop], Rael was thrust into the world of the VRMMORPG game he had been playing. The issue was, he went back in time, specifically, 150 days before the launch of version 1.0.

Carter Williams was your typical twenty year old loser. After a fight in the street leaves him unconscious he wakes up in the body of a young dragon in an entirely new world. Armed with a system to assist him and two beautiful wives to support him, Carter vows never to live his life hiding in the dark again as he seeks the title of dragon king. - Additional tag : Yuri Discord link is : https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz

From golden boy to public disgrace. lukas mullers's career nosedived after a high-profile transfer turned him into a flop. With his reputation in ruins and his personal life in shambles, he’s trying to prove everyone wrong.

Zion Carter has everything, wealth, power, and control. But when a quiet girl with haunting hazel eyes walks into his office as his new assistant, his perfectly structured world begins to crumble. Amira Fontaine isn’t just another employee, she’s the girl he couldn’t forget. A slow-burn romance set against a backdrop of luxury, secrets, and fate’s unexpected timing.

A one shot that turned into a story. Luka Zoric receives the abilities of some of the best Brazilian players to ever play the beautiful game. Struggling in the Manchester United U16 teams he wows with his newfound abilities and lands himself a move to the German club Dortmund.

Reborn: The Billionaire Mafia Boss’s Second Life In his first life, Luciano De Luca was a man feared by millions—a ruthless mafia boss and a cold-hearted billionaire CEO. He ruled the corporate world by day and the underworld by night. But with power came betrayal. Blinded by trust, he was deceived by those closest to him—his right-hand man, his blood relatives, and the woman he thought he loved. On the night he signed a billion-dollar deal that should have secured his empire, Luciano was assassinated... left to bleed out in the very office he built from nothing. But death was not the end. Luciano wakes up—ten years in the past. Armed with memories of betrayal, manipulation, and regret, the cold, calculating mafia king now has a second chance. A chance to rebuild his empire stronger, protect his true allies, and uncover hidden enemies before they strike. This time, he's not just fighting for power—he's fighting for something far more dangerous... love. The quiet, innocent woman he once ignored—Ariana Russo—holds secrets even deeper than he imagined. In his past life, she was nothing more than a background figure. In this life, she may be the key to everything: survival, redemption, and perhaps... happiness. But the past isn't so easily rewritten. Rival mafia clans, corrupt billionaires, and old foes begin to move as destiny shifts. His enemies are smarter. His allies are fewer. And love... love might be the most dangerous game of all. Can a ruthless mafia billionaire rewrite his fate? Or will love, family, and blood debts pull him back into the chaos he was destined for?

In the beginning, there was only chaos. From that chaos, the Dao was born—then came the heavens, the earth, and all existence. When Lin Xuan, once hailed as the youngest Grand Sage of the Celestial Realm, is betrayed by his sect and slain during ascension, he vanishes into the void. But instead of death, the void grants him rebirth... into the body of a crippled orphan in the Mortal Realm. With his soul bound to the mythical Chaos Core, a forbidden treasure that defies the natural order, Lin Xuan gains access to an ancient and forgotten cultivation path—The Supreme Dao of Chaos. In this life, there will be no mercy. No sects to protect him. No heavens to bless him. With chaos as his guide and vengeance in his heart, he will walk a path that no cultivator has ever dared: To master all Daos, rewrite fate, and become the Supreme Sovereign of All Realms. --- Key Story Elements: MC (Lin Xuan): Reincarnated cultivation prodigy with a cold, calculating mind. Holds ancient knowledge of spells, techniques, and formations. Possesses the Chaos Core, which lets him absorb and evolve other Daos. The Chaos Core (System-Like Artifact): Allows the MC to comprehend all Dao laws (fire, sword, space, time, etc.). Transforms weaker techniques into chaotic variants (e.g., “Chaotic Sword Slash”). Unlocks hidden memories from a forgotten age. Can “devour” enemy cultivation techniques to improve them. Enemies & Factions: Major Sects: Righteous and Demonic both fear chaos. Ancient Clans: Want to control or destroy Lin Xuan. Heaven's Judgment: Tries to erase anything related to chaos. A shadowy cult worshiping the Chaos Origin awaits his rise. Power System: Classic stages (Qi Gathering → Foundation → Core → Nascent Soul → Ascension…) Chaos Path allows him to break the limits of each stage, creating his own. Dual-cultivation with rare entities (like Elemental Spirits or Chaos Beasts) may unlock unique techniques. --- Potential Plot Arcs: Arc 1: The Awakening Lin Xuan is reborn as a crippled orphan in a small village. Awaken the Chaos Core during a near-death experience. Destroy local bullies and attract attention from a minor sect. Arc 2: Sect of Shadows Joins a declining sect, hides his power. Starts mastering chaotic versions of common techniques. Secretly defeats outer enemies while building influence. Arc 3: The Heaven Trials Enters the realm-wide tournament, shocking everyone with chaotic powers. Meets powerful allies, love interest, and enemies. Begins unraveling the secret of his past life’s betrayal. Arc 4: Rise of the Chaos Sovereign Takes over his own sect or establishes a new one. Battles other Heaven's Chosen and ancient cultivators. Starts challenging the will of the heavens itself.

When the average man is suddenly thrown into a video game as an extra, fated to die, they might first think to hide or run away. But not Luka. A man now inhabiting the body, he simply wants to survive - no matter the cost - even if it means he has to kill the main character! ---------- Magic Castle, Spacecraft, or Golden Gachapon = MORE CHAPTERS (:

Carter Williams era o típico perdedor de vinte anos. Após uma briga na rua deixá-lo inconsciente, ele acorda no corpo de um jovem Dragão em um mundo completamente novo. Armado com um sistema para auxiliá-lo e duas belas esposas para apoiá-lo, Carter jura nunca mais viver sua vida escondido na escuridão enquanto busca o título de rei dos dragões. - Tag adicional: Yuri O link do Discord é: https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz

``` Carter Williams era el típico perdedor de veinte años. Después de una pelea en la calle que lo deja inconsciente, se despierta en el cuerpo de un joven dragón en un mundo completamente nuevo. Armado con un sistema para asistirlo y dos hermosas esposas para apoyarlo, Carter jura no volver a vivir su vida escondiéndose en la oscuridad mientras busca el título de rey dragón. —Etiqueta adicional: Yuri. —Enlace de Discordia es: https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz. ```

``` Carter Williams était votre jeune perdant typique de vingt ans. Après une bagarre dans la rue qui le laisse inconscient, il se réveille dans le corps d'un jeune Dragon dans un tout nouveau monde. Armé d'un système pour l'assister et de deux magnifiques épouses pour le soutenir, Carter jure de ne plus jamais vivre sa vie à se cacher dans l'ombre alors qu'il recherche le titre de roi des Dragons. - Étiquette supplémentaire : Yuri Le lien Discorde est : https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz ```

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- Neraxis saved the people and wiped out the monsters, but instead of cheers, he faced silence and a glowing blue text: [Task Failed Successfully!] [Rating Generated: SSS-Rank] "The hell does that even mean?" he muttered, finding the situation a bit strange. Before he could process, the so-called heroes—who had hidden while he fought—emerged. He waited for gratitude, only to feel a dagger pierce his back. The only girl he loved stood behind him. She betrayed him. The crowd and heroes? They were staring at him with disdain and contempt. "You..." he groaned as a spear and sword headed for him, ending his life. But instead of dying, he was sent back to the past—specifically, to the first day of the academy, year 2367, 8 years before his death. However, many things had changed. One of the most significant was the sudden appearance of a Tower, a mysterious structure that had appeared across all the continents, granting power to those brave enough to contest its challenges. "Not again... With this chance I will end you all" Neraxis vowed to himself, embarking on his path of revenge, while also trying to give his life new meaning. ***** Disclaimer: MC is not instantly going to be a villain, as his background is that of a hero. The switch will be gradual in accordance with the events that happen along the way. Some snippets of such events have already been teased :) *****

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Carter Williams war der typische zwanzigjährige Verlierer. Nach einer Schlägerei auf der Straße, bei der er bewusstlos wurde, wacht er im Körper eines jungen Drachen in einer völlig neuen Welt auf. Bewaffnet mit einem System, das ihm hilft, und zwei schönen Frauen, die ihn unterstützen, schwört Carter, sich nie wieder im Dunkeln zu verstecken und den Titel des Drachenkönigs anzustreben. - Zusätzlicher Tag : Juri Der Diskord-Link lautet: https://discord.gg/q68P5JPnNz

[Warning: R-18] Lukas had just started making his career in a good company, allowing his family to live comfortably, when he was poisoned by some of his jealous colleges during his promotion-celebration dinner. Everything blanked out in front of his eyes and he thought he was dead. Miraculously, however, he regained his senses but he was no longer the Lukas Adams, the rising star of his company--he was now Lukas Rivervale, the youngest son of Viscount Raymond. Clearly, he had transmigrated. After accepting his new reality, he realized the world he was in was a Magic World, dominated by Mages. In this world, only strong were respected and because he had failed his awakening ceremony at the age of 12, he was despised and looked down up. What a tragedy! Fortunately, the Goddess of Luck seemed to be smiling upon him because he realized he now possessed the Legacy of an Arcane Mage, one the strongest beings to ever live in this world. Vowing to become the strong enough to find a way back to the Earth and take revenge on those who plotted against him, he embarks on the path of a Mage.

One month after aliens destroyed Earth, Ethan Carter wakes up in a ruined world — with a mysterious alien system now bonded to him. Armed with powers meant for a different species, Ethan must survive under alien surveillance, uncover the truth behind the invasion, and become stronger before it's too late. The last human with the system might be the last hope for mankind.

Vaella yang berusia 16 tahun sedang jatuh cinta pada pria yang tak seharusnya masuk ke kehidupannya. Apakah Vaella bisa menangani gejolak perasaan dan siap untuk masuk ke dalam chapter baru dalam hidupnya? atau malah semakin menambah luka dalam hidupnya.

WARNING! MATURE CONTENT! An accident changed everything for Stella Marquez, an Omega—when a mysterious Alpha named Lukas Monteverde forcibly marked her. The council's decree was clear: once marked, they must be married, fated mate or not. Bound by this law, they were thrust into a forced cohabitation, turning Stella's world upside down as she had to sever ties with her ex. Living together ignited an undeniable connection. The mark heightened their senses—each overwhelmed by the other's pheromones, burning with an insatiable thirst for one another. What began as rejection and resistance to their instincts slowly unraveled into understanding, then something deeper—love. Reluctantly, they opened their hearts to one another. "If I let you free, would you still choose him… or me?"

In the year 2036, artificial intelligence is as ordinary as electricity—powering homes, writing essays, and replacing entire industries. But when Playtoon Co., a mid-sized South Korean tech company, unveils UPRAISED, the world’s first full-dive MMORPG, everything changes. Unlike anything before it, UPRAISED doesn’t just simulate reality—it evolves with it. Taste, pain, freedom, consequence—every sensation is real. And for Lukas, a 24-year-old convenience store clerk in Manila stuck in a loop of routine and quiet frustration, it’s more than a game. It’s a way out. Haunted by the feeling that life is passing him by, Lukas spends his savings on a NeuroDrive capsule and dives in. No plan. No class picked. Just hope. But the shadows welcomed him—and soon, so did the blade. But UPRAISED isn’t a fantasy playground. It’s alive—with adaptive AI, ruthless players, and a system that doesn’t always play fair. When Lukas is unexpectedly flagged as a Red Name—marked for death, hunted by players, and feared by NPCs—he learns the hard way: in this world, every choice has weight, and every mistake has teeth. This isn’t just a second life. It’s the only one that ever felt real. And as Lukas rises through the chaos, he uncovers a deeper truth: UPRAISED is more than a single world. Hidden within its code are sealed realms—forgotten, forbidden, and waiting. When the first portal opens, it won’t just be a new expansion. It will be war.

Di sebuah bangku pojok kelas, dua mahasiswa dengan dunia yang bertolak belakang dipertemukan. Arkana, si dingin dan pendiam, tak pernah menyangka kehadiran Keysha Nadhira, mahasiswa pindahan yang ceria, akan mengubah hidupnya. Dari sketsa diam-diam hingga hujan di koridor kampus, perlahan rasa tumbuh di antara mereka. Tapi mampukah cinta bertahan di tengah luka masa lalu dan ambisi masa depan?

Di balik dinginnya ruang bedah dan hiruk-pikuk rumah sakit, tumbuh benih cinta antara dr. Aira Kusuma, dokter muda penuh semangat, dan dr. Raditya Harsono, spesialis bedah berbakat yang menyimpan luka masa lalu. Dalam setiap denyut monitor dan langkah di lorong rumah sakit, mereka menemukan lebih dari sekadar tugas menyelamatkan nyawa — mereka menemukan arti mencintai dan disembuhkan.

In a bold experiment, two brothers —Lukas and Max—create a vast simulation: nine massive citadels floating in space, each with a unique starting scenario and population—from peaceful Teddies and mischievous Geddose to the enigmatic Pheddies, Maxes, and Lukases. What begins as a playful test to explore how different versions of themselves and their creations react under various conditions soon spirals into something much larger. As the simulation evolves on its own, unexpected alliances form, chaos spreads, and mysterious forces awaken. The boundaries between control and autonomy blur, and the simulated world begins to challenge the intentions of its creators. A layered, imaginative sci-fi story about identity, power, and the unintended consequences of digital creation—where even the code can become a weapon.