Alex Cross Must Die

He died at the age of 32. In the real world, he never achieved anything. But there was one thing he had mastered: games. When he opened his eyes again, nothing made sense. This place looked like a game — but it wasn’t a simulation, and there were no simple quest logs. No rules were explained. No one offered guidance. Only floors lay ahead. Each one a new trial. A new choice. A new threat. No one has ever cleared this game. Maybe that’s why… it’s his turn now. He will either rise— Or vanish without a trace. Rise or Die Not everyone gets a second chance. But he did. And this time, he won’t stop until the end.

Ruben's life was already broken before he broke his father's skull. At thirteen, he'd survived his mother's suicide, endured years of abuse, and learned to swallow every scream. But when his pent-up rage finally explodes one terrible night, Ruben finds himself not in prison or a grave, but in a world where the rules don't make sense. Here, fear creates monsters. Pain unlocks strange powers. And the only person offering help is Dario Kosta, a legendary warrior with secrets of his own. Teamed with Corbin. another damaged kid. Ruben must navigate this dangerous new reality while wrestling with his darkest impulses. Because in this world, your worst moments might be the key to survival... or your undoing.

Naph had a couple of years of extremes. One year, he was trying to chase down a few rats in a desert. Another he was hunting bears in a river. There was a year when he just chilled himself on a beach. His volatile heart mayhems his life. This time his hunt had a different breed entirely. Named Bulwark. Quite the bounty on such a name. The only requirement? Bring the head back clean and without damage. Hunting was a sport. At least that’s what he had learned by watching others. Every adult showing off their repertoire of the dead. His volatile nature and teen years hadn’t taught him whom to show off or not. Bulwark was his first human kill. Yet it was his first insight into what a ‘catalyst’ could do. His survival had been on his intellect earlier, but not anymore. The world responded. He ran. Ran into things he hadn’t heard. Will the world make him another number in its long list of the dead? Or will he learn its truths? Will he know of the unspoken words he hadn’t processed? His heart a volatile entity; the world a raging a beast chasing him. And a few words that he didn’t knew- yet one etched itself in: “Cata”. ---------------------------------------------------- This story is also available on RoyalRoad.com with the same title "Catalyst Cross Lesio" with the username 'alex_reads'. My paypal is connected to it, so if you wish to help out a budding artist do go to my "Catalyst Cross Lesio" on RoyalRoad.com and hit that donate button! Thank you! :)

Penelope is reincarnated into a book she read as a kid — as Penelope Ashdown. The first thing she sees when she wakes up? A judge. An audience. Turns out, she’s on trial for the long list of crimes Ashdown had committed. And regardless of the verdict, she's scheduled to die in a week on her way to prison. Being a doctor in her past life doesn't help. Belonging to a powerful noble house doesn't help. Being rumored to have magical powers definitely doesn't help. Her only shot at survival? Vicious wit and a lucky encounter with a nobleman so beloved by society, they’ve never bothered to check what he really is.

Nathan Beck was never meant to be a hero. Life chewed him up, spat him out, and left him hollow. A ghost in his own skin, haunted by grief and disillusionment. But death offered him something else: A new viewpoint. And a question no one else was asking. Now reborn as Hidesuke Shinohara, a forgotten, F-tier “hero” in the digital world of Arc Zenith, he's granted an ominous, forbidden power: The Final Verdict System. It doesn’t hand out points. It doesn’t reward popularity. It exists for one reason alone: To pass judgment on the heroes who think they’re untouchable. In a world where saviors wear pretentious masks and villains are manufactured scapegoats, Hidesuke becomes the razor’s edge between false light and true shadow. As he climbs the twisted hierarchy of power, surveillance, and illusion, his blade becomes justice. As he hunts them one by one, his judgement zones carve truth into lies. Every sentence burns a legacy. Every sin carries a weight. And real justice finally gets a voice. - - - - - - - The alley was soaked, wall to wall with blood and rain. C-tier Hero "Rot" slammed Hidesuke through a rusted vent, sending shards of metal skittering across the floor. “You don’t get to judge me, you fucker!” he roared, face littered with ugly wounds and eyes wide with fury. Hidesuke coughed, blood in his teeth, and pushed himself up. “Thirty-five victims,” he rasped. “How many more must go down in silence before you feel any remorse?” Rot surged forward again, his palm bursting with hydroforce. Hidesuke didn't dodge. All conditions were met. It was time to end this. > “I bear witness.” Then the world around them split in half. Light scorched the pavement as the Judgment Zone warped reality, replacing every structure within the radius. The rain stopped midair. Sound bent in place. Everything froze except Hidesuke—and Rot, now locked inside with him. > “Violation of Article Nine.” > “You turned their lungs into breeding sites for your filthy worms.” Rot screamed, lunging again. But the chains found him first, wrapping around his legs, arms, throat. They hissed against his skin, burning through his armor and piercing his flesh. > “Sin Weight: 46.” > “Victim Count: 35.” > “Verdict confirmed.” Hidesuke walked toward him, limping slightly, voice steady. > “They desperately begged you for air. Yet you used them like lifeless objects.” > “Let this be your last breath.” His hand closed around the final seal. The glyphs flared red—then white. Veil didn’t get a last word. - - - - - - - [ ! ] If you've been looking for a story with a unique plot and background, congrats you've found the one. Don't waste any more time. Head right in. [ ! ] The first few chapters are evenly-paced and mostly of slice-of-life. The system doesn't make a real appearance until a little later, after a condition is met. [ ! ] Discord server dropping soon.

This Is a short story concerning Kazuma and the rest of his allies. They are kids born in a harsh society as assassins and soliders where they go on missions and become as strong as they can to live the life they want to live.

Zhang Feng downloaded a game. The next second. A ferocious monster lunged at him. [Please choose your enhancement] 1: Vision +0.1 2: Growth Constitution (Constitution +1 per hour) 3: Fighting Memory ———— The main world has no magic, only my unique law.

The protagonist is reborn at the end of the Roman Republic, becoming a gladiator under Spartacus. How will he escape the tragic fate of being crucified and survive in the Mediterranean under Roman rule? Stay tuned! -------------- Rome must perish! As long as it exists, we find it difficult to escape the fate of death! —Maximus

“I’m a warrior from the alternate universe.” “The Goddess summoned me to this world to defeat the Devil that has imperiled the world and to restore peace to the world.” “I understand that it’s my cardinal duty. Since I’ve been summoned to become a Warrior, I’ll do my best to beat my opponent even if he’s the almighty Devil.” “Don’t ask me why. That’s what the book says.” “But… isn’t this development straying from the plot?!” This is the beginning of a scam in an alternate universe. It is also the story of a warrior with a mission to defeat the Devil. At the end, he realized that he had been duped instead.

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. **[NOTE!]** This novel features multiple short arcs, each exploring different tropes such as ancient China, the modern world, beasts, werewolves, vampires, fantasy, school romance, idol groups—you name it! The twist? Each arc focuses on our MC making the villain (male) triumph over the male and female leads. The story is written primarily in 2nd and 3rd person POV for a dynamic and immersive experience. || Excerpt || [WARNING! MATURE Content Ahead!] “Then serve me . . . properly.” The command was both sensual and authoritative, and Xue Li’s pulse quickened under his intense gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her trembling hands faltering as she began to run the sponge across his chest, her touch featherlight against his scars. “Y-yes your majesty.” Han Feng leaned back slightly, watching her through half-lidded eyes, his expression unreadable. “Slower,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that made her pulse skip. “You’re trembling,” he said, his voice velvet smooth, making her flinch. “I-It’s the steam, Your Majesty,” she stammered, though she knew it was a poor excuse. Han Feng chuckled softly, the sound deep and rich. “Hmm . . . Is that so? Then you have no problem cleaning my cock right?” Xue Li's eyes trembled, on the verge of tears, which seemed to please Han Feng. His smile grew wider as he urged her on. "Go on. You're going to serve me properly, aren't you?"

Your loved one was murdered. You know who did it, but they walked free. What would you do? The system failed them... So they built their own. Where guilt has consequences. And what is sown is reaped. Someone always pays. The only question is... how much?

"Em um mundo onde a glória é forjada em sangue e sombras, um sonho brilha como chama solitária." Yivor é apenas um garoto… mas carrega em si uma ambição que desafia os céus: tornar-se um Aventureiro Cruz de Platina — o mais alto e lendário título entre os guerreiros de Maraleon. Porém, sua jornada está longe de ser uma simples escalada de glória. Segredos antigos, amores proibidos e forças sombrias que espreitam além do véu da realidade o aguardam a cada passo. Neste mundo repleto de raças exóticas, impérios em ruínas e heróis quebrados, cada aliado pode esconder um passado trágico, e cada inimigo pode ser mais do que parece. Prepare-se para mergulhar em uma odisseia onde coragem e coração serão postos à prova... e onde nem mesmo a luz está livre das trevas.

Meet Kim Huxley, a twenty-five-year-old CEO of a modeling company to which he got transferred. He is heartless due to his heart being shattered by his first love, Jane Crimson but then he met Riele Grants who helped him heal his broken heart with her charm until his first love, appeared in his company to work as a model. Meet Riele Grants, a twenty-two-year-old lady, vibrant and cheerful. She works as Kim's assistant. She hated Kim because of his cold personality but when she got closer to him, she found out he was a cold jerk with a warm heart and slowly she found herself falling deeper in love with him. She thought she saw those signs visible in him too not until his first love came and he became a different person. ~~~ The heart wants what it wants, but sometimes it's not what it seems. In the high-fashion world of glamor and betrayal, small-town girl Riele sets out to heal the broken heart of billionaire CEO Kim. But her plan backfires when she finds herself falling for him, only to have her love rejected. Now, as Riele struggles to untangle her feelings for Kim and the truth about his past, she must navigate a treacherous path of secrets, lies, and hidden desires. But just when Riele thinks she's lost Kim forever, she discovers that his love for her rival, Jane, might not be what it seems. With her heart on the line, Riele must decide whether to fight for the man she loves or walk away from the pain and heartbreak that come with loving him. And Kim, tormented by his past and uncertain about his future, must confront the truth about his feelings for both women. Will he choose the safe, familiar path with Jane or take a chance on the unexpected passion that Riele ignites within him?

THE 1000 WARNINGS YOU MUST SURVIVE How do you fight the apocalypse when the only weapon left is your phone… and your fear? Renji Kurose is a nobody. A high school shut-in, a crybaby who skips class to avoid the world. But when a mysterious black screen appears on his phone, warning him of an approaching entity named Seraphine, everything changes. The message isn't spam. It’s a prophecy. Sent by a fallen angel named Luciel, the message is the first of 1,000 warnings—each tied to an unholy, uncanny being set to arrive one by one. Each has a form that defies logic. Each carries an ability capable of warping reality, inflicting permanent trauma, or causing instant, brutal death. And anyone without a phone? They're already dead. Now Renji must survive the arrival of each entity using only what the messages tell him—when they come, how they behave, and what threadbare tips might keep him alive. But the clock is always ticking, and the rules of survival grow more twisted with every passing warning. With society crumbling and the silence between screams growing louder, Renji has no choice but to evolve—from coward to warrior, from victim to beacon. Because this isn't just about surviving the end of the world… It's about understanding why it's happening at all. And who—or what—is watching.

She was the villainess who died by the sword of the man she loved. Now reborn, she vows to rewrite her fate even if magic, betrayal, and love try to drag her back. Lady Seraphina von Aurelian was feared as the “Rose of Thorns” a cold, calculating noblewoman accused of poisoning the empire’s beloved princess. Betrayed by allies, hated by the court, and executed by Crown Prince Kael her er own husband her story ended in fire and blood. But fate gives her a second chance. Waking up five years before her death, Seraphina is determined to change everything. No more court games. No more deadly ambition. And most importantly no more falling for the cold-hearted prince who destroyed her. But the past refuses to die quietly. A mysterious magical mark pulses beneath her skin. Old enemies return, but with new masks. And Kael the man who once sentenced her to death seems drawn to her like never before. As forbidden magic awakens and secrets unravel, Seraphina must decide: Will she walk the path of redemption... or become the villainess the empire truly fears? Because this time, if she dies there won’t be another chance.

No system. No shortcuts. Just memory, grit, and the will to burn brighter. When gods fall silent, only the stubborn rise. William Carter died quietly—a forgotten soul in a world that never gave him a chance. But death wasn’t the end. He awakens as William Denvers, infant heir to a noble house in Primera, a shattered world once shaped by goddesses and divine law. There’s no system prompt. No cheat skill. No divine blessing. Just memory, silence, and a single burning vow: “I want to live. I want to show the world… I am William Carter. And I am here.” As he learns to crawl through the marble halls of House Denvers, William begins the long, brutal path toward power—the hard way. Through books, blades, and bone-deep resolve, he must grow in a land where magic is legacy, war is memory, and children are molded into tools. But Primera is not a peaceful land. Whispers of vanished gods still haunt the wind. Cults of flame and shadow stir beneath sacred soil. And behind the grace of noble houses lie secrets that could tear the world apart once more. William Denvers is not chosen by fate. He chooses himself. To survive. To rise. To make this second life matter. And when the fires of war return to Primera, he will not run. He will remember the vow that brought him here—and ignite a world with it.

Peter mont had his future finally taking shape when he tragically passed in a car accident. Only to awaken as a newborn in an environment he doesnt recognize. Rain, Wheels, and unfamiliar voices surround him in the back of a wagon. He's held by a woman with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks. Peter realizes hes been reborn in a place where the language is foreign and the comfort is scarce.

"She believed in fate. He challenged it with a lie." Avni, a devoted Hindu girl raised in an all-girls environment, never imagined she’d fall for a boy—especially one from a different faith. But when Mohsin enters her life under the false name Rishi, destiny begins to rewrite itself. What starts as a sweet friendship turns into a passionate bond… until Avni discovers the truth. Torn between love and faith, she chooses to walk away. Years later, fate pulls them together again—only to test them with the ultimate sacrifice. Will love finally win, or will faith keep them apart forever?

not every performance ends with applause..... some ends with screams Author: mozaran_lo

not every performance ends with applause..... some ends with screams Author: mozaran_lo

She had spent more than 10 years of her life working hard to make her dream of opening her very own restaurant, only to die on the die of the opening. How tragic can her life be?! When she opened her eyes again to see she was reborn into the body of a little girl, she thought she had thought the heavens felt pity for her unfortunate life, but it turns out their pity was so humiliating. Why did she have to be reincarnated as the unloved false daughter of a lecherous king destined to die in a foreign land? No, she has to escape to change her fate! But how can she ever escape from the heavily guarded cold palace?

Have you heard of the "Dark Forest Hypothesis"? The cosmic theory that intelligent civilizations remain silent, hiding in the vast darkness of space—ever vigilant for predators lurking in the void. For Earth, this nightmare has become reality. Our world now suffers under dual existential threats: the technologically superior Vertex, alien invaders who claim Earth as their ancestral homeland, and the catastrophic "False Realities"—dimensional tears consuming our planet piece by piece. Within these mythological realms dwell gods and creatures of ancient legend, now twisted into entities desperate to harvest human souls for their very existence. But fate weaves an unexpected thread through this tapestry of doom. Theodore, a man with an unnaturally empty emotional landscape, navigates this dying world with detached precision. Yet beneath his hollow exterior lies something that has been tried desperately to be erased—a truth buried deep within his fractured mind. As Earth's final days approach and the boundaries between myth and reality collapse, fragments of Theodore's true self begin to resurface. The muscle memory of combat. The whispers of a forgotten self. The promised fire that didn't stop burning. In a world where both aliens and gods conspire against humanity's survival, one man will remember his purpose and embrace a terrible truth: He must kill the gods. Want more? Keep in mind my chapters are on average 5k words(that's a lot!) but I'm uploading it into bits on this site so people don't think there's not much content out. Then check out the author's notes at the end of any chapter. I can't wait to see you there! ;)

A man who thought his past was behind him, a young knight seeking honor and virtue. A princess looking for a way to save her people, a surviving tribal woman out for revenge against those who had attacked her tribe. And a bard just looking to tell the tales of the world. Their paths cross, and through this crossing fate's grand plan is set in motion, and the pieces are moved into place to awaken something erased from the world's records.

A teenage girl was working on her assignments, until a shiny little glow enter in to the room. And touched her skin. Before she knew it, she was in a different world. Inside in a strange body of Princess Jazmine Windemere of Eurotopia. Two souls living in a one body, has different desires Jazmine wants to become a Empress and the other one wants to go back home. which one would win, Or which one who die?