Cynical Hound

Kael is a wandering swordsman with a haunted past. Rhia is a former healer with a secret that could change everything. When fate binds them together through an ancient oath—Blood, Oath, Fire—their lives are irrevocably altered. The bond doesn’t just link them; it transforms them, awakening a supernatural fire that intertwines their pain, presence, and power. Hunted by the ruthless Black Hounds and shadowed by a force that watches from the ruins of a forgotten age, Kael and Rhia must unravel the mysteries of their oath before it consumes them. But every answer comes at a price, and the deeper they go, the more they realize: they are not the first to bear this curse. As their connection deepens into something neither of them expected, they must decide—will they master the fire within, or will it burn them alive? A tale of supernatural trials, forbidden power, and a romance forged in darkness.

In the glittering, snake-infested court of Ignis, where power was a double-edged sword and loyalty a rare gem, Selanthia Amaris Nyxveil stood as a legend cloaked in infamy. Known by many names—*The Hound of the Emperor*, **The Cursed Sword*, **The Witch of Nyxveil*, and *The Abandoned One*—she was a weapon forged by duty and sharpened by betrayal. For forty long years, she served as the Emperor’s blade, cutting down threats to the throne with ruthless precision. Yet, behind the cold steel and the icy gaze, Selanthia harbored no love for the crown or the vipers who surrounded it. She was a woman bound by fate, not choice. At 48, weary of the endless machinations of the court, Selanthia chose to retire. With no family to call her own, she left behind the gilded cage of Ignis for the simplicity of the countryside. Her dreams were modest: to bake sweet treats, tend to chickens, lose herself in books she’d never had time to read, and find solace in the quiet rhythm of church prayers. A peaceful, ordinary life—a stark contrast to the blood-stained path she had walked for decades. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. Just 28 hours into her newfound tranquility, Selanthia’s life was brutally cut short. Poisoned and attacked in the dead of night, she breathed her last beneath a cold, uncaring sky. Her final thoughts were not of vengeance or regret for the life she had led, but of the life she had never known. She wished for love, for a kind and handsome partner, for children whose laughter might have filled the void in her heart. She wished she had never taken up the sword, that she might have written a different ending to her tale. Yet, death was not the end. Selanthia awoke not in the afterlife but in a world both familiar and strange. Perched high in a cherry blossom tree, she was greeted by the voice of Rina, her long-dead confidante. Now, thrust into a bewildering new reality, Selanthia must unravel the threads of this strange second chance. Is this a cruel jest of the gods, a dream spun from her dying regrets, or something far more sinister? And why, of all people, THAT MAN—who disappeared without a word— is acting all weird? As the petals of the cherry blossoms fall around her, Selanthia finds herself caught in a web of mystery, romance, and perhaps, redemption. But in this enchanted new life, where nothing is as it seems, can she unravel the twist of life brought forward by THAT MAN? Or will the shadows of her past rise to claim her once more?

Derek McCoy was a man who spent his entire life facing adversity and injustice. After being forced to settle with surviving rather than living, he had finally found his place in the world, until everything was taken from him one last time. After losing his life to avenge his murdered brother, he reincarnates until he finds a world worth living in, a world filled with magic and monsters. Follow him along his journey, from grieving brother to alien soldier. From infant to Supreme Magus. ------------------------------------------- Tags: Transmigration, Male MC, Western Fantasy Schedule: 12 chapters/week (unless I'm ill or stuff happens) Chapter Lenght: 1200 - 1400 words Warning: The MC is not a hero nor an anti-hero. He is a broken, cynic and misanthropic person looking only for his own gain. If you are looking for a forgiving, nice, MC that goes around saving people in distress, this is not your cup of tea. Same if you want an unchanging MC with no character development. ------------------------------------------- Discord Server: https://discord.gg/suprememagus ---------------------------------------- Cover of Tiamat form Lith Verhen by josh groban aka manohar aka Animustw. My new Pfp was made by Josh (same as above). Visit the official discord for his official portraits of the characters.

When cynical office worker Aizen is reborn as a nameless mob character in Arcana Regalia: Gentlemen’s Passion, a magical otome game notorious for its ruthless villainess, he expects a short, miserable life polishing silverware. But after accidentally becoming the childhood confidant (and target of obsessive affection) of Stephanie Redwyne—the game’s ice-cold antagonist destined for exile—Aizen’s “mob” existence goes up in flames. Years later, framed as dead and exiled to a monster-infested jungle, Aizen reinvents himself as “Phoenix,” a flamboyant adventurer with a face-stealing mask, a sentient fire spirit, and a grudge. Meanwhile, Stephanie, now a brooding academy prodigy, is hellbent on freezing the world solid to avenge her lost servant… unaware he’s the same smug B-rank hero burning down bandit camps (and noble expectations) one quest at a time. Will Aizen survive his fiery double life? Can Stephanie thaw her icy heart before her yandere tendencies ignite a war? And why does the king keep offering Phoenix statues? Dive into a witty, magical romp where dating sim tropes crash into explosive fantasy chaos, and the underdog isn’t just rising—he’s arson.

WARNING! MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!! *** Casey is a top event planner, planning events for the most elites in the city. She's now tasked with the career-defining job of planning her best friend, Kira's, wedding. However, her life turned upside down when she found out she was falling in love with Jace, her Kira's fiance! Jace is the CEO of Chillz streaming platform, one of the biggest in the country. He's also one of the most dashing bachelors, always on the news and always being hounded by paparazzi. In a desperate move too expand his company, he opted to get married to KIra. But it all changed when he met her best friend, and suddenly, even the future of his company couldn't stop him from wanting to be with her. As passion burns hot and the embers of love is fanned, Jace and Casey try to fight their growing attraction to each other to respect Kira. But with such intense feelings, there is only so much they can do. Will they be able to stay away from each other regardless of the mounting temptations? Or will they throw caution to the winds, finding happiness in each other's arms even while everything they've built and worked hard for goes up in flames?

In a sprawling city named Cenith, an ancient secret society controls the fate of the world from the shadows. The city exists between two realms: the mortal world, full of ordinary lives, and the veiled supernatural world, where powerful entities, unknown to the public, operate. These hidden beings shape history and can manipulate fate, time, and even memories. The existence of the Veil — a barrier between the two worlds — is a carefully guarded secret. Our protagonist, Erith Vale, is a skilled but cynical detective who once worked as a top investigator for the City Watch, uncovering hidden crimes and solving mysteries of the supernatural. He lost his wife and child under mysterious circumstances, a tragedy that pushed him into isolation. However, his pursuit of the truth leads him back to the city, where strange occurrences and new murders with unexplainable features draw him into a dangerous world. Erith soon discovers that the murder victims were once members of the Veiled Order, a forgotten organization with the ability to see and interact with beings from the supernatural realm. Their death marks the beginning of an unraveling mystery that could potentially tear apart the Veil, allowing the supernatural to fully invade the human world. Erith is pulled into a web of secrets, where every answer only leads to more questions. He has to uncover the truth behind the Veil, confront his own dark past, and survive long enough to stop the calamity from consuming both realms.

Rena was born with power—power meant for a ruler, stolen by a tyrant, and buried beneath a lifetime of lies. Branded a witch, hunted like prey, she has spent years hiding in the shadows, waiting for her chance at revenge. That chance comes when she lets herself be captured, intending to infiltrate the palace and kill the man who stole her mother’s life. But she never expected to fall into the hands of Alex Ravon, the Blood Hound of Mysiri—merciless, unyielding, and the king’s most loyal knight. Bound in chains, forced to travel beside the very man who would see her burned at the stake, Rena refuses to break. But Alex isn’t interested in broken things. He wants to see her fight. To watch her struggle, to make her kneel. "For a witch, you’re quite fragile." "And for a knight, you talk too much." She is his prisoner. He is her captor. But as the days stretch on and war looms in the distance, hatred twists into something far more dangerous. Because in this game of prey and predator, neither of them is willing to lose.

Our cynical protagonist has woken up as a character of a popular manga in her world; The Story of Aron which had reached its end. Not just any random character though, she is transmigrated as the protagonist's pitiful mother at her infancy. After she changed her name thus creating her own identity, she is set on completing her mission and making sure that the story doesn't stray but still changing her character's fate as well as dealing with many issues. "My son, I will give you the life you never had."

In a world where colossal monsters rule 90% of the world's territory, Parahuman women are the only ones capable of facing them. Gregory is a newly graduated Hunter, slightly above average in talent but at the top of the scale when it comes to ambition. As monsters ravage the land, he can only rely on his Hounds to survive. That’s why he believes that rewarding and caring for his Hounds with 100% dedication is only natural. He will do whatever it takes to protect them and make them stronger, just as they protect him...

Hope Apex youre everyday ordinary deadbeat college dropout with anger problems from the 21st century who is on the verge of committing suicide and sergeant major Dracula von Death from UNOE's first cosmic marine legion the badest and biggest motherf*cker out there, one from a world of peace and prosperity and the other one from the of an absolute cluster f*ck s*ithole that E*arth had become In the 23rd century, one gets the golden finger aka system that allows her to travel from the pas to the future and the other one becomes the others war hound, If youre a fan of giant super soldiers In power armor then this a book for your current goal 3 chaps per day so don't be shy with power stones this author needs his food.

A World Without Reflections is a novel steeped in Eastern fantasy and Dark Souls-like desolation, following Chael, a young warrior chief who returns to a home to see that his clansmen are nothing but frozen and soulless husks. Their voices are gone and the fires are cold. They still stand, but they do not live. And somewhere beyond the frost and silence, unseen hands pull at fate’s threads. ///// "I had fought before. I had bled before. But this was different. This was madness. One moment, I was sat on my throne, ruling my clansmen and the next… I'm met with a graveyard of empty eyes and frozen faces. And now these mongrels hunt me through the storm, blades drawn and their voices sharp with laughter. Echoes in the snow continue to call out to me as I drown in snow and steel. Were they guiding me? Or had I already lost my mind?" ///// WHAT TO EXPECT: • Dark and desolate atmostphere (heavily inspired by Dark Souls). • Struggling protagonist. Chael will earn his victories through skill, intellegence and power progression - and along the way, he will lose many times. • ALL notable characters will be complex and have unique character traits, philosophies and backstories. • A unique power system inspired by Xianxia. • Very lore-rich and intricate world-building. • Slow-burn romance subplot. • LOTS of mysteries and plot-twists. Almost all subplots will be infused with some kind of mystery. • Multiple layers of character development for Chael (who starts off as a cynical young man who lost what little purpose he had) and many other characters.

Naksukawa Kyoko, a fiercely independent accountant, has spent her life carrying the weight of her family on her shoulders. From a young age, she became the breadwinner, sacrificing her dreams to support her loved ones. But when she receives a devastating diagnosis—brain cancer—Kyoko decides it’s time to live for herself. Determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of touring her favorite countries, she reaches out to her former college friend, Andrew DiCaprio, for help. Andrew, a brilliant gastroenterologist with a dark past, is no stranger to sacrifice. Born into a notorious gangster family, he was sent to college to become the family’s “gang doctor.” But after years of living under his father’s shadow, Andrew fled the States for Japan, seeking a fresh start and a life free from violence. When Kyoko asks him to join her on her journey, he reluctantly agrees, seeing it as a chance to escape his own demons—if only for a while. As the two embark on an unforgettable adventure across the globe, their shared history and contrasting personalities create a whirlwind of emotions. Kyoko’s determination to live life to the fullest clashes with Andrew’s guarded cynicism, but as they navigate the highs and lows of their journey, an unexpected bond begins to form. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and heartwarming encounters, they find solace in each other’s company, slowly peeling back the layers of their pain and insecurities. But with Kyoko’s health declining and Andrew’s past threatening to catch up with him, their fragile connection is put to the test. Can two broken souls, each running from their own demons, find the courage to embrace love in the face of uncertainty? Or will their fears and circumstances keep them apart? *Fragile Hearts, Uncharted Paths* is a poignant and heartfelt romance that explores the power of love, redemption, and living life without regrets. Set against the backdrop of a global adventure, this story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, love can be the light that guides us home.

In the heart of a bustling city, in a penthouse that had once symbolized isolation, a new fairytale began. It wasn't a fairytale of dragons and knights, but one of vulnerability and trust, of overcoming past hurts and daring to believe in love again. Connor Sterling, the CEO recluse, had finally found his princess, not in a gilded castle, but in a simple coffee shop, in the form of a book-loving student named Maya, who showed him that even in the most cynical heart, a fairytale ending was still possible. And sometimes, the most beautiful fairytales are the ones that unfold in the most unexpected places, with the most unexpected people.

Anterors a cupid, brimming with youthful enthusiasm, dreams of ruling over the realm of love alongside his father, the esteemed Cupid King Amor. However, his attempts to inspire love with his bow and arrow are met with unexpected resistance. His arrows seem to lose their magic, falling harmlessly to the ground. Despondent, Anterors confronts his father, who reveals a crucial truth: true power in the realm of love lies not in forced affection, but in genuine healing. To prove his worth, Cupid must mend the broken heart of Anna, a young woman whose life was irrevocably altered by the sudden and tragic loss of her parents in a car accident. Anna, grappling with the profound grief and trauma of the accident, has built impenetrable walls around her heart. Haunted by the memory of her parents, she struggles with intense grief, fear, and a deep-seated distrust of the world. She has sworn off love, believing it to be a cruel illusion, and has become cynical and withdrawn. Anterors, initially hesitant, embarks on a challenging journey to reach Anna. He must navigate the complexities of human emotions, understand the depth of Anna's pain, and ultimately earn her trust. He must learn to recognize the subtle signs of her trauma – the flashbacks, the anxiety, the emotional numbness – and offer support and comfort without intruding on her grief. Along the way, Anterors discovers that true love is not about grand gestures or fleeting infatuations. It's about empathy, understanding, and the courage to face vulnerability. He learns to listen to Anna's story, to validate her feelings, and to offer genuine comfort and support. Slowly, Anna begins to open her heart to Cupid, not as a symbol of love, but as a compassionate friend. As their bond deepens, Anterors realizes that true healing comes from within, and his role is to simply guide and support Anna on her journey of self-discovery and recovery. Through his experiences with Anna, Anterors discovers the true meaning of love – not as a force to be wielded, but as a powerful force for healing and growth. He learns that genuine love requires patience, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable himself. In the end, Anna's heart begins to mend, not because of Anterors magical arrows, but because of the genuine connection they have forged. Cupid, having learned the true essence of his powers, proves himself worthy of the throne, not as a king of forced affections, but as a king of hearts, a true Heartmender.

In his prime, Red was a knight of unparalleled power. After being exiled and branded a monster, Red fled into the shadows, desperate to outrun his bloody legacy. But his pursuers have found him and they are relentless, hounding his every step, forcing this fallen knight to confront his past and the darkness festering within him. As the conflict unfolds, the line between good and evil is blurred. Will Red survive or succumb to the abyss? Read 5 chapters ahead on Patreon: patreon.com/hyphan_official

“Have you ever wished that a truck would hit you and you would transmigrate into a world filled with swords and magic? Perhaps you wished that you would be a hero, defeating the villains, protecting the land, and receiving all sorts of admiration and love from the people. I would give you one piece of advice. Perish that thought.” -Ravi West *** Ravi West was a hero of indisputable esteem. As a Sentinel, he traveled the Realms, killing villains and saving entire civilizations. His job was everything to him. Until Luxor. Luxor changed everything. Luxor changed him. Ravi was done. The tiredness etched into his bones. He laid down his mantle and vanished. He chose the most boring planet in his memory for his retirement, except this Earth was not like the one he remembered- Nests, monsters, superheroes, and villains filled the streets but that was not his business. He has a plan, a quiet, uncaring life filled with wine, food, and books. But the New Captain at the Bureau seemed to enjoy shattering all his carefully laid plans. He was the most annoying person Ravi had ever met, blonde hair, the most beautiful blue eyes, and a sunny smile, the righteous Arlen Sinclair constantly got involved in cases much bigger than him, dragging Ravi along into his Shenanigans. **** Grumpy, Cynic Shou who doesn't care if the world burns× Golden Retriever, Righteous Gong who is the first to bring the bucket to save the burning world. #Foundfamily #Sliceoflife, #crime, #mystery, #Superheros, #OverpoweredMc, #Protagonistfallsinlovefirst #MutualPampering #Powercouple #Superpowers #Cooking #Farming #yaoi #Detectives #Villains [This book is participating in the WSA contest] Disclaimer: The book cover to be taken down at owner's request.

Tokyo is on edge. A group of terrorists has taken over a massive shopping mall, holding innocent people hostage. The police surround the building, prepared for a long standoff—until the Hero Association arrives. In minutes, a team of elite heroes wipes out the criminals without breaking a sweat. The crowd cheers. The media swarms them for interviews. The heroes smile, crack jokes, and disappear into the night. But not everyone is celebrating. Behind closed doors, the police are furious. The heroes are acting above the law, killing criminals on sight. No arrests. No trials. Just bodies. The police commissioner warns that if this continues, traditional law enforcement will be useless. A cynical detective agrees, but there’s nothing they can do. The world sees the heroes as saviors—but what if they’re just another kind of monster? Meanwhile, in a quiet part of Saitama, high school student Kuroshi Watarabe wakes up from a terrifying nightmare—flames, screams, and a city burning to ashes. But it was just a dream… right? He pushes the thoughts aside and heads to school, where he’s just a regular third-year student, joking with his friends and dodging promises to treat them to food. But that night, everything changes.

This is a world ruled by law, where exotic objects from the heavens descend. The law of every individual, of every country, governs the workings of the world. When these laws collide, they birth— Darkness, war, witchcraft, flame, faith, heroes and evil, polities and churches, gods and deformities, fairytales and nightmares. Why can a flint elicit the loyalty of three massive hounds? How can a flame determine the rise and fall of a nation? Why can a mirror discern the good and evil within a person's heart? How can a farmer slay a dragon, and a destitute wanderer become a king in a single bound? Ivita came to this world, he has been here, he has travelled, he has conquered, and in the end, he will transform his thoughts and insights into a new Law to rule this vast land.

Null never wanted excitement,fame or even riches and a quiet, comfortable life a woman to call his own then a family to go along But every one at the age of 16 at least that was the common age but even those younger would be sent to Military school reason being they would be sent to war a Planetary war the Domineer's a alien humanoid species's that were supernatural in all aspects and humankind were at war,humankind began to progress immensely because technology from the Domineer's was scavenged then replicated The war caused 70% of humankind to be killed,yet there was hope as apprence of abilities starting from a lone soldier in despair activated his METAGENE'S making this man the first Meta-Human. These abilities appeared when a human is put under immense trauma and there able to teach this ability and even improve it.The war lasted 70 years and a very fragile treaty was made. That was 80 year's ago.The first time humankind met the Domineer's was 2039 AD December 22 and and the war started in 2040 AD January 10.And the first war ended at year 2045 and it was not the last. And now the year is 2120 AD. (Author's note:It will include a system.)

A carefree boy, chilling on his stone bed while enjoying his fruit juice mixed with crushed candy ruby, suddenly experienced the horror of his life as he watched the invasion of their clan, got enslaved, transformed into Metallic Hound and forced to serve for 21 years in perpetual agony. He suddenly woke up and found that it was a nightmare dream he had just lived. However, before he rejoiced, he came to understand that not everything was as it seemed.

{Check out my new novel, Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

In Deep Down Your Black Heart, step into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and the darkest corners of the human psyche come alive. Inspired by the gripping reality of maladaptive daydreaming, this novel weaves a tale of haunting self-reflection, survival, and the unrelenting pull of power and consequence. Follow Hound, a deeply conflicted man gifted—and cursed—with the ability to glimpse fractured visions of the future. As his transformations ravage his body and psyche, Hound navigates a dystopian world of deceit, betrayal, and survival. Driven by guilt over a horrific act against his closest friend, Hound teeters on the edge of madness, his silver eyes reflecting not just his powers but the unrelenting weight of his past. From the brutal trenches of Rivermirror to the guarded halls of River’s elite, Hound’s journey unfolds amidst chaos, betrayal, and unshakable loyalty to his fractured sense of justice. Encounters with characters like the dangerously playful Argent, whose silver hair is as sharp as her wit, and Emily, a woman caught between privilege and survival, challenge Hound’s morality and force him to confront the truths of his own fractured humanity. Exploring the cost of power, the limits of forgiveness, and the chilling effects of unchecked ambition, Through the Deep Down Your Black Heart is a deeply psychological journey through a dystopian world where every choice ripples with devastating consequences. Perfect for readers of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers, this novel delivers a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to be human when humanity itself hangs in the balance

How the cynical jester Marcel comes to meet the driven knight Vincent and aids him in his quest. They are two of the few who retain their memories and sanity amidst the dense, amnesiac fog that envelops the land. Along the way, they encounter the long-abandoned ruins of a former civilisation that seem so unfeasible in the time they now live. By Eden F. Lintern

A creation of a human and a Jinn, Xynar is a never-seen-before book of sorcery. When someone opens Xynar, it sucks them inside of it, and throws them into an alternate world of magic, where they need to fend for themselves and survive. Throughout their journey Xynar will remain present with them; it has blank pages, and it narrates the experience of its victim. When its pages become full, it means that the person has survived for long enough, and officially conquered the challenge of Xynar, and is worthy of returning to the real world. Xynar's third victim, Alan, has been put on the 7 island chain, Gwaxyguen, of the AZ Planet. Alan will later find out that he needs to learn the types of magic that are specific to each native citizen of each of the islands, to be able to unlock the strongest magic of all, existential magic, and face the 2 gods of the planet to try and fix what their cynical acts have ruined. Alan will either win the fight, which would end Xynar's pages and teleport him back to the real world, die fighting the gods, or have his journey abruptly cut off on one of the islands.

From a feared Yakuza heir to an unserious dog, life’s been a real downgrade for our MC. But just when things couldn’t get weirder, he’s sucked into Korentora, a world of hybrid weirdos and endless war. Now rocking a half-dog, half-human body, he’s crowned a “Hero” and forced to fight for survival or get wiped from existence. With a mad dog leader breathing down his neck and a shady AI assistant calling the shots, it’s chaos, comedy, and questionable life choices all the way. Hound+ is a laugh-out-loud romp through absurdity, action, and the ultimate doggy dilemma: How do you save the world when you’d rather just nap?

Iwase is a lonely and slightly cynical college student who feels invisible to girls. His life passes between video games, anime and "virtual girlfriends", until an unexpected encounter puts him in the path of a girl with dazzling beauty and explosive character. An accidental collision, an accusation of being a pervert, and an unexpected rivalry in the classroom will begin a romantic comedy full of misunderstandings, awkward situations, and unexpected sparks. Can Iwase overcome his bad first impression and win the heart of the silver-haired girl? Or will your college life continue to be an endless cycle of loneliness and frustration?

Universal DOOM: Reborn Of The Genius CEO The World After the Cataclysm The world as humanity knew it was irrevocably changed by the Cataclysm, a phenomenon that merged Earth with the fantastical realms of the MMORPG Legends of the Five Realms. Boundaries between reality and the game dissolved, unleashing mythical landscapes, races, and creatures onto the planet. Humans found themselves struggling to survive amidst the chaos, faced with dangers that had once been confined to digital screens. The New Order The gods of the dark races, known as Hegemons, seized control, establishing their dominion over vast territories. However, they offered humanity a lifeline—a "Carnal" of survival. This boon was granted only to those who played the game before the Cataclysm, allowing them to fuse with their in-game accounts, carrying over their levels, skills, equipment, and even reputations. For non-players, survival depended on luck and innate potential. Some awakened as one of the human race classes from the game, unlocking hidden bloodlines, talents, and the ability to grow stronger through trials. Others, however, remained powerless, relying on wit and alliances to endure. Key Characters The Main Character (MC) Name: Bakr Kael (formerly a hardcore gamer with the handle ShadowProphet) Traits: Calculating and resourceful. Struggles with guilt over his initial excitement for the chaos, knowing many innocent lives were lost. A natural leader but hesitant to trust others fully. Abilities: Cosmic blueprints for constructing powerful artifacts, fortresses, and armies; reality-warping designs; unparalleled kingdom-building capabilities. Supporting Characters 1. Mira Solen Role: An awakened human with the Paladin class. Background: Formerly a paramedic, Mira’s compassion and resolve make her a natural protector. Her faith in humanity contrasts with Bakr’s cynicism. Abilities: Healing light, divine shields, and powerful smites against dark forces. 2. Kael Dorian Role: A fused player with the Engineer class. Background: A tech-savvy gamer who specialized in crafting intricate mechanical constructs in the game. Now, he builds defensive structures and innovative weapons to aid survivors. Personality: Sarcastic but fiercely loyal, Kael serves as the team’s strategist. 3. Liana Nyx Role: An NPC from the game who gained sentience after the Cataclysm. Background: Once a quest-giver in Evria, Liana adapts quickly to her new existence, offering invaluable knowledge about the game’s mechanics and lore. Abilities: Arcane mastery and prophetic visions tied to the game’s storyline. 4. Rogar Thorne Role: A dark player aligned with the Hegemons. Background: A ruthless PvP player who uses the chaos for his gain. Rogar sees Bakr as both a rival and a threat to his ambitions. Abilities: Necromancy, summoning, and life-draining attacks. The Fused and the Awakened The Fused Players who played Legends of the Five Realms before the Cataclysm and fused with their in-game accounts. Advantages: Retain all stats, abilities, and gear. Challenges: Must reconcile their digital personas with their real-world selves. Some succumb to megalomania. The Awakened Ordinary humans who gained classes and abilities randomly upon the Cataclysm.

Betrayed and condemned to death by the very family he served, Vikir, the hound of the Baskervilles, refuses to accept his fate. With eyes ablaze and canines sharpened, he vows vengeance against his former master, Hugo. No longer a mere loyal companion, Vikir becomes the hunter, determined to exact bloody revenge and reclaim his honor.

After escaping, Kyle Jeong, an Omega seeking freedom, encounters Christian, a dominant Alpha known as the Hell Hound in the gangster world, who might share a hidden past with him. This meeting complicates matters, especially with Vance, Kyle’s dangerous ex, determined to reclaim him. Kyle must navigate these perilous ties and his determination to have a life free from his past.