Chekhov Guns

The seasoned player of "Abyss of Stars," the [Starfall Master] Li Zi, brings a system template and travels to the game's world, arriving in the era of the game's beta version. This is the worst of times. The cosmic forces and conglomerates collude, causing the doors to the universe to be closed, the planet's resources to be exhausted, and even sunlight to be monopolized. This is also the best of times. All the extraordinary systems are just beginning. In this era, he is the only [Starfall Master] with the final version patch. While people are enthralled by the smoke of plasma guns and cannons, Li Zi has already torn apart battleships with gravity. While superhumans are smug about their awakened abilities, moonlight has already become Li Zi's servant. While the interstellar fleet crosses the Milky Way, Li Zi has just ignited the forty-second star, illuminating the entire universe. "People have been trapped on the ground for too long; they've forgotten that this starry sky should belong to all of us." —Facing the unspeakable aboriginal evil gods, Li Zi, holding a black hole, gently said.

The rise of steel and machinery marks a new era. Great castles loom over cities filled with clockwork automata and alchemical smoke, the world teeters on the edge of transformation. Airships, exoskeletons, and guns echo through the battlefield. Shrouded in darkness, unknown horrors lurk vying for dominance. Senna wakes up from a disaster. Everyone he knows is dead and he has been transformed into something else. He uncovers a world of engimatic guilds, forbidden machines, magic, rituals, curses-each piece connected to the mystery of his transformation. The light of the machines shines brightly, yet the ancient gods slumber uneasily. Senna entangles with the various entities that dominate the world, while he gains more power and searches for a way to return to normal. Chapters uploaded on Mon, Wed, and Fri

My name is Jin Shimada and I work for HIS (Hitman International Syndicate). A contract organization that takes care of the world's problems like it's a usual 9-5. Recently, I've been given the task of taking out a string of political targets that leads to a large conspiracy to take over the free world; mix that with my psychotic coworkers, a cutthroat boss, and my declining mental health and you have a cocktail of guns, bullets, and never-ending chaos. Otherwise known as another day in the office. *New chapters posted every Wednesday*

After dying as an orphan in a devastating world war, Keith finds himself unexpectedly transmigrated into his favorite novel, Fallen Mages. But instead of a fresh start, he’s thrown right into the chaos of the great war between the Mages and the Negators—a brutal conflict destined to end in humanity’s destruction. Armed with the grim knowledge of their impending doom, Keith braces for the worst. Except fate had other plans. Now living as Elon, the banished prince and forgotten son of the second queen of a struggling kingdom, Keith soon realizes that his presence has shifted the course of the story. And then, it happens— [This Extra has been chosen after a random selection...] [Congratulations, you have obtained the Weapon Summoning System.] "Weapon...? Summoning...? System...?" "You mean weapons like guns and grenades? Like the kind that goes BOOM?!" "HELL YEAH!" With this newfound power to summon modern weapons, Elon discovers that these arms are the only tools capable of striking fear into the Negators and giving his kingdom a fighting chance. From simple guns to devastating missiles, Elon’s arsenal grows stronger with each battle. Determined to rewrite the fate of this war-torn world, Elon sets out to transform his once-weak kingdom into an unstoppable force. Along the way, he questions everything: What’s wrong with conquering other lands if their rulers were never worthy in the first place? What’s wrong with using power to unite the broken? "An AK-47 can't kill the Third Order Commander? Fine...! Launch the Bazooka!" "The Great Archdemon of Death survived the grenades? Summon the Rocket Team and fire the missile!" "A Twelve-Winged Demonic Dragon shrugged off the RPG-7? Let's introduce it to a volley of Javelin Missiles!" Conquering the world won’t be easy, but with his system, unrelenting ambition, and growing army of allies, Elon is ready to take on every foe—and claim his destiny. Join Elon in his explosive journey as he builds the strongest, greatest, and most fearsome kingdom this world has ever seen.

⚠️Hi guys, I'm new here. I hope you can enjoy it, this is English AI translate of my Indonesia novel: Magical Cowboy.⚠️ ❗❗FOR THE SECOND AND LAST TIME, THE AI ONLY FOR TRANSLATE. ALL THE STORIES, CHARACTERS, WORLD BUILDING, AND PLOT COMPLITELY BY ME! I REPEAT BY ME, A HUMAN! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE READING IT!❗❗ I'm posting on Royal Road too! Please do not hesitate to check it! On RoyalRoad.com with the name THE_ASMODEUS ❗This is Zero to Hero story❗ Kaizoku was wandering around, looking for the shop he wanted. After finding it, he bought the revolver he desired. Kaizoku is a 19th years old who loves cowboy fiction, and he collects almost every firearm with a cowboy theme. Not just guns, he also buys costumes and hats. After purchasing the revolver he wanted, Kaizoku walked back to his apartment. As he opened the front door, Kaizoku suddenly fell—the floor had turned into a pit leading to an unknown place.

In the apocalypse, Alan lost everything. He sat at a wooden table, holding a gun, ready to end it all after being bitten by a zombie. But when he pulled the trigger, everything went black—and then he woke up. Ten years in the past. Now, Alan has a second chance. A chance to save the people he loves, to stop the world from falling apart, and to protect his little sister, Alice. But can he do it? Can he fight against the future he remembers and the mistakes he made? The clock is ticking, and danger is everywhere. 10 Years of Redemption is Alan’s story of survival, hope, and the fight to rewrite the future. Will he succeed, or will history repeat itself? Read to find out.

It’s the year 3101. Kazuo Tanaka, an investigative journalist from Tokyo, arrives in Paris to expose the corruption of a powerful politician. However, his investigation takes a deadly turn when Morrigan, a vampire, warns him of a sinister plot. Pursued by vampire clans eager for his unique blood—blood that can kill vampires—Kazuo’s life hangs in the balance. As Morrigan, her fiery familiar Siobhán, and Kazuo face off against the ruthless Marquis of the vampire clan “Les Ombres Sanglantes” and the enigmatic Comtesse of the clan “Les Gardiens de la Nuit”, they uncover a web of intrigue and danger. In a world where trust is scarce and enemies lurk in every shadow, Kazuo must navigate the treacherous landscape of vampire politics while fighting to save his own life. Together, they must battle an army of vampires, werewolves, cyborgs, confront their deepest fears, and one of them must make the ultimate sacrifice. If you're looking for a hardcore heavy action, cool car chases, lots of guns, no harem, realistic themes, and an MC that's not in highschool, this novel is for you.

My name is Jin Shimada and I work for HIS (Hitman International Syndicate). A contract organization that takes care of the world's problems like it's a usual 9-5. Recently, I've been given the task of taking out a string of political targets that leads to a large conspiracy to take over the free world; mix that with my psychotic coworkers, a cutthroat boss, and my declining mental health and you have a cocktail of guns, bullets, and never-ending chaos. Otherwise known as another day in the office. *New chapters posted every Wednesday*

Check out my new novel: My Seven Beautiful Sins! °°°°° Alexander Kael Touch, a self-made young billionaire, found his meteoric rise tragically cut short on a school trip. But fate had other plans, whisking him and his classmates away to a realm of swords and magic – a world where power manifested as unique: ''Gifts." While friends awoke to magnificent Gifts, Alex's Gift yielded only two enigmatic guns: one gleaming silver, the other shrouded in black. Worse, he couldn't use magic like his peers, drawing scorn and derision. Yet, fueled by an unyielding spirit and a burning dream, Alex refused to falter. In this new world, he craved not wealth, but the strength to forge his own destiny. One goal burned bright: to rise once more, not to the peaks of financial power, but to the pinnacle of strength and control. This is the chronicle of Alexander Kael Touch, the boy with two guns in a world of wonders. A tale of relentless struggle, forged in the crucible of mockery and doubt. A journey to the apex, where the scorned student will become the ultimate warrior. Whispers of the "Death Guns Master" stir, echoes of a legend rising from slumber. The world may have forgotten them, but they are coming back. †††††††††††† Nickaido's here with D-Guns, do not expect the smartest MC because he was once a billionaire, is still young, he has his flaws, he will learn and grow, so will the other characters. At the beginning other characters are stronger but worry not everything will change starting from around chapter 80 onward. Also sorry in advance because some of the female characters have strong backgrounds but it's for the sake of the future story, this book is just the start, I'm still improving. Sorry in advance, English is not my first language, so they may be grammatical errors and misspelled words. Please bear with me. I'm trying to improve to provide a better story. Starting from chapter 200th, I have started using Grammarly premium to help me with the English, so I think it's become better. As for the earliest chapters, I have started to re-edit them slowly; I will do more as I get more time. Maybe hire a professional editor when I can. Once again, this is not some sophisticated story; it has many flaws, which I'm trying to learn from; however, this doesn't make the story less enjoyable. Would you please give it a try? Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7MRsHg33tv

Ash Ketchum having placed third at the "Lily of the Valley" Tournament, the Sinnoh League. He was contemplating his next moves when he mysteriously passed away in his sleep. Simultaneously in a separate timeline Ash has just won the Pokemon World Coronation Series and is contemplating his next moves. When disaster strikes and he is gunned down by a freshly escaped Hunter J. Arceus has decided to give Ash another chance to succeed. Join Ash as he takes over his already in progress life, with skills and memories beyond his years. Ash will awaken at the end of his Sinnoh League Journey to take on his life again. Meeting his old pokemon and catching new friends along the way.

[not a LitRPG / isekai / cultivation.] [Espionage / Slowburn / A very human story] SYNOPSIS: A child rotting on the streets was suddenly dragged into the black car of one of the many conglomerates that rule the world from the shadows. Through golden flames and swathes of blood, he was trained and experimented on to become the perfect weapon. In this ever-changing world of conspiracy and technological marvels, Test Subject 201, now called Felix, navigates the world as the experiment's sole survivor, standing as the foundation for humanity's next step in evolution.  Armed with his gun, newfound abilities, and a memento he holds dearly, he marches through the steep path of darkness and deceit, and faces off against mafia, mercenaries, and countless criminals and corporations, to enact the organization's mantra to "protect the peace.".

Kade is an all time detective, tracking down the Golden Killer. The Golden Killer is a mafia boss, who only kills using his powerful golden gun, so precise that most bodies are found with less than 2 bullet holes, having died instantly after the first in most cases. So what happens when a dangerous criminal falls in love with the detective tracking him down?

The Birthday of the Infanta by Oscar Wilde is a richly detailed narrative that blends beauty with tragedy, exploring complex themes of love, loss, and human nature. The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson, this short story focuses on a group of men who meet regularly at an inn and become involved in a mysterious encounter with a renowned doctor. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the weight of past actions. The Nose by Nikolai Gogol is an absurd and satirical tale that tells the strange story of a barber who finds a nose in a bun in Saint Petersburg. This discovery triggers a series of comical and peculiar events in the plot. The Most Dangerous Game (aka The Hounds of Zaroff) by Richard Connell, is a classic work of literature that tells a story of action and adventure with horror overtones. The plot follows two hunters, one turned prey on a mysterious island.The Great Keinplatz Experiment by Sir. Arhutr Conan Doyle, this book tells a story about a peculiar experiment carried out in the fictional town of Keinplatz. Through an immersive narrative and intriguing characters, The Book explores themes of scientific curiosity and human behavior.The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs, this book tells the story of a magical monkey's paw that grants its owner three wishes, with unexpected and tragic consequences. The plot revolves around themes of destiny, consequences and the supernatural, creating a captivating and somber narrative. The Lady with the Little Dog by Anton Chekhov is a story that follows Dmitri Gomov, a married man who begins an affair with Anna Sergueyevna, a woman who is also engaged. The narrative explores the complexities of love, infidelity and human emotions against a backdrop of society and social conventions.

"I keep chasing you away, and yet you come back." Carlos closes the distance between them and grabs Camilla by the neck, glaring at her with his callous ice blue gaze. "Do you want me to kill you?" He half yells, his husky voice reverberating across the room, sending both a tingle in her heart and shivers down her spine. "I can't leave. I'm really sor—" "Shhh.." He cuts her off, grabbing his gun and pointing it on her head as hot tears streamed down her face. How dare she say she can't leave? After all she has done to him? She lied to his face and told him she loved him. He reloads the gun, his finger trembling on the trigger. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carlos, the clan lord of a notorious Mafia gang, The Black Eagles in Columbia purchased Camilla from the underworld auction house to use her as his sex slave but soon grows feelings for her. However, he feels betrayed when he learns that Camilla was only getting close to his heart as a part of her mission assigned to her by an opposing Mafia organization.

As a former weapons manufacturer, what would you do if you slept for a hundred years and woke up to a dystopian world where most technology has been destroyed, and the remnants are monopolized by a ruling church? That's right! You'd make guns, fight your enemies and monsters, build an army, and create your own kingdom. After a century of cryogenic sleep, Sizwe awakens to find the world he knew gone. In its place is a post-apocalyptic dystopia where the Citadel of the Eternal Remnant, a powerful church, controls all remaining technology. To the believers, the Citadel is a savior, but to the heretics, it is a tyrant. With his extensive knowledge of technology, Sizwe embarks on a mission to restore the old world and build his own kingdom, even if it means challenging the might of the church.

1453, a year that marked the end of an era With one city's fall, a shift from Medieval to Modern Constantinople, a name etched in time For a thousand years, stood strong and sublime Against foes that dreamed to take her down She persisted, unbroken, a true crown But tonight, everything changes Guns fired, women weep, men yell in ranges Praying to God for a savior's grace To rescue their city, to restore its place In history's twist, God answered their plea Sending a new emperor, the one they'd need Antonius, born of the seas To lead the Romans, a new destiny To reach another pinnacle of might And end the city's terrible plight 1453, a year that will forever divide Medieval and Modern, with a fallen city as the divide ------------------------------------------------------------------- AD1453, as the city of Constantinople prepares for its final fate, a pirate captain and crew sailed into the golden horn, history made an abrupt turn from this point onward.... Discord: https://discord.gg/fqm22ERK2C

Benjamin Wilson, a normal geeky nerd who loves cars, guns and computers, totally normal for a teenager living in the 2050s. Then this regular normal kid gets his life thrown upside when he gets home to his house on fire, his sister bleeding out on the lawn and his mother being lifted into the air by a gigantic metal figure. Before he can even try to help his family he is shot in the back of the head and dies, only to wake up in cold dead metal husk of a robot ten years later..... Follow Ben as he traverses London and the world looking for his family, ten years into the future as a parasitic A.I. … If its a problem to have the cover up I will take it down. Just tell me in the comments. This is a cyberpunk inspired world, so if you see any similarities between certain pieces of tech and what not, I got it from there. This is my first novel so if you like it, tell me what you like about it, if you hate it, tell me what you hate about it, don’t just leave it at 'it sucks'. And one more thing. This is a completely imagined world and the story is fictional.

Hierd Die Grace, what he calls himself anyways awoke in another world, memories hazy about that old life of his. He finds himself with an accuired power. To have anything that existed in the 1900's till 1950's. Guns, warships, planes, food, and military uniforms, using his power; he wishes to govern a village he stumbled upon randomly. Monsters of the winter, wars with countries, with the ever expanding presence of his empire, Hierd battles with humans, monsters, countries, entire continents with armies, navies and magical prowess. A rift in a medieval world; how will Hierd expand his empire? How will he use his power? And more importantly, what of his future? --- "Me awaiting for reviews regarding it, I, right now, do not know where the novel stands. The technical side of the novel may or may not be a peg on the table, and if there are any other problems I've left out. (Also for Royalroad; this text is proof worthy I dare say).

Miss Kali Knightsbridge is a young billionaire on the run. She is a gun-toting master hacker who hijacks her father's prototype military ship and brings the family butler along for the ride. Accompany her on a grand adventure across the seven seas, joined by her loopy old college professor turned roboticist who creates an army of insane robots with corrupted artificial intelligence.

Max was a carefree man; he didn't like living by the rules and always did as he liked. And the one thing he liked the most was banging women! Like any other day, Max was with his lover when they were caught by her husband. Enraged by the fact that he was put in a green hat, he killed Max with a gun. Max then felt himself floating in a void. He thought it was over until he could sense things again. Turns out, he was transmigrated into another world where there were only women and he was the only man! “Hehe, a world full of women!? It seems I've hit the jackpot!”

What would you do if your best friend had a gun to the teachers head

A young girl who is very nice is abducted by a cold-blooded billionaire mafia. He gradually turns her into his possession then into his obsession, but a traitor has stolen his heart, so all he can do is abhor the traitor and search for her if he can find her. The price of her betrayal would be that she would curse the day she was born. Will the girl he kidnaps and plans to marry ever win his heart, or will she just be his property to do with as he pleases? trigger warnings abusive relationship, drugs, slavery, dark, cold, sexual assault, violence, human trafficking, mafia, guns etc. so if you are not comfortable with these, please avoid this story. *I don't support any of these!!*

Chen Miao transmigrated to a supernatural world, where everyone had their own profession, such as "Student", "Fighter", "Thief", and so on. After much contemplation, he activated the "Gunslinger" profession. From then on! While the foreign races brandished their claws to invade, and others tirelessly trained their physical fitness and learned skills. Chen Miao silently ventured into secret realms to collect all sorts of materials, crafting Occupation Exclusive weapons like the "Thompson Submachine Gun," "Falling Blossom Sniper Rifle," "Inferno Gatling," "Matrix Sky-Eye Cannon," and so on. ... One day, people suddenly noticed that a very unfamiliar Supernatural Occupation had appeared on the city's Combat Power rankings. And in the crowd. Chen Miao, bare-chested under a black suit jacket with sunglasses on and a cigar in his mouth, held two Inferno Gatlings in his hands, looking up slightly at a group of scoundrels in front of him with the corners of his mouth turned up. "Don't wait for me to stuff the gun barrel in your mouth before you admit you were wrong."

Our hero, Youssef, travels to a fantasy world through a portal that appears in front of him, only to find himself in the body of a newborn baby. This is a story without magic powers or any supernatural powers, just swords, spears and catapults. If the story continues, it might develop into old guns and cannons.

  "I am a member of Osiris. I serve Osiris and their clients. I will always place Osiris' interest first. I will not be defeated. I will never be outworked, out-classed, or out-gunned. I stand ready to eliminate the enemies of Osiris. I am Osiris."

2800 years have passed since the Liberation Era, the missing millennia of humanity expanding into the world. 2200 years or so have passed since the end of the World Invasion, a world-scale attack launch by those despicable Owlians and their heretical science. 2100 or so years have passed since the Maryan Colonization, the imperial ambition of Maryan Remis' open rebellion led his army away to "modernised" the new world beyond the black line, the depths of Grinla, the frontiers of Hyuran, the skies beyond Aologi's space and many more which has not been named. 1900 years or so Maryan's colonisation brought upon a perfect stage for the 2 superpowers of the ancient to clash ideology in a war of guns before glory. To determine the path the world will take between Magic and science. 1700 years or so... ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ And soon, the time is now, not even a month has passed since the Aologi Empire's Civil War and subsequent destruction it brings to the ones before them. An enigma to even the Goddess and the unknown appeared late into the stage... "I wonder how will he fare in this world?" A certain lady peers deep into the shredded tome of knowledge.

With the many missing cases that had been happening lately, the detective Victor finds himself with yet another case, that will change his future forever.

War was all he knew. The “God of the Battlefield,” Jackson“Jax” Vane had earned his title by turning the tide of every skirmish he fought. With unparalleled marksmanship , he wielded his twin pistols, Whisper and Bang, like extensions of his arms. His every bullet found its mark, his presence was overwhelming striking fear into foes. But on the blood-soaked field of his final battle a mysterious explosion shattered the world around him, leaving him hovering on the edge of death. When he opened his eyes again, it wasn’t the afterlife that greeted him. It was another world. In this strange and fantastical land where the clashes of blades, Martial arts and a mysterious power called Qi reigns supreme , Jax finds himself an anomaly. Armed only with his two guns , he is outnumbered, outmatched, and completely out of place OR so it seemed….

This is a Sequel; if you didn't read the first three books in the Exodus series, you will certainly be lost. This is the fourth story in the Exodus series. QJ takes over as the MC. In order to prove he's ready to take on Gun & Gore, QJ agrees to attend the Exodus Academy. Plenty of laughs, romance, and of course, action to come.