Crucible Seating Plan

"Ugh, why can't I just die in peace?!" Sugiyama Jo had a morbid plan: to join his family in death as soon as he graduates from high school. And now on his second year, this scheme of his is coming closer into becoming a reality. To him, pointless things such as youth and romance are but mere distractions that could potentially deviate him from his death. Which is why he abides by a strict code to never get involved in anything that will expose him to "a rose-filled youth". But it seems that fate had other plans. Due to the meddling of his guidance counselor, Jo now finds himself cascaded into a series of events that forces him into his "romantic comedy youth era". With his plan at risk of failing, Jo desperately tries to escape the clutches of youth.

In the ancient realm of **Zephyros**, where power rules all and the heavens themselves tremble, **Ashen Sky**, a humble blacksmith’s apprentice, has one dream: to forge weapons worthy of the immortal cultivators who dominate the world. But destiny has greater plans for him. When an ancient spirit awakens within his soul, Ashen inherits the **Infernal Forge System**, a mysterious and legendary power that allows him to craft divine weapons capable of shaping history. Overnight, he’s thrust into a brutal world of cutthroat sects, warring clans, and celestial beasts where strength is the only law, and betrayal lurks behind every shadow. Armed with the ability to forge weapons imbued with unimaginable power, Ashen faces trials that will test his limits—and his humanity. As secrets of the Infernal Forge unravel, he uncovers a shocking truth: the system is the key to saving the crumbling heavens... or unleashing their ultimate destruction. Will Ashen rise as a hero, forging a path to immortality? Or will the flames of his forge consume him and all of Zephyros? --- **What to Expect** ✔ A revolutionary cultivation system built around forging legendary weapons. ✔ Epic battles against mythical beasts, rival sects, and ancient foes. ✔ Twists, betrayals, and mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat. ✔ A determined underdog rising to dominate the strongest realms. --- **Chapters Updated Daily** - **21 chapters per week** - Chapter length: **1200–1500 words** Ready to witness the rise of a legend who reshapes destiny with fire and steel? **Join Ashen Sky’s journey now!** **Power stones, comments, and your support fuel the flames of this story. Let’s forge a legend together!**

Emily, the protagonist of this tale, is a woman consumed by a past she cannot escape. She seeks solace in solitude, finding refuge in the quiet confines of her own existence. But fate, or perhaps a darker force, has other plans for her. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, Mark, leads her to a secluded forest, a place where the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur. This forest is not a haven of peace, but a realm of the damned, a place where forgotten souls wander, their stories echoing in the whispers of the wind. Emily is trapped between the world of the living and the dead, caught in a relentless onslaught of horrors. She faces a cast of chilling characters, each one a manifestation of her own inner demons. As she struggles to survive, Emily must confront not only the horrors that surround her, but also the demons that haunt her from within. The forest becomes a crucible, a place where she is tested to her very core, forced to face the depths of her own fear and the enduring power of the human spirit. Lost in Forever is a journey into the darkest corners of the human psyche, a story that explores themes of isolation, fear, and the unwavering strength of the human will. WARNING: This book may contain mature themes, Dark fantasy/Horror Elements,Emotional distress. Readers discretion is advised. IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO TRIGGER TOPICS PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

From the moment a life-giving planet begins its rotation, it becomes a silent witness to the ebb and flow of countless civilizations. Empires rise from the dust only to crumble back into it. Species emerge, thrive, and vanish into the annals of forgotten time. Through relentless storms, volcanic cataclysms, and the shifting of continents, the world continues its tireless cycle, indifferent to the fleeting lives upon its surface. Nothing in its grand design remains eternal. Change is the only constant, as the very essence of existence is shaped by upheaval. In this crucible of adversity, where nature’s wrath tests the resilience of life, only those who evolve—who embrace the necessity of transformation—can stand at the precipice of survival. To endure is to adapt. To adapt is to conquer. And only through this relentless evolution can one grasp at the elusive thread of perfect victory.

Samuel Hort knew about the invasion of the worm clan and the dangerous fate of the solar system. To resist the apocalyptic crisis, he stepped out to warn mankind! Samuel Hort shocked the world when he built a nuclear reactor and activated the genes of the worm clan on stream! Thus, under his plan, the entire country started building steel cities, massive mechs, spaceships, space castles... Samuel Hort said, "Let's set a small goal. Let's first build a Dyson sphere around the sun." [Dark Technology] + [Engineering Upgrade] + [Solar System Exploration] + [Dyson Sphere Plan] + [Star Cluster]. All of these elements make up our latest sci-fi novel!

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

The 'Triad of the Night' is a worldwide organization recognized in all Asian, American and other continent countries, who are afraid that one day they will start their movements. Park Chan-woo, its leader and patriarch, holds the title of 'Monarch', which is only given by the previous Monarch. Park Chan-woo swore an oath. 'I promise that I will kill all the members of the Tríada of the night, including the Seven Seats of the organization; with that, my organization will definitely die'. The Seven Seats, who were the seven strongest members of the organization, and Monarch Park Chan-woo went to war and both sides were decimated. Park Chan-woo was the greatest assassin, but he actually wanted such a life; not really, that's why he decided to step aside from the greatest organization in the world. However, he never imagined that he would be reincarnated in a world with magic, where someone with his talent would live as he had always wished. The only problem is that the strong lead that world and so do the nobles.

In a world where darkness reigns with an iron fist, the inhabitants of Solarys live in fear and despair. But two brave souls refuse to bow before the shadow. Determined to defy the impossible, they embark on a secret mission to a mythical place: Earth. Taking human forms to blend in among mortals, their goal is clear: to devise a backup plan that can defeat the darkness and restore light to Solarys. However, upon arriving on Earth, they uncover an unexpected truth... humans are not alone. Other forces, ancient and powerful, watch from the shadows, and not all are willing to help. Now, as they strive to complete their mission, they must navigate a world filled with secrets, uncertain alliances, and hidden enemies. Will these two heroes accomplish their plan before darkness consumes everything? Or will they discover that the true battle is not only against the shadow but also against the unknown?

Meet Morticia Katz, the rebellious high school outcast with a notorious reputation and bubbling vendetta against the one person who makes her skin crawl: Maverick. Their toxic relationship is a ticking time bomb, fueled by a deep-seated loathing that's only matched by their polar opposite personalities and values. But when Morticia discovers she's truly being forced into a marriage with her arch-nemesis, her world is turned upside down. With her freedom and sanity on the line, she'll stop at nothing to escape this catastrophic fate. How far will she go to avoid a lifetime of misery with the one person she despises most?

Their bond had been forged in the quiet moments within the cafe's walls, but now it was tested in the crucible of Yuuto’s reality. Together, they faced an uncertain future, but one thing was clear: they would face it together. Camilla (Shocked): You... Love me Yuuto? Yuuto (blushes): Yes, I do and very deeply but the thing is, bring you into my life is a big issue and I don’t want you in any predicaments because of me. Camilla (Smiles): I love you too. I am sure we can figure something out and without any risk. And here starts their dangerous love path of Camilla and Yuuto what to become of them and their lives, it was a risk they were both willing to take just to live together and get the life they wanted.

A royal crown prince is set on a hot seat to pick a wife among the ten selected ladies in the kingdom. Who will he chose? what will be the outcome

A world of heroes who've become a shining lights and symbols . but behind these lights are great voids. A team is created to expose and eliminate the rotten from the fresh they made a plan for the youngest member to become part of a superhero School for him to be accepted by the system.

A man who's wife gets killed by a mafia and now the man has to work up his way and do things he regrets, His plan is to kill the boss, can he do it

Follow Rokuza a sixteen year old boy and his friends as they find out the truth about the nation of Hoiteron and its corrupt kingdoms and how they plan to eradicate the corruption.

The end of humankind is coming. In far reach of space, an asteroid glide through the sky aiming toward Earth. With the plan to save humankind, Edward with his team of researcher create a plan to save humanity. However, during the experiment phase, an explosion occurs, causing his consciousness separate from his body. With its failure, humanity is doomed to fall. Waking up from the dark gloomy place, Edward found himself after the apocalypse in the body of a computer. Widely confused, he also found two kids and a dog. This story follows the story of Edward, the two kids, and a dog, trying to figure out what happened to humanity after the impact.

Act II - Eternal Night: After the events of The Heaven's War, Elise descended further into the dungeon to find that there were actually more vampires in the world besides her, where Enigma, alerted by the fact that she was the owner of the dungeon, descended in haste, where she encountered the greatest joke of fate. Hate surged within Enigma's heart, for she could not believe that the girl in front of her was the spitting image of her late lover. To which Enigma, in an impulse of anger, lets herself go and kills Elise in such a way as to ensure that she will not return. It is here that Enigma remembered. She remembered her past. And all the hatred she felt towards humanity the day Elise died, to which she required a way to make them all pay for their sins, so she decided to release the "Eternal Night". Inconsistent publication in this platform. Monthly in ScribbleHub.

After an invasion from the alien Iliad race, humanity had been dwindled to a handful. Now, finally united and faced with imminent destruction, Commander of the Global Defence Force, Rhea Armstrong, entrusted the fate of humanity on the eccentric nature of legends. Fictional or historical, this project brought all sorts of characters to life, in order to win this final war, once and for all.

“Don’t be a hero,” he whispered. “Heroes die alone.” Jester, the god of death and misery goes back in time to take revenge against his previous reincarnation. Keiren Astaroth finds himself at death's door, forced to pay for sins he did not commit. The seven races fought for a throne, the highest seat in the universe. Trapped in the future, Keiren must live as Caedes Volkov, someone the 7 races want dead. If that wasn't enough? Keiren Astaroth was the son of Ifrit, the first primordial. He was the rightful heir to what Jester was essentially stripped of. The Forgotten Throne. *** CHECK OUT MY OTHER BOOK “Villain Hiring”

SABER-1 is more than a soldier— he is a reflection of the choices made in the face of annihilation and the sacrifices required to carry the weight of hope. A lone figure forged in the crucible of relentless warfare, his existence straddles the line between man and machine, embodying both the potential and the peril of humanity's technological evolution. His hulking frame, adorned armor marred by countless battles, evokes awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, beneath the reinforced plating and glowing visor lies the ghost of a man, burdened by the weight of his mission and the impossible expectations placed upon him. SABER-1’s story is one of paradox. He is humanity’s greatest savior and its most chilling reminder of what desperation can create. But with each victory, a haunting question lingers: where does the man end, and the machine begin? As the lines blur, SABER-1 becomes an enigma—a figure of unparalleled strength and relentless determination, whose actions echo far beyond the battlefield, forcing humanity to reckon with what it means to survive and what it means to be human.

To save a doomed fantasy world, I killed the main characters, then destroyed the game world, and fell into another timeline as the academy's top seat and rival to the protagonist. Now, I'm trying to save the world and steer it towards a better ending… But I'm the final boss. --- Discord: https://discord.gg/RXCj5fcp3U

A life abruptly cut short plunges office worker Tarrant into a novel, reborn as Joey Forrest, a notoriously overbearing and ruthless villain. A cruel twist of fate throws him into the story's most dangerous moment, mere seconds away from a violent demise. In his desperation, he discovers he can see ten minutes into the future. Stripped of his memories, he is found by the compassionate Jane and begins an ordinary life full of warmth. However, destiny's relentless march pulls him into a web of intrigue and a relentless fight against the path set for him. Can he break free from his villainous role? How will he confront the crucible of redemption, growth, the war for power, love, loyalty, vengeance, and the search for his true self? All these questions will be answered as this unexpected transmigration story unfolds.

Reincarnating in a dark romance as a sadistic prince's bride is a struggle, especially when he murders his wife in the story to satisfy his true love—the heroine. There's only two ways to make it out alive—steal the prince's heart from the heroine or pierce a dagger through it. Unfortunately for Penelope, Valerius' heart isn't the only one she ends up stealing. A misguided heartthrob, A controlling perfectionist, An overeager beauty, A silent hunter, And a scheming mage, All princes, but will they reign supreme over their warlord of a brother? How do you manage seven princes with twisted desires and even more twisted ways of getting what they want?

In the frozen depths of Queen Eleanor's beleaguered kingdom Eldoria, ice shards glisten like broken dreams amidst the endless winter. Meanwhile, in Vampire Prince Vincent's domain, the ceaseless whirring of machines drowns out all hope. But an ancient prophecy, etched in blood and arcane runes, inexorably binds their fates together. As they each dare to dream of technological marvels that could thaw the endless night, a malevolent force stirs - an insidious enemy poised to devour all they cherish. Bitter rivalry must give way to uneasy alliance as Eleanor and Vincent are forced to unite against the encroaching peril. Betrayals like viper's strikes lash out from the shadows they once called friends. In this crucible of fire and ice, the two leaders must face the demons that lurk in their own shattered souls. Will their bond transcend the boundaries of flesh and steel? Or will mistrust splinter the last vestige of light in their dying realms? Aided by her friend Shane, a genius engineer whose brilliance burns as fierce as his loyalty, Eleanor must summon a fierce ferocity to safeguard her people. Vincent has to face the fact that he may never unite the two kingdoms, though. Will Eleanor ever accept him as her partner?

Caelan finds himself devoid of purpose with the loss of his wife, but fate has other plans for him. Awakening in a world of floating islands and elemental magic, he must navigate a treacherous academy, a looming apocalyptic threat, and the ghosts of his past. Haunted by his grief and thrust into a world filled with danger, Caelan faces a choice: let grief consume him, or honor his late wife's memory. But healing comes at a cost, and the path forward is paved with sacrifices. The Ascendant's Path is a story of loss, resilience, and finding purpose in the face of overwhelming odds. For readers who seek a tale of hope forged in the crucible of hardship.

When 17-year-old Maya Blackwood discovers an abandoned mine on the outskirts of her small town, she uncovers a hidden world of secrets and mysteries. As she delves deeper into the mine, Maya begins to experience strange and unsettling occurrences that awaken a deep-seated power within her. With the help of her friends and a cast of mysterious characters, Maya must navigate the treacherous landscape of her own past and the hidden forces that threaten to destroy her town. But as she gets closer to the truth, Maya realizes that some secrets are better left unspoken... and that the greatest mystery of all may be her own destiny.

In the bustling city of Shinjuku, a high school student Aki Yukito finds himself seated next to the popular "gal" of the class, Futaba Hinata. With her flashy fashion sense, Hinata quickly becomes the attention among their classmates. Despite Hinata's harboring a hatred on Yukito, Yukito always discovers a different side of Hinata. "Good morning, Futaba-san" "Please don't ever talk to me again"

Shu Hotsu, a neglected boy in Tokyo, suffers under the weight of his father Darien’s abuse, stemming from deep-seated insecurities after his wife’s departure, shu ended up getting sent to another world after being run over by a train

Layla Doves a seemingly normal girl With some bad luck following her That’s until she met three odd teens that changed her life From having to be kicked out of her home with her mother to going to a new school for the gifted. But something with everything good comes bad and this something is not only going to change her life but the life of every living creature in the forest And Layla and her friends are that found out this evil plan Will Layla and her friends keep their heads down? Or will they try and stop this plan to change the world?