Tentacles Thrive

In the year 2135, humanity thrives in a golden age of robotics and bionics. Alex Kael, a young and ambitious research intern, once dreamed of reshaping the world with his inventions. But when one day, a massive pillar of light pierces the sky, unleashing an apocalyptic nightmare. The world became overrun by bio-mechanical horrors and grotesque mutants, and humanity is plunged into chaos. Unprepared, Alex must rely on his bionics and inventions to confront the horrors of this new reality. In a world where the line between man and machine is blurred, Alex must decide how much of himself he’s willing to lose to protect what matters the most.

(Warning Mature Content R-18) After a catastrophic plane crash, a group of college students find themselves marooned on a mysterious, uncharted island teeming with an ancient, aphrodisiacal energy. As they adapt to their new reality, the island's seductive influence heightens their libidos, awakening latent powers alongside primal urges of lust, envy, and avarice. Beneath the paradise-like facade, the island proves to be a manipulative prison, thriving on their deepest desires and fears. Survival hinges on more than just overcoming the island's perils; it demands they confront the beasts within, where every alliance is tested by temptation, and every passion could lead to their ultimate downfall.

A world where strength and cultivation define one's worth is the backdrop for Xu Hanyu, a young man burdened by a curse that limits his abilities and leaves him open to ridicule. Growing up in a society that thrives on power, he endures constant humiliation yet remains resolute in his quest to train and strengthen himself, despite his inability to cultivate. His life takes a turn when he meets a girl who captures his heart, only to betray him in the end. This betrayal ignites a fierce determination within him, setting him on a journey of self-discovery where he uncovers hidden truths and strange powers that could change everything. Will Hanyu rise above his curse and reclaim his destiny? What could be the reason for his lover betraying him?

Blake Carter, a freshly graduated mech designer with E-grade aptitude, carries the memories of a life where *The Mech Touch* was just a story. Struggling to reconcile his dual existence, he uses his uncanny knowledge to navigate the competitive world of mech design. While playing *Iron Spirit* to make ends meet, he befriends a group of aspiring mech pilots, forming bonds that offer hope in his otherwise solitary life. With no clear path after graduation, Blake must forge his own destiny, blending his ingenuity and mysterious memories to rise in a universe where only the extraordinary thrive.

The story of Megumi, an ordinary high school student who finds herself thrust into an extraordinary existence after a near-fatal accident. She awakens in a fantastical world, a realm of magic and wonder, where she must learn to survive and thrive amidst a cast of unique creatures and challenging circumstances. This unexpected journey forces Megumi to confront her fears, discover hidden strengths, and ultimately redefine her understanding of reality and the nature of existence.

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. ----------------

[MATURE CONTENT] When a brilliant but betrayed scientist meets an untimely end, he awakens in a strange medieval world as Draven Eisenhart, the eldest son of a baron. Grappling with the realities of his new life, Draven discovers the power of mana and begins an extraordinary journey to master magic and rebuild his place in this unfamiliar realm. Armed with his intellect and scientific background, Draven tackles the mysteries of his new world, including magical artifacts, ancient runes, and the complex political webs of noble society. As he uncovers his affinity for aether—a rare and powerful form of mana—Draven realizes he might hold the key to revolutionizing both magic and society itself. But with great power comes greater danger. As he rises in skill and influence, Draven must navigate alliances, rivalries, and the shadowy forces that threaten his family and newfound home. Will he thrive as the heir of House Eisenhart, or will his past and ambition bring ruin to his new life? I Got Reborn into a Baron's Household weaves a tale of intrigue, innovation, and magic, where the boundaries of science and sorcery blur, and a once-betrayed man seeks redemption in a second life.

After transmigrating from the apocalypse to ancient times, Gu Yundong barely had time to catch her breath when she realized she was in the midst of a journey to escape famine. To make matters worse, her entire family had been expelled from the group fleeing the famine by her grandparents while others watched on coldly. With her father missing, her mother feeble-minded, and her starved younger sibling, Gu Yundong, who had barely caught her breath, only felt a major headache oncoming. With no other choice, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She engaged in business, opened a shop, and acquired fertile land. Gu Yundong thrived in her daily life. If it weren't for the people around her eyeing her as a potential wife, she could conquer heaven itself.

Kriel, a forgotten outcast in a harsh and unforgiving world, was never meant to survive let alone thrive. Marked by a system that grants extraordinary powers to the worthy, he is declared an anomaly, something that shouldn't exist. Veilborn warriors, Mark Kings, and Ascendant Monarchs alike unite in their hatred of him, branding him as the public enemy of all. But Kriel has no intention of bending to anyone’s will. He embraces the forbidden Void, a force outside the system's control. As he delves deeper into its chaotic depths, he transforms into something entirely new neither bound by the system nor consumed by the Void. A Chaosborn. Armed with his newfound power, Kriel begins a relentless journey to free himself from the chains of destiny, shattering every law, faction, and power that dares to stand in his way. In a world where strength dictates survival, he will carve his name into existence as the harbinger of chaos. His ultimate goal? To transcend the very forces that shaped the world—and rewrite it on his terms.

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

The era of human dominance on Earth had come to an end. Dragonborns, powerful beings with divine abilities, now ruled the world. Humans were relegated to slavery, forced to construct grand castles and labor on farmlands for their dragon overlords. The dragons had conquered every kingdom on earth except for one that thrived despite their oppressive reign - Eldoria. This prosperous kingdom had a dark secret behind its success and resilience against the dragonborns’ threats. Every decade, the dragonborns of Scalethorne demanded a tribute of slaves from Eldoria, and the time for the next offering was drawing near. In accordance with the kingdom's customs, King Rodric prepared slaves and a rare mineral resource to appease the dragon king. However, Rodric was horrified when the demand turned to something far more precious. His daughter, Aria.

When Fang Yuan found himself reincarnated into a world that was filled with martial artists, evil spirits and strange people that were able to possess extraordinary power, he had to admit that he was a little panicked. Just when he felt that he would have to spend the rest of his life as an ordinary person, a system prompt flashed in front of his eyes. [System has been activated...] .... Many years later, Fang Yuan looked at the enemies that surrounded him and felt embarrassed. "I swear! I'm not an Outer God!", he couldn't help but say. Staring at the bloody throne that Fang Yuan was sitting in, the pile of corpses at his feet and the red tentacles that were poking out of his body, his enemies were rendered speechless. Tags: Horror, Dark, System, Anti-hero, Overpowered Protagonist, Mystery

From boardroom to bamboo forest, Leo’s life takes a drastic turn when he’s thrust into a cultivation world after an untimely demise. Surrounded by powerful spirit animals and guided by a snarky system, Leo must navigate the challenges of survival—sans credit cards. As he builds a base, strikes up unlikely friendships with the forest’s furry (and formidable) residents, causes some misunderstandings with the world's netizens, and starts his journey of cultivation, Leo finds that his new life isn’t just about surviving—it's about thriving. With humor, heart, and a few unexpected twists, Leo’s adventure is one wild ride from riches to runes.

Kain may not have been very popular, and his life felt dull, but everything changed instantly. When he wasn't at work, he immersed himself in reading and watching anime. Then, the unexpected happened. He woke up in a new world, confronted by a blue interface hovering before him. Join the journey to see how Kain will adapt and thrive in this extraordinary reality. -No Harem - Noobie Writer.

Ethan Walker, an overworked office drone, thought his worst problem was a bad convenience store meal. But after collapsing on the subway, he wakes up in the cockpit of a starship in the middle of a vast galactic empire. Now, stranded in a sci-fi universe filled with autocratic empires, space pirates, alien races, and interstellar wars, Ethan must adapt fast or be left for dead. Armed with his wits and an unpredictable star ship, he embarks on a journey to survive and thrive as the galaxy’s newest mercenary. From office worker to space legend, his adventure across the stars begins!

An ordinary college sophomore finds himself falling from his bed into another world ! When falling into bed, he falls right through and crash lands in a small village in the Kingdom of Melalova. A portal brought him to this strange new land full of magic and mystical creatures, and yet, he has no clue why he is here ? Many challenges and foes await Ken Sosuske as he explores this world and it's secrets. Ken has quite the road ahead of him if he wants to survive and thrive !

In a world where, End is fated, There’s a man who rejects it all, who will face the games played by fate, and maybe one day reach There. Leor Milford, 19 years old, used to live a peaceful life with his siblings, his only family, as a student at Imperial Academy. One night, Everything changes, For better or worse is still a question to be asked. On that fateful night, he learned the truth about the world he was living in for so long…..Gods, Manabeasts, Aether, Magic, Aetherborns, and…Milford. Can he survive this merciless world? Can he thrive in this merciless world? And could he ever save his loved ones from Them?

The start of the adventures of a strange Moon in an hostile universe. A Moon that was a vampiric young woman more than willing to kill and grow to secure her own and those around her's ability to thrive in it. Chapters in advance on Patreon and being crossposted on ao3 and in the future on Royal Road. proof of ownership: (https://www.royalroad.com/profile/478453/fictions)

Kyouya was an ordinary high schooler whose passion for gaming provided an escape from the monotony of life. When the servers of Mythos Online, his favorite VR MMORPG, were scheduled to shut down, Kyouya resolved to spend one final night immersed in the game. But as the clock struck midnight, what he thought was the end of his adventure marked the beginning of an entirely new one. Awakening in a world that feels both familiar and alien, Kyouya finds himself trapped in the body of his powerful in-game avatar, Zereth the Unyielding—an Oni of immense strength and legend. In a realm teetering on the edge of chaos, where ancient dragons, kingdoms, and magic clash, Kyouya must navigate dangerous alliances, uncover secrets of his own past, and carve out his destiny. But surviving this new world isn’t as simple as defeating a boss. To thrive, Kyouya must learn what it truly means to live. ---

Moulded from rot and souls, Loimos is born as an undead, as a skeleton. An undead linked to the weakest category of its kind, yet, he has something no other of the dead have. He is pure. Follow the journey of Loimos as he fulfils his duty and hunts down the living with extreme prejudice and faces off with the hypocrisy of those who live in death. In a world thriving with life, magic and heroes, he stands as the solution and its end.

Markus Bones was a young man who was reborn in a different world after he lost his life in a late night home invasion. His last minute wish to be a detective and bring the criminals to justice manifested into a system and in this new life, he thrived to become an Ace detective whose name can put fear into criminals. Want to read about his journey? Come and read this book with me.

Best friends Kain and Scott discover their fated mates in two rival vampires, Viktor and Izcacus. While Kain easily accepts his bond with Viktor, Scott struggles with his connection to Izcacus, burdened by his lineage as a vampire hunter. As their lives intertwine, they uncover that the mastermind behind Viktor and Izcacus’s rivalry is also responsible for the centuries-old feud between vampires and hunters—someone who thrives on keeping the vampires divided and the hunters consumed by vengeance.

When Gabriel awakens in a strange and forgotten world, he no longer recognizes himself. Now called Dravyn Skaroth, he is without memories of his previous life but carries vast scientific knowledge in his mind, as if his mind were a library of future eras. This new world, Élaris, is rudimentary, marked by kingdoms in constant conflict, magical creatures, and a wild and untamed nature. Here, magic is real but little understood, used in a rudimentary way by those who do not know its true potential. Dravyn, initially determined to adapt and use his knowledge to thrive in this world, soon encounters human cruelty in its most brutal form. Subjugated and marked by suffering, he sees his ideals crushed. In their place, anger grows, fueled by a desire for revenge and the weight of a remorse that never leaves him. If Élaris and its inhabitants gave him a new chance at life only to condemn him, Dravyn will decide his own redemption. And if they want a monster worse than the demons they fear, that is exactly what they will get. --Updated weekly--

Reborn into the mighty Doom family of the Divine World, Loras Doom carries the cunning of a betrayed tycoon and the relentless ambition of a conqueror. Armed with the Absolute Evil System, he thrives on manipulation, destruction, and dominance, ascending the cultivation realms with unprecedented speed. In a universe where power is absolute, Loras weaves a web of control through dark alliances and ruthless schemes, targeting the Sons of Fortune, the universe’s chosen heroes, as stepping stones to his ultimate goal. With shadow armies, forbidden techniques, and unmatched cunning, Loras seeks not just to dominate the worlds—but to shatter fate itself. In this tale of dark ambition and cosmic rebellion, villainy isn’t a flaw—it’s a path to the top.

In a world where the sun burns brighter and shadows hide unspeakable horrors, a nameless survivor awakens in the crumbling remains of a once-thriving city. With no memory of their past and only the word "RUN" scarred into their arm, they are thrust into a relentless struggle for survival. how far can you run in a dying world before something finally catches up to you Sun's Shadow is a tale of resilience, fear, and the desperate will to survive. Perfect for fans of atmospheric survival horror and psychological thrillers, this novel weaves together heart-stopping action and a deep exploration of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.

In the ambitious world of the National Kuala Baru Sporting Academy, Hamza, a gifted volleyball player with a troubled past, arrives with dreams of a fresh start. Awarded a partial scholarship for his raw talent, he hopes to thrive in a life defined by competition and camaraderie. But his path crosses with Elice Rosmayanti, a fierce second-year student whose guarded demeanor hides scars from her own painful past. As their lives intertwine on and off the court, friendship and tension simmer beneath the surface, challenging them to confront their fears and insecurities. In a world of high stakes and unspoken truths, Hamza and Elice must decide if they can trust each other enough to heal—or if the walls they’ve built will keep them apart forever. **** This story is ongoing.

Oceana Lyndon the illegitimate daughter of the influential Lyndon family navigates life as the illegitimate child of the Lyndon family scorned by everyone she knew will she be able to pick the pieces of her life? with her mother now returning to set things back on track will Irene Brown fail? when responsibilities meet Oceana will she be able to navigate her complex emotions and open herself to this responsibilities. Entangled with someone she should never have will Oceana Lyndon thrive??

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.

To the world he was a villain, but to me he was my brother. In a world where death is the currency, how does one survive? how does one live and thrive? We do it the only way we know how....By Killing And as he goes down the path of revenge and death.... It's up to me to keep him sane. My brother, my savior, my avenging angel. but to the rest of the world He is Azrael, The First God of Death.

On just another normal Monday, the world changed. The universe had reached a threshold humanity didn’t even know existed, and it was time to finally be integrated into the vast multiverse. A world where power is the only thing that one can truly rely on. Jake, a seemingly average office worker, finds himself thrust into this new world. Into a tutorial filled with dangers and opportunities. In a world that should breed fear and concern, an environment that makes his fellow coworkers falter, Jake instead finds himself thriving. Perhaps… Jake was born for this kind of world, to begin with. *** Author Note: Tags and content warnings are mainly to give me creative freedom later on. This is my first novel ever, and English isn’t my native language, so go easy on me chaps.