Paperspace Core

The fallen ones, strange monsters that showed up on earth with the sole purpose of destroying everything and ruling over humans. Only one man remained during the onslaught, his name, was Rashin Montero. "Do you wish to live or die?" The question appeared before him. "Kill me assholes!" He died. A hundred years passed and Rashin finds himself alive in the future. It turned out he was saved by a stray angel, and was granted a powerful energy that allowed him to stand on equal footing with the monsters that once wanted to take over earth. In his new future, the world has been restored to what it ones was, a huge shield was placed around the world to keep the Hakiaas out. Heroes were summoned to defend the world against these monsters during the Countdown, while the monsters could not be killed or harmed, they could still be sent back to their world. Or at least, until Rashin arrived. [Blacksmith System activated. Welcome host.] [Initializing core functions... Complete.] [Congratulations, you have gained a new blue paint (Large sword.)] [Stella blade has passed all requirements to evolve.] [Evolving to human form can now be processed.] [Congratulations, you have gained a unique core, your weapons can now undergo fusion.] Having a system that allowed him to craft weapons of all kind, Rashin enters this new world trying to survive while also remembering part of his memories. Not just that, he can also turn every weapon he makes into beautiful overpowered maidens capable of killing the Hakiaas aka fallen ones.

Samuel was born a noble but without a soul core, something unheard of in over a hundred years. Weak, ridiculed, and abandoned, he lived as nothing more than a punching bag for those stronger than him. That all changed the night he killed his bullies. Their souls became his, their magic now his to command. With the power to steal the abilities of those he kills, Samuel begins his path to strength. No allies. No mercy. Only power. In a world ruled by the seven Soul Kings, where the strong dominate and the weak are crushed, Samuel will rise. And he will not stop until he stands above them all.

the heartless. in the future, humanity survives on the planet Raptor afyer earth was no longer stable, living inside protective domes. Orin, an 18-year-old boy, feels out of place—he has no core or heart, unlike most humans who have hearts or born with powerful cores. at the age of eight, Orin was abandoned by his biological parents and adopted by a man desperate to have a son. Though his father is caring, Orin struggles with feelings of inadequacy and dreams of becoming a monster hunter—despite lacking the abilities required. When tragedy strikes, Orin is forced to confront his past, his relationship with his father, and the harsh reality of living in a world built on genetic enhancements. As his world shatters, Orin embarks on a journey to find his place in a society that doesn’t seem to have room for him.

This is the story of how Evan Tharann rose to become the number one mage across all realms, commanding armies and defying all who opposed him. In a world where magical cores define a mage’s destiny—granting unique abilities and evolving through alignment with their bearer—Evan struggles with the enigmatic Origin Rune Core, a power unlike any other. While others follow clear trajectories, Evan must forge his own path, relying on intelligence, strategy, and an unyielding drive to master his core's untapped potential. With slow progression, a focus on power-building, alliances forged under pressure, and intricate magical systems, this high-magic tale chronicles Evan’s relentless journey from obscurity to ultimate domination.

Templar Markos Louvel is sworn to slay demons and eliminate the elven magic corrupting the world. But when his quest through the untamed wilds of Drassin reveals a dark conspiracy festering within his own sacred Order, his faith is shaken to its core. In a land where love between humans and magic wielders is punishable by death, what will he do when his heart defies the very laws he’s bound to uphold? Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) With additional art by Kim_Lei and Nicoy Guevarra. Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

Ashborn Locke is trapped in his mother's favorite game, “Finding Objects," a game that only seems to solve easy puzzles. He is determined to return to his world, to his mother, his only family. But the game turns out to be no easy game. Ash must solve difficult puzzles to find hidden items and face fierce fantasy creatures and other players who threaten his survival. Each level brings new tests of strength and wit, drawing Ash deeper into the game's core challenges. #Fantasy

Dread Mage Vellichor; feared and old; and someone who has mastered wizardry at its core, is bored of life and the strenuous actions of the bigger picture. He just wants small, but meaningful interactions with life. And he starts with a little dead girl he called Sonder. --- The chapters are what I call bite-sized, (only around 400 to 700 words), and I'll try to upload a chapter every day except for the weekend.

Ascension is a path walked by few. It is a journey that involves surpassing human limitations to achieve otherworldly power. This power stems from three core aspects: the Vessel, the Soul, and the Conscious Mind. Those who walk the path of Ascension come from all walks of life. Sandro, an orphaned artist who resided in a remote village; Alexander, an elite raised in High Society; and Curie, a genius with an ordinary upbringing—all embark on the path for their own reasons. Like others before them, their motivations vary: to hone one's craft, to seek freedom, or to transcend their own limitations. The previous era has come and gone. New factions rise with their own ideas of how the path should be walked, and in this modern age. The new Ascended will walk the path and face whatever it may hold.

Born into the illustrious House of Everdawn, the most powerful noble bloodline in Astrava, Ren Everdawn had everything—wealth, power, and the promise of greatness. With the legendary Nexus core running through his veins, the world awaited his awakening, expecting nothing less than a Celestial or even an Omniforge Aethermark. But when his moment finally arrived, the impossible happened. He awakened with a mere dormant-grade Aethermark. Mocked by his family, rejected by the nobility, and cast aside as a failure, Ren's perfect life crumbled overnight. Yet, unbeknownst to everyone, he harbored a secret that no one could fathom: the power to evolve Aethermarks.

Merged into the body of External Disciple Chen Yu was the heart of a demonic god. The heart is the core of life, the most fragile vital organ. To Chen Yu, however, the heart was his greatest strength, granting him power and potential beyond demonic and divine beasts. Here on out, we follow him as he embarks on a mysterious and wonderful journey.

He adores her to the very core, sparing nothing, even risking his own life, all to provide a lifelong sanctuary for her and the child. She loves him as if he were life itself, desiring nothing more than to live and die together, never to be parted. With four lively and adorable children, a spirited mother, and a charming father, their story unfolds into a joyful and sentimental tale of happiness!

In a world where power is measured by the potential of one’s core, Marcus Thornwell is a broken outcast. With a damaged core that drains his life force, he struggles to survive in a prestigious Corebearers Academy, where the corebearers train to harness their strength. When a wealthy bully nearly killed him during a dungeon test, Marcus gains an ancient and mysterious power, the Devour System. Branded by this dark blessing, a single touch unleashes the primal essence of the fallen, stealing their traits and abilities for his own. He claims the [Icy Fangs] of Arctic frost wolves, their [Lightning-laced Howls] crackling through frozen air that freezes the breath inside lungs. He devours the [Scorching Talons] of the Frostfire Wyrm, a crimson-scaled leviathan whose hide glimmers like molten steel under forge-fire, its [Fiery Breath] melting stone to slag. Each stolen power warps his flesh and soul, twisting him into something "more", and less human. As Marcusus grows stronger, he begins to unravel the truth about his origins, the truth buried in lies, betrayal, and blood. Evolve. Transcend. Devour. The feast of power has only just begun.

A siren is chased out of her waters when her lake is drained. She starts a new life someplace new, but starting over isn't as easy as she thought it'd be, even with magic. With a new body and a new house, Kara is thrown into a small town with a community she could never have prepared herself for and a romance that shakes her to her core. Living on the site of great tragedy, a mystery makes itself known and the magic of the water beckons her to solve it.

Zen enters the forsaken forest to hunt a monster for its core, hoping to save his struggling town. With the help of a mysterious figure, he secures the core—but its secret could bring either salvation or doom. When the Knights come hunting, Zen is forced to flee, leaving everything behind. Now, in his pursuit of freedom, he must face the empire’s enforcers, unravel dark conspiracies, and fight for the survival of his people.

At the prestigious Yamato Arcane Institute, young wizards train to master the powers of the elements. Ryu and his friends discover the secrets of mana cores, facing intense challenges and fearsome creatures. Amid rivalries, friendships and ambitions, they promise to become the strongest, fighting to protect their nations against unknown forces. Follow this epic journey of magic, courage and discovery, where every battle is a lesson and every victory a step towards greatness.

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

In the mountain city of Falcrest, Atlas, an orphan and outsider, has always been avoided for his foreign origins. When his dormant mana core unexpectedly awakens, he is thrust into the academy to train as a Blade, one of Draegar’s elite warriors. Surrounded by harsh expectations and unrelenting discipline, Atlas must master his rare talents and prove himself in a society where power defines survival and weakness has no place. What to expect: *Core cultivation and advancement *Super soldiers *Weak to strong progression What not to expect: *Random powerups *Murderhobo Mc *Stupid Mc

A covert team unearths a secret war waged beyond human perception. Prometheus, once seen as the ultimate power, now stands on uncertain ground as an unknown force manipulates reality itself. A cryptic signal, a fractured timeline, and a hidden archive all point to something larger—something rewriting history in real time. As illusions shatter and enemies emerge from the shadows, the team faces a harrowing truth: they were never meant to see this. And at the heart of it all, The Core waits—holding answers that could either save them… or erase them entirely.

Exiled for a "useless" power, a desperate man merges with a titan in the Abyss. Absorbing monstrous cores, he battles demons, journeying through hostile realms, seeking redemption and lost humanity.

"Prince Theodore you are now exiled from the Empire for molesting your brothers fiance!" "Destroy his mana core!" Theo got accused for a crime he didn't do. All of this was a part of plan by his brother and the nobles to get rid of him. They didn't want a slaves child to become the Emperor. "Was that all necessary ? I have never wanted to become the Emperor. Or there is more to their scheme? Follow Prince Theodore's journey where he makes his own way out with a destroyed mana core to fight the Empire, and uncovers truth about his mother's mysterious death.

What would happen if a hardcore, gamer fan with more balls than brains gets reincarnated into a dungeon core and is able to summon them as his minions? What would happen if this new world has not encountered such beings before? But he is not alone, his crazy and thirsty friends Eleanor & Alexis were born along with him. Find out in this story of a three dungeon cores!

My name is Azrael Veyrin. Once, I was just a man—an ordinary life, a loving family, and a peaceful end at 87. Or so I thought. I awoke in Akshak, an empty, lifeless world. Alone at first, I later witnessed the arrival of eleven beings—gods who shaped the land, each crafting a realm in their own image. Yet, I remained unseen, an anomaly even among deities. For 576.4 billion years, I wandered unnoticed—until they discovered the truth: I was the first, predating even them. Fearful of my existence, they sought to erase me. A war erupted, lasting 100,000 years. One by one, the gods fell. Only I remained. In victory, I found the Origin Core, unlocking lost truths: Earth had once been part of this world, sacrificed for its rebirth. My soul had been chosen to guide its evolution. With the gods' power now mine, I ventured into the void, seeking other realms, other Origin Cores—to forge a world of my own design.

This was the era of worldwide auto transformation! At the age of eighteen, everyone could awaken their autos and become auto men! Some awakened off-road vehicles, some awakened sports cars, and some awakened bicycles! By defeating the steel beasts and mechanical abyss monsters, unlocking achievements, and completing missions, one could earn point rewards to purchase various accessories such as firepower, armor, energy, and power cores! Xu Gu transmigrated here and started off by awakening an S-class heavy truck! Unexpectedly, he even had an additional binding to the Ultimate Enhancement System. [S-class heavy truck] got enhanced and became [SSS-class Leader, Optimus]! [S-class liquid hydrogen energy core] got enhanced and became [SSS-class portable hydrogen fusion energy core]! [SS-class defense force field] got enhanced and became [God-level Supreme Domain]! [SSS-class photon pulse cannon] got enhanced and became [Super God-level Annihilator Cannon]! Starting with the Ultimate Enhancement System, with the body of an auto man, Xu Gu conquered the world, dominated countless realms, and proved his invincibility!

Warriors train their bodies. Scholars fill their minds. Every cultivator must have both and the talent to harness qi. But when the youngest princess of the murim lord was born, her golden core had to be sealed immediately because her talent for harvesting qi was too strong. Follow her as she regains her talent as the weakest murim princess.

In a world where the very fabric of existence is fraying, one young wanderer is thrust into a realm of shifting shadows, cryptic whispers, and deadly enigmas. Armed with a blade that resonates with the threads of reality, he must unravel the secrets of the veil that separates light from darkness. As the journey unfolds, the stakes escalate—hidden powers, ancient rivalries, and monstrous entities threaten to consume not only the fractured land, but also the fragile human connections he struggles to maintain. Each step forward uncovers a deeper mystery, and every encounter chips away at his sanity, forcing him to confront the horrifying truths at the core of the world’s unraveling.

OH MY GOD—WHAT THE ACTUAL F*?!** Cultivators?! Bus-sized lizards?! WHY IS EVERYONE FLYING AND THROWING FIREBALLS?! Oh, right. I died. At first, I thought, Wait… I know this! I’ve read hundreds of cultivation novels! I can use my knowledge to get ahead! Yeah. No. Turns out, knowing a bunch of tropes doesn’t stop some core formation bastard from exploding my core because I breathed too loud. It doesn’t keep demon beasts from EATING MY FACE OFF. And it sure as hell doesn’t give me a cheat system, a divine artifact, or a hidden master to guide me. So now? Now I just die. And kill. And die again. And somehow, some way, I keep crawling back up—because if I don’t? I’ll stay dead. And after everything I’ve been through? SCREW THAT.

In Neo-Pandora, 2247 time is a fragile commodity. The invention of the Temporal Engine granted humanity glimpses into the past and future—but at a catastrophic cost. Reality itself has begun to unravel, splintering into fractured timelines that bleed into the present. Amidst the neon-lit chaos of this dystopian metropolis, Detective Elias Voss, a disgraced chrono-physicist turned private investigator, survives by solving cases tied to temporal anomalies. Haunted by a failed experiment that scarred him with the ability to see time’s fractures, Elias walks the razor’s edge between the past’s ghosts and the future’s shadows.  When Dr. Lila Kane, a desperate Temporal Institute scientist, begs for his help, Elias is thrust into a conspiracy that threatens to erase Neo-Pandora from existence. A rogue experiment has unleashed a time rift fueled by the Fractured Hourglass, a mythical artifact rumored to hold dominion over time itself. As Elias and Lila race to stop the rift, they uncover a chilling truth: the Hourglass is merely a fragment of the Chrono Core, an ancient power capable of rewriting history—or erasing it entirely.  But the Core’s secrets are guarded by shadowy forces. From the neon-drenched underworld to the Institute’s ivory towers, Elias confronts rogue time travelers, paradox-born monsters, and his own fractured memories. Every step closer to the Chrono Core warps reality further, forcing Elias to question what—or who—is truly real. As the rift consumes the city, he must decide whether to repair time… or shatter it to save humanity Will Elias Voss outrun the ghosts of his past, or will time itself become his greatest enemy?  The Chrono Detective is a high-stakes journey through a collapsing world where every second counts—and every choice could doom reality itself. 

In a world between a world. Called the Phantom Dimension. Aiden Cross wanted an escape from his dull, repetitive life. But when a freak accident pulls him into the Phantom Dimension. As Aiden discovers he’s more connected to this strange dimension than he ever thought possible, he faces questions that could reshape his destiny. What is the truth behind his link to the Phantom Dimension? Can mastering the world's power given to him, will it help with what he's always craved or will it trap him in a nightmare far worse than the life he left behind?

A human being is at its core a fragile being, tormented by bitter truths that he prefers to ignore. I was promoted.. But I don't remember being an employee originally at these Fighting people and fairy beasts, learning magical martial arts, eating competition… clothes design for the emperor of Russia ! What the hell creator is going on. I wake up, taking the memory to find myself in a series of strange games and tests. I do not know its purpose or meaning. All I know is that I must win until I continue to live. It won't be easy but I'll do everything even if it means breaking the rules and becoming the villain in the story. My Twitter account for support: Ilies Tenni

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?