The First Time I Drowned

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Please note that this work of fiction is not safe for work (NSFW). It contains words, scenes, and phrases not suitable for audiences below 18. Be aware. —All the characters here are 18 and above— Synopsis Okumura Kouhei is in love with Saonji Hina, but she’s as cold as ice and doesn’t let anyone get close—she's like a flower that’s impossible to reach. However, everything changes when Kouhei uncovers a secret about Hina that turns his world upside down. To make matters even more complicated, members of the student council decide to get involved, adding to the chaos swirling around him. And let’s not forget about his neighbor next door, who seems to have her own agenda. What will happen to Kouhei now that he’s stumbled upon something he wasn’t meant to discover as a mere human? *** Join the discord! https://discord.gg/gt4CDGkpEM

A spoil of war, Muna is an orphan. At the tender age of nine, he is put to labor, where pay is a joke and conditions are dire. Despite being the top miner of the village, being a source of motivation for those in his situation, a horrible life of prejudice and seclusion, he is thrown in a dungeon, for rejecting a suicide mission. At the brink of Death, he is transported to a different world, the eternal prison of the Guardians, held up by the power of creation itself. After he returns to a pillaged village he once knew as his hometown, and is kidnapped and shipped away along with an abandoned clan, He is left with one choice--to join their cause: The revitalization of murim, the protection of the weak, and the restoration of order! They decide to sail to Africa where they would enroll in the Yulo academy to clear and establish their name in the world of murim. While in his second year in the academy, Muna learns more about the 'depths'. He learns that in three years time, the Gods would send their new servants, the Noldians to reap consciousness from mankind, and to destroy all of the Guardians, who lie in the depths peacefully. Muna has one year to prepare for the re-arrangement the world of murim, defeat the Demonic faction and pull them to their side, somehow free the Guardians from their eternal prison, while also preparing for the conquest of the Gods, carried out by their new vessels. He must now not just survive, he has to succeed, especially now, when the existence of man hangs in the balance. Follow this story as Muna faces many trials and enemies, makes legendary allies, unites and ultimately saves the world.

Ashe, a fallen princess, sets her journey for vengeance against her mother's murderers. As she travels the world to find her prey, she was met with adversaries and hardships on the way. But each time she defeats an enemy in front of her, she gains power as well.

[The citizens of planet #674589 has been given the opportunity to awaken.] With this abrupt message that appeared out of nowhere, the world as everyone knew it had ended. A series of apocalyptic level of natural disaster washed over the Earth, claiming numerous lives in the process. Every lifeform on earth that managed to survive the apocalyptic natural disaster was given immense power. Animals metamorphosed into terrifying beasts and various plants gained self-awareness, while the surviving humans gained powerful supernatural abilities. Leo, a young man finally left the orphanage, a place he'd called home for his entire 16 years of life. With his dreams of finally breaking free and experiencing adult life outside of the orphanage finally coming true, his world was turned upside down after receiving the message with the rest of the world. Freedom was no longer something given, it now had to be earned. This apocalyptic and ruined world was something that could take kill him in an instant. [Requirements met. First Seal Broken.] [Innate skill awakened: Regeneration.] ...... Discord: https://discord.gg/e2DWquRPB7

After comiting a small crime Adam was sentenced to life in prison or an alternative of 60 years of service. Adam not wanting to rot in prison chose the service. One lucky day everything began to change.

After living a new life in another world, a man now must face his fate of doing it all over again. Knowing this, he decided to do all the things that is interesting to him. This time, It's being a knight.

In the world of Lumen, a land of diverse luminants and warring factions beset by monstrous threats, a daring trio sets out to uncover its secrets. Kounéli Atsáli, Velvet Isabella, and Leonardo Zeshi are explorers driven by curiosity and a shared desire to unite the fragmented world. As they journey through perilous territories and confront ancient evils, their bond is tested, revealing hidden truths about themselves and the light and darkness that shape Lumen's fate.

The first breath—Vital Capacity +9999! The first time opening his eyes—Vision +9999! The first thought—IQ +9999! The first shot—Endurance +9999, unlocking all positions! Xiao Cheng transmigrates to a parallel world, gains a lovely daughter, and awakens the Strongest First-Time System. Every first-time action grants him the maximum possible value in that skill! From that moment, an omnipotent father exists in this world.

Chaotic Existence In a high modern sci-fi fantasy world teetering on the edge of collapse, Lucian, an aloof anti-hero, carries the soul of Tiamat—the ancient Primordial Dragon Queen—sealed within him. Hunted by gods, empires, and phantasms, Lucian fights to reclaim fragments of Tiamat’s shattered body and the truth of his existence. Torn between destiny and defiance, he rejects the control of those who see him as a weapon or savior, instead forging his path in a reality rife with corruption, exploitation, and cosmic conflict. Blending myth, quantum science, and raw emotion, the story delves into themes of identity, rebellion, and the chaotic struggle for freedom. With allies forged in the fires of their own struggles—a psychic prodigy, a jaguar beast-man, and a hot-tempered blacksmith among them—Lucian faces a vast universe of gods, monsters, and creators determined to bend him to their will. But in a world of chaos, only one truth matters: his. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/597441

In the dim light of the Musuem, Ethan stumbled upon an old, dust-covered pocket watch, its brass surface tarnished with age. As he turned it over in his hands, a strange energy pulsed through him, and the air shimmered like a mirage. Little did he know, this was no ordinary timepiece; it was a gateway to the past, a relic of a forgotten age.

In a World drowned in chaos, the strong rise to fight while the weak scramble together in hopes of surviving the storm of anarchy. The world changes as new land emerges. Those who are fortunate to survive now navigate this amalgamation of a world. Wielding there new abilities for Righteousness or Desecration. [Welcome, travellers of the Beyond] [Your current objective] [Survive!]  

Discovering that his wife was cheating on him with his superior, Jonathan Hayes was put on the combat list by his superior, a list that had already been concluded weeks ago. Wanting to survive from the war and come back to get his revenge on his wife and his superior, Jonathan was killed in the battlefield. Instead of going to heaven like every good man should, Jonathan woke up five years back in time, before his country was captured by the enemy, due to the help of his country's corrupt leaders.  Jonathan knew his job immediately he realized what had happened to him. To liberate his country from getting captured again, and to get his revenge on his cheating wife and his superior. He had guessed correctly, but there was more to it.  He not only went back in time, he woke up in a parallel world where magic was present.  His job was not only to rescue his country from getting captured again, his job was to become the first warlord of the world.  The first king of the whole world. [Congratulations, you have been rewarded with two unique skills from God]

As the ruler of Mount Olympus, Zeus had everything anyone could wish for: power, riches, and a harem filled with beautiful goddesses. However, all of it came at a cost—a promise not to meddle with mortals for fun, pleasure, or any other reason. Bound by this oath, Zeus grew bored and restless, despite his divine luxuries. After five thousand years, he couldn’t resist the allure of the mortal world anymore. Enter Tobias Goldman, an ordinary man whose life takes an extraordinary turn when Zeus’ fraction of soul merges with his own, giving him incredible powers. Meanwhile, Zeus’ lies don’t go unnoticed. His wife, Hera, and his harem of goddesses feeling betrayed, abandon Olympus in search of the mortal who now carries Zeus’ essence. They hope to make him a ruler who suited their needs. As the goddesses rallied around Tobias, Olympus stood on the brink of chaos. With the goddesses abandoning their duties, Zeus faced the consequences of his greed and lust. Slowly, his once-glorious kingdom starts to crumble. Enraged, Zeus sought revenge on the mortal for ruining his peaceful life. Now, the fate of Olympus hangs in the balance. Will the goddesses stand by Tobias, leaving Zeus as a king without a kingdom? Or will Tobias rise to claim the throne of Olympus for himself, becoming the new ruler of the gods?

Joey, caught between his studies and his mother's demands, finds himself in a dominant position, punishing Nancy not just with words but with actions that push boundaries. The air is thick with tension as Nancy, caught in a whirlwind of emotions, experiences an unexpected arousal amidst the chaos. The spanking, delivered with a mix of anger and a twisted form of care, leaves Nancy both shocked and strangely invigorated. Will Joey's assertion of control extend beyond the bedroom? Can Nancy reconcile her maternal instincts with this newfound, unsettling attraction? Will their relationship evolve into something consensual, or will it remain a tumultuous dance of power and submission?

Jin Okami who got reincarnated after talking with the goddess as wolf and forgets who he is, and now he is looking for his memory fragments that are scattered around the world inside monsters by the goddess. While destroying villages on the way or saving them.

In his previous life, he lived selflessly, finding solace in the happiness of others. But in his new life, all he desired was peace. A quiet existence with his family, far removed from the world’s cruelty. Yet, even that was torn from him. His family and village were massacred, not by war or famine, but by the bored whims of a pampered and spoiled daughter from one of the wealthiest families. Broken and enraged, he realizes that kindness and passivity cannot shield him from the world's malice. He laughs bitterly at his own naivety for believing that living away from the world would bring him peace. Determined never to lose what he holds dear again, he resolves to take control of his fate. Vengeance ignites within him as he embarks on a journey to rise above all. He will crush those who stand in his way, bend the world to his will, and build a future where no one can take from him again. No kings, no gods, and not even fate will decide his path. This time, he will not live for others. This time, he will conquer everything. This time, he will live for himself.

"What Lengths would you go to have the power to shape your own path? What would you give up? How far would you go?" "I have gone far and given much to get where I am today. Maybe my story would help you to figure it out. Sit, Listen. This is the story of Cytar's First Lich."

Shings, once a student at the prestigious Canizares Magic High School, now lives a life of infamy as a feared bandit. Stripped of his magical abilities and filled with regret over his past failures, he is caught in an endless cycle of heists and escapes. However, his life takes a tragic turn when he is fatally stabbed by royal guards. Just as he slips into darkness, a sinister voice whispers, "The cycle begins." When Shings awakens, he finds himself inexplicably back in time, reliving the day of his entrance exam at Canizares Magic High School. Determined to change his fate, Shings embarks on a second chance to prove his worth. The grand opening ceremony, the Entrance Exam, and a powerful message from Principal Orahime remind him that the academy is where students push beyond their limits to unlock their true potential. Though his magic is weak and unimpressive, Shings refuses to accept failure. Using the knowledge and battle skills from his past life, he fights fiercely through the exam, overcoming obstacles with strategy and determination. His efforts pay off as he earns a Class C ranking, a vast improvement from his previous life. But the question still haunts him: Who was the man that killed him, and why was he sent back in time? With his journey just beginning, Shings is more determined than ever to rise above his past mistakes, uncover the mysteries surrounding his death, and carve his name into history.

Oh hey! Welcome! It's a pleasure for me that you stumbled here and found this story. What? What exactly is this story? Oh you know, it's like those run-of-the-mill Isekai stories, the main character dies and then gets reborn to another world, fights all kinds of evils and stuff until they finally get a happily ever after. I am the Main Character in this story, your's truly Nigto Zed. In this story, you would follow my life (of course) in the World of Gaia, where I would be involved in fights of both Good and Evil and also the ones inbetweens. You would also read about some of the lives of the people that I meet here in their perspective so it's not all me. Oh well, enough with this. Again, I welcome you to the World of Gaia, wherein, Man and Demi-humans alike experience the two sides of Life, The White and Pure along with the Black and Stained. This is the story of both Suffering and Healing. Of both Successes and Failures. A world where Souls paves the way to Destiny, and where Relationships ensures Victory. This is the World of Gaia and this is also the Story of the Time I Became a War Golem. Enjoy! (Being published in Royal Road.)

"A Villain is just someone whom the Hero failed to save at the end." [WSA ENTRY 2024] ________________________ 'Huh, I recognize this window.' A boy muttered staring at the interface in front of him. After being shot to death because of helping an old man, a teenager is brought to life by the Goddess of the Void, Zephyra. He is given the choice to reincarnate and kill the hero after he annihilates the Ghouls in the world of the very novel he loves. Torn between the choice to transmigrate or follow the flow of life and death, the boy chooses to take his second chance at life along with the power that is granted as a gift to him by the Goddess. As he traverses the world in the new body of Amon Ashford - a character who was never supposed to exist and his past unknown-, he has to use his knowledge of the future to the best of his ability. Will he follow the Goddess's orders or will he carve his own path? ___________________ Though this is my second novel, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated for me to improve!! Join the discord server for illustrations and much more: https://discord.gg/MqHVHHzfxu Please go check out my other novel: Coming Down From Olympus Thank you!!

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With accomplishments, inventions also come with horrors. Something similar happened to Agatha, the young brilliant scientist, who loves her isolation, workshop and books. She is Eccentric with her ideas, is benign masochist ( makes it obvious time to time, when she sniffs the sweaty armpits and absolutely love it).she invented the time machine, sent herself forward in time, never imagined to meet the vicissitude. Unaware of the unexpected, she has to find the reasons behind it, leading her to the of discoveries about her own self and world she was living in.

Max never imagined his life would turn out like this: a single father raising a lively two-year-old while working at a quiet bookstore. Far from the successful man his wealthy parents hoped he'd become, Max is still finding his footing after years of setbacks in school, work, and love. Despite the odds, he's determined to provide the best life he can for his son, Kota, even as the chaos of fatherhood often leaves him questioning everything. Kota, a mischievous toddler with a knack for getting into trouble, brings constant laughter and challenges to Max's life. Their bond is at the heart of the story, as Max navigates parenting while learning to accept and cherish the unexpected joys of fatherhood. At work, Max is surrounded by a cast of unique characters, including his supportive yet occasionally intimidating manager, Noriko. Their professional relationship begins to blossom into something deeper, adding warmth and quiet moments of hope to Max's hectic days. Meanwhile, his best friend Kenji brings both humor and mystery, adding another layer of complexity to Max's journey. Amid the humor, heartache, and self-discovery, Max's story is one of resilience, love, and personal growth. He must learn to face his insecurities, confront his past, and embrace the messy, beautiful life he's building for himself and Kota. Through laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments, this is a tale of finding strength in unexpected places and love in the simplest, most profound connections.

Tirnath is the youngest son of the Chieftain of the Zitharan Tribe. On their way home from Thurvagar Village, their group was ambushed by enemies. As the sole survivor, Tirnath holds a great grudge, but is badly injured. At the end of his breath, he found a totem spirit named Vyras. In order to achieve his goal of taking revenge not only on his enemies, but on the world itself, he will take the Trials of Custodian, a test so that he can become the Custodian of the totem. Will he succeed in leading his village from ruin to greatness in these turbulent times?

What happens when an ordinary guy finds himself in the most extraordinary position? Meet Jake, a laid-back underachiever who suddenly wakes up in the body of the President of a quirky, chaotic nation! With a cabinet full of oddball advisors, a nation on the brink of hilarity, and a series of outrageous events spiraling out of control, Jake must navigate the treacherous waters of politics, diplomacy, and, of course, the constant barrage of memes. Armed with nothing but his offbeat sense of humor and a knack for bizarre solutions, Jake dives headfirst into a whirlwind of diplomatic disasters, celebrity antics, and mind-boggling conspiracies. As he tries to juggle international crises with a series of laugh-out-loud moments, he quickly discovers that leading a country is no joke—especially when his predecessors left behind a mountain of absurd problems.

Serena is a sunny girl who grew up in an orphanage. She got dumped by her first boyfriend on her birthday. She meets Jaehyun who was also going through something similar.She’s an artist and he’s a CEO. She agreed to his marriage proposal with the mindset of - If not for love then for money.But she had a secret she didn’t want Jaehyun to know about her.

One day during January 2023, a chest named "Pandora's Box" was opened, causing Yokai, Oni, Mythical Beast, and more to be brought out into the world, and that's where Kaden, a 15-17 highschooler who opened the chest, and Glutton, A monster who was wrongfully trapped in pandora's box, plan to stop them and to bring the world back to normal!