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Hive Strata

Intergalactic conquest with an AI

Rex was just another slave in the corporate machine, a faceless office worker under the shadow of one of the galaxy's powerful megacorps. His life was predictable and dull, an endless cycle of meaningless reports and fluorescent-lit monotony. That was, until that day.... When a new world was discovered on the outskirts of the galaxy, Rex, like countless other low-ranking employees, found himself dragged into a contract clause he’d barely skimmed years ago. The megacorp ordered him and his coworkers to pack their lives into a transport pod and leave for the unexplored planet. Their mission? Establish a colony. Mine resources. Make the company richer. There was no choice, refusing meant ruin. At first, everything seemed manageable. The days were grueling, the nights cold, but progress was steady. The colony was coming to life. Until the excavation team struck something. No one knew what it was at first, a buried hive, a forgotten ecosystem, or something ancient and dangerous. Whatever it was, it unleashed hell. Swarms of enormous, chittering creatures erupted from the ground, their jagged bodies blotting out the sky. The colony fell into chaos. Screams echoed through the air as the bugs tore through everything in their path, walls, machines, and people. Rex barely survived. Bloodied, broken, and pinned beneath the rubble, he should have died there. But in the pitch-black silence of his fading consciousness, a voice spoke to him. Cold. Mechanical. Otherworldly. "Do you wish to live?" When Rex woke, he was no longer the man he’d been. His body was no longer human flesh and bone but something far more alien. His skin shimmered with living metal, his mind infused with the power of Cleo, a mysterious AI from a long-extinct, robotic race known as the Kaelzars. Cleo’s presence pulsed through his thoughts, guiding him and transforming him. He wasn’t just alive. He was reborn. But survival came at a price. Rex was no longer a pawn of the megacorp; he was something more dangerous, something they couldn’t control. As Cleo’s intentions began to reveal themselves, Rex found himself standing on the precipice of war, not just with the bugs but with forces far greater than he could have imagined. This was the beginning of a journey through blood-soaked battlefields and treacherous alliances. Along the way, Rex would encounter allies, brilliant, flawed, and unpredictable, and enemies whose ambitions were as sharp as their blades. These weren’t disposable foes, easily crushed by an overpowered hero. They were cunning, relentless, and human in the most terrifying ways. But then again, in war, who can truly be called a villain? New chapters everyday at 13 p.m. [GMT+8 time]
Shazorwy · 393.7K Views

Reawakening: SSS-Level Talent: Biomass/Bioenergy Absorption!

[Warning: This is pure science fiction. what you read may not conform with reality.] Smacked to death by a black cat, Miles awakened in an unfamiliar world filled with dangerous dimensional beasts, Demons, angels and gods alike. Accompanied by a system that encompasses all physical talents, Miles was given a second chance at life. [Creation-Level Biomass/energy Absorption System Activated] [First Level: Bioenergy and Biomass Absorption] • Active Ability: The host can absorb bioenergy and biomass from dead creatures or genetic materials. This energy enhances the host’s overall physique, including strength, stamina, and durability. Passive Ability: Lvl 1 Cell Manipulation: The host gains basic control over their cellular structure, enabling efficient energy conversion, basic self-healing, and optimization of cellular functions. [Second Level: Bio-tentacles and Energy Storage] • Active Ability: • Bio-tendrils: The host can manifest tendrils during combat to drain biomass and bioenergy from dead or weakened opponents, even during active battles. These tendrils can also be used for mobility, such as grappling or climbing. Passive Ability: Level 2 Cellular Manipulation: The host gains the ability to initiate basic changes to their body structure (e.g., Transforming the hand to sharp blade.) Level 1 Energy Storage: The host develops an energy reservoir to store absorbed bioenergy for later use, enabling faster regeneration and increased stamina. [Third Level: Live Energy Absorption and Advanced Drainage] • Active Ability: • Live biomass absorption: Host can now drain the bioenergy from a living person. Passive Ability: Evolved Tendrils: The tendrils gain extended range and can drain bioenergy from multiple targets simultaneously. Enhancements: Doubled energy storage capacity for prolonged combat. Instant biomass utilization to repair serious injuries or recover from critical conditions. [Fourth Level: Adaptive Biomass Integration] Active Ability: Trait Integration: The host can integrate abilities from absorbed biomass into their body, gaining temporary or permanent adaptations such as: Wings for flight, Genetic memories from genetic materials, Elemental resistances. Passive Ability: Biological Awareness: The host gains the ability to sense bioenergy in the environment, detect nearby living creatures, and identify vulnerabilities in opponents. Enhancements: Energy conversion efficiency reaches near perfection, minimizing wastage. Energy Overdrive: The host can temporarily amplify their abilities to extraordinary levels for intense combat situations. [Fifth Level: Biomass Domination and External Manipulation] Active Ability: Biomass Manipulation: The host can control external biomass, enabling them to: Reanimate corpses as temporary constructs or combat minions. Reshape absorbed biomass into weapons, shields, or other tools during combat. Passive Ability: Cellular Regeneration: The host can regrow entire limbs, organs, and even partially damaged brain tissue. Enhancements: Autonomous Tendrils: The tendrils act semi-independently, attacking or defending without direct command. Bioenergy Shield: The host can generate energy-based barriers for advanced defense. [Sixth Level: Biological Apex and Unlimited Potential] Active Ability: Bioenergy Explosion: The host can release all stored bioenergy in a massive area-of-effect attack, annihilating everything in range. Afterward, the host regenerates automatically but is temporarily weakened. Passive Ability: Hive Physique: The host’s body becomes a colony of semi-autonomous cells, granting: Near-immortality as long as a single cell survives. The ability to spawn smaller bio-creatures for scouting or combat assistance. Enhancements: Unlimited energy storage capacity. All previously temporary traits can now be made permanent. Instant adaptation to any environment, injury, or threat, making the host virtually unstoppable.
Typhlix · 14.6K Views

WILD THOUGHTS, WRONG DECISIONS

This adventure write up is based on display of different characters possessed by some friends who went on an adventure which appeard to be fun amidst the naive display of major characters such as; Ade, Wale, Victor and Seun, which others; Sayo, Khadijah. And Temi learnt from and applied the lessons learnt accordingly to avoid a sour experience the earlier mentioned characters suffered. Ade was the focus in the first episode, his character was showcasing his hyper inquisitive nature which turned on him while trying to catch a glimpse of the landscape of a valley from the top which appears to be his standing point exposed him to sustaining severe injury in the cause of the adventure, his luck was put to test, maybe he might just be lucky. Episode two had an interesting display of some mannerism, some stubborn act which dealt Wale a great lesson who clearly aired his points by holding on to an adorable but dangerous sea creature, thank goodness for the intervention of his friends who came running, rescuing him from his stubborness. No matter how fascinated and Interested you are in terrestrial creatures do not mess with an eel. The third episode was an interesting but absurd display of nimbleness which had Victor the main character learnt a great deal supported by his second in command, Seun sure had some real life experiences and stories to tell his children down to his great grand children about bee hives. If you know what a bee hives is, do not poke it, thing can go real ugly for you and everyone around.
deliftyonday · 230 Views

Skyfall Saga

In the breathtaking world of Aethralis, where the skies are as vast as the oceans and ancient artifacts known as Sky Relics bestow unimaginable powers, adventure calls to those bold enough to chase it. Divided into three realms—the Seas Below, the Skies Above, and the enigmatic Floating Isles—Aethralis holds mysteries that have tempted explorers for centuries. Among these legends is the Crest of Aeons, a fabled Sky Relic capable of bending time itself. Kael Altross, a daring and eccentric aviator, dreams of uncovering the truth behind the Crest of Aeons and solving the mystery of his father's disappearance. Armed with his late father's journal and his own Sky Relic, the Tempest Gauntlet, Kael embarks on a journey aboard the Aurora Flame, a hybrid sea-and-sky vessel. But his quest is fraught with peril as he faces the Eternal Strata, a shadowy faction hoarding the world’s resources and Sky Relics to maintain their iron grip on Aethralis. Determined to chart the uncharted, Kael assembles a motley crew of Skyfaring Explorers: Lyra, a sharp-witted navigator haunted by a dark past with the Strata; Rago, a loyal warrior seeking justice for his lost family; Fynn, a quirky engineer whose inventions push the boundaries of imagination; and Eira, a serene healer with a profound connection to the Relics. Together, they defy the odds, challenging the Eternal Strata and navigating through uncharted skies, perilous seas, and mystical floating islands. As Kael and his crew delve deeper into the secrets of the Sky Relics, they uncover ancient ruins, confront dangerous enemies, and forge bonds that transform them into a family. Their journey takes them through time-bending islands, storm-ridden abysses, and an epic confrontation with the Strata's ruthless leader, Lord Zephyran, who has his own ambitions for the Crest of Aeons. "Skyfall Saga" is an epic tale of adventure, friendship, and freedom—a story of chasing dreams, defying tyranny, and uncovering the boundless potential of a world suspended between the seas and skies. Kael and his crew will discover that true power lies not in relics or artifacts, but in the courage to break the boundaries of the known and embrace the infinite possibilities of the unknown.
Akhilesh_3307 · 2K Views

Reincarnated As The Hive Progenitor: Living A Life In The Shadows

In 2024 in the Earth calendar, a young man named Peter lived an introverted and reclusive life, he had few to no friends at all, and his parents never gave him more than he needed, due to that he lived an average childhood. Then one day it all changed. Humanity's greatest invention was gifted to him by his father for Christmas when he was 16 years old. A property once the size of a building turned into something a size of a box, and a few peripherals, a size that he can keep in his room, "The Computer". Despite the frequent worrying of his parents, due to him playing games on his computer after school, if not, all day and night whenever he can, he was able to become pure, honest, loyal, conscientious, understanding, clean-freak, anti-social, perfectionist, away from societies' social dramas. When he turned 21, in a very very late night (2 AM), after successfully gathering materials in his favorite Base-Building Game, after building some structures around his base, and upon verifying his base defenses, he switched off his monitor and went to his bed to sleep. An unhealthy lifestyle can understandably result in an illness, if not, sudden death. For Peter though, he didn't shut down his computer. A new life means new beginnings. A life that even for Peter was unheard of. Will he follow the path of the former Hive Progenitors, or will he choose a new path and live in harmony with the world? Author's Note: - This Novel contains explicit content, so whenever you encounter unknown terminologies just follow the flow, and you will understand them as the story progresses. - There is also the Hive World Compendium Auxiliary Chapter to help readers understand Hive World-related terms.
SylfProgenitor · 7.6K Views

The Supreme Lord's Surrogate Bride

In the dimly lit room, Magnus gently caressed her cheek. "My love, you know I've been a man of power and ambition, but in your eyes, I see a world I never knew existed." "I've always known there is goodness in you, even behind that tough exterior. But if you have two choices in your hands, will you choose love over power, milord?" Lysandra asked. Drawing her closer, Magnus whispered seductively, "Perhaps I desire both. Stay with me and I'll make sure you won't slip away, because I want you to be my only bride. I don't care if you're a boy. I would not wish any companion in the world but you. I'll protect you, cherish you, and love you like no other." *** After a terrible fever following the nuclear explosions wiped out many people on Earth, especially women and children, making childbirth risky for both mothers and babies, Lysandra Mullendore must go through the changed world. The old world with its structures has crumbled, and what's left is those with power and their strength. The looming threat of extinction is a constant shadow, a grim reminder of the fragile state of humanity as it struggles to endure in this perilous new reality. Some women, like her, managed to survive, but they are very scarce. And even fewer are protected from groups of men who, out of fear, try to dominate those who are left. Her journey takes a dangerous turn when she escapes a brutal surrogate program "The Hive", disguising herself as a boy using fake name, to survive in the oppressive Regime of Acheron. Living in disguise as a boy in a world governed by tyrants posed its challenges, but fate led her to an upscale café where the elite seek solace in luxury. It was here that she discovers an unexpected talent within herself, one that can melt even the iciest of hearts, including that of Magnus Caelumthral, known as the Supreme Lord. Despite his formidable intellect and power, his heart was a fortress until her charm breached its defenses, captivating him completely. In a post-apocalyptic world shattered by disease and despair, Lysandra's strength becomes her beacon of salvation. Her presence awakens something in Magnus, something he thought was long gone. Together, they navigate a world on the brink of chaos, where love and power collide, often demanding sacrifices along the way. Amidst the chaos, while his men relentlessly eliminated the rebels and seek the best candidates for the surrogate program, Magnus relentlessly pursues the little boy... Lysandra, determined to make her his, no matter the cost. Can she break his heart's icy chains? Can their connection endure in a world where survival is a daily struggle and trust is a rare find? Can love flourish in the darkest of times, when she's the key to his peace and he's the key to her freedom? In the end, for humanity to start anew, there needs to be someone to lead the way. *** Disclaimer: This story is purely a work of fiction and is the product of the author's imagination. Some names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. Your supports in power stones, gifts and golden tickets as well as some reviews are highly appreciated. Thank you. @Cover design and all character images by the author with AI generated image. Find me in IG @Karensiarose Discord @Karensia
Karensia · 23.4K Views

Sacred Swords

Roughly a century ago, the third world war began, this war lead to countless deaths and damages to the world. Countless nations fell and the bloodshed was enough to die the world's oceans red. However, the war ended with none of the countries victory because as the last days of the war came, a new enemy arrived on the battlefield. They killed indiscriminately not leaving anything in their wake. Days after their first appearance, five countries, four islands and an ocean had disappeared from the map, a week after that seven more nations, an archipelago and two oceans had also disappeared. Two weeks after their first appearance the map had lost it's meaning. Civilizations, cultures, legacies, histories all of it was destroyed at the blink of an eye. They then gathered together, in small hives and hardly came out again. Years after such terrible events, people had started to develop strange abilities, some could fly, some could disappear and some could read minds. A new power for the humans, a new hope of establishing home and life for each other. They once more built towns and homes for each other, slowly on what was left of the world, they once more created nations. However, they appeared yet again, but the humans who had developed special abilities fought against them and they were driven away. Now, after fifty years since their appearance, the world has found peace and humans have grown in numbers yet again. Those who carry the special power now stand at the forefront of the battle with them... the ones who had become known as the Shadows which threatened to destroy the new life the had built. The ones who have been given the task of fighting them have been named; Lights. The battle for the future of humanity... begins now!
Red_Earl · 13.9K Views
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