Appalachia Poverty

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

Avery Carter discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child.After living with them for so many years, she discovered she was separated from her twin sister, during a fire at the hospital where they were born. In the chaos, the twins were switched, and she was sent home with the wrong family. She was a fake heiress. When their real daughter returned, she was abandoned and she was sent away to her barren birthplace. After returning to her real family, many people expect her to fall from grace, but she surprises everyone by lifting her biological family out of poverty. Rising to the upper class, she befriends celebrities and engages in battles of wits and courage with bitches and jerks. Now the most important thing for her is to draw a clear line with this dangerous billionaire, Alexander Moran, a businessman who arrived in the City on a mission to secure a deal with V Group and find medical help for his sister. However, meeting Avery turns his attention to her. He is fascinated by her strength and the way she handles everything thrown her way. The more he interacts with her, the deeper his admiration grows. What starts as a business venture soon takes a personal turn. Alexander is not only impressed by Avery’s professional abilities but also her charm. As they get closer, he finds himself wanting more than just a business deal – he wants to win her heart too.

In a world fractured by elemental forces and the ambitions of a legendary warrior, the once-united nation has splintered into five isolated kingdoms—lightning, water, earth, wind, and fire. Each is guarded by a mythical dragon of immense power, entrusted with maintaining the delicate balance of the world. At the center of this legacy lies Rikuto Yoshida, a warrior whose forbidden mastery of the Fivefold of Godai—an unparalleled Xyra that commands all five elements—granted him immortality but came at a cost. His actions ensured peace at the price of unity, leaving behind a divided world rife with mistrust and rivalry. Generations later, Yukino, Rikuto's unknowing grandson, grows up as an outcast in the Lightning Nation, struggling against poverty and rejection. But when fate uncovers the truth of his lineage, Yukino is thrust into a journey of self-discovery, burdened with the task of unraveling his grandfather's legacy. Along the way, he encounters Suki Hotaru, a fiery and determined young woman from the Fire Nation with secrets of her own. As alliances are forged and tensions rise, Suki becomes an integral part of Yukino's quest, her strength and passion igniting a bond that will shape both their destinies. As the mysteries of the Fivefold resurface, so too do the ambitions of those seeking to claim its power. With the world teetering on the brink of chaos once more, Yukino and Suki must navigate a path fraught with peril, uncover the true meaning of strength, and decide whether to uphold Rikuto's vision or forge a new destiny.

[1v1 pure love + transmigration + ancient martial arts + highly pampered by disguise group + mysticism + entirely fictional universe] Gu Zhiqi transmigrated into the role of the vicious female antagonist. The heroine was a true heiress with numerous disguises, while she, usurping the nest of others, constantly framed the heroine, and in the end, tragically received her 'boxed lunch' as the fake heiress. Gu Zhiqi: Even transmigration can't stop me from retiring! However, transmigration couldn't, but poverty could. Master Zhi was forced into business! ... #Breaking! Gu Family's fake heiress, Gu Zhiqi, kicked out and now swindling money as a fortuneteller under a bridge# The protagonists' group style started to go awry. Eldest Brother Gu: Need money? Take this neighborhood. Second Brother Gu: Second bro gives you an entertainment company. Third Sister Gu: Just made a billion, keep it safe. Fourth Brother Gu: Young master's championship prize money, take it. Money-loving heroine: Need money? Pick any color card you like. Biological brother: Come back to inherit the family fortune. Gu Zhiqi: "..." Huh? What happened to the vicious female antagonist script? ... #Breaking! Everyone in the Gu Family is a top player in their fields, except the fake heiress who's nothing but a pretty face# And then, the big shots started calling one after another. First Big Shot: Our alliance's ancestral site doesn't have better feng shui than under a bridge? Master Gu, reconsider? Second Big Shot: Need money? Think about that last order. Third Big Shot: Have time for fortune-telling, but no time to write papers? Fourth Big Shot: Miss Gu, I have a surgery here, what do you think... ... Gu Zhiqi: Read, retiring, do not disturb. A certain movie star: You just used my account. Gu Zhiqi, who had swindled enough money to retire, "..." ?!

Doris Liam Julius is a 16 year old girl who lives in poverty. With her unemployed mother, having unstable jobs of a father, and a lazy older sister, she struggles to live thinking about everything that exist on her eyes. A wounded young girl figuring out the life she wants to have, the struggles she endures, and the constant pressure from everything. Doris tries to do everything she can, just to be able to provide the needs and wants of her family.

After breaking up with her childhood sweetheart, she ended up with a poor man, living a life of complete poverty. However, she unexpectedly discovered that her poor husband's real identity: a powerful billionaire tycoon! She couldn't believe that all this was true and tearfully hugged her man who hadn't even had the chance to change out of his suit. "I'm not worthy of you, I'm not capable of being the mistress of such a prestigious family." "You don't have to be capable of anything. Just remember that you are my wife, and if anything happens, your husband will take care of it, don't be afraid of anything."

An Hao leaped, thinking she had died, but to her surprise, when she opened her eyes, she found herself back in the year 1985. To live a second life, did she have to endure the abuse of her stepmother and stepsister again, the dislike of her mother-in-law and disdain from her sister-in-law, and the betrayal of her best friend who bravely became the other woman just to slap her in the face and climb the social ladder? Was she supposed to end her miserable life in poverty again? An Hao's answer was, "Eat! Shit! No!" She was determined to make something of herself, to get rich by capitalizing on her knowledge and aim for a well-off life. This time around, she was going to be the protective big sister who reformed her worthless little brother who had died a wretched death, and the virtuous wife to make up for her past neglect of her husband! She wouldn't let this life go to waste in despair! A malicious best friend? Coveting her man? Not a chance! Go hang out wherever it's cool! Cough cough, how did she not realize in her past life that this "Stoic King of Hell" was so indecent. Decent? You've had your fill of decency during the day.

The Xiao family, known as the poorest amongst the mountaineers had just spent all their savings as dowry for a daughter-in-law, who was disfigured, dark, skinny, and mute. Mocked as the ugliest bride within miles, she eventually had enough of a life in poverty and escaped, only to fall in the hands of rogues who murdered her. When she opened her eyes again, her soul was now that of a killer's, and her disfigurement was healed while her unhealthily tanned skin was now fair as day.... And she could also talk! As she became the most beautiful bride. Villagers kept their distance from the Xiao family, claiming that they were jinxes. But despite her poverty, the bride was fortunate to have a loyal mountaineer husband who spoiled her to bits. Hence, the bride guided her husband to riches, buying farms and tending to them diligently, while starting a family to gain riches through blood and sweat.

She was reborn in the 1970s, when there were no mobile phones or TVs, people lived in poverty and marriages were arranged by families. He, the wealthy and powerful head of the regiment, who governed the local army, helped her join the army so that her family would no longer be bullied and could live a good life. And Suddenly, he proposed marraiage to her...

In the bustling and noisy modern metropolis, Ye Chen once stood at the pinnacle of wealth, with a personal fortune of 400 billion yuan in his hands. His name was like a thunderclap in the business world, an object of admiration and envy for countless people. However, fate played an extremely cruel joke on him, and a sudden accident brought his life to an abrupt end. When Ye Chen regained consciousness again, he found himself miraculously reborn and thrown back sixty years ago. The world before his eyes was both strange and familiar. The dilapidated streets and simple houses all told of the poverty and backwardness of that era. And he himself was no longer the glorious business magnate but a despised, penniless gambler. His wife, the woman who had once accompanied him through thick and thin, was now full of disappointment and determination, only begging him to sign the divorce papers to completely break free from this painful marriage. His father-in-law and mother-in-law hated him to the core. The looks they gave him seemed as if they wanted to devour him alive, wishing he could vanish from this world and never appear in their lives again. What was worse, those loan sharks who lent money at exorbitant interest rates were like wolves, closely watching him and constantly issuing threatening ultimatums for him to pay back the money. The slightest mistake would subject him to their ruthless and violent debt collection. However, Ye Chen was not crushed by this difficult situation. Relying on the memories and experiences of the sixty years from his previous life, he began his desperate counterattack. He knew full well the huge changes and opportunities that this era was about to usher in. Starting from small businesses on the street corners, he gradually accumulated his first pot of gold by making precise judgments about future business trends. As time went by, his business empire continued to expand, covering multiple fields such as manufacturing, real estate, and technology. The innovative products and business models he launched led the tides of the times time and time again, shocking the entire business world. During this process, he encountered the envy and suppression of countless competitors. They united to try to stop Ye Chen's rise. But Ye Chen, with his wisdom and courage, skillfully resolved one crisis after another and instead turned the attacks of his opponents into the driving force for his progress. In the game with various forces, Ye Chen gradually built a business empire that was unrivaled in the world. His enterprises spread all over the world, providing employment opportunities for countless people and promoting the development of the global economy. And he himself, from a despised gambler, had become a respected business legend. Finally, standing at the top of his business empire, Ye Chen looked back on the past with mixed feelings. He had rewritten his fate with his rebirth and created a business myth that shook the world, becoming an eternal legend.

What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a video game as an NPC with seemingly no hope of returning to the real world? Having grown up without parents, Daisuke finds himself in a perpetual cycle of poverty as he tries to survive in the bottom rung of society. When the world's first VRMMORPG, Sehreneti Online, is released to the public, he decides to take a gamble by borrowing a buttload of money from some shady people to propel his hack-selling side hustle into the big leagues. After nearly getting his leg twisted into a pretzel for failing to pay off his loan on time, Daisuke decides to put his plan, Operation Jupiter, into action. Although a cool-sounding name, he didn't seem to be in Lady Luck's good graces that day. After uploading the code into his capsule and commencing the startup, everything goes haywire, booting his consciousness into the virtual world. When Daisuke comes to, he finds himself as a newborn fresh out the meat oven—and, of course, his circumstances are far from ideal. Apparently, he is still poor, but instead of being an orphan, he is now the son of a prostitute in the slums, with seemingly no connection to the game system or the real world. How will Daisuke overcome this trial, and will he be able to return to the real world? If you enjoy GameLit and LitRPG light novels such as Sword Art Online, Solo Leveling, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, then you'll definitely enjoy this epic tale! --------------------------------------------- Support me by checking out the link below: » Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vaughnrrschneider » Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VaughnSchneider

**The Forbidden Heir in This Cultivation World** In a world where power is measured by cultivation and ancient secrets lie hidden in runes and dimensions, young Tarezuchi grows up in poverty, unaware of the extraordinary legacy buried within his bloodline. Banished from their noble clan, his parents carry secrets so dangerous they cannot even speak of them. On his fifteenth birthday, Tarezuchi stumbles upon a mysterious jade pendant, unlocking a forgotten dimension filled with lost techniques and ancient wisdom. As he trains in secret, mastering forbidden cultivation methods, a dark force stirs in the shadows—a dreadful group of cultivators ranked among the most feared in the world. Their power is unimaginable, and their ambition threatens to plunge the realms into chaos. Tarezuchi’s journey will lead him to uncover his family’s exiled past, face ruthless enemies of unparalleled strength, and forge alliances in a world riddled with greed, hatred, and betrayal. But with every secret revealed, the stakes grow higher, and Tarezuchi must decide: will he embrace his destiny as the forbidden heir, or will the truth destroy him before he can rise? In this epic tale of cultivation, war, and dimensions, the line between hero and villain blurs, and only the strongest will survive.

Valerie lives down the street with his only sister Kayla. They have been living a life of poverty ever since their parents separated, leaving them to suffer and bear the consequences of their mistakes. Things weren't looking well for them but Val strived to take care of his sister, throwing aside his bright future, and painstakingly catering for her like a father would. But everything crumbled the day he found out that his sister was suffering from a terrible sickness that required an urgent surgery. On the cause of his quest to find a helper or perhaps money to save his dear sister, he meets him. A man... Or rather, a monster. He was the son of the most richest man in the capital. Alexander Blackwood — The heir of 'Choice Entertainment Industry' and an underworld Lord, a man rumored to have a heart as strong as a stone. This is what people believe or it is what they were forced to believe... What happens when this man isn't who they thought he is?! ---- A fateful yet unexpected encounter leaves this two falling deeply and deeply in a formidable love.

Markhem, a prodigious genius known for his groundbreaking achievements in nuclear fusion and interstellar discoveries, decides to break free from an oppressive life of exploitation and manipulation. Despite his extraordinary intellect, his existence is marred by relentless demands and control. In a desperate act of defiance, Markhem chooses to end his life to escape his tormentors and their insatiable greed. Reborn in a fantasy world filled with mythical creatures, Markhem is now Vestian, a 17-year-old boy facing poverty and physical weakness. Vestian’s fate takes a turn when he encounters Isolde, a mystical fox with celestial markings who reveals itself as the guardian of reborn souls. Isolde offers Vestian the means to cultivate power and wealth, ensuring his new life is free from the tyranny he once knew. Determined to reclaim his freedom and happiness, Vestian embarks on an epic journey to build the greatest business empire the world has ever seen. Along the way, he adopts children, establishing a grand clan, and becomes one of the most formidable martial artists and mages of all time. However, his path is fraught with betrayals and setbacks, testing his resolve and ambition. From the slums to the pinnacle of power, Vestian’s story is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the unyielding pursuit of happiness. In this world, he is no longer a tool but a master of his destiny, rewriting his fate with every step.

Nathan West has it all—wealth, power, and a legacy waiting for him. But when he meets Scarlett Madison, a sharp-tongued, ambitious woman from a working-class family, his carefully crafted life begins to unravel. Against all odds, they fall in love, defying his father’s wishes and building a life together in the face of poverty and adversity. Their happiness is short-lived when Scarlett is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and secrets about Nathan’s family come to light. An illegitimate heir, Alex, emerges, threatening to claim the West fortune, while hidden truths about Scarlett’s own past begin to surface. As Nathan and Scarlett navigate betrayal, family rivalries, and their own personal struggles, they uncover a web of lies spun by political enemies and long-buried secrets that could destroy them. With love as their anchor and courage as their weapon, they face impossible odds to expose the truth and reclaim their future. But when life itself hangs by a thread, will their bond be enough to overcome the ultimate test?

Every little girl's fantasy is to live a wonderful life full of riches and luxuries. This was the future she imagined, and she was willing to go to any length to obtain it. She was spoiled, pampered, and doted on by her family, and she was proud of herself. She knew she deserved the best, and she went for it. This, however, is where the nightmare began. Wanting to leave the clutches of poverty wasn't as simple as she believed, given the things she had to give up, the humiliation she had to endure, and the numerous things she had to lose. It was not worthwhile. When she thought she had it all, she was slapped in the face with the cold, hard truth: she was only a SUBSTITUTE. And when two of her closest companions turned on her and betrayed her, she was shoved aside and got humiliated by people she used to know. With nothing and no one to lean on, she was forced to make decisions. Decisions that gradually resulted in something breathtakingly amazing. [DING! SIGN IN! THE HOST HAS BEEN REWARDED WITH ******]

Noah, a highschooler was struggling due to his family's poverty and his father's declining health. Despite that, he was content with his life... Until he visited his girl, trying to surprise her with a gift. "~~~" Muffled sounds came out of her room as he stood at the door. "She is... cheating on me?" Just as Noah is about to confront her, a mysterious robotic voice echoes in his mind: [Ding! Congratulations to the host binding the Ultimate Choice System!] Option 1: Enter the room. [$100 Reward and a green hat] Option 2: Leave the house and break up later. [Rolls Royce Phantom and Basic-Driving Skill Reward] Option 3: Marry her mother. [Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Intermediate-Driving Skill and $10,000 Reward] "Naturally, option 3." He grinned. ________ Disclaimer: 'Ultimate Choice System: I Became The Richest!' is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This book may reference real companies and organizations, but these references are for narrative purposes only and are not intended to depict the actual conduct or involvement of these entities. The use of these names and references is not meant to harm, defame, or discredit these companies or organizations.

Tanvi, Mira, and Rahul are thrust into ancient India, where they must navigate the challenges of poverty, societal rules, and a foreign language. Tanvi and Rahul, with their business savvy, and Mira, a model and Tanvi's childhood friend, struggle to survive in this unfamiliar world. As they adapt to the past, they face a race against time to find their way back to the present—or risk being trapped in history forever.

"Mana to breathe, mana to eat, mana to fucking live," Inhale: -0.001 MP… oops! You're out of mana points. (Pay-to-breathe RPG.) Humanity's last walled stronghold. _____ In the world Elio lives, every gasp of air comes at a price. A floating indestructible book for every human, a magical system that turns survival into a pay-to-breathe RPG. Here, poverty isn't just being broke, it's choking. Surrounded by barren land and a sea of monsters on top of it (No water, just literal monsters), each day is a suffocating dance of survival, a balancing act between mana for air and mana for food. In this economy, holding your breath isn't just a game, it's a retirement plan. Driven by desperation (and the city's miserly rulers that don’t cut anyone a break), Elio dives into the Book System’s trials to save his family. Along the way, he unlocks powers he didn’t ask for and starts to figure out... Who he really is. Immerse yourself in an adventure where one young man's stubborn refusal to become a statistic could spark a revolution. Who knew being a pain in the system's rear could change the world? Because in Elio's world, breathing is just the beginning of the revolution and... he's gasping for change. But hey, who said saving the world had to be all doom and gloom? Join Elio as he kicks monster butt, uncovers ancient secrets, and maybe, just maybe, figures out how to grow a tree or two along the way. __________ Warning: May contain traces of world domination, an unhealthy obsession with the periodic table, damage points, progression math, and yes, even a sprinkle of that old "power of friendship" magic. Because sometimes, you need a buddy to help you remember which element does what or even help you calculate those sweet, sweet stats. A quick heads-up: Despite what the cover might suggest, this isn’t a hack-and-slash adventure. Think more along the lines of a turn-based RPG, where strategy and choices matter as much as action. Get ready for a different kind of challenge! If you want to know more about the cover: Yep, that's our first FL crying and crossing the transparent barrier straight into a pixelated, indistinguishable sea of monsters. Because why not mix emotions with chaos? She's crazy like that! (Not really... or is she?) Discord to check the visuals: https://discord.gg/W3CjfC2cw4 I’m still working on it in the little moments I find between writing, editing, making more character images, etc. Little by little, we’ll have a Poked... uh, a full SummonDex! Meanwhile, you can check out the ones on Fandom with their... funny descriptions? Or at least I hope so... orz __________ Happy New Year! I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all your incredible support. This journey wouldn’t be the same without each of you, and I’m beyond thankful to have you here. May this new year bring you joy, success, and all the things you’re hoping for. Here’s to a brighter future! Thank you for being part of this story. Cheers to 2025! Thank you so much for reading! (∿°○°)∿ ︵ ︵ ︵ ︵ ︵ ǝʌol

[Participating in the WSA 2025 contest] Growing up in poverty, Damien worked tirelessly—harder than anyone else—to support the people he cared about and eventually became a politician, loved by "All". Khoran, an emperor who rose from humble beginnings in a small village, forged one of the five greatest nations to ever exist in Cavros. Though they shared similar origins, the personalities of these two men were like night and day. While Damien trusted hundreds with his life, Khoran trusted no one—not even his closest officers. Through the power of a mythical being, these two contrasting personalities merged to create our protagonist, an existence built upon a mixture of their personality. Watch as our protagonist traverses through the world of Cavros, a land consumed by corruption, and Earth, which had tasted the early stages of it only a few years ago. And watch how our protagonist becomes... The future Undead Lord of Gluttonous Pride...

Ethan Cross, a struggling young man burdened by financial hardship and a desire for a better life, activates a mysterious Sign-In System that rewards him daily with skills, items, and abilities. What starts as a tool to escape poverty turns into a force that elevates him to protect Earth and eventually lead humanity into the stars. Romance blossoms as Ethan’s charisma and determination attract strong, independent women who play critical roles in his journey. Together, they face challenges ranging from corrupt corporations to galactic empires, building a legacy of hope and strength.

Sol IbnuRa is a young African man of thirty who had his own fair share of hardship due to his country's hard economy. He needs to find a way to survive after quitting his under paying job. As a man striving in the world of I.T, he will have to always rely on daily gigs to earn money. Sol later on lands on an opportunity of a life time, that is, to break into the main system of the must terrifying person in the city… Mr. Gabriel. Sol and his ally successfully breaks into the house of Mr. Gabriel, but when Sol came face to face with Mrs. Gabriel the mission becomes a complication. Sol will have to choose between his heart or the mission, a life time opportunity to break away from poverty. This single moment of judgment will change the entire story of Sol IbnuRa. Sol falls in love with the must beautiful woman he ever sets his eyes on. He follows his heart to sabotage a well planned heist. This one decision creates a bond between Sol and Mrs. Gabriel but also a rift between him and his ally who would hunt Sol for the rest of his life. Engaging into an affair with Mrs. Gabriel also captures the attention of the worst man in the City, Mr. Gabriel. The trouble Sol gets himself into of course got him killed. He died a terrible death, but his death also becomes his liberation. Sol becomes a living soul who with time and training gains the power to travel vast dimensions. From the Lucid dream worlds to the the digital worlds of the internet. He gains vast abilities that can help him fight the livings who chased him to death, to protect his city from other powerful adversaries who will show up, protect the woman he inadvertently fell in love with and to also amass wealth like never before. Who is to say wealth is not needed in the world of the spirits. In the end, Sol IbnuRa goes away and leave the world behind. He realizes nothing truly really matters after all. With the super abilities he has, he creates a dimension of his own deep in the corners of the lucid dream world where no one or nothing can find him, but the question remains. With all the enemies Sol creates for himself across dimensions, is he truly ever hidden.

In a world where magic thrives and mythical beasts lurk in the shadows, Tohgi Akura is born into the unforgiving southern district of Vandekar, a lawless land ruled by bandits and plagued by poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, Tohgi harbors an audacious dream: to achieve that dream he must become a Knight, a title synonymous with honor, power, and nobility. His raw talent rivals the elite, but his lack of noble heritage leaves him scorned by the privileged. Yet, Tohgi’s unwavering determination and resilience catch the attention of influential figures who see potential in the unrefined boy. With their assistance, Tohgi rises through the ranks, challenging a society built to keep people like him in the dirt. But ambition has its price. As Tohgi carves his path toward greatness, his defiance against the status quo ignites conflicts that spiral into devastating wars. In his quest to protect those he loves and what he stands for, Tohgi must grapple with the weight of his choices and the sacrifices demanded by his legacy. Will Tohgi Akura go down in history as a hero, a tyrant or just another man. His story is one of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting cost of dreams. Do not hesitate to comment your thoughts at any point in the story, it would bring me great joy to be able to interact with readers of my work. I hope to see you on the other side. PS: Bold text indicates the use of magic, parenthesis () indicates thought. Thank you! Enjoy! :)

Ernest Teucher was a tyrant that ruled over an empire that dominated the world through culture, politics, and technology. He reigned supreme, and other countries could only bow their heads as he dictated every move on the global stage. Ernest Teucher's rule was marked by an iron grip, but even tyrants are not immune to the ravages of time. As he aged, his control wavered, and whispers of rebellion began to stir in the shadows of his empire. Nonetheless, Ernest died peacefully in his sleep, a rarity for one of his reputation, at the ripe old age of 92. His death, however, was not the end but a peculiar beginning. Ernest found himself transmigrated into another world. He awoke in the dirty backstreets of a war-torn city as a teenager with memories of it serving a country in the war that was defeated disastrously. The peace treaty imposed crippling reparations, plunging the already struggling nation deeper into economic despair. The streets became rife with poverty, homelessness, and a palpable sense of defeat. Amidst this chaos, Ernest believed that he could change the fate of his new country by becoming the ruler of it. Follow the story of Ernest Teucher as he began his quest for power and restore his glory in another world.

A remake of another novel I created. Kazuki Takumi Amagiri was always a kid with a troubling life, abusive parents, poverty, being bullied at school you know the usual sob story that probably goes in a documentary for the early life of a serial killer or something. Throughout his life he's always wondered if maybe the reason world hates him was because he had the audacity to exist. But through a series of events he met his best friend and was introduced to a series of games where he found his spark of resilience to carry on in life in a character named Markus one of the main antagonists of the book. And ten years later he's a university student, dormmates with his best friend and is just about to finish getting his degrees. He'd also just finished playing the third installment in a his favorite video game franchise All was going well in life, things were looking up until in one cruel twist it was over, no fanfare, no "going out with a bang", Kazuki's life just fizzled out like a candle in the wind. Curiously though, Kazuki's story was not over as he found himself in the body of "Markus" at the start of his story. How will this strangely ironic twist of fate change the world at large? And more importantly how will it change our main character?

Han Seojun was a loser, frail and barely more than skin and bones from a life of poverty, was raised by his hardworking mother with no knowledge of his father. At 18, he inherits the Ancient Infinite System, a power passed down for generations from Goddess Zyraena, The Former Echidna (Goddess of Monsters). The system transforms his weak body and improves their lives. Just as Seojun is about to take his dream veterinary exam, he's suddenly summoned to the Abyss Realm, a brutal world where only the strong survive. After 500 years of battle, Seojun finally took back the Realm and returned to Earth. Ding! [Congratulations Host! You have max your level! LV. 999,999] Ding! [You have obtained a Hidden Class: SSS-Rank Abyssal Tamer.] [Title Acquired: Lord of the Abyss] But the world had changed. Dungeons and monsters are rampant, and people now possess skills and classes granted by a system called global system Where Earth transformed A Game into Reality. People granted is known as the Awakeners and Seojun, protected by his Infinite system, rejected the global system. With the world so different, Seojun decided to follow his dream and joined the Beast Doctor Academy.

Life had never been kind to Ethan. It had given him nothing but pain, loneliness, and poverty. He had lived in the countryside, barely surviving, with no hope for tomorrow. That was, until he met her—the girl of his dreams, who gave him a purpose, a reason to live. Every day, he worked tirelessly, scraping by, with no real sense of direction or freedom to pursue his desires. Yet, he endured, clinging to the thought that she awaited him at home. Then came the disaster that destroyed everything, forcing him to start anew as Asher Blake. Stepping into a world of supernatural powers, he became determined to seek revenge on the one who had stolen his reason to live.

In a galaxy where beasts and their tamers hold the key to power, Aidan Lorne is just another cog in the vast, unfeeling machinery of the Darnath family's mining empire. Born into poverty and raised in the brutal mines of Vesta-7, Aidan has spent his sixteen years toiling under the weight of endless labor, dreaming of a life beyond the rust-colored dunes and oppressive machinery. When his family is lost to the cruel realities of the mines, Aidan’s resolve hardens. He will escape the hellish world that has claimed so much of his life, even if it means defying the powerful elite who see him as nothing more than a tool. But Vesta-7 holds secrets of its own, secrets that could change the course of Aidan’s life forever. Amid the dangers of the mines, whispers of legendary beast masters stir his ambition, and an unexpected encounter with a mysterious force sets him on a path that will challenge everything he’s ever known. With a unique system that grants him the ability to see the evolutionary paths of beasts, Aidan’s future is no longer defined by the shackles of his past. But as he navigates the treacherous world of beast taming, interplanetary politics, and deadly rivals, Aidan must confront the demons of his past, the price of power, and the true cost of freedom. In a galaxy where survival is a battle and power is earned, Aidan must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice to forge his own destiny. --- Author’s Note: This is my first time writing a novel, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to read it. I know it may take some time to fully develop, so I ask for your patience and understanding. Please give me at least 40 chapters to better establish the world, the characters, and the plot. I’m committed to improving with each chapter, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey of growth and storytelling. Your feedback and support mean the world to me. I will rate my English average only, so if you find any grammatical mistakes or any words hard to understand since I am trying to expand my vocabulary, please let me know so that I can improve myself.

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