Labor Omnia Vincit

On a fateful night under a blood-red moon, Kai is born in the humble village of Blackthorn. His birth is far from ordinary; as his mother Lin Mei goes through an agonizing labor, raw and untamed Qi surges through the hut, unsettling even the most experienced villagers. The village elder, Old Man Chen, senses an ill omen hanging over the night, while Kai’s father, Zhao Wei, anxiously awaits outside, unaware of the powerful destiny awaiting his son. They didn't knew Kai had made a pact with demon when he in embryo.

Unite the Clans? Create an Empire? The Eternal Skies will bow—or burn. Atrox Soryu was destined for greatness—until the world turned against him. Once a prodigy of the sword, Atrox dreamed of claiming the long-abandoned title of Emperor of the Eternal Skies. But on the day of his awakening, his destiny shattered. Instead of manifesting a revered Order Mark, Atrox was branded with a Forbidden Order—a power the world fears and despises. Exiled by his father and cast into a brutal labor camp where the strong barely survive, Atrox is forced to confront a harsh truth: the world doesn’t want him, but it will kneel before him. In the shadows of exile, he discovers the terrifying potential of his forbidden power, a strength that rivals even the greatest Knights. With nothing but his ambition, Atrox will turn enemies into allies, forge unbreakable bonds with the forsaken, and rise to unite the fractured clans under his banner. Betrayed, cast aside, and underestimated, Atrox Soryu isn’t just surviving—he’s building an empire from the ashes of his past. The Eternal Skies will bow. Or they will burn.

The Tragic Past Life In the small village of Qinghe, nestled between rolling green hills and a winding river, Li Qingyun was born into a poor but honest farming family. Though they had little wealth, their love for one another was strong. Her father, Li Shengtian, was a hardworking farmer, and her mother, Madam Zhou, was a skilled cook who did her best to feed the family with their meager earnings. Qingyun had two younger brothers, Li Zhihao and Li Ming, both lively boys who adored their elder sister. However, their peaceful life was not without hardship. Their land was poor, and greedy relatives, including her uncle Li Bao, schemed to take what little they had. The village head, Old Master Wang, favored the rich and oppressed the weak, forcing many into debt. Qingyun, though hardworking and intelligent, was too naïve in her past life. She trusted the wrong people—Liu Meifeng, a childhood friend who later betrayed her, and Zhang Tianyu, a man who claimed to love her but only sought to use her. At seventeen, tragedy struck. A false accusation of theft led to the downfall of her family. Her father was beaten to death, her mother succumbed to illness, and her brothers were sold as laborers. Qingyun herself was forced into a loveless marriage with a cruel merchant, suffering years of abuse. One fateful night, she escaped and stumbled to the riverbank where she once found a beautiful pearl bracelet in her childhood. The bracelet was rumored to be cursed, but Qingyun had always admired its beauty. As she clutched it tightly, tears streaming down her face, her enemies found her. “Li Qingyun, you should have died long ago,” sneered Liu Meifeng before pushing a dagger into her chest. As the blood dripped onto the bracelet, a warm light enveloped her. In her last moments, she wished for another chance—to change her fate, to protect her family, and to exact revenge on those who destroyed her. When she opened her eyes again, she was twelve years old, lying in her small wooden bed, the scent of her mother’s cooking filling the air. She had been reborn. Now, she had a second chance.

The world’s most popular VRMMORPG, "Ascension Online," has taken the gaming industry by storm, offering an unparalleled level of immersion and freedom. After years of grinding for in-game currency like a digital laborer, Zane Carter is done treating games like a job. This time, he plays for himself, choosing the Thief class for the thrill. What was meant to be a casual adventure takes a drastic turn when he awakens an SSS-Rank Talent: Infinite Potential—a broken ability that allows his chosen skills to grow without limits. Every successful theft makes him stronger, every stolen ability adds to his arsenal, and every encounter shifts further in his favor. With no ceiling to his power, he quickly becomes a nightmare for the game’s top players and guilds. Equipment, abilities, even advantages others took for granted—nothing is safe from his grasp. As he carves out his legend, the line between predator and prey in "Ascension Online" begins to blur, and the strongest competitors soon realize that in a world where everything can be taken, no one is truly untouchable.

Bai Xiaotong's biggest plot twist in life came through transmigration. However. instead of landing in a romantic fairytale or a fantastical wonderland, she found herself trapped in an even worse nightmare. A cataclysm so insane, it made her original apocalyptic world seem like a playground. In this world devoid of dungeon gates and dungeon breaks— hordes of walking dead carrying a deadly virus are piling up the streets instead. One bite doused in the mutated corpse's body fluid—that's all it takes to turn someone into a grotesque, withered monster. "What the hell? Do I have some skill that attracts tragedy and bad luck?!" Of all places to end up, why did she land in a starving world full of freakishly weak people who can’t even kill a single monster without ending up with a broken nose and smashed chin? Should she At least be grateful that she still has access to her house, even in the end of times? No that's hardly enough to compensate and appease her just thinking of the real kicker. It’s not the monsters; it’s not even the chaos—it’s the fact that... "Waaah! It hurts! My stomach’s going to burst!" "Ho-Honey!" 'Oh god, I think I broke my waaaaater!' "AHH! You stupid husband, stop minding the zombies outside and assist me already! Your unborn child is coming out!" How did she end up in a zombie apocalypse and wake up going through excruciating labor?! She’s never been to a relationship, and now she’s suddenly giving birth? Damn, this is insane. --- WSA2025 Entry

Two girls instigate revolution in isekai, turning the new world upside down. --- When high schoolers Jean and Leah tragically meet their end in an accident, they wake up not in the afterlife, but in a strange new world ruled by oppressive monarchies, ancient customs, and wildly bizarre creatures. With nothing but their wits, mismatched personalities, and the faint memory of their old lives, the two girls are thrust into the daily grind of a working-class existence. Jean—a reckless, blonde firecracker with a knack for starting trouble—and Leah, her quiet, brainy counterpart, find themselves laboring in increasingly worse circumstances under tyrannical overseers just to make the ends meet. While Leah dreams of stability and survival, Jean can’t help but rally the oppressed people into chants of revolution. Their journey soon takes them to the heart of this world’s inequalities, where their dynamic partnership turns them from clueless outsiders to accidental leaders of a growing rebellion, delivering otherworldly hope to a world that had never dared to envision such things could exist. As they navigate battles of ideals, budding romance, and a revolution that might just topple an empire, Jean and Leah will learn that in this strange, unjust world, the only thing more absurd than the rules is their unlikely falling for each other. Action. Comedy. Romance. And a bit of revolution. Welcome to a world where two unlikely heroines fight for freedom—and maybe, just maybe, find love amidst the chaos.

Within a desolate realm, where discarded worlds were stitched together, a rupture tore open, releasing a small child into the fragmented expanse. Above him, the sky revealed three eerie moons, while an ominous black mass loomed ominously in their wake. Disoriented and engulfed by a putrid stench, the child awakened amidst a swamp, its twisted trees groaning under an oppressive haze. In the distance, the echoing caws of crows intensified the sense of foreboding. A haunting figure emerged, laboring behind a cart laden with lifeless bodies. Fear and confusion gripped the child's heart as he began to grapple with the enigma of his own existence. Who was he, and what dire fate led him to this grim landscape? The grinning figure drew closer, exacerbating the boy's terror. Unbeknownst to him, his journey would unveil a profound transformation—an ascent to become the embodiment of fear itself, or perhaps... a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.

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 to an abandoned clan with only 32 other members, he realizes one thing–This is his chance, he must survive, and he will at any cost.

In a world where every profession has its own system, one's fate is determined by the job they awaken. Reynard Vale was cursed with the weakest profession—Unskilled Laborer—a dead-end path with no future. Mocked, powerless, and abandoned, he saw no way out. But on the night he chose to end it all, the system intervened. [Congratulations! You have awakened the hidden profession: Jobmaster (SSS-Class)!] Now, with the ability to learn, switch, and master any profession, Reynard is no longer bound by limitations. From boxer to librarian, investigator to world leader—every skill, every class, and every power is his to wield. The world that once looked down on him will soon bow before the ultimate professional.

Gaia is dead. The world is a mess of fused realms—acid rain burns the ground, food is scarce, and the air is poison. No one knows why Gaia, the ancient guardian of life, died, but her rotting corpse unleashed chaos. Monstrous Outer Gods slithered into the cracks of reality, twisting the land into nightmares. Yet, in the ruins, people still fight to survive. Under a giant boulder—the only shelter in this toxic wasteland—a boy wakes up. He’s the last human alive, his memories fuzzy except for flashes of a lost Earth: sunny skies, laughter, and a strange power inside him. He can create Kaiju, giant monsters that could crush armies… if he knew how to control them. But right now, he’s just a hungry kid, scrambling to find food and avoid getting killed. Outside his rock, alien clans run the show. Some trade clean water for labor, others heal wounds with glowing mushrooms, and a few settle disputes with fistfights to blow off steam before rage drives them insane. Everyone fears the 100% Rule. Too much stress, sadness, or anger? Your mind snaps, turning you into a Husk—a mindless monster with no soul. The boy’s Kaiju power could help him survive… or push him closer to becoming a Husk. Worse, death here is permanent. If he dies, someone else takes his place—an outcast, a kid, a warrior. The world doesn’t care who you are. It just wants to eat you alive. This isn’t a story about heroes. The boy isn’t special. He’s just trying to survive, one day at a time—bargaining with clans, scavenging junk, and accidentally summoning Kaiju when he panics. Maybe he’ll find a way to fix this broken world. Or maybe he’ll just find a decent meal. In a place this messed up, even small victories matter.

In a world divided by towering walls, society is split into four their, each layer a stark reminder of one's place in the hierarchy. From the labor-bound populace of Wall One to the wealthy aristocrats of Wall Three, every citizen's life is dictated by the rules of their tier. At the pinnacle, behind the impregnable Fourth Wall, reside the General's council of seven who wield absolute authority, overseeing the realms below with iron-fisted precision.

Across many worlds I am known by many names, I am called Abbadon and Balor, I am also called everything and nothingness, fear and death, The end of worlds, One without end, Terror of Ravar, I am also called True chaos, Harbinger of darkness, I have as many name as there are stars, as many titles as there are worlds, I am immortal, I am endless, I am KAOS'E - KAOS'E

a modern man mysteriously transported to 1929 America, where he awakens as a Chinese immigrant laborer. Confronted with prejudice, poverty, and grueling factory work, he struggles to adapt and survive in a harsh, unfamiliar world. The story explores his journey of resilience and self-discovery in the face of relentless adversity.

In a world ruled by ancient magic, swords, and noble bloodlines, Bones is a digger—one of the many faceless workers condemned to toil in the depths. Day after day, he mines in darkness, extracting materials to feed the noble house’s hunger for wealth and war. He’s told that his work sustains the empire, but all Bones sees is the bottomless pit of need from those above. But when the earth beneath him begins to shift, strange things emerge from the stone—relics of a forgotten age, unearthly tremors, and whispers from the shadows. As Bones digs deeper, he unravels a secret older than the empire itself. What he and his fellow laborers have been unearthing is far more than just ore—it’s a power long buried, one that could reshape the world. And the empire knows nothing of it. Caught between forces beyond his understanding, Bones must confront a choice: remain a tool in the hands of those who control him or wield the power he’s uncovered for himself. But as the line between right and wrong blurs, Bones begins to lose himself in the magic he’s unearthed. His desire to escape his fate transforms into an insatiable hunger for control, and the deeper he digs, the darker his soul becomes. In this epic tale, Bones will discover that true power lies not only in what is buried beneath the earth, but also in the choices one makes when no one is watching. The man who was born to dig may become either a hero who defies the empire—or a villain who ushers in its downfall. The question is: how far will he go before he loses himself? (Still writing casually, maybe 1 chapter a week, 2 if I'm free). (I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad on username: SirV)

In the heavens, a legendary battle raged between the God of War, Sael, and the Demon King, Tarath. As their powers clashed, Sael summoned all his strength to deliver a crushing blow, sending Tarath tumbling into the Pool of Reincarnation. Exhausted, Sael followed suit, falling into the pool as well. In the Chamber of Fate within the Imperial Palace in the heavens, the books of destiny began to write themselves, chronicling the rebirth of the two enemies. However, a mysterious power emanating from the books prevented the Immortal of Fate from opening them, concealing the identities of Sael and Tarath's reincarnations. On the same day, two women went into labor: the Queen, whose pregnancy was full-term, and the Commander's wife, whose labor was premature at seven months. The fate of the God of War and the Demon King remained a secret, hidden within the sealed books, as two new lives began on earth.

Klaus Rashi, a 15-year-old boy, lives in a twisted world ruled by the Royal Government. The Royal Government have special powers bestowed upon them known as Supreme Commands, by God, and are truly malevolent in their deeds. They spare no one who dares cross them. People are heavily restricted and forced to labor for them among many other things. Klaus is no ordinary boy; however, he seeks vengeance against the Royal Government for their cruel methods and plans to unveil all the secrets they have kept from the public. Was the world always this way? Is God who we think they are? Note - chapters may go through edits (mainly just removing overly graphic details, unnecessary words, etc)

In the heart of a relentless Russian winter, truth is a fragile flame. Viktor, a reclusive writer burdened by failure and haunted by the voices of his past, retreats to a desolate cabin in a snowbound village. Armed with little more than ink, paper, and a candle—an heirloom of his late mother—he vows to compose a masterpiece that unravels the marrow of human existence. But as the blizzards rage outside, his blank pages echo the haunting void within. Salvation—or perhaps confrontation—arrives in the form of Anna, a widowed woodcutter with hands calloused by labor and eyes sharpened by survival. Her pragmatism clashes with Viktor’s obsession, igniting an uneasy exchange: she leaves wood at his door each morning, and he leaves pages of his manuscript in return—pages she burns unread. As the storm grows fiercer and shadows creep closer, Viktor’s work swells with ambition, but his certainty crumbles. The cabin becomes a crucible where fire and ice, truth and futility, creation and destruction battle for dominance. With his manuscript soaked in melted snow and his spirit stretched thin, Viktor must confront a harrowing question: is the act of creation enough to stave off the weight of despair? Lyrical, haunting, and deeply introspective, The Weight of Shadows is a meditation on the fragility of art, the resilience of the human spirit, and the fleeting warmth of connection amidst the cold.

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.

Lucius Sanderson, is what you would call the “complete package.” He’s young, handsome, and possesses a body I sometimes wish I have. And I'm a girl! He’s got everything one could think of, boats mansions, flourishing companies and even me. Lucius is known for one thing.. His Life changing contracts and owning the person after... Entangled with one of the worst contract one can think of, I have to work for him for rest of my twenties all because my silly ass didn't read the contract that day. I saved my father and cleared my debts, but at what expense? My labor! Half of my life! I have the the opportunity to lessen my years, but at what expense again? My body...

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

In a small village, young Jane Woods' world comes crashing down at just six years old when a terrible accident takes her farmer parents away. Their trailer, heavy with tomatoes, veers off the road and erupts into flames, leaving no chance for survival. Now orphaned and heartbroken, Jane is sent to live with her unkind aunt Betty and uncle Pat, who resent having to care for a child not related to them. Over the next ten years, Jane faces a life filled with hard labor and mistreatment. She’s made to do endless chores, spends long hours working in the tomato fields, receives little food, and endures severe punishments from her unfeeling guardians. Her small frame grows frail and sickly, a shadow of the lively girl she used to be. When Jane turns sixteen, the village buzzes with the arrival of a mysterious visitor—a royal aide on a secret mission to find a bride for the kingdom's heir, the eighteen-year-old Prince Dubois. The once charming and vibrant prince has been in a vegetative state for two years following a terrible riding accident. A witch has predicted that only the kiss of true love from his wife can awaken him. Eager for riches, Jane's vile uncle Pat decides to sell her to the king’s aide, ignoring her desperate cries for help. Ripped away from all she’s ever known, Jane is taken to the stunning royal palace to become the wife of Prince Dubois. At first, she’s repulsed by the idea of marrying someone who can’t even respond, but her resistance begins to fade when she meets the compassionate king, who pleads with her to save his son and the kingdom with her love. Will she succeed?

Leo and Keith come from completely different lifestyles: Leo, a rich student, and Keith, a rural laborer. The two learn they may have more in common than they think after meeting against Keith's better judgment one fateful night. Join the two new lovers in a story of new beginnings.

Magnus Valorion crossed into an ancient empire. As a time traveler, he didn’t accomplish anything too extraordinary. He simply ensured that laborers could drink white rice porridge and eat pickled vegetables every day, and that soldiers could enjoy fried chicken and hamburgers. Along the way, he expanded the territory and even captured the invading Khan of the Altai Tribe. Despite these achievements, Magnus never imagined that his subordinates were secretly planning something big as the autumn winds began to cool...

Kim Joon-ho, a young man who has loved virtual games since he was seventeen. Since the death of both his parents, the two younger twin sisters became his responsibility. After working as a laborer as his initial steady income, he has now changed course. Trying to earn more money from virtual games, Immortal Legacy is one of them. The most popular game because it was created by the first developer of virtual games worldwide, AR Group Company. Unexpectedly, a miracle happened when he played early access as an alpha stage player with a thousand candidates. He is the only player who has two characters.

Smart people are often suffocated by powerful people or people who can better market their skills. Now the smartest man alive works as a manual laborer because no one takes his ideas seriously... I think it is about time he changes that. Yet smart people are often taken advantage of dying without being able to credit their own works. Sometimes losing complete ownership of their invention because of powerful people. Yet when you are the smartest alive with the most powerful inventions why follow their rules? If they still want him to back down then, simply rule them.

Thousands of disciples cultivate in the Heavenly Demon Sect, hoping to become famed Immortals and Sages in the future. Geniuses rise among them, the chosen ones who are born to defy the Heavens. This world belongs to them. The others are mere spectators in their story. And I'm perfectly fine with that. I'm but a mere laborer. Just that I can see all kinds of energies. Wait, you want me to become the head of the farmers? Just because I cultivated some Pure-Yang Spiritual Wheat Stalks? Hold on, I don't have time to check your Three-Winged Golden Crow, Grand Elder. The Sect Master has asked me to help him with this Qi Plague! No. I told you, Elder Sister. I don't know how to concoct a Fertility Pill. I'm not an Alchemist but a mere laborer! If you have much gold, though... perhaps I can help you with that.

Magical Heritage! The world's most anticipated VR game to ever release! A game so immersive, you'll forget how much time has even passed. Our seven developers have spent long and hard working on this game. They worked tirelessly, years of labor finally about to bear fruit! Obviously some launches are rough, but if things go as they had hoped, they'll be one of the greatest companies in the world. Known as One Level, this company has expanded to all 6 continents, with company buildings being constructed in major areas. On release day however, their game ends up becoming a bit too real. As the game releases, scientists have discovered another universe colliding with our own, essentially fusing with it. Due to this change, the world was thrown into disarray. As this happens, people begin to awaken abilities, there being a variety of them. That wasn't all. Monsters, creatures, other races, and even entire kingdoms began to appear on earth, and the main company buildings began to turn into Towers, structures that can ascend an individual to the next world. With this recent and drastic change, people have no choice but to adapt. Follow our seven developers as they traverse the lands, both old and new and face the challenges of their own game, and even beyond that. Who knows what could lie beyond? As time goes on, the game could just be their new reality.

It's is like a tree that grows in the fruits of your labor. A treehouse adorned with books with a single lady laughing as she plays along the trunk. Her red yarn yields to you as knowledge fills you. This knowledge will be with you. Welcome to Akhil, it encompasses all.

Roger was a prisoner at the young age of 15, serving a sentence of hard labor in his parent's stead. His life consisted of moving metal, hiding his emotions, and avoiding the attention of everyone else. That all changes when he is summoned to the mirror world, Avar, where magic can be harnessed and claimed. The government, however, is not so keen on letting their property escape, and Roger must learn to master his powerful magic of copying other abilities. From the rank of Alpha to Omega, he will prove he is worthy of an Archonic Legacy, a gift from the old rulers of Avar, or become nothing more than a prisoner again. The magic of Avar must face against the mechs of Earth, as the politics of two worlds collide in a battle that will shake the stars. Discord: https://discord.gg/TC3QQAdmQr

In the dark, under a strange-looking tree, a lady around twenty-something could be seen clenching her stomach and looking pitiful. She seemed to be in pain and was breathing heavily. Above her in the sky, the color was very black and blurry. Rain started falling, and the thunder was clapping loudly and violently. The wind was very thick, slapping everything harshly. The lady stood with the support of the tree, using one hand to prop herself against the tree and the other hand to hold her stomach tightly. She breathed out and continued moving weakly. "Seems like I'm not going to escape this. What type of poison is this?" she wondered. She unbuckled her belt to relieve some pain, then sat down somewhere and groaned while her hand wandered around on the wet ground until it made contact with something. She picked it up and saw the object with the help of the lightning. The thing was round like a bead, and something joined them together. She did not care about what it was and just swallowed it. She was going to die anyway, at least she ate something. She could not figure out the taste of the thing, but it was surely not normal because as soon as it made contact with her throat, it felt very hot, as if she had drunk hot water that had not cooled. "Sh*t! Even in death, my luck is still very bad," she muttered. She was still lamenting when her aching stomach suddenly stopped aching. She did not have the chance to rejoice when her stomach started swelling up, getting bigger and bigger. It was as if it wanted to burst but, alas, it didn't. She could feel herself in labor. She groaned until something escaped her body - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. She was relieved from both the poison pain and her swollen stomach pain. When she looked at what she had given birth to, she was shocked. Eggs. She had given birth to eggs. And there were six. What happened to the eggs? How did their journey begin? read the full novel. update time:6:00pm *by love gold*