Opposite Of Pompous

The evil we sow unto the world, has a funny way of coming back to bite us, when that happens we call, call it karma, judgement, we feel that it is only right. I was born as the repayment, of the sins men have committed, as the beast destined to cleanse the world, with blood and, for all life they have taken, I will pay the equivalent with their blood, so fear not ye, death is only a moment away.

The world as we know it was destroyed overnight. Without warning, the power went out, technology was paralyzed, and millions of people turned into flesh-hungry zombies. From the sky, a mysterious voice echoed in everyone's mind: [Welcome to the Age of Doom! Kill or be killed. No rules. No mercy.] In the midst of this chaos, Raka Wiratama, an ordinary college student, found himself with a power that no one else had—the Domination System. Every enemy he killed could be controlled by him. Corpses that should have been silent now stood under his command. With the world turned into hell, Raka was not just trying to survive. He wanted more than that. He wanted power. But out there, other humans were rising too. Ruthless soldiers, bloodthirsty criminal gangs, and factions seeking to rule this new world. In a world without law, only those who were strong enough could stand at the top. And Raka was determined to become the ruler of this Age of Doom.

Once Mankind ruled the world. And living within the fringe of society, hidden but existing among us were the inhabitants of myths, fables, and legends. Then came the Crimson Plague, followed by the mass hysteria changes, and then the War. The War of Race broke out among the nine factions of the Etherborn society, led by the Vampires and the Children of the Light. Six millennia later, after the Long War, the nuclear holocaust, and the darkening of the sky, a new civilization prospered. The Children of the Light are gone, mankind has fallen from the top, and the Vampire race leads the new civilization. And among the Vampires are the seven Noble House that rule the Major nations. Follow the journey of Lilith Kain, Ariella Ashtarmel, Elijah Ashtarmel, and Eduardo Gomez as they strive to survive in a world that preys on the weak. … I will be posting this story on Royal Road.com. Discord: https://discord.com/channels/436731682268381186/436731682268381189

A world thats rushing towards a dark ending. An slave traveler that yearns for his freedom. A fire that will consume anyone who stays behind. Will he be able to break the chains that bound him and reach the peak or will he just die like a sheep waiting to be slaughter. Wach him rise from the bottom and tries to discover why he came here. To save the world or rush it to that dark ending. This is a story of a traveler

Kalian pernah berpikir kehidupan di luar sana selain di bumi? Bagian semesta yang tersembunyi, terdapat banyak tempat yang ditinggali ada ras terkuat disebut "Dewa." Mereka bertugas mengatur dunia dan alam setelahnya. Namun, sebagian dewa juga masih ingin merasakan kehidupan di dunia sana. Sebagian dewa pun sepakat mengunjungi satu tempat di tata surya dan namanya adalah "bumi." *** "Di bumi ada banyak keajaiban yang disiapkan untuk kita jelajahi." Cover by hm_design12

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

Born into a noble family, twin brothers, Leo and Narcissus, were cursed at birth. Leo, cursed with bad luck, is abandoned by his parents and raised by a kind couple in a stable. He grows up to be a humble and kind young man despite his constant mishaps. Narcissus, cursed with good luck, becomes arrogant and spoiled, ultimately driving his own parents away as he demands more than they can give. Years later, Narcissus, left alone and resentful, learns of his abandoned brother. He seeks out Leo, consumed by a bitter jealousy that even with his incredible luck, he is alone, while Leo, cursed with misfortune, is surrounded by love and acceptance. As the twins meet, their contrasting fates will clash, forcing them to confront their past and ultimately choose whether to embrace their curse or break free from its control. Their journey will test their bond, their convictions, and ultimately, their very understanding of what it means to be lucky or unlucky. Will they learn to accept their differences and find redemption, or will their contrasting fates tear them apart?

The ghosts of the past cross the cycle of reincarnation spanning thousands of years, and end up as slaves for others' amusement. The selfless weapons, filled with resentment, descend upon the human world after death. The so-called "fate" that these poor people keep talking about is nothing but a coincidence fabricated beyond their field of vision. The slaves don't wish to step into the gladiatorial arena, and the Shadow Warriors don't desire to obtain life either. If one wants to rebel, then the bottom line that "it" can tolerate will be your ultimate end. "Brother, I'm Alice Katerina. Don't forget my name..." Everyone knows Li Mo, yet Li Mo has forgotten everything.

Born with a boon which turned into a curse. The revenge of War God shall end the world. He is born to defy the heavens, and to rule the earths, The greatest cultivator shall endure the death due to love. The eternities of parting will deepen the grudge when the War God shall awaken again from the depths of the hells.

Jin, a user of ki and trained by his master, Roshio until a war broke out and his master died due to sacrificing himself to save Jin. Jin who was in tears vowed to get revenge of the bastards who had started this and killed his master, and his clan members. Being the only survivor of the Bone Structure Palace, The master had handed Jin a weapon to form a contract with. Offically being the master of an broken palace that no longer exists. What will he do to get his revenge? What is he willing to sacrifice for it. ------------ 1. I would like to firstly say that this is my first time writing, so don't expect everything to be perfect for a while. 2. This story is a slow/fast-paced reading. It'll have a mix of both. Some chapters will feel slower because it is, and others will feel faster because it is. 3. It does have romance in it and I wasn't sure to add cultivation because it's more like meditation and like ki gathering and things. However, after going through my thoughts, it was basically the same thing, so I just did it. 4. It's a little all over the place for I'd say the first 6–8 chapters maybe more? But It'll will slowly come together, hopefully… 5. If you do enjoy this, make sure to give it a review and ask other people to read! 6. If there are any questions at all, ask in the comments, and I'll be answering questions every 10 chapters. 7. So update to the list above ^ Romance has been removed due to it taking the first slot and having it show up primarily (I think primarily) as romance and not showing the others before you click on the actual book. It'll still have romance, so don't worry. Nothing will change 8. I would also like to clarify that this is an original work by me, and the clothes i decided to use for the characters, "hanfu" mainly, I do not mean any disrespect to anyone by using it as a novel that is made within america if anyone thought anything like that. I'm simply doing it because i like the design and i think they look extremely cool and also beautiful to me. So again i don't mean any disrespect if im wording any of it wrong. I just really like them.

Born of parents that made legends and blessed by the god of life and other gods watch as Robert grows in power and in character.From a child to become his very own legend before meeting his birth parents.

When Qin Ke woke up after her death, she realized that she was lying in a bridge hole, surrounded by darkness and a few dead people, and there was a game panel right in front of her. 　　The panel was very familiar to her, and it was the very game she had been playing before her sudden death. 　　It's a crime solving and mystery solving game where the player is drawn into the intrigue of multiple cases, each with their own unique escape challenges and surprises. 　　Surprises? Surprise! 　　It's exciting when you put it in a game, but it's deadly when you put it in reality! 　　There are thrilling unsolved cases waiting for you to scout, find out who is the culprit, be careful of the people around you, even passers-by may be hiding a big secret!

Shadows of Blood Valley" weaves a tale of intrigue and mystique. Haizen and Nova, two brothers bound by blood and burdened by their past, find themselves thrust into a world of darkness and deceit. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of Blood Valley, they uncover a web of secrets that threatens to unravel the fabric of reality itself. From hidden enclaves of sorcery to forgotten ruins steeped in legend, every step they take leads them deeper into the heart of darkness. SOBV I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad too https://patreon.com/Vixorlord?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Rin, a demon, finds himself trapped in the Human Plane. He had fled the Demon Plane after being gravely injured by a god of the Heavenly Realm and flees to the Human Plane to recover. In the Human Plane there is relative peace. Demons and spirits still lurk, but are generally undetected by regular humans. As Rin recovers, he tries to maintain a normal human life in this strange world and even makes a few friends. However, his past eventually catches up with him as struggles with his identity, feelings and unresolved conflict with the Heaven Realm. King Constantine is a Heavenly god that rules over the Heaven Realm and begins to take note of this rouge demon who has appeared in the Human Plane. Together the Heavenly Realm, Human Plane and Demon Plane are in a vicious cycle. A story of gods, demons, and humans collide in this dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal and fate.

Gears of Eternity: The Anvil of Souls A Steam-Punk Odyssey Where Broken Gears Birth New Gods IN THE YEAR OF COGWORK 237, When the Eternal Forge explodes, unleashing ERROR#47 corruption chains across three realms, blacksmith Aiden Anvil discovers his split iris holds more than 24 personalities—it's a cosmic forge where each fractured soul can reshape reality. THE CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE BEGINS WHEN: Steam City's Blueflame Court orders mass memory purges through dwarf-crafted "Soul Crystals" The Dwarven Kingdom's star-map traps reveal mathematical plagues devouring constellations God's Klein Bottle Defense starts birthing stillborn galaxies in Vivian's stardust-woven womb TO SURVIVE THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL APOCALYPSE, AIDEN MUST: Master weapons that bleed memories: Spring's Sakura Bow (each petal steals a lover's whisper) Winter's Ice Caliper (measures time in dying star tremors) Navigate warped battlefields where: Every gear turn in Steam Court overwrites someone's identity Memory Mines convert thoughts into combustible currency Celestial Forges demand sacrificial equations written in bone Choose between: Purifying Vivian's cosmic pregnancy (triggering Geneva Convention's Anti-Messiah Clause) Letting his 13th personality forge the "Perfect Machine Heart" (erasing human flaws... and humanity) WITNESS THE GRAND MECHANISM CRUMBLE WHEN: Ash Elin's ERROR#47 chains rewrite reality's source code (Ch.35 Airship Inferno) Rusty Maggie auctions the last antidote for mathematical plagues (Ch.180 Black Market Requiem) The final showdown at Corrupted Zodiac Forge demands payment in paradoxes (Ch.200 Eternity's Blueprint) THIS IS NOT A STEAM-AGE REBELLION. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD'S TOOLBOX FALLS INTO BROKEN HANDS. "A masterwork where Blake's 7th forge meets Gibson's neural lace." — SteamPunk Quarterly

An ordinary mountain village boy accidentally entered the local Jianghu sect and became a famous disciple. With such an identity, how can he gain a foothold in the sect and enter the ranks of immortals with mediocre qualifications, so as to be proud of the three worlds!

This is a story taking place in a universe were all kinds of supernatural beings, and beasts live, also striving for the ultimate evolution to stand above all. We will follow a young god through his rise to the peak of universe. But first we’ll talk about his home galaxy. A large galaxy that resided at the edge of the universe. It was a spectacular view from space. The beautiful vibrant colors of The Godly Garden Galaxy. The colors moved in a spiral like clouds. That varied from shades of blue,green,yellow, and orange. As we move in closer to his home dual blue dwarf star system. The two suns were like two lovers in a field of flowers spinning in a perfect circle. While holding hands. The suns stayed on opposite sides, perpetually chasing each other. While almost 30 planets resided around the chasing stars. Only 5 planet’s resided in the habitable zone around the suns. The biggest planets resided on the ends of the line of planets. Looking at the largest most lush looking planet. You could see multiple large continents. The planet must of been double the size of Jupiter. Overwhelmingly massive, causing an abundance of life to flourish. From dog sized squirrels to enormous dragons. All supernatural are a natural occurrence here. The entire planet was humid, and hot. Causing all places to have tropical environments.

What if there were powerful beings controlling everything around you? What if you were trained by them to fight threats capable of shaking the very foundation of the metaverse? And what if, as an ordinary human, you were given the power to protect yourself and decide the fate of humanity—whether to save it or destroy it? Welcome to Solva.

A world ruled by sin. A truth carved in stone. The seven sins do not whisper—they command. They shape rulers and ruin the weak. They dictate power, influence, and survival. In a world where sin is strength and virtue is folly, love has no place. It is a relic of a forgotten past, a mere echo lost in the chaos. But echoes have a way of returning. And when they do, even sin must listen.

Tatiana Miller is the life of the campus, a communications major who thrives in the energy of social interactions. With her infectious laughter and magnetic personality, she’s known and loved by everyone. But despite her popularity, Tatiana longs for a connection that goes beyond the superficial—a love that is deep, genuine, and lasting. One day, while walking through campus, Tatiana spots Samuel Wayne for the first time. He’s sitting alone on a bench, completely engrossed in a book, with an air of calm that starkly contrasts the usual hustle and bustle around him. There's something about his quiet presence that instantly captivates her. Without knowing why, Tatiana feels a pull towards him, a connection she can't ignore. Curious and intrigued, Tatiana begins asking around about the mysterious student who seems so different from anyone she’s met before. She learns that Samuel is an engineering major, known for his brilliance and dedication to his studies, but also for his introverted nature and tendency to keep to himself. Despite knowing how different they are, Tatiana can’t get Samuel out of her mind. She’s fascinated by his quiet confidence and decides she has to know him better. Tatiana makes the first move, approaching him with a friendly smile and striking up a conversation about his book. Samuel is surprised by her approach—he’s not used to people going out of their way to talk to him—but there’s something about Tatiana’s genuine interest that disarms him. Tatiana doesn’t stop at just one conversation. She makes it her mission to break through Samuel’s reserved exterior, inviting him to join her for coffee, offering to study together, and finding ways to spend more time with him. Slowly, Tatiana’s warmth and persistence start to draw Samuel out of his shell. He begins to look forward to their meetings, appreciating the way she brings light and energy into his otherwise structured life. As they grow closer, Tatiana realizes that what started as a spontaneous attraction has turned into something much deeper. Samuel, too, finds himself opening up in ways he never expected, drawn to Tatiana’s vibrant spirit and the way she makes him feel understood. Their relationship evolves as they navigate their differences, learning from each other and growing together. Tatiana teaches Samuel to embrace the joy in spontaneity and human connection, while Samuel helps Tatiana appreciate the value of focus and introspection. In the end, Tatiana and Samuel discover that love doesn’t have to be logical or predictable. Sometimes, it’s the unexpected connections that are the most profound, proving that even the most opposite of souls can find harmony when they come together.

Before the veil was ever known, the world of Eldoria was torn apart by war. The once-united elves fractured into warring kingdoms, their pride and ambition driving them into endless conflict. The dwarves, masters of stone and steel, waged brutal wars beneath the mountains, their clans divided over ancient grudges. The giants, lords of the skies and peaks, clashed in a battle for dominion, while the orcs and trolls fought for survival in the unforgiving swamps and wastelands. For centuries, blood stained the lands as each race sought power, vengeance, and survival. But as the fires of war raged, something far more sinister stirred in the shadows. In the depths of forgotten tombs and cursed lands, the dead began to rise. Their hollow eyes glowed with an eerie light, their voices whispered of a long-lost king—and soon, all of Eldoria would tremble before the return of an ancient darkness.

Her life was simple but full of love. Growing up under the care and affection of her parents, she found joy in their humble home alongside her little brother. Despite the poverty they lived in, she had everything she needed: a family, love, and peace. But peace is a fragile thing, easily shattered. One fateful day, a young man entered her life like a storm, uninvited and unwelcome. What began as a passing interest in her soon morphed into a dangerous obsession. At first, she tried to dismiss his attention, hoping he would move on. But his fixation grew darker and more consuming, stealing away the innocence of her once-happy world. “Why can’t you just leave me alone?” she had cried, her voice trembling with both anger and fear. “Because you’re mine,” he had replied, his voice calm but chilling. “You just don’t realize it yet.” His obsession became a force of destruction. He tore through her life like a wildfire, leaving nothing untouched. The final blow came when her little brother, her greatest source of joy, was taken from her—killed by the same man who claimed to love her. Devastated and broken, she stood on the edge of the abyss, ready to let go of everything. The weight of her loss, her ruined innocence, and her shattered world was too much to bear. “There’s nothing left,” she whispered to the void, her tears falling freely. “Nothing worth staying for.” Just as she prepared to step into the darkness, a warm hand grabbed hers, pulling her back from the brink. Startled, she turned to see a man with kind eyes and a soft smile. “You called?” he asked, his voice gentle and calm, as if he’d been waiting for her all along. Before she could answer, exhaustion overtook her, and she fainted in his arms. With the shadows of the man who had destroyed her life still looming, will she ever manage to escape? And who is this mysterious stranger? Is this the end for her, or the start of something new?