Dont Build My Hopes Up

When Roman wakes up in a devastated, medieval city surrounded by the bodies of soldiers and strange creatures, he knows something is terribly wrong. Thrust into a mysterious, game-like world where people wield magic, level up, and grow stronger with each battle, Roman quickly realizes he’s different. While others have access to the system that grants power and abilities, Roman is locked out. No levels. No stats. With no choice but to survive, Roman must forge his own way. The world is brutal, filled with monsters, dangerous warriors, and unknown threats lurking in every shadow. Armed only with a sword and his titles that will make gathering strength a cakewalk for him, Roman begins his quest to grow stronger as fast as possible. But cultivation is anything but simple. The energy within him is volatile, threatening to destroy him as much as it promises power. As Roman faces deadly creatures, powerful enemies, and the ever-present mystery of how and why he was brought to this world, he must adapt quickly or be consumed by it. He'll have to learn to harness his inner strength, fight against overwhelming odds, and forge his own path to power—one that doesn’t rely on the game-like rules of the world around him. Please leave your thoughts as this is first time I’ve ever shared my writing with others! HOPE YOU ENJOY! contract has been rejected on this site so I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Horrible cracks appeared in the sky and bloodthirsty monsters emerged as the world Alexander Wood once knew was lost forever. Determined to do whatever it takes to survive, Alexander embarks on the path of evolution. Amidst magic and devastating wars, Alexander carves a bloody path toward supremacy.

A Young woman dies on her trip to Japan in the most anticlimactic way possible, buried by a pile of manga, light novels, and even lewd doujin after an earthquake. In her last moments, all the wishes she has suddenly become reality and materialize in all sorts of Special Abilities before she finds herself reincarnated into a corpse! Wait... Why is the corpse not moving? No matter how much she tries, it doesn't move, she's not even a zombie or something! Wait... Why is she stuck with the unmoving corpse? The corpse is actually not part of her anymore! Wait... Why is she not a physical being? Her hands are translucent, and so is her entire "new" body! "Huh... Am I a ghost?!" Accompany Maria as she survives as a ghost in a brand new and unwelcoming world, raises her own skeleton as her friend, and seeks the truth behind her second life’s death and how exactly she turned into a ghost. Not only will she have Phantasmal Powers and Dark Magic, but even the ability to raise her own Undead Army! Will anything be able to stand before her path for revenge? Over 100000 words (100 Chapters) available for free! Daily Chapters

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

Earth has changed and with it so has humanity. Follow Miwen as he makes use of his Gift, Gacha Kingdom Building.

Scarlett Jerkins' dream was simple: wealth and the freedom to indulge. But when she let love in, she regretted it as her life was brutally cut short by her husband's family, ending a six-month coma but fate had other plans. Ding! {You've awakened the Echo System.} Scarlett's eyes flickered open to an unfamiliar world, guided by an enigmatic system that revealed her new reality: an apocalypse world where monsters born from history deceased roamed free. She discovered that she was among the chosen members chosen by the system destined to save humanity. But this newfound purpose felt like a curse. Having escaped death only to face it again was a cruel twist of fate. And to make matters worse, her life was now tied to Garvin Johnson, her former rude, spoilt brat boss, whom she must protect at all costs. As she navigates this treacherous realm, she must confronts twisted creatures born from history's deceased. With the three elements at her command, she must gather resources, slay monsters, and safeguard Garvin. Scarlett's drive for survival becomes a quest for redemption, fueled by her past traumas and newfound purpose. As stakes escalate, Scarlett and Garvin face impossible choices, forging alliances with other chosen members who were handsome men and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to ensure humanity's survival. Note: The novel also contains reverse harem.

Leon’s life was a series of struggles: orphaned as a child, thrust into the army at sixteen, and left broken by gambling after he returned to civilian life. But when all hope seemed lost, a strange phenomenon changed everything: [World-Traveling System Activated!] AKA [SSS-Rank Kingdom-Building System!] Now transported to a medieval world where strength and cunning rule, Leon wields the power of the system to bridge knowledge from his world to this new one. Armed with his military experience and a sharp mind, he uses the system to rise through the ranks of society, invent new tools of power, and outmaneuver his enemies. --- Tags: Harem / R18 / World Building / Kingdom Building / System / Modern Knowledge / Empire Building / Strategy / Manipulation / Political Intrigue / Power Struggle / Ambition / Adventure WARNING: This book contains subject matter that may be distressing or upsetting to some readers, including but not limited to: strong language, body shaming, abuse, violence, and other sensitive topics. Reader discretion is advised.

Life is always full of pain and Dion's was one of the worst. Pain that turned into rage. Such a life with this amount of misery was not normal, but when after his death he reincarnated into a story that he had never read, everything became even more unusual. The fact is that if you reincarnate into a story, you can never accept it. A story is a story and only real life is real life. The story can not be accepted as real life. So this rejection of abnormal, abnormal intrigues, abnormal life, abnormal story, abnormal feelings. Is someone behind everything?

There was a man in the modern world that built his business empire from scratch. He was hailed as a genius by his peers and was respected worldwide due to his contributions to the world. If it is not only for that unfortunate accident that led to his death. He was a man who could potentially change the world with his mind that still stores a plethora of ideas. But—fate had others plan with him. He found himself in another world, what’s more, it’s primitive and technologically backwards compared to his last world. And what’s more, he turned into his younger self, and in this world, he was an orphaned boy. For him to survive, he must use everything that he had at his disposal, and that was all in his head.

What if a power to level up or upgrade everything—your way of living, battle skills, military prowess, etc.—but this power is limited to your Eldritch tribe. Would you expand your tribe to rise above all adversaries, would you use it to gain more personal power or use it to toy with everyone? Lyerin wanted nothing more than peace on himself, but all he had was regret. He possessed a secret ability that allowed him to quickly excel at anything he chose, but he could only use it once. While others had to spend a long time to reach higher levels or master new skills, he only needed to complete a simple, specific task to level up. However, he had already used this ability to count a specific number of sand grains to save his own life. After that, his existence became a living hell. One day, he was unexpectedly sent back in time, where he would witness numbers appearing in the sky, signaling the end of the world again—an apocalypse he despised the most! But Lyerin realized he could use his ability once more, this time on a certain group of people. A TRIBE! ``` [ Ding! ] [ You have chosen to level up knife slash! As a Wildling of your tribe, you can level up your knife slash. ] [ Condition: Slash the knife 500 times. ] [ You have chosen a random tree to level up! The tree is part of your tribe; you can level it up. ] [ Condition: Water the tree 300 times. ] [ You cannot level up anymore due to your limited rank within the tribe. Raise your rank in the clan first. ] [ Condition: Give honor to the tribe. ] [ You have reached the peak level of your tribe. If you want to level up further, improve and level up your clan! ] [ Condition: Level up the Ancestral Healing Ritual, level up the Newborn Den, and level up the tribe's farm. ] ``` With this overpowered ability, can he still hold onto his selfish wish for peace within himself? Warnings: 1. Cold, Calculated and Cunning MC. 2. After 100+ chapters will be bloody.

human nature is something that can't be avoided, their thirst for power often driving them into madness even diving into the unknown, putting leashes on beasts that were never meant to be tamed in the sake of power. Samurai traveled far and wide in search of a demon blade, in hopes to rise the ranks and become the true emperor of Japan

A father, a warrior, and a man who built a kingdom from the ashes of an old world.

Kai is refused help from the president and thrown back into ground zero, where he meets a man whom he shows kindness to. As an act of repayment Kai is taken to the under tunnel of the city where he discovers a secret office belonging to his father. The stranger seemed to know what he was looking for after some time he handed over a box to Kai. A melodic robo voice came from the box -|DNA ACTIVATION VERIFIED|- -|ASTRAL NODE IS ONLINE|- -|SYSTEM HAS BEGUN ACTIVATING|- -|AWAITING MANUAL OVERRIDE TO TURN ON SYSTEM|- Kai is gifted a rare astral node and resolves to join the academy to save his dying sister from the F-X7 disease and also escape the life of poverty they were stuck in. -|PASSWORD CORRECT|- -|MANUAL OVERRIDE SUCCESSFUL|- -|SYSTEM IS UPDATING, PLEASE BE PATIENT|- -|SYSTEM UPDATE IS COMPLETE|- -|SYSTEM IS ONLINE|- Joining the academy does no guarantee his success since he has no powers. But he must survive since that has been his goal after being sold to slavery. -|USER: KAI HALSTEN|- -|RACE: HUMAN|- -|GENDER: MALE|- -|LEVEL: ONE|- -|EXP: 0/100|- -|HP: 10/10|- -|BEGINNING BONDING|-

This is a story about a modern man inspired by great conquerors, like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, to conquer another world. And, for that, he will utilize modern knowledge to develop his kingdom and innovative war strategies to conquer everything. Since he was a child, Henry loved reading about Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, the greatest conquerors of all time. He idolized these important characters that molded humankind history with their own hands. Henry was always amazed by their great war tatics and strategies, that allowed them to conquer the world. He wanted to become someone like that. Unfortunately, he was born in the modern times and in a place that war was not a common occurence. Alone, he began to play hundreds of strategy games and eventually became a professional player, famous for his crazy and intelligent way of thinking. However, one day, due to unknown circumstances, Henry died and found himself on the long road to reincarnation, from where he jumped into the Dimensions River and reincarnated as the King of the Stahl Kingdom, a poor and cold nation surrounded by barbarians and wild life. He was finally in a place where he could conquer and dominate. A place where his brilliant tatics and strategies could dictate the way of the whole world. He wanted to follow the steps of his heroes and become the conqueror of the world. ______x_______ Note: I will be uploading a minimum of two to three chapters a week. Also, english is not my first language, so if you see any mistakes, please drop a comment on the paragraph. _______x_________ If you are liking this novel, leave your vote and review!

Henry is a university graduate who happens to be working as a hotel receptionist, though with big dreams of being more than that. All these change for good one day when he finds a way of cracking a very sophisticated technological system, which ultimately empowers him to formulate and develop leading-edge inventions from his bedroom. With a determined mind not only to conquer the market but also to move out of his gray life, Henry starts into his journey of fame by introducing a number of radical technologies that capture the interest of the whole world and hold it.

Alexander Sebastian had transmigrated to a world where everyone could awaken a Planet. The larger the Planet, the higher the Origin Energy, and the stronger the Civilization. Some people made theirs with Qi to create a Martial Arts Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Martial Arts practitioner. Some people made theirs with Magic to create a Magical Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Mage. Some people made their with Spiritual Energy to create an Immortal Civilization, everyone on the Planet was an Immortal Cultivator. Everyone was trying their best to construct all sorts of extraordinary planets. Sebastian, on the other hand, used his memories from his previous life to create a technological civilization! “Your Star Destroyer directly pierced through the opponent’s planet, and the opponent bowed their head.” “Your two-way foil turned the opponent’s planet into a piece of paper, and you frightened them.” This story uses technology to break through all sorts of Supernatural Civilizations. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 And sorry, my English is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

"Warning: This stream might just hijack your mood, so watch at your own risk. It’s me, your friendly neighborhood mad dog, taking on games so hard they should come with therapy vouchers. Don’t even bother overthinking it—let’s be real, your brain’s gonna short-circuit halfway through anyway. Sit back, laugh, cry, and embrace the chaos!"

Ethan, a struggling young man burdened by failure, finds his life forever changed when he saves Lila, a mysterious woman attempting suicide. In a shocking twist, she proposes marriage and drags him to the courthouse. As their vows are exchanged, Ethan awakens the "Spoil Your Wife System," a magical guide promising unimaginable rewards for making Lila happy. Bound by a whirlwind marriage, the unlikely pair navigates emotional scars, personal growth, and societal challenges. With the system’s help, Ethan transforms from a downtrodden man into a thriving entrepreneur and devoted husband. Together, they uncover secrets from Lila’s past, face powerful enemies, and build a love that defies all odds. In this blend of romance, fantasy, and self-discovery, Ethan learns that true happiness comes not just from spoiling his wife but from creating a life worth living—together.

"the world gotta end" we all have those thoughts once in a while but what if the unexpected happens and the life you used to know disappear you gotta adjust to a whole new mess a world we have no information a world we think we're prepared for and have been dreaming is not exactly going as planned sink o' swim but nvm moving when youre anchor’d to some stuff that's going to drag you down to the depths of the life you think you know

this is a science fiction novel that combines end-of-the-world survival with superpower evolution. The protagonist, Sterling, is a "chosen one" with pure bloodline who unexpectedly binds to an evolution system during a sudden zombie virus outbreak, gaining the ability to enhance his attributes. As the story unfolds, Sterling discovers that he can acquire various attribute and skill cards through the system, allowing him to survive in the post-apocalyptic world. The novel is set in a world filled with zombies and mutated creatures, where Sterling and his companions must face numerous challenges, including conflicts with other survivors, scarcity of resources, and the ever-evolving zombie threat. Using his intelligence and newly acquired abilities, Sterling leads a group of Female survivors to a safe zone while uncovering the truth behind the zombie virus outbreak. Throughout the story, Sterling not only fights against zombies but also builds trust with other survivors, even helping them evolve to gain superpowers. As the narrative progresses, Sterling and his team will face greater challenges, including conflicts with hostile nations and revealing a larger conspiracy hidden behind the apocalypse.

Steven woke up in a forest with nothing but the clothes on his back. Unsure of anything beyond his name he soon finds that this world he finds himself in is very hostile and he has to use everything within his disposal to survive. A Minecraft-inspired story Art isn't mine, if asked to remove it I shall.

Michael Reyes is your typical college student, caught in the relentless cycle of balancing studies and part-time work. As a second-year mechanical engineering student, his days are packed from dawn till dusk. Mornings are dedicated to lectures and coursework, while afternoons are spent at a part-time job that helps him make ends meet. Evenings are his only respite, though often spent more on studying than sleeping, if he gets the chance to rest at all. His life is a constant juggle, trying to keep up with demanding academic requirements while also contributing financially to his household. He's a hardworking, average student – not the top of his class, but not at the bottom either. But Michael's life takes an unexpected turn when he gains access to a mysterious Technological System. This system offers him a glimpse into future technologies, granting him knowledge and tools far beyond his time. When he realized its potential, his first words are. "I'm going to be rich!" Follow as Michael build his own business empire rivaling Apple, Microsoft, even Google. Disclaimer: 'Building a Business Empire with my Technological System' 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 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.

The Dancing Corpse Known to be the weakest party in the entire kingdom. They were constantly mocked by others for how pathetic they were. The main character, Rashin, who was supposed to be the plot armor of the story, could barely protect his own harem. That was until Gideon arrived—reincarnating into the story as Rashin himself. But the two were completely different. Why? This new Rashin was blessed with a unique system. He could level up everyone in his party, taking them from a measly F rank to S rank. [You have registered xxxx as your party member.] [Current relationship score is 60%; you can only increase from F to C rank.] [Improve relationships with key characters to unlock higher ranks.] [You have gained a new skill from leveling up your party members.] [You have now unlocked the skill-back system.] [For every party member you level up, you gain their skills and talents.] Rashin was now on a journey to build the strongest harem to ever walk the earth.

A cosmic event involving an artifact like cube crafted by an ancient Martian civilization has created a supernatural barrier called the Sky Wall, which divides future Japan into three literal, and figurative regions, Touto, Hokuto, and Seito. Along with creating a complex split between the three, the event has brought with it legions of creatures dubbed Smash down onto the country, who chase and attack citizens on sight. Sento Kiryu, having lost his memory, is found and sheltered by a enigmatic cafe owner named Soichi Isurugi who gives him a belt called the Build Driver that gives him the ability to turn into Kamen Rider Build, which he uses to fight the Smash in his own way. Sento learns that his forgotten past is connected to the events of the Sky Wall Disaster. In his search for the truth about his past and a solution to the current crisis, Sento makes several friends who also gain the ability to transform and battle with him, acquires several adversaries who fight back at his attempts to save everyone, and is pushed to figure out who is on what side, and what the sides even are or mean! Fan adapted Novel following the Show "Kamen Rider Build" as closely as possible.

A queen in the middle of a war borne from a decision taken by forefathers to prevent this very problem when enemies are friends and friends are enemies how will she defeat her uncle and restore balance to her world and most importantly who can she trust

Shinzo Tanaka, aged 16, enters a “social assistance” building, where the sole purpose is to socialize. Except that, one fine day, an unknown man will appear in front of all the residents of the BSA, and force them to play a game, without explanation or precise aim. All the people in the building will have to play this game, without even knowing its origin, and conflicts and alliances will ensue.