Devour Hope

The devourer, leaving behind his past, aims to escape his own destiny and break free from the world. He meets many companions and trials on his journey as he seeks to regain his godhood

When Nana’s village is attacked, she loses everything—her home, her parents, her life as she knew it. Taken hostage by the ruthless Devorer, she expects death. But instead of killing her, he keeps her. Trapped in his world, Nana must navigate the fine line between fear and survival, uncovering the truth about the monster who spared her. Will she find a way to run, or will she stay?

PROLOGUE  Debby had met and lost the love of her life. She had vowed never to put herself out there anymore until she met him. Adebola was not interested in any woman, he was only interested in one thing! MONEY! A chance meeting with these two, turns the stony heart of Adebola into a melting cream and all Debby wanted to scream was DEVOUR ME!

Title: The Devourer's Dominion Synopsis: In a world where abilities define the powerful, Aetheron is born into a hidden bloodline—one that holds the ability to devour and absorb the powers of others, making him an unparalleled threat to those who dare to cross him. Raised in secrecy and isolation, Aetheron grows up unaware of the full extent of his potential. His true nature is shrouded in mystery, and the secrets of his lineage have been buried for generations, leaving him to struggle against the darkness inside. Despite his extraordinary abilities, Aetheron has been forced to conceal his power for fear of drawing the attention of dangerous factions who would exploit him. But when rumors of a grand tournament surface, promising unimaginable power to its victor, Aetheron is faced with a choice—remain hidden in the shadows, or step into the light and confront the truth about his heritage. As the tournament progresses, Aetheron is forced to reveal his forbidden abilities when a life-or-death battle pushes him to the edge. With the world now aware of his Devourer ability, he quickly becomes a target for the most powerful individuals, each eager to control, kill, or use him for their own gain. As he absorbs abilities from his fallen opponents, Aetheron discovers that he can combine and grow them, crafting new and even more powerful abilities. But Aetheron is not alone in his struggle. He is surrounded by allies with forbidden abilities of their own, and together they form a fragile, yet powerful alliance. But betrayal lurks at every turn, and every new power Aetheron gains comes at a price. As factions close in and alliances shift, Aetheron must decide how far he is willing to go in order to master his powers, uncover the truth of his bloodline, and take control of his destiny. The Devourer's Dominion is a tale of power, betrayal, and destiny, where abilities intertwine and reality itself can be reshaped by those who dare to push beyond their limits. In a world where everyone has something to hide, Aetheron will find that the greatest power of all is the one that can devour it all—and dominate the very forces that seek to control him.

A child who has experienced the death of a parents and bullying from classmates, living a difficult life alone in the world, and always holding kindness and hope, ultimately achieving academic success, love, and new family

When an ordinary construction worker meets an unfortunate end in a freak accident, he expects to wake up in the afterlife—or not at all. Instead, he finds himself reborn in a dark underground world… as a tiny, nearly blind Steelvore Beetle, a species long thought to be extinct. With a frail body, minuscule mandibles, and barely functional eyes, survival seems impossible—until he discovers his unique ability: he can consume and assimilate metal to evolve. From rusty scraps to enchanted mithril, every bite makes him stronger, hardening his exoskeleton, sharpening his mandibles, and even granting resistance to magic. But the deeper he burrows into this unknown world, the more dangerous it becomes. Predators lurk in the shadows, dungeons hide ancient secrets, and powerful factions would do anything to control a creature with his terrifying potential. Will he rise from the depths as a monstrous force, or will he be crushed before reaching his full power? One thing is certain—he won’t stop eating until he becomes the strongest being in this world!

Foreign wish, scrambled dream. I know her wish, but does she know mine? A twilight that begins in school, bringing with it cryptic secrets. Do I really want to know... The true nature of this place? A simple story of a hero and a demon king.

Lin Tian is the weakest disciple in the Burning Heaven Sect. All his life, he had been practicing without success—no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't absorb qi like other disciples. Humiliated, belittled, and almost expelled from the sect, he was considered a cultivation trash who had no future. However, everything changed when he was sent to the Ancient Corpse Forbidden Zone as punishment. There, he discovered the carcass of a five million year old ancient monster that still retained residual qi energy. The moment he touches it, his body reacts—he not only absorbs the monster's qi, but also gains a mysterious power that changes his destiny forever. Now, Lin Tian has the Qi Devourer ability—he can absorb energy from all sources, including the qi of opponents, monsters, artifacts, and even the surrounding environment. With this power, he returned to the sect and shocked everyone. The students who used to laugh at him were now starting to get scared. The elders started to pay attention to him. However, the stronger he became, the more eyes lurked from the shadows.

One year after the Heroes of the Realm defeated the Last Demon, the world should have known peace. But peace is a fragile thing. Erik Voller never wanted to be a hero. Power was all he sought, strength beyond any mortal—enough to carve his own path, free from kings and Gods alike. Yet when a hunt for forbidden strength leads him to the heart of something far greater, he finds himself standing at the edge of another war.

Jiang Tian has a great aptitude, but because of bloodline problems, he turned into a laughing stock and was suppressed! At the most frustrating moment in life, fate suddenly reversed! Relying on the mysterious magic weapon left by his mother, Jiang Tian merged with the blood of the savage dragon to rise strongly and crush all geniuses! However, as he continued to grow, he found that the people and things around him were not that simple, and even the world was full of huge conspiracies and weird secrets!

A ruthless corporate overlord, Leonard "Leo" Ashford, known for his cutthroat business tactics and insatiable greed, dies from a heart attack atop his golden throne. Instead of eternal rest, he reincarnates into a fantasy world as Duke Alistair du Montfort, an obese, disgraced noble mocked for his laziness and indulgence. However, he possesses Devourer Magic, allowing him to absorb mana, skills, and knowledge. Determined to dominate this new world like he did in business, Alistair embarks on a journey of conquest, political maneuvering, and self-reinvention.

Living in world ruled by a tyrant king and hidden powers that were only heard of in legends, Malik Thana was born into weakness—a nameless boy with nothing to his name but suffering. Until the system awakened. Gifted with the power to consume souls and grow stronger, Malik carved his way through armies, devoured entire cities, and became a force of destruction unlike any other. But his journey was never just about conquest. It was a test. A glimpse of what he could become. The world was never meant to be his end—it was only the beginning. A stage set to prepare him for something far greater. When the final battle is fought and the last soul is claimed, Malik will face his true choice: What kind of existence will he forge for himself? A relentless conqueror? A seeker of knowledge? A hunter of gods? This is not a tale of fate. It is a story of power, ambition, and the freedom to choose one’s destiny. And Malik Thana will not be bound by anyone’s will but his own. *Authors Note:* Hello all! This isn’t the first time I’ve started a novel, but I plan to see it through to the end. I’m aware that my writing isn’t perfect, far from it in fact, but I’d love any helpful criticisms you can give to help me improve upon my work. Join us on this journey and I hope you all enjoy what’s in store! Thank you for reading, DReynolds :) *DISCLAIMER* All characters and locations in this novel are fiction. References may be made to real things or other stories, but none are direct representations.

Fine then, I guess I’ll be a villain in another world. Justin was nothing more than a struggling office worker—until his jealous rival shoved him in front of a speeding train. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated into a world of magic and awakened beings, Justin finds himself in the body of a bastard son of the prestigious Sword Clan. Yet, some things never change—he is still an outcast, still powerless. That is, until he discovers his Unique Skill: Great Sage—his Dragon Devouring System. {Anything you can imagine, Master, I can create.} While other young masters were busy playing with swords, Justin carves his own path—one of monsters, battle, and unrelenting hunger for power. He devours creatures, steals their abilities, and rises from the gutters of insignificance to become an existence the world cannot ignore. Enemies lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike. Assassins whisper his name with dread. And when one dares to test him, he makes his philosophy clear: "If you’re sent to assassinate me, you’re well prepared to be assassinated yourself right?. Because if you kill… you shall be killed." Justin’s journey is one of ruthless survival, overwhelming power, and a destiny that will shake the very foundations of this world. Ready to witness the rise of an unstoppable force? Then step into “My Dragon Devouring System.“

Lillian just wanted a normal life, she was starting college and she had finally left her old life behind her. She was excited to make friends, try to heal, and living her life to the fullest. That is she was before she accepted the invite to that party. If she hadn’t gone maybe she wouldn’t have been taken and sold of to that sick bastard, maybe she wouldn’t have been killed. But that’s all in the past now. After all if she hadn’t died she wouldn’t have been reborn here, she wouldn't have met him. And she wouldn’t have gained this power that now flows through her. Now it’s time to raise hell and make the sick and twisted people of this new world pay even if it means setting the whole world ablaze... WARNING: CONTAINS INSTANCES OF RAPE, INCEST, ABUSE, TORTURE, MURDER AND OTHER ADULT THEMES. BECOMES VERY GRAFFIC AS IT PROGRESSES SO READ WITH CAUTION

Cassian Voss lives an ordinary life—work, family, responsibilities—until the dreams begin. Every night, he finds himself in the bodies of strangers, reliving their final moments before the world ends in fire and shadow. Meteors fall, people collapse into an unnatural sleep, and something lurks in the darkness, feeding on the helpless. At first, Cass chalks it up to stress or overwork, but the dreams refuse to fade. Worse, reality itself starts to crack—glitches in the world, missing people no one remembers, conversations looping as if the world is trying to correct itself. His best friend, Rich, has noticed it too. And then there’s her—the mysterious girl who always appears at the end of his dreams, whispering the same urgent words: "You have to wake up." But wake up from what? As Cass digs deeper, the world pushes back. The more he questions, the more dangerous things become. If the dreams are more than nightmares, if the world around him isn’t what it seems…then what happens when he finally pieces it all together? Something is hunting him. Something doesn’t want him to know the truth. And once he does—there may be no way back.

After several months worked in the most craziest circumstances, fully pressure and consentration to pull The International Emporium Corp out of the crisis finally all become dust in one blink. The Feng Empire Corp had aqcuisitioned their company mercyless and brutal. Maximillian Feng, President of The FEC did not give them the slightest space to be negociated. Emporium was taken over in a lightening and lethal attack. Her father, Mr Kent Lim as the President of Emporium was defeated viciously. Known widely as a respected, cold-handed and skillful man in corporate and investment world, finally became a loser in one night. One week after aqcuisition he got heart attact and passed away cause of deeply depression and sadness His daughter, Aiden Lim ... stood alone in the world to challenge the demon king, Presiden of The FEC, Maximillian Feng. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. ........ The time arrived finally... !!! She faintly listening his step moved forward to the executive meeting room and the door opened slowly by her secretary. A handsome-evil looked like- man was entering the room with his dominant, aloof and arogant style. Stood in front her face to face like an ancient god, very powerful and aristrocratic at the same time who wanted to punish the sinner. She held her breath for awhile and gazed deeply into his. His piercing eyes met with her cold gaze sharply... and she realized that the battle would be continued through his domineering way. Cruel and heartless...!!!

In 2085, humanity is on the brink of collapse. Global warming, diseases, and rapid technology have pushed the planet to its limit. A massive solar storm, called Surf Wave, strikes Earth, plunging cities into darkness and cutting off communication for three days. As people try to recover, a new disaster unfolds. A strange mutation spreads, turning humans and animals into terrifying zombie-like creatures known as "the Infected." Now, survivors must come together to fight for their lives. They face not only the Infected but also a lack of resources, broken governments and even humans who have turned ruthless in the fight for survival. Can they rebuild the world or is this the end of the human race?

Born as an above average mediocre in the era of prodigies and geniuses, Kex Tejowrath was engaged to the Earl's genius daughter due to some reasons and after their engagement, he faced a lot of discrimination. Even after facing all kind of problems and struggling with them, he thought he could be a worthy person for his fiancé. But getting betrayed by the same person he admires and loves the most, he turns into a Revenger.

The end of the world has come. The sun has disappeared, and countless bizarre gods have descended. Outside the safe zones, gods hunt; inside, people scheme and betray one another. The gods consume humans for entertainment. I consume the gods to save humanity. But I will do it my way, saving only those I wish to save.

A young man by the name of Amon dies and gets reborn in a world of fantasy, with the unique ability known as [Imagine Works]. Utilizing this ability Amon decides his new goal and propose in life, becoming a GOD. [A/N: This Novel will be extremely brutal in how the story is told, and some characters you may or may not like will die, possibly in terrible ways. Do your best to remember this is Fiction =). Thanks for reading. ]

Billions have perished, leaving only a few million survivors. After his death, Eric is summoned to another world that has been nearly destroyed by corruption. The gods’ influence has all but vanished, and it is up to him to rally the remaining survivors, reclaim the land they lost, and restore the gods’ cathedrals. In doing so, he grows stronger, inching closer to awakening the gods from their eternal slumber. Time is running out. Not only are unimaginable abominations preparing to strike, but Eric faces a deadly challenge from within. His system, a mysterious force aiding him, comes with a dire warning: [WARNING] [Each time the system responds, it consumes host essence. When essence runs out, the host’s soul will perish along with the system.] [Recommendation: Communicate only when absolutely necessary.] [Current essence: 940] [1 essence = 1 word generated by the system.] [Choose your next words wisely.] ---------- If you’re brave enough to join us, the Abyss Watchers can be found here - https://discord.gg/3evkMwNyZC

In a world where medieval castles stand alongside neon-lit cyberpunk cityscapes, two young souls embark on a journey that will test the limits of hope in the darkest of times. Daglan and Rozeree, adopted siblings with intertwined fates, set out across a continent teeming with diverse races and conflicting technologies. As they grow from innocent children to battle-hardened teenagers, their paths diverge but remain connected by the shadows of their past. Rozeree, haunted by trauma she can't escape, seeks to forge her own identity in a world that seems determined to define her. Meanwhile, Daglan is driven by a singular purpose: to avenge his parents' murder and rescue his long-lost sister from the clutches of darkness. But in this realm where swords clash with holograms and magic mingles with machinery, nothing is as simple as it seems. As Daglan closes in on his parents' killer, he must confront not only the demons of his past but also the harsh realities of a world where hope struggles to survive. Will Daglan find justice and redemption? Can Rozeree outrun her demons and claim her own destiny? Or will the darkness that threatens to consume them both prove too powerful to overcome? Dive into this dark fantasy where medieval lore collides with futuristic innovation, and discover whether the flame of hope can truly endure in the face of unimaginable adversity.

In a world where magic and swordsmanship coexist, geniuses in magic and powerful swordsmen are everywhere—except for Xiao Yu, who was deemed a “talentless waste” with no magic aptitude. But no one knows that he bears a mysterious curse—unable to cast magic on his own, yet capable of absorbing magic released by others and transforming it into his own power. Labeled as “useless” since childhood, he has carried the weight of humiliation and resentment, forging an unyielding will far beyond ordinary people. To grow stronger, he enters a prestigious academy where elites gather. Here, geniuses clash, and the weak are nothing but stepping stones. Surrounded by powerful rivals and exceptionally gifted peers, how will he rise amidst the turbulent challenges of this academy? How will he master this mysterious curse and carve out his own path to greatness? Genius? Trash? When absorbed magic becomes a weapon, when accumulated power erupts in one decisive moment— “Your strength is the key to my growth!” Fate has never been kind, but I will shatter its chains with my own hands! —The Magic Absorber: Rise of the Fallen From the depths of despair, rising against all odds. In the name of the weak, he will ascend the path to supremacy!

Summary of the Story: "Soul Reaper" In a dark world filled with danger and multiple realms, Ryn, an ordinary young man, is transformed into a "Soul Reaper" after a mysterious incident. He gains immense power through killing and stealing the abilities of the beasts he encounters, thrusting him into a bitter struggle with his fate. The story unfolds in a world rife with gangs, monsters, and dark creatures, where Ryn becomes the center of many conflicts that could lead to the end of the world. As his powers grow, Ryn experiences inner conflict, suffering from isolation and haunted by the memories he accumulates with each soul he collects. He learns to control his powers gained from the beasts, but at the same time, discovers that every bit of his power comes with a price. While hidden forces attempt to exploit him, Ryn must face threats from powerful enemies and learn how to use his abilities differently. The story takes a darker, more complex turn as the magical gates begin to open, revealing external threats that increase the chaos, making Ryn a target for various factions. Amidst the turmoil, Ryn uncovers secrets that could alter the course of the world, forcing him to choose between survival or sacrificing everything to save the world from destruction. Main Theme: Ryn's journey in discovering his true power and understanding what it means to be a "Soul Reaper" while struggling to survive in a world full of evil and darkness. He faces both internal and external conflicts as he navigates a world on the brink of collapse.

A dying world, rotting from within. A boy cursed by it, yearning for freedom. Dragged into a game of divine deceit, Yuki Veritasis walks the path of Ascension—where hope is a sin, and survival demands sacrifice.

"Who are you?" "I am your husband." "No, my husband hates me to the point that he hasn't slept in the same bed as me for years. He avoids me, recoils at my touch, and finds every excuse to stay away. But you... you show me love and affection. You are not the man I married."

HOPE is the only charge in us which enables us position at different aspects of LIFE. H- Happiness, O- Optimism, P- Purpose/Promise, E- Endurance. The Choices you make, make your life. Love is Hope, and hope is the reason why we are still living.

Monstrous creatures awaken form the depths of the earth devouring all humans. In an attempt exterminate, Lion's Brigade, an elite group of soldiers was formed with Civilians forced to play the role of soldiers in battle. Celest Fairburn was thrown into the Lion's brigade by her parent out of Favour for her twin sister, Lucy. How will she survive in this new life where taking risks is an everyday job and what kind of people will she meet with her Pet wolf or should I say Husband.