Gold Machines Nier Automata

[My WSA 2024 Entry novel! Please vote] In a world where mythical beings have fallen into an "eternal slumber," a thriving underground market exploits the stolen essence of these dormant creatures. At its epicenter are dragons—majestic beings desired for their scales, organs, and prized eggs. The most coveted treasure of all is a dragon's name, a key that holds the power to control its very existence. Dragon Lord, guardian of a clutch of dormant eggs, lives in isolation atop a hill, surrounded by a forest that veils his castle. He bears the scars of past betrayals, having been deceived by those who feigned love to steal his treasures or claim his head as a bounty. Jaded and cold, he trusts no one, living a solitary existence. However, his solitude is shattered when a woman unwittingly stumbles into his life. Yara finds herself in Dragon Lord's treasured den amidst a battle between the dragon and thieves. In a twist of fate, she mistakenly bonds with the dormant eggs, breathing life into them. Reluctantly, Dragon Lord allows Yara into his world, and their journey unfolds amid the looming threat of underground organizations seeking to exploit the dragons for profit. As the eggs come to life, so does an unexpected connection between Dragon Lord and Yara. Despite his cold and jaded exterior, he finds himself unable to ignore her presence. Yara, too, cannot deny the pull she feels towards him, and emotions begin to burn beneath the surface. Together, they must navigate the challenges of waiting for the eggs to hatch, fend off those who seek to exploit the dragon and its offspring, and confront the secrets that Yara harbors—a revelation that could destroy everything. In this tale of flames and gold, two scarred souls in a world where trust is a rare and precious commodity must confront the ghosts of their pasts. They navigate the dangerous currents of love and deception, protecting unborn dragons from a world hungry for their magic. Will their bond withstand the trials ahead, or will the flames of betrayal engulf them in the end? A/N: It starts out SLOW, because I tend to get lost in the pages and be descriptive but once it gets to the action, it really picks up! Looking forward to growing with you all on this journey!!!

Percy never knew her grandma she had never seen in her life have score to settle with her on her surprise visit from Paris to her in Malawi it turned to a surprise visit gone wrong that almost ruin her destiny but thanks to her second heart.

In a future where medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs, curing diseases that once ravaged humanity, a 45-year-old man named Arrol finds himself in a harrowing predicament. Despite the advancements around him, he suffers from a mysterious affliction that has aged his body prematurely, leaving him resembling an 80-year-old man. Trapped in a deteriorating body, Arrol believes he is slipping away, a mere shadow of his former self, with one foot already in the grave. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is approached by Dr. Albert Kesford, a brilliant but unconventional scientist at the forefront of groundbreaking research. He invites him to participate in a revolutionary experiment designed to unlock the secrets of human rejuvenation. Desperate for a cure and drawn by the potential of a new lease on life, Arrol reluctantly agrees, hoping to reclaim his vitality. However, during the experiment, everything goes awry. A series of unforeseen complications lead to a catastrophic explosion in the laboratory, engulfing Arrol in a blinding light. When he regains consciousness, he discovers he has been transported to an entirely different world—a vibrant realm of magic and supernatural beings, far removed from the sterile confines of his previous life. To his astonishment, Arrol finds himself in the body of a 15-year-old boy named Deese. As he navigates this new existence, he grapples with the excitement and confusion of youth, while also carrying the weight of his former life’s experiences. Not only does he have a second chance in life, but he soon discovers that his new body is enhanced with advanced nanomachines. These microscopic marvels harbor incredible abilities, granting him powers beyond what he ever imagined possible. [Nano Machine is fully activated, and all the functions are available to be used] In this enchanting world, filled with mystical creatures, ancient secrets, and a complex web of politics and power struggles, Albert—now Deese—must learn to adapt. He discovers that the nanomachines within him not only enhance his physical abilities but also enable him to tap into the magical energies that saturate this realm. As he embarks on thrilling adventures, he soon realizes a dark secret known only to the hidden powers of the world. ---------------------------------------- What to Expect: • [Reincarnation, but the MC retains all memories of his past] • [Slice of Life, Magic Technology, Crafting, Strong, Kingdom Building eventually] • [Romance? Hard to say] -------------------------------- I'm just writing this story as fun when I get the time. I enjoy writing and I hope you will enjoy the story. I will be posting this story on Royal-Road and Scribble-Hub too. https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1437914/i-am-in-the-world-of-magic-with-nanomachine/ https://www.royalroad.com/profile/543838/fictions

In a world where power is the ultimate currency, Zephyr Kain treads a perilous path threaded with deception and unyielding ambition. With a mind keener than any blade and a heart as cold as the abyss, he chases immortality—not for glory, but for raw survival. Every move is a calculated risk, every choice a bold wager. In a realm brimming with secretive sects, lost treasures, and ancient enigmas, Zephyr Kain will lie, manipulate, and sacrifice without a flicker of remorse to grasp his elusive prize. But in a lethal game where even the mightiest lords can fall, will his merciless intellect be enough to defy the heavens themselves? Immortality is no gift—it is a prize forged in blood and cunning. And Zephyr Kain will stop at nothing to make it his own. This story has no heroine, no romance—only relentless pursuit. Updates will arrive daily. Note: The cover is not an original work, nor was it purchased. If it infringes on your property, I’ll replace it promptly.

Mecha. Magic. War. And the clash of two worlds. The Osten Empire, wielders of arcane sorcery, and the Dunkelheit Empire, masters of advanced mechs and mobile suits, have been locked in a brutal war for dominance. Their conflict rages across the stars — until a forbidden spell, the Light of Punishment, shatters the balance of power, sending both empires into chaos. Jack Squire, a veteran debris collector, expected another routine job in space. Instead, he finds himself caught in the crossfire of history’s most devastating battle, forced to navigate a war where magic defies logic, machines shape destiny, and survival is anything but guaranteed. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte of Dunkelheit launches a ruthless invasion, seeking to crush Osten once and for all. Standing in her way is Ignius Lux Draconus, an arcane force of destruction, and Rhok Wagner, an elite Armatus pilot with a personal vendetta. As alliances shift and war machines clash against sorcery, a hidden force emerges — one that could rewrite the fate of both empires. What to Expect: Mecha – Stunning mecha designs, large-scale battles, and high-speed tactical warfare. Magic – An intricate arcane system that blends history, mysticism, and devastating power. Waifu (Well, not really, but now that I have your attention) – A cast of vibrant, uniquely designed characters, both male and female, bringing depth, charisma, and conflict to the battlefield. In a universe where machines and mages battle for supremacy, one question remains: Who will forge the future? --- (For fans of Code Geass, Fate/Zero, and Aldnoah.Zero.)

In the vast reaches of the cosmos, a once-dominant Level 4 civilization, the Guren Galactic Empire, met its catastrophic end. Before their annihilation, they unleashed a final contingency—a sentient technological construct imbued with the sum of their vast knowledge, seeking a worthy inheritor. On Earth, Adam Chester, an ordinary yet brilliant young man struggling to make ends meet, is struck by a golden light—an event that shatters the laws of reality. When he awakens, he finds himself bound to Uni, a godlike technology housing the collective scientific wisdom of an extinct galactic empire. Uni offers Adam the means to reshape the world, wielding Femtomite technology, a force beyond human comprehension. But knowledge is never without consequence. Adam is now the sole inheritor of secrets that can elevate humanity—or destroy it. As hidden forces take notice and interstellar threats loom, Adam must decide: Will he become a god among men, or will he remain the ordinary boy he once was? With limitless knowledge, cosmic conspiracies, and a reluctant genius at the helm, this is the story of Earth’s first step toward the stars—or its final descent into oblivion. The cover is not mine, it is made using AI.

Sila travels to the world of the fantasy novel "Journey of Radiance" and awakens a system—Endless Wealth. As long as he spends money, he can exchange system rewards for magical bloodlines, talents, spellbooks, items, and more... Spending fifty thousand gold coins, he exchanges for a [Life Potion], perfectly healing his injuries! Spending four hundred thousand gold coins, he exchanges for [Fiery Rain: Essence Crystal], instantly mastering a spell that others have spent years to learn! Spending two million gold coins, he exchanges for [Spiritual Essence], permanently enhancing his magical talent! Spending ten million gold coins, he exchanges for a [Red Dragon Pet]! Spending one billion gold coins, he exchanges for the [Divine Position of the God of Greed]... It is well known— Sila Leviathan has terrible magical talent and spends his days waiting for death. His only advantage is— His identity as the heir of the oldest merchant family in humanity, with family businesses spread across the world. Sila is wealthy! Very wealthy!

He betrayed me by sleeping with his secretary. “Fine.“ I don’t care anymore—all I want is his property. But fate had other plans. Instead of his wealth, I got his “lieutenant uncle” as compensation. --- “Me,”Ethan said. Just a single word—two letters—but it carried a weight I couldn’t quite grasp. “I’m not following. “You?” I asked, narrowing my eyes. “The compensation—the one you have no choice but to accept,” he clarified. My eyes widened in shock before a chuckle escaped my lips. “I must have heard wrong.” “Let me be your compensation. Trust me, honey… I’m worth a lot,” he added smoothly. I blinked several times, trying to determine if this was some kind of twisted dream. But the pale, dumbfounded looks on Ashton’s and Kira’s faces confirmed my worst suspicion. “I wasn’t dreaming.” This was “real.” “Let’s get married,” Ethan Brooks declared, as if those words meant “nothing.” He was “dead serious.” Did he even realize I had just “divorced his nephew?”

Four hundred years ago, the inhabitants of Thas Summoned warriors from other worlds to take down a Demon King. Thasnians and Terrans fought side by side, eventually sealing him. In the current day, Tas prepares for the centennial visit of Bolat. But the time is coming for the seal to expire. Summoning is now illegal. Tas must raise its own warriors to fight. But first the governments of the world must admit there is any danger at all.

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

New trope (please try it, rewritten on 24.01.2024): Micheal von Shelb, a lazy genius with a penchant for offbeat inventions, wakes up to a brutal truth: he’s a side character in a multiverse of twisted romantic dramas where his family, future children, and even his legacy are casually erased by power-hungry authors. With Magda, his intelligent and no-nonsense wife (who’s also a supporting character in a “switched at birth” melodrama), Micheal vows to save their lives, protect their future, and rebuild the Empire through innovation and sheer audacity. Whether he's dodging political plots, perfecting horseless carriages, or making alliances with beastmen, Micheal has one goal: to carve a space where he and Magda can thrive, far from the claws of a cruel narrative. But the fate has other plans. As ancient rivalries between archmages, devils, and mythical creatures like mermaids resurface, Micheal’s quiet dream spirals into chaos. With wit sharper than a rapier and an unstoppable resolve, Micheal proves that even a side character can rewrite the script. Between inventing futuristic solutions and saving the day, Micheal’s true mission is impressing Magda, who may or may not be secretly stalking him from the foyer. Meanwhile, Micheal himself adjusts his routine to catch glimpses of Magda while pretending not to care. An average day in their life: 1:00 PM: Magda: “I must be punctual to observe my husband training in the garden—from my foyer, of course.” 1:15 PM: Micheal: “Must finish the training early to sneak a peek at my wife reading in her study—from the dining hall window. Definitely not creepy.” With its blend of humor, heartfelt romance, and action-packed multiverse chaos, Breaking the Multiverse is a read for those who enjoy clever protagonists, daring inventions, and a relationship that's equal parts banter and devotion—NO HAREM, just one unforgettable wife. The first volume is for the general audience, the second volume is for people who prefer to sip wine as they read. You can start reading from the second volume of you find the first volume too boring. ----- There are three couples: ML (genius, stalker) x FL (prodigy, stalker) 2ML (soldier) x 2FL (knight) 3ML (soldier) x 3FL (a court lady)

In a parallel world, Lin Chuan became a lawyer. After the internship period ended, the first case he took on shocked the world. Defendant: I'm a minor. I have depression. I should be released immediately in court. Lin Chuan: First demand, the defendant should be sentenced to death! Execute immediately. Defendant's lawyer: My client has not violated the law. Lin Chuan: Second demand, the presiding judge should be sentenced to life imprisonment, deprived of political rights, sentenced to fixed - term imprisonment, and have his lawyer's practice qualification revoked. Presiding judge: Are you telling me how to do my job? Maybe you should be the judge! Lin Chuan: Third demand, the presiding judge should be sentenced to life imprisonment and deprived of political rights for life. Netizens' hot comments: "What an exciting court trial!" "Big brother, I'm just here to watch the excitement. Am I going to go to jail too?"

werewolves, machines in human form, an interdimensional cataclysm and at the center a time traveling peace keeper

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

Elite special forces operative Sanjay dies, only to awaken as a young boy at the gates of a mysterious Tower. Each floor is a world of deadly trials, and failure unleashes catastrophe. Armed with tactical brilliance and a love for machines, he must climb, fight, and survive. But the Tower hides dark secrets. Is it just a test—or a trap? The climb begins now.

In the year 2050, humanity discovered the Expanse—an ever-shifting dimension that fuels rapid technological progress but also births daemons. Those who merge with them become Cyberdaemons, wielding supernatural powers, while those who fail transform into monstrous aberrations. To explore this realm and combat its threats, the independent group of cyberdaemons, Mikoshi is formed. Fast forward to 2077, Jin Aida, a disillusioned high school student, is attacked by an aberration, unwittingly bonds with Chronoa, the daemon of time, awakening the power to control time. He meets Sora Amanai, the strongest Cyberdaemon who controls space and hopes to figure out the Expanse.

In the world where divinity reigns, a delicate balance exists between three kingdoms. However, this balance is disrupted when the Dragon Kingdom's power is threatened by the rising strength of the other two kingdoms. Amidst this turmoil, a prophecy foretells an impending calamity. The Dragon Lord embarks on a quest to find a solution, but his absence coincides with the birth of his child - a child destined to shatter the balance. The other kingdoms, seeking to maintain their power, will stop at nothing to prevent the child from growing up.

Mia is plunged into a terrifying mystery when a white rose, left as a chilling threat, leads her down a rabbit hole of secrets surrounding a missing woman named Elara and a reclusive man, Jason. Driven by a relentless need to understand the connection between them, Mia investigates, navigating cryptic online forums and risking a dangerous return to Jason's eerie, silent home. There, she uncovers hidden journals and photographs that paint a tragic portrait of Jason's past: Elara, his muse, vanished, leaving him haunted by "shadows" and broken promises. A photograph reveals a potential lead – "The Crimson Theatre" – but Mia's investigation has not gone unnoticed. A shadowy figure, who sent the threatening rose, knows she's searching for answers. Now, Mia must escape, knowing she's been drawn into a dangerous game where the shadows are closing in.

Ever since the Memory Machine was created 10 years ago by Dr. Goodman, a Nobel Laureate, the world has changed drastically. From Psychology, Science, Medicine, Morals, Diplomacy, all that require memories of a man, have all been changed. There used to be a saying, that one can never buy a pill for regret. That pill has been made possible by Dr. Goodman. The pill is in the shape of a bed-sized capsule, helping people get over their traumas, or get their long-lost memory out from the deepest corners of their heads. But of course, tampering with someone else's heads is a delicate matter. Besides the person who needs to use the machine, it also requires the operator and an observer at the same time to run a session. This is the story of Son, a part-time observer at the local Memory Hospital. But this, is also the story of the observers, the patients, and the doctors.

A Tik-Tok style anthology of 100 word stories of fiction, horror and Sci-fi.

Lyra, a human girl living on the edge of the sun-drenched realm of Lumina, harbors a forbidden secret: the Lunar Bloom, a magical ability tied to the moon and the shadowed realm of Umbra. When she's discovered using her magic and connected to Caelum, a prince of Umbra, she's imprisoned in Lumina's Crystal Cells, accused of consorting with the shadows. Caelum, driven by a forbidden connection to Lyra, breaches the Luminary stronghold to rescue her. However, their escape is disrupted by the Keepers, ancient beings who guard the void between worlds. Lyra is separated from Caelum and cast into the depths of Umbra, a realm both alluring and terrifying. Lost and alone, Lyra encounters the Echo of Shadows, a mystical entity that reveals her true nature: she is a bridge between Lumina and Umbra, a child of both light and shadow. Guided by a mysterious Nyx Hound, she journeys through the treacherous forests of Umbra, facing shadow spiders and other dangers. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Lyra must confront her hidden powers, unravel the mysteries of her connection to Caelum, and decide where her loyalties truly lie. Caught between the rigid light of Lumina and the untamed shadows of Umbra, she must choose her path and face the consequences of a love that could shatter the delicate balance between the two realms.

In the depths of the human imagination, the unsettling possibility of an omnipotent being capable of forging worlds arises. However, instead of weaving narratives that inspire or uplift the spirit, this entity plunges into the shadows, giving life to realms where evil and lust are the threads that weave its existence. In these dark realms, sins become the very essence of the story, reflecting the deepest and most disturbing inclinations of the human soul. This god, in his sinister work, not only creates, but also steals. The souls of mortals, caught in his web of temptations, are stripped of their essence and used as mere instruments in his theatrical work. Thus, the playwright of the macabre turns humans into puppets, manipulating their destinies in a spectacle of horror and despair. Creation is transformed into a grotesque representation of the human condition, where each act is an echo of the vices that dwell in the heart of humanity.

This is for sad story lovers. A slice of life. The emotions of a teenage girl. Picking up her broken pieces of soul while carrying family truma and depression. Hold your heart tight my dear readers and let's go on this short journey with our dear female lead Lyra. Hope you all enjoy the journey. ( This is a oneshot story)

A human gets abandoned to the Darkness. The Darkness took interest.

Einstein made the whole world marvel when he was able to prove that there existed a relationship between matter and energy, he made the discovery of the law of relativity and stated that energy in mathematical relationship was equal to the product of mass multiplied by the speed of light squared ( E= MC^2). Thus, with quantum physics the possibilities indeed existed where energy could be converted to matter and matter reconverted back to energy, this make it possible for the existence of teleportation machines that can convert matter to energy and send or transmit this energy through portals or gateways into other dimensions then reconvert this energy transmitted back to the original form of matter initially transmitted. If this can be achieved in science and technology today, then the issue or complexities of space and time travel could be unraveled. This scientific leap could bridge the gap between space and time travel across galaxies in the universe with reference to the time frame being shrink to non-existence. A possibility... Mr. Tolen had lost his job for sometime as a family man with a wife and four kids; Charley, Pete, Jenny and Mary from the city of Zinatano. Mary was just a toddler when Mr. Tolen had just discovered about the mysteries in land of gold. This happened at a meeting at a beer tavern he had scheduled to meet a close friend Mr. Pantane regarding a new job at the new gas factory. A family discussion led to the three elder kids hearing more about the land of gold; even though Charley had a friend in school who once told him about this mysterious place. It became pertinent for three elder kids of the Tolen’s family to plan out a strategy to discover this land on their own. Several times this plan could not be successfully accomplished until later years in their early teens. They eventually discovered the land of gold but on entering into the land they became trapped and solving the puzzle to find a way out was the order of the day. They had lost Charley to the cold hands of death not to long after discovering the land. Pete and Jenny were left to face the almost on ending challenges that confronted them in the land. They had come to realize that all statues found in the land came to life when touched; some were deadly enemies while others were friends who would offer their help at the request of the Pete and Jenny. Every attempt to escape outside the land led them deeper into the land; this made it almost an impossible task finding an escape route. While the three Tolen’s had gone missing for some time, Mr. Tolen had engaged the service of the city police of Zinatono where he had worked as a police officer on a search for his missing three kids. This herculean task eventually took him into the neighboring city of Kalkulta, it was on one of this trips while returning his vehicle had a ghastly accident and led to his death. Their search led them to discovering that the intricacies about the land and secretes that would serve as clues for their escape. The discovery of short cut paths using teleportation machines and colored arrows that led to several chambers, stock with gold and deadly statues which came alive when touched and attacked its victims eventually killing them.

An unexpected journey to another world—others become immortals or gods, and even the unluckiest manage to rise from the ashes. But for Gu Erdan, things couldn’t be worse. He finds himself with no hope at all because he has turned into a skeleton soldier! And not just any skeleton soldier, but a low-grade, headless, battle-damaged skeleton! Life is tough. With no flesh or body to speak of, the skeleton sighs (if that's even possible) and decides to defy all odds and prove himself to everyone! "Golden Finger System! I want to conquer the world! Show me your power!" "Request received, Host. The system has been modified according to your wishes. It has officially evolved into the Skeleton Lord System! You can now collect resources to strengthen your subordinate soldiers—and there’s no limit to how strong they can become!" "Oh? Is it really that powerful? Then this ability can also be applied to me, right?" "...Right?" "...Right?!"

In the age of steam and gears, where the Industrial Revolution breathes life into progress, an undercurrent of forbidden mysteries stirs. Secret cults and shadowy organizations vie for the extraordinary, while forgotten gods watch humanity from the heavens above. Dorothy, an unassuming stranger from another world, finds herself thrust into this enigmatic realm of forbidden knowledge, sacrificial rituals, and lost histories. To survive, she must embrace the one rule that governs this chaotic world: "Knowledge is power." But what about forbidden knowledge? "That," Dorothy smirks, "is the ultimate power." Armed with wit, determination, and a thirst for the unknown, Dorothy embarks on a journey into the heart of secrets that could reshape the world—or destroy it.