Expected Vs Reality

The Emberlight Guild Hall towered above the rest of the district, a modern glass-and-steel structure humming with elemental energy. Inside, everything was alive with movement—hunters reporting missions, elemental arrays flickering, beast cores being catalogued by drones. Screens displayed live feeds from across the city and nearby wild zones. But today, the hall quieted briefly as a rare announcement echoed through the speakers. "Congratulations to Jim Arden and Tory Vale—recipients of B-Rank licenses following the confirmed slaying of the Ant Queen in Zone 9." The floor buzzed. Whispers rippled through the crowd. "Those kids? B-Rank already?" "No way. The Ant Queen's a mid-tier Lord-class beast. How did they even survive?" Tory stood beside Jim, hood up, gaze fixed on the ground. He didn't like attention. Jim, on the other hand, nodded confidently, resting his hand on the ash spear slung across his back. Keira smirked. "Not bad for a couple of orphans." Rohn grinned. "Drinks on you two now." They had officially registered their team with the guild. Name: Ashwing. Classification: Mixed Elemental Strike Unit. Rank: B. Tory let the moment pass without comment. His System screen was already filling with alerts. > [New Title Gained: Ant Queen Slayer] [Guild Mission Access Expanded: B-Rank and Below] [Reality Thread - Output Suppressed: 10% Max Until Core Stabilization] --- Three Days Later - The Hunt Begins "This area looks abandoned," Rohn muttered, sweeping his eyes across the dense treeline. They had been dispatched to a Tier-4 wild zone near the coastal Riftwood expanse, just outside Emberlight's defense barrier. B-Rank teams were often sent here to clear beast populations that had grown too close to the city. Jim squinted at the mission tablet. "Coordinates match. There should be a breach cave entrance nearby." Keira pulled her blade free. "Something's off. No bird calls. No wind." Tory moved silently through the brush, checking his readings. The System highlighted faint distortions nearby—spatial flickers, like something was tampering with the natural order. > [System Alert: Reality Distortion Detected] [Warning: Time Ripple Field - Anomaly Active] He paused. Time ripple? He said nothing. They reached a ravine wrapped in black vines, where a narrow fissure led into darkness. "Looks like we found our cave," Jim said. They entered in formation—Jim up front, Keira and Rohn flanking, and Tory bringing up the rear. They never saw what triggered it. --- The Collapse It started with a pulse. The cave walls shimmered. Then cracked. Reality twisted. Space folded. And suddenly, the ground gave way beneath Tory's feet. "TORY!" Jim reached, but too late. Tory fell through a ripple in the air, his body vanishing mid-scream. The others were thrown back as the tunnel sealed behind a burst of gravitational energy. > [System Alert: Spatial Separation Triggered] [Timeline Dislocation: Active] [Estimated Displacement: Unknown Duration] Tory slammed into darkness. --- Somewhere Else He woke on cracked stone beneath a blood-red sky. Mountains floated in the air. Rivers flowed upward. Time bent in unnatural curves. > [Welcome to: Forgotten Echo Zone] [This dimension was severed from the world 130 years ago during a failed Genesis experiment.] [System Initialization Adjusted: Temporal Anchors Rebinding] Tory groaned, slowly pushing himself to his feet. Alone. His armor was cracked. Weapons scattered. But the necklace—the ash-threaded core that had chosen him—was pulsing softly. He had been separated from the others. Lost. But not powerless. > [System Directive: Survive. Evolve. Reclaim Yourself.] [New Passive Trait: Time Resonance - Tier 1] [Element Acquired: Time (Hidden)] His eyes widened slightly. Time? The thread within him twisted, absorbing the chaotic flow of the broken world. Time and space coiled around his Reality core, feeding it, accelerating its greatly.

Raeya Evaleen Alvera grew up in a family once filled with happiness. But everything changed as wounds began to shatter her world—leaving behind scars that haunted her well into adulthood. Though broken, Raeya chose to rise again and build a life of her own. Just as she began to find her strength, her father, Arvind Thalor Alvera, arranged a forced marriage for her. “Why did you change, Dad? Why do you want me to suffer? Is it all because of that woman?!” Trapped in a marriage she never wanted, Raeya soon discovered that behind her husband's charming smile hid a darkness she never anticipated. Yet amidst the shadows, a mysterious presence began to watch her quietly… and slowly drew closer. She didn’t know—whether the love that came would be another wound, or the key to a destiny far greater than she had ever imagined.

Our protagonist was an ordinary guy with an aspiration to be called hero, yet people mistook his actions. Until one day he woke up to find himself in the very world of an anime he watched for the first time. But he isn't the protagonist, instead, he's a minor bullied character who never even appeared in the series. Determined not to get involved with the main characters for fear of changing the plot, he plans to stay in the background to plan for his future and let the protagonist handle everything. However, fate has a different surprise for him. As events unfold, he realizes that he may have a bigger role to play than he ever imagined. Can he navigate this new reality without altering the story, or will he have to step up to shoulder the responsibility he took upon himself? Discover the twists and turns in this fresh new Rom-com series Altered Reality. Note: Please endure the slow pace in the first couple of chapters, it gets interesting as the story unfold, trust me ;). Note: This story is heavily inspired by the anime Re:zero and the manhwa Webtoon character Na Kang Lim, both are awesome, give it a try if you haven't yet. You can call it a rip off version of them, if you please, LMAO. But hey, this story has it's own plot, objective, goal, characters, and ending, which i hope you will find enjoyable. And if you do, please support it to the least you can, thanks.

A ship departing from London to New York meets its doom amidst a furious sea storm. Though broken and battered, a handful of passengers miraculously survive — only to awaken on a land that is anything but ordinary. Veiled in the beauty of nature lies an island that breathes with forgotten histories, ancient enchantments, and the eerie whispers of death. Now, survival becomes their only purpose — escape, the singular goal. But the paths forward begin to vanish. Surrounding them are unsolved mysteries, an age-old magical curse, and fear that coils itself into every moment. As the lines between illusion and reality blur, the doors of the mind slowly creak open — and in the heart of light, darkness awaits.

After Stargaze Family executed his family, Noel Ardagan embarked on his journey, restoring his family name with the help of a System. "What? How the heck did she get it before me? The system told me that I'm the only one who knows about it!" Noel Ardagan cursed in anger, "That conniving murdering woman!" "At this point in time, only I should be aware about this tomb. But how did he find out about it?" Anna Stargaze, even after her reincarnation, couldn’t comprehend Noel's actions. The clash between of a person holding a system and a reincarnator who knows everything in the future is about to start.

MC Rune Argentus wants to leave his village for a more exciting life as an adventurer, only things turn out a lot different than he thought they would. A power he shouldn't have, a bloodline hidden from him by his parents, and various women vying for his affection. Rune learns that not everything is as it seems as he's slowly dragged into an ancient conflict. Sexual Content warning: this novel contains content of the R-18 nature and might not be for everyone. All characters appearing in this novel are 18 years and over, despite what the text may say. I do not own the cover image. If you are the original artist and are unhappy then let me know and I will change it.

A city with a dark secret, has a supernatural creatures who look like human beings but changes their real form at night. Two different creatures who rules their packs and never cross each other's territories until a human arrives and happens to change everything. Meet melissa a girl with a dream to be humanitarian, happens to cross path with a ruthless, arrogant billionaires who cares about nothing but their own pride and territory. Three different people with different opinions about life who hates each other. toby the werewolf has grudge against Mike and wants to avenge for his dad's death. while on the other hand lisa finds out about the supernatural world,she gets torn apart and doesn't know which path to take and can't stand the war between them. she has to choose a path because it involves the people she cares about. which one will it be?? join me on this journey where three different creatures meet and can't find a way out of a situation they put themselves especially lisa. how will she take it and also be able to settle the differences between them?.

Kichu thought Earth was all there was—until the lies unraveled. As terrifying truths surface and shadows tighten around the universe, he’s forced to confront a reality far darker than dreams ever dared. To save everyone, he must step beyond illusion and face a hidden enemy. This is Kichu’s journey—into the reality he was never meant to see.

Crossover Fanfiction: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU × The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.. Hikigaya Hachiman thought he had endured the worst of high school life—awkward social landmines, forced Service Club assignments, and navigating the emotional labyrinths of girls he could never quite understand. That was before Haruhi Suzumiya transferred to Sobu High. Loud, brilliant, unhinged—and worst of all, bored—Haruhi is determined to revive her infamous SOS Brigade by targeting the most "interesting" people she can find. Unfortunately for Hachiman, his dead-eyed cynicism and psychological insight make him the ultimate enigma in her eyes. Yukino Yukinoshita isn’t far behind. Yui Yuigahama, as always, gets caught in the gravitational pull. But Haruhi isn’t just another eccentric student. Reality itself bends subtly around her will. Events repeat. Time hiccups. People act strangely. Only Hachiman seems to notice—and only Yuki Nagato, a quiet new transfer with unsettling calm, seems to understand. What begins as a war of social manipulation turns into something far deeper: a silent battle for control of reality, identity, and emotional truth. As Haruhi and Hachiman clash in escalating games of dominance, club activities, and unspoken yearning, the seams of the world start to unravel. In the end, this isn’t just about clubs or friendships or even romance. It’s about who gets to write the story—and who dares to rewrite it. ---

Imagine a world where the creator has previoullsy decided to change the world functionningsn to change the deus ex machina he made a big crunch creating the changers, before going to take part to those changes, like any other humans in that future changing world First find out his goal as a human, like puting himself in a cycle until he find anew that his goal is different from the majority of humans. Lamenting and raging with limited humans abilities. imagining how he would put in motion the futures special effects. when the rage is paroxisstic : boom the changes begin Rules and peoples changes: magic and systems began to proceed: space adventures ? terraformation ? runic's magic is always the best ! technology ? ha gollem tree tech is also good.... not the same ressources : a financial ? a firemage ? a necromancer ? well : hidden class .. "the creator of life".

Yu Yu, after dealing with the branch of contract she is now penniless. Move to another town, and get a new job, she stumbled into a new game "Eternal Darkness". With how weird and dangerous the Earth become, and how she was able to use the spell on real world, is there any connection between them? Is this really an ordinary game? Why does "anomaly" in the Earth same as with anomaly on "Alen Peninsula"? what decision was finally taken by Yu? In which side she finally in???

He never meant to fall for another man—especially not this one. After the sudden death of his father, Henry Blyth returns home burdened by expectations, grief, and a family on the verge of unraveling. Navigating Regency-era society, he finds himself caught between duty and desire—torn between the young woman his family wants him to marry and the enigmatic Mr. Fitzwilliam, whose presence is far too intoxicating to ignore. What begins as polite conversation becomes something deeper. Something dangerous. In a world that would never accept their love, Henry must choose: conform to the life laid out for him—or risk everything for a chance at something real. Set in a time of rigid roles and whispered scandals, The Weight of Expectations is a slow-burn LGBTQ+ historical romance about love, loss, and the quiet courage it takes to live—and love—authentically.

In a world where humans become Furys(monsters, some with special abilities), a teenage boy is chosen as a new Furi(special humans that handle the Furys), after a disturbing event. But there is a hidden dark secret he have, but no one, not even he himself knows. Do read it and enjoy the story. WARNING: STORY MIGHT BE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBING OR EMOTIONALLY..... WELL YOU KNOW WHERE I'M GETTING TOO. IF YOU ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE EMOTIONAL STORIES, TRY THIS FOR A CHANGE AND SEE HOW STRONG YOU ARE OR YOU CAN GET. LOL! I'M KIDDING! OR AMI I? I DON'T KNOW. AND PLEASE NOTE: THIS PART IS FOCUSED IN NIGERIA. SO, YOU'LL SEE NIGERIAN RELATED LANGUAGES, FOODS, NAMES AND OTHER THINGS. I'LL BE WRITING THE ENGLISH VERSION OF ANY NIGERIAN LANGUAGE IN A BRACKET, BY THE SIDE OF THE NIGERIAN LANGUAGE. SO, IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE, JUST READ THE ONE IN BRACKET, BY IT'S SIDE, THAT'S THE ENGLISH VERSION. BUT IF YOU UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE, NO NEED TO READ RHE ONE IN BRACKETS. THANKS FOR READING. PLEASE IF YOU CAN'T RESD IT, YOU'RE FREE TO SKIP. THANKS AGAIN.

Mereka pikir, ini hanya Darmawisata biasa? Tapi langit berubah. Waktu runtuh. Dan tanpa peringatan, Skyfree dan rombongannya terlempar ke dunia sihir yang tak pernah mereka kenal. Kecuali ibu dan kakeknya yang menyimpan terlalu banyak rahasia. Di dunia ini, kekuatan bukanlah kehancuran. Namun sebuah arus yang harus untuk diikuti secara perlahan. Ketika seorang pembunuh bertopeng muncul, menandai seorang Climber dengan sebuah tanda. Pena yang ia bawa dari hadiah tahun lalu hanya dapat digunakan olehnya. Ia sadar, dunia ini mengenalnya. Siapakah yang membawanya ke dunia baru? Mengapa Rachel dibawa ke dunia baru? Adalah suatu alasan dibalik semua itu? Penasaran? Mari ikuti perjalanan Rachel secara perlahan

For Jamie Vayne, life could be better, but he’s not complaining. His career as a musician might not be on the fast track, and he still has to work to earn a paycheck, but his following on a particular platform for the naughty eye in search of the sexy guy is on the rise, and his hookup success nears one hundred percent in terms of both sides’ satisfaction. Life is far from a straight line, and certain enticing curves are to be expected. Less expected is having a curve ball thrown at him by no other than the Sunny Hill gossip rag, Xpress. A weirdo who loves dressing up now follows him around, ruining his chances to score, and the next thing he knows, his failures are displayed in bold letters for all the campus’s entertainment. Jamie loves a challenge. He’ll catch Xpress, and when he does... That’s what this story is about.

A girl forced to travel between different timelines and universes and not having any control over it. what happens when she meets more people like her?

Our MC, Gun, had a simple but happy life — a loving mom, a loyal best friend named Reon, and peaceful school days. But everything changed in an instant. His best friend Reon jumped from the school building… because of him. His mother? Kidnapped. And the people behind it all? Too powerful for Gun to even touch. Left completely alone, Gun burned with the desire for revenge — but he had no power, no support, and no hope. Then, one night, something strange happened. A mysterious object crashed in North Korea, wiping out the entire region… And at the same time, Gun awakened a system. But it wasn’t some overpowered cheat. [Observer System] — it could only see other people’s stats. That’s it. No skills. No strength. Just information. Can Gun really take revenge… With the most useless system ever?

The Stone Emperor, freed from his stony slumber, marched north with Kael’s dagger in hand, his veins burning with vengeance. Along the way, he forged uneasy alliances—a rogue Vein-Touched scholar, a witch bound to the old gods, and a scarred mercenary with a grudge. Together, they carved a bloody path toward the Black Spire, where the noblewoman, now a writhing abomination of flesh and shadow, awaited. In their final battle, the Emperor unleashed Crimson Blood Genesis, drowning her in a storm of molten ruby. Her last scream faded as her body dissolved—not into death, but into something worse. The dagger pulsed. Hungry.

I didn’t know how reality morphed into this, but I do know how it will ultimately end — in death.

The forbidden bloodline of the primordials has spread once again and now fuels the ambitions of an unworthy traitor. The universe is at risk of great change, and someone needs to take responsibility. In a faraway galaxy on a small planet named Earth, a teenager's tragedy-filled life abruptly comes to an end at the hands of a mysterious puppeteer who tells the boy to meet him in the new world. On his way to the afterlife, the boy named Zayn is abducted by an unknown force and thrown onto a monster-infested island. A once divine realm left to rot in the shadow of its master's betrayal. There, the forgotten and the forsaken gather. Humanities outcasts come together to face the truths of the universe. Will they be able to stop the great evil before it's too late? After all, it has never been easier to attain divinity.

Liam Doherty has always been haunted by dreams—visions of fire, whispers of ancient beings, and a darkness that calls his name. Every night, the same nightmare consumes him, leaving him with questions no one can answer. But when strange abilities begin manifesting, he realizes his dreams were never just dreams—they were warnings.. Each day, his power grows, and so does the blood on his hands. But as he unravels the truth of his existence, one question remains: is he the savior of this world… or its doom?

The ruthless demon finally meets his match but when his enemies attack their bond would it remain or be utterly destroyed watch out for Demon vs Angel

Jack vs. the Abyss Jack is sixteen, working nights at WcDoodle’s and walking a tightrope no one sees. By day, he’s a kid with grease on his collar. By night, he’s an urban myth—saving lost souls like himself, but sometimes… choosing who gets saved at all. He’s not above killing. He’s not afraid to let someone fall. Because the world isn’t fair. And Jack isn’t here to be a hero. He’s here to outlive the abyss—or drag it down with him.

Her gaze... Did she really look at me? No. Her eyes weren't there. They were bloodshot- blood streaming from them, tracing her cheeks. Her eyes weren't there... Because I had packed them carefully and buried them far from her body.

After being deceived by a friend for revenge, Ewan Asher Margarito became involved with higher-ups and got his family in danger. With the help of his sister, Lily Asher, he decided to avenge his parent's death. Things fell apart when several murder cases surfaced and instincts discovered they might be the same killer.

Justice Vs Corruption By Abraham Nakanda Michael Anderson Nathaniel - known as M.A.N - wasn't supposed to ever walk free again. After sixty violent crimes, including the murder of multiple police officers, he was locked away for good. But M.A.N doesn't break. He breaks out. Now he's back - not just as a fugitive, but as a force working behind the scenes of Nigeria's most powerful and corrupt political figure, Senator Tochukwu, a man determined to rig his way into the presidency. M.A.N is the Senator's secret weapon: silent, efficient, untouchable. But M.A.N isn't killing for power. He's killing for love. His mission? To carve a future out of chaos for the only person he still cares about: his little brother - a boy who still believes his big brother can be saved. To stop him, six of Nigeria's best detectives are pulled into a brutal national manhunt: Detective Byers, the strategist who sees ten moves ahead. Detective Okonkwo, with unmatched instincts and street smarts. Detective Bolawole, the moral center with the most to lose. Detective Chukwueze, bold, reckless, and fearless. Detective Salami, who trusts no one, not even her own team. Detective Abdullah, haunted by past mistakes. Their orders: Bring M.A.N in alive. No body bags. No excuses. But as the chase intensifies and the cost of justice rises, each detective must face a terrifying question: What if the system they're protecting is more dangerous than the man they're chasing? "Justice Vs Corruption" is a tense, emotional, and explosive crime thriller where loyalty is tested, justice is questioned, and one man's crimes may be the only thing saving the person he loves.

Lily is one of a kind. She is full of color in a world that’s black and white. She will be sold this month on her 16th birthday to a husband who will give her everything she could ever want. Things are changing too quickly and she’s discovered something about herself she did not expect. With some supernatural men in the mix, who will she choose?...