Old Fashioned Last Names

In an era where everyone venerates the gods, Lu Ran, a high school junior, reveres a mysterious being brought to him. From then on, the mortal realm gained a wandering believer. Gods fend off demons with slick maneuvers, exhibiting flamboyant skills unique in their own right, whilst Lu Ran knows deep down that he is genuinely a devout follower! The story begins in an old residential building...

me translating follow the path of dao from infancy novel. you can hop on free chaps.

For fifteen years, the MMORPG Eldersong Online ruled the gaming world. A vast, immersive universe with no respawns, no second chances, and a player-driven economy where death meant losing everything. But all games must end. On the eve of Eldersong’s final server shutdown, Aaron Cross, a former pro gamer turned game developer, logs in one last time. He expects nostalgia. Closure. Maybe a bittersweet farewell. Instead, he wakes up inside the game.

Berlatar dimana dunia berubah selamanya. Retakan portal dimensi yang disebut Void Rift muncul secara tiba-tiba di berbagai belahan dunia, membawa bencana yang tidak pernah dibayangkan manusia. Dari celah itu, makhluk-makhluk mengerikan mengalir keluar, menghancurkan kota-kota dan mengguncang peradaban. Namun, di saat umat manusia hampir menyerah, fenomena lain terjadi para dewa menaburkan Dust of Light ke planet bumi sehingga debu cahaya berhamburan dari langit, membangkitkan sebagian manusia dengan kekuatan luar biasa. Mereka disebut Sentinels, prajurit yang mampu menantang kegelapan dan memasuki Void Rift dalam ekspedisi berbahaya demi menyelamatkan dunia. Bercerita seorang mahasiswa biasa yang bernama Kaelindra Azrath di tahun pertama kuliahnya, mengalami insiden mengerikan sekaligus membangkitkan kekuatannya menjadi seorang sentinel. Namun, saat kebanyakan Sentinels langsung menjadi pahlawan kuat, dia hanya mendapatkan kebangkitan tingkat rendah nyaris tidak berguna dalam menghadapi monster yang semakin mengerikan. Hingga suatu hari, ia mengalami insiden yang mengerikan ke 2 kalinya sehingga sesuatu dalam dirinya berubah. Sebuah suara asing muncul di pikirannya AI yang seharusnya hanya ada di laptopnya, kini menuntunnya ke jalan yang tak pernah ia bayangkan. Tanpa mengetahui bahwa dirinya adalah kunci dari sebuah rahasia kuno, Kaelindra perlahan-lahan melangkah ke takdir yang akan mengguncang dunia... dan mungkin, menghancurkannya. #TCL #overpower #Petualangan #fantasy

When the creatures advanced, the world was doomed to oblivion. Only ruins of cities and lost souls remained, struggling to survive the inevitable. However, Cosmic Energy brought with it a gift as enigmatic as it was dangerous: a power capable of saving the last survivors or condemning them for good. Dante never wanted to be a hero. Trained by his parents to face a future that crumbled before it arrived, he learned that survival requires more than courage – it demands sacrifice. Now, thrust into the Capital with the enigmatic warning: don’t be the protagonist. He finds himself at the center of a conflict larger than he ever imagined, where ancient secrets and relentless enemies test his every step. Amid improbable alliances and desperate battles, Dante will need to uncover the true cost of survival. And as he explores the limits of a world he no longer recognizes, he will learn that the greatest challenge isn’t fighting the creatures that devastated Earth. In a game where salvation and destruction are just a step apart, Dante will have to decide not only how to fight – but what to fight for. Follow the story of one who had never tasted victory before.

For a thousand years, Alucard had ruled supreme as the King of Vampires, The Last Nosferatu. His Authority, irrefutable, until the Night of the Cursed Blue Moon. Felled by the hand that he fed, Alucard braves his fate but is Reincarnated by a system into the body of a Dhampir, a lesser Vampire in the kingdom of Deaglix, ruled by humans. His very existence is a flaw to fate and might as well change the world as they all knew it. The adversary of fate himself. But little does he know that his actions so far have not been entirely his choice. Will he reclaim his throne or will he... Hmmm. Stay tuned to find out.

Darkness rules the land since the sacred order of the Paladin vanished for to the point their tales are now but legends and none now live who’ve seen a Paladin let alone known someone who has. Maybe they never really existed but if they do the people of Arcadia Nine could really use their help. This is the tale of a young man who chooses that weather they are real or not he was done being pushed around and would from this point forward stand up against the darkness.

In a world once protected by the eternal Guardian God, peace shattered when the deity met an inexplicable and untimely death. With the divine order broken, the land plunged into chaos. From the ashes of tranquility, a trial known as "The Stage" was born—a brutal contest where the most powerful beings of creation vie to shape the future. Constellations, ancient entities from across myth and legend, descend from their celestial realms to offer their blessings, each seeking to crown their chosen vessel as the next Guardian God. A new age teeters on the brink, its fate hanging on the outcome of this grim selection. Amid the strife, a lone figure rises—blessed by an unnamed Constellation, shrouded in mystery. Burdened with the mantle of destiny, this vessel must navigate a world consumed by power struggles, betrayal, and the looming shadow of an ancient secret, all while contending for the right to rule as the new Guardian God.

{Check out my new novel, Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

In the world where appearances are everything, where beauty and success defines one's worth, two souls navigating their lives under veils of perfection. To the outside world, there life was peaceful and as flawless as picture painted with smile and wealth. But behind there mask, both carried pain; A pain of betrayal, Hatred, Distrust and Secrets that no one could imagine.

In a world where suicide is considered salvation, Clara refuses to give in. The Sweepers hunt down anyone who resists, enforcing a brutal law: If you can't do it, we will. But what started as a movement fueled by bored billionaires spirals into something far darker. Clara uncovers a chilling secret—humanity’s extinction was never the end goal. The real plan? A new race of AI-enhanced beings, designed to replace mankind forever. With the last remnants of free will slipping away, Clara must decide: Destroy the AI overlords, even if humanity is already erased? Or risk becoming part of a race with absolutely no free will.

Stranded. Adrift, in this godforsaken land—where the sky stretches too wide, the earth feels too foreign, and the moon above is a quiet witness to your solitude. Vast emerald forests stretch beyond the horizon, endless oceans whisper secrets to the wind, and mighty empires rise and fall in splendor, power, and ruin. Even magic—fleeting, elusive, a mere glimmer in the dark—still lingers. Just enough to tempt the desperate and the dreamers alike. This world calls to you, sings sweet promises, lures you in—until you’re ensnared, bound, lost to it forever. It is beautiful. Breathtaking. And yet, it grinds you down. Bit by bit, like the tide wears away stone. For in this world, no matter how far you run, no matter how far you wander—the road ahead is always paved with violence. There is no mercy. No escape. Only the slow, inevitable descent.

Since your already here, take a look at the story, u may like it A girl named emily was born in a rich family, and got hated because she was the reason of her mother's death, after multiple years of torturing she ran away from her house and got in school to just get always bullied by everyone again, she still had hope that she will feel happiness but one of her classmates was a psychopath, and tortured her in unbelievable ways until she lost her hope, and drowned in despair, but after she realized that her existence was useless and that a car was going full speed at the girl who made her lose her hope, she decided to sacrifice herself, but she still failed and both of them died, emily throught it was the end, but she realized she was reincarnated into another world, and decided that she will feel true happiness in her new world whatever what happens. Cover by: IG acc: by_yaah_ I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

*old monster* offers a gripping journey into the heart of Chinese Xianxia (immortal hero) fantasy. This tale masterfully weaves vengeance, Daoist philosophy, and supernatural intrigue into a world where cultivation realms determine power—and survival.

After the judgment, the ire of God was revealed with the words: "Be cast unto eternal damnation!" And so it was that humans and jinns alike found themselves scattered across the Nine Circles of Hell, left to burn and suffer for eternity. Until after an untold number of eternities, an angelic voice called out, announcing God's decree: "One soul shall earn the chance to return to grace." Humans and jinns found a shimmering screen appear before their eyes, tallying their sins and something called 'Fragments of Divinity'. "Cleanse away your sins," said the voice. "Do what must be done!" Now, a human known as Wretched Nameless One—the only human found in the Ninth Circle—sets out on a journey to claim his spot in Heaven, tasked with fighting hellish monsters and devilish hell-dwellers competing to return to grace. Will he escape eternal torment and rise to grace or return to the everlasting cleansing fire once more?

Zeice Robert, seorang penulis muda berusia 20 tahun asal Spilantula, merasa kecewa dan lelah dengan dunia kepenulisan. Meski dikenal berbakat, dia harus menghadapi kenyataan pahit di mana ide-idenya yang orisinal sering kali dicuri oleh penulis senior. Ketika dia mengunggah karyanya, tak jarang ide-idenya dipakai oleh mereka untuk membuat cerita dengan genre yang sama, sementara dia dianggap sebagai plagiaris. Meskipun berbakat, Zeice merasa dirugikan, terasing, dan diabaikan dalam dunia literasi yang penuh kemunafikan ini. Akhirnya, dia memutuskan untuk menyerah dari dunia author dan mencari kegiatan lain yang lebih bisa memberikan kedamaian batin. Namun, Fleurine Vexia, teman dekatnya yang juga sahabat, tidak membiarkannya menyerah begitu saja. Fleurine yang selalu mendukung Zeice, merasa prihatin dan mencoba untuk meyakinkannya bahwa dunia kepenulisan masih ada ruang untuknya. Meskipun penuh kekecewaan, Zeice akhirnya menyadari perasaan mendalamnya terhadap Fleurine. Dalam momen yang penuh perasaan, dia mengungkapkan cintanya pada Fleurine, yang juga diam-diam memiliki perasaan yang sama. Meski sedikit canggung, kedekatan mereka semakin terasa, dan hari itu menjadi awal yang baru bagi hubungan mereka, meskipun perjalanan Zeice dalam dunia penulisan masih penuh tantangan.

she only belonged to him

Synopsis In a world where forgotten names are whispered among the trees, a grieving brother named Elias ventures into the mysterious Forest of Forgotten Names to find his sister, Lila, who vanished without a trace five years ago. The forest is no ordinary place—its trees are alive, their leaves rustling with the stolen memories of those who have disappeared. Elias soon discovers that the forest feeds on the names of the lost, erasing their identities from the world. But when he finally finds Lila, she doesn’t recognize him—or even her own name.

Things aren't looking good for Alexandra, an 18 year old girl who wished to live a normal life with no complications. But, this seemingly normal life is thrown into chaos as the remnants of her past keep on catching up to her.

The world is dead. Now, Elias Carter must decide if it deserves to be reborn. Once a software engineer, Elias awakens in the ruins of an underground research lab to find Earth reduced to a graveyard. The sky glows with radiation, cities lie in shattered silence, and the only things left moving are the horrors that now rule the wasteland. Alone, hunted, and burdened by the ghosts of his past, Elias believes he is the last human alive—until he discovers a reason to keep going. A hidden map points to a final outpost, humanity’s last chance at survival. But the road there is a gauntlet of deadly obstacles: rogue AI war machines, mutated predators, and the slow, merciless grip of radiation. His only ally is Athena, an advanced AI with her own secretive agenda. Trusting her might be a mistake. But without her, he won’t survive. As Elias fights to reclaim what was lost, he faces a choice that will define the future: Is humanity worth saving? And if so… at what cost?

Thirty years ago, a great battle shook the borders of the Yangtze River Coast. Two ancient powers, the Dragon Clan and the Tiger Clan, fought until blood flowed down the coast. That battle ended the life of the Dragon Clan's Ancestor, marking an absolute victory for the Tiger Clan, but leaving behind an undying grudge. Twenty-seven years passed, and the Dragon Clan's revenge burned again. In the shadow of their fallen ancestors, they return, bearing the embers of war to avenge lost honor. Lei Bai and Lei Yu, are two brothers who know nothing about the bloody grudge passed down by their parents' Clan. However, a cruel fate binds them in an unavoidable battle—to kill for the Clan or protect for the sake of the same blood.

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

Self love for beautiful imagination.

After spending too much time in front of the tv. I realized that my life was a joke. I ruined my apartment. Messed up and in tears. The TV flickered on with a bizarre message... "You've been selected for the Intergalactic Game Show!" Before I could realize what it meant, I was slammed through 3 floors of my apartment building, and taken into space. Abducted, and forced into sick games. If only I knew what would happen sooner...

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

The mountains are wise and old. they witness many things, things that are unwritten, abandoned by history. One of them is the story of an old man. Who is powerful yet doubtful. he doesn't understand his true self. and hopes to find it, in this strange place we call earth with some strange creatures we call humans.

Raon someone with a great destiny yet also a tragic one. He has been alone since he was young boy and isolated from the outside world. His grandfather was the only thing he had. When his grandfathers dies and passes on his great wealth and also his expectations. Raon doesn’t know what to do. His destiny of bringing a great change all starts from this point. It all starts from a simple wish from grandfather to grandson. Read on to learn how he uncovers the past his grandfather wanted to keep hidden. Or the elaborate schemes and secrets inside the universe that may affect both the past and future. Read on to see if he ever fulfills his grandfathers wish or if he over did that wish. Read how his life becomes more dramatic and complicated than you he could have ever thought. * My new book for this WPC has just been launched! Check it out and see if you find it intriguing! The Owner of Dawn: The Store * * Beginning of the story might be rough, however it gets better in ever possible way later in the story. * * I am open to constructive criticism and also your involvement in the story. I want to hear your ideas and thoughts * * Levels of Advanced Chapters Sneak Preview: Able to unlock 2 chapters in advanced = 1 coin Human: Able to unlock 3 chapters in advanced = 5 coins Ancient Human: Able to unlock 8 chapters in advanced = 200 coins Elf: Able to unlock 14 chapters in advanced = 500 coins + 25% off * *Paused* * Copyright 2023 Oliie. All rights reserved. *