Art And Balance

As a successful villainous BOSS, in addition to having ideas and aspirations, one must also keep in mind three points: First, grow sneakily, don't act rashly (once a villain acts rashly, they basically won't survive past three chapters). Second, you're not a good person, so be ruthless (becoming more evil will make you three times stronger, while redemption weakens you by seven times). Third, remember the two points above. The moment you forget them, your end is probably on its way.

Alex is a 13 Years old boy who suddenly got a system. Follow him living the life of a student, but also someone who got chosen by an unknown force, finishing mission and achieving new heights a regular human can dream about. --- Author here I am not a native english speaker and I'm also horrible with my native language, in terms of writing. If I make any mistake while writing you can and I want you to correct me. I hope you find my first ever story,wich is not a school assignment, enjoyable.

The Steppeborn: The Art of War and the Broken Path The steppe was never conquered. It was unmade. The Orontai rode like wind across the grasslands, their breath bound to sky and silence, not cities or thrones. But the Zhong Empire came with iron phalanxes and talismans of fire. They did not bring war. They brought extinction. Altan was born to that vanishing. A child without elemental gift. Voiceless. Spirit-null. Unwanted. Yet when the Zhong burned the clans, he did not beg. He fought. And when his mother, the last Flamecaller, stood alone on the ridge and whispered “Run,” he obeyed. Not to survive. But to remember. Hunted and broken, he fled west to the edge of the world, a place left blank on every chart, not out of myth, but because no one who entered ever returned. There, in the forbidden abyss known only in old blood and older fear, he fell into something deeper than legend. A chasm where cultivation dies and pain speaks. When he returned, the war had changed. But so had he. As phalanx legions rise and empires tighten their grip, a different kind of war begins. Formations clash in passes narrow as memory. Shields lock. Spears break. Blood spills in the thousands. There are no gods here. No destiny. Only discipline, silence, and the will to endure. And the storm no longer comes from the sky. It rises from the chasm. "This story is also being published on RoyalRoad.com under the same title and author."

– Realms of Balance by Khelly Gold In a fractured world of elemental realms teetering on the edge of collapse, a prophecy awakens. Realms of Balance is an epic fantasy tale that follows Lee Kung, a young warrior burdened by destiny and haunted by betrayal, as he sets out to restore harmony to a universe ravaged by chaos. After the death of his mentor and the corruption of his twin brother, Lee Kang, Lee Kung discovers the truth about the Nine Realms—each sustained by ancient guardians and power stones that are now threatened by the rise of Dehaska, a malevolent force spreading darkness across reality. Accompanied by Mia, a fearless seer with a mysterious past, and Sio Jun, a half-werewolf warrior torn between blood and duty, Lee Kung must navigate treacherous temples, deadly creatures, and the emotional scars of family unraveling before his eyes. As elemental forces clash and ancient prophecies resurface, the journey transforms from a quest for balance to a battle for the soul of his own brother. Rich in lore, character conflict, and powerful magic, Realms of Balance explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and redemption in a world where light and darkness are never what they seem.

"The Academy's Worst Student Awakens: A System-Powered Martial Arts Revolution" Four years at the bottom. The martial arts department's ultimate failure. "Defective martial arts? Oh, you mean that trash? LOL" — Everyone laughed at him. But in that moment, a mysterious system window appeared before his eyes! "ANALYZE ALL DEFECTIVE MARTIAL ARTS TO CREATE PERFECT COMBINATIONS?!" System powers. Campus romance. Overpowered growth. The legend of Martial Arts Academy begins NOW. Key Appeal Points: "Underdog Reversal" - From dead last to top of the class in spectacular fashion "Unique System" - Revolutionary defective martial arts analysis & fusion abilities "Campus Romance" - Sweet love story with brilliant study partner Ji-eun "Modern Martial Academy" - Contemporary and relatable martial arts university setting "Hidden Genius Trope" - What everyone thought was worthless becomes the ultimate cheat ability "Strategic Growth" - Not just power fantasy, but calculated progression with real consequences

"Martial Arts World..." Death murmured, shocked by the turn of the events. How could he, primordial being of the afterlife, get tricked by a mere human? Not just a mere human, but also earthling, race that was weakest of the twenty realms. Death realized the extent of his mistake. An earthling had just jumped into the river of the reincarnation, where he definitely didn't belong. It was too late. The damage has been done. The matter was now out of his hands. "Kiernan Hunter..." ... Remake of the Martial Arts System, and while the concept stays the same, the story is completely different. A few names, etc, stays the same, but mostly whole new story. I've wanted to do this for a while, and now I had finally motivation to do it.

Peter is an 18-year-old high school student who seems to have it all—he’s charming, strong, and popular, especially with girls. But there’s a problem: he can’t stay faithful to anyone. He jumps from one relationship to the next, never sticking around long enough to truly care. Since he was born, Peter has struggled with depression, high blood pressure, and family problems. These issues have made it hard for him to love or commit. Now, the question is: Will he ever meet someone who truly changes his heart? Or will his problems make him more powerful and deadly.  

Seventeen-year-old Amber Winters hides behind her cityscape sketches, her confidence eroded by her mother’s critiques and a cruel high school rumor. When a new seating chart pairs her with Charles Chen, a quiet artist with a dancer’s grace, their shared table becomes a canvas for trust. As they navigate the Spring Arts Showcase—a chance at a life-changing scholarship—Amber’s precise lines and Charles’s hidden dance moves reveal truths they’ve buried. But the art room’s critique wall, scarred with anonymous barbs, whispers of betrayal. A stolen sketch, a rival’s sabotage, and a friend’s duplicity threaten to unravel their fragile bond. As Amber fights to protect Charles’s dreams, she discovers her own courage, painting a future where love and art intertwine. Charles, haunted by his parents’ unraveling, finds strength in Amber’s belief, his dance a defiant reclaiming of self. In a world where art demands truth, Amber and Charles must confront their fears, expose their enemies, and choose to be seen—together. The Art Between Us is a heartfelt YA contemporary novel about creativity, connection, and the bravery to claim your own masterpiece. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I know I've made loads of mistakes so any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Have a happy time reading :)

Power. Blood. Betrayal. Cleodora Lombardi, heiress to the feared and revered Lombardi Mafia empire, has been forged in coldness and raised in control. As the daughter of Jace Lombardi, she was trained to trust no one and fear nothing. Ruthless, calculated, and untouchable—Cleo is the embodiment of what it means to be the Mafia's future. But behind every throne lies deception. As long-buried secrets claw their way to the surface, Cleo finds herself standing on a foundation built from lies. The very people who claimed to protect her may be the ones orchestrating her downfall. In a world where loyalty is fragile and truth is a rare currency, Cleo must confront her past to survive her future. Will she rise above the betrayal—or become a casualty of her own legacy?

In the world of the Tianxuan Continent, where martial arts and Yuan Li define power and destiny, the young Mu Zi from a remote Mu manor embarks on a journey to the pinnacle of mastery. Despite being an ordinary person in her past life on Earth, Mu Zi awakens the Rebirth Seal and gains unique abilities and memories from the world of "Martial Movement Upheaval". Rejecting foreign artifacts, systems, and romance, she focuses on creating her own martial arts, striving to become a true Martial Arts Master—a figure who surpasses even the legendary Lin Dong. Raised by her adoptive father Mu Yun and close to her cousin Mu Lingsha, Mu Zi overcomes the limitations of her humble origins. Her path is filled with battles, self-discovery, and ironic reflections, where vibrant outfits hide devastating power. This is a story of independence, ambition, and the pursuit of greatness in a world where destiny chooses the chosen, but Mu Zi decides to write her own legend. Fan-fic «Wu Dong Qian Kun»

A failed fashion designer opens a controversial nude figure drawing school in Tokyo. Students come to confront trauma, identity, and intimacy. Every sketch becomes a window into repressed desire—and every pose, a confession.

The world of Martial Arts and Job Class.... It was the world where dog eat dog was normal. He entered the academy and did an awakening ritual. But to MC's surprise, he was not able to awaken. After that, Renji was deemed as the weakest as he failed his awakening. The world looked down upon him and treated him as trash. But he face slapped everyone with his Martial Arts! He will defeat everyone with his Martial arts as his goal. With that, his story of becoming the strongest will unfold. Would he last with just using martial arts in a Class dominated academy? Or not?

The Balance of Flame and Stone By BadRhitzu Born beneath the blood-colored Spiral Moon during the fabled Crimson Eclipse, twin siblings Yvonne and Kaizen entered the world as miracles or threats. Yvonne was flame incarnate, a wielder of impossible magic tied to soul and memory. Kaizen, he’s elder by mere breaths, possessed inhuman strength and a mind untouched by magic, yet bound to the earth like a living monolith. Their very existence tilted the balance of the world. To prevent catastrophe, the ancient Watchers cast six Veils of Suppression over the newborns binding their true selves, fragmenting their memories, and hiding the past lives they once lived as Ashweaver and Kael’Vorr, the legendary Veilborn. Seventeen years later, the world stirs once more. When an unseen room reveals itself deep within the fortress-city of Vaelcrest, the twins begin a slow and irreversible unraveling. As one Veil cracks, then another, the siblings must face not external monsters first but the suppressed truths of who they really are. Their powers return not through brute force, but through emotional reckoning: grief, forgiveness, rage, love, and sacrifice. Each Veil they shatter awakens something more ancient and more dangerous. Now hunted by the very Watchers who once swore to protect them, Yvonne and Kaizen journey across forgotten lands, into flame deserts, stone labyrinths, and across time-echoing ruins, seeking answers buried beneath their own skin. But some memories were hidden for a reason. And as the final Veil trembles, the Spiral Moon bleeds again. Will the twins restore balance to a fractured world? Or will they become the storm that ends it?

In a world where dreams are painted in betrayal and broken hearts, she is the canvas everyone wants to claim. Liora Solene thought art academy would be her escape — a place where she could finally leave behind the ghosts of a painful childhood. Instead, she finds herself tangled in a dangerous love triangle: A charming musical theatre major who promises freedom but hides his own wounds. A quiet film director who sees her as both muse and masterpiece. And a vengeful ex-boyfriend who refuses to let her go—even if it means destroying everything she builds. As secrets unravel and lies stack higher, Liora must fight to protect her art, her future, and, most of all, herself. In the end, the hardest choice isn’t between them. It's between who she was and who she dares to become.

From the moment i was born, we began to die.

The story is based on tragedy, action and realistic matters so if you like these genres, you'll like my novel too

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

From the moment his Nana took him to see a movie, Kai was captivated by the art of storytelling. He dreamed of becoming a famous actor and living a life of luxury, but when his Nana passed away, the one person who believed in him, Kai’s dreams crumbled. Overwhelmed by responsibility and grief, he put aside his passion to face the harsh realities of life. That is, until one fateful day when he acquires the mysterious S.T.A.R System—a powerful force that promises to hone his abilities in every realm of entertainment: singing, acting, writing, dancing, and martial arts. Determined to honor his Nana’s memory and reclaim the dream he had let slip away, Kai now aims to reach the pinnacle of Hollywood—not just for fame, but to prove to himself that he can overcome the odds stacked against him. But as he rises, Kai begins to uncover secrets about the S.T.A.R. system that challenge everything he believes about fame, success, and his own identity. Romance - Of course Action - Hell Yeah Songs - Yup Movies - Yep Face Slapping - Eventually

Slow-burn martial arts, family bonds, buried legacies, and a protagonist who refuses to cheat his way to the top. He died in Murim with poison in his veins… and woke up on Earth with nothing. Blue always felt out of place. The world called it reincarnation. He called it punishment. But when a mysterious Golden Gate opens—just for him—he's thrown back into Murim, the realm he once called home. No one remembers the name Tang Jiung. Not even his little sister, now a feared general and matriarch of the Tang Clan. To survive, Blue must hide his identity, master unfamiliar techniques, and earn his place in the Martial Alliance… while unraveling the truth behind the gates, the gods who made them, and the legacy he left behind.

A broken sword. A buried clan. A boy the world chose to forget. Once the proud heir of the Vohar Clan, Raen Vohar was betrayed, crippled, and left to rot in the ruins of his own legacy. But the swords buried in the graveyard didn’t forget him. They whispered. Now, Raen walks a path no cultivator dares tread—learning swordsmanship not from masters, but from the memories of the dead. Every blade he touches speaks to him: of battles, regrets, glory, and loss. With each whisper, Raen inherits a technique—and a piece of the soul that wielded it. But power comes at a price. The ancient sword spirits threaten to consume his mind. The elite sects brand him a heretic. And deep beneath the martial realms, a cult called the Sibilant Coil believes Raen is the vessel for a forgotten god-sword that once split the heavens. Surrounded by enemies and hunted by the past, Raen must forge his own legacy from ashes and echoes. With a broken blade and fractured soul, he will rise—not as a warrior of tradition, but as the first of a new age. The silent blade has awakened. And the world is about to remember his name.

Balance (The Silver Lining) In a world quietly unraveling, one young man stands on the fault line between who he pretends to be and who he truly is. Kai lives in a crumbling city haunted by strange awakenings — ordinary people morphing into forces of nature, shadows splitting reality, and emotions bending the laws of physics. Beneath the chaos lies a deeper question: Who are we when our inner world spills into the real one? Haunted by a mysterious figure with glowing eyes and torn between his family’s rigid beliefs and his own yearning for harmony, Kai is forced to confront his deepest fractures. As he awakens powers tied to ancient energies and hidden emotions, he learns that each ability isn’t just a weapon — it’s a mirror of the soul. But Kai isn’t alone. In this shifting new reality, everyone must face their shadows. Every fight is an emotional dance, every ability an echo of each person’s inner battle. The city becomes a living labyrinth of evolving beings, where strength is born not from dominance but from the courage to rebuild yourself from within. Balance weaves breathtaking battles with raw, intimate self-discovery. This is a story about confronting your inner darkness, rebuilding your identity piece by piece, and finding meaning in a world that demands you become more than just strong — it asks you to become whole. — Balance (The Silver Lining) isn’t just a fight for survival. It’s a journey into the soul, where every person’s transformation shapes the world around them.

Dual Cultivation is an art. The more you focus on doing the art, the worse it becomes. Only when doing it becomes part of the art itself, does one truly experience it to its fullest. You will know you understand only when you can't tell the singer from the song, dancer from the dance, and the daoist partners from the dao. This is true enlightenment in the art of dual cultivation ... The 'Naked Sword Art' is a personal skill of mine. It isn't perfect yet, but I believe it will one day be the greatest dual cultivation technique known to man. I am the fucker of mothers, stripper of daughters, and the bane of all men and husbands alike. I am a blind dual cultivator. . . . [ Tags ] R-18 | Mature | Adult | Smut | Harem | Ecchi | Hentai | NSFW | Netori | Blowjob | Anal | Sex | Threesome | Foursome | Hardcore | Feet | Thick | Thicc | Milf | Gilf | Choking | Out doors | Humiliation | Nymph | Bdsm | Fetish | Dual Cultivation | Action | Demon | Handsome MC | Weak to Strong MC | Antihero | Comedy | Wise . . . https://discord.gg/SFyWcze **Art work is not mine. If you want me to take it down please contact me**

My world called me a monster. A demon. And… they weren’t wrong. My sins alone were enough to kill me. After all, my entire squad was slaughtered… by my own hand. I was supposed to die for it. But they denied me that right. That promise. So when peace was declared, I made them regret it. I brought their kingdom to its knees… starting with their king’s head. They threw me into a cell. To be whipped. Cut. Even Burned. Scarred every inch of my body. Then... I was summoned. Dragged from one world to another, still shackled, my sins exposed for all to see. Now, they too call me a monster. A sinner bound to the Sin Art System. My title? "The Butcher of Mercy." I expected death. I welcomed it. But instead… I met her. Princess Koralei. A royal with no leash in her hand, no fear in her striking silver eyes. She defied her crown and chose me. Me... as her guard in the Kingdom Games. A monster. A killer. Her only chance to survive. I still don’t know what that means. But when I look at her… I see the chains she hides. The scars behind her smile. And for some reason… I want to break them. The Games were never meant to be fair. People like me were never meant to survive them. But if I fight… I fight for her. If I win… I might save her. And if I find who made her bleed? I’ll might just burn their kingdom to the ground… just like the last one. ------------------------------------------------------------ Writing Schedule: 4 -5 per week (1500 words chapters)

I was born with a silver coffin. A legacy forged not in gold, but in contracts, lawsuits, and corporate blood. My name is Lu Siyan, heir to the empire of the demon-king known as Father. An empire built on broken backs, smiling fangs, and boardroom executions. And today—today is the day it all begins to fall. Not with victory. Not with power. But with something far more terrifying. Failure. Glorious, theatrical, headline-worthy failure. The kind that unravels dynasties, bankrupts legacies, and makes shareholders weep into golden tissues. My vengeance is not a sword—it’s a balance sheet hemorrhaging red ink. They thought I was weak. A drama-addled heir, born to inherit, not dismantle. They were wrong. I will lose with such magnificence, even the economy will collapse in awe. And when my father sees the empire he built rot from the inside, devoured by the chaos he raised? He’ll understand. This is not rebellion. This is performance art in flames. Call it insanity. Call it legacy. I call it Act One.

Elisa, 17 ans, brillante, glaciale, et plus calculatrice que n’importe quel adulte, vit dans une ville où tout le monde semble avoir quelque chose à cacher. Quand un meurtre secoue son lycée d’élite, elle se retrouve mêlée à l’enquête... mais pas en tant que simple témoin. Eden, mystérieux, manipulateur, débarque comme une tornade dans sa vie bien orchestrée. Elle le déteste. Il la voit Trop. Entre trahisons, mensonges, et tensions brûlantes, leur relation devient un terrain de guerre — ou d’obsession. Peut-on aimer quelqu’un qu’on rêve d’anéantir ? Dans ce jeu de pouvoir où chacun cherche à dominer l’autre, une seule chose est certaine : Quelqu’un ment. Et quelqu’un va mourir.

In the Immortal Empire of Liangxi, cultivation is sacred—and bones are burned to keep the dead silent. But Liang Shen, a soul-less grave carver, hears them whisper. Born without a spiritual root, he stumbles upon the Bone Scripture, a forgotten cultivation path carved into ancient bones. With each piece he absorbs, his strength grows. So does the chorus of voices in his head. Sent to destroy him is Qin Yao, the gifted granddaughter of a sect leader. But a blood ritual gone wrong binds their fates—and their souls. As forbidden techniques resurface and history reveals its lies, the two must choose between love and annihilation. The world calls him a heretic. The heavens want him erased. But the dead remember him—and they won’t be silenced again. Bone Scripture: The Art of Decay is a dark xianxia romance filled with forbidden power, psychological tension, undead souls, and a tragic bond that may save—or shatter—the world.

In a world where Ferals—beast-like beings—are shackled by human oppression and hunted with collars, Lyra, a Feral fox with a mafia-stained past, flees a life of betrayal and bloodshed. A desperate alley fight leads her to Kai, a human martial arts prodigy consumed by perfection, and Darius, his adoptive father, a war-torn MMA trainer who once crushed Ferals in battle. Their uneasy alliance offers Lyra a chance at Bestial Mixed Martial Arts (BMMA), a brutal arena where Ferals and humans collide in savage fights, fueling a world divided by hate. Training under Kai’s deadly precision, Lyra’s feral instincts clash with his calculated strikes, igniting a rivalry that tests her pride. But as her mafia past stalks her and Kai’s secrets unravel, Lyra must conquer the ring to defy a Feral-hating society. One loss could chain her forever—or cost her life.