Archons Razor

Amid the softly falling snow in the Cold Palace courtyard, Princess Xianlan drew her final breath—silently. She had been falsely accused of poisoning the Crown Prince, brutally flogged until her body was torn, and imprisoned without a shred of mercy— all part of a cruel scheme orchestrated by Noble Consort Su Zhen, her stepmother, whose gentle appearance masked a heart of poison. Meanwhile, the Emperor of Li—the very man who claimed to love her above all—never realized that the only daughter he cherished had been crushed to death by the hands of the one he trusted most. But the heavens showed mercy. Xianlan opened her eyes once more, reborn into her eight-year-old self— in the time before everything shattered. This time… she would not be a worthless pawn in a game of power. She would become the master strategist, toppling each of her enemies one by one. With icy composure and razor-sharp wit, Xianlan hid in the shadows, slowly gathering evidence, allies, and influence within the palace. And fate brought her an unexpected ally— Feng Yuhan, Crown Prince of the Southern Yan Kingdom, known as the “Winter Tiger.” Cold, brilliant, and seemingly heartless—yet from their first meeting, something in her eyes held his gaze. Together, they moved in the darkness. Xianlan laid the plans. Feng Yuhan executed them. As the Kingdom of Li fell into the depths of political games— As vipers hissed behind silken smiles in the inner palace— As even a father’s love could be twisted by deceit— ⸻ When the phoenix returns to her nest—she will never again let anyone trample her. The will of the heavens may be written in ink… But Xianlan will rewrite fate in the blood of her enemies.

Damien Cross is your average 19-year-old college student... if “average” means dangerously short-tempered, razor-tongued, wildly unpredictable, and unreasonably clever. A charismatic loner with a chaotic streak, Damien doesn't do "normal." He does intensity—and lots of it. One mundane day, while grabbing snacks at the local store, Damien gets yanked into a glowing summoning circle alongside a stranger. The ritual? A grand magical ceremony in a fantasy kingdom meant to summon one legendary hero. Not two. Definitely not a fire-obsessed rage machine. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. The kingdom’s prophecy calls for a sword-wielding savior—but Damien? He ends up as a Fire Mage. Not just any fire mage—an overpowered one, with cataclysmic spells and infernal energy surging through him even at Level 1. Welcomed awkwardly by the royal family who summoned him by accident, Damien decides court life isn’t for him. Instead, he forges his own path, leaving the castle behind to explore a dangerous new world filled with monsters, dungeons, and madness. Along the way, he joins an adventurer's guild, helps towns in trouble, and accidentally becomes the stuff of legend—partly through heroic deeds, partly through fiery outbursts. As Damien journeys across the realm, his volatile nature and unmatched firepower attract all kinds of chaos: cults, corrupt nobles, ancient monsters, and even gods themselves. But whether it's slavers or tyrants, if you hurt someone he cares about, you’d better pray—because he’ll burn your entire world to ash. He also—completely unintentionally—starts building a harem. From demon queens to noble princesses, warrior adventurers to mischievous goddesses, women from all walks of life find themselves drawn to his insane power, charisma, and, somehow… charm? With comedy, action, romance, and absolute mayhem, Damien Cross is not your typical summoned hero. He doesn’t follow orders, doesn’t care about prophecies, and doesn’t fight for the light or dark. He is the flame that answers only to itself. Will he become a legend? Or will the world crumble under the weight of his fury? Only one thing is certain: This fire mage burns his own path.

Nathan Beck was never meant to be a hero. Life chewed him up, spat him out, and left him hollow. A ghost in his own skin, haunted by grief and disillusionment. But death offered him something else: A new viewpoint. And a question no one else was asking. Now reborn as Hidesuke Shinohara, a forgotten, F-tier “hero” in the digital world of Arc Zenith, he's granted an ominous, forbidden power: The Final Verdict System. It doesn’t hand out points. It doesn’t reward popularity. It exists for one reason alone: To pass judgment on the heroes who think they’re untouchable. In a world where saviors wear pretentious masks and villains are manufactured scapegoats, Hidesuke becomes the razor’s edge between false light and true shadow. As he climbs the twisted hierarchy of power, surveillance, and illusion, his blade becomes justice. As he hunts them one by one, his judgement zones carve truth into lies. Every sentence burns a legacy. Every sin carries a weight. And real justice finally gets a voice. - - - - - - - [ ! ] The first few chapters are evenly-paced and mostly of slice-of-life. The FVS doesn't make a real appearance until a little later, after a condition is met. [ ! ] Discord server dropping soon. —MILESTONES— 50 collection = +1 bonus chapter 50 power stones = +1 bonus chapter

In a world where divinity is both a gift and a curse, humanity walks a razor-thin line between light and darkness. Nyxir, born without his darkness, is haunted by cryptic dreams and terrifying visions of an abyss that threatens to consume him. While others tame their divinity to hunt demons born of corrupted spirituality, Nyxir’s struggle is far more intimate — a fractured soul, a sealed darkness, and an ancient force waiting to awaken within him. As forbidden powers stir, hidden factions maneuver in silence, and the earth’s protective seal weakens, Nyxir is forced to confront the monster lurking not only outside but within himself. Torn between the First Light and a growing shadow, he must unravel the truth behind the seal, the mysterious entity named Nyther, and his own destined role in a cosmic battle that could either shatter the world or bind it anew. But some sacrifices can’t be undone, and the balance of light and darkness always demands a price.

“Cast aside by my own blood. Abandoned in the cold. Betrayed for my own sins. But they should all remember one thing… I didn’t die. I became the North. And in these lands of ice and blood, I will build my kingdom, stone by stone, corpse by corpse. Through cunning, through desire, through cruelty… I will take back everything they denied me. And more.” > Banished by his own family for his treachery, the young noble Cassian is exiled to the wild, frozen North — a land ruled by the law of the strongest and the most primal instincts. His crimes? Lying, betraying, seducing, and humiliating his kin. In this world of red snow and hungry wolves, most would have frozen to death or wasted away in shame. But not him. For Cassian has no faith, no morals, no limits. With a razor-sharp mind and a poisoned tongue, he decides to turn this frozen wasteland into his own fief… and come back to haunt those who cast him out. Between political intrigue, sordid alliances, manipulation of desires, and merciless war, Caelan uses every weapon at his disposal — whether it’s the chessboard, the bedroom, or the dagger in the dark — to conquer the North… and then the entire kingdom. The throne doesn’t go to the one who deserves it… but to the one who dares take it. [This story contains mature themes, violence, and explicit scenes. Reader discretion advised.]

After uncovering the royal family's darkest secret, its blood rituals that feed demon generals, Royal Guard Captain Ethan Cole is branded a traitor and executed. But death isn’t the end. Offered a second chance by the ancient Kingmaker Blade, Ethan awakens in his 16-year-old body with all his memories intact. The academy he once studied in now stands revealed as a breeding ground for future demon vessels. To survive and prevent the kingdom's fall, Ethan must infiltrate its ranks, gather cursed Divine Weapons, and outmaneuver nobles already possessed by demonic forces. As enemies wear the faces of royalty and allies hide blades behind smiles, Ethan walks a razor-thin line between savior and monster. Every battle costs him time. Every victory accelerates his decay. And the power he gains might be exactly what the demons want. In a world where the past repeats and power has a price, Ethan must answer one question: How far would you go to fix the future… if you knew it would break you?

In a post-apocalyptic world where multiple energy systems coexist, a group of game players obsessed with endless grinding emerges. Every day when Cheng Shaofeng wakes up, his first goal is to make this world… a little more like a video game. [Clone Production Chamber], [Loot Generator], [Attribute Conversion Tower], [Smartwatch Communication Station]… Toxic knife storms cutting through zombies, the Black Skeleton Legion employing the classic “Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao” strategy, and storm totems automatically grinding tentacles… one creative player move after another. Flame Assault Troopers, Summoning Mystics, Whirlwind Dancers, Dual-Pistol Tacticians, Celestial Archons… with hundreds of unique professions created. The players exclaim: “This game is so grind-heavy! I find new materials every day!” “There are tens of thousands of skill combinations, and I can even learn skills from random passersby. I’m going to max out the skill wall at the base!” “Enough talk, the Lord just announced a new map has opened. I’m going to speedrun the dungeon and write a guide for the others to farm it!” “The world boss has appeared, everyone, let’s grind it together!” Watching the players grind until their eyes turn red, Cheng Shaofeng shrugs: “You can see for yourself, it’s not that I want to rule the apocalypse—it’s just that they can’t stop grinding!”

For ten long years, Adam was a prisoner within his own body, paralyzed and helpless, silently observing a world he couldn't interact with. As his life finally ebbed away, connected to hospital machines, his last conscious thought wasn't one of peace, but a desperate, burning wish hurled into the void: If I get a second chance, let me be the strongest. The universe, in its mysterious ways, answered. Adam was reborn, not into light, but into an infinite, suffocating darkness. Yet, within this void, he discovered an astonishing truth: he possessed unimaginable power. Reality itself seemed to bend to his mere thought; he could conjure wonders or horrors with a whim. He was, by all measures, the most powerful entity imaginable. But this godlike power came with a cruel twist – he was utterly trapped, unable to escape the encompassing darkness. His prison, he soon grasped, wasn't empty space. It was the consciousness of another being. He was an unseen passenger, a silent god locked within the mind and soul of Eric, the unassuming Third Prince of a kingdom unknown to Adam. Eric, frail and seemingly ordinary, was completely unaware of the cosmic powerhouse dwelling within him. Adam's initial goal was simple: escape or seize control. But a chilling revelation halted his plans – his existence was inexplicably tethered to the prince's fragile life. If Eric died, Adam's own newfound power, perhaps even his very being, might shatter. A reluctant protector was born from a desperate prisoner. Now, Adam walks a razor's edge. He subtly guides and shields his unwitting vessel, Eric, from the dangers of court intrigue and hidden enemies, intervening with earth-shattering displays of power only when Eric faces certain death. These brief, terrifying moments where the "weak" prince unleashes godly might leave the world baffled and fearful, whispering legends of the prince's hidden potential. To navigate this precarious existence and perhaps forge a path to his own freedom or dominance, Adam devises a unique tool: a 'System' granted to Eric. Is it a gift to empower his host, a means to strengthen the vessel for eventual takeover, or a dangerous gamble with unforeseen consequences? As Adam fights unseen battles, protecting Eric while plotting his own endgame, questions linger. Can he ever break free? Will Eric discover the terrifying truth of his inner 'guest'? And what will happen when the world realizes that the power shaking kingdoms doesn't belong to the prince, but to the ancient, godlike entity trapped inside him? His journey is one of immense power bound by frustrating confinement, a hidden war fought within a single soul, where the fate of a prince and the ambition of a captive god hang in the balance.

"You don’t get to the top by playing hero. You get there by playing dirty.... just like presidents run countries." Tanaka, known on the streets as The Blacksmith, is a rising force in the world of superheroes. With a combat rating of 46.3 and a past shrouded in shadows, he's already a legend in the making. When he moves to America and signs with Horizon Heroes..... the world's most powerful superhero agency, he sets his sights on one goal: dethrone the world’s #1 superhero, Firepower. But the spotlight hides secrets. Behind the fame and heroism lies a brutal world of corruption, ego, and power plays. The line between heroes and villains is razor-thin, and The Blacksmith has no intention of staying clean. To become the greatest, he’s willing to burn everything down. Power. Lies. Legacy. Follow The Blacksmith’s ruthless rise to the top in a world where saving lives might cost your soul. ***************************************** THANK YOU FOR DECIDING TO READ THIS BOOK. THE PACING IS PROBABLY SLOW AT FIRST. I RECOMMEND READING THE FIRST TEN CHAPTERS AT LEAST BEFORE DECIDING TO QUIT. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BOOK BY ADDING IT TO YOUR LIBRARY AND VOTING WITH POWER STONES. .......... Discord:https://discord.gg/fQEp8P3m

Birth rates are decreasing. Hope is vanishing. The world has gone gray. Humanity, drifting in quiet collapse, receives an email. Every person on Earth. Simultaneously. The Aegis Mandate. Disguised as a cosmic aptitude test, it triggers The Incident of Separation—a global psychic cataclysm that erases identities, wipes memories, and divides all survivors into three factions: Law, Neutral, and Chaos. Overnight, cities become battlegrounds. Apartments become dungeons. Ordinary people become monsters—or the ones who hunt them. Ragnar Vhagar was just a loner university student. Now, thanks to a system he didn’t ask for, he’s a newly minted Demon King, locked in a crumbling apartment with goblins under his sofa and a glowing soul crystal next to his frozen peas. His new job? Build a deadly domain, defend it from invading “Heroes,” and somehow level up fast enough to not die. Alongside him is Isabelle Thorne, a razor-sharp warrior of few words and one very sharp sword. Their reluctant alliance, born in blood and snark, evolves into trust—and maybe something dangerously close to affection—as they rise together through the layers of the game-like world they’re trapped in. With each conquered domain and defeated boss, Ragnar realizes the truth: the dungeons aren’t meant to crown a winner. They’re meant to break the players. The Law faction wants control. The Chaos faction craves destruction. But Ragnar? He wants something they’re all too afraid to say out loud: Freedom. In the ruins of Kanta’s ogre stronghold, Ragnar and his misfit warband take their biggest step yet—claiming a kingdom, unifying a fractured system, and preparing for what comes next. The Heroes are watching. The gods are stirring. The world is watching a war. And somewhere deep beneath it all... Ragnar is rewriting the rules.

Oxford, 1893. She’s the chaos he never planned for. He’s the silence she can’t quite break. When sharp-tongued student Iris Evelyn collides with cold, brilliant lecturer Edward Ashcroft, sparks don’t fly—they simmer. In whispered arguments. Glances across bookshelves. Letters never sent. Between debates and unspoken feelings, they orbit each other—too close to stay untouched, too distant to name what’s growing between them. But in a place like Oxford, love isn't a possibility. It's a liability. And the closer they get, the more it threatens to destroy them both. A slow-burn academic romance with razor-sharp banter, quiet heartbreak, and two people who were never supposed to feel this much.

Set in early 1990s Lyon, Ripples of the Rhône follows Lydia Shaw, an 18-year-old orphan racing to her Baccalauréat finals when she witnesses a stroller plunging into the churning Rhône River. Her split-second decision to rescue the drowning mother and child costs precious exam time – until a documentary crew captures the act, convincing strict Professor Laurent to admit her moments before deadline. The heroic deed earns Lydia a spot on Riverside Stories, Lyon’s beloved TV series, where she earns her first paycheck and collides with Gavin Sterling – the artistic rebel she’s secretly sketched in her notebooks for years. Their summer blossoms amid Lyon’s traboule courtyards: Gavin teaching her to trace Renaissance frescoes, Lydia grounding his restless spirit. But when both win scholarships to Sorbonne University, Gavin vanishes overnight with only a tainted farewell: "Family obligations require my absence. Do not wait." Five years later, Lydia’s drowning in medical debts from her grandmother’s illness. Desperate, she agrees to Jonathan Chase’s contract marriage proposal: two years of staged matrimony in exchange for covered hospice care. As she signs the papers in his penthouse office, the elevator opens to reveal Gavin – now a razor-sharp executive in Tom Ford silk, scanning her thrift-store dress like a forgotten museum piece. When Jonathan’s pen touches the contract, Gavin slams his palm on the document, eyes blazing: "A marriage of convenience? Darling, I’m the only candidate qualified to ruin you properly.

Dr. Max Hamilton is a world-renowned forensic pathologist — razor-sharp, methodical, and unflinching in the face of death. In courtrooms and crime scenes alike, he’s a legend for his uncanny ability to mimic a killer’s thought process and reconstruct the final moments of a victim’s life. But while Max gives voice to the dead, his own life is stitched together with precision — hiding a past he cannot afford to exhume. Beneath his cold brilliance lies a secret buried deep, a trauma he’s dissected from memory but never escaped. When a string of murders mirrors techniques only Max would recognize — patterns never made public — suspicion starts to whisper in corners he can’t control. As the cases creep closer to his guarded history, Max is forced into a dangerous autopsy of his own silence. And this time, the dead aren't the only ones being exposed.

In the neon-drenched heart of modern Shanghai, **Qí Hǔ**—a former orphanage protector turned reclusive silk merchant—guards lethal secrets behind his shop’s dusty shelves. When the criminal syndicate **“Nightingale Loom”** resurfaces, leaving cobalt silk threads at grisly crime scenes, Qí Hǔ is dragged back into a war he thought he’d buried. Forced to reunite with his estranged found family—a tech billionaire, a ruthless fashion CEO, and a loyal detective—he must confront the ghosts of his violent past. Their mission ignites when **Liú Xīngchén (柳星辰)**, China’s most luminous actress, joins their ranks. Haunted by her friend’s disappearance at a Loom-connected gala, she trades red carpets for shadow ops, using her fame to infiltrate high-society hellscapes where silk masks bloodstained deals. As the **“Shadow Weavers”**, they transform Qí Hǔ’s shop into a clandestine fortress, weaving traps with threads of tech, tailoring, and tactical genius. But the Loom’s mastermind watches from the glittering darkness, ready to shred their new family apart. From haunted alleyways to vipers’ ballrooms, Qí Hǔ and Xīngchén walk a razor’s edge between vengeance and redemption—where every stitch in the shadows could save Shanghai... or unravel their souls.

Jay Markov is the golden boy of St. Ivy High- Charming, and effortlessly loved. But behind the easy smiles and chaotic school days lies a truth no one can know: he's the second son of the secretive Markov family, a shadow dynasty that quietly rules the nation. Balancing ruthless family politics, rival heirs, and the warmth of friendships he desperately wants to protect, Jay walks a razor's edge between two worlds. As secrets unravel and emotions run high, one thing becomes clear— The throne he ran from... may be the one he's meant to claim.

She was once an elite assassin, feared for her cunning mind and lethal skills. After years of operating in the shadows as the infamous "White Fox," she finally allowed herself a rare break—a vacation in the comfort of her modern apartment. While relaxing in her own sanctuary, the familiar world she knew suddenly shattered when a mysterious system activated, pulling her away from everything she had known and transmigrating her into a bizarre new realm. She awakens in a land ruled by powerful beastmen, where females are rare and fiercely protected. Stripped of her modern tools yet still armed with a razor-sharp dagger and a mind honed by years of deadly work, she finds herself in a world where her survival depends on adapting quickly and completing missions given by her latent, mysterious system. Unlike the delicate women of this realm, she is ruthless, calculating, and a two-faced cold-hearted killer who will stop at nothing to conquer the challenges before her. As she tames savage beasts and navigates treacherous alliances, cryptic system texts echo in the back of her mind, urging her toward an unknown destiny. Yet, as rival forces rise and long-buried secrets resurface, an enigmatic power stirs deep within her—a power that even she does not fully understand. Amidst this chaotic world, she encounters powerful beastmen—each as dangerous as they are captivating. All wanted nothing but her. With the system's eerie commands marking her fate, if this new world seeks to control her, it will first have to survive her. When the system whispered her name, a strange sensation filled her. [Nyxaria Duneveil, the main mission has been initiated.] She felt a sudden chill creep down her spine, an odd familiarity tugging at the edges of her mind. "Nyx..aria... Duneveil? No, that's not my name… or is it? Why does it feel so strange… familiar, yet unfamiliar at the same time? If it's not my name, then... what is my name?" In this unfamiliar world, where nothing felt like home, her own name became a haze to her—like a puzzle missing a crucial piece. It gnawed at her, leaving her with an inexplicable sense of discomfort, as though something vital about herself was just out of grasp. A fleeting memory danced just beyond her reach, like a whisper from a past she couldn't recall.

Twelve-year-old Arthur knew nothing of the horrors lurking beyond the veil of reality—until the night they came for him. His home became a slaughterhouse, his family erased by monstrous entities that defied comprehension. He should have died with them. Instead, he was taken. Dragged into an abyss beyond human understanding, Arthur found himself imprisoned in a realm ruled by three beings who called themselves gods. They toyed with him, pushing him past the edge of despair, waiting for him to break. But some souls are not so easily shattered. In the depths of his suffering, something ancient stirred within him—the Eye of Wrath. A power as insatiable as the hatred burning in his heart. With it, he turned from prey to predator, slaughtering his captors and clawing his way back to a world forever changed. But revenge is never so simple. The power he wields is not unique. It is one of seven Eyes of Sin, relics of a forgotten war, cursed gifts passed down through those fated to defy the natural order. And he is not the only one who bears them. The truth unravels before him through Camila, the Chronicler of Sins, an enigmatic guide who speaks of a greater battle—of eleven hidden clans moving in the shadows, of the coming war against the Soul King, the last guardian standing between the world and eternal ruin. Arthur is no hero, but fate has bound him to this conflict. He possesses Three of the seven Eyes, an anomaly in a game rigged by forces far beyond him. With enemies closing in and allies as dangerous as the foes he faces, Arthur walks the razor’s edge between salvation and damnation. The path ahead is drenched in blood, betrayal, and the cold certainty that power demands a price. But in a world where strength is the only law, the question remains—will he be the one to change fate, or merely another pawn swallowed by the abyss

I will be posting this story on royalroad.com under the name [Chain Of Earth: Legacy Of The Black Hole.] *** Earth is broken. Humanity is doomed. And one boy’s power could end it all—or save it. In the ashes of a shattered world held together by chains, survival demands a Talent, a Class, and a ticket to the stars. An orphan branded “bastard,” a child born from a woman casted away Grimhammer Family due to brutal power games, Elias clawed his way from the gutters of Six Clover Nation to the pinnacle of genius—only to Awaken a Talent that could unravel reality itself: SSS-Rank Black Hole. Now, the very Grimhammers that once abandoned him clamor to control his cataclysmic power. World leaders debate executing him. And a shadowy alliance of unknowns and monsters sees him as either humanity’s hope… or its final doom. But Elias is no one’s puppet. Haunted by a mother’s sacrifice and a father’s legacy, he’ll walk a razor’s edge between destruction and salvation. With Earth fracturing beneath his feet and enemies closing in, Elias must master the unmasterable: bend gravity, defy fate, and wield a black hole’s infinite hunger—without becoming the monster they all fear. This is a universe where power is prison and blood is currency, one wrong move could devour worlds. But Elias Grimhammer doesn’t play by their rules. --- Harbinger of Doom asked in deep reverberating voice, "What will you do with the power that can eat the sun?" ***** I will be posting this story on royalroad.com under the name [Chain Of Earth: Legacy Of The Black Hole.]

In an Omniverse where Divine Judgment is a lie, thirteen rebels rewrite their fate across time before the Archon traps their souls within the wheel of Samsara. Narrative energy permeates everything, giving vibration to life. Deities and Celestials harvest mortal spirits to expand their Pantheon and Constellation. On a planet where the war between Androids and Humanity has destroyed what remains of the eco-system, a corrupted government constructs a dome city to protect humanity across the entire planet, yet it serves as a cage disguised as a Utopia. An apocalypse orchestrated by the Solar System's Elite to maintain their power structure. In a solar system characterised by false democracy and absolute tyranny and a multiverse ruled by a false god known as the Archon. What will you do to escape them? Einsamer Stern, a boy, bearing the appearance of an Android, embodies the roles of savoir, destroyer, liar, and fool, daring to challenge what lies beyond the veil. Will Einsamer Stern achieve his absolute idea of freedom, or will he save his people from suffering and sin? A never-ending story will finally reach its conclusion, transitioning from fantasy to metaphor to reality. @ALL RIGHT RESERVED @VISAL_WORD_SMITH (Visal W.S)

Fragments of an Unwritten Fate In a world scarred by ancient wars and forgotten gods, fragments of fate lie scattered — waiting to be claimed. A broken group of wanderers sets out on a perilous journey to defeat the Archs, powerful beings that stand between humanity and survival. As the shadow of the ultimate enemy, Archon, looms ever closer, blood will be spilled, loyalties tested, and destinies rewritten. Magic, betrayal, and the weight of unseen forces collide in an epic tale where even the smallest choices can shatter entire worlds. Step into a story of brutal battles, fleeting laughter, and the heavy cost of hope — where the line between hero and monster fades with every step forward.

A fantasy world teetering on the edge of an industrial revolution. Where smoke rises, gears turn, and yet no invention rivals the power of the Sorcerers. Beneath the surface of progress lie forgotten histories and truths buried by the enigmatic Protogenoi. Who pulls the strings behind our fates? Who pens the stories we believe are our own? Set during an inspired alternative early 1800s, this low-fantasy realm is alight with the first embers of progress, yet still steeped in Mysticism, Occultism, ancient Spells, Sacred Artifacts, and creatures born from the forgotten depths. No matter how brightly the fires of reason burn, the unknown always waits beyond the light. Follow our travelers, their destinies bound by invisible threads, as they uncover the secrets of the Protogenoi and the Ancient Archons. All they while they slowly develop powers due to the Lineages of the Mythological Creatures of Old.

In a dying world consumed by hell’s corruption, Zion stands as the last beacon of light—a holy fortress guarded by the Archmen, Yahweh’s wrath made flesh. Among them, Hael, the Archon Primus, is an unstoppable force of divine fury. But when a mysterious Witch unleashes a tide of demons and twisted zealots, Hael is drawn into a war beyond the sacred walls. Teaming with Mary, a rogue warrior with secrets of her own, Hael ventures into cursed lands where forests hunger and demons wear human smiles. As he uncovers the Witch’s sinister designs, he must confront a truth that could shatter Zion’s faith: even the righteous can fall—and hell’s greatest weapon is temptation. Blending gritty biblical fantasy with heart-pounding action, this tale explores faith, fury, and the cost of survival in a world where the line between savior and monster is written in blood.

Born under the Triune Celestial Convergence, Jian Feng wields power no mortal should possess. The Nine Serenities Jade chooses him, breakthroughs come effortlessly, and treasures fall into his hands as if guided by fate. But every blessing is a chain, recorded in the Ledgers of Mandate that bind his soul to the heavens. To defy these Debt-Bonds invites catastrophic Tribulation; to obey makes him a pawn in a cosmic game. When a cryptic summons from the Ministry of Karmic Ledgers calls him to the Court of Dust and Ashes, Jian Feng steps into a labyrinth of celestial politics and ancient secrets. The Veiled Star Marquis, a disgraced Heavenly General, offers a path to repay his first debt—the Stolen Constellation Pearl, hidden in the Vermillion Bird Legion’s vaults. But every deal tightens the chains, and every choice risks his soul. From the jade peaks of the Argent Moon Sect to the starlit halls of immortal power, Jian Feng must navigate Ministries, Heretical Heavens, and ancient covenants. With three monumental debts to settle before the next Convergence, he walks a razor’s edge between freedom and servitude. Can he shatter the chains of the Celestial Ledger, or will he become the key to a new cosmic order?

In the dead of winter, beneath a bleak sky, a lone child flees through a vast, snow-covered forest, chased by men whose swords gleam with deadly intent. His breath is ragged, his steps faltering, but he doesn’t dare slow down. With every crunch of snow beneath armored boots drawing closer, the child knows he’s running out of time. When a single misstep sends him tumbling to the frozen ground, all seems lost. His pursuers close in, their blades raised, ready to strike. But something stirs in the shadows of the forest, something ancient, something watching. The chase may have ended, but the story is just beginning.

Synopsis: The Order of Shadows and the Legacy of the Shadow Child In the somber kingdom of Lysareth, threatened by a blight of wilting and a deadly insomnia known as "The Unveiling," a ten-year-old orphan named Etan Luwin struggles to find his place. Abandoned at the enigmatic Shadow Gate with a mysterious mark on his left palm, Etan was recruited by the cold and strict Order of Shadows, a brotherhood of spy-mages who view him as a mere tool for his innate abilities to manipulate shadows. Under the tutelage of Master Alaric, Etan masters stealth, the whispers of darkness, and illusions, though each use of his powers brings him closer to the paranoia of the "Echo of the Dark Night," the whispers of the minor demons imprisoned within his mark. Etan's life takes a dark turn when, accidentally, his mark reacts to an ancient parchment, revealing a symbol identical to his own and a chilling connection to the Draining Machine, a legendary artifact threatening to consume the kingdom's life force. This machine is the centerpiece of Veylan Mordrake's plan, the Archon of Shadows, a noble demon obsessed with resurrecting his deceased wife, Elandra, by breaking ancient pacts that maintain the balance between life and death. Now, Etan, the "Shadow Child," must infiltrate Nymorgath, the twisted underground citadel of the Shadow Court, to steal the fragments of the "Umbral Heart" –the Draining Machine's blueprints– guarded by treacherous heroes. Only by mastering his own darkness and the dangerous whispers of his mark can Etan unravel the legacy of his abandonment and prevent Lysareth from being consumed, left... abandoned to death.

After a fatal car accident, Alaric awakens in a new world—reincarnated as the banished prince of a mighty empire. Cast aside at sixteen and exiled to a desolate, barren city, he is left with nothing but his wits . However, fate grants him an extraordinary advantage: access to the Library of Archons, a vast repository of knowledge. Armed with wisdom from another world, Alaric must navigate treacherous politics, ruthless enemies, and the harsh realities of ruling a forsaken land. With every decision, he inches closer to transforming his crumbling domain into a powerhouse—one that could challenge the empire itself. But ambition is a double-edged sword, and as his influence grows, so too does the target on his back. Can Alaric carve his name into history, forging an empire of his own? Or will the shadows of betrayal and war consume him before his legend even begins?

“He was the chaos in the classroom. She was the calm between questions.” At a bustling high school tucked somewhere between dusty chalkboards and whispered ambitions, two toppers clash silently in every test, every rank, every glance. Izhaan — charming, brilliant, and a bit unruly — has always been the center of attention. Darakhsha — graceful, disciplined, and razor-sharp — arrives like a storm wrapped in silence. As they rise through the academic grind of class 9, an unspoken rivalry forms—fiery, tense, and laced with something neither of them is ready to admit. But behind every mark sheet and stolen glance lies a story far bigger than school competitions. A story of growth, trust, silent longing... and a journey where two hearts may just rewrite their destinies. Takraar Se Taqdeer Tak is a tender coming-of-age tale that captures the magic of school life, the quiet intensity of first emotions, and the strength it takes to choose your own path—even when the world draws lines in places it shouldn’t.

In his past life, Mo Liang  was born a commoner in a patriarchal martial world. He was a talented martial artist—disciplined, calculating, and destined for greatness. But the woman he trusted most, his senior martial sister and first love, betrayed him. She used his secrets to rise in power, left him crippled, and discarded him like broken pottery. Mo Liang died alone, despised, and consumed by bitterness. His final wish? "Let me never be fooled by a woman again." But fate has a twisted sense of humor.Mo Liang awakens in a foreign world—one where everything is reversed. In this land, women rule the martial world, inherit sects, lead armies, and cultivate with power. Men are ornaments, symbols of grace and purity, expected to obey and submit. The world reveres strength in women and virtue in men. He is now Sima Rin , a 10-year-old boy from the noble yet declining Sima Clan  of the Northern Murim Alliance. The clan was once known for its fierce female warriors and refined male courtiers, but now it stands on the brink of ruin—politically weakened, economically strained, and hunted by ambitious rivals.Rin is stunning—angelic face, porcelain skin, long flowing hair, and soft-spoken charm. Everyone sees him as the precious little son of a ruined clan: someone to protect, marry off, or control. But inside this fragile vessel lives the soul of Mo Liang—the cold, jaded cultivator who once survived hell. He refuses to live bound by silk chains and smiling lies. Behind his gentle eyes, he observes the matriarchal world with razor precision. He begins training in secret—drawing from manuals, abandoned techniques, and relics of a forgotten era where power had no gender. He will rise. Not as a “son” to be wed. Not as a pawn in political games. Not as a flower to be admired.

The world died in fire and hunger. Not the slow death of time, nor the patient decay of empire, but in one great convulsion, a sickness let loose like a rabid dog to consume the weak and clear the board. That was The Compact’s plan. Cull the herd, raise the shepherds. They made the Novans for that purpose—gods wrapped in flesh, towering over men with their turquoise eyes and minds sharper than razors. They were designed to lead, to rule, to rebuild the world in The Compact’s image. But first, the world had to burn. So The Compact unshackled the virus. The Eaters came. And the world ended. Yet, in the ruin, three souls move against the tide. Briggs Alabo, nine years old, a scientist, a genius, a monster. One of The Compact’s prized minds, his hands shaped the very plague that tore the world apart. But now, he’s lost, alone, hunted—trapped outside the walls in a world of his own creation. And for the first time, he sees the world not as numbers, but as faces, as screams, as dying prayers. He is small. He is weak. But he is not done. Cassandra, a university student who thought life was a path you walked at your own pace. But the world doesn’t ask permission. It takes, it devours. And now, she runs, she fights, she survives. She does not know that the architects of this ruin whisper her families name in their halls. Hamza, a survivalist, a man prepared for the end of days—but not for what came after. Not for the Eaters, nor for the horrors men become when the rules turn to dust. He thought the greatest war was against the dead. He was wrong. Their paths should never have crossed. But fate is a patient spider. Captured after a brutal fight with a Novan, Cassandra and Hamza are taken to The Compact’s hidden bastion. And there, a secret is laid bare—Hamza is not just a man. He is a legacy. The son of General Hamza Tarfa, the first and deadliest Novan ever created. A man thought dead by Hamza, a legend of the Compact gone rogue, a warlord building a force to tear The Compact down. Now, Hamza must choose. Will he kneel to The Compact and build their utopia? Or will he stand with a father who left him behind, a father who now seeks to burn the false gods from their thrones? Meanwhile, Briggs returns home—or what’s left of it. The Compact’s halls are empty. The man made gods have fled. And in their place, wolves. Bandits rule the ruins, their leader a beast of a woman called Anansi. Briggs, small and breakable, is given his first lesson in real survival. He does not break. He does not beg. He wins. But he is not alone. The General has found him. And war is coming.

Title : "A Line Drawn Between You and Me" also called as "Rivals In Love" Chapter update: Every Thursday's and Sunday's. Synopsis: At Hua Xing International Business Academy—Shanghai’s most elite MBA college where business empires are bred and reputations are currency—Li Wei has always reigned supreme. Brilliant, composed, and endlessly driven, she’s topped every academic ranking since her first day. As the daughter of a powerful and toxic family, and the heir to the Li Group's corporate throne, failure has never been an option. Especially not in a college where her father sits on the Board of Directors and her family name practically built the east wing. Then comes Zhang Rui. A transfer student from Australia with a charming smile, razor-sharp intellect, and zero interest in playing by legacy rules. He doesn’t know Li Wei—or the unspoken rule that she always comes first. But when his name unexpectedly appears at the top of the student ranking board, knocking Li Wei to second place for the first time ever, a silent war begins. To the world, they’re rivals—cold stares in lecture halls, tense silences during group projects, and a battlefield of wit and pride. But beneath the surface, there’s more than rivalry brewing. Li Wei is drawn to Rui’s warmth, a stark contrast to the emotional emptiness of her world. Rui, in turn, is fascinated by the fortress she’s built around herself—and the vulnerability she hides behind perfect posture and sharp words. As academic pressure builds and their families’ expectations collide, secrets begin to unravel, and the line between hate and longing blurs. In a world where love is a weakness and control is everything, what happens when two rivals fall—not just in rank—but for each other? ---