Rising Gem

The World of Ephesus. A vast world plagued by Breaches containing countless Beasts of Corruption. A World on the brink of ruin as the Four Human Lineages defend the last bastions of Humanity! With the power of Gem Masters standing against the Beasts of Corruption, the flames of Humanity seek to burn ever brighter. In such a world, in the Mortal Branch of the Asmodeus Bloodline, Alexander awakens a Gem Socket that others consider defective. A Variant Gem Socket. Looked down upon by those who do not understand it, this supposed defect may just be the solution that the burning embers of humanity were waiting for. Follow Alexander as he entirely warps the perception of what a Gem Master is- as he embarks on a journey to become...The Empyreal Gem Master!

In the depths of Tobaballe, Nin Urtuan is working as hard as he can to rise up. But with so much competition, it seems like only luck will get you a better life. One day, in a seemingly unfortunate turn of events where he runs into the voluptuous and mysterious Spire-Lord, Iishar Ho. Taking Nin with her, she shows him a secret within the Crown, a means to get ahead. The path of least resistance is so enamouring.  Setting out for the shores of the Molten Sea, at the base of the holy Anvil-Peak Mountain, Nin loses himself in the wonder of it. Behind his back, another deal unfolds, luck not for him, but for those high above in the Crown. A slaver of an unknown, spine-quilled race shoots him unconscious. The slaver loads him up, ready to ship Nin and so many others off to Jherikra.  A land of towering mountains, emerald winds, arcane beauty and monstrous horror! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No rewrites going on right now. (Multi-PoV, 1st Person) For reference: (If a chapter is marked with a ---- before Base, Incline or Peak, it means it is being edited throughout the day.)

Broken and Betrayed by none other than his own blood Ethan died feeling regret to love those who were not deserving the word call love. At the last moment of his life he prayed to God to give him last chance to live for himself but at last his eyes become heavy while his heartbeat decrease slowly with burning anger and he died but who knew that he will get reborn back before a week his life start becoming real hell. Now with heart full of revenge Ethan journey began, Will he be able to get revenge and while doing so will he gain his lost self or will lose the remaining? Let's sit together to see the journey of Ethan life.........

In the near future, "New Era Biology", a global giant in genetic technology, has developed a genetically modified drug named "Wolfblood Serum", claiming that it can cure terminal illnesses and enhance physical fitness. However, the drug accidentally activates the ancient werewolf genes in humans, leading to the emergence of the "Wolfblood" group on a global scale. They possess the form of wolves, superhuman self-healing abilities, and heightened perception, but are rejected by society due to their uncontrollable bloodthirsty instincts. The protagonist, Irene (a hybrid Wolfblood with half-human and half-wolf genes), is drawn into the "Genetic Hunting Ground" - a global survival competition manipulated by a dark web organization. The participants are required to hunt down other Wolfbloods to seize genetic fragments, and the final winner will obtain the "Perfect Serum" to lift the bloodthirsty curse. As the competition progresses, Irene discovers that behind the hunting ground lies a doomsday conspiracy of New Era Biology, and her genes are actually the key to unlocking the code of human evolution.

Elian Volkov, a world-renowned model and actor with striking emerald-green eyes, has everything-fame, fortune, and admirers across the globe. But beneath the glitz and glamour, he longs for the one person who once made his world feel real: Taro Fujimura, his childhood best friend from Japan. Years have passed without contact, but Elian never forgot their bond. Determined to reunite, he travels to Japan unannounced, showing up at Taro's doorstep with nothing but memories and a hopeful heart. Taro, now a hardworking manager at a small branch of an international company, has built a modest but stable life with his mother and sister. The sudden reappearance of Elian-a man who now belongs to an entirely different world-shakes him to his core. As he struggles to process their reunion, lingering emotions and unspoken words from the past resurface, challenging everything he thought he had moved on from. However, Elian's return does not go unnoticed. A powerful billionaire with haunting ruby-red eyes, obsessed with claiming Elian as his own, watches from the shadows. With wealth, influence, and a dangerous level of obsession, he is willing to do whatever it takes to keep Elian by his side-even if it means tearing him away from Taro once again. As love, desire, and obsession intertwine, Elian finds himself caught between two forces: the warmth of a long-lost friendship that could bloom into something more and the intoxicating pull of a man who refuses to let him go. In a world where love can be both a treasure and a curse, will Elian follow his heart, or will the past and present collide, leading to a fate neither of them expected? Toxic Gems is a story of rekindled bonds, dangerous attraction, and the fine line between love and possession.

Loki woke up with no memory, stumbling out of a sealed tomb to a message of welcome by someone calling themselves Admin 0. The world around them is strange and new, yet they feels like they seems to know a lot about it, things that don't line up with that they sees. who is Loki and why are they here?

Max, a man who has chosen a different, slower path. Most active players who haven't given up on completing the game go to higher floors soon after they get unlocked, if not immediately. However, the main character thinks that there must be a reason each world is so large and detailed. There must be a reward for exploring a world thoroughly, even if it has been cleared after defeating the main boss monster. And so, he decides to stay and do what he has always loved to do in video games, explore and discover. To embark on an epic adventure. Or maybe he was simply scared in the early stages of the game. This is a deadly game after all, one in which millions are trapped.

In a world where powerful clans fight to protect humanity from the dark forces known as Oscuros, Takumi Hinoyama, a young member of the Hyakuren clan, struggles to understand his own connection to the fire spirit that courses through his veins. As massive, deadly Oscuros appear across the city, Takumi finds himself caught in the chaos and danger that threatens to consume everything. When a mysterious figure known only as Crimson begins attacking the city, his power seems far beyond anything the clans have faced before. With the president of the Hyakuren clan going missing after a confrontation with Crimson, Takumi and his companions must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind this enigmatic figure. As Takumi grows stronger and learns more about the dangerous forces at play, he must decide whether to follow the orders of his leaders or risk everything to save the president—and perhaps the world itself—from an unseen and terrifying fate.

Reynar, an 18-year-old lumberjack, has always believed his parents died in a tragic accident. But when he learns the truth, his life takes a sudden turn. Determined to uncover what really happened, he sets out on a journey filled with danger, deception, and buried secrets. As he ventures into unknown lands, every answer he finds only leads to more questions. With powerful forces working against him, Reynar soon realizes that some truths come at a cost—and that the past he’s chasing may be far more dangerous than he ever imagined. Will Reynar uncover the truth, or will the past consume him before he can?

A fight between two countries.... A war to stop a war... Can they stop those who chose violence over peace?

In the distant future where people have themselves replace body parts with cybernetics. These cybernetics can reduce their humanity which can plunge them into what's known as psychosis. These people are known as psychos due to them discriminately killing others for enjoyment. Strat is a mix between a psycho and a normal person because he can do normal things but in some moments he can turn into a psycho. And due to this, this is what caused his death. But he was regressed back into the past due to a god that granted him a system. Follow Strat as he traverse the past he regressed to with his system with the mission that the God left him with. { Word count per chapter: 800-1500 words } (any concerns or questions towards this novel please inform me about it and I'll respond accordingly to it) (I will be also posting this novel on Royal road)

"In exactly one year, everyone you love and will come to love will be destroyed forever. Will you be able to save them all, I wonder?" In a world where magic and fantasy is the norm, 17 year-old Daizen Shizaki is the only exception with a fractured 'Soul Realm', making it impossible for him to process and use his Affinity of Wind magic to his full output. He was rendered useless and unable to use magic by many in his village, and with his status shattered, he began to isolate himself from the outside world due to constant bullying and gossiping. However, things would soon change for him. When a terrifying turn of events befall his hometown, it is Daizen Shizaki's sole responsibility to prepare for the judgement day of slaughter, as he receives a haunting vision of the future. Will he be able to gather reinforcements and train hard in time for 'Armageddon', while attempting to defeat an evil cult that threatens his safety? "I want to become strong...so that I can protect both myself and the ones I care about without worry." With his resolve strengthened, a new life of adventure, danger, friendship, romance, hardships and bloodshed awaits....and it is up to him to redeem his past life of uselessness, and save the lives of many. Time is ticking, future hero. *** TRIGGER WARNING: Profanity, Blood, Some amounts of Gore. *** UPLOAD SCHEDULE: Twice a day. *** COVER ART UPDATES: ARC 2 COVER HAS BEEN UPDATED! New book cover art will be uploaded at the start of every new story arc. If everything goes well, there will be ten book covers in total. *** Rise of Redemption is a dark-fantasy web novel series and a Webnovel Spirity Awards 2025 Participant written by me, Tezukumo. As I am a newbie author, any kind but honest suggestions and feedback are deeply appreciated. Please look forward to Daizen Shizaki's downward spiral into madness! Thank you for your support!

Gabriel est un lycéen particulier, n'ayant ni passion ni amis, il se retrouve seul et suit tous ses cours à domicile . Ne trouvant pas de sens à sa vie, il a déjà tenté de se suicider mais sans succès . Un jour il entend parler d'un jeu particulier plus vraie que nature mais avec un sombre passer, intrigué il décide de se lancer quand même dans le jeu. Il rencontre Alice, une fille pleine d'énergie et de vitalité cachant un sombre secret, ils finissent par tomber amoureux. Pour la première fois de sa vie, Gabriel trouve le bonheur lorsque la réalité fini par le rattraper, Alice se fait tuée par un mystérieux guerrier, en découvrant le secret d'Alice, Gabriel est submergé par le remords et la haine, il entreprend une quête fougueuse de vengeance animé par la flamme d'un amour perdu.

Two princesses, separated at birth, battle against each other on opposites sides of the powers that rule their world. While falling in love and chasing the flame that gave her power, Ruby falls into an adventure and also falls in love with a prince exiled from his kingdom as they travel worlds and defeat the dark forces that destroyed their home world...

Born with a Heaven-Sealed Meridian, Lian Yu was fated to remain powerless. Betrayed and cast into the Abyss of Fallen Immortals, she stumbles upon the dying ember of an ancient Phoenix. Given a single choice—burn or perish—she embraces the flames and is reborn with a power unlike any other. Now, she will carve her own path, rising from the ashes to defy the heavens. But in the shadows, Xie Wushen, the feared Demon Sovereign, takes notice. Cold and ruthless to all, he finds himself drawn to the girl who refuses to break—unaware that her return will set the world aflame.

Elena, a young artisan, finds a piece of a mysterious gem said to hold immense power. As powerful people, including the dangerous Matteo, want its power, Elena must choose between her loyalty to her childhood friend Tomaso and her growing feelings for Matteo. Entangled in a mix of love, power, and destiny, Elena faces one question: can she control fate, or will it control her?

WARNING WARNING!! THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. {WSA ENTRY..} Orpheus was once a young vampire, born into a family of vampires who turned him into a werewolf through the use of black magic. This transformation created a battle within him as vampires and werewolves because of a deep-seated enmity towards each other. Orpheus struggled with this duality for thousands of years and eventually learned to live with his newfound self. However, this transformation left him ruthless and cold, instilling fear in people who worked for him. Despite his fearsome reputation, there was one exception - Camilla Grande. Camilla was a young woman in her twenties who lost her parents in a devastating car accident when she was just eighteen. She had to give up her dreams of pursuing a degree and a career in dancing to start working. However, her lack of a degree made it difficult for her to find a job in a regular office. One day, while wandering the streets, she overheard someone talking about a luxurious mansion on the other side of town that needed a housekeeper. The previous staff who worked there either got fired or left on their own accord, and no one could tell a complete story about the mysteries of that house. Camilla was about to dismiss the thought, but when she heard the amount they were offering to pay, she decided to apply. Little did she know that her decision to work at that mansion would change her life forever.

"What if the very air you breathe was magic?" Bellator: Rising is more than just a fantasy novel—it's a journey into a world where mana fuels life, kingdoms clash, and ancient prophecies threaten to tip the balance between light and darkness. Follow Niklaus Dorscha, a rebellious young prince with a sharp wit and an even sharper sword, as he navigates rivalries, dangerous alliances, and a destiny he never asked for. Expect laugh-out-loud moments, heart-pounding battles, and characters so real you'll swear you’ve met them before. There's magic that feels like science, wolves with secrets, and a talking sword that’s just as sarcastic as your best friend. If you're into stories with deep world-building, moral dilemmas, and a hero’s journey packed with humor, adventure, and a touch of chaos—this is the book for you. Embark on the adventure. Discover the magic. And find out if Niklaus is destined to be a hero… or something far darker. Hi! This is my first time sharing this, and I would love to hear your thoughts. Additionally, I recommend checking out the Auxiliary first, just to provide you with a grounding in the world. Please feel free to offer any advice or constructive criticism; I am open to all feedback. I would like to clarify that this is my original work, and I am still in the process of finishing it. Please do not steal my work. If you enjoy what you see, I have much more to share, so please let me know what you think! Thank you! Ikaris

In a world where heroes rise and villains lurk, 13-year-old Danny Harper is something far more dangerous—a meta-human who can manipulate time. Captured and experimented on by the Syndicate, a shadowy organization obsessed with controlling meta-humans, Danny is rescued by Elena and Maya, two unlikely allies who help him uncover his true potential. As he trains with the Heroes League, he hones his abilities—telekinesis, time-warping, and more—while facing relentless pursuit by the enigmatic Director. But with each battle, new mysteries emerge. A cryptic message from his future self. The truth behind his past. And a shocking revelation that changes everything he thought he knew about his powers, his enemies… and himself. Chrono Rising is a high-stakes journey of power, fate, and the cost of rewriting history. But when the truth is finally revealed, will Danny still want to change the past?

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Demons Rising is a medieval-esque fantasy novel about a young boy named Dante who feels alone and isolated growing up in his village. With the help of an old man who takes care of him until he dies, Dante discovers that he has mana veins and is capable of incredible things. He is driven to leave his village and join the kingdom's army to make a name for himself, but he must first overcome bullies, monsters, and his own limitations. Along the way, Dante discovers the truth about his past and his destiny, ultimately finding himself at the center of a battle that will determine the fate of the kingdom. (Participant for WSA 2023)

The Rising Shogun follows the journey of Shozen, a young samurai with a burning desire to fulfill a promise made to his late father: to rise to the rank of Shogun and end the war that plagues his land. Alongside his comrades, each with their own motivations and struggles, Shozen must navigate a world of treacherous politics, ancient traditions, and deadly battles. As he uncovers the true intentions of those in power, Shozen’s resolve is tested, and he must decide what kind of leader he truly wants to be. The novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the pursuit of peace in a war-torn world.

Kain is a player trapped in a world where climbing the Tower is the only way to survive. Each floor brings stronger monsters, hidden dungeons, and fierce battles. But Kain’s system is broken—he is stuck at Level 1, unable to level up like other players. Instead of growing the normal way, every time he "levels up," he remains Level 1 but gains five ability points and one skill point, endlessly stacking power. His only skill, Thieving Skill, allows him to copy any ability he encounters, making him stronger than any normal player. While most players climb for power or fame, Kain has only one goal—to save his dying sister by reaching Floor 100 and claiming the Life Immortal Elixir, the only cure for her fatal illness. But his growing power does not go unnoticed. As rumors spread of a mysterious player who can clear dungeons alone and defeat high-level monsters while still being Level 1, whispers of a legend begin to form. They call him the Rising Demon .# vol.1

Evelyn had a normal happy life until the untimely death of her mother. Her loving father soon became an abusive drunk that would constantly beat her and her older brother Mason. After years of abuse one day Evelyn and Mason managed to escape the terror of their father, when Evelyn finally snapped and killed him. Unfortunately, even though they escaped their rotten father, their lives came to a violent and early end at the hands of a cruel fate. However, when Evelyn woke up after dying, she found herself in a dark damp place. And when she broke free from what confines her, she finds herself reborn as an owl. Follow along as Evelyn lives her second life as an owl in a world of magic and mystery, as she aims to rise up and become the strongest. So, no one can ever dictate her fate again. Warning: This novel is going to be very dark in places, especially the prologue. If you are faint of heart, I recommend you not read this novel. Artwork By Radiopaque.

As a result of his Beastfolk heritage, Tyrus had taken refuge in the middle of a forest, far from others. Should he desire to explore a densely populated settlement, he would have to conceal his ears lest he attract the disdainful gazes of others. After being discovered and almost captured by a few men, an individual known as Wanderer intervened and saved him. Thanks to the aid and counsel provided by Wanderer, Tyrus was able to unleash the power of mana that had been dormant within and gained the status of a sorcerer. With the newfound power, he had pledged to improve his strength to guarantee a secure and lavish future for himself. Sleeping on hardwood or wearing the same tattered clothes was out of the question for him. It was up to him to carve his own fate.

The extraordinary life of Ivy, a half-breed born from a witch mother and a vampire dad, takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is not only a vampire-witch but also a werewolf. To his dismay, he is an omega wolf, an outcast among his kind. This revelation shatters his world and sets him on a path of self-discovery. Read Ivy’s story on his thrilling journey as he navigates love, betrayal, and the weight of his destiny; As I laid down to rest, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The darkness of the night seemed to be closing in on me, and I felt as though I was at the mercy of the unknown. So, I made the decision to sleep with one eye open, to keep watch over my surroundings even as I closed my eyes to rest. The dim light from the moon cast shadows across the room, and I could feel my heart beating faster with each passing moment. But by keeping that one eye open, I felt a sense of control, a sense of security that helped me drift off to sleep. I was in an urgent situation, desperately trying to escape the clutches of blood-thirsty vampires and ferocious wolves who were targeting my innocent baby! Thankfully, the remarkable witches had taken an oath to shield us from harm's way! With my loving and devoted mate standing right by my side, our mission was to ensure the safe and secure arrival of our precious little one. “To all the witches, vampires, and wolves! Brace yourselves for the dawn of a new era! The prophecy of Agrippa has chosen Ivy’s womb to carry the next ruler who will reunite our extraordinary realms!” This was the statement that had put me under fire. Neither of the Kingdoms wanted the prophecy to be fulfilled. They had to get rid of me, only the witches stood with me!