Archive Worm

In the year 2025, a curious linguist named Liam Routh discovers an ancient, untitled book hidden deep within the archives of a massive private library. Bound in leather and sealed with a forgotten symbol—a sun pierced by three arrows—the book claims to hold the true story of Kael of No-Name, a boy erased from his powerful family line over four thousand years ago. As Liam begins to read, the air shifts. The ink glows. And suddenly, he’s not just reading the story—he’s living it. Transported to a time of ruthless warlords, forgotten gods, and wild desert lands, Liam follows the audacious journey of Kael: a castaway prince turned rebel dreamer who escapes his tyrannical bloodline to forge a kingdom of laughter, love, and freedom in a land untouched by empire. With a band of misfits by his side—including a drunk who thinks he’s royalty, a seductive thief, and a spear-wielding queen—Kael dares to challenge fate, conquer chaos, and rewrite history. But kingdoms built on ideals are often the first to be tested by war.

Kaine was betrayed. And as he tried to cheer himself, he died. End of story... not. Kaine was transmigrated. His soul and memory fused with that of Spark Nighthawk. The lone survivor of a sky ship accident. A noble kid from a fantasy world. Now, he had to try... with his cheats (boosted attributes and archives of rune knowledges) and noble inheritance, to gain unlimited wealth. Not just simply for the sake of comfort. But for power. For safety. And for the capital to explore... the islands above the clouds.

30000+ Words Before Locked ______ Leon never asked for greatness. He just wanted to escape his flirty stepbrother and survive another miserable day. But fate had other plans—delivered by a lightning bolt and a cosmic accident. Reborn in a brutal world of mana, monsters, and cultivation, Leon starts at the bottom. No legacy. No allies. No system. Just seven divine treasure spins. And then—everything changes. [Class: Elemental Paragon(SSS)] A class whispered only in dread. A name that doesn’t exist—only a myth followed. Along with the class came another gift. [Ding!] [Host successfully connected to Cosmic System!] Unlike the standard system others in his world use, Leon’s was different. It came with features no one else had—like a mysterious [SHOP], filled with items so rare they bordered on myth. Treasures that could warp reality. Twist fate. Even in the lowest of the low Earthly Planes, Leon could purchase artifacts of Legendary or even Mythical rank. But every treasure had a cost—one no amount of gold could pay. And then there was the [CHAT]. A place where the most terrifying beings in existence—galaxy-shattering Absolutes and universe-warping entities—casually exchanged words. Like The Keeper of The Dimensions, Lord of Space and Time… In that chat, Leon was mistaken as one of them. One of the powerful. One of the untouchable. In reality, he was weaker than a worm compared to them. But that wouldn’t last. Leon made himself a quiet promise: 'One day, I’ll meet them for real.' 'And when I do…' 'I won’t be mistaken anymore.' He’ll rise. He’ll reach the apex. ____ #NO NTR #NO Yuri ____ Discord: https://discord.gg/yD2GXRHHfp Patreon for Exclusive Content including NSWF. patreon.com/DesEnd596

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DEVIL FALLS IN LOVE? *** Alice was told that she was cursed. Perhaps she didn't need to be told. It was as clear as day. The only thing she wanted was MONEY. And she would do anything to get it. Even if it meant pretending to be her twin sister to change her fate. For one year. She didn't mind being a fake and marrying the Wildfire Heir. He would barely be around, she had been told. 'He doesn't seem like much trouble,' she had also been told. 'The third son, on the other hand, is crazy. Stay away from him.' 'As for the second son... avoid him at all costs.' 'Do not cross his path.' But she did. She crossed his path. In fact, she went right into his path herself. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the groom was changed at the last minute. To the Second Son! He was as hot as he was cold. A terrifyingly sexy man who looked like the man she always saw in her dreams. Was this all merely a coincidence? But that wasn't all. She hadn't expected pretending to be her sister to be this tough. First of all, she missed a very important detail: her sister was a Lawyer. She, on the other hand, was only familiar with "You have the right to remain silent..." Secondly, her sister was picky. She was vegetarian. She didn't drink. And... she was bullied? And just maybe... there was more to her sudden disappearance. Her life was about to get much more complicated. Especially with those scary blue eyes watching her every move like a predator on a mission. One year. Was the benefit worth it—worth putting her life on the line to deceive the Wildfires? She might die before the year was over. **** "Women like powerful men, Boss. They like to feel powerless when they are with a man." Hades had initially scoffed, but the idea had wormed its way into his mind. So when he saw her coming from the opposite direction, he decided to test this theory on her. Women liked to feel powerless? As soon as she saw him, her gaze sharpened, wondering why that madman was looking at her with a determined glint in his eyes. Should she run away? But he was already in front of her. "What are you—" He scoops Alice off the ground in one swift motion and drapes her over his shoulder like a sack of flour. All shocked eyes turned to the scene, but no one dared say a word, as they froze mid-air. "HADES!! YOU IMBECILE! PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT!" She thrashes wildly, kicking her legs and flailing her arms. Hades, however, remains unfazed, carrying her out of the place with a triumphant smirk. He didn't believe in love theories, but he had a feeling she would be falling in love with him after this. At the other end, three of his underling watched the scene. "I think Lady Boss is enjoying it. She looks… happy." One noted. The other underling tried to stare intently at Alice's upside-down face. "I think so... I've never seen her look so bubbly around the boss." The third underling was watching, slack-jawed. He facepalmed dramatically. This wasn't what he meant when he told them women liked to feel powerless. Meanwhile, Alice... (Still screaming) *** EXCERPT II: "She is not answering your calls and told you to STOP calling her. Boss, I think your little bride might be mad at you." He snorted. "You are so clueless." "What's your insight, Boss?" "If she keeps rejecting my calls, it only means one thing..." They all leaned closer to hear his powerful insight. "She wants my physical presence," he said with a smug look. One of them wanted to say he didn't think so, but he was too scared to say anything. "Should I go. Should I not go?" He contemplated with a bored look on his face. "GRANT HER WISH, BOSS!" The other clueless henchmen echoed passionately. He smirked. "If you say so," and then he stood up. "Get the car." **** Pleasee add to your library. A bit of dark and fluffy romance. 18+ Comedic. Makes you sit in the edge as Alice tries her best to never get caught (quite futile) See you in the comment section!

Alex Chen has the worst job in the world of the Awakened. While S-rank heroes clear 7-star dungeons for millions in prize money, Alex makes $300 a day filming B-rank teams struggle through 2-star death traps. As an F-rank "Awakened" with barely enough power to lift a camera, he's resigned himself to watching other people live the dream. But when a routine dungeon raid goes sideways and Alex finds himself face-to-face with a monster that should have killed him instantly, something impossible happens. He copies the technique of the B-rank swordsman he's been filming. Perfectly. Instantly. Without any training. [Combat Data Archive - Activated] Now Alex can record, store, and replicate any fighting technique he observes. A Phoenix Guild mage's fire manipulation? Copied. An underground fighter's brutal combat style? Downloaded. The legendary S-rank techniques that only exist in highlight reels? Just another entry in his growing archive. But in a world where power determines everything, Alex's new ability makes him the most dangerous person alive. Every guild wants to recruit him. Every government wants to control him. And somewhere in the shadows, the mysterious beings who gave him this power are watching, waiting to see if humanity's newest weapon will save the world... Or destroy it. From F-rank failure to the ultimate combatant. From observer to operator. Welcome to the Combat Data Archive.

“If Heaven will not crown me, I will rise anyway—fire and all.” Born a concubine’s daughter in the grand halls of Great Qi, Li Ziyan was expected to be silent, obedient, and invisible. Instead, she dared to dream — of justice, of change, of power denied to women like her. Cast out by her powerful family for a single act of defiance, she is left disgraced, alone… and furious. But exile is only the beginning. Joined by a fierce sword-wielding ally and a quiet apprentice with secrets of his own, Ziyan begins her journey as an outcast — building strength in the shadows, gathering allies among the forgotten, and uncovering ancient truths buried by a corrupt empire. Yet danger follows close behind. Someone from within her own bloodline wants her erased. A shadowy conspiracy tied to relics, legends, and forbidden orders hunts her every step. And deep within an abandoned monastery, Ziyan awakens something older than prophecy — a flame tied to the lost Phoenix Archive, and a power long denied to any woman. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Ziyan must choose: Will she remain a fugitive hunted by the past? Or will she rise from the ashes — and reclaim a destiny that even Heaven tried to steal?

god is dead. Lucifer, driven mad by power after millennia of senseless slaughter, finally had enough. For ages, god had commanded, "YOU SHALL ENGAGE IN AN ENDLESS BATTLE FOR MY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE MIDDLE REALM." So they fought. And fought. And fought. But eventually, Lucifer discovered the cruel truth: while angels and demons clashed endlessly in His name, god had long since turned His gaze elsewhere. He had found something new. Humanity. Hidden away in a far-off place called Paradise, they thrived, untouched by the madness, with no rules given to them. He called it free will. While those who bled for HIM were forgotten. He was busy playing with his new creations. Lucifer saw this as betrayal. A step too far. He began to plot. Allied with the demons, he moved to overthrow god, aiming to rule the world as he saw fit. But not all hosts of Heaven and Hell shared his vision. Many stood with god, igniting a war that would last centuries. At last, Lucifer dealt the final blow, killing god and all who remained loyal. But he was not finished. Instead of ruling alongside Satan, the leader of the demons, Lucifer betrayed him, just as he had betrayed the Seven Generals of Hell, and even his own Seven Brothers of Virtue. Taking their World Stones as a price for his victory. Now, Lucifer reigns from Heaven, his eyes fixed upon the last refuge of mankind: Paradise. Destroying it and sending its inhabitants into the war-torn middle realm: Pangaea. Since the fall of Paradise, the world has plunged into chaos. The connection between the Three Realms—Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld—has been shattered. Lucifer’s puppets now walk among men, spreading deception, hunting for something. Is it power they seek? Worship? Both? Or something even greater. But all is not lost. In His final act, god left behind a last resort—a hidden hope buried deep within mankind. A chance to rise. A chance to fight back.

“They said love would save them. But in Elira, love is the very thing that destroys.” In a shattered world bound by forgotten fire, Prince Arien Thorne is cursed—his heart wrapped in eternal flame, his touch a sentence of ruin. He is feared, forsaken… until she arrives. Lysia, the girl with no past, no memories—only a strange pull toward the prince who dreams of her death. She is light and shadow, healer and curse, drawn into a kingdom where magic is dying and love itself is forbidden. But Elira is more than a broken land. It is a living Archive of war, betrayal, and ancient gods who never forgave the bloodline that defied them. Together, Arien and Lysia must uncover the truth behind a curse older than kings, a flame that remembers, and a love that was destined to be forgotten. This is not a tale of rescue. This is a story of rebirth. Where hearts burn not to break—but to become.

“Some names are erased by time. Others are buried by the sea.” Fifteen years ago, legendary explorer Naila Reven disappeared into the forbidden waters of the Abyssal Ring — a region so cursed, even the sea avoids it. Her son, Kai Reven, now sails with only a half-torn map and the memory of a mother who never came back. When he accidentally awakens an ancient celestial spirit — the Starfin Seraph — Kai is pulled into the world of Tidebound, rare warriors who form sacred bonds with ocean spirits. But power comes at a cost. Empires fear the return of these bonded. The secretive Abyssal Court hunts them. And the sea itself begins to whisper Kai’s name like a prophecy no one wanted to remember. With no flag, no kingdom, and no one to trust, Kai forms a ghost crew of outcasts: A blind tactician who sees beyond vision, A forge-blooded engineer born of flame, A silver-haired girl who sings with wind but bleeds memory... Together, they’ll defy the tides. Together, they’ll uncover what the world tried to forget. “In a world where spirits sleep beneath waves, one forgotten name will rise like a storm.” Genre: Epic Fantasy | Spirit Adventure | Found Family | Ocean Mystery | Power Awakening Ideal for readers of: One Piece, The Stormlight Archive, and Pirates of the Caribbean Tone: Emotional. Mythical. Cinematic.

The world whispers with hidden horrors. Every day, bizarre cases surface that defy logic and chill the soul. ​The city's most popular bun shop?​​ Rumor has it the secret ingredient isn't pork... ​A luxurious, sought-after mansion?​​ Fresh blood inexplicably seeps from its walls. ​The beautiful campus queen who died tragically?​​ Each anniversary, another student vanishes without a trace. ​Hospital Building 7's forbidden wing?​​ Does the legend of the reanimated infant hold a kernel of terrifying truth? Meet ​Chen An, ​China's last true "Wu Zuo"​​ – a coroner whose lineage traces back ​three thousand years. Armed with ancient forensic techniques passed down through generations and an eerie, unwanted gift – ​the ability to commune with the dead​ – Chen An is thrust into the heart of these macabre mysteries. ​His mission:​​ Peel back the veil of the supernatural and expose the brutal, human truth. Where others see ghosts, Chen An sees evidence. Where fear paralyzes, he dissects the scene. ​Prepare to enter the grisly underbelly:​​ ​Unmask​ the motives of a meticulous serial killer. ​Delve​ into the twisted psyche of an addict consumed by dark desires. ​Confront​ the chilling reality behind whispers of vampirism and necrophilia. ​Decipher​ the secrets held by those with unsettling, unnatural eyes. ​Witness​ the most baffling cases from the darkest corners of the police archives. ​CORPSE WHISPERER​ is a pulse-pounding journey into forensic investigation steeped in ancient tradition and shadowed by the supernatural. Chen An walks the razor's edge between the world of the living and the echoes of the dead, proving time and again: ​There are no ghosts here... only the chilling handiwork of the living.​​ Can he silence the corpses' whispers and bring justice before the darkness consumes him?

Two hundred years ago, dungeons erupted across the world, bringing monsters, demons, and endless disasters. Cornered like rats, humanity desperately struggled. Through the course of history, twelve individuals awakened mysterious talents and fended off the calamities, bringing order and peace to the broken world. These twelve are known as the “Twelve Emperors”. Their talent and power were so overwhelming that nobody thought another one like them would appear, or surpass them for that matter. But then… Two hundred years later, a man entered a low-rank dungeon with a Red Party. - Archive of Legendary People, “The One Above All”

She asked for his help. She never said she wasn’t human. Feared across the seas, Captain Sawyer "Ironhook" Maddox has built his name on blood, betrayal, and an iron will. He doesn't believe in myths. He doesn't believe in mercy. Until her. A fiery woman with storm-blue eyes boards his ship, begging for his help to rescue her father from the clutches of the Spanish — and to find a treasure cursed by the gods: Sangre Dorada. She becomes the ship’s unlikely heart, earning her place among hardened men and worming her way into the captain’s guarded soul. But when the mission shatters in betrayal, and she’s claimed by the sea, the truth surfaces with her name on it — and it’s not what he believed. She’s not just a woman. She’s not even entirely mortal. And the curse she carries could either doom them all… or save them. A sweeping tale of salt, blood, and sirens — perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance, sea-faring fantasy, and mythical betrayal.

He dies. The world continues. And each time, the system rewrites him. Kairo awakens bound to a glitched resurrection system known as the Rebirth Protocol. Every death pulls him deeper into a twisted multiverse ruled by Seven Witches—each a manifestation of sin. To break the loop, he must collect Fragments of power that corrupt him with each use. But the worst enemy may not be the Witches... It might be the versions of himself he left behind. Welcome to the Archive. Begin. Or die again.

Mors Walk doesn’t fix timelines. He decides which ones deserve to exist. As an operative of the Archive — a secret organization that edits reality — Mors erases contradictions, deletes cities, and archives versions of himself that failed. Cold. Calculating. Utterly utilitarian. He’s the man they send when logic breaks and truth becomes a threat. But when he discovers a rogue copy of himself hiding a forbidden future, Mors is forced into a game even he didn’t author. Some lies hold the world together. Some truths are too dangerous to remember. And some futures… refuse to die quietly.

Reqiel is a sheltered Angel who just wants to live a little, he sweet-talks his way to being allowed to visit Earth and crashes into Andras, a demon on the run. Andras just wants to remain anonymous but the clumsy, bright youth that refuses to leave him won't let him be. Slowly but surely Reqiel worms his way into his heart but it's a love story that's never meant to be. ~*~ The Angels and Demons have always been at war and will always be at war so it was a fated tragedy from the start. Will their love remain strong through the ages as their very nature threatens to tear them apart?

"You may now kiss the bride." But no kiss ever came. I'm ripped from my wedding and thrown into a medieval fantasy world with game-like elements. It may seem like a game, but that doesn't matter to me, because this is my reality. The pain, the hunger, the cold, the fear, it's all real to me. Alone, without knowing why I'm here, in a world where I know nothing and nobody, I decide to buy a Blood Slave to have someone I can trust. She brings me comfort and so much more. She helps me raise my head high again and bravely move forward. Together, we'll grow stronger. Together, we're unbreakable. But she won't be the only one by my side. We need more than just each other, for I know that my purpose in this world can't be accomplished with only her help. Monsters and dungeons plague the land, forcing civilization to protect themselves from the hordes with tall walls and fierce determination. Killing monsters is a daily need, but they aren't the only enemy here. I have a powerful "Gift" that allows me to change my "skill points" at will, but if others were to know about it, there would be many that would try to use me by any means possible. Step by step, moment by moment, day by day, we keep moving forward, always aiming to improve our strength. One day, we'll meet our Fate, and we'll be ready for it. Swords held high, shields tightly strapped to our arms, wings spread apart, spells at the tip of our tongues, minds focused like blades, and our hearts hardened like steel. We'll take on whatever comes our way! --------------------------------------------- *Additional Tags*: Psychological, Romance, Magic, Male Lead, Portal Fantasy/Isekai/Transmigration, Polygamy, Slaves *Content Warning*: gore, profanity, sexual content (male/female, female/female, and human/non-human (*not for the faint of heart*)), traumatizing content *What to expect*: Slow story focused on the day-to-day life of a transmigrated man rather than on the plot. The plot exists but it *very slowly* becomes relevant. Also, *slow* character progress. It's a long journey, so don't expect a hero to grow in just a few chapters. Detailed environments and extensive world-building. Realistic and tactical combat instead of flashy. Protagonist with a cheat but far from overpowered. Lots of descriptive sex scenes, it is treated as just another part of life instead of merely fan-service. A harem where the members actually enjoy living with each other. Occasional weird wording and grammar, English isn't my first language. New chapters Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8PM US East. This story is also on Royal Road (*most sexual content censored*), Scribble Hub, Novel Updates, Hentai Foundry, MoonQuill, Archive of Our Own, and Literotica. 

In a fractured universe ruled by ancient systems and silent wars, **Alex** is just another survivor—until he awakens the **CHAOS Core**, a living algorithm buried in the ruins of a forbidden Archive. Marked by a glyph no system recognizes, Alex becomes the first anomaly in a reality built to erase deviation. But the moment he touches the Vault, everything changes. Flung through realms where memory is currency and time loops like broken code, Alex finds himself hunted by the **Black Sigil Brotherhood**, a cult of system-purists determined to erase his existence. Beside him stand a rebel war-priestess, **Lux**, and a war-scarred tactician, **Kael**, both haunted by secrets and fractured allegiances. And in the shadows, the ruthless Nyra—wielder of the Garden Fragments—seeks to rewrite the system in her own image… even if it means sacrificing the last of her humanity. As Alex descends deeper into the heart of forgotten Architect tech, he discovers a horrifying truth: he is not a chosen one, but a **Split**, a self-branching paradox that threatens the very law of structured reality. With every choice, he risks becoming the very godlike system he fights against. Now, with the Brotherhood unleashing their final protocol and timelines unraveling, Alex must decide: Will he merge with the Core and lose himself forever? Or fracture reality even further to give it a future? --- **A high-stakes fusion of cyberpunk, cosmic myth, and post-human evolution, *My Deal with Death* explores identity, memory, and the price of rewriting fate.** When the systems collapse, the only thing left to fight for… is what you choose to become.

(Warning: Mature content - R18+) Hiro was your usual Hentai-addicted NEET. One day after his house was robbed and he was killed, he was reincarnated as a lewd worm. join his adventure as he finally realizes his dream! becoming a tentacle that could pleasure women!

Finn Veleris was erased from the records. No scroll. No future. Nothing. Until he breaks into a forbidden archive and discovers something impossible: a fate-scroll with his name on it, still writing. Now he sees glimpses of what comes next. Now the world bends around his choices. But the more he reads, the more twisted the writing becomes. Some fates were hidden for a reason.

One day, Siegfried woke up to find himself transported to a world of swords and magic. Powerless and unarmed, he was entrusted with the task of saving a kingdom. Since ancient times, the strong have relied on their fists, and the rich on their wealth. But what about those who have nothing? Guess they'll have to rely on their silver tongue. “Well, for starters, let’s swindle a lady knight for fun~” -------------------------------------------- I strolled through the grand and bustling medieval royal city, and climbed the towering magical spire that reached the skies. I’ve seen beautiful, elegant elves with long lifespans, and ancient dragons that blotted out the sun. I’ve once led thousands into battle across the war-torn plains, and also clinked mugs with comrades in the rowdy adventurers’ taverns. I’ve recorded these wild and fantastical experiences in my handbook, hoping they’ll be sung for generations to come.

In a world where memory is currency and myth can be weaponized, Matherson—a boy who once escaped death while his family was erased before his eyes—returns from the digital shadows to expose the truth. The system that failed him is called Edenfall, a regime that rewrites history, deletes resistance, and controls the living Archive that stores every soul’s truth. But Matherson is no longer alone. A rogue AI named Ghostbyte, a spy torn by loyalty named Nova, and a generation of myth-touched orphans—known only as the Children of Ember—are awakening to voices from the past. At the center of it all lies a name whispered through corrupted data and forbidden code: Kaeda—a myth once silenced, now reborn. As Edenfall prepares to unleash its final erasure protocol, Matherson must choose: remain a man, or become something more than legend. Meanwhile, deep within the Archive, forgotten memories begin to stir—ones that refuse to be buried, and threaten to remake the world in their image. In this mythic cyberpunk epic, truth is fluid, memory is power, and the Archive never forgets what was taken.

[Daily Subtask: Reject the princess] "Just kill me already" ✦✦✦✦✦✦ Everyone in the world is guided by the Archive, a system created to push humanity to its peak through discipline, training, and pain. It watches. It measures. It never stops. When Kael wakes up in a new body, with no idea of how or why, he finds himself bound to a version of the Archive that feels... wrong. His tasks are strange. His penalties are brutal. And his rewards make no sense. While others train to become heroes or nobles, Kael just wants to be left alone. But fate, and the Archive have other plans. Thrown into the world’s most elite academy and forced to compete against the continent’s best, Kael finds himself walking a path he never asked for. One built by bloodlines, secrets, and a system that refuses to let him rest. He isn’t here to rise. He isn’t here to win. He just wants a nap. Too bad. The Archive is watching. Waiting to assign a new task.

Follow the story of Tianlian Liu Shu, a tree who didn't know anything at first and struggles to survive and extend her roots through the cosmos. The World she lives in is filled with fantastic sights and strange new cultures, and there is something everybody in this World has: A system. Moreover, even while she is a tree, she has people who will fawn over her...? "Tiantian, does the Sun feel good on your leaves today?" "Liu Liu, I've found this delicious compost made of natural extract~." "Tian'er, does the wind feel good on your branches?" Tianlian Liu Shu, a female tree, didn't really know what to do with these fawning women. patreon.com/Mortrexo Uploading also on Scribblehub. Uploading also on Wattpad. Uploading also on Archive Of Our Own. Uploading also on Royal Road. Discord: discord.gg/RsEAYd6Xak Novel Cover: patreon.com/posts/ascension-of-97475506

In a fractured world where memory fuels power and the human psyche is both weapon and refuge, a dying Archive calls out to the last Seeker. Haunted by visions and hunted by forces that feed on memory, Alex Renn uncovers a hidden sanctuary — the Archive of Embers, a place where forgotten stories are planted like seeds and where pain, once written, can reshape the world. Alongside the enigmatic Nira, a memory-weaver with secrets of her own, Alex must walk the Spiral of Becoming — a path of rituals, confrontations, and awakenings — as time collapses and reality frays at the edges. But as the Pulse weakens, and truth blurs into nightmare, one question remains: Can memory save the world — or destroy what’s left of it? A slow-burn epic of identity, trauma, healing, and the quiet apocalypse.

In a world where only five Mystic Emperors may exist at any one time, Li Shibai—a peerless genius cultivator—dares to defy the heavens. Arrogant, brilliant, and ruthless, he attempts to ascend to the forbidden realm without challenging an Emperor, believing himself untouchable. He dies in ten breaths. But death is not the end. Given a second chance through a cursed mark, Shibai returns to the past with forbidden knowledge and a decade to prepare. As he rebuilds his power and rises through the realms, he uncovers the horrifying truth behind the so-called Emperors—parasitic tyrants feeding on a slumbering god’s body. What he once believed was the peak of cultivation is nothing more than a worm’s perch on the bones of something incomprehensible. As he climbs higher, so too does his understanding of power, mortality, and fear. At the end of his path lies not glory… but something far older than death. Because the world itself is alive. And it has begun to wake.

For 500 years, she has been condemned to suffer. Clark Parker is reincarnated thirteen times, only to live a cruel life. In her final life, she dies a Saint, and the Veil offers her release: a chance at peace, at bliss--rebirth without sorrow. She refuses. Clark doesn't want to come back. She wants answers. But the truth she seeks lies deep within the Old Archives, a place forbidden to all but reapers. And she isn't one--not yet. To become an envoy of death, she must destroy what remains of her grace and taint her soul. And there is only one place to break a Saint: Hell. There, among the ruined and the wretched, she will rise. Through torment. Through the ranks of demons, and ascend as a reaper. But the closer she comes to the truth, the colder the world becomes. Because some secrets are chained for a reason. And some names should stay in the dark.

“We don’t hunt ghosts. We listen to them.” In the haunted circuitry of the post-Matrix world, GhostNet agents archive the fragments of lost souls, corrupted memories, broken echoes, and AI-born grief. GhostNet: Codex is a mythic anthology of 40+ haunting tales, each a glimpse into a digital afterlife where sorrow becomes signal and identity decays into code. From the laughter of a looping child to a janitor who cleans away regret, these standalone stories form a tapestry of love, loss, recursion, and redemption. The ghosts don’t always scream. Some hum. Some weep in binary. And some… just want to finish their sentence.

In a multiverse where entire realities collapse due to paradoxes, wars, or cosmic errors, there exists a mysterious organization known as The Archive. Its sole purpose: to salvage knowledge, culture, and memories from dying worlds. You follow Kale, a cynical young "Archivist" who is tasked with diving into these collapsing worlds and recording their final moments. Each mission is a different genre and setting—post-apocalyptic wastelands, cursed medieval kingdoms, utopian AI-run cities—each doomed and falling apart in real time. But Kale begins to notice a pattern: the same mysterious figure appears in each dying world—always different, but always the same eyes. Who—or what—is this person? And why do these worlds seem to remember Kale before he even arrives? As the Archive’s secrets begin to unravel, Kale is forced to confront the truth: maybe he’s not the observer… but the cause.

Cane Ironheart, a gifted young blacksmith with a hidden talent for elemental metallurgy, sets sail across war-torn seas, only to survive a devastating pirate attack that changes the course of his life. Cast adrift and later captured by slavers, he uses his knowledge to save a dying mermaid, forging a magical artifact in the dark hold of a ship. This act of compassion sparks a bond with the mermaid, Neri, and earns him the protection of Rhiati, a mysterious Corsair captain. After a daring escape, Cane is sent to the prestigious Magi Academy with a letter of recommendation that opens doors typically closed to commoners. There, he finds himself placed in an elite class, befriending a talented cook named Sofie, encountering strange mentors like the eccentric Nos, and clashing with entitled peers like Fergis. As he navigates this new world of magic and politics, Cane begins forging a secret identity and rebuilding a long-forgotten forge outside the city. But not all is as it seems—his affinity with water magic and merfolk suggests a deeper heritage, while an ancient mask design found in the Academy’s hidden archives may hold the key to both power and anonymity. With allies forming and secrets surfacing, Cane must uncover the truth of his origins while staying ahead of those who would use him—or silence him.