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This story unfolds during the later stages of World War II, where a man, scarred by the horrors of war, finally grasps the profound and harsh realities of the world. In this world, those at the top laugh and celebrate, while those at the bottom sacrifice their lives in futile conflicts driven by pride and meaningless ambition. A modern soul transmigrates and fuses with the original soul of a body, creating a unique and extraordinary existence. To some, he is a villain; to others, a madman. In a world steeped in cruelty, this man, determined to secure a place among the decision-makers, struggles to break free from the ranks of those powerless to control their fate. To achieve his goal, he resolves to shatter the chains of law, then the chains of morality, and finally the chains of mediocrity.

Like most candidates, Zlatan's dream was a simple one. To pass the hunter's test, join a guild, hunt monsters and reach the A-class. Eventually, as he dreamed of, he achieved it hundreds of years later. Having sacrificed more than he could take in, using the most unthinkable and brutal measures, he became an S-class Hunter instead. Obtaining the Copper Flame back then after the Aura Awakening Ritual, that was his greatest flaw. Taking a span of 80 years to reach a D-class. Still, Zlatan Elmore became the most powerful hunter to exist. Falling on the battlefield against a Two-horned Dragon, he suddenly awoke as his 30 year old self. Given another chance at life, he didn't only have his memories but he's also given a Blank Scroll. This mysterious scroll doesn't only speak, its omniscient!

Shinzo Tanaka, aged 16, enters a “social assistance” building, where the sole purpose is to socialize. Except that, one fine day, an unknown man will appear in front of all the residents of the BSA, and force them to play a game, without explanation or precise aim. All the people in the building will have to play this game, without even knowing its origin, and conflicts and alliances will ensue.

What if you woke up inside the world of your friend’s novel—only to realize you weren’t the hero? Terumi Kuro was perfectly fine with his average life. Average grades, average looks, average everything. The only thing not so average? His secretly talented upperclassman, Sayuki Mizuno—a webnovel author whose work has gained a reasonable amount of following since it was release. Life was predictable until Sayuki mysteriously vanishes without a trace. Two weeks later, Terumi gets transported into her novel’s world and no he's not the overpowered protagonist or the mysterious villain— he's a background character. You know, the kind that dies before anyone remembers his name? Armed with nothing but his wit, his painfully average existence, and a suspicious text from Sayuki. Terumi has to navigate a world of magic, danger, and slightly overpowered main characters. Oh, and did i mention he’s stuck attending the same academy where everyone’s so busy stoping bad guys and dealing with politics they barely notice their cafeteria food sucks? "If there’s one thing worse than being trapped in a novel, it’s realizing the author might be as clueless of the situation as you are" ___________________________________ This is my very first attempt at writing a novel and i dont know if it'll be any good. What I do know is it’s got magic, techology, snark, and just enough plot to keep you wondering if I have any idea what I’m doing (spoiler: I don’t).

Female Protagonist | No Romance "Isn't it only natural that the heavens give handouts to the best?" Alchemy Ennis, ranked first In the popular MMOTD game Ancients of Ascension, was celebrating the announcement of the new massive update with her friends when she was suddenly dragged into the world she once conquered. Will she fall to the new dangers and mysteries? Or will she rise to the top once again?

There was a man in the modern world that built his business empire from scratch. He was hailed as a genius by his peers and was respected worldwide due to his contributions to the world. If it is not only for that unfortunate accident that led to his death. He was a man who could potentially change the world with his mind that still stores a plethora of ideas. But—fate had others plan with him. He found himself in another world, what’s more, it’s primitive and technologically backwards compared to his last world. And what’s more, he turned into his younger self, and in this world, he was an orphaned boy. For him to survive, he must use everything that he had at his disposal, and that was all in his head.

I woke up in an unfamiliar world, inside a body that wasn’t mine. I mean. A realm brimming with magic, dragons, and every fantastical creature I had only dreamed of. Yeah, no big deal, right? At first, I tried to live as normally as possible in this strange new world—*you know, just blend in*—but then, after a life-changing event (read if you wanna know), it hit me: this wasn’t just any random world. Nope. It was *the world*. The one I had created in the novel I had been writing back on Earth. How fun is that? I’m now living in the very thing I’d written. And to make it even more interesting? I’m a character who wasn’t supposed to exist. My arrival has already started shaking up the plotline like a snow globe, and I’m over here trying to figure out where the heck to even start. So, where do I go from here? Hi guys this is the updated and revised version from the web novel cause I lost access to that account, a lot of things and characters are altered or changed, and Im sorry for the long hiatus.

Basil was a hardcore gamer, a legend among players, who conquered the toughest game ever created—not once, but five times. He knew every twist, secret, and tragedy the game held. But when he wakes up in the body of Leon Alaric, the most despised character in the game’s story, his life takes a turn no gamer could ever prepare for. Leon Alaric, the disgraceful heir to the most powerful family in the world, is known for his despicable behavior: a bully, a gambler, and an alcoholic. But the worst of his crimes? His actions led to the death of Aria, the beautiful and kind maid adored by players. Her tragic fate triggered Leon's downfall, as even his father—the strongest man on Earth—disowned and executed him to salvage the family’s honor. Now, with Basil trapped in Leon's body, he must navigate a treacherous world where enemies lurk within and outside his family. Armed with his extensive knowledge of the game and a mysterious system that grants him unique powers, Leon vows to rewrite his fate. But redemption won’t come easy. Can Leon heal the scars he caused, protect Aria, and earn the trust of those who despise him? Will he uncover the secrets of his half-dragon lineage and rise to surpass even his father? Or will he succumb to the same tragic destiny? Don't forget to give gifts and power stones for supporting this novel.

Alexander Sebastian had transmigrated to a world where everyone could awaken a Planet. The larger the Planet, the higher the Origin Energy, and the stronger the Civilization. Some people made theirs with Qi to create a Martial Arts Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Martial Arts practitioner. Some people made theirs with Magic to create a Magical Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Mage. Some people made their with Spiritual Energy to create an Immortal Civilization, everyone on the Planet was an Immortal Cultivator. Everyone was trying their best to construct all sorts of extraordinary planets. Sebastian, on the other hand, used his memories from his previous life to create a technological civilization! “Your Star Destroyer directly pierced through the opponent’s planet, and the opponent bowed their head.” “Your two-way foil turned the opponent’s planet into a piece of paper, and you frightened them.” This story uses technology to break through all sorts of Supernatural Civilizations. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 And sorry, my English is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

An ordinary man born with luxury but condemned to an awful death. His family was harmed to the point of no return, he was used by his wx-fiancee and manipulated by his trusted friend. He felt the tragedy first hand making him both frustrated and sad with what happened to him. Now being reborn gave him another chance to change his fate but will history repeat itself? Find out as our unlikely, timid hero grows into a powerful but awkward fighter. Learning how to slap his enemy left and right, this hero will make sure to get what he deserves and promised himself not to be a stepping stone of others anymore. Join him as he meets people along the way that will be part both his growth and character. Copyright Infringement: This is a fictional story. All characters, places, and events in this book are written in fantasy. Any resemblance or similarities to either entities or persons, places and occurrences are completely coincedental.

Henry is a university graduate who happens to be working as a hotel receptionist, though with big dreams of being more than that. All these change for good one day when he finds a way of cracking a very sophisticated technological system, which ultimately empowers him to formulate and develop leading-edge inventions from his bedroom. With a determined mind not only to conquer the market but also to move out of his gray life, Henry starts into his journey of fame by introducing a number of radical technologies that capture the interest of the whole world and hold it.

Lin Yun, an ordinary programmer in his thirties, worked tirelessly for a meager salary. Tragically, he met his untimely demise while working overtime at an exploitative company. Unexpectedly, he woke up in the body of his younger self. However, he soon discovered that the world he had arrived in was completely different from Earth. The technology in some aspects was outdated, reminiscent of the late 1990s on Earth. A smartphone was simply a fantasy, and the mobile internet was still in its infancy. The most popular game was a simple block-stacking game. Upon realizing this, Lin Yun became ecstatic. The once-subsided flame of ambition in his heart was reignited. Since the God of Transmigration had bestowed this precious opportunity upon him, he would live his life to the fullest and fulfill all the dreams he had in his previous life! Just as Lin Yun's mind drifted into a bright future, a cold voice suddenly resounded in his mind... [Ding! Technology Library System has been activated!] ——————————————————————— ——————————————————————— DISCLAIMER: This book is purely based on the author's imagination. Everything here—names, businesses, places, and any resemblances to actual persons or companies—has nothing to do with our real-life world. The author hopes that everyone can understand this point. The story of the book will focus on how the protagonist builds his tech empire, which heavily involves his daily life and relationships with other people. It will not only focus on the tech side but also include the entertainment industry, esports, games, and the pharmaceutical industry. The author aims to provide a slice-of-life story that is easy to read and enjoy. The goal is to allow readers to relax and immerse themselves in the comfortable vibe of the story. There won't be any politics, nationalism, or typical assassination attempts. Readers can rest assured. Lastly, readers should refrain from applying common sense or logic from the real world to this fictional world.

A life of hard work and sacrifice was all he knew, his old world was plagued by dimensional fractures that unleashed monsters upon the land. For nineteen years, he devoted himself to mastering an impossibly difficult game, unfortunately as he was about to retire, his life ended, but death was not the end; he awakens in an unfamiliar world, reincarnated into the body of his in-game character, a formidable being shaped by years of hard work. His soul, carrying the wisdom and memories of a life well-lived, now fuses with the identity and memories of his character, creating something new altogether.

Hikari played an MMO as a healer girl, reaching the pinnacle of players. However, she never expected to become her player character. Moreover, she was supposed to be a "normal" elf race, so why does her status say "Goddess?" How come this 2D dragon servant became a voluptuous vixen? Acting like a Goddess? Screw that! I would rather hide under a rock! But everywhere I go, I can't help but be revered! What is this!?

Tiara was killed in the real world and then reincarnated to live in the body of a noblewoman in the novel she read named Claudia Ambelynn. When she lived in the novel world, she was reunited with the main protagonist who was her husband who was killed in the real world. In addition, she also met the murderer in the novel world and also played the role of the main protagonist's older brother who was known as the most cruel character. It was not that easy for Tiara to live in the novel world written by her husband. She had to carry out a mission that she had to conquer the heart of the antagonist, Duke Harry, in order to return to the real world. This made Tiara think, if she lived in Claudia's body and married Harry, then she could take revenge on the murderer who killed her husband in the real world. The way to do that, she would try everything so that Harry would really fall in love with her. She was forced to cancel her engagement with Duke Harris in order to take revenge on Duke Harry. How did Claudia succeed in conquering Duke Harry's heart?

Elwin Warbringer, the cherished son of Queen Morgana in the matriarchal realm of Sunhaven, has always been adored by his powerful family. But as the only brother to four fiercely competitive sisters vying for the throne, Elwin yearns for something more than royal favoritism. Reborn into this reversed world after a tragic end in his past life, he dreams of finding a love strong enough to match his ideals. “Why is Octavia, the Hero, panting while she looks at me?” sighing Yes it’s another Gender Role Reversal Story from me. This time the setting is a magical academy. This MC isn’t afraid to try different kind’s of relationships out but is still very much a monogamist. No harem. Yandere. Some smut but mostly plot. No harem!

Earth has changed and with it so has humanity. Follow Miwen as he makes use of his Gift, Gacha Kingdom Building.

With every move of her hands and every batting of her lashes, Selene was able to captivate the world with her delicate beauty. She was the "Queen of Showbiz," the beloved of the Castillo family, unlike Keira, the ugly duckling of the family. It didn't matter the context or truth behind the issue, Keira was to be blamed by everyone. "Selene can do no wrong! How can such a delicate, fragile thing think ill of someone? It must be Keira who is making up lies!" "How dare you cause your sister to become sick! Receive your punishment!" Such words were a norm for Keira. The place she called home was Hell's Gate, and the people she called family were poisonous demons. Her life was filled with blame and abuse hurled by her sister's supporters. She was schemed against, attacked, and ruined to the point of no return. The last nine months of her life were the worst. Her insomnia had developed into Sporadic Fatal Insomnia, causing her to lose weight as she suffered consistent sleepless nights. At the age of 23, Keira Castillo passed away alone in her dingy apartment. Her final moments were filled with dread as she begged and prayed to whichever god was listening. "If only I had one more chance..." To her delight, she had regressed to when she was 18. 'The man you love? I'm taking him. The title 'Queen of Showbiz'? That's also mine. Everything you gained from stepping all over me, I will take. My dear Selene, I will play you in the palms of my hands and live my life the way I was supposed to.'

James, a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate history enthusiast, loses his life in a tragic house fire—only to find himself in a mysterious world as the ruler of an island nation. Armed with his modern knowledge and unwavering ambition, James embarks on a bold mission to industrialize his kingdom and build an empire on which the sun never sets.

--WSA ENTRY 2025-- ============= Reincarnated into the body of Amon Von Lancaster, a background character at a prestigious academy in a fantasy world, he knows exactly who he was before. His past is clear, but the life he now inhabits is far from simple. With no interest in the central conflicts or grand plots of the novel, he plans to live quietly and avoid any involvement in the dangerous power struggles around him. Yet, even the smallest actions begin to shift the story's course. Drawn into the academy’s hidden rivalries and the schemes of powerful individuals, he finds himself tangled in events that could change the fate of kingdoms. Despite his desire to remain in the shadows, he must face the fact that even side characters can play a pivotal role. ============ It's my first book..In different Acc i mean. My old WN Account...uhm.....I forgot the password of the gmail..>

[Black Technology + Military Industry + System + Satisfying Read + Dominating the US and Japan] Accidentally traversing into a parallel world, Chen Hanxing became a college student. Unexpectedly, he took over a dilapidated toy factory named Little Duck. Starting off by manufacturing an elderly - friendly vehicle, he shocked the entire network. With a top speed of nearly 400 mph, fully - automated driving, and a range of 2,000 kilometers, you call this an elderly - friendly vehicle? Dai Xiaomei ordered a mecha, which was supposed to be just a figurine, but the over - eight - meter - tall mecha directly took to the sky. The military region leader exclaimed, "Do you know how desperate I was when that thing came flying over?" Compared to it, the J - 20 is outshone. From then on, the director of the Little Duck Toy Factory astonished China. Lei Busi said, "Director Chen, you can just call me Xiaolei." Ren Hongfei said, "Don't be modest. In the future, the future of Chinese chips is in your hands!" Netizens exclaimed, "The technology of the director of the Little Duck Toy Factory is a thousand years ahead of the world!" The US wondered, "The star - destroyer has launched. What else do you intend to do?" ...... Instruction Manual for Products of Little Duck Toy Factory All products manufactured by our factory are toy models. They are not recommended for any other purposes. Not recommended. Not recommended! If you privately attempt to use them otherwise and any unexpected consequences occur, the buyer shall bear the responsibility. Our factory will assume no liability. Once the product is sold, it is non - refundable and non - exchangeable.

Moe, a recent graduate from a prestigious university, is on the hunt for a job when fate takes an unexpected turn. After acing a crucial interview, he finds himself in a life-altering accident that transmigrated him into a Fantasy world. After transmigration, instead of gaining extraordinary powers, he awakens in the body of Arthur Jr., an incompetent king ruling over the small kingdom of Keldoria. In a realm where magic is commonplace, Arthur Jr. is unable to wield any magical abilities, leaving him at a significant disadvantage. However, armed with the authority of a king and the knowledge of modern society he will transform the small kingdom of Keldoria into a advance nation where technology and magic coexist. What is the key factor in building a great nation? --Its money. To obtain more gold, Moe, currently King Arthur need to create a new tax-system that benefit all the citizen while also maintain good relationship with noble even if the new tax system make them pay more tax. How will Arthur implement the rule and tax? When will he put his business and engineering degrees, which he studied back on Earth, to use? Find Out :) -----Disclaimer------- This is a slow-progression kingdom building story. The pacing may be a bit slow to reader but I will make sure that every chapters are amazing. Thus readers who like fast pace and very OP MC from start might dislike this novel. Reader can expect more macro economics than micro economics since this is building a kingdom/country instead of running a business. Also, MC will not have OP skill or ability but will balance it by making use of his knowledge and authority as a king. It is my first time ever to write a novel so to be honest, I use AI(GPT and Blackbox.io) to enhanced/rewrite my writing. However the idea, world building, concept and everything else is written by me and me alone. So reader who enjoy 100% Human work I am sorry to disappoint you, however I don't use AI by giving it idea prompt and copy pasting the result but I write on my own then I use AI to enhance my writing style and making it more enjoyable to read. Thus the writing may involved AI but it is 100% human idea and concept. Hope you enjoy!!!!

(REWORKED VERSION) This is a Rework of my previous story with some slight changes, improvement to the grammar, and improvement to the story overall. Some things will be the same of course and then some things will be different. ----- ----- Maximus was the son of the smartest and most powerful people in the world. His Mom and Dad being geniuses made advanced technology that boosted the world's development level but also caused more conflict. After his unfortunate death he is reincarnated in the world of Game of Thrones and granted a system to guide him along the way Follow Maximus as he tries and build an Empire in Game of thrones --- --- This Story will be faced paced and include Kingdom building and a Harem

After saving one world from a Demon God and earning the trust and devotion of a perverted goddess, Sol is rewarded with all his powers intact and sent back home with the goddess accompanying him as his personal slave. That was supposed to be the end, the Demon God was supposed to be his last great trial. However, they are both summoned once again to an even more doomed world, almost immediately after returning to Sol's. This time around, Sol refuses his role as hero. Unable to find rest, he turns his wrath to the pantheon of gods in a spiteful quest to become the strongest being in existence, followed by his slave who took his place as hero. Battles await, secrets of old begin to scurry into the light when the world as he knows it begins expanding beyond the visible horizons of reality and deep into the fringes of eternal darkness. Terrible consequences lay beyond the borders of the known.

A cosmic event involving an artifact like cube crafted by an ancient Martian civilization has created a supernatural barrier called the Sky Wall, which divides future Japan into three literal, and figurative regions, Touto, Hokuto, and Seito. Along with creating a complex split between the three, the event has brought with it legions of creatures dubbed Smash down onto the country, who chase and attack citizens on sight. Sento Kiryu, having lost his memory, is found and sheltered by a enigmatic cafe owner named Soichi Isurugi who gives him a belt called the Build Driver that gives him the ability to turn into Kamen Rider Build, which he uses to fight the Smash in his own way. Sento learns that his forgotten past is connected to the events of the Sky Wall Disaster. In his search for the truth about his past and a solution to the current crisis, Sento makes several friends who also gain the ability to transform and battle with him, acquires several adversaries who fight back at his attempts to save everyone, and is pushed to figure out who is on what side, and what the sides even are or mean! Fan adapted Novel following the Show "Kamen Rider Build" as closely as possible.

Alex, the Unseen Blade, wasn't supposed to steal the spotlight. In the grand tapestry of fate, he was merely a supporting color, a whisper in the shadows against the hero's blazing sun. Gifted with powers that defied logic and shrouded in an aura of enigma, Alex could bend time, dance with death, and erase himself from existence. Yet, he yearned for a life on the sidelines, a quiet escape from the chaos destined for the "chosen ones." But fate, it seemed, had a cruel sense of humor. When an ancient prophecy awakens a slumbering evil, the hero falls short, his light sputtering in the face of darkness. Thrust into the unwilling limelight, Alex must choose: embrace his extraordinary abilities and forge his own path, or watch the world crumble under the weight of a prophecy he never asked for. https://discord.gg/KGDCdNnW

Time itself unravels, its threads twisting into a disorienting knot around a young man. The mundane rhythms of his life become a haunting refrain, each day a ghostly reflection of the last. He is adrift in a sea of fragmented memories and unspoken tensions, searching for a way out of the deepening twilight of his own fractured reality. This is a story of shadows and secrets, where the past refuses to let go and the future remains shrouded in an unsettling mystery.

Was the past truly worth pursuing if it held no meaning beyond curiosity? Maxwell was given a second chance, but would he learn from his past or make the same mistakes again? His past remains a blur—nothing more than fragments of memories, but is it truly more important than the life he has now? With the companionship of his monster pet, Gladiolus, and his master Sidgroth’s guidance, Maxwell will soon learn that this world is just as ruthless as the one that betrayed him. (This novel happens alongside my other novel, Welcoming the Chaos, in other words both of the novels happen at the same time)

In the world of the heavens, there are an elite few in history who transcend the word "genius." They rise through the ranks of cultivation with unparalleled speed, perform feats that defy common sense on a regular basis, and generally educate all who cross their path on just what it means for the difference between two cultivators to be as the difference between heaven and earth. This…is NOT their story. Xu Zuhui has never been considered a genius, or particularly talented, though no one would call him a failure either—no small feat in the cutthroat world of VRMMOs, the dominant form of entertainment on a dying Earth. Indeed, he is one of the lucky few to escape the terrible, ruined real world by uploading to a persistent virtual world based on the world of Cultivation. But though his new body and new life comes with substantial perks, he will soon discover there are substantial risks as well. He’s far from the only strong talent in this new world, and few such people are happy to welcome more into their ranks. In what was supposed to be a virtual world, Xu Zuhui will soon find that the stakes he’s fighting for are very real…and he’ll have to become very strong indeed to survive the events the real hero of this world will inevitably drag him into. Updates daily at 8 AM EST!