Self Preservation Instinct

"Hot Noodles request to add you as a friend." An inexplicable friend request, a non-existent contact. Claiming to be a message from herself in the future, intimately knowledgeable about her past. Fang Xiaocao was utterly numb. Hot Noodles: Danger, do not go home tonight. "Is this some kind of joke?" Staring at the WeChat message, Fang Xiaocao rolled her eyes and opened the anti-theft door. Hot Noodles: At midnight, when the knocking starts, don't turn on the light if you don't want to die. In the early morning: 00:00:00 Fang Xiaocao was woken by the knocking sound. She was just about to turn on the bedside lamp when she remembered that bizarre message. She pulled back her hand and stayed put until dawn, only to know her neighbor next door, a woman living alone just like her was murdered at midnight... Fang Xiaocao was suddenly covered in a cold sweat. Hot Noodles: To celebrate our narrow escape from death, go to the flea market before three in the afternoon, stall number 7, and buy the seventh inkstone on the left-hand side. The seller's bottom price is 80, but the inkstone is worth 8 million. After last night's ordeal, Fang Xiaocao inexplicably chose to believe. She successfully bought an inkstone for a hundred dollars, and later discover it was indeed a imperial inkstone from the Qing Qianlong era, worthing 8 million! Fang Xiaocao stood there, dumbfounded! Following the message's instructions, she bought a second-hand car. But little did she know, the guidance was linking her into a series of events that dragged out a murder case and a fortune worth two small goals. Who on earth sent her the messages? It's really her future self? Or it's some kind of bizarre game?

To all those who feel like they are not where they are supposed to be. To those who feel lost stuffed into a world they can't fit into. To those who are lonely and searching for something more. An outlet for those born into the wrong era. ****** Tyrone was as normal a man as any other. He had a complicated childhood and an even more twisted personality that shaped him into a person with a sharp instinct for survival. He wasn't infallible, and he had his lowest points, but like a reflex, he knew what he needed to do to love. But modern society never gave him the chance to be himself. ***** Tyrone, a young taxi driver, found life suffocating and mundane; he had the desire for more but lacked the will to achieve it due to the crushing weight of depression. Living a simple life, trying to make ends meet, he one day has an encounter that changes his life forever. ***** Thrown into a situation he never asked for, Tyrone found himself excelling in skills he always knew he had but his self-doubt never allowed him to accept. A single decision on a normal day turned all he knew about his life, the world, and the morality that bound him upside-down.

This diary reflects the personal journey of someone searching for their place in the world, grappling with exhaustion and uncertainty about the future. Amidst the pressure of studies and career choices, the narrator questions if they are on the right path. The search for identity and purpose becomes a shared experience, capturing inner struggles, solitude, and the need for self-understanding in an uncertain world.

In the forest village of Gizakini, where magic flows through the shadows and the balance of Void and Aether governs life, the Rite of Shadowbinding is a sacred trial that defines every elf’s destiny. For young Xa’el, the ritual meant to awaken his connection to the Void takes everything from him—his life, his identity, and the future his family dreamed of. But death is not the end. Xa’el is reborn, his soul fused with that of a human from a distant, unfamiliar world. Haunted by fractured memories of Earth and the weight of his elven heritage, he returns to a village that no longer recognizes him. Named a Chronicler, a role that binds him to the preservation of elven lore, Xa’el discovers he is more than a keeper of the past—he is a force for change. The awakening has left Xa’el altered in ways his people do not understand. With the knowledge of science and technology blending with the magic of Ro, Xa’el begins to see his world not as it is, but as it could be. Yet his vision clashes with centuries of tradition, and his pursuit of progress places him at odds with the elders who fear the erosion of the balance that has kept their people alive.

Worker Codi obtained a self-discipline challenge system. Never drink Coke again. Be self-disciplined for one day, and get a reward of $50. Never fall in love again, be self-disciplined for one day, and get a reward of $100. The reward will double after one natural month. Codi was overjoyed and prepared to resign and go home to lie down, but he soon found that it was not so easy to get this reward. Various temptations and tests began to appear in his life. "Learn about Coke chicken wings." "No," codi said with a straight face. One day, the cold female president said to him, "I have a relationship that I want to talk to you about." Codi: Don't ruin my heart, do you know how much money I can make in a day?

Self love for beautiful imagination.

a dead man’s rambling

Do you know what grants you the position of a polymathic? First, you have to be an outlier. With the ability to abuse the current system of society or actively go against it. After that, you need to act upon the instinct to use that power. Once you do you will catch the attention of a certain someone. She grants you eternal life with a limitless potential to learn and grow. My question is if given this information would you ever have the chance to become one of us?

In an untamed world where giants roam the skies and beasts stalk the shadows, one man awakens with no memory of his past. He has no name, no identity—only instincts sharper than steel and strength that defies human limits. The jungle stretches endlessly, its dangers lurking at every turn. Yet amidst the chaos, he begins to unravel fragments of his forgotten self, a name whispered in his mind: Gray. As he fights to survive in this primal paradise, Gray must confront towering dinosaurs, test his extraordinary abilities, and uncover the mystery of his existence. What is this world? Why is he here? And what lies beyond the horizon of this prehistoric land? Blending vivid descriptions, relentless action, and the quiet exploration of self, Superian is a journey of discovery, survival, and strength against the odds. For fans of epic tales with slow-burning mysteries and breathtaking worlds, this is a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat with every chapter.

After waking up in another world where humanity is extinct, a boy named Dust must find a way to survive its horrors and find his sister.

A typical isekai plot turns not so typical as the reality of the situation slowly sets in for the protagonist. War, slaves, women, marriage, children, vile villains, unexpected allies, and more. His actions may not only cost the populace their lives, but will also affect their livelihoods and beliefs. It's not all easy going, and not all enemies are on the opposite side. This is just some of what awaits the protagonist in part 1 of this of this multipart-multiversal storyline. Little did he know that his quest to defeat the Demon King and save this one single abnormal world was far more important than he ever thought it could be. It would eventually lead the protagonist to the origin of everything and anything that makes up reality. Everything must be balanced, including his abnormal existence. Equilibrium is...inevitable. -comments- I had a few goals for writing this story. Create a multiverse that almost any anime/manga/light novel could exist within and co-exist with others simultaneously. To also make the strongest character ever, giving a proper fundamental reason why they are, not just saying they're overpowered. This is the focus of the later parts, so I get all the "romance" and world building out of the way in the first 2 parts (loose plan). The rest of the parts focusing on the multiverse and crucial battles. If you think the protagonist is overpowered at the start...you have no idea. -the picture is AI generated and not an accurate reflection of the character. -I am a fulltime worker who writes irregularly and slowly (physical typing speed). I can also mull over one sentence for 30min. -parts 1 and 2 are a long and slow, things rapidly picking up after that. -nudity is depicted, but it is not of the 'ecchi' genre. Intercourse happens but is not detailed. -this is a war stricken world, so unsavory things happen. Please keep that in mind for things unsaid but implied. I try to keep things as lighthearted as possible while trying to keep it as realistic as possible. -I wrote this as if watching it in my head, which influenced the writing style. Also, when reading novels, if there are multiple characters, I sometimes find it hard to distinguish who's talking as I can see multiple characters wanting to say what was written. I decided to always make it clear who's talking, so it turned into a book/anime hybrid. -any feedback, including typos, are much appreciated. Upload Schedule: 1st of every month (wish I had time to do it more frequently, but alas, responsibilities. I am not writing to become an author, but only for myself and my own mental health. If the opportunity presented itself, sure, why not? However, I don't have the luxury to pursue that career. I have immense respect for those who can pursue it by overcoming the obstacles. I am a coward who can't justify the risks for pursuing something I don't have a diehard passion for. I only thought of stories for myself for many years, but I found myself forgetting parts of my stories. That's why I decided to write them down and record them online, leaving a piece of me out there for hopefully eternity. My goal is not short-term, but very long-term. I wish for someone, someday long after I'm gone, to read my work and think to themself "this guy has some good ideas". Just the thought of that makes me content. I hope you understand that I would only pursue a career in this if my work profoundly resonated with people so much that it basically forced me to be an author. I'm sincerely apologise to anyone reading it in its earl days and wishes for more confident).

Silax a young elf struck by a mysterious illness that takes away his ability to get stronger, yearns for a cure and a way to get stronger. Legend whispers of the World Tree, a mythical entity rumored to hold the key to ultimate power and unmatched healing. Reaching it promises not only a cure but also a chance to reclaim what was taken from him. Driven by ambition and a thirst for strength, Silax leaves home. He spends years searching until one day his efforts bear fruit. What he finds is not the blessing he anticipated, but a curse. It requires a sacrifice, a darkness that must be embraced to wield its might. A power fueled by darkness and life force absorbed from others. This dark power grants him immense strength but test his morals. Torn between ambition and morality, he must make a choice. Embrace his monstrous nature and achieve his goals at the cost of everything or give up on this power to protect the world from its danger. This is a story of the corrupting nature of power, the sacrifice and the cost of achieving ones goals, and the blurred lines between ambition and self-preservation. It's a tale that explores the lengths one might go to in the face of mortality.

Xiaofen's upbringing unfolded in a turbulent world, marked by tragedy as her parents fell victim to a senseless act of violence, leaving her sister traumatized. Amidst this turmoil, Xiaofen's stark difference in appearance, particularly her black complexion, led to a relentless mistreatment and hostility from those around her. Branded as a symbol of misfortune, she bore the weight of collective animosity, enduring an existence defined by scorn and hatred. In the face of this adversity, Xiaofen grapples with an intricate tapestry of love and the burning desire for retribution. Faced with the responsibility to protect her vulnerable sister, uphold her personal beliefs, and preserve her sense of self, Xiaofen confronts a relentless series of trials that pose the ultimate question: Is she truly cursed or ensnared within a web of intricate conspiracies?

In a world where gods and goddesses weave their influence over mortals and realms, Aracnys, the newly reborn Goddess of Spiders, Rebirth, and the Abyss, awakens in the Divine Realm, unsure of her powers and her place among the deities. Guided only by her instincts, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and divine ascension, carving her own path across multiple worlds. Aracnys defies cosmic expectations and seeks to explore her own nature rather than follow divine laws. As she travels through different realms, from medieval worlds filled with magic to advanced galactic kingdoms, she encounters gods, mortals, and dark forces that test her power and resolve. Her influence spreads when she steps into the mortal world, where she begins building a following by establishing a shrine in a small village.

18 year old luke finds him self waking up to another normal day to soon find out the apocalypse has started and the young hero will soon find him self in the middle of it all

The experience of a man who fights and sees the truly reality of what has become with one Union thats covered in political turmoil, fighting against his own brother to preserve the Union.

In the shadowed underworld of a Kentucky backyard, an isopod’s life is simple: eat, hide, and avoid death. But when a relentless predator—a mantis, cold and calculating—invades his colony, the isopod is thrust into a desperate fight for survival. As his world crumbles and the line between prey and predator blurs, he must confront the cyclical nature of life and death in a world ruled by hunger and shadow. A harrowing exploration of instinct, fear, and the fragile defiance of survival.

Tokyo the city to millions is under threat y a plague , how will a boy preserve his dreams in the face of a supernatural pandemic

Adapting to a new world is never easy, especially when your every instinct is to resist it.

Hoshi Carmen Takada-Santos, better known as Hoshi Santos, might seem to be an ordinary biracial high school student living in Nara City, Japan, but his other self, the serious, strong, and cold Kuro, is a strong warrior who wields a scythe as his weapon. It’s been 4 years since his father, a Filipino shaman named Louis Santos, had died after banishing an evil entity, only known as Master Black Blood, into the underworld for his atrocities, Hoshi had to hide and conceal Kuro from anyone for his safety. But, Master Black Blood’s son, Master Demon Blood, would do anything to avenge for his father’s banishment from the overworld, and this also means killing Hoshi. This demonic entity also employs the help of Sha Sakiyama, a mercenary and expert on the use of shadow, to get rid of Hoshi. But, Hoshi isn’t alone in fighting the evil forces. His classmate, a reclusive and introverted ninja named Bokuto Sakata, decided to help him out because his father was a close acquaintance of Louis, and a girl named Saki Mizoguchi, who was secretly a mage and had a long family lineage of the use of magic. Dive into the world of both magic and modernity as their quest against the evil supernatural forces begins to unravel.

The story of the protagonist Lin Wen, his sister Lin Qiuleng and other survivors struggling to survive in the world after a nuclear explosion depicts a post-apocalyptic world filled with chaos and despair. Lin Wen and his group face numerous challenges, including radiation, scarcity of resources, and dangerous mutants. Amidst these hardships, they experience a whirlwind of emotions. Fear grips them as they confront the unknown, yet they also hold onto a glimmer of hope for a better future. They struggle with moral dilemmas, torn between self-preservation and helping others. In this desolate new reality, their inner turmoil is as real as the physical threats they face, as they fight for their lives and search for a way to reclaim a sense of normalcy and hope.

On his first day at the “Endless Abilities Academy,” freshman Su Bei, classified as an F-rank, awakens a new power. It is only at this moment he realizes that their world is actually a comic book. Even more shocking, the protagonist of this story is none other than his classmate, Jiang Tianming. But that isn’t the biggest issue. The real problem is that in the next chapter of this comic, Su Bei is doomed to meet a tragic end in the bathroom! Thus begins his first challenge at the supernatural academy, a quest to avoid his untimely demise. Su Bei: … The only bit of good news? This chapter hasn’t been published yet. He has a chance to alter the story’s direction and escape his cannon-fodder fate. As everyone knows, befriending the protagonist doesn’t guarantee survival from plot-driven deaths. But becoming the protagonist’s enemy? That’s a surefire path to defeat. In the blazing sunlight, a blond boy flashes a mischievous grin, a hint of seriousness glimmering in his purple eyes. “I salute you, this year’s unluckiest of the unlucky!”

In a world where beasts and humans are locked in a fragile balance, the young Tharun—one of the last of a rare, powerful species—has grown up in solitude, forged by the wild and fueled by vengeance. After witnessing the brutal capture of her family by human beast tamers, she roams the ancient Forest of Stars, learning to survive, honing her instincts, and vowing to one day confront the ones who took everything from her. But when her path crosses with Kael, a mysterious beast tamer with a gentle soul and a healer’s touch, the walls she’s built begin to crack. Kael is unlike any human she’s known—unarmed, compassionate, and unafraid to face the dangers of the wild to protect those in need, beast and human alike. Torn between the hatred that has driven her and a strange, reluctant trust, the Tharun finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about humans. As dark tamers rise, wielding forbidden powers to control and corrupt, she and Kael are drawn together in an unlikely alliance, their survival—and the fate of their world—depending on a bond that defies nature itself. Through battles with shadowed foes, spiritual journeys into the mystical heart of the forest, and the quiet moments that reveal the depths of their shared pain, the Tharun and Kael must find a way to stand together. In a world where loyalty can be both a weapon and a weakness, and where trust is harder won than power, can a lone creature of the wild and a compassionate tamer break the chains of the past and forge a new path for beasts and humans alike? Or will the darkness lurking in both their hearts destroy the only hope for peace? Bound by Instinct is a sweeping fantasy of survival, redemption, and the enduring power of an unexpected bond—a tale of fierce creatures and fragile trust, where the fiercest battles are fought not just with claws and magic, but with the courage to trust and the instinct to protect.

Manipulate mc-✓✓ High iq-✓✓ New elements-✓✓ Unique world settings-✓✓ Overpowered-✓✓ Power system-✓✓ Cold blooded-✓✓ Power scaling-Planetary level-✓✓ [ 2 is identified as a self-suistaning Entity?] "He rushed at the undefined existence, sword gleaming, but the moment it touched, it blackened—corrupted." Alavrio's heart pounded as the weapon crumbled in his hands. The dark energy spread up his arm, cold and relentless. He tried to move, but his body was frozen, paralyzed by the same entity that had shattered Cyrus Arcane, his character, moments before. His vision blurred as his body began to disintegrate, pixel by pixel. Cyrus Arcane was slain by Entity 2. But before he could process it, the same thing began happening to him in real life. The sensation of his body breaking wasn’t just virtual anymore. He felt his limbs go numb, his skin crack, and then... darkness. When Alavrio opened his eyes, he wasn’t in his room anymore. He wasn’t even Alavrio. He was Entity 2, and the game had changed. The Arcane Clan he knew no longer existed like what it was before, but somehow, he was one of its heirs. And now, He,someone who was neglected by his clan for being weak had to find a way to survive in that cruel world. but Suddenly a notification popped in his mind DING!

It is a modern fantasy novel brimming with humor and wit. It follows the journey of Wang Yang , a young man who rises from obscurity to become a formidable king through his unique survival instincts and comedic flair. Set in a world teeming with magic and battles, the story is told with a light-hearted touch that explores themes of power, wisdom, friendship, and personal growth. Wang Yang's cleverness and humor are his weapons against adversity, and his journey is not just an adventure of might and intellect, but also a quest for self-discovery and maturation. The novel's charm lies in its ability to make readers laugh while reflecting on the warmth and hope of life.

Logline: Xian Xuan, a ruthless and cunning individual, awakens a powerful system that grants him immortality and unparalleled power, but will he use it to elevate his family to greatness or succumb to his own selfish desires? Synopsis: In a world where the pursuit of immortality is the ultimate goal, Xian Xuan has stumbled upon a mysterious Progenitor System that holds the key to unlocking his true potential. With the system's guidance and his own intelligence, he sets out to lead his family to unprecedented prosperity and power. However, Xian Xuan is not your typical hero. He is driven by a singular focus on self-preservation and a thirst for power, with no qualms about using any means necessary to achieve his goals. As he navigates the complexities of the Progenitor System and the cutthroat world of immortals, he must confront the true nature of his own ambition and the cost of his selfish desires. Will Xian Xuan's pursuit of power and immortality ultimately lead to his downfall, or will he succeed in achieving his goals and cementing his family's legacy? Dive into the world of "The Progenitor System" to find out. Genre: Dark Fantasy, Immortal Cultivation Target Audience: Fans of dark and complex characters, immortality cultivation systems, and morally ambiguous storytelling.

an ordinary guy reborn in his early school years in India with the aspiration of becoming a renowned physicist * I am a new writer and this is my first book so there will be many mistakes so consider this before reading this book

The story of My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant follows the protagonist, Zhaoyang, an idealist with a sensitive personality who values friendship deeply. While pursuing his “Castle in the Sky” and the ideal partner he dreams of, he encounters the warm and unique Micai by chance. From the start, their connection feels timeless, and as they get to know each other better, attraction blossoms into a genuine and heartfelt bond. Micai’s independence and kindness touch Zhaoyang profoundly, leading him to rekindle his own inner desires and aspirations. Amid ordinary yet comforting moments, they explore life and dreams together. Zhaoyang gradually realizes that his distant ideals are intricately intertwined with Micai’s