Working With Fire And Steel

Lee Hyunwook, the steel emperor, was the last savior of mankind, but died. In order to change the future, the place he regressed to was... The military?!! "Why here of all places?!" The start of Corporal Lee Hyunwook, who gets stronger in a special way, by doing a steel mukbang!

Threads of Time & Steel A tale about Love, Magic and Revolution By A.B. Sucrose Marina Eldheim is a brilliant inventor, a woman ahead of her time in a pre-steampunk-inspired empire divided by class and fueled by magic. With her wild curls, grease-stained overalls, and sharp mind, she's known as the Cog Queen, revolutionizing the world with her creations. But even her ingenious inventions can't shake the restless dreams of a man she's never met-yet feels she's always known. Silva Fischburn is a disciplined soldier, a man haunted by his past and bound by duty to the empire that once shunned him and his mother. Rising through the ranks despite endless sabotage, Silva's loyalty is tested when whispers of rebellion threaten to tear the empire apart. But what shakes him most is the mysterious connection he feels to Marina, the inventor tasked with outfitting the imperial forces. When shadowy figures from the slums and the nobility conspire to use magic and manipulation to destroy them, Marina and Silva find themselves drawn together by forces neither can control. As old secrets, forbidden love, and the ghosts of a life they've both forgotten begin to resurface, they must fight for their place in a world that seeks to keep them apart. With the empire on the brink of war and their enemies circling closer, Marina and Silva must decide whether to follow the paths laid before them or risk everything to uncover the truth about their past-and their future. A tale of love, ambition, and defiance, 'Threads of Time & Steel' is a thrilling pre-steampunk epic where magic meets invention and destiny collides with free will.

In the greater part of human kind there resides an instinct for survival. It is this which can clutch at straws and affect a rescue from them. It is this which can, now and then, outwit fate : Tanith Lee There are moments in life when you don't know what to do. Some of these moments can be good, like when a father holds his first newborn baby for the first time and realises he has no idea what to do. Or when somoene who has worked his entire life without stop finally retires and doesn't know what to do with his free time cause he's never had any. An then there's me, somoene about to have possibly the first of many so called "worst day of my life" as I stare at what is most likely a death sentence. You see for contexe, the world I am in is a little strange. Before you make any assumptions, this isn't an isekai where I get whisked off to some fantasy world to fixe some other peoples problems. At least not completely. The world I am in is strange in the fact that about 75 years ago, give or take one or two, a massive portion of the population vanished without a trace. Freaky I know, but not as freaky as when they came back and brought with them "magic". The laws of physics seemed useless and easy to ignore for these people. They could do incredible things. Flying through the air at unimaginable speeds, shooting fire from their fingers, moving mountains with their power. Even freezing time was within their reach. It was safe to say at this point that the world was going to change forever. Now listening to all this you'd probably say, wait Lucien isn't this awesome? Magic powers and all you have to do is dissapear for a while, isn't that a pretty good trade of? And normally you'd be right, but of the approximately 100 million who dissapeared, only 13 million came back. Not very good odds. Those that came back told stories of what they had to do. The trials they had to pass. Now this isn't some tower climbing story like you probably read in those webnovels. Every trial was unique to the person. Some where easy and some landed you in the 83 million that didn't come back. And naturally like any good fantasy story, the great dissapearance, as we came to call it, didn't happen just once. And so my story begins here, in the middle of the road, 75 years after the first great disappearance, staring into dead space. I would guess that the people who saw me would find me weird, after all I was staring at nothing. But I couldn't be bothered with them right now, and the reason was that I was indeed staring at something. Something that would change my fate forever. [Congratulations challenger] [You have been selected for the trial] [You will be transported in 30 seconds] ... Fuck. Author : this novel does have a system but it's not a leveling system, so if that's what you're looking for, this might not be for you.

the journey of man learning to walk in a new world

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

This world is falling apart, with no one left to protect its people. Something big and unexpected has taken over, and despair spreads like a shadow. The so-called hero, the one who was meant to fight for them, is the very cause of this chaos. Was the hero ever truly a hero in the end? But maybe there’s still hope—someone who was never meant to save anyone might step forward. Someone forgotten by fate, someone no one expected. What if that person is the one destined to expose the hero’s true colors? They don’t have a prophecy or a grand destiny written for them. Yet, it’s not destiny that drives them—it’s the burning fire in their heart, the unshakable will to save a broken world. “hey! you aren’t a fighter or knight, get out of here..quickly!” a knight yelled to ‘them’ ‘They’ grabbed a sword on the ground, ‘they’ pointed it to the shadow in the fire. “What are you doing?!” the knight screamed in shock ‘They’ frowned, “what do you think I’m doing? saving this god damn ruined kingdom.” tears fell down on ‘their’ face. the burning fire in ‘their’ heart started to rise.

Tan Shuchang had always considered himself born into a scholarly family and had also been a young star atop the honor roll, a true parasite of the upper class. He should have been holding significant local authority, receiving endless gifts, spending boundless money, enjoying innumerable years, and marrying countless concubines. How had he ended up becoming a demonic cultivator? After pondering for a long time and still not understanding, he slowly emerged from the pool of blood, deciding to think it over gradually…

Is Magic really just a wish machine? No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic. But what of it? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature. Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician. But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws. The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason! The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together. Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic. The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

-WSA 2025 ENTRY- An anomaly was born, lying deeply tucked away in Priscilla's soul. One faithful night it was awake by an encounter with a grand witch who placed Priscilla on her journey to explore the eldritch unknown. But trouble peeked around every corner, the fangs of the Immortal Vaundr struck at Priscilla, threatening to destroy everything she built for herself. With the help of a secret coven and the grand witch Lucia, she embarks on a journey to explore the unknown and understand the power that had implanted itself inside her. But the coven’s agenda differed from her own, they wished to harness her power and reign with chaos across the globe.

Seven unparalleled divine blades. The Ice-Snow Goddess's sigh - Morning Dew Knife. The Roar of the Fire God - Righteous Sun Knife. The Song of the Freedom Wind - Ao Tian's Knife. The melody of Earth's awakening - Longevity Knife. The Hexagonal of God's Hundred Changes - Xuánjī Knife. Dawn penetrating Heaven and Earth - Holy Radiance Knife. The Curse of Eternal Hell - Devouring Demon Knife. These are the seven divine swords, and also seven magic wands imbued with ice, fire, wind, earth, space, light, and darkness. Most importantly, they are also the main character's—kitchen knives.

Ignis, a weary priest with shaky faith, battles demons and curses armed only with a rosary, holy water, and an unrelenting dark humor. Amid supernatural struggles and mental chaos, he discovers that even in hell, there’s room for irony. Facing horrors and secrets far beyond his grasp, Ignis must fight not just against evil, but against himself. "A Hell of a Job" blends dark fantasy, sarcasm, and the supernatural in a chaotic yet hilarious adventure.

When Annalise Crane, a fiercely independent tech mogul, receives an invitation to her ex-fiancé’s wedding—the same man who shattered her heart by choosing his mistress—she’s forced to confront the past she buried beneath multi-billion-dollar deals and ruthless boardroom victories. Determined to walk into that wedding and leave unscathed, she doesn’t anticipate the secrets waiting to unravel or the game she’ll need to play to protect herself. As her ex flaunts his new life, Annalise finds herself entwined with the groom’s older brother, Cole Donovan, a brooding venture capitalist with a penchant for sarcasm and a mysterious grudge against his family. But Cole isn’t just there to play nice—he’s hunting for justice, and he needs Annalise to help him expose a betrayal that threatens both their worlds. What starts as a night of humiliation quickly spirals into a battle of wits, power, and survival. In a world where loyalty is fleeting and betrayal is currency, Annalise must decide whether to risk her heart and her empire in a game where the stakes are devastatingly high.

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Love of Fortune and Steel is a historical fantasy that weaves together romance, comedy, adventure, and the clash of worlds. James, a modern-day banker with an unwavering passion for history, experiences an extraordinary transformation during a routine museum visit. A mysterious supernatural force transmigrates him into a parallel medieval realm—a world familiar yet distinctly altered with its own unique nations, rulers, customs, and the presence of mana, a mystical energy that enhances martial prowess. In this enigmatic land, James encounters Bisera, a formidable and strikingly beautiful general of the Vakerian Empire, locked in a desperate struggle against the powerful Gillyrian Empire. Utilizing items granted by the supernatural entity, James saves Bisera’s life. Grateful and believing him to be a divine emissary sent by the Universal Spirit in response to her prayer, Bisera invites James to join her in defending the Vakerian Empire. As two souls isolated by their disparate worlds, a profound romance swiftly ignites between them. However, Bisera’s devout faith and the heavy burden of her responsibilities compel her to restrain their relationship, fearing that any overt passion might conflict with her duties and incur the wrath of the Universal Spirit, condemning their souls and the Vakerian Empire to ruin. James, enthralled by Bisera’s personality and talent, finds himself irresistibly drawn to her, yet frustrated by the invisible barriers she maintains. The vast differences in their worldviews and customs, coupled with James’s determination to return to his own world—an eventuality that might irrevocably separate them—act as chains on their blossoming love. With his modern knowledge and items, along with Bisera’s reliance on him, James quickly becomes an invaluable asset to the Vakerian Empire. However, this also makes him a target of Vakerian court politics and Gillyrian diplomacy. Their bond is further tested with the arrival of Saralta, a bold and free-spirited cavalry commander from the Vakerian steppes. In stark contrast to Bisera’s reserved and devout nature, Saralta pursues James with unbridled confidence and charm, challenging Bisera’s deeply held beliefs. Saralta’s liberal approach to love ignites a complex and often comical love triangle, forcing Bisera to confront her fear of losing James to Saralta’s advances and her greater dread of endangering their souls should they succumb to their feelings. As the Gillyrian onslaught intensifies, James, Bisera, and Saralta are swept into a maelstrom of love, duty, and faith. Bisera grapples with her unwavering sense of duty and steadfast faith, torn by the love that binds her to James. Saralta oscillates between the allure of freedom and the demands of propriety. Meanwhile, James must navigate his deep emotional devotion to Bisera and his fiery physical attraction to Saralta, all while striving to find a way between the two worlds before losing them both.

An orphan boy and the god inside him, learning to enjoy life, fighting to protect those he loves, and leaving their mark on this world of magic.

Kibri yüzünden tanrılar tarafından lanetlenerek küle dönüşen Ateş Kraliçesi Eryndra, yüzyıllar sonra yeniden doğar. Ancak bu kez gücü ve varlığı, sadece tanrılarla değil, kendi karanlık geçmişiyle de sınanacaktır. Küllerden yükselen alevler, onu eski ihtişamına mı kavuşturacak, yoksa sonsuz bir yıkıma mı sürükleyecek?

Oh son of fire, your fire burns mighty and chaoric, but beware! One fine day, it's you who yourself will bring demise and turn yourself into still ashes of darkness. Never trust the storm, it won't soothe you instead it will only support your end. ------- Once upon a time, in a world of peril and turbulence, a world of nightmares as one might say. Two fine warriors were born. Warriors who were the beacon of hope, and hence they were expected to defeat the lord of the darkest nights. Yet after a few years, one succumbed to calling of the evil while the other remained steadfast to the path of divinity. But in the end, only one lives and the other begins anew, to embrace the untouched potential that wasn't achieved due to death. Once, failed and now? Determined to succeed! He will rule the world he was given birth in and possibly may also complete his old mission–to defeat the greatest evil that has his partner in its tendrils. ------- Read the chapters to find out what happens next!

"In a land where ancient powers slumber and destiny weaves its intricate web, a young warrior rises from the ashes of a humble past. Armed with elemental powers and an unyielding spirit, Sanyukta embarks on a perilous journey to uncover hidden artifacts and confront the forces threatening her homeland. Along the way, she discovers the strength of unlikely allies, the depth of her own courage, and the true meaning of sacrifice. As secrets unravel and battles rage, will Sanyukta unlock the fire within to rewrite her destiny? Witness an epic tale of bravery, magic, and resilience in Fire of Destiny.

"From the grave rise two men without eyes, Holding a heart in their hands. And I weep over my brother, Is this my blood, or his?" In a land once ablaze with the flames of glory, a bloody uprising turned everything to ashes, giving rise to a fanatic regime founded upon the religion of Firinic. Yet amidst the ruins, one soul has sworn to one day return to this forsaken land and reclaim their stolen rights with blood, rising from the fire and ashes. This is a Requiem for Fire-a Fire in which courage, vengeance, and hope burn to bend destiny before the will of justice. It is the chronicle of a hundred years of torment, a century that serves as a poignant reminder of a forgotten truth: "Justice lives in the heart of those who resist."

Rui is the perfect Omega, well, uh, - until he opens his mouth. With his platinum blond hair and stormy grey eyes, he draws attention wherever he goes. But his sharp tongue, fiery temper, and refusal to submit break every stereotype. Determined to defy his nature, Rui keeps everyone at arm’s length. Rentai (蓮泰): “Peaceful lotus,” - a calm and composed Alpha, is nothing like the others. With his intense black eyes and unshakable demeanor, he’s drawn to Rui’s defiance instead of his beauty. When their worlds collide, sparks fly. As Ren teaches Rui that submission can be strength, and Rui pushes Ren’s patience to its limits, their bond ignites into something unstoppable. Can fire bloom from snow and obsidian? Or will their differences tear them apart?

After 10 years of hide and seek, the Mitchell family return to Springfield, with their beloved Luna Mitchell wanting her to leave a normal life free from constant fear of danger. But will she be able to put the past behind her and leave a comfortable life?? She tries to let go and stop being too uptight. And on her first day in her new high school, she manages to make new friends as well as enemies. She tries to live a new life with a tough identity but sadness and despair always find their way into her happiness leading her into leaving Springfield again. ... 4 years later... She's back but this its all for revenge. But the past won't just let her be. Will Luna Mitchell let her past and present pains and trauma break her down or will she overcome it all and prove to the real Woman Of Steel that she truly is...

Long ago in the high mountains of a secret empire, there were two powerful kingdoms split by the vast sea. One, a kingdom of fierce fire and power, full of mighty warriors and valiant royals. Their weapons ignited with flames of passion, and their skills were unmatched due to their discipline. A castle made of embers deemed it's walls untouchable to any foe. This kingdom was called the Crimson Demesne. Across the coastline, on the opposite cliff's peak, stood a vigorous, yet elegant castle, made by the grace of the stars. It is called the Steller Estate. Where hallways are finely plated with constellations of each record of the night sky. The shining silver and sapphire blades held by the royals were enlightened by stardust, reaching power beyond any imagination. These two kingdoms remained isolated from each other, for the two had long history of conflicts for power and rule over The Empire of Deargach Réaltaí. Countless bloody battles over crowns and thrones lead to the empire losing many adorn leaders. … Decades later, when the new kings and queens of both kingdoms were crowned, the Crimsons vowed to make amends with the Stellars and end the times of reckless exchange. Although, the villagers from both kingdoms still had their own disputes about the matter. Time will only tell who is really to trust.

John Browning, a former underworld assassin, went to his friend Angele's wedding party but ended up meeting his former colleagues. Before he could think that the whole wedding ceremony was a setup to catch him, he felt dizzy all of a sudden! At that moment, he knew that his lifelong friend had already betrayed him and sold him out. John was humiliated in front of hundreds of people and was forced to kneel in front of Thomas, the underworld assassin organization leader. Within a few minutes, they beat him brutally, dragged him to some underground basement, and then locked him in a gloomy room. John felt bitter when thinking about his friend's betrayal. He laid on the cold floor for two days and died miserably. But his story didn't end there. … In a world filled with magic and mystic powers, John Browning woke up in an 18-year-old boy's body. Before he could open his eyes and see his current situation, he felt someone was dragging his body. 'How am I still alive?' He got puzzled inside. But after a few seconds, John learned from the young boy's remanent memories that he was transmigrated to a mystical fantasy game-like world filled with magic and mystic powers! [Author's Note: The Mc will take some time to walk on the path of a fire mage due to less information about the world. So, don't get mad at me guys. If you feel anything wrong with the story, feel free to give me a review or comment. I will try my best and correct it. Have a happy reading!] ... If someone wants to contact me, you can send a request to my Instagram account or just send a mail. Contact via: akauthor02@gmail.com Discord: https: https://discord.gg/mYwPPbs6 Instagram Id: https://www.instagram.com/akauthor02/?hl=en Cover Pic credit: RafaelMousob