Devouring Synonym

Centuries ago, Darkness descended upon the world... It devoured everything and anything in its path, unleashing monstrous beings within that decimated humanity. Fortunately, the survivors were bestowed with curses, granting them extraordinary abilities to withstand the onslaught of the Creatures of the Dark. - Without a curse, one's fate is sealed... Or so everyone believed, until now.

[Ding! Skill Devour Successful] [19th Acquired Skill: Carnifex] [Ability: Bloodforging (Active 70%) Combat and Assault] [Ding! Skill Devour Successful] [20th Acquired Skill: Quickdraw insight(Active 100%) Assault] [Ability: Switch Weapons Instantly and increased awareness of surrounding during focus] [Cooldown: (10 Minutes)] _____ Ryuen Takeru had once lived in the shadows, his name whispered in fear. But those days as an assassin were far behind him, replaced by a quiet life as a college tutor. It was here that he found the peace he craved and pursued the one thing he truly loved. To inspire, teach, guide, and shape lives onto better paths, to ensure the next generation avoided the darkness he had once reveled in. However, that peace was shattered, when as unexpected train ride derailed reality itself, putting Ryuen in an entirely different world. A world teetering on the brink of ruin, a world destroyed by an apocalypse, as a result of the unending war between multiple races. Ryuen and his unfortunate students, find themselves captured, chained and forced into servitude, with no glimmer of hope. Yet fate had more in-store for him. A devastating twist, capable of destroying or elevating him, the one thing he had overlooked the moment he was informed. A Curse. [Skill Devourer Activated: Consume, Adapt, Evolve.] Nevertheless, For everything given, something must be taken, or perhaps sacrificed.

[Your shadow is alive.] [Feed your shadow, devour souls, level up, gain skills, complete quests, and grow stronger.] [Do you wish to view your current stats?] In the magical world of Aetherus, Damon Grey is the weakest student at Aether Academy, relentlessly bullied and ridiculed for his lack of power and defiant personality. Yet, he endures the torment, clinging to his scholarship—the only thing providing him with the funds to keep his sick sister alive. After a brutal attack leaves him near death, Damon encounters a dark viscous entity in the forest that fuses with his shadow, awakening the Living Shadow System. This strange power grants him unimaginable abilities but comes with a grim cost—a relentless hunger for souls and flesh to feed his shadow. Now, with his shadow alive and insatiable, Damon faces a terrible choice: feed it to grow stronger or starve it and die with it. In a world ruled by ruthless nobles, deadly monsters, and power-hungry demons, Damon must decide if his newfound power is a curse or the only way to survive. With the Living Shadow System, his fate is clear: devour or be devoured. discord. https://discord.com/invite/23jwFnt9

Jaswanth, an orphan. due to the dark childhood he experienced, his heart had been deeply wounded, leading him to only trust his friends. He was subjected to various to types of tortures mentally and physically since childhood... the only thing that managed to keep him sane was that he had his friends, the only light in that dark tunnel. however... this all changed when it began... it is called ....dimensional distortion..... the walls of reality began to crack under something.... sinister. it was a horror for some...release for some...and for those like jaswanth, it is an opportunity, an opportunity to prove himself. as for wether he can grap it or not depends on himself.

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. [This is mostly 2nd and 3rd person POV]

In 2085, humanity is on the brink of collapse. Global warming, diseases, and rapid technology have pushed the planet to its limit. A massive solar storm, called Surf Wave, strikes Earth, plunging cities into darkness and cutting off communication for three days. As people try to recover, a new disaster unfolds. A strange mutation spreads, turning humans and animals into terrifying zombie-like creatures known as "the Infected." Now, survivors must come together to fight for their lives. They face not only the Infected but also a lack of resources, broken governments and even humans who have turned ruthless in the fight for survival. Can they rebuild the world or is this the end of the human race?

In just three days, The world had fallen... Like meteors wiping out the dinosaurs, an Angel descended from a tear in the sky, unleashing a flood of destruction that ravaged humanity. Vielat, the imperial city, was the first to fall. Its people slaughtered by the dozen, its livestock reduced to mincemeat, and its grand architecture turned to dust. In the aftermath of the Angel's devastation, humanity began to rebuild, taking refuge in underground shelters and abandoned towns. Though the world slowly rose from the ashes, one man refused to move on. The Angels, now known as the Monarchs, were responsible for the death of his family and the destruction of everything he once held dear. The rest of the world may have accepted defeat, but he had not. Swearing vengeance, he vowed to end the Monarchs' reign, even if it cost him his life. * * * PS- I am not the owner of the cover art used, if you are the original owner and want it taken down. It will be removed.

My WSA 2025 entry. Betrayed and executed, the once-mighty king—Auriel Kovran— awakens through the power of the ancient Crown of Shadows. Now reborn, he seeks not only vengeance but redemption, determined to reclaim his throne and forge an empire that will stand unchallenged for eternity. Armed with dark, soul-devouring powers, he must rebuild his kingdom, face enemies both old and new, and uncover the secrets of the crown that brought him back. The road to power is paved with sacrifice, and to redeem his legacy, he must rise above the shadows—or be consumed by them. The rise of the king begins now.

A World of survival, where Nations must slay each other in order to survive. There can only be one. And there is only one way for it to end; War, Murder, and bloodshed. Ikem is thrust into this world, without any memories whatsoever. He is forced to navigate a world were all threatens to devour the him; the weak and empower the strong. A dog eat dog world. And without any knowledge of his background he is forced to start from scratch, without aid. Well, not really....

Lucas awakens after being devoured and having he’s body painfully reforged. in a world familiar yet unfamiliar to him. watch as he reaches the peak or dies another gruesome death.

Born into the Thornhill family, Eliana should have been dealing with succession planning and heiress training. But instead, she’s dealing with the crocodile tears of her cousin Alexa. As if stealing her Fiancé wasn’t enough, she’s out to pin everything onto Eliana. Trust issues - Eliana. Popularity issues - Eliana. Landslide - Must be Eliana. In an attempt to end her cousin’s jealousy-ridden machinations, Eliana is forced into a relationship with a childhood disaster, Lucian Alder Sinclair, her most tempting nightmare. Lucian Sinclair has always been synonymous with perfection, at least to most people. But to his family, finding someone who could handle his aloofness has been the top priority. Forced to return to his home country at the behest of his grandfather, Lucian fortunately encounters Eliana who’s in need of a ready-made partner. Constantly up at each other's throats, then into each other’s arms, may the lies they’ve told hold up against discerning family members and unrelenting pursuers.

Euri was quite passionate about wanting to become a perfect corporate slave. But after being forced to explore the sentient game infesting his miniscreen, Euri realized that he had stumbled upon an opportunity anyone on the planet would kill for.  While the entire human civilization on Planet Nen struggled to deal with the superior lifeforms plaguing the infinite planes devouring their world, Euri could compete with them all for power by just playing this game! A side-gig that didn’t conflict with his dream of climbing the corporate ladder—how generous can fortune be to bequeath this opportunity to him? Transcending the spatial laws, transcending human notion of cultivation, transcending the rules of Cosmic Development Bureau, Euri began a series of crazy experiments that could perhaps destroy the millennia-spanning schemes of the most advanced civilizations controlling the macrocosm. When interrogated about this fiasco, Euri answered the way a perfect corporate slave should.  “Full credit for this goes to my boss, who provided me with the opportunity..."  

A Galaxy Ruled by Magic, What is Better than That? A Galaxy Ruled by Magic and Chosen Individuals with unique Systems, with each system representing a different aspect of reality. The Systems range from the simple Ascendant grade Flame Heart system, which granted simple yet strong fire-based abilities, to the pinnacle of power, the Primordial Grade System of Time, which granted dominion over the archaic force of time itself. In such a fantasy, fate weaves its own designs, sending a figure who stood at the peak, betrayed by those he trusted as comrades, back in time. However, What if the reincarnation does not go as it should? What if he returns in time but is stuck with his eighteen-year-old self in his younger body? What if he does not even have control over his physical body and needs to make a deal with his younger self to even control it?

"If the world will not bow to me, then all that it can do is to burn for me!" In this world devoured by war and turmoil, witness the rise of Jonathan, a son of a lowly Baronet in the Empire of Ostadonia, into the conqueror who would unite not only his country but the entirety of Promethea. Like a wolf that pursues his prey, none will escape him and in due time, he will learn that becoming a conqueror is a destiny reserved for him and only him.

An ordinary high school student awakens a mysterious power known as the "Sky-Swallowing Might" in a dream, which allows him to devour all things and absorb their fortunes and knowledge.

In the mystical land of the Eclipse World, an unfortunate soul named Raven is born, bearing the dubious distinction of being the 66th Prince of a vast Empire. Yet, his destiny takes a cruel turn as he is inexplicably shunned for lacking even a whisper of any elemental affinity. Cast out from the grandeur of his birthright, Raven stands at the precipice of an uncertain future. Will he, against all odds, face the treacherous challenges laid before him and ascend to the position of Emperor, defying the very forces that sought to kill him? Or will he give in to the storm of political chaos, caught up in the complex power struggles as people compete for important positions? [Cover Pic. Credit: Paras Kumar.] For advanced chapters, visit my patreon account: patreon(.)com/Akauthor

Have you heard of the 'Dark Forest Hypothesis'? It suggests that alien civilizations exist, but they remain silent—ever fearful of malevolent civilizations lurking in the cold, dead void. Salivating for just a sign of life. This apocalyptic nightmare seems to be Earth's reality, where we find ourselves subjugated and silenced. Yet, as if that wasn't cruel enough, calamitous black holes have emerged—ravenous, devouring our world. Within them dwell—once-venerated gods of myth, now twisted into entities hellbent on harvesting countless souls to sustain their existence. Fate is stirring... its instrument is none other than Azario Anagnostopoulos—who MUST KILL THE GODS. Want more? Keep in mind my chapters are on average 5k words(that's a lot!) but I'm uploading it into bits on this site so people don't think there's not much content out. Then check out the author's notes at the end of any chapter. I can't wait to see you there! ;)

In a world where the wicked devour lives like locusts devour crops, where the lines between right and wrong have been blurred, and people are lost in delusions of grandeur and false wisdom, the weak are treated like animals, and everyone exploits everyone else. Anne, a young girl and her mother Martha, a sex worker, live in this brutal and unpredictable world, a nihilistic abyss that swallows hope whole. But when she is rescued and finds hope for the future,. will she remember her savior?

Ash, a young man who belongs to one of the strongest families in the human territory thought he would be one of the best heirs to his family but unfortunately on the day of the awakening ceremony all his hopes were shattered as he awakened a unique talent that he couldn't awaken no matter what he did which made fall from the status of the young master to a nobody but one day as his family was attacked and he was about to die his forgotten talent was awaken which changed his life completely.

In 2040, The Earth was bathed in powerful radiation when a star went supernova, this radiation granted 50% of humans superhuman abilities but also created a nightmare for them as animals, insects, and carnivorous plants were mutated and became overpowered with intelligence, human started teetering on the brink of survival, a boy with no powers and no father, with a mother in a coma, seems destined for obscurity, but one night changed his life, with a new found hope to cure his mum from the everlasting sleep—Gene Elixir— he went on on a journey that would reshape his destiny... ~Voracious Sovereign... Gene Devourer... Pray you won't be devoured by this power you wield which hunger is insatiable~ ~You call yourself an opportunist... But. .. you aren't free. A hungry man is not a free man...~

Johann Freyy had long accepted that life wasn’t for him. Every job he’d tried seemed to slip through his fingers, and each dismissal stung harder than the last. He was tired—tired of trying, tired of failing, tired of feeling like he was never enough. As a construction worker on a planet that was suffocating under its own weight, opportunities were few and far between, and the ones that existed were often out of reach for someone like him. A simple mistake, one that wasn’t even his fault, had cost him the only job he retained for a long period of time, and that was the breaking point. He had nothing left. No hope. No future. But that night, as he sat in a rowdy bar, surrounded by faces just as worn and defeated as his own, something changed. There, amid the noise and chaos, he overheard a conversation that would change his life for the better or worse.

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The Pandemonium virus unleashed chaos, transforming the world into a wasteland where the dead walk, animals devour everything in their path, and plants have become deadly predators. The few humans who remain must adapt to survive, aided by a class system that grants them special abilities. Alex, a young man scarred by tragedy, awakens with a unique power: the Devourer System, which allows him to absorb the skills and essences of any creature or human he defeats. Cold, calculating, and ruthless, Alex understands that compassion has no place in this new world. Only the strong survive, and he will crush anyone who dares to stand in his way. While his hardened personality drives his decisions, Alex also struggles with his darker desires, leading to complex and dangerous relationships as he builds a group of survivors who follow him out of necessity, admiration, and attraction. Will Alex's power make him humanity's savior or its ultimate doom?

{Heads up I will be rewriting and editing the first volume to better reflect changes made as well as make things flow better so please re read if you can} In a world where systems are common, from common leveling systems to evolving dragon systems to even god-making systems. I'm given a named one that now not, only do I get stronger from killing, but eating my prey as well. I don't know why, but I yearn to kill and eat all to get stronger. Maybe it's the dreams I've been having since I was bestowed with this system, or maybe...something more?.... Can I live up to my dreams and what's been given to me?

Grand Scholar: A title synonymous with greatness, power, status, and authority. Ruchir, a young scholar from the capital city, harbors a burning ambition to attain this esteemed title. Join him on a journey brimming with drama, intense emotions, and thrilling action. Will Ruchir fall prey to the intricate plots against him, or will he rise above them to one day reign supreme over the continent? In this novel, the plot doesn't merely follow the main character; the main character intricately weaves through the plot. Take your time, dear readers, and immerse yourself in a tale where the depths of character development unfold in ways you’ve never experienced before.

Everything changed in one night. The night didn’t turn into day; the darkness remained. Then we saw those ravenous Skinwalkers, devouring humans alive. What will happen next? Who are these Skinwalkers? How will we survive? Amid all this chaos, I fell in love with someone who was my companion throughout this journey. But then I discovered a horrifying truth: the person I loved was the creator of this entire nightmare. He was the king of those aliens. Why did he pretend to love me? NOTE: Cover is not mine credit goes to respected owner.

In 2306 SE, humanity faced an unprecedented biological catastrophe. The Earth's ecosystem collapsed due to excessive genetic experimentation, unleashing a swarm of monstrous creatures. Scientists attempted to harness genetic material from ancient species using the "Erebus Project." The experiment spiraled out of control, spawning terrifying beasts known as "The Devourers." These creatures ravaged Earth, merging their DNA with humanity's. Humanity struggled to survive amidst the monstrous onslaught. The Devourers' influence granted some humans extraordinary abilities, dubbed "Chrono-Force." Researchers discovered ways to harness Chrono-Force, giving rise to temporal warriors. These warriors protected humanity's last strongholds. Humanity rebounded, establishing fortified cities. Temporal Guardians defended these metropolises. Two factions emerged: the Timekeeper Alliance and the Freedom Federation. In 516 NGE, Leo Subaru was born with exceptional Chrono-Force affinity. His parents worried about his fragile health. Leo lay silently, surrounded by life-support machinery. Sedated, Leo entered a dream world. Kaida, a majestic wolf-like creature, materialized. Kaida's piercing blue eyes sparkled. "Hey, young one! I'm your temporal guardian. Together, we'll master Chrono-Force and conquer the Devourers!" Kaida's tail wagged energetically. Kaida's arrival marked the beginning of Leo's extraordinary adventure.

It is the year 4037, the future becomes the past, with a reoccurring demise. Jaiden lives through a loop of his life until it ends by a mysterious black hole, devouring everything within its path. With despair guiding his own path, he lives his life over again, but with a sudden twist. The world's fate would continue to be at risk, but with the bonding between those of newly found relationships, there was bound to be an amplitude of change.

[You have successfully devoured your target.] [Your strength has increased by 250.] [Your speed has increased by 200.] [Your defense has increased by 300.]  [You have acquired the Golden Immortal Bloodline.] [You have acquired the Chaos Beast Physique.] [Your cultivation has increased.] [You have accumulated Madness.] The Era of Chaos is upon the Cosmos once more leading to various kinds of Chaotic Rifts spawning randomly. Meanwhile, a 26-year-old actor on Earth, Pascal Margrave, transmigrates into the body of Caelum Goldheart. Upon transmigration, he becomes the host of the World Devouring System - a system that allows Caelum to quickly become stronger by absorbing the power of anyone he kills. However, things are not so simple. Caelum quickly realizes that while he is the [Host] of the World Devouring System, he is not its true [Master]. Failing to complete the system's milestones within the designated time will lead to his soul being tortured in the Netherworld for all Eternity. Join Caelum on his journey as he attempts to take control of his own fate, uncovers the hidden plots around his transmigration and becomes the dominant power of the Cosmos.

Asura, a noble in the kingdom of Silvara, spent his days quietly until his world ended. Betrayed by his beloved wife and then killed, he swore to get revenge on them in his late moments. Upon death, Asura somehow returned 20 years into the past. Prepared to get revenge on the woman who betrayed him. On his journey for revenge, he discovers true love, friendship, and a life-altering truth. A dark cult controls his fate like a game—even his beloved's betrayal was their work. He learns about his powers and strange bloodlines. Then, about this being his ninth and final rebirth! All to revive their god, using Asura as the perfect vessel. Vowing to destroy the cult's plot and protect his loved ones, Asura forges an alternative path. Becoming the Devouring Monarch