Dream Until I End Up Dead

In a world where dreams are a gateway to the unknown, Toby Robinson's life is about to take a dramatic turn. After inheriting the mysterious Dream System, Toby discovers he can venture into the realm of dreams, unlocking supernatural adventures and unimaginable possibilities. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Toby's newfound abilities have caught the attention of unknown forces. As he delves deeper into the world of dreams, Toby must confront the dark secrets surrounding the Dream System's origins and the true intentions of its creators. Will this carefree teenager be able to harness the power of the Dream System to save his world, or will the weight of destiny crush him? Dive into the thrilling adventures of Toby Robinson as he navigates the blurred lines between dreams and reality. [Congratulations, You Have Inherited The Dream System]

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.

Kael was once a being so powerful even the gods feared him—until he was thrown into The Null, a realm of endless torment and eventually cast into inexistence. But he returns, reincarnated as a powerless beggar in a broken world ruled by monsters and corruption. With memory of godly blood on his hands, he is determined to reclaim his strength, survive the Nexus's deadly trials, and tear down the heavens themselves. But it's a matter of time before the gods and celestials know he’s returned. And this time, they will not make the same mistake twice. > ◇ Ravager (Rank E) Eliminated. 20 VRP Gained. > ◇ 0.00109% Memory Unlocked. Forgotten Technique: Blight Shield Relearned. > ◇ Ather'valis, The God-Killing Blade, has been acquired.

The world is full of mages. The ones who fight for glory, the ones who stand tall, the ones who are feared. They defeat enemies. They win battles. They take everything they want. They are the ones everyone admires. But I? I’m not one of them. I can see the future. The problem? It’s all pointless. I know the outcome of everything. Every fight. Every struggle. Every victory… and every loss. The future is already written. And in the end, it’s all meaningless. I didn’t want to be a hero. I didn’t ask for this power. I just want to live in peace, but how can I when I know the inevitable? The academy, the friends, the enemies… it doesn’t matter. In the end, everything will fade. And then there's Kai. He doesn’t know it, but he’s the one variable I can’t see. He’s not supposed to be here. He doesn’t belong in this story. Yet somehow, he’s part of it. A piece I can’t predict. He’s the one thing that doesn’t follow the script, the one I can’t control. What does that mean? If I can’t see him, then is there hope, or is it a even darker horror? I can see everything… but him. And that scares me more than any future I’ve already seen.

In the world where monsters and demons exist behind,Kim Dohyun is a normal teenager. While going back home with his best friends,tragedy happened that open his deep secret to himself and the world. With the help of System,a cat and the help of hunters he meets along the road,Kim Dohyun would become the strongest!...or not?

Angelo Pimenova has always been confident, full of himself asshole, charming, and entirely used to getting what he wants until Shieneva Monasterio entered his world. From the moment he saw her captivating smile, cupid hit him hard and down that he had to meet her. Enlisting the help of his talkative and protective friend, Farley Velasquez, who also happens to be Shieneva’s cousin, Angelo sets his sights on winning over the fierce, independent girl. But Shieneva Monasterio isn’t just an ordinary girl with a pretty face—she’s tough, sharp, and unafraid to put people in their rightful places. When Angelo discovers that getting close to Shieneva isn’t easy, peasy lemon squeezy, it is more complicated than anticipated. As their worlds clash, Angelo must deal with Shieneva's feisty demeanor and difficulty demonstrating his sincere emotions. Will his charm and unwavering perseverance prevail, or will Shieneva's defenses be too formidable to overcome? "Shieneva Monasterio will surely be mine" could become a power struggle Angelo might lose in these audacious endeavors and surprising encounters.

The girl’s words flowed into her like poison in her bloodstream… “greedy bitch” – those were her exact words that he told his mistress about his wife!!. She never expected him to think of her this way! our marriage was a contract but I thought there were mutual respect between us..I had to wait three years to hear such words, and here I was, stuck in the bathroom of the hosts of this party. I waited until the two women left, then stepped out, feeling suffocated, as if something had changed forever in their cold marriage.

Emma's life had always been predictable—a mix of quiet luxury she didn't choose and routines she couldn't break. She was used to keeping a low profile, tucked away from the world’s scrutiny and the constant rumors about her mysterious "sugar daddy." But during what should have been an ordinary work trip, something extraordinary happened. At the airport, she crossed paths with Leon Gray, a man who felt like he’d stepped right out of the pages of her favorite romance novels—too perfect, too enigmatic, and far too captivating to be real. From the moment he spoke, Leon felt like he knew her, offering to turn her into the heroine she’d always dreamed of being. Of course, it sounded crazy, but there was something in his words, a pull she couldn’t ignore. Before she could even process what was happening, Emma was thrown into a whirlwind where nothing made sense, and Leon’s presence seemed to drag her deeper into a reality she didn’t even know existed. What was supposed to be a simple trip ended up changing everything she thought she knew about herself—and her past. A Transmigration Story With A Lot Of Twist!

Davina Dubois is a 27 year old virgin who has been working minimum wage jobs her entire life. Her current dead end job is a cashier at a drug store. Her life's trajectory is zero and she has long since given up on trying for anything better. All she can do now is drown her sorrows every time her heart starts to dream and remind her that she is a failure. She is a habitual procrastinator who lives a life of social isolation. When she's not at work, she's by herself. When she goes to mall, she's by herself. When she goes to a restaurant, she's eating for one. Her adult life has been filled with nothing but daydreaming, feeling bitter, struggling to control her anger, being selfish and living like she's an old lady in retirement. Her thoughts are her worst nightmare. They've brought her down to her knees and killed her spirit. She is always lacking sleep and always taking two steps back the moment she takes one step forward. Finally, the depression becomes too much for her. Filled with regret, fear and doubts she decides to take a leap for freedom....off a bridge. Rafael Hunt is a 30 year old global popstar. He has toured all over the world and enchanted millions with his hypnotic voice and dance. He tops the Billboard charts with each new album, has sold millions of copies of his music, holds 3 Platinum certificates and two Grammy Awards. His face grazes nearly every celebrity magazine and he is the hot topic of discussion on every music show nationally and internationally, known as the next Michael Jackson. He's the brand ambassador for countless clothing lines, has his own perfume and has starred in commercials for everything from handbags to fast food. He has donated to countless charities, opened up a hospital and even met the president. Unfortunately, his life away from the spotlight is filled with misery. Growing up, he was treated as nothing more than a tool by his parents. He was expected to always deliver the best vocals and the most sharp choreography or he would get beaten up by his father and placed on a strict diet by his mother. Rafe was also the child of a highly dysfunctional marriage. The only person who cared for him was his grandfather, who admired his grandson for being very disciplined and filial. So much so, that he decided to rewrite his will in Rafe's name only. Rafe's grandfather considers his son and daughter-in-law to be nothing more than leeches with no real value and an utter disgrace to the Hunt name. Naturally, he wants Rafe to carry the bloodline forward. Being treated as a windup toy expected to dance to satisfy his heartless parents greed took a huge toll on his mind. As a coping mechanism, he developed an addiction to cocaine. After secretly acquiring a large quantity from his secret dealer, Rafe snorts it all with the hopes of dying. Both Davina and Rafe have a near brush with death before ending up in the hospital expected to survive. Waking up, they cry and curse their circumstances before realizing that they're not where they're supposed to be. Davina looks at her herself and sees a skinny handsome man where her body should be. Rafael wakes up and sees a full some, curvaceous beauty staring at him from the mirror. Worlds apart, these two would never cross paths normally. Only a supernatural intervention could bring them together. But as they navigate their newly acquired identities, they realize that misery isn't the only thing that binds them together. Davina and Rafe are actually long lost siblings.

Lovers-To-Enemies-To-Lovers -Blind MMC Who would have guessed that the perfect "spoiled daughter" of the famous lawyer and the civil engineer would fall in love with her neighbor ... but not any man. A blind man to be more specific. A blind mysterious man that has plenty of dangerous secrets hidden behind him. Secrets that could make two lovers who are deeply in love turn into enemies. Book contain: MafiaxLawyer word count: 150k-200k

Davis has a second chance at life when he is sent back to the past after a disaster in the future. Driven by a strong desire to fix the mistakes of his past life, he strives to become the strongest Ranker.

This is a story about Lee Jieun a medical college student who have a weak heart since birth, magically recovered after her father coincidently met a mysterious man 10 years ago. One day, she suddenly become an experiment by the college special science department secret research (at least that what she think of at first) after she accidently drinking some 'special' medicine. After that, everytime she sleeping at night she will get a dream. The dream that she had each night seems real enough. New people, new surrounding with some 'magic power' really confuses her but, how come people in there know her like she’s been there for the whole time? Her confuse life of course began more chaos when she met Eun Woo. A perfect handsome young man with warm and cold personalities. He is one of the famous 6 children of The King's in that 'Dream Land'. More shocking! The man also is her fiancée that she never thought she has! How these never cross fate becomes a fate to each other? And how they overcome their love-hate relationship and in the end help each other? [COVER BOOK IS MINE]

Irene, a 20 -year -old college student got a scholarship to a very established college where rich people usually go. Raised by a poor but loving father and having to face her stepmother’s hatred, her life was never easy when she was also bullied in college. Until one day she met the young founder -AKA- one of the college’s board members. Victor, 28 years old man who is a very successful young entrepreneur, actually a famous young mafia leader in the underworld. He done a clean job in the eyes of the world to cover his dark side. One day when he visit one of the college that he invested he encounter Irene who get bullied in front of his eyes. Even people don’t know his dark side the gossip here and there just enough making people to avoid him. “She’s mine. No one except me should touch her.” He announce his prey with a smirk. Her beautiful face makes him fall in love at the first sight but the way he love, don't really understand by the girl at all. But, apart from his success he tries very hard to escape from the shadow of his father, the big mafia boss himself who is cruel and doesn’t even care to do all sorts of dirty things just to get success. One day, his father finally 'accepted' his request to be out from family registration and given him a final task (his mafia family tradition) by 'killing' someone that get in the way of his. Victor agreed without even blinking. He used to get his hands dirty after all. After carrying out his duties he finally realizes that the family he killed was Irene’s family. With a faltering hand, he now fell into a pit of remorse. Luckily Irene wasn't there then. He promises himself to take care of the girl from his own father. "Marry me!" Victor said. Irene just kept quiet. She watched the man standing in front of her with eyes still swollen from crying. "Don't you want to get revenge to everyone who made you suffer? I can make you strong and not looking pitiful like this anymore. But you have to marry me." Without much thought because Irene’s mind was already tied to the word ‘revenge’ she took Victor’s hand that night and now become the mafia’s wife. "I swear. Everyone who made me suffer will face the consequences. If I can't find you in this life, I will find you in my next life!" Irene would never be the same person again. And that's just the beginning ...

During a zombie outbreak, as the city falls, Qian Zhenzhen stumbles upon a dilapidated cottage during her escape and unexpectedly binds with a inn management system. Moss and ivy cover the outer walls, the rotting wooden door creaks, and crows screech on the rooftop. Looking at the bird droppings and crawling insects everywhere, Qian Zhenzhen is completely puzzled: ...this is a inn? [Business Preparation (1): Renovate the Inn] [Please gather the following items as soon as possible:] [Wood (0/10)] [Stone...] [Metal...] Qian Zhenzhen's eyes immediately catch the reward—[58 Sweet and Juicy Strawberries]. Tears of joy stream down her face as she rolls up her sleeves and gets straight to work! Add new rooms, beds, cabinets, tables and chairs... Harvest green onions, rice, sweet potatoes, carrots... Build defensive fortifications, resist zombie attacks... When those who have escaped with their lives, exhausted survivors arrive here, they'll discover that even in this apocalyptic world, there exists such a paradise-like base, with a vibrant garden full of flowers, well-stocked warehouses, and impenetrable defenses. For a reasonable payment, the people here will offer warm smiles and perfect accommodations, allowing them to enjoy rare moments of peace and tranquility. Welcome, Inn Manager. Here, you'll need to expand and decorate your rooms, recruit and train your staff, receive and serve wandering travelers... You can establish and plan farms, ranches, lumber yards, quarries... stockpile resources and become self-sufficient! Come create your own unique base and build a paradise that represents hope for humanity!

A kind hearted young man–Yan Ming wants to escape the life and death cycles of mortals, however he only jumped from one cage to another as he realizes the dark truth about the cultivation world. (Inspired by Renegade Immortal) 1. Not edited (Might reedit if I finish writing–likely not)

If Only I Could Level Up In a world reshaped by the enigmatic Paradox World System, humanity has become a battleground of levels, stats, and unimaginable power. For most, survival means ascending the ranks of the system, but for Erwin Grey, it’s a cruel paradox. Born without a system of his own, he’s trapped in a world where everyone else evolves—except him. Yet, Erwin is far from powerless. He discovers a unique ability: while he cannot level up himself, his weapons and items can ascend to extraordinary heights. Armed with this anomaly, Erwin must navigate deadly trials, face ruthless players, and outwit a system designed to crush him. But survival is only the beginning. As Erwin unravels the truth behind the Paradox World System, he’s confronted by a shocking revelation: the system was created by his future self to prepare humanity for a war with an unknown enemy. Now, Erwin must embrace his role as the architect of his own torment and make impossible choices—where sacrifice and survival are often the same. Epic battles, chilling decisions, and a hero driven by cold logic and ingenuity. If Only I Could Level Up is a gripping tale of resilience, defiance, and the relentless pursuit of purpose in a world that demands everything. Will Erwin conquer the system, or will the weight of his choices destroy him? The clock is ticking, and the price of failure is extinction.

a collection of short horror and thiller stories

At the heart of a wish lies an attempt at completion, a human desire to become our true and final selves. Wishes are fuelled by regrets and are bound eternally to the past, serving as approximations of what once was. We all experience regret and nostalgia, leading us to make wishes and find despair, but can we become our true selves despite this all? That's where the story of a girl who struggles to control her desires begins... Two souls sharing the same body and memory are living in Kyoto 2031. Tang-Ji Shizukesa, a girl who's grown up in her previous life with a hardcore passion for gaming, is now a bookworm in her new life who has no interest in video games. Along with her, Kazami and Hoyeon, the three childhood friends who separated 7 years ago due to an accident, have now been reunited again in a VRMMORPG game known as Dusk Protocol. The game has a unique combat system known as "Leere," a physical manifestation of an individual soul that can be conjured into deadly weapons. As Tang-Ji navigates this virtual world, she confronts the echoes of her past and the dissonance between her former self and her present identity. How will she cope with the rediscovery of a life she thought she left behind? How will Kazami and Hoyeon react to the new Tang-Ji? In a world where reality is malleable and death is just a click of a button away, the boundaries between past and present blur, forcing everyone to grapple with the truth of who they truly are. Disclaimer: This novel contains explicit language, violence, racism, and sexual scenes. There are also scenes that deal with various traumas, from physical to emotional to mental. (THE CHARACTERS’ CIRCUMSTANCES , TRAITS, AND BELIEFS IN THIS NOVEL ARE ALL BASED ON A TRUE STORY.)

In a world on the brink of destruction, Arion, a manaless human, is given a second chance to alter the course of history. Sent back in time, he must prevent the calamity that led to humanity's downfall. As he navigates the complexities of time travel, Arion will uncover hidden secrets behind his identity and confront formidable challenges that will test his resolve. Will he rise to the pinnacle of power and rewrite the fate of his world?

Under the Heavenly Emperor’s nose, Leo succeeds in performing a ritual from a joke-of-a-book to go back in time. However, the Heavenly Emperor had been watching him all along. He did not believe the ritual would work, and this was a major miscalculation! Not only did the ritual work with Leo going back in time, but the whole timeline itself was flipped! The reversal led to the universe repeating the events again from a set point. The future people who hadn’t been born yet disappeared, but the ones already present regressed along with Leo and the Heavenly Emperor. With so many regressors acting as variables, will Leo be able to succeed in achieving his goals? Will the butterfly effect that would take place be too strong or will the variables be kept in check? What would the fate of the world be under such circumstances? Journey along Leo in a world of steam machinery, magic, cultivation, oriental elements, and added modern touch where potions are a way to breakthrough and unique to each individual! From dungeons to celestial realms, potions to martial arts, victorian era to modern cultivation; the world has it all! ….. A/N: What to expect? — Slice of life. Lots and lots of slice of life. — A never-before-seen blend of Victorian/ Steampunk + modern + Xianxia fantasy! — Unique cultivation paths for all! — System for all! — Multiple Regressors! — No Harem, No smut! — A power couple! — Good paced romance! — A new take on world hopping (the world hops, not the protag :D. If you don't understand it now, you will in due time!)

This is a story of a Universe with a Time Paradox, where the time in this Universe is constantly rebooted by the gods called Diviners. But one day in the 12th Timeline, a mortal, Ragna Kent somehow survives the Reboot and can now communicate with his current timeline self, Leveling him up to fight the divine gods that cause this paradox. __________________________ To support the author: Join Discord: https://discord.gg/nPUQhX9C Join Dc Server: https://discord.com/channels/1218787271004651680/1219861679026733056 Follow me on Instagram: @kjv.zeanso Follow me on Twitter: @KjvZeanso https://www.patreon.com/KJVZeanso

The Red Moon has risen. The world is crumbling. And survival has a price. Benson Lovejoy never asked for the chaos that’s turned Earth upside down. When the Red Moon appeared, the world was torn apart by mutations and the arrival of the Wayward system—a mysterious force that grants abilities to those chosen to wield them. As the last remnants of humanity are pushed to their limits, Benson finds himself trapped in a brutal new world where the strong prey on the weak, and only the ruthless survive. Now, forced into a deadly arena with others who share the same cursed fate, Benson must fight not just for his life—but for control over the power that’s taking over his mind. Greed, an insatiable hunger, threatens to consume him with every use of his ability. The more he feeds it, the stronger he becomes—but the more he loses himself. With enemies closing in and allies who are as dangerous as the creatures loitering in the dark, Benson’s only hope may lie in mastering his power before it devours him entirely. But the clock is ticking, and the game has only just begun. Can he survive this world, or will he become its next monster?

In the vast world of Erosia, House Leandis rules supreme. General Balian commands their great army, over one hundred thousand strong. Balian is one of the greatest warriors the world has ever seen, yet he doesn't understand his place in the world. Valia is the leader of a small band of Raiders, who pillage cities to survive. With the help of her companions, she seeks revenge on House Leandis for the death of the man she loved. Sir Lucan trained his whole life to join the world's biggest army. After heroically protecting his king from an enemy, he was promoted to right-hand bodyguard. Unbeknownst to the world, a much larger threat rises from below....

Sesky was a girl like no other. She grew up in a wealthy and loving family, although her parents were often absent when she reached the age of nineteen, claiming that their little girl was big enough to fly on her own. As the youngest daughter, she never lacked for anything, and her parents and siblings didn't even force her to work in their large family business when she finished university. They let her do what she liked, such as painting, drawing and writing, and above all spending time with her four childhood friends, who never had a problem with her. Although nonchalant and too relaxed for their tastes on certain subjects, she is thoughtful and attentive to those around her. She died suddenly in an unfortunate accident, a most bizarre death. She had never had suicidal thoughts, not even once, and here she was, leaving behind family and friends who felt guilty for not seeing it coming and for abandoning her. When Sesky awoke, to her astonishment, she was still alive, with all her limbs in place. But she was in a completely different environment than she'd known before. She felt a little panic-stricken, but she was determined to understand her situation. She realised that she was no longer Sesky, the high society girl loved by those close to her, pampered to the point where she could have turned out differently if she'd had a bad heart. She was a man. Yes, a man. As if it wasn't enough that she had died in such an absurd way and under such bizarre circumstances. But there's a silver lining, right? Being a man could be interesting too, right? Her counterpart was a man born into an aristocratic family, but he lacked the love and attention she was lucky enough to have in her world. His counterpart was unhappy and abused, with no one to look after him, and despised by everyone, even his own family. He was the only normal person in a family and society where you were respected because of your inner beast. Will Sesky's arrival change her fate, or will she have to live like a rat at the bottom of the social ladder, receiving their contempt as the only act of human compassion towards her? Or has she been lured into this world to show them off and live a full and luxurious life as she always has? Come and live this adventure with Sesky, encouraging her to grow stronger and face the challenges she encounters along the way. As Sesky's adventure begins, what do you think?