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Samuel, an ordinary high school student, finds his life irrevocably altered when he and his classmates are unexpectedly summoned to another world. Initially believing they are destined to be prophesied heroes, their hopes for glory and adventure are brutally shattered. They quickly uncover a horrifying truth: the very gods who summoned them are not benevolent saviors but monstrous entities that feed on human souls. Adding to this betrayal, Samuel's younger sister is accidentally dragged into the summoning, becoming another victim marked for sacrifice. Consumed by grief and a burning need for vengeance, Samuel survives the ritual and forms a desperate pact with Arithmos, the God of War. Empowered by Arithmos's formidable abilities, Samuel now stands as a solitary force, vowing to hunt down and destroy every single god, determined to strip them of everything they possess... [WSA] 2025 vote, like, comment. (x)I_don't_sleep_ (i.g)I_don't_sleep_ (discord)I_don't_sleep_

She was killed as a princess… and woke up as a peasant in the enemy’s empire. On the eve of her coronation, Princess Arabella is assassinated—only to awaken in the body of Helena, a quiet girl from a rival land. Stripped of her name, power, and kingdom, Arabella must survive political games, navigate secrets, and uncover the truth behind her murder—and the world around her. The end was written. But could she defy fate before it was too late?

He was the last to log out. While 98% of humanity refused The Calling, Kenji Tanaka embraced it. He spent nearly three centuries grinding in a solo tutorial dungeon, becoming an unrivaled Berserker Lord. When he finally returned, he was a Level 786 regressor in a world where the "strongest" Hunter is a mere Level 122. But the home he returned to is broken, ruled by the very systems he mastered. His family struggles under the thumb of arrogant, low-level Guilds. Stripped of his legend and hiding his apocalyptic power, Kenji must navigate a new kind of game—one of corporate espionage, shadow politics, and quiet conquest. He has the power to shatter mountains, but his greatest weapon might be the lie that he's just another average Returner. This isn't a story about climbing a tower; it's about building an empire from the shadows to protect the only thing he has left

Transmigrated into the future, Nash, once the father of the first true Artificial Intelligence and the richest man on Earth, found himself reduced to a nameless vagrant, the lowest of the low. Stripped of power and identity, he faced a world that had evolved beyond his imagination. Fortunately, in this bleak new reality, Nash uncovered a hidden gift: the ability to program his body. Once a linguistic genius, a pioneer who gave commands to artificial intelligence with precision and brilliance. What twist could he do now that he is given the ability to program his body? Can't control every fiber of your body? → [Control Module System] Tired of endless training? → [Training Module System] Too weak in combat? → [Combat Module System] Need perfect memory? → [Memory Module System] In a world ruled by technology and extraordinary, watch how Nash reforge his destiny as he uncovers the deepest secrets of his body. "This time, I won’t build a god. I’ll become one."

¡Welcome to one of the best stories of drama and love! Felix has always hated his life. Raised by parents who pushed him to pride to compensate for his low self-esteem, he sees his chance to escape when he wins the lottery. Without hesitation, he hides his fortune and seeks emancipation with the help of a lawyer, determined to leave it all behind. Ariel, on the other hand, loses everything. In a single day, an accident takes her family from her and her wicked aunt leaves her penniless, stripping her of her inheritance. With no home, no support and no future, her world crumbles. When their paths cross, Felix offers her an unexpected deal: marry to gain her legal emancipation. In exchange, he promises her security, support and the chance to start over. United by necessity rather than love, the two will face the challenges of a life they never imagined. But can a marriage based on convenience become something more, or does fate have even more difficult trials in store for them?

In a kingdom where the weak are chained and the strong rule with claws, love is forbidden—especially for the Alpha King. Feared. Worshipped. Untouchable. Alpha King Thorne Valen reigns over the Northern Territories with brutal strength and an ice-cold heart. Cursed by the Moon Goddess to never love, he’s built his throne on blood and silence. Until her. Riven, a nameless slave with silver eyes and a broken past, was never meant to survive. Raised in chains, stripped of identity, she trusts no one. She doesn’t speak. She doesn’t dream. And she certainly doesn’t believe in mates. But when she’s dragged before the Alpha King, everything changes. One glance. One touch. And the bond roars to life. He calls her mine. He frees her from chains—but binds her to his throne. He bows to no one... except her. As desire sparks and secrets unravel, Riven discovers a dangerous truth: she is more than just his mate. She may be the key to breaking his curse... and the downfall of his entire kingdom. But will love be enough to heal a broken king? Or will their bond destroy them both?

For years, Giovanno Lucci reigned supreme. As the undisputed Apex Sorcerer of his high school, he carved a path of dominance, culminating in a flawless victory on the national exams. He was the king, and his future in the world of magic seemed boundless. But the crown he wore was only ever meant for a smaller kingdom. Now, Giovanno finds himself at the Magicae Apicem Arcana, the world's most prestigious institution for sorcerers. Here, his past triumphs are little more than footnotes. Every student is a prodigy, every spell a masterpiece, and every rival a hidden danger. Stripped of his familiar dominance, Giovanno is just another face in a sea of titans, many of whom possess power he can barely comprehend. The very top, his rightful place, now seems impossibly distant. Apex Reclaimed follows Giovanno as he navigates a cutthroat world where his former glory counts for nothing. To truly reclaim his apex, he must adapt, evolve, and push his magical limits beyond anything he's ever imagined.

He gave up on life... But death was not the end. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself in a world unlike anything he’s ever known — a realm of magic, mythical races, and ancient forces that whisper of forgotten truths. Stripped of his past and trapped in a body that isn’t his, he must walk a path chosen for him. A path that leads either to salvation… or a fate far worse than hell. As dark forces stir and the weight of unseen consequences begins to mount, Vantias must uncover the secrets of this strange world — and perhaps, discover what it truly means to live again. In a world where good and evil are blurred, survival demands more than strength. It demands sacrifice, resolve, and the courage to face who you once were — and who you must become.

Everyone knows the story from the main character's perspective. But what about the one who leaves nothing but bodies in their wake? What about the mind behind the so-called villain, the one dismissed as fanservice, stripped of depth, treated like nothing but a pretty face? This is her story. The story of Daffodil, a girl who once couldn’t even understand herself until love twisted her into something else entirely. A girl who would destroy everything, burn anyone, sacrifice the world itself… All for love. Even if that love meant death.

He wake up, and everything he knew is gone. Kirian now one of 1,000 players thrown onto a deserted island, in a bloody game where survival means killing — and killing pays. Each death you cause earns you money. Survive till the end, and you win it all. But this isn’t just a game of guns and blades — it's a war of minds, lies, and manipulation. For Kirian, this island will strip away everything… even his sanity. Why is he here? Who controls the game? And what will he become by the time it ends? A psychological thriller drenched in blood, betrayal, and broken minds. Welcome to battle royale — either you or them.

In a world shrouded in ruin, at the heart of a once-great global sanctuary now reduced to rubble... The noble Nightshade family fell beneath the blade of disgrace and betrayal, after its patriarch was branded a traitor—accused of failing in his duty as the city's guardian. As for his son, Noah, he was nothing but a broken heir, stripped of glory, exiled from noble grace, and scorned by commoners alike. But that... was only the beginning. When his bones were shattered beneath the weight of a Kaiju beast deep within a double dungeon, and his body screamed in agony, an offer came to him—one he never expected. [Sarcastic Ascension System Activated] It mocked him... then saved him. It awakened something buried deep inside... then drove him to the edge of madness. Now, Noah Nightshade is no longer just the heir to a fallen house... He walks a path toward becoming something else. Something that terrifies even the monsters. Something that obeys no laws, shows no mercy to traitors, and has no faith in nobles. Something known only as... The True Lord of the Null. **** A/N: "This version was previously saved as a draft and is now being republished to make the full story available once again."

Adolf Hitler died choking on the ashes of his Reich… only to awaken in a world of magic, monsters, and weak-willed kings. Reborn in a land untouched by blitzkrieg or bullets, he finds no swastikas, no iron crosses — only empires ripe for conquest and sorcerers too soft to rule. Stripped of title but not of hatred, he begins again. Not as a man. As a force. With steel in his hands, fire in his veins, and poison in his words, he sets out to build an empire of blood — one bullet, one spell, one corpse at a time. There is no redemption. There is no remorse. Only war. Content Warning: This story contains depictions of fascist ideology, war crimes, and morally reprehensible behavior from an unapologetically evil protagonist. It does not glorify these beliefs — it explores their horror through fiction and philosophical conflict. If you’re uncomfortable with dark historical themes or villain-centered narratives, this story is not for you.

In a world governed by magic, legendary warrior Tatsuo Minamoto is granted a second chance—but at the cost of everything he once held dear. Once the strongest warrior in history, Tatsuo won in a climactic battle against the Vampire Elders. Though victorious, he watched his team fall, including his beloved healer, Yuna. As a cruel twist of fate, Tatsuo awakens in his childhood body, retaining his memories but stripped of his strength, weapons, and skills. Now, in this reincarnated timeline, Tatsuo must rewrite the future to prevent the devastation of his past. Guided by his knowledge of what’s to come, he seeks to protect his allies, unravel the secrets of the Vampire Elders, and confront new threats lurking just beyond the veil of destiny. Alongside Yuna and his former comrades, Tatsuo embarks on an epic journey of redemption, love, and the relentless pursuit of a brighter future. But as the lines between fate, memory, and reality begin to blur, Tatsuo will come to realize that his second chance is only the beginning—and the world he once knew may be far more intricate, and far less real, than he ever imagined.

Seraphina spent her life as an unwanted orphan. At sixteen, the truth unraveled: she was the lost heiress of the powerful Lancaster family, stolen at birth and finally found. For the first time, she thought she’d have a home and a family. But the Lancaster mansion was colder than any orphanage, and her so-called sister made sure her life ended in silence and pain. Shunned by her new siblings and tormented by the one they called “daughter.” She was nothing but an outcast in a house of wealth and secrets. Until cancer took her life. However, death wasn’t the end. Seraphina awakens in her past, at her most broken and helpless moment. But this time, something has changed. She was stripped of her autism but still carried every scar. Seraphina tried to escape her nightmare, only to fall into the hands of a stranger with blood on his fists and secrets in his eyes. He knows her brothers. And this time, they are not letting her suffer alone. She may not believe in family anymore… But they believed in her and were ready to spoil her.

He was once the Crown Heir to the Great Dominion of Valrion — respected, admired, loved… until they turned on him. His own family. His closest friend. His beloved. Falsely accused of treason, stripped of his powers, and burned at the stake, Aedric Valtoris died cursing the gods. But the heavens heard him. And now — reborn 10 years in the past — with memories of betrayal carved deep into his soul, Aedric will tear through the realm with only one goal: Revenge. But in a world filled with gods, demons, blood contracts, and forbidden magic, he must fight not just for vengeance… …but for the right to rewrite destiny itself.

Trinity's life has been defined by isolation and the scars of abuse, a stark contrast to the powerful lineage she doesn't know she possesses. Born to a Beta wolf, the Alpha's second, she was cast out as a defective at the mere age of two, growing up completely unaware of the wolf world that was her birthright. That ignorance is violently stripped away when she is abducted and forced back to the pack that abandoned her. Thrust into a world of primal instincts and ancient traditions, Trinity must confront a reality she never imagined. As she grapples with her sudden transformation and the revelation of her true nature, a dark shadow falls over the wolf community: their kind are vanishing. Against her will, Trinity finds herself drawn into the desperate search for the missing, a quest that leads to a sinister quasi-governmental facility engaged in horrifying experiments. Her journey is one of unwilling discovery, as she fights to understand her past and confront the dangerous future that awaits.

He had everything… until they all disappeared. Kael lived the dream: a billionaire father, a loving mother, loyal friends, and a girlfriend who stood by him through everything, or so he thought. But in one cruel twist, everything came crashing down. His father’s betrayal stripped his mother of her place and pride, casting them both into the streets. Kael turned to the friends he once saved, only to find excuses. Even the girl who once promised forever… left without looking back, with nowhere to go and a sick mother depending on him, Kael is forced to leave the city that destroyed him. But the road ahead is full of heartbreak, struggle, and unexpected kindness, including a new love he never saw coming. Will Kael rise again from the ruins of his perfect life? Or will the weight of abandonment crush the last hope he has? A story of betrayal, healing, and love that dares to bloom in the ashes.

After witnessing his mother’s brutal death at the hands of an unknown force, Lucas is thrust into a world where power is law, betrayal is common, and death is just another part of the day. Stripped of everything he once held dear, Lucas must claw his way through this ruthless new reality. With vengeance burning in his heart, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the force that shattered his peaceful life. Along the way, he will forge bonds, unlock unimaginable power—and face enemies that seek to break him at every turn. Survival is no longer a choice. It’s a promise. And vengeance… is only the beginning.

When Theodore and his fiancée Roy were inspecting the border, a conspiracy pushed them into a trap in an enemy country. In a damp and cold underground interrogation room, Roy was brutally stripped of her dignity by the enemy's crown prince Elrian — the golden-haired tyrant known as the "Lion of the Empire." She was bound before a glass window, forced to endure aggressive humiliation under the calm yet cold gaze of her fiancé...

Banished. Powerless. River wakes up in the body of Isen Faelir, the disgraced son of the High Wizard, he was stripped off his title and thrown into the Amazon Realm, where women rule and weak men rot. But just as he braces for humiliation, a mysterious screen appears before his eyes: [Romance System Activated] Objective: Awaken your sealed potential by making women fall. Warning: Each new woman must be more beautiful and powerful than the last. Gray Heart(s) Detected: 5 Current Level: 0 With every heart that turns red, River unlocks a new magical ability. With every bond he forms, his true strength returns. There’s just one problem: River had never flirted before.

The Ryvetsky family was a noble family. After the new Emperor's reign, His Majesty Krillien Lorenz von Hachler stripped them of their noble status, leaving Meredith to ruin. Her plans to marry the second prince, to live a life of luxury, married and with children, all gone. Crawling back to the palace, asking the new emperor to be his wife. Unbeknownst to her, Meredith may have chosen a life far worse than she could have imagined. After all, she is the Tyrant's Wife. ~~~~~~~~ “Did you wish to marry my brother?” Krillien asked, hesitant and unsure to have asked. But he wanted to know. Even if it meant his married life with Meredith wasn’t supposed to be his in the first place. Meredith glanced up, looking at his ruby eyes glimmering against the dark night, the candle he held illuminating them so beautifully. “Not anymore, no.” ________ Artwork is not mine. The art is from @flamma_x

Leon Thorne was the disgrace of his house, overweight, softspoken, and dismissed as a failure before he ever picked up a sword. Mocked during the Awakening and branded an F-rank, he was expected to fade quietly from the halls of power. But he didn’t. Because this wasn’t his first life. In another timeline, Leon watched House Thorne fall, shamed, scattered and erased from history. Powerless to stop it then, he’s been given one chance to rewrite it now. Stripped of excuses and reshaped by hardship, Leon claws his way forward—through blood, sweat and silence. Now, leaner and sharper, he enters an academy where only strength speaks and legacy decides your worth. But Leon carries no crest. No backing. Just scars, a sword, and the will to shatter fate itself. He’s not looking to be acknowledged or praised. He’s going to rewrite everything. NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES.

Astrid dedicated her life to Leon, believing in their love, their pack, their future. But the devastating return of her sister, Clara, as Leon's destined mate, shatters Astrid's carefully constructed world. Betrayal cuts deep, leaving Astrid stripped bare and forced to confront a horrifying truth: her loyalty was misplaced, her sacrifices meaningless. Just as despair threatens to consume her, Kaeleen, a magnetic and rebellious Alpha from a rival pack, storms into her life, igniting a forbidden passion that challenges everything she thought she knew. He offers her a chance to escape the suffocating control of her past, to claim a life of her own, a life where she is the priority. But Leon won't relinquish his prize so easily. Obsessed and dangerously possessive, he unleashes a storm of violence and manipulation, determined to drag Astrid back into the darkness. Now, Astrid must make a desperate choice: succumb to the chains of her past, or embrace the dangerous allure of a love that could save her... or ignite a war that will consume them all.

"Tell me, Elena... with four hearts on the line, who will you choose?" *** Elena had it all—until her husband and best friend shattered her world. Left betrayed, divorced, and stripped of her company and pride, she’s forced to start over from nothing. But fate isn't done with her yet. The man who once saved her life returns, determined to protect her. Her childhood friend reappears, offering comfort—and something more. A mysterious one-night stand sparks a connection she can't ignore. And her ex-husband? He wants her back… and will stop at nothing to win her over again. Four men. Four chances. One woman caught between love, vengeance, and the power she lost.

Ethan was destined for everything—love, power, wealth, glory. Instead, he was handed nothing but pain, betrayal, and hatred. Stripped of the life that should have been his, he grows up lost, clinging to a fragile hope: to find a place he can finally call home. But behind his suffering lies a buried conspiracy—one that stole his future and cursed his life. As he inches closer to the truth, Ethan must confront the shadows that shaped him and twisted his destiny. Can he uncover the forces that condemned him without losing himself in the process? Or will the path to justice twist him into the very thing he once feared becoming: a ruthless force with nothing left to lose? PS: Please let me know your thoughts about this work and enjoy :) I will do my best to release 5 chapters/week

In the celestial realm, he was feared by all. The God of Death, the eternal judge, the one who ferried souls through the River of Oblivion. Yet even gods are not safe from betrayal. Branded as a villain and stripped of his divine power, he was cast into oblivion by the very one who created him — the God of Creation. But death does not end the Reaper. Reborn into a mortal world torn by war and divine control, he awakens with a single truth — the gods are corrupt, and he will burn their thrones to ash. With no system, no prophecy, and no mercy, he rises not as a hero… But as the final villain of the gods' story. “They called me evil. Now I will show them what evil truly is.”

Synopsis: He reached it. Godhood. After climbing through blood, betrayal, and ruin—he became divine. But the moment he ascended, the truth hit him like a cosmic hammer: It was a trap. The divine realm wasn’t paradise. It was a containment chamber. A cosmic lab. A system-designed slaughterhouse where gods are harvested, erased, and rewritten. > “Subject #928,363,353,839,265… Godhood confirmed. Begin Regression Protocol. Prepare to be wiped.” He was stripped bare. > Power: gone. Core: shattered. Memory: erased. Soul: blanked. Name: deleted. Identity: dissolved. Then discarded into a dead world. No thoughts. No pain. No instincts. Just a silent shell—fifteen years old, staring into the rain with no idea he existed. Do you want to know what happens when you cross the threshold? Novels 1. Lord of the Void Realm 2. 100 Years Left: The Unseen Executioner 3. Zero Protocol: Red, The Code Ascendant 4. The Empty Threshold 5. MJ Reborn: Rebound from Oblivion 6. Amitabha Online: The Monk That Greets Death

He was meant to be a soldier. He became something else. Something the gods tried to bury. Ash remembers the war. The screams. The pain. The metal. Then the silence. When he wakes up in the ruins of a long-dead planet, fused with ancient biotech and broken code, he is no longer just human—he is the final prototype in a failed divine experiment. As Ash begins to unravel what was done to him, memories bleed. Limbs shift. Voices echo inside his mind. And beneath the surface of the husk he’s become, something hungers. Pursued by corrupted AI remnants, scavenger cults, and entities that no longer fit within time, Ash must choose: reclaim his identity—or embrace what the gods turned him into. To become a god, you must first be stripped of your soul.

Einar Valeriant the third prince of the Aurion Empire and its greatest strategist was charged with treason and insubordination. Stripped of all titles and abandoned by his family, and sent to live out his remaining useless life in the dying territory of Blackvale. Betrayed by his family, he made his way to Blackvale and slowly brought the dying territory back to life with the help of the hollow crown, he found in the ruins near Blackvale. Guided by the last hollow king, Einar now grows in power and establishes himself as a king. Now he must face his former family and other adversaries and keep Blackvale safe from invading kingdoms, cults and demon kings. Join Einar as he goes from a betrayed nobody to the one who reunites the seven empires and drives back the demons.

The Four Major Realms were at war with an extremely evil god, hungry for power. The evil god had acquired a device that brought even the other gods to their knees. What power did such a device possess that caused heavenly beings to experience dread? It could strip them of their divinity and erase them from existence! The Greater Gods were silent on the matter and did nothing to stop the evil god's misdeeds. Of course, they and the evil god had an agreement. What it entailed… who knew? The affected gods are desperate, gripped by fear of the evil god. Timothy, a promising individual, was reborn as their last hope in stopping His conquest. That is, if only things were actually that simple… "Those whom the gods wish to destroy... they first call promising." ...Here was a man that loved wholeheartedly, laid down his wants, his needs, his goals, his desires, his body, his soul… his entire existence! Even ready to be used as a soul-less tool for all of eternity... but how were they planning on repaying him? This, is the Birth of the Celestial Conqueror. And now, even the Greater Gods cannot escape their fate.