Unnatural Instinct

“You’ve been researching for years with nothing to show for it. Why not try something else?” Samia’s tone was sharp, but there was a thread of concern beneath it as she leaned against the doorframe. The room smelled faintly of sterilizing agents, and the rhythmic clicking of keys filled the silence. Dr. Elias didn’t respond immediately. Dressed in his lab coat, he stared at the screen with unwavering focus, his fingers flying over the keyboard. When he finally turned to her, a slow, almost unsettling smile spread across his face. For a moment, he looked like any other scientist lost in his work—until he blinked. The motion was unnatural, his eyelids sliding horizontally across his eyes like a lizard’s. “Samia,” he said, his voice calm but electric with excitement, “I’ve figured it out. This time, it will work.” She opened her mouth to respond, but he was already on his feet, moving past her with an urgency that demanded she follow. They made their way through the sterile corridors of the facility, the fluorescent lights overhead casting a cold glow on the walls. The reinforced chamber was a stark contrast to the rest of the building. Thick steel doors hissed as they opened, and the hum of machinery grew louder as they stepped inside. In the center of the room stood a massive contraption—a web of wires, tubes, and blinking monitors surrounding a sleek, cylindrical core. “What is it this time?” Samia asked, her arms crossed tightly against her chest. Dr. Elias didn’t answer. Instead, he moved with practiced precision, attaching cables and adjusting dials. The air felt heavier here, charged with the anticipation of something monumental—or catastrophic. “Get your goggles,” he said at last, stepping behind the protective glass. He tapped the side of his goggles, the lenses catching the faint blue glow of the machine. Samia hesitated. She had seen him fail before. Years of promises and miscalculations had made her wary, but there was something different in his demeanor this time—something unsettlingly confident. Reluctantly, she turned and jogged back to the lab to retrieve her goggles. The first explosion hit when she was halfway down the hall. The floor bucked beneath her, and she stumbled, her heart leaping into her throat. A deep, resonating boom echoed through the building, followed by a blaring alarm. “Dr. Elias!” she shouted, spinning around. Smoke and dust billowed toward her, and the acrid scent of burning wires filled the air. Part of the ceiling had collapsed, cutting off her path back to the reinforced chamber. And then she saw it. Through the swirling haze, a glowing orb hovered in the wreckage, pulsating with a light that seemed alive. It started small, no bigger than her fist, but it was growing—expanding with an eerie, deliberate rhythm. The hum it emitted was low and bone-deep, vibrating through the air and into her chest. “No, no, no,” she muttered, backing away. Every instinct screamed at her to run. She turned and bolted for the exit, her shoes skidding on the slick floor as she raced against the inevitable. She had barely reached the stairwell when a second explosion ripped through the building. The force of it threw her forward, and she hit the ground hard. Her vision blurred as heat and light engulfed her. Somewhere in the distance, she heard the structure groan as it gave way entirely. Then, everything went black.

Lucian, a young human has died and met the goddess of death. She has chosen him as her agent of chaos and personal plaything, to bring about an apocalypse that will fix the imbalance of the world and resume death's natural course. Will he allow himself to be manipulated and succumb to his new instincts, or will he take another path and live his new life the way he would want? This book contains NSFW content. This story will be updated daily. Cover art created by A_S97

Wei Long, a highly decorated soldier, is sent on a classified mission with a single objective: to ensure this is his final mission. However, events take an unexpected turn when he and his team located their target—not a normal Dinosaur but a BIO-ENGINEERED DINOSAUR designed by a shadowy organization to be the ultimate predator, created to dominate all life. Despite their best efforts, the team proves no match for the beast. In an unforeseen twist, Wei Long manages to kill it, but not without sacrificing his own life in the process. Yet, death is not the end for Wei Long. He awakens in a strange and mystical cultivation world—reborn as a baby dinosaur. Weak and disoriented, he struggles to make sense of his new existence, only to uncover something astonishing: a translucent screen revealing that his new body possesses the same bio-engineered traits as the monster he once destroyed. Now, as a creature designed to be the ultimate predator, what will happen when Spiritual Qi is introduced into its body? Will he succumbed to its Bio-engineered predatory instinct or he would make use of it?

In the depths of the untamed wilderness, a lone caveman fights tooth and nail for survival. His world is one of brutal hunts, raging storms, and the primal instincts that keep him alive. But when a monstrous tidal wave swallows him whole, he awakens in a land unlike anything he has ever known—one brimming with magic, towering castles, and creatures beyond imagination. Armed with nothing but his raw strength, cunning instincts, and an unbreakable will, he must navigate this strange new realm where sorcerers wield fire, knights ride majestic beasts, and the very air hums with ancient power. To the people of this world, he is a savage brute, an anomaly that shouldn’t exist. Yet, as chaos brews on the horizon, this so-called primitive might just be the key to shifting the balance of power. Watch as he conquers magical beasts, outwits scheming nobles, and gradually evolves from a mere caveman to something far greater. Will he carve his own legend in this mystical world, or will he remain an outsider, forever lost in time? Follow his journey in "The Caveman Chronicles: A World of Magic"—a tale of strength, wit, and the unrelenting will to survive.

Thrown into a world of swords and sorcery, Reed wakes up in the ruins of a battlefield, inhabiting the body of a dead boy. With no memories of his predecessor and no special knowledge beyond tropes from fantasy novels, he is forced to survive through sheer wit, instinct, and stubbornness. When a fateful encounter with a mysterious girl drags him into a conflict far beyond his understanding, Reed finds himself taken to the prestigious Royal Academy—a place where noble elites hone their magical and martial prowess while commoners struggle to carve out a place for themselves. Weak, outcast, and barely scraping by, Reed refuses to bow. If the world sees him as a stray dog, he’ll bare his fangs and bite back. But as whispers of a dark sect seeking to resurrect the Demon King grow louder, and hidden forces begin to stir, Reed realizes that his arrival in this world was no accident. He’s caught in something much bigger than himself. And this time—he might not survive. —

In God's eyes, every being’s first instinct is to yield to Satan’s temptation and taste the fruit of wisdom. Dashing men, gorgeous women, strange golden-armored insects, and rare creatures... Irresistible allure, stirring desires, and greedy gazes... Supernatural strength, ageless beauty, the power to stop time, and absolute control over life and death... Every identity brings a life rich with experiences, every chance encounter sparks intoxicating emotions that captivate the soul. Among them is a clan of vampires blessed with extraordinary gifts, immense power, and unwavering ruthlessness. They are immune to sunlight and can even freeze time itself. Known as the Bloodborne Apollo Clan, they are revered by all. The duke’s only son, a seventh-generation descendant of this mighty bloodline, secluded himself in a remote valley for over a millennium, honing his abilities until he reached the rank of vampire prince. Now, he emerges to explore and conquer the world. Blending the wisdom of ancient civilizations spanning tens of thousands of years with modern advancements, he forges a new era — a timeless dynasty built on the fusion of technology and the power of the vampire race...

In a world where all humans are born with an animal spirit and live in societies separated by the same, still the wild aura beats in everyone. A primitive instinct that could start a war if care was not taken. § Nia had been thrilled when she won the painting competition. But she wasn't the only one, the jury had announced a tie with her partner Simsao. The pair of partners showed an extraordinary talent, therefore, they received their deserved prize: a large amount of money. In addition, they also received an invitation from the country's biggest benefactor in the field of art and culture to visit and be interviewed by him. The meeting between the businessman Seshcar, owner of multiple businesses in the food industry, and Nia, the enthusiast, would be unforgettable, but dangerous at the same time.

Ethan Cross, a soldier hardened by war, never imagined his death would be the beginning of something new. Awakening as one of the undead, he finds himself in a strange world that mirrors Heroes of the Old Earth—a game he once loved, now a living reality. With his undead body granting unnatural resilience, Ethan must navigate a world of fractured factions, monstrous distortions, and warped reality. As he delves deeper, he begins to suspect that his entrapment is no accident. The game holds the key to saving his own—and perhaps the only chance for his redemption.

She was born different. He was labeled evil and cold. But they weren’t the monsters the world believed them to be. Rose was feared from the moment she took her first breath—an outcast marked by her strange and unnatural aura. Hated, hunted, and shunned, she grew up in the shadows, carrying the weight of a destiny she didn’t understand. She was special, too special, the one ordained to bring chaos to Heaven, Earth, and Hell alike—the true god the worlds refused to accept. Lucifer was the lord of Hell, feared and despised by all, a being defined by darkness and cruelty. Yet, even he wasn’t immune to curiosity. The moment he saw Rose, something shifted—a fascination he couldn’t ignore. What began as mere intrigue turned into something far more dangerous: love. But love between the devil and a girl destined for destruction was never meant to be simple. Heaven’s forces, terrified of Rose’s power, would stop at nothing to destroy her, and Hell itself began to tremble under the weight of her growing strength. As the boundaries between worlds crumble and the lines between savior and destroyer blur, Rose and Lucifer must face a truth neither of them can escape. She was born different. He was labeled evil. Together, they are unstoppable.

Humbra bleeds. Devastated by an unrelenting race for survival against the Leirions—powerful monsters intoxicated in their bloodlust. Humanity struggles to gain purchase at the edge of the abyss. The light of hope has been extinguished, ushering in the darkness and heralding echoes of lament... But from this despair, a new hope emerges: the Neumonds, wielders of powers that transcend life and death. Are they saviors... or harbingers of a final, devastating curse? Amidst the chaos, a young orphan, haunted by his brutal past, discovers he is the catalyst to a greater future. Behold Leonard, the one whose destiny entwines with ancient secrets, betrayals beyond reckoning, and a world-shattering rage.

A strange white fog descends upon the world, creeping through streets, swallowing the familiar in its ghostly embrace. Where it passes, reality distorts. Structures crumble as if time itself rejects them. Shadows stretch unnaturally. And then… the figures emerge. They are not human. Nor beast. Their twisted limbs move with unnatural grace, their deformed shapes shifting between impossible forms. Eyeless faces turn toward the sky, mouths open in silent hymns of madness. The fog does not merely obscure—it reveals. The city drowns in chaos. Streets run slick with crimson as the creatures slaughter indiscriminately, their shrieks mingling with the terrified screams of those who flee. The pounding of frantic footsteps, the wails of the dying, the crunch of bone under monstrous claws—it all blends into a horrific, discordant symphony. And something listens. A presence beyond comprehension stirs in the depths of the fog. A pair of immense, lidless eyes—vast as moons, yet closer than the air itself—peer through the shifting veil. It does not blink, for it has no need. it does not search, for they already see all. The slaughter, the ruin, the collapse of civilization—mere ripples in an ocean too deep for mortals to fathom. In the far away, a young man stood with his friend, gazing at the fog And something watches them. Silent. Patience. Waiting.

In the galaxy of Shunya, where astral energy reigned supreme, war was the natural order. Middle and low-level worlds clashed endlessly, each striving to break the elusive Level 25 cap, a threshold that only a rare few could surpass. What began as small skirmishes, driven by greed and necessity, soon spiraled into full-scale wars. Empires bled, kingdoms burned, and cities crumbled to dust. But when conquest within a world was no longer enough, warriors turned their gaze outward, invading distant realms, subjugating worlds, and harvesting the astral cores of beasts and humans alike. For those who sought power, the path forward was paved in blood. And amidst the carnage, something unnatural was born. From a sea of blood, an Entity awakened, adrift in a world of war, with no memory of his past or identity. Accompanied by a wolf and an old man, he set forth on a journey to uncover the truth, unknowingly carrying the power to reshape the fate of worlds.

When Jesse McGraw and his gang of outlaws crack open an ancient chest, they expect gold—not a death sentence. Marked by a creeping, unnatural brand, they soon realize the chest didn’t just curse them—it’s changing them. Now, every night, the Ghost Riders come. Twisted figures on horseback, neither alive nor dead, hunting them through the desert with glowing eyes and laughter that chills the soul. They don’t just want the chest back. They want Jesse and his gang to take their place. The longer they hold onto the chest, the stronger their powers grow—but so does the curse. As the gang struggles to control their new abilities, they discover that breaking the curse won’t be easy. Somewhere out there lies the key to their salvation—but it’s buried beneath blood, betrayal, and legends long forgotten. And the deeper they ride, the clearer it becomes: if they don’t find a way out soon, they won’t be running anymore. They’ll be hunting. Night is hell. Morning is mercy. And the clock is ticking.

Born from an experiment merging human and Vescarid (insectoid) DNA, Darian awakens in a world he knows only as reality--his purpose is to create a vast, evolving hive to dominate this world. But the world is no ordinary realm; it is Transcendence Online, a cutting-edge VR experience where players seek glory, treasure, and conquest. Unaware of his artificial nature, Darian embraces his role as Hive King, torn between his lingering humanity and the relentless instincts of his Vescarid lineage. He must rise beyond mere existence and establish dominance before the world crushes him. Hunted by players, manipulated by unseen forces, and challenged by an even greater Vescarid threat, Darian must decide: will he become the bridge between species or the threat that is destined to dominate the world?

In the year 202X, a virtual game came into existence, sweeping all the records and crashing the server. It became history to sweep all the records in the world of creation. The developer of Virtual Survival Instinct, Alexander, and his whole team thought it was the breakthrough of their life and everything ahead was sunshine and rainbows. Until a strange incident started happening to people who were logging in to the game. People started getting lost in the virtual world, unable to come out. It was unusual, not typical of the system. After a series of investigations, it came to light that a bug had been planted in the game which was causing people to get stuck in there. To stop people from getting lost inside the virtual reality and to save the child Alex created with his own hands, he decided to enter in. " Congratulations, the host has entered the virtual instinct ". Ding! " New mission: The host is required to clear the bugs ". A person as new as Alexander in a world full of dangers and monsters, he lost his life in vain while saving the people from Sunray cave. He met Mike, a person who was scary yet kind by heart but got no time to spend time with him, and he died. But that wasn't the end, the second time he entered the game, he met Sharon and Charlie. Will he be able to sweep all the bugs and save his child? (Attention: The cover image isn't mine, it belongs to its rightful owner )

Nyxélia Voss, une jeune recrue talentueuse, se destine à une carrière militaire prometteuse. Mais son passé la hante : son ami d’enfance et fiancé promis, Caïn, a disparu mystérieusement lorsqu’ils avaient huit ans. Depuis, elle n’a jamais cessé de chercher des réponses. Formée dans une école Militaire, elle gravit les échelons avec détermination, portant a son annulaire et autour du cou deux bague qui symbolise sa promesse de retrouver Caïn. Pourtant, à peine diplômée, sa trajectoire bascule : elle est affectée à une unité inconnue, une division secrète dont personne ne semble connaître l’existence officielle – la Division Opérationnelle Myrmidon (DOM). Peu d’informations filtrent sur cette Unité énigmatique. Ses membres portent des numéros en guise d’identité. Son dossier militaire sera effacé. Officiellement, elle cessera d’exister. Pourquoi elle ? Qui l’a choisie ? Et surtout, dans quel but ? Guidée par son instinct et le soutien discret de son mentor Helena, Nyxélia est prête à tout pour découvrir la vérité. Mais plus elle s’approche de la vérité, plus elle réalise que certaines réponses pourraient bouleverser tout ce qu’elle croit savoir sur elle-même, sur Caïn… et sur les Myrmidons.

Leo awakens in a world he doesn’t recognize, with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. All he knows is that survival isn’t just a necessity—it’s his only chance to uncover the truth. Thrown into a brutal test for assassins on a hostile alien planet, Leo quickly discovers an extraordinary instinct for combat and evasion—abilities that feel second nature, yet remain a mystery even to him. But as the blood-soaked trials unfold, whispers of his lineage begin to surface. In a universe where gods are eternal and invincible, Leo carries the blood of the one being who defied that rule: the Timeless Assassin, a legend feared by mortals and deities alike. Now, hunted for what he represents and burdened by a legacy he can’t yet comprehend, Leo must forge his path through a deadly labyrinth of enemies, alliances, and cosmic conspiracies—all while piecing together the fragments of his forgotten past. For in the shadows of his fractured identity lies a truth that could shake the heavens themselves. -------- NOTE - The MC in this story is a cunning vigilante type character who is morally gray and will often make questionable choices not befitting a traditional 'Hero' type character. Find me on discord at - raj_shah_7152 or join the server - https://discord.gg/rFXGz9NBe2

"The past is dead. So why does it refuse to let go?" Soren was never meant to survive. A tragic accident, an inescapable fate, and secrets buried beneath shadows-his life was supposed to end that day. Instead, he was dragged into the abyss. Hundreds of years ago, the world began to change. Strange, ever-expanding zones swallowed reality, creating lands where ancient ruins emerge, unnatural forces awaken, and monsters roam freely. Those who survive their horrors can awaken to power beyond human limits-but at what cost? Marked by fate, haunted by the past.

There was a special patient in Spruce Hospital. A person in vegetative state and coma that the tree doctor, So Lee-yeon, has been hiding for two years… ‘Don’t wake up. Please don’t wake up.’ It was her dream to live quietly so she prayed every night. Then one day, by pure miracle or failure, the person in vegetative state woke up! “Did you come to suck this poor bastard’s dick?” In front of the man that lost his memory and common sense, she told a lie that couldn’t be turned as she was afraid of his murderous instinct. “I’m your w-wife, Kwon Chae-woo.” The man who buried someone alive and tried to kill her two years ago!

Ezra Vael, the infamous Assassin King, spent his life in the shadows—until the organization that created him betrayed him. Killed after his greatest mission, expecting death—Instead, he awakens in the body of Kaito Ryoma, a prince in a foreign land steeped in honor, tradition, and samurai code. Though reborn, Ezra retains the lethal skills and instincts of his past life, now sharpened by a mysterious power bound to his soul, that can communicate and guide him— In a world where strength dictates status, he must experience the path of royalty while concealing his assassin past.

The System defined the fate of the world. For the lucky, it is the key to power. For the unlucky, it is a death sentence. Kiyen was born without a System, without opportunities, without a future. To save his mother, he throws himself into the mines, the place where the weak disappear. But when his survival instinct pushes him beyond his limits, something impossible happens.

Once upon a time, before time itself took shape, there was an infinite Void, a total and absolute nothingness. The Void, though devoid of any movement, was not without desire. In a burst of creation, a secret yearning, it concentrated its essence into a single point. And from this point sprang the Well of Wishes, an endless abyss where pure possibility rested, a place where the potential of what was and what could be intersected. In the beginning, the Void had neither form nor consciousness. It was but a silent space, an abyss of inertia where the breath of nothingness whispered but one thing: a primordial wish. This wish, born from the depths of the Void, was both a hope and a mistake, a prayer cast into the darkness, asking for the birth of balance. But this wish, though silent, could not escape its destiny: to become the Well of Wishes, capable of giving life. From this well sprang two opposing entities: The Being of Light, the perfect figure of order and purity, seeking to create, to structure, to bring peace and clarity. The Being of Shadow, the chaotic reflection of nothingness, whose will turned toward destruction, toward instinct, toward the invisible that escaped forms and laws. These two beings, opposites yet intrinsically linked, gave birth to creatures, divided according to their natures. The Being of Light brought forth pure beings, enlightened souls, luminous creatures who would follow order. A page was turned, with a soft rustling of paper. "*The humans?*" murmured a curious voice. While the Being of Shadow gave birth to the monsters of darkness, wild and devastating beings, embodying instinct and chaos. *Should we not call them beings of shadow instead?* it murmured, thoughtful. But within them, a tragedy slumbered. Every light hid a shadow, every order a grain of destruction. The Well of Wishes had given birth to opposing beings, but through this duality, a question arose: could balance truly last? Thus unfolded the beginning of everything. A dream, a prayer, a wish lost in the silence of the Void. A forgotten wish. A broken balance. Written by: Elion Kline A sigh escaped, and the book closed, revealing its title: The First Wish In a small, dilapidated library, where dust seemed to have been an eternity, a young boy with fine, delicate features stood up. His eyes, as deep and dark as ink, sparkled with a curious light, while his silver hair, slightly tousled, caught the faint rays of the sun filtering through the dusty windows. He took the book in hand, his gesture slow and respectful.

Renji was nothing special. No wealth, no fame, no grand ambitions—just a 23-year-old gamer wasting his days in a cluttered apartment, escaping reality through the immersive world of Eternal Realms. In the game, he was powerful, respected, a leader—the elven king, commanding armies and shaping the fate of kingdoms. But outside the screen, he was just another nobody. That all changed the moment his world shattered. What started as a routine gaming session took a terrifying turn when his screen flickered, reality twisted, and an unnatural force yanked him from his chair. When he opened his eyes, he wasn’t in his apartment anymore. He was in a world of towering forests and ancient magic. He was wearing regal robes, a golden crown resting atop his head. And before him stood four elven women, their expressions filled with reverence and concern. They called him King. Memories not his own flooded his mind—battles, alliances, the weight of a kingdom’s future resting on his shoulders. It wasn’t just a game anymore. This was real. And the fate of the elven race now depended on him. But Renji wasn’t a hero. He wasn’t a warrior. He was just a gamer who had no idea how to rule a kingdom, let alone survive in a world teetering on the brink of war. But Just as he was pondering on it a mechanical voice sounded in his mind.

Leon Dryden was born into nobility, the cherished son of a powerful warrior family. Gifted with talent beyond his years, he was destined for greatness. But Leon is no ordinary child. In his past life, he was a one-armed general—a hardened warrior who led armies, bathed in blood, and died on the battlefield. Though his memories are fragmented, his instincts remain. The weight of a sword, the dance of battle—these things are imprinted deep within his soul. Now reborn in a peaceful kingdom that has abandoned war, Leon struggles with the weakness of childhood, haunted by flashes of a past he can’t fully recall. As he grows, his instincts awaken, drawing the attention of nobles, warriors, and forces far beyond his control. With his father’s training, his sister’s rivalry, and the looming presence of magic—Leon must forge his own path. Will he become the protector this world needs? Or will the echoes of his past drag him back into the darkness of war?

Carter Jacker was a rich shut-in, wasting his inheritance on online gambling—until the world collapsed. Now, in an apocalypse where survival is a game of chance, his gambler’s instincts are the only thing keeping him alive. Every choice is a bet, every encounter a high-stakes play. Win, and he lives another day. Lose… and he’s erased from existence. Will he fold, or will he play the ultimate hand?

Eun-jae, a sharp-tongued, no-nonsense beta agent codenamed Helix, thought his biggest challenge this year would be surviving another day of chaotic missions—and maybe blowing out birthday candles in peace. But when he's thrust into a high-stakes operation involving Bes Ilay Karpov-Troitsky, a ruthless Russian arms dealer with ties to a deadly organization, his plans for a quiet reunion with his mom in Busan are obliterated. Armed with his razor-sharp instincts and biting wit, Eun-jae must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, secrets, and danger as he dives into Moscow's criminal underbelly. Can Eun-jae stay one step ahead of the game, or will this mission mark his final act?

When a hardcore gamer finally reaches his win streak, he suddenly drops dead only to wake up in a fantasy world, as a chicken. But before he can scream at the unfairness of life, a golden notification appears before him *** [Welcome to the Dragon System!] *** Wait. Dragon System? Why does he have a dragon’s growth path when he’s clearly a feathered nugget waiting to be eaten? Armed with the system, unnatural speed, and a dangerously high Luck stat, he must survive, level up, and Evolve, before some hungry beast turns him into dinner! Can he climb the ranks from barnyard reject to true dragon? let's see.

A world trapped in the endless dream of a nightmare. A cursed land writhing with horrors, bloodthirsty beasts, and the restless dead. Here, the fallen do not rest but rise in ceaseless torment, consumed by sorrow and insatiable hunger. The creatures that stalk this land are twisted beyond nature, driven by an unnatural, primal savagery. The gods, long lost to eternal slumber, begin to stir. From the distant void, bizarre entities watch in silence, waiting for their moment to seize control of the dream land. In the blackest depths, unspeakable nightmares lie in wait. To uncover the deepest secrets of this forsaken world, one must awaken, both in power and in will. Or perhaps, the only true salvation is to wake the world itself from the nightmare.

In a world of normalcy, where daily life unfolded as expected, everything changed the day the sun vanished. During an ordinary day in Filgrum, the sun inexplicably disappeared, plunging the world into an endless, unnatural night. Amid the confusion, the hidden horrors of humanity’s neighbors emerged lycanthropes, vampires, and ghouls, creatures who once hid behind human facades, now revealed their true forms. Their goal was the annihilation of humanity, whom they deemed impure. Overwhelmed and defenseless, humanity retreated into bunkers, seeking refuge from the chaos above. In the depths of these shelters, humanity began to rebuild, adapting to their grim reality. Yet survival came at a cost, as factions of bunkers turned on each other in desperate struggles for resources, creating a new world fraught with peril, both from within and without. This story starts forty-five years after the event known as "The Endless Night" with Lucas Pendragon an orphaned boy with no interest in fighting and no friends often being outcasted and bullied but when a natural once a month event known as "The hunt" threw his life of normalcy and bullying onto a completely new path with unnatural events and weird but interesting people. With Lucas's life now in a constant state of motion will he survive the ashes of a ruined world or will everything he built go up in smoke

A strange server event, less a catastrophic glitch and more a tremor in the abyssal code, grants Barnaby consciousness. He isn’t flagged as a bug, no system alarm sounds for his deletion. Instead, he's simply… aware and exposed. The script still runs, but now he understands its hollowness. He feels the corrosive salt air, the phantom spray of a cold digital sea, the crushing futility of his coded existence amidst the Echoes of Ruin that sound like the gnashing teeth of Grimshark itself. But with sentience comes instinct. An instinct to survive in this predatory digital ocean. And something else… a spark of defiance against the engulfing darkness. Barnaby, against all programming and logic, decides to fight. Not just exist within his loop, but to truly exist and perhaps even… ascend within the broken, ravenous world of Grimshark.