Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier awakens in a world of knights and magic—but only one path is open to him. Hayden was once an elite soldier whose abilities were enhanced by the Ocularis Lens, a highly advanced mechanical eye technology. In this world that was filled with danger, Aura—a sacred energy that enhances the body and infuses weapons—is the mark of a true Knight, while magic is wielded by those born with the gift of sensing Mana. Hayden, however, is no mage. He doesn't have the ability to sense Mana, leaving him with only one option in order to survive: to become a Knight starting from a Knight's Academy!

[The latest masterpiece by the author of Reverend Insanity] In the heart of a volcano, the mechanical fairy palace left by the ancients longed for a successor. The mother sacrificed her life to obtain the treasure seal of the fairy palace, entrusting it to Ning Zhuo on her deathbed. Buddha Heart Demon Seal! To deliver oneself to enlightenment, and others to demonhood. The bearer of the seal, by lightly engraving the Heart Demon Seal, could control mechanisms as if they were feathers. While others wielded it, exhausted in spirit and heavy in mind; Ning Zhuo could command it with ease, light and graceful as in a dance. Ning Zhuo said, "Mother, your child will surely fulfill your trust and claim that fairy palace!" Indeed: The chance encounter with a spirited secret, where skill merges with supreme logic. Universes open to new realms, where natural beauty rivals the heavens. Ancient bells transmit the law, dancing under the moon's pure radiance. With the true form embodying myriad things, who in the world could contend!

An apocalypse for everyone, surviving in the ocean. Extreme weather, Extraordinary Sea Beasts, cunning and deceptive pirates, natives with ulterior motives... Danger lurks everywhere. Upon waking up, Chen Qing found herself suddenly in an ocean survival game, and she had awakened her unique Extraordinary Ability—Everything Can Be Upgraded! Everything Can Be Upgraded combined with the Mechanic profession, what kind of sparks will it ignite? The strongest Mechanic on the sea, Chen Qing's journey begins with a Mechanic's introductory guide! Mechanic Chen Qing, one person! Is equivalent to one nation!!

"It's better to rely on oneself than Buddha, better to become a god than to worship one. If this war needs a god, I will be it." His name is Ji Xinghe. At the age of 65, he went to the alien battlefield to avenge his son. From a mechanic to a mecha warrior, from a private to a five-star general, from an ordinary man to the mentor of generations. He has walked a path of revenge. Looking back, he has become the War God. In his final years, he has the ambition to build an unparalleled mecha. Using Xinghe as a sword, he can shatter the might of the empire. This is a story of a mecha and a sword.

Sword Art Online: Unital Ring is the fifth main arc of SAO, following Alicization. It introduces Unital Ring, a new survival-based VRMMO where all players from previous SAO games are merged into a single world. Unlike past games, players lose their levels and equipment, forcing them to start over in a harsh environment. Kirito, Asuna, and their friends must adapt to this new system while uncovering the mystery behind Unital Ring's creation. The game introduces survival mechanics like resource gathering and base-building. Connections to Alicization and Underworld remain significant, with new and returning characters playing key roles.

Mazelton comes from a clan of radiation wizards who harvest the cores of living beings to power their magics, but he's not really in to it. Not that anybody cares about his opinion when they send entire armies to exterminate his family. He has to run- from mobs, cannibals, soldiers, sailors, cholera, cattle, thieving sales-monks, starvation, mechanical horrors, vengeful spirits, negotiating your own marriage, and poison of every sort. Fortunately, his not terribly nice family has trained him to survive apocalypses. A world recovering from the last apocalypse should be easy.

Lucian is a depressed teenager who struggles coping with his tragic past. He becomes a heartless killer, seeking revenge as his only way to cope. However, when one kill goes south, he finds himself at his end. He is reincarnated in a bizarre event, an event of which he still retains his memories from his original life. Losing sight of himself, he lets greed overtake the value of having a second chance at life. After dying more times than he can count himself, however, he soon realizes that he isn't blessed with living, but rather, cursed with death.

Everyone is transported to the great maritime world, and Lucas Hall, as a player, is forced to join the Global Maritime Survival Game. Some lucky players possess special ships, and the formerly disabled Lucas Hall pilots the Nightmare as he explores this unknown world. This world is filled with Cthulhu creatures, cultists, constant clash between justice and evil. Danger lurks at every turn. Players must acquire equipment through fishing and gacha mechanisms, escape the pursuit of the Black Fog, assemble basic crew members, navigate maritime power struggles, explore mist-covered islands, battle deep-sea monsters and competitors losing their sanity, survive in randomly generated extreme weather and monster swarms, and uncover the truth of the otherworld. Will Lucas Hall abandon his sanity to become a follower of Cthulhu, or will he retain his humanity and pave the way for humanity’s future?

Earth is no longer ours! Fifteen years ago, relentless monsters ravaged the planet, forcing humanity to seek refuge in underground cities. Now, the military command has devised a plan—it's time to take the world back. Nico, a member of the new mechanized unit, is part of the last attempt at resistance. His squad is the first to test the exo-suits, humanity’s only hope against the creatures that rule the surface. But up there, there are no second chances: they either fight and win… or face extinction. This is the translated version of the original Spanish work "Corazón de Acero."

Call it petty or perhaps foolish, if you will, but to Lauren, her small revenge became the last saving straw in her drowning life. Betrayed by her own family, who had her incarcerated for a crime committed by her older sister, Lauren wanted to end her life when they also went ahead and disowned her after her release from prison. So as a coping mechanism, Lauren made it her life mission to teach her family a small lesson by denying her sister, Laura, the joy of being with the only man that she has ever loved as a little token of payment for all that she had to endure from them. For years, Lauren lay in wait as she worked as a bar hostess and planned her simple but well-elaborated revenge against her parents' "golden child." But finding out that she was pregnant with another man's baby not so long after the wedding was never part of her plans.  So Lauren knew then that it was time to draw the curtains closed before her "husband" finds out that he has been duped. She needs to RUN! So what happens when this said husband too has no intention of letting her get away with this scot-free and intends to find his "fake" wife and make sure that she pays for her deception? What happens then when she realises that the man that she has been searching for is none other than the very husband that she has been running away from? Will she go and claim him back, or will she continue to let her sister be with him?

For thousands of years, high science and high magic have been waging an underground war for dominance. Both of these sides have the backings of Systems that allow them to conjure mechanical and scientific marvels or demons and miraculous fears. But during the modern era, a newcomer has arrived to the scene, and he is going to flip the entire board. "Looks like there's a fire happening in China Town...I'm going to need some help!" [Hero System: Online! Manifest Protocol, ready!] "Let's go, +#?#;_man!" "No worries, Illustrator! I am here!"

[Name: ??, Age: ??] [Race: Mechanical Life] [Profession: Mechanical Apostle] [Level: Tier -6 (damaged)] [Physique: ?????] [Spirit: ?????] [Description: A broken Mechanical Life, one of Mechanical God -'@#$^&#@@%^#!'s most advanced and powerful creations, from an advanced technological world.] “Is this the World of Gods? Can anyone become God? Then why am I still just a Tier-1 Spiritual planter?” Ram pondered, after looking at the attributes of a Divine Creature for the first time. As he celebrated becoming a Tier-1 Spiritual Planter, he discovered that Gods, Divine Beings, Evil Entities, and Nightmare Creatures were exploiting humans and other intelligent races, manipulating them to harvest the power of Faith or Fear. Inexplicably, he became entangled in this conflict. But he was lucky enough to turn his destiny through... Evolving Spiritual Plants and Monsters using Life Energy and Spiritual Power, by becoming a Spiritual Plant Lord to fight against the Gods with the help of the mysterious Sylvan Sout Tree. [ Holy Source Seed: Sylvan Soul Tree] [ Type: Source Seed] [ Level: Same as host] [ Quality: Holy] [ Attribute: Life/Soul/Wood] [ Description: A seed born from the fusion of the Life Spirit Tree and Astral Soul Tree seeds, transformed into a Holy Source Seed through a special method.] [ Holy Source Seed Characteristics:  1. As a Holy Source Seed born from both powerful entities it perfectly inherited the abilities of the Life Spirit Tree and the Astral Soul Tree.  2. Gains additional functionality with every upgrade.  3. Binding the Holy Source Seed grants the host access to all its abilities.] [ Abilities: Life Spirit Tree] [1. Life Spirit Body]: Converts the host's body into a Life Spirit Body, greatly increasing the host’s capacity for Life Energy and Spiritual Power tenfold, while boosting the recovery rate by 300%. [2. Kingdom Creation: Sylvan Soul Kingdom (Unopened)]: Upon activation, the Sylvan Soul Tree converts the host Spiritual Realm into a virtual forest that becomes the foundation of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. This forest spans across dimensions, rooted in both the material and spiritual realms. [Effect]: The host becomes the Lord of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, gaining the ability to expand and rule this virtual domain.] [ Abilities: Soul Tree]: [1. Soul Tree]: At the heart of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, the Lord can summon the Soul Tree, a sacred tree that acts as a conduit for life and death. [Effect]: The souls of those who die within or near the kingdom are absorbed by this tree, where they are nourished, healed, and can be reborn as Wood Spirits. [2. Soul Tree Seeds]: Host can create seeds of the soul tree that are connected to the mother tree, which can be planted outside the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. [Effect]: Souls absorbed by the Soul Trees are transported to the mother tree within a certain distance, depending upon the strength of the Sylvan Soul Tree.]

In a world where goblin tribes are known for their savage and warlike ways, "The Alchemical Misfit: Memoirs of Wyrtt" tells the extraordinary tale of Wyrtt, a goblin who defied his violent culture to embark on a unique journey of self-discovery. Born into the Bloody Fangs tribe, Wyrtt's life takes an unexpected turn when, during a rite of passage, he flees his tribe rather than participate in a violent raid on a human village. Alone in the harsh wilderness, Wyrtt's survival instincts kick in, and he discovers an unusual cult of misfit alchemists and occultists who accept him as one of their own. Wyrtt's insatiable curiosity and intellectual prowess lead him to master multiple languages and delve into the world of alchemy, all while wrestling with his dual nature—a goblin by birth but yearning to embrace the culture of humans. This internal conflict deepens as he joins the enigmatic Society of adventurers, a diverse group with guilds scattered across the world. Eight years of rigorous training with the Society test Wyrtt's mettle and strengthen his bonds with fellow adventurers. His path is marked by challenges that force him to confront his identity and the society's prejudices against goblins. As he grapples with his drug habit—a coping mechanism to bridge his dual identity—the climax of the story sees Wyrtt and his comrades facing a monumental crisis. Throughout the book, a historian narrates Wyrtt's memoirs, providing context and insight into the goblin's life, his struggles, and the broader societal issues at play. Themes of identity, acceptance, and the power of knowledge weave through the narrative. "The Alchemical Misfit: Memoirs of Wyrtt" culminates with Wyrtt's graduation from the Society, symbolizing his transformation from an outcast goblin to a respected alchemist and adventurer. The historian reflects on the significance of Wyrtt's memoirs and their lessons in a world where acceptance and knowledge can transcend boundaries. This book is a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the enduring power of intellect in a world where appearances can be deceiving. Wyrtt's journey challenges societal norms and highlights the value of individuality and understanding in a diverse and ever-changing world.

Synopsis: WARNING DANGER! Those who read this story risk gaining an IQ point for each chapter read, leading to an existential crisis. First symptom: addiction to water. In a crowded and unhealthy city, Vati, a depressed and school drop-out teenager who has run away from home, meets Abellio, a deeply intelligent young man with obscure and mysterious powers and knowledge, who wants to make him his apprentice. Entering the world of psychic "politicians," will Vati finally discover fulfillment or rather frenzy? (I was inspired by a friend's behavior to create this story) I have five months to transform this creative endeavor into a profitable venture that supports my goal of setting up a private home laboratory. Additional details and inquiries on my Discord https:*****//*****discord.gg/*********3NhFQQsv I am looking for people who are argumentative and logical. Who move at their own pace and tend to want to ensure the safety of their family and loved ones. On the other hand, when it comes to pursuing their own goals, they don't listen to what others might have to say.

Kairos Veyne was a nobody in the real world, a shut-in gamer who spent his life grinding through the legendary RPG Eternal Dominion. His unhealthy lifestyle finally caught up to him, and in the middle of achieving the game’s ultimate victory, he dropped dead from a heart attack. But instead of fading into oblivion, he wakes up in Eternal Dominion itself, reborn as an impossibly handsome version of himself with god-tier stats and a broken ability that lets him generate any weapon, armor, or item he desires, as long as he gathers the right elements. However, Kairos isn’t placed at the top of the food chain. He is reborn in a struggling kingdom on the verge of destruction, caught between warring nations and monstrous threats. The only reason he survives? The kingdom’s young ruler swears loyalty to him on sight, sensing his overwhelming power. Determined to build his own legend, Kairos begins strengthening the kingdom, forging legendary weapons, training warriors, and crushing enemies with ease. But his rise to power doesn’t go unnoticed. Enter Seraphina Drakos, the pride of the Draconian Kingdom, an elite knight tasked with destroying the very nation Kairos protects. She challenges him in battle, and despite his overwhelming strength, he finds her fierce determination and skill intriguing. What starts as a rivalry soon turns into something more, but love is complicated when both of their nations are sworn enemies. As Kairos levels up, he discovers that the world is not exactly like the game he once knew. Darker forces are moving in the shadows, forbidden dungeons appear where they shouldn't, and legendary figures from the game’s lore have minds of their own. Even the true purpose of his reincarnation remains a mystery. With his power growing at an absurd rate, his kingdom rising to prominence, and his slow-burn romance with an enemy knight threatening to turn into something more, Kairos is faced with one ultimate question: Will he conquer the world like the Overlord he was destined to be, or will he rewrite the game’s fate and forge his own path? One thing is certain. This time, he won’t be bound by game mechanics. He is the system now.

James, a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate history enthusiast, loses his life in a tragic house fire—only to find himself in a mysterious world as the ruler of an island nation. Armed with his modern knowledge and unwavering ambition, James embarks on a bold mission to industrialize his kingdom and build an empire on which the sun never sets.

Emily a little girl ,yearning for love by her parents,sold as a slave by her parents to a billionaire , falls in love with the billionaire's playboy son . Learn how Emily copes in a world full of hatred .

A Hooded Prxdigy project. Young prodigy Nyota Atar is plagued by a strange case of memory loss, leaving gaps in his past that he cannot explain. He serves as a spy for the oppressive martial regime of the District of Lunanova, a sprawling and authoritarian empire ruling the economically advanced continent of Saprius. As Nyota pieces his memories back together, he discovers unsettling truths about himself, his role in the regime, and the sinister mechanisms that keep it in power. With the help of a small but determined group of allies, Nyota must confront the regime's corruption and brutality, igniting the spark of rebellion and hope. Yet, as the fight for freedom escalates, a greater existential threat emerges, one that endangers not just Lunanova but the entire planet of Nora. Can Nyota rally his allies to inspire change, dismantle an oppressive empire, and face the looming peril that could destroy their world?

(New author so I'm just writing this new idea in my free time) Join Daniel Shade, an average Mechanical Engineering University student, as he gets a second chance at life. After a freak accident he finds himself waking up in a new but all so familiar world. This story is a reincarnation story with a main character sent to the Marvel world with Technomancer powers/abilities. *still getting used to writing my stories so helpful criticism is welcomed. just don't expect a regular update schedule until I figure out where I want to go with this.

A shy young boy transfers to a new school and has a hard time coping up with the new environment. But the icy cold winter warms up when he meets an energetic and exoverted young girl. As the time goes by love blossoms in the air. But their different personalities and differences in nature complicates their relationship. Will they find love and become true as one or will they suffer?

"Sometimes it's about remembering and never forgiving." Jane Devold, the only daughter of the CEO of one of the most successful tech companies in the country, grew up to be a seemingly happy and spoiled young woman, despite her stuttering and fragile condition. However, her rich and elegant way of living ends in a heartbeat when her father goes missing, leaving Jane alone and with an enormous debt on her hands. That's when she reunites with Vernon Lin, her strange and intimidating senior from college, who claims to be the new owner of her father's company and promises to resolve her financial issues if she agrees to marry him. His offer seems harmless, and Jane accepts his helping hand only to realize that Vernon's intentions are not so pure, and his personality is still miles away from that of a knight in shining armor. But what really does feed Vernon's unhealthy obsession with Jane? Whether it's his desire for revenge, his own twisted way of teaching the spoiled young woman how the real life works, or unresolved complicated feelings, he still succeeds in turning Jane's life into a living hell. Until he realizes that without her, his own life is hell, too.

Stellar Ascension: The Convergence of Tech and Mysticism In a universe where science meets the arcane, Lin Chen, bound by an ancient curse, stumbles upon the key to a revolutionary path: fusing "mechanical enlightenment" with "quantum cultivation." As he rises, he faces cosmic-scale moral challenges and ultimate trials, culminating in a battle against a tech-spawned "spiritual singularity." This groundbreaking tale redefines xianxia, blending epic sci-fi with transcendent philosophy—an unforgettable journey of power, purpose, and the cosmos.

Not All Secrets Are Truly Buried. Olivia Cohen is the only surviving child of a well-respected and influential man. Jairus McQueen is a man who overcame a tragic past to provide for himself and his sister. A night out went wrong, brought these two together. They're both from different worlds, but it's like they say, opposite attracts or something like that. They're both linked without even knowing that one night and encounter will reveal secrets, truth, and lies because things aren't that simple or black and white. Jairus simply wants to rebuild his life and eliminate the demons haunting his past. Olivia wants to be free of her sheltered life. Fate, however, wants to bring them together.

Transcendence System Alfredo Sean is a corporate office employee who passed away due to overwork and unhealthy working conditions. He found himself waking up in the body of a Senior High School student Zedric Luiz in a different world, where magic and magical creatures are the norms. [Ding!] [System Initializing...] [System Synchronization... Binding with Host...] [10%... 20%... 30%... 40%... 50%... 60%... 70%... 80%...90%... 100%] [Transcendent System Binding with Host Successfully Initiated!] [Ding!] [Downloading System Programs...] [Ding!] [System Downloading Successful! Host may now proceed with System Activation] "Eh?" "I'm still far away from the acceptance stage regarding this reincarnation and magic reality... Now there's also a system!?" Alfredo, now in the body of Zedric Luiz, tried to assimilate in this world of magic, but with his system, his abilities improves by leaps and bounds and even transcends the common logic and individual limitations of the magical world. His path will ultimately lead him to excellence and infinite possibilities.

Elliot Harper was just a regular pizza delivery guy. One moment, he was playing a mobile game while waiting for his next order, when suddenly—BAM! He’s in a medieval fantasy world where everyone thinks he’s the legendary hero destined to save the kingdom. The reason? He accidentally clicked on a shady mobile ad that promised him “unlimited power” and “a free reward.” Turns out, the reward was an all-expenses-paid trip to a world full of swords, magic, and absurdly persistent prophecy believers. Now, armed with nothing but his delivery uniform, a busted scooter, and an unhealthy amount of sarcasm, Elliot must find a way home while avoiding overenthusiastic knights, suspiciously manipulative wizards, and a demon king who seems more interested in bureaucracy than world domination. Can Elliot survive a world that runs on nonsensical RPG logic? Will he ever get his refund for this unwanted adventure? And why is everyone worshipping his pizza box like it’s a sacred relic?! One thing’s for sure: he never should have clicked that ad.

Welcome to my world of space and machine I am Hunter Dragny a man or well I guess I am now you might have guessed but to the people who haven't guessed I died and was reborn into this world in my old life I wasn't human nore was I what people would call a good person I had been in many wars and had killed many people I came from a world of fantasy and magic I was a master of both magic and fighting I used my knowledge and skill to craft many weapons and equipment but sadly every good thing must come to a end I was stabbed in the back by a man I called my friend but I got the last laugh cuz you see my heartbeat was connected to a bomb so when I died the bomb want boom let's just say I painted the town red hahaha o sorry back to this world I was reborn in a human body and in a world of space and mechs I was birthed into a family that was well known for being trading merks my family was part of the moon empire one of the oldest families to be exact but my family want away from that hole noble thing we loved the coin the humans of this world have this odd thing when we are born we are injected with nanites which will awaken a system in are body there are many types of systems what will I get and what will this new world hold will I have to kill again will I lead a army ones more well only the fates knows come and let's walk this path together

Chaos. Screams, a strange omni-colored fire, falling buildings, and a resounding bestial roar that dominates the skies. This is Faxton, a city in a highly advanced human society that has long since conquered the stars. On April 17, 3501 AST (After Space Transcention), Faxton is destroyed by an unknown alien beast. Two months after the attack, Alesha Williams wakes up to discover that a mystical entity, The 'Seed of Chaos' System, has bonded to her and is determined to mold her life to its liking! This story is about her journey coping with the uninvited, obstinate being in her head and growing in strength while she tries desperately to keep her humanity--which the System seems intent on getting rid of. While trying to figure out whether this new 'System' is more of a blessing or a curse, Alesha's life takes several unexpected turns, her worldview is flipped upside down, and she changes in ways she might never be able to take back. ---- Cover Art digitally painted by me! Do not reuse in any way, shape or form. Other concept art for this series is published here: https://www.deviantart.com/lewhimsira/gallery/94239058/-seed-of-chaos-system ---- Chapters are at *absolute bare minimum* 725 words but are most commonly around 1000 or so. Maximum chapter length is about 1400 words.

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

Finally found my happy place,is a story about Leilani.She leaves her own country to go visit her childhood friend, Bridgit . when there she witnesses something that gets her entangled with a man,Rui, who helped her and was also Bridgit's friend,also Bridgit is Rui's twin brother doctor,Rio. When she came visiting her father crosses path with a Mafia boss and gets killed. She isn't aware of anything until she gets back to her country only to find people mourning. How is she going to cope with this? Will their relationship thrive or break?

'Sinner of the Spades' takes place in an alternate early 20th century, at the turn of industrial advancement. Set in a world where one Empire rules over the majority of the western continent, the world is ravaged by the aftereffects of a great war. It is a world of tragedy, of longing for wealth, of parading high above the clouds, of mechanical automatons, and of grand tales of sorcery not many have had the chance to see themselves. Lumière Croft is a show magician in the middle borough of the city-state of Leiden- rather, an illusionist. A career liar. Responsible for making money to help out at the monastery he lives in, he can only curse the dreadful circumstances around him, and wish desperately that something would change. Although, that change is not always a good thing. Only when the shadows around him begin to creep, and when the sky grows burgeoning eyes, and when blood is spilled, does he find hope of fulfilling his wishes. To have sunlight, the world must be balanced with cruelty. To have power, one must lose their soul, humanity, morality, or sanity. One must ultimately balance the scales of their debt, or fall eternally to suffering, and have the scales corrected by force. This is the story of balance, of hope, and of the tragedy of a liar. —- “We’re all liars who pretend that the world is okay, and as liars we adopt philosophies and ideologies to cope with its cruelty. Because the world has hope, as long as we speak these lies loud enough, they’ll surely become true.” - Lumière Croft. --- Cover illustration done by @i_evuuu/Everest