The City Must Survive

Life in the City changes like the wind moving through its skyscrapers; you start your morning with a cuppa Joe at your favorite café, and end your night in a bloody shootout with a bunch of gangsters. You never know what you're gonna get when you open your eyes every day. Roger knew this, which is why he tried to commit his life to one of the mundane. All he needed was a little bit more stirring in the quicksand to finally get onto dry land, and he could finally put his work behind him for good. Maria, a shark in a sea of sharks, fights her own battles as she tries to secure a seat on the corporate elevator, maybe drawing too much attention to herself in her hunger. If you live in the City, you adapt. Or you die.

Two thousand years ago, the Emperor slayed a dragon in the wild, inaugurating the era of mankind. Since then, whenever malevolent dragons wreaked havoc, heroes have always emerged as destined, allowing time to flow across a long and peaceful human world. As the century turned, the sudden appearance of individuals with supernatural abilities triggered unprecedented disturbances. People constructed a sanctuary for these superhumans in the sky, on the back of a colossal dragon, called the Dome City. One spring day, Gongsun Ce, who had just started university six months ago, encountered a hunter who claimed to be a Wuchang master. "Hey, can you really do such a thing?!" "It's quite normal, because I am a superhuman." —Thus, the love-comedy battle of supernatural abilities in a youthful campus begins!

She was an assassin, the princess of the witches, sent to marry the Vampire King with one purpose—to kill him and secure her clan’s victory in a war that has raged for centuries. He was Rhydian, the brooding king burdened by his father’s bloody legacy, forced into the alliance to protect his people from the looming Dragon Empire. Rhydian distrusts the witches, while Seraphina resents the vampires, but neither is prepared for the sparks that fly when they meet. As they face palace intrigues, ancient prophecies, and brewing rebellion, their hatred begins to shift into something neither expected—love. But their union comes at a price. With dark forces plotting to tear them apart and a greater danger threatening both their worlds, they must decide: will their love save their kingdoms or destroy them all?

[Congratulations, Terran survivor #99598, for activating the Universe Assistance System!] Althea, along with the remaining 1% of the population of their home planet, stared at the holographic screen in front of them in confusion. Their galaxy was apparently ending, and suddenly announcements from an alien system appeared in their heads, telling them they would be permanently transferred to another world. The survivors were all very depressed. First, they were forced to survive in a zombie apocalypse, and now they had to survive a new world altogether? It just so happened that Althea was one of the few people who got the Lord Token, the ticket to controlling a territory---a supposed safe haven for her people. Althea looked at her very large stomach and sighed at an unknown future. Would she be able to build a good home for her children and fellowmen? And... would she and her husband find each other again after this disaster? #Apocalypse, #Josei, #Romance, #BeautifulFL, #HandsomeML, #PowerCouple, #Infrastructure, #MagicSpace, #KingdomBuilding, #Adventure, #Pregnancy, #Game Elements, #System #LitRPG ____ Now an E-BOOK~! Please rate, ne? WILL HELP US OUT SOOO MUCHH~! Book 1: AMAZON: https://a.co/d/hy7Rocr GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203724162-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world (Latest) Book 7 Amazon link: https://a.co/d/bceWSq0 It would be awesome to get your ratings in Goodreads, as well! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210710079-after-surviving-the-apocalypse-i-built-a-city-in-another-world if you can, please rate the succeeding books as well. Thank you soooo muchhhh Alterans! ____ READERS LOUNGE NOW OPEN~! (Readers ONLY please!) https://discord.gg/w8qKw2yaNK

"On that day, Zach Harper died-" Or at least that was how it was supposed to be. I died. But there was good news, and bad news. The good news; I was reincarnated! Transmigrated into the World of Aethoria! Holy fuck, miracles do happen! But the bad news was, "Huh? What's this?" ... [DING!] A New Quest has been issued:- Type:- SURVIVAL Name:- Quest To Becoming Stronger: Description: The {Great Calamity} is coming...Get stronger and survive. Duration-: ... Reward:- ... Penalty:- Death, ??? ] ... I had to survive. •••• Join the discord! https://discord.gg/3E6p8AdQVR ••• Stone goals will be re-updated soon.

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

"City's Grip" In a city where shadows breathe danger and trust is a currency few can afford, Samira battles to escape the chains that bind her to its merciless streets. Juggling a dead-end job and a debt she didn’t ask for, her one shot at freedom lies in a dangerous alliance with Malik—a smooth-talking hustler with secrets as heavy as the duffel bag he drags her into carrying. But when a drop-off goes awry and Samira finds herself hunted by unseen forces, she realizes Malik’s plan is far more dangerous than he let on. As the city’s grip tightens, she must outwit criminals, corrupt officials, and even those she thought she could trust. The city doesn’t let go easily. And for Samira, escape may mean sacrificing more than she ever imagined.

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

One quiet night, Luke Lorence awoke in terror to find his room filled with golden strings, eerily suspended above him. Instinctively, he dodged their touch, convinced they were part of a sinister attempt to control him. As he delved deeper into the mystery of the strings, he discovered that the city he lived in concealed a dark secret, and the people he thought he knew were not who they appeared to be. The truth is... the city is nothing but a stage—a play—a Marionette City!

Eldrid is a city unlike any other, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. The city’s inhabitants live in a delicate balance with the ancient forces that permeate their world. At the center of this balance is the Whispering Stone, a powerful artifact that holds the city’s deepest secrets and the key to its survival. The story follows Liora, a young historian with a thirst for knowledge and a knack for uncovering hidden truths. Liora has always been fascinated by the legends of Eldrid, but when she discovers a forgotten manuscript in the city’s grand library, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. The manuscript speaks of a prophecy that foretells the return of an ancient evil, one that could destroy Eldrid and plunge the world into darkness.

If the 19-year-old teenager, Sevina Vishwakarma, knew that she would be running away for her dear life from her own mother, then maybe she wouldn't have gone and looked for her in the first place. As a last resort to seduce her wealthy friend, Sevina's mother spiked his drink. But she had to leave in the middle of attending to him due to an emergency. Unfortunately, her daughter, who has no idea what was going on, was the one to face the lascivious 36-year-old Alpha in rut. After realising that her daughter was pregnant with her love interest's baby, Sevina's mother did everything she could to eliminate her daughter's pregnancy.  When all else failed, she fed her poison herself and left her to die in the Yamuna River. *** Note: This author would not give warnings for any scene in the book. So please make sure that you're in the right frame of mind before you start reading.  Thank you and sorry in advance. Now, please enjoy your day with this story.

Yin, a charming teenager with a passion for video games, suddenly finds himself trapped in a game world known as Parallel City. Here, he must navigate a competitive landscape filled with powerful players. Given the chance to choose his abilities and level up, Yin quickly realizes he’s outmatched and seen as weak by others. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into battles, striving to gain new skills and abilities. With each fight, he seeks to rise above the challenges and earn respect in a city where strength reigns supreme. Will he become the hero he dreams of, or will he remain just another low-level player?

we follow a boy called Kai as he lives life in a city where everybody is allowed to enter but not everybody can leave

Ren Jiang, an introverted architect, died. He found himself transmigrating into a psychotic villain of the novel he read. Thinking about gaining new martial powers, he excitedly stepped out of the door. He did not get the powers but ended up face to face with a childhood friend who was obsessed with the original body. Ren, "..." Trying to get rid of the obsessed friend he found himself entangled in life and death situation with none other than the male lead. Ren, "... Please, leave me alone!" With the help of his system, Ren, now, Dorion, tried warding off the evil people and correcting original's evil ways. He finally achieved a peaceful life.... Not really. Even, when he carefully avoided any troublesome interactions with the main leads, he still, ended up catching the eye of the male supporting character. A person who appeared at the end of the novel, just to torture the original Dorion. Even when the original owner begged for death, he was cured to be tortured again. Ren, "..." Looking at the tall figure coming towards him, Ren sneakily tried to wiggle his way out, "I'll l-leave right now. I-I didn't m-mean to come here…” Kade Death laughed, his wine-red eyes gleamed with amusement. He easily trapped the beautiful person in his arms, "You didn't actually think that I would let you go, right? The scared Ren, "..." I did, But I dare not say! "I let you go once, my sweet, not anymore..." Ren, "...System, H-Help!" System, "Why don't you help me?!!!! Save me from the claws of this nine-tailed fox!!!!" ---------------------------------------------------------- This was my first novel. And I realized that... To some readers it came off as a bit erratic at some points. Is it hilarious? Yes, absolutely. Is the story different than other transmigrations? Yes. Is it hard to grasp? Maybe, for some readers. I have learned so much after writing this. So, I am glad that I did. I may or may not edit it in future for better readability. If you are reading this, I am glad that you did. If you find it erratic... you can check out my other novel (⁠◔⁠‿⁠◔⁠). .............................................................

a girl who falls in love in a parallel world

She's pretty, she's smart, she's redhead and she can fight. She could be the protagonist of her own story. Except she's not ! When she awakens in this world, she's the villainess and the story revolves around "The saint".

"City of Two Worlds" In the divided city of Blizzel, where the elite live above in gleaming towers and the desperate struggle for survival below in the Techno Canyon, the gap between the two worlds grows ever wider. At the heart of it all is the Energy Tower — the city’s lifeblood, an ancient and powerful structure that keeps the lights on, but also hides dark secrets about its true purpose. Elián, a young engineer from the lower city, is haunted by the death of his sister, Ana, who died in a factory explosion covered up by the government. With no answers, Elián seeks justice, determined to uncover the truth behind the system that failed her and countless others. As the city begins to tremble under the weight of its own corruption, Elián’s path crosses with Oleg, the charismatic leader of the underground rebel group "RadioTapok." Oleg’s songs, filled with hidden messages of resistance, fuel the fires of rebellion in the lower city. Together with his newfound allies, Elián discovers that the Energy Tower is not just a source of power, but a weapon — a ticking time bomb waiting to tear the city apart. On the other side of the divide, Laena, a brilliant but conflicted scientist from the upper city, is also drawn to the tower’s dark secrets. As she uncovers the true nature of her family’s involvement in the tower’s creation, she is forced to question everything she has ever known about her world. As Elián, Laena, and Oleg forge uneasy alliances, the city begins to unravel. With betrayal, secrets, and the clash of two worlds, the struggle for control of Blizzel becomes a battle not just for survival, but for the future of the entire city. Will they be able to stop the impending disaster before it’s too late? Or will their efforts be crushed under the weight of the powers that control Blizzel? In this city of shadows and light, no one is safe, and nothing is as it seems.

Bayu tinggal di Amerika Serikat selama beberapa tahun untuk mencari kebenaran atas kematian rekannya, dia mendapatkan informasi bahwa ada orang di negaranya yang sengaja menyewa mafia dari kelompok laba-laba merah. Dia kembali ke Indonesia untuk mencari pelakunya namun dia terkejut bahwa istrinya ternyata hamil dan membesarkan anaknya sendiri. Bayu merasa bimbang apakah tetap fokus pada balas dendamnya atau tinggal bersama keluarganya. Namun, akhirnya dia memilih meninggalkan mereka karena tidak ingin menempatkan keluarganya dalam bahaya. Sesekali dia akan memberikan bantuan kecil pada istrinya dan mengawasinya dari jarak jauh. Ketika kebenarannya hampir terungkap tiba-tiba hujan darah muncul dan merubah 70% manusia menjadi zombie. Bayu sangat mengkhawatirkan istri dan anaknya kemudian mencari mereka, dia berharap mereka belum berubah menjadi zombie. Jalannya tidak mulus dan terus berhadapan dengan marabahaya namun Bayu tidak menyerah karena kali ini dia ingin melindungi keluarganya. Apakah Bayu bisa menyelamatkan keluarganya? Siapakah dalang yang merencanakan kematian rekan timnya? Sanggupkan mereka bertahan hidup di dunia yang kacau dan menemukan tempat aman? Silakan baca novel ini untuk menemukan jawabannya! Disclaimer : Cerita ini hanya fiktif belaka. Jika ada kesamaan nama tokoh, tempat kejadian ataupun cerita, itu adalah kebetulan semata dan tidak ada unsur kesengajaan. Ada beberapa tempat yang sengaja saya karang sendiri sehingga tidak sesuai dengan aslinya, jadi mohon dimaafkan.

I was an Alpha werewolf, She was a human. I lost everything. But I found her, my mate. ****** After losing everything he ever had, including his little sister, to the sudden coup staged by his Beta, because of his mateless status had weakened the morale of the pack and the council. During this time, Alpha Luke believed it was all over. However, his fate changed when he woke up and found himself in a strange colorful room with no idea of where he was or who had saved him from untimely death in his Beta’s hands. Having discovered that the strange room belongs to his long-awaited mate, Valerie McCain, a college student who was also modeling to make ends meet. Luke decided to make himself worthy of her, by not only getting everything he had lost back but threefold. This time, with his fated mate beside him. Unknown to him, the human world is completely different from the werewolf world. Critics, judgment, and betrayal are common in the two worlds, but would a werewolf without a cent to his name be able to survive in the irksome, subfuscous human world? This is the story of a young werewolf, his challenges, and his thrilling, yet captivating journey to his unforeseen future.

Dans un monde où l’homme n’est plus le dominant notre protagoniste se verra mêlé à un destin bien trop grand pour un seul homme mais dont seul lui peut en assumer la responsabilité.

In a future world trapped under a colossal dome, Kaïra, a curious and impulsive 19-year-old, lives in the shadow of a city that’s cut off from the outside world. Raised in the lower districts, Kaïra has always been drawn to the forbidden stories of the land beyond the dome, a desolate and mysterious wasteland. One day, while sneaking outside the city with two friends, Kaïra stumbles upon an ancient, mysterious clock. She hides it, unaware of its significance.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

mystery Island

___________________________________ tired of beta main character try read this novel. i created this novel just because one reason and one reason only, i hate Beta main character. like bro why did you hesitate so much just to kill someone, or then the main character has an op skill called friendship. i tired of that sort of main character so that is why i created this novel. well that's all. ___________________________________ art:me (i try) original story by: underthewater (me) ___________________________________