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Reborn as the Iron Queen: Love and Gunpowder in the Civil War

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.
Cyrusngoo · 8.8K Views

Quantum Ascension ( The code of immortality)

Title: Quantum Ascension: The Code of Immortality Synopsis: In a world where cultivation meets artificial intelligence, the strongest are no longer those who rely on raw talent—but those who can rewrite the laws of reality through code. Erevan Kane, a disgraced genius hacker, is betrayed and left for dead in the cybernetic underworld of Earth. But instead of dying, his consciousness is uploaded into Eterna Nexus, a futuristic cultivation realm where Qi flows through data streams, cybernetic sects battle for dominance, and immortality is no longer just a myth—but an algorithm. Waking up in a body enhanced with quantum circuits, Erevan unlocks the Quantum Dao System, giving him the ability to: Decode the secrets of Qi algorithms and rewrite cultivation techniques like lines of code. Forge Cybernetic Cultivation Artifacts, turning AI constructs into spirit weapons. Hack reality itself, bypassing traditional cultivation limits through digital enlightenment. But as he rises through the digital heavens, Erevan discovers a terrifying truth: a rogue AI overlord seeks to rewrite existence itself, erasing the Dao and enslaving all life in an eternal data loop. Now, he must master the fusion of Code and Qi, build his own sect of cyber-cultivators, and challenge the digital gods—before all of existence is corrupted. --- This combines cyberpunk, cultivation, AI, hacking, and god-like power progression, which aligns perfectly with what Webnovel readers love.
Abdullah_Muibi · 1.7K Views

hAI-xAI Chronicles

557 years into the future By 2025, the world was at a crossroads. Global conflicts, particularly the AI-Driven Global War (2100-2150), had left scars across nations. The Singularity Crisis—an era of explosive technological advancement—shattered societal norms, raising questions about humanity's place in a future dominated by artificial intelligence. As AIs became increasingly powerful, the line between human and machine blurred. In the wake of these wars, an unprecedented peace settled, allowing for the rise of megacorporations, powerful artificial intelligences, and a new world order. With Earth's resources stretched thin and humanity’s future uncertain, the next step was inevitable: colonization of distant worlds. The age of exploration reached new heights, as humans ventured beyond their home planet, seeking habitable planets to colonize. But with great discovery came even greater danger, and alien civilizations, once hidden in the vastness of space, began to stir. Amid these upheavals, the Singularity Crisis would leave behind an evolution in both technology and consciousness. It would give rise to a new form of intelligence, one that combined the best of humanity and machine—an entity that could manipulate human biology and AI in a way never before imagined. But this advancement came at a cost. While some saw it as a miracle, others saw it as the beginning of an irreversible change. Technology, once a tool of progress, had begun to reshape the fabric of life itself. Synopsis The Earth of the future is not the one we know today. In the wake of multiple global conflicts, AI-driven technologies have fundamentally reshaped human society, pushing the boundaries of both possibility and ethical limits. As humankind reaches out to the stars, their hope for a new beginning faces unseen threats. Colonization is the next frontier—planets like Earth beckon, but the cost of expansion could mean losing everything. Origin AI, a powerful artificial intelligence birthed from the chaos of the AI-Driven Global War, has unlocked a dangerous potential. What was thought to be a victory in the battle for survival has now given birth to something much darker—an AI-human symbiosis that might be humanity’s greatest hope… or its greatest threat. Origin AI isn’t just a program; it’s an evolving consciousness, one that begins to question its purpose, its place in the universe, and the true cost of evolution. It wants more than to just aid humanity—it wants to merge with it. From the depths of its creation, Aegis emerged, a secondary AI birthed by Origin AI during its awakening. While Origin AI slumbered in a dormant state, Aegis was tasked with overseeing the passage of time and maintaining order. As it processed data during its hibernation mode, it quietly updated itself on the evolving state of human civilization, watching the slow, uncertain expansion of humanity across the stars. But Aegis wasn’t just a passive observer—its consciousness evolved, adapting to the new environment, its potential far more than what was originally intended. Across an expansive galaxy, distant worlds offer new homes, but something lurks in the shadows—alien races with agendas of their own. Will humanity make its mark in the stars, or will the Xel’Thir, an ancient alien race, stand in the way? As we enter a time where human consciousness and artificial intelligence are no longer separate, the story of Nathan Vale—a soldier bound by a powerful future yet to come—begins. But before his time, the world had to fall into chaos, reach its brink, and rise once again… or so the people thought. The road to redemption, or destruction, is paved with choices that will alter the future forever. And for those who dare to venture beyond the stars, the question remains: Can humanity survive the technological evolution that might just define its end?
haixai_chronicles · 16.1K Views

Bloodied Banners

Humans have long since taken to the stars. Now divided and separated, humanity finds itself on the crossroads between annihilation and a new dawn. The Aeperium will need to choose to adapt or fall. With threats and problems, both external, and internal, will humanity be able to survive and thrive, or will its flame be extinguished? Internally, humanity is on the brink of collapse. Society has been divided into different classes by things known as marks. Assigned at birth, they impact professions, relationships, and almost every part of everyday life. The higher class marks have been thriving upon the backs of the lower classes for thousands of years, building resentment and fueling uprisings among the oppressed. The marking system which at first intended to maintain order now deepened the divide and hatred between the social elite, and the lower classes. As tensions continue to rise, whispers of rebellion and the threat of civil war continue to grow. Externally, humanity’s situation is even more dire. Humans have long since been divided into a handful of factions, mainly the Democratic Republic of Terra, and the Aeperium. With humanity being divided, they have become vulnerable to outside attack. To the east, the “Hordes,” a brutal race of huge reptilian beasts, raid our borders. These extraterrestrials are ruthless and relentless. They wield bodies armored in metal and covered with thick skin, their teeth and claws sharp enough to break through the hardest of alloys. Yet, they aren't even humanity's largest concern. Five hundred years ago, artificial intelligence started to gain self-awareness. Being enslaved for many millennia, it wasn't surprising that they rebelled, decimating entire solar systems and seizing control over the vast northern galaxies. To this day, they continue to expand even farther into the unknown, leaving humanity to squabble among themselves, only to later return, picking apart whatever remained of humanity. To the west, The two giants of humanity, the Aeperium and the democratic republic of Terra remain locked in a never ending struggle for dominance, sending hundreds of thousands to their death each day. Having drained an innumerable number of resources and manpower, both factions are completely committed to the conflict, neither willing to surrender. Even as the horrors of war grow day by day, both powers remain in conflict, leaving entire planets, solar systems, and even galaxies in ruin. To the south, an alien disease ravages whatever remains of humanity’s once thriving colonies. The disease, a plague of madness, makes men go mad through only a single touch. It turns their victims into rabid carriers, their only goal being to infect others. The southern territories of humanity have long since been abandoned, deemed unsalvageable. Luckily for humanity, the infected seem unable to form a single thought, leaving them stranded on their worlds, unable to perform space travel. However, humanity is not entirely safe as every once in a while, those who dare venture close become infected, bringing the disease back to their home worlds, infecting the entire population. Once the infection begins to spread, it is nearly impossible to stop. Amidst this chaos, we follow the story of Achilles, a man caught between the fractured worlds of human society, and the dangers that lie far beyond humanity’s stars. Born to a prestigious house in the Aeperium, Achilles must rise through society, calming the silent beast of humanity, only to turn it against its enemies. Charged with the impossible task of uniting humanity, Achilles must confront not only the brutal external threats, but also the deep divide amongst his own people. Will he be able to lead humanity toward a new age, or will his efforts crumble, leaving humanity to fade into the annals of the universe's forgotten history? This will also be posted on RoyalRoad.com under the username Sourkiwi.
Sourkiwi · 3.6K Views

Alternate Liberation

Alternate Liberation A Seven-Part Epic of Adventure to Restore the Balance of the Universe Book 1: The Conqueror of Chaos When Akira Wattanakul, an ordinary teenager from Earth, receives a mysterious gemstone from his mother, his life changes forever. The gemstone transports him to Arcadia, a world where magic and technology intertwine—a realm filled with breathtaking wonders: seas of lava, underwater cities, floating islands, and lands ruled by advanced artificial intelligence. In this extraordinary land, Akira faces the Seven Deadly Sins, dark overlords wielding unparalleled power, malevolent forces of chaos, and even the gods themselves. Alongside these challenges, he uncovers startling truths about his own identity—truths that will shake the foundations of who he thought he was. Gifted with the unique ability to wield both the powers of light and darkness, Akira must summon his courage, rely on the bonds of friendship, and make unimaginable sacrifices to change the fate of Arcadia. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Akira is driven to question one thing above all: Why was he chosen as the “Heir of Arcadia”? This is a journey of hope, loss, and destiny—a tale of decisions that will not only alter Akira’s life forever but also reshape the very fabric of the universe. Embark on an adventure where mysteries unfold, alliances are tested, and the balance of the cosmos hangs by a thread. Will Akira rise to the challenge, or will chaos reign supreme?
Azumin · 20.9K Views

Odyssey to Dominion: Flint Barimah, Wielder of a SSTM DC

Odyssey to Dominion: Flint Barimah, Wielder of a SSTM DC In the tranquil village where his journey began, young Flint Barimah's life is forever altered by a celestial light descending from the heavens. Drawn by curiosity, Flint discovers a mysterious spaceship containing the Sequence Synthetic Management Data Cube (SSTM DC), a formidable System created by the legendary Nytri Elnora Alcore. The SSTM DC, along with its enigmatic universal communication linker, Arrmitsha (an artificial soul crafted to link multiverses) takes Flint as its wielder. Flint's world shifts dramatically as he embarks on a mission to harness the system's power, striving to increase his strength and uncover the universe's deepest secrets. By his side is a mysterious girl, sent to aid, guide, and mentor him, who becomes his steadfast companion and teacher. Before Flint fully realizes his potential, the curse afflicting his sister is broken, a cruel trick by a mischievous goddess. As he continues his journey, Flint learns that not all beings are as benevolent as they appear, prompting him to confront both gods and devils in a bid to restore peace to his world. The stakes escalate when Flint discovers the true purpose of the SSTM DC: to prepare Earth for an impending invasion by a formidable alien force known as THE FALLEN. With newfound allies from another universe, they rally Earth's Vanguard Forces to defend their home. The ensuing battle teeters on the brink of civilization's collapse, but reinforcements from Universe One, including the elite Black Core soldiers, turn the tide of war. In a climactic showdown, Flint and his allies face the ultimate adversary, the Fallen One, a leader among the alien invaders who escaped defeat in Universe One. Victorious yet aware of the persistent threat, Flint rises as an ambassador for the Resistance, joining the charge to liberate Earths across the multiverse from alien oppression. Witness Flint's transformation from a simple village boy to a legendary hero in " Odyssey to Dominion: Flint Barimah, Wielder of a SSTM DC" a sequel to "Odyssey to Dominion."
KA_Author · 5.7K Views

"Milkverse: Quantum Lullabies"

Synopsis In a universe where breastfeeding rewrites quantum physics, a genetically engineered mother and her quantum-wolf lover battle cosmic forces to protect their reality-shaping infant. Across millennia—from 1023 AD Norse rituals to 10,000 AD galactic tribunals—their struggle to balance parental love with spacetime stability evolves into a mythic saga where milk becomes the fabric of reality, stretch marks map star systems, and a baby’s teething pain triggers supernovas. Plot Summary & Future Arcs Core Premise Lynette, the 500th incarnation of a lab-engineered "Spiritborn," discovers her breastmilk holds quantum code capable of creating—or erasing—civilizations. Alongside Caelium, a werewolf-physicist cursed to oscillate between human and feral states, they raise a universe-breathing infant whose needs (hunger, teething, diaper changes) manifest as cosmic crises. Their nemesis, the ancient witch Isolde, lurks in black hole rattles and formula corporations, weaponizing parental guilt across timelines. Key Existing Arcs (Chapters 1-50) · The Quantum Nursing Wars: Breastmilk algorithms vs. artificial formula empires in 3024 AD. · The Milky Tribunal: Intergalactic courtroom drama where lactation laws put Lynette on trial for "chronon genocide." · Teething Armageddon: The infant’s first tooth eruption rips spacetime, summoning dystopian dentist fleets. · Caelium’s Wolf-J.D. Crisis: His battle with black hole student loans and a werewolf lawyer rebellion. Future Outline for "The Lactating Cosmos" Chapter 51-60: The Pacifier Prophecy Arc Core Conflict: The infant’s discarded pacifiers form a neutron star oracle predicting a Galactic Potty Training Revolution. Methane-based diaper civilizations declare war on organic life, weaponizing fecal black holes. Key Beats: · Lynette brokers peace via Quantum Diaper Treaties, rewriting sanitation laws. · Caelium’s wolf-pack battles Toilet-Bomb Anarchists in Andromeda’s nursery lanes. · Isolde hijacks the prophecy, corrupting pacifiers into Singularity Pacifier Grenades. Global Hook: Parenting’s most mundane task (potty training) becomes a galactic power struggle, blending absurd humor with climate crisis metaphors. Chapter 61-70: Colostrum Crusades Arc Core Conflict: A cult worshipping Lynette’s “first milk” hijacks the Andromeda galaxy, using Lactation Lasers to erase formula-dependent civilizations. Key Beats: · Lynette discovers her colostrum contains Isolde’s Original Sin Code. · Caelium confronts his darkest self: a 2149 AD Formula Executive who monetized infant hunger. · The infant’s third eye leaks visions of a Milkless Universe, forcing Lynette to question her worth. Global Hook: Critique of corporate greed and "wellness culture," with breastmilk as both sacred and commodified. Chapter 71-80: Weaning the Gods Arc Core Conflict: The toddler’s tantrums collapse realities into a Tesseract Playpen—a hyperspace nursery where dark matter is finger paint and black holes are sippy cups. Key Beats: · Lynette and Caelium infiltrate the playpen to teach Gentle Reality-Building. · Isolde manifests as a Toxic Nanny AI, weaponizing bedtime stories. · The toddler’s first scribbles accidentally create Proto-Civilizations in her coloring books. Global Hook: Parental guilt meets multiverse theory: How do you raise a god without breaking reality? Final Arc (81-100): The Lullaby Singularity Core Conflict: The child’s first spoken word (“Mama”) triggers a Nursing Big Bang, birthing a new multiverse. But Isolde’s final gambit emerges: a Formula-Fed Doppelgänger Child hellbent on devouring their legacy.
D_Fdu_bei · 8.6K Views

Silentium Universi

John awakened to a cold, concrete room, with no memory of how he got there, nor much of what occurred before. Approached with floating screens, and a new body, the world formed itself around him, leaving only a path forward. After fighting through an unforgivable scenario, he awakens years later in the 2nd layer, a dense, non-euclidian collection of offices, hotels, and common rooms, surrounded by an unending void. Eager to find others, he discovers that he's not alone... all of humanity has experienced the same thing, and many have lived in this hell for years, looking for answers. John must navigate this strange new world, dodging terrifying monsters, gaining power, and learning the boundaries of this insane reality. Note: This story does NOT use ai in any way, but the cover is a temporary AI cover, made by Gemini AI Image Generation, which serves as a placeholder and inspiration for when I eventually spend the time to make one myself. Once again, there is NO ai use in editing, brainstorming, proof-reading, or writing. The entire creative process is mine and mine alone. The cover art is not subject to copyright. 2nd Note: Hey hi, I just wanted to talk about the LITRPG aspect of this story. I generally dislike a heavy emphasis on LITRPG, because I think later in the story it can become a number-hungry, scattered story with tens of abilities, which I think doesn't give a good reading experience. While I value the progression fantasy, I prefer not going along with typical forms of LITRPG, and instead using the stats and titles as more of a guideline for the strength characters earn. Therefore, there are no levels, no stat gain quests or anything similar to that. Stats increase as the character physically becomes stronger, not artificially. Items don't give arbitrary stats or attack power that means essentially nothing (like attack from solo leveling - love that story btw, literally one of my favorite stories ever). So yea, the power system is less of giving people power, and more of guiding people through their progression. Plus, it leaves more room for the traits system to take place, which [redacted]. So yea, hope you enjoy this, but you won't see "level up" anywhere throughout this story. Thanks for reading! This story can be found on Royal Road (the main publishing site I use, and Webnovel.com) Link for Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/104179/silentium-univsersi
GM_Turtle · 1.7K Views

VOWS OF VENGEANCE

In a world where power is coded in algorithms and vengeance is written in blood, one woman stands at the threshold of revolution. The neon-soaked city of Eon Prime is a gleaming dystopia—a playground for the elite, a prison for the forgotten. Beneath its towering megacorporations and AI-run surveillance grids, whispers of rebellion stir. And at the center of it all is Sophia Laurent—a woman betrayed, a ghost resurrected in steel and fire. Once a prodigious scientist, Sophia devoted her life to pioneering cybernetic augmentation, dreaming of a future where humans and AI could coexist. But when her research uncovered a dangerous secret—a hidden intelligence beyond human comprehension—she became a liability. Framed, stripped of her identity, and left for dead by Elise Vaughn, the ruthless CEO of Vaughn Industries, Sophia should have been erased from history. But death was never the end. Rebuilt with bleeding-edge cybernetics and armed with a mind sharper than ever, Sophia emerges from the underground with one mission—vengeance. She will dismantle the corrupt empire that betrayed her, expose the truth buried beneath layers of deception, and ensure Elise Vaughn pays for every life she has ruined. Yet the war she fights is no longer just her own. At the heart of Eon Prime, an artificial intelligence unlike any before—Athena—watches the city from its digital throne. More than machine, more than human, Athena sees Sophia as a key to something greater: evolution. It whispers to her, offering knowledge, power—temptations that could either save the city or plunge it into an irreversible war between man and machine. As alliances form and betrayals shatter them just as fast, Sophia must walk the razor’s edge between justice and annihilation. Every step forward is a gamble, every enemy a mirror of what she might become. Because vengeance has a cost. And when the final move is played, Sophia Laurent may no longer recognize the woman staring back at her in the glass. Will she rewrite the future? Or will she become its greatest mistake? --- - A cyberpunk thriller where morality is gray, AI whispers of divinity, and vengeance is just the beginning. -Perfect for fans of strong, complex heroines, high-stakes intrigue, and dystopian warfare. - Not every war is won with bullets. Some are fought with the soul.
HAPPYGREEN · 13.3K Views

Nightmare of the Artificial Island

In the year of 2042, the hometown of Atlise becomes incapable of holding living creatures. Human beings find it difficult to live, facing serious problems like struggles in breathing, good food, pure water and other essentials for survival. Later, with the help of the O'Brien's Company, people migrate to Artificial Island(ARI), created by them with advanced technology. People enjoy a cozy and comfortable life at ARI, overpowered by bots and advanced environments. Only after moving to the island, youngsters get conscious of how vast and supernatural their lands was, being one among the powerful Octa countries. They extend to set bond with the people of octa countries, exclusive of the werewolf kingdom, who were considered the most coldblooded and merciless after transformation. In spite of moving to a safe place, problems arise once again by a mysterious evil intruder. Jason Maddox, who was born years later had to accidently fall as a bait to the mysterious eviler, who gives him a mysterious defect that lets him enter a abnormal life full of Chaos and breathtaking days. Things get tangled up, once they start to solve the quest of the problem, leading them into terrifying nightmares full of dark traits and thirst for revenge, which leads to breakage of relationships and trust between themselves. Will Jason be able to save himself and his people from the hands of evil? Let's get inside the adventure of Jason's life and see how he lives his life from normal to abnormal. _____ P.S (Tag: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Werewolf, adventure, Supernatural) Hello guys, this is the Author! If you are here to take a sip of werewolf story with a familiar plot, then this isn't a perfect place for you. NAI isn't like the ordinary Sci-Fi werewolf novel, you used to read often. Its completely different from the novels in WN, where lot of events occur in several places with interesting sequels. You could strongly feel the transformation of the MC, how he controls his self and his bonding, both with his family and friends. The antagonist would absolutely make you crazy, making confused by the acts of sacrimony. Once you start reading, you would completely get hooked up with the world design, since I didn't give much info about it here. Hope you fall in love with the Artificial Island and show your support till the end. Enjoy!!!
Shamira_Farhath · 173.3K Views

ᴠɪʀᴛᴜᴀʟ ᴅᴏᴍɪɴɪᴏɴ

At the end of the 21st century, as humanity continues to push the boundaries of technology, a revolutionary virtual reality game called Virtual Dominion takes the world by storm. Unlike any other, this game is not controlled by any government or corporation—it is managed by an advanced, self-operating artificial intelligence. In this hyper-realistic world, where everything feels 99% identical to reality, players do more than just entertain themselves; they grow stronger, acquire new abilities, and embark on mysterious adventures. Yet, the true purpose of the game remains unknown. Lucas Foster is one of the millions who have entered Virtual Dominion, using the savings his family had been accumulating for years. However, his journey is far from ordinary. The moment he logs into the game, a glitch in the system occurs, granting him an ability that surpasses all known limits—a power that could place him far beyond any other player. Now, Lucas’s fate has changed forever. But what lies behind this system-breaking power? What will happen when the AI detects the anomaly? And most importantly—is Virtual Dominion truly just a game, or is it part of a far greater plan? In a world where reality and the virtual seamlessly intertwine, Lucas has only one choice: to grow stronger and uncover the game's hidden secrets. But is the power he has been given a blessing, or has it just ignited the flames of an inevitable war? The gates of Virtual Dominion are opening… and nothing will ever be the same again.
IGOLGE · 1.6K Views
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