Stronghold Crusader Steam Multiplayer

Welcome everyone, to the world of Ahanium! A steam/solar punk holo tech world full of every creature you can think of from the smallest nymph to the largest Goddess! Please join us on this amazing journey of love, truth, redemption, and community. All that glitters is not gold my friends. In a world that seems to work so well together and in tune with each other, something dark and sinister is moving just below the surface that very few are privy to. This story will talk about self-awareness, self-love, privilege, classism, racism, homophobia, nsfw topics, and of course everything will be labeled depending on the chapter.

In the frostbitten North, a boy with a emerald eyes walks a path shaped by war, silence, and something darker beneath the snow. Twelve-year-old Viktor is not a hero...yet. Raised in isolation by a quiet warrior with strange powers, he learns to read more than just books: the cold, the silence, and the weight of decisions. When invaders take the northern stronghold, Viktor is pulled into a quiet war-one fought not by armies, but by shadows. Infiltration's. Puppets without souls. A city that smiles while it rots from within. Guided by Kaavi, his mentor, and joined by a group of deadly yet disciplined fighters, Viktor’s journey begins with a mission to reclaim what has already been lost. But the deeper they go, the more he begins to understand: there is no clean line between monsters and men. This is a slow-burning tale of subtle powers, moral choices, and survival behind enemy lines. A grounded fantasy of quiet tension, gradual growth, and the cost of control.

Aki is just another ordinary guy working the night shift at a gas station in the heart of New York City. His life is simple, defined by the quiet routine of refueling cars, stocking shelves, and staying out of trouble. But one evening, as he's driving home through the bustling streets of the city, something extraordinary happens. As he navigates the busy roads, Aki and countless others unknowingly stumble upon a mysterious portal that tears open the very fabric of reality. From the rift emerge terrifying, otherworldly monsters—creatures unlike anything seen before. They descend upon the city with relentless fury, slaying anything in their path. The chaos is immediate and overwhelming, with the sound of screams filling the air as the creatures wreak havoc across the urban landscape. Amidst the madness, Aki finds himself caught in the chaos, fighting to survive in a world that no longer makes sense. In the blink of an eye, the city that was once familiar becomes a warzone. Aki, along with a handful of survivors, must navigate the wreckage, trying to escape the relentless assault of monstrous horrors that now roam the streets. But as the night wears on, Aki realizes that the line between the real world and the nightmare unfolding is quickly blurring. In a final desperate attempt to escape, Aki is cornered by the very monsters he tried to avoid. With his last breath, he witnesses the end of a world he once knew, and the people he met along the way, and he dies, being slain by the creatures that took everything. It was the end of the world, And the end of him. Or is it? P.S, this is an old synopsis and I'm too lazy to update it so yeh

"In a world where darkness reigns, the shadows are not just mere darkness - they're living, breathing entities that devour humans for food. For Shinji, a young boy from the esteemed Homuragi clan, the shadows are the embodiment of his worst nightmare. Witnessing the brutal slaughter of his parents and entire clan by the shadowy forces, Shinji's world is shattered. Consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Kaito joins the Shadowblade organization -the organization that embodies every clan:every clan is made up by them . With the guidance of shadowblades from different clans, Shinji embarks on a perilous journey to master the Flame Shadowblades techniques His ultimate goal: to confront the enigmatic leader of the shadows, the elusive and terrifying figure known only as "Daimao Maoshi"- and slaughter him in cold blood. But as Kaito delves deeper into the mysteries of the shadows, he begins to realize that his crusade for revenge may be more complicated than he ever imagined..."

Birth rates are decreasing. Hope is vanishing. The world has gone gray. Humanity, drifting in quiet collapse, receives an email. Every person on Earth. Simultaneously. The Aegis Mandate. Disguised as a cosmic aptitude test, it triggers The Incident of Separation—a global psychic cataclysm that erases identities, wipes memories, and divides all survivors into three factions: Law, Neutral, and Chaos. Overnight, cities become battlegrounds. Apartments become dungeons. Ordinary people become monsters—or the ones who hunt them. Ragnar Vhagar was just a loner university student. Now, thanks to a system he didn’t ask for, he’s a newly minted Demon King, locked in a crumbling apartment with goblins under his sofa and a glowing soul crystal next to his frozen peas. His new job? Build a deadly domain, defend it from invading “Heroes,” and somehow level up fast enough to not die. Alongside him is Isabelle Thorne, a razor-sharp warrior of few words and one very sharp sword. Their reluctant alliance, born in blood and snark, evolves into trust—and maybe something dangerously close to affection—as they rise together through the layers of the game-like world they’re trapped in. With each conquered domain and defeated boss, Ragnar realizes the truth: the dungeons aren’t meant to crown a winner. They’re meant to break the players. The Law faction wants control. The Chaos faction craves destruction. But Ragnar? He wants something they’re all too afraid to say out loud: Freedom. In the ruins of Kanta’s ogre stronghold, Ragnar and his misfit warband take their biggest step yet—claiming a kingdom, unifying a fractured system, and preparing for what comes next. The Heroes are watching. The gods are stirring. The world is watching a war. And somewhere deep beneath it all... Ragnar is rewriting the rules.

"The fortress was supposed to save him. Instead, it broke him." In the war-torn kingdom of Stromspire, the elite stronghold of Bastionspire Fortress trains only the strongest to defend what’s left of the realm. But for Duke, a quiet boy haunted by trauma and failure, survival here means facing more than brutal drills and deadly rivals — it means facing himself. He came to forget the snow, the screams, the moment he froze. But the past follows. Among the new recruits is Touka Amatsuki, a cold, sharp-eyed girl with a quiet grace — and a terrifying secret. Beneath her calm lies a hidden identity, a mask soaked in blood, and a mission that could bring Bastionspire to its knees. As recruits unlock Kendra Energy — the force born of pain and will — bonds form, battles erupt, and suspicion grows. In a fortress full of swords, spies, and silence, not everyone is who they claim to be. And when truth cuts deeper than steel, what remains of mercy? The King sleeps behind stone walls. But his legacy still bleeds. Trauma burns. Power answers. But some scars don’t fade — they awaken.

He was once a kind boy — loyal to family, faithful to love, and full of hope. But kindness means nothing in a world that spits on your loyalty. Roman died betrayed. His stepbrother beat him. His girlfriend cheated. His family used him like a slave — and when the world ended, they threw him to the undead. But death wasn’t the end. Roman was reborn — weeks before the apocalypse that would erase humanity. And this time? No more mercy. No more weakness. This time, Roman builds his empire in the shadows, manipulates nations, steals resources before the collapse, and creates a stronghold while the world sleeps peacefully — blind to the hell that’s coming. > What?! A supermarket in New York is completely wiped out overnight! Japan’s largest food storage warehouse was found empty — zero inventory, massive losses. Similar cases in South Korea and Australia? No trace, no witnesses. Just... gone. One man is preparing. One man is rising. Roman. But just when he thinks he's the only one pulling the strings in the dark... Others begin to move. Reincarnated. Ruthless. Just like him. The game is no longer survival. It's domination. In this new world, only one king can rule from the shadows. And Roman will burn the world before he kneels.

"I believe that if you have a problem, we just need to solve it with firepower. If the problem isn't solved by then, it just means we weren't using enough firepower." In a world of swords and magic, Lucen Thornehart, the eldest son of the Iron Duke, was considered the shame of the noble knight bloodline. No talent, weak, and worthless. Until one day, when a fever awoke his previous life's memories and the knowledge of the class from an old game he used to play, Gun Mage. More than just guns, he creates weapons that have never been created in this life and the last. A sword that heats up, turns crimson, and could melt metal. A rune-engraved gun that mages use to amplify their spells. A giant sword that you would only once see in a video game, which makes an explosion every time it hits an enemy. A gun that is powered by mana and shoots out condensed amounts of mana. Airships, steam trains, and boats. Lucen Thornehart isn’t here to play fair. He’s here to redefine warfare, with overwhelming firepower.

A modern-day developer working on a knock-off gacha game, is suddenly transmigrated to the Middle Ages. But things seem to be different from the history that he knows. In this strange land, ancient legends walk the earth. Here Witches, Manticores, Vampires, Werewolves, Sirens, Dragons and Krakens are all terrifyingly real. As if that weren’t enough, this is also the age of legendary rulers—Baldwin, Saladin, and Richard the Lionheart —each destined to shape history in a new wave of Crusades. Amidst bloodshed and glory, Lothar must use his only advantage—his Gacha System—to build his territory, summon legendary units, and carve out his legacy in a world where ambition reigns and power speaks. Milestones: King of Jerusalem (Incomplete) Emperor of Eastern Roman Empire (Incomplete) Emperor of Germany (Incomplete)

Ethan, an elite special forces commando, loses his life in the line of duty while eliminating a dangerous terrorist cell during a high-stakes anti-insurgency operation. Despite his unwavering dedication and discipline, Ethan dies with a deep sense of regret—he never fully embraced his personal desires and unfulfilled fantasies. As his final breath escapes, he vows that should he be given another chance at life, he will live it to the fullest, without restraint. Fate, however, has its own plans. Ethan awakens in a strange, unfamiliar world—a land governed by strength, where power is the key to survival and the stronghold dominion over all. In this brutal and unforgiving realm, Ethan discovers that the rules of life have drastically changed. The only currency that matters here is strength, and only the strongest can ascend to become the ultimate power. Gifted with extraordinary intelligence and a mysterious cheat that grants him unparalleled abilities, Ethan sets off on a path to conquer this new world. With each passing day, he hones his skills, builds alliances, and amasses power, all while exploring his deepest desires. This is a journey of self-discovery and unrestrained ambition, where Ethan’s focus is singular: to become the one true transcendent being, an existence unmatched by any other. Through intense battles, strategic brilliance, and encounters with those who would either aid or challenge him, Ethan fights not only for dominance but for the fulfillment of every longing he once held back in his past life. With each victory, he rises higher, carving his name into the annals of history as the peerless king, above all others—an immortal legend in the making. To join the discord community - https://discord.gg/XYAJtx9pqX ------------- Content Warning: This story will explore mature themes, including R18 content, but will avoid extreme elements. Contains long and detailed smut. Huge Harem - In Depth R-18 - Detailed Sex - Gore - Big Boobs - MILF - Big ass - Netori (Stealing girls but not indiscriminately) No NTR - No sharing - No Yuri - No hypnosis - No drugs or potions that influence the girls

Son of a bitch! I just finished this godawful fantasy novel, and now I'm knee-deep in it – as David, the disgraced son of the Solarian Empire's top general! Talk about some twisted cosmic joke. But hold on a damn minute... maybe this isn't all bad. Armed with the knowledge of that trashy plot, I can become the ultimate shadow player, an overlord perhaps. Screw the damsel-in-distress harem too – it's time to pull the strings and become the real power behind the throne. This isekai might be a steaming pile, but I'm rewriting the ending with a little more... Debauchery (wink wink). [Warning: Mature content R-18 ] My tags: Smart Mc - Harem - Milf Hunter- Op Mc - Cold and cunning Mc - edgy-Op-Mc, NO YURI, smut- romance-massacre. Gifts: Massage Chair: unlocks 1 bonus chapter. Luxury Car: Unlocks 2 bonus chapters. Dragon: Unlocks 3 bonus chapter. Magic Castle: Unlocks 5 bonus chapters within a week! Space Craft: Unlocks 10 bonus chapters within a week! Golden Gachapon: Unlocks 15 bonus chapters within a week! Reviews: let's get to 30 reviews soon: unlocks 3 bonus chapters! (7/30) The number within the brackets at the end represents the number of reviews and how many left to unlock bonus chapters! Show some love and happy reading ლ(◉‿◉ ლ)

I like text-to-speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I use Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.2 or 1.5 times speed. Might want to read this part, I kind of left it out the story by making it the synopsis by accident lol. Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to coasts, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending, no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha!

In his previous life, Jag Arclight was a shut-in gamer who lived and breathed strategy games—especially Tower Defense. On a stormy night, a freak accident during a tournament finale transported his soul into the very world he obsessed over. He awakens in a body not his own. His new identity? Prince Jag of Stormwatch Citadel—a legendary but crumbling stronghold perched atop the edge of the Whispering Range. Known as the Last Bastion, Stormwatch is the final line of defense against the tide of darkness swelling from the East. The Kingdom is already on the brink, and Jag has been summoned on Day One with a cruel decree: "Defend Stormwatch, or perish with it." Armed with a mysterious Defense Command System, Jag must now construct towers, deploy units, unlock hidden talents, and make life-or-death decisions as waves of monsters, warbands, and horrors descend upon him. But this is no longer a game. There are no restarts. Every loss is real. Every life counts. Worse yet, the System doesn’t reward idleness. It issues brutal tasks that come with a single warning: Failure = Execution.

Elias Sune was searching for purpose—until the world gave him a war. In a brutal world where humans wield supernatural powers fueled by belief, they use these gifts to enslave the powerless Gimen—a green-skinned race driven underground, starved of hope, and condemned to extinction. But the Gimen are preparing for one final, hopeless attempt at war. At just fifteen, Sune does the impossible: he steals the humans’ power for himself. Now armed with the very force used to oppress his people, he takes fate into his own hands. With the help of a single ally, he embarks on a sky-splitting crusade to shatter the balance between their worlds. Caught between life and death, justice and vengeance, Sune tears through demigods and tyrants alike—until no one dares stand in his way. Traditions and order collapse before Elias Sune. Before The Wingman.

Chen Lun transmigrated to the year before the game's public beta, becoming an NPC in the game world. Thus, a new version was born... Steam punk, Mysterious Objects, Church, Shelter, the pathways of the Sequences of the Seven True Gods... He placed his black top hat on his head, standing atop the ruins. Behind him stood the villain bosses from former game versions, the silent Nun Floey, Bloody Painter Noah, Swordsman Antonio, the delusional clown Alec... Chen Lun said, "Players grind monsters, I grind players, it makes perfect sense..." ... Also known as "How to Rationally Use Players as a Sustainable Resource," "These Bosses Are Really Strong But They Are All My Underlings," "No Way! So I Can Be A Deity, Too?!"

“Does the vengeance of justice count as a sin?” Fushimi Shika, burdened with a system, gives his answer: “Yes! But I will take on all sins!” Avengers chant his name, leaving behind his name. Thus, the world gains a notorious serial killer. A grieving father avenges his lost daughter by killing the true perpetrator; A husband takes revenge for his wife through a locked-room murder; A child who lost both parents makes a desperate gamble... Fushimi Shika shields these unfortunate souls who have lost everything, leaving his unique proclamation at the scene: "This is divine punishment, I am the divine punishment" ... Years later, atop Tokyo Tower, Minamoto Tamako points a gun at her partner. "Although I don’t know how you did it, you are the mastermind!" Amidst thunder and lightning, rain pouring down, Fushimi Shika raises his hands: “How rude, Rabbit Officer, I am a messenger of justice.”

This is a century glittering with the brilliance of human civilization, a world where steam engines, magic, and demi-humans coexist, a chapter of complaints committed due to exploration. 'Red Dragon Queen rises first, annihilating all human affairs with her wrathful flames.' 'The mysterious child of the sea will raise great waves to erase the sins of humanity.' 'The god of the skies will leave no refuge for the remnants, nowhere to belong.' 'The immortal witch composes epitaphs for them with her magic.' 'And I, will write a new chapter for this world' ... ... ... ... Years later, Fisher, who has received the apocalyptic prophecy and the miraculous tool called the Demi-Human Girls' Completion Manual, wishes to be recognized as a pioneer in demi-human academia, a savior of human civilization, a dove of peace, and a messiah. Instead of being the person who is torn apart with the firewood knife, and the savior divided into pieces.

In a world where MegaFauna crawl through interdimensional Gates and Cities run on ancient steam engines, chaos and (not so great) comedy collide in Past Life Hunter-a wild, genre-bending epic where nothing is sacred, everything is extra, and EVERY trope gets ‘lovingly’ mentioned. Enter Delphina de Velasques, knight elite, Ducal Lady, full-time Hunter, and of course, the Otome Villainess. Accompanied by a chaotic party, including a mysterious man who emerged safely from one of the Gates. Delphina will battle immense monstrosities, navigate dysfunctional Guild (and Noble) politics, and endure side-quests to survive the system’s BS and maybe, save the world in the process. Equal parts parody and homage, Past Life Hunter is a love letter to webnovel readers who want action, magic, and just the right amount of emotional damage (and murder). Warning: Contains strong female leads, weak men who learn, heavy & potentially triggering topics (tagged at the start of every chapter). Read responsibly.

Cedric, a legendary crusader and hero of the holy campaign to reclaim Jerusalem, met his end at the hands of a deadly assassin—a blow struck in the very moment of his triumph. But death was not the end. By what he believes to be divine will, Cedric awakens in a strange, heretical world—a realm where demons hold power, false gods reign, and humanity nearing the edge of destruction. The land was corrupted, its kingdoms twisted by dark forces and evil rulers, demanding a righteous purge. With newfound strength and a divine purpose, Cedric rises once more. Blessed by God, he wields power beyond mortal means, ready to crush those who stand in the way of divine order. “Lord, You brought me here for a reason. I will not fail You.” Armed with holy conviction and an unyielding will, Cedric embarks on a brutal quest to cleanse this land of its impurity. The righteous will be delivered, the wicked destroyed, and God's glory restored. *** Join Discord community: https://discord.gg/FKE5BeWYWc Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Okram333 Disclaimer: While inspired by Christian themes, this story is a work of fantasy and should not be taken as a theological statement.

A light flashed, his ears went deaf, his mind blank, and everything was gone, everything he had worked for, simply ripped apart, his family, his life, his sister, all destroyed, never to be recovered. Yet, he doesn't even know who did it, he has no idea. Still, he loses even his very own race, his species, his wings, he loses his mind, he fractures many times over, and he is trapped. Cades Kirgun does not know who did it, he does not know how they did it, and he does not care, he hates all that live, all that are okay, whether he acknowledges it himself or not, he does not care about anyone else, not anymore, or at least he won't very soon. The great explorer, the silver kurakkan, the crusader king, the old man, the child of being, the greater pillars, legends unknown, stories to be told or forgotten, whatever might benefit. Yet, throughout this story many truths became obvious to Cades who had lost everything, the first, no being is born equal to another, the second, better to sharpen the blade instead of fighting with a dull one. Follow the journey unrestrained by morals, by sanity, follow the mind of someone who can't begin to follow their own traces anymore, follow the minds of a being fractured beyond recognition, follow the dead boy as he reclaims a twisted live he never wished for.

In the frost-laced realm of Thalvyn Hollows, two brothers are chosen by fate and forged by Ether. Sayan seeks control over space and gravity. Zavian, haunted by visions, awakens a path tied to the mind itself. Together, they enter the Aetherguard Stronghold-where Etherpaths are trained, broken, or consumed. But whispers stir beneath the snow. Forgotten truths and buried powers begin to rise. In a world where Ether reflects the soul, what will they become when tested by betrayal, memory, and war?

Amid the waves of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I woke up from the mystery, opened my eyes and saw this world: Guns, cannons, huge ships, airships, differential machines; potions, divination, curses, upside-down people, seals... Light still shines, mystery never fades away. This is a legend of "The Fool".

Enor. A world of ceaseless rain, where steam rises from the land in a slow exhalation, as if the planet itself breathes in torment. The dark heavens weep, the ground smolders, and amid it all, a boy sells himself to chains. Merrin Ashman walks into slavery—not for survival, nor profit, but out of fear. Out of shame. His hands are stained with his brother’s blood, and the weight of that sin crushes him. He does not weep. He does not rage. He is too much a coward to take his own life, yet too hollow to live without purpose. He does not seek redemption. Not yet. But he yearns for something—some task, some meaning, some distant thing to justify the ruin he has wrought. And fate, ever cruel, answers. By chance or divine will, he snaps at the cruciform. In that shattering, something awakens. A power, terrible and vast. He becomes a caster, one who moves the symbols. And with it, revelation: a destiny sought through time. El’Shadie. The title lingers like a question. A savior or a scourge? A harbinger of ruin or the world’s last hope? He does not know. But the path is before him. A path through a world of shadowed faiths, churches and warring clans, of casters wielding forces beyond reckoning, of monstrous fallen things clawing from skies. And this time, the El’Shadie must choose what he will be.

In the year 2099, humanity stood on the precipice of a new frontier a shimmering threshold that bridged reality and imagination. The dawn of virtual existence was heralded by the rise of “Arcane Crusade,” a game so advanced it blurred the lines between flesh and code, creating an immersive world where dreams could be lived. until the old gods saw this artificial reality to be humanities downfall and a insult to their authority, with their own personal reason the old gods, they made the famous virtual game Real, and synchronized those who were connected toward their game Avatar , thus facing real consequences, rather than just entertaining themselves.

Flirt. Fool. Forget. Romantic Comedy | Small Town Drama | Healing with Heat After a brutal heartbreak shatters her faith in love, Julie West packs her lingerie, high heels, and emotional armor—and flees the city to a sleepy little town called Rosefield. But she’s not here to heal the “right way.” She’s here to flirt, fool, and forget… one man at a time. Beautiful, curvy, and sinfully confident, Julie plays the villain in heels—harmless on the surface, dangerous underneath. With a baby face and a wicked mouth, she turns heads the moment she arrives, but her heart? Off-limits. Permanently. Then she meets Elias, the sweet, soft-spoken handyman-next-door with kind eyes and steady hands. Followed by Tariq, the cocky gym trainer who flirts like it’s a sport. And finally, Lucas, the brooding single dad who wants nothing to do with chaos—until Julie walks in. She came to play. She wasn’t supposed to care. But as the games get riskier and her past creeps closer, Julie realizes something terrifying: maybe love isn’t the enemy. Maybe healing isn’t about control. Maybe… she’s the one being fooled. Flirt. Fool. Forget. is a romantic comedy filled with flirty banter, messy hearts, slow-burn steam, and a bad girl’s journey to finding peace in the one place she never expected—genuine love.

Jack, a content creator for mystery, horror, and conspiracy stories, died. As he was recording a horror content. And then, he was reborn... as a supernatural entity, as a formless ghost. He acquired the system-panel like ability to get stronger. He could earn new supernatural traits. And even gained new incarnations later. But, the process was still unknown and unexplainable for him. But, that was not just the problem... Another problem... He was not reborn on his original Earth. He was reborn in an alternate Earth. The one still in the Industrial Revolution Era. The one with cursed steam engines, monster-infested sea exploration, mysterious pirates, supernatural powers, mythical creatures, demonic entities, and completely different geography.

This story is historical fiction with a touch of magic. Viking raids began in the late 8th century, particularly in the Western Isles and the Northern Isles of what is now Scotland and with attacks on monasteries and coastal towns in what is now Ireland. This story follows Deirdre O Cleirigh, a young girl in the idyllic village of Ulster, who dreams of adventure and heroism beyond her modest upbringing. Growing up in a land threatened by Viking invaders, her childhood is shaped by tales of courage and resilience passed down through generations. As the Vikings attack, Deirdre's spirit emboldens throughout her turbulent youth; compelled by the need to protect her family and home, she becomes a skilled warrior. As the siege intensifies, she gathers a coalition of warriors and citizens, inspiring them with her unwavering resolve and leadership. The turning point comes when Deirdre realizes that victory can only be achieved through the unity of all the people of Ulster—not just her warriors. Rallying the citizens, she empowers them to join the fight, tapping into their shared heritage and strength. Together, with the aid of local druids and her innate tactical skills, they craft a counter-offensive strategy to reclaim their city and their country. In a climactic battle, Deirdre leads her forces against the Viking stronghold, demonstrating courage, tactical acumen, and the power of community. Despite heavy sacrifices, the united front of citizens and warriors overwhelms the Vikings, forcing them into retreat. As the dust settles, Deirdre stands as a triumphant leader—heart heavy with the cost of victory but filled with hope for the future. Through her journey, Deirdre transforms from a frightened girl into a revered leader, fostering a new order in Ulster dedicated to fairness and resilience. The story highlights themes of unity, sacrifice, and the strength found in community, establishing a foundation for lasting peace and the flourishing of Ulster under her leadership. This is her story.

War breaks out between humans and supernatural aliens known as "crawlers." Humans were able to repel the First and Second Invasions by narrow margins. After surviving a violent encounter, Ulysses discovers he has gained supernatural powers. He joins Earth's space military force, the Stellar Fleet (S.F.), on their crusade against the crawlers of the deep dark in hopes of eradicating them. As Ulysses battles through the stars, he’s drawn into a conflict far more complex than he ever imagined. Like the burning flame, red is a color of duality, of passion and peril, of love and blood. It is the hue of life’s fiercest desires and its deepest wounds, of courage that surges forth and warnings that halt us in our tracks. From the joy of festive lanterns to the fury of war banners, red blazes across the human story, unignorable and eternal. This is the Epic of The Red.

This is not a love story. There is no romance between a mafia and his prisoner. There is only obsession. Hatred. And revenge. No tenderness. No sympathy. Just two broken creatures clawing at each other inside a cage of madness. In this world, love doesn’t survive. It gets devoured. ... Isolde Veyra, daughter of a once-prominent political family, is released from prison on parole. But her freedom is no gift it’s a trap. To atone for her past, she is forced by a mysterious detective named Lucien to infiltrate a dark entertainment house called Velvet Cage, the secret stronghold of his most wanted target: Severin, a ruthless mafia kingpin untouched by the law. Isolde’s mission seems simple—find proof of Severin’s crimes, then escape. But everything begins to crumble when Severin, a man driven by obsession and violence, sees her as the reflection of a woman from his past. The deeper Isolde sinks into his world, the more she realizes she’s not the first woman Lucien has sent—he’s sent many before her, and all of them have died at Severin’s hands without leaving a trace. To survive, Isolde has only one option is deceive the monster. But when lies turn into attachment, and the disguise becomes dependence, she must choose to be the next victim, or become the queen of Severin’s hell.

Ken Shimizu had always lived a quiet life. He wasn’t a genius or a failure—just a regular guy with a decent job in an indie game studio, an obsession with ramen, and a library of half-finished Steam games. At 32, he could code, write basic dialogue, and pixel art his way through most things. Nothing spectacular. But he loved games—not just playing them, but imagining what they could be. Then, he died. Not in a blaze of glory. Not even in a tragic accident. Just a poorly timed heart attack while stress-testing a buggy horror VR build at 3 a.m. He blinked. And opened his eyes to a new world.