Dormant Craving

In a world where power is everything, Bai Xuebing witnessed his life and family destroyed by ruthless cultivators. Consumed by hatred, a desire for revenge ignited within him. Given the chance to cultivate, he unleashed a dormant madness, and a seed of bloodlust began to grow inside him. What started as a pursuit of justice quickly descended into a relentless ascent, where his humanity withered, and he embraced the darkness. The fate of men is written in the earth, but their true nature is revealed in the blood they spill.

In a world where desire is power, Selene Valtoria, a fallen noblewoman, is cursed with a body that no man can resist and a mind sharper than any blade. Betrayed, sold into slavery, and forced into submission, she awakens an ancient, forbidden magic that allows her to turn the tables on those who seek to use her. Now, with lust as her greatest weapon, Selene must navigate a world where men crave her, women envy her, and enemies fear her. But as she walks the path of seduction and destruction, she must choose—consume the world in passion and vengeance, or surrender to a love that threatens to tame her darkness.

The people of Earth have been summoned once again. Scientists document six extinction events in Earth's history, but none of them were as natural as they claimed. Sylas and his family have been called back to the Browns, a family of billionaire elites with assets reaching into the trillions. He isn't sure what to expect until he touches a floating bronze cube that changes his life. [Bronze City Stele] [Status: Dormant] [Time to Activation: 04:13:38] Unfortunately, there's only one Stele and the Browns have already decided upon their candidates. If Sylas wants to control his own fate, he'll have to enter the Trial. Now, woefully unprepared, and stuck in a world filled with the extinct creatures of Earth, he'll have to carve out his own opportunity... whether the Browns like it or not. ======================== https://discord.gg/awespec instagram: @awespec_

Chronicles of the Ancient Star follows Austin Scharf, an aspiring Sage at the Mystian Academy. His curiosity leads him to the Mystican Tower—a path to immense power that manifests only to the worthy, hidden within the Academy’s mysteries. Austin craves a quiet life, but his talent and morals refuse to let him stay in the shadows. Haunted by past failures, he struggles between protecting his loved ones and avoiding the burdens of power—all while resisting the whispers of Akasha, an unknown system embedded in his mind. As the world pushes him toward destiny, he must decide: embrace his strength or fade into obscurity?

For thousands of years, the continent of Xuanlong had been ruled by the strong. Empires rose and fell, sects clashed, and divine beasts roamed the land. In this world, cultivation was the path to true power, and only those who could defy the heavens could carve their names into history. But hidden in the shadows of time, a forgotten bloodline of Strongest aliens lay dormant—one so powerful that the heavens themselves had sealed it away. The World Devouring Dragon Bloodline, a lineage feared by beyond gods, heavens and demons alike, was lost… until now.

Following the death of the emperor, the Astanian Empire plunged into chaos. His two sons both aiming for the throne caused a civil war that divided the empire. In the midst of this conflict, Alaric was forced into conscription. He later joined the crown prince’s army as a company commander. He led his 100-man army into battle, fiercely fighting with the hope of a better future. Unfortunately, he was just too weak to cause a ripple on the battlefield. A single arrow to the head shattered his hopes and he died without even a proper burial. Just when he thought that everything was over, he found himself back to his younger self with his memories intact. Armed with his knowledge of the future and a system that awakened his dormant powers, Alaric began his journey to overcome his fated demise. ~~~ Additional Tags: #Territory Management #Strong to Overpowered #Regression

Born into the illustrious House of Everdawn, the most powerful noble bloodline in Astrava, Ren Everdawn had everything—wealth, power, and the promise of greatness. With the legendary Nexus core running through his veins, the world awaited his awakening, expecting nothing less than a Celestial or even an Omniforge Aethermark. But when his moment finally arrived, the impossible happened. He awakened with a mere dormant-grade Aethermark. Mocked by his family, rejected by the nobility, and cast aside as a failure, Ren's perfect life crumbled overnight. Yet, unbeknownst to everyone, he harbored a secret that no one could fathom: the power to evolve Aethermarks.

The ordinary youth lacked the exceptional talents of his peers, yet he possessed a shocking heritage, bearing a mysterious bloodline and harboring the spirit of the Evil Dragon. A deadly incident caused the youth to fuse with the Evil Dragon's memories and his Martial Soul, his divine might shaking the heavens! The dormant dragon was startled awake, its roar shaking a thousand mountains.

In the magical world of Terra, a long-dormant skeleton summon reawakens. Once bound to a demi-god hero of the Lux Kingdom, the skeleton fell inactive after his master's betrayal and death. Now, he rises in a world both familiar and strange, driven by his master's final command: to destroy those who betrayed him, even if it means annihilating the world. As he awakens, a cold voice echoes in his mind: [System activating]. This system, a remnant of his former master's power, bestows new abilities and unlocks ancient mysteries. Yet, the skeleton harbors a powerful identity from his past that contradicts his master's wishes. Caught between his master's vengeful legacy and his own true self, he must navigate a transformed world where ancient grudges and new alliances shape the fate of Terra, not to mention the impending 'exitium'. Prepare for a tale of magic, vengeance, and identity in a world on the brink of chaos.

This tells the story of Lyra, an orphan living within the Red Crescent Pack, where her lack of a wolf has made her a target for abuse and scorn. Unbeknownst to the pack, Lyra harbors a powerful secret: a magnificent white wolf, a gift from the Moon Goddess, hidden deep within her. She keeps this extraordinary gift concealed, praying for a chance to escape her harsh reality and find happiness. Her deepest desire is to find her mate, a bond that she hopes will finally bring her the love and acceptance she craves.

The Elemental Witch, reduced to just a witch hat who has forgotten its memories, had been trapped in the ruins for centuries until it encountered Kailey, finally gaining freedom. Kailey, who had ventured into the ruins in search of a cure, thought she had found one. However, it turns out to be a cursed tome, leaving Kailey incapacitated. As a result, the dormant second soul from previous hijinks in the ruin arises to take over her body. After leaving the ruins, the second soul, Aleshia, renames the witch hat to Lucia. During Lucia's excitement over her christening, Aleshia separates from Lucia, leaving Lucia alone. But soon after, the leader of the Green Wolf clan appeared.

a bastard son of the king who craves for his birth right, a wanted assasin who enters the wrong country with a forbidden mark on her chest, forbidden romance, intense training and bag of tears, this novel is sure enough to make anyone crave for more, Lee Kwon is the illegitimate child of the king, isolated, rejected and alone, by chance he meets Eun Chen, a masked assasin who is popular for her killing spree and who is out for revenge against the royal family for killing her mother, when this two meet, they are both in a situation, in a gain and loss situation, will they preserve at the end, if you want to know, stay tuned to the royal bastard is my marionette

"Please... give me a baby." His eyes cut like sharp blades: "Even if it's with your husband's own brother?" I nod, trembling. To save my dying husband, I would cross any line. What started as a deal spun out of control in the darkness. "Look at me," he grips my chin. "What are you craving?" I shake my head, biting my lip as tears fall. "You want this..." his lips brush mine, "you want me." ———— Twisted relationship alert. The story will contain NSFW contents and slight BDSM. The ratio between NSFW vs. story development is around 4:6. The whole story shall be around 200 chapters. I will mark the explicit chapters with [E] before the title, so you will know (whether you want to skip or read, hehe.) Also, this will be my first book on Webnovel, thanks for your support! * I don't own the cover, I found it on pinterest.

"Slave of Fate" follows the story of a young boy named Rudra, who struggles to survive another day without succumbing to death. However, even he could not have anticipated being dragged by fate into the power struggles of a cruel world. For his survival, he sets an ultimate goal: to achieve power. With ruthlessness and skill, he overcomes his foes, navigating a brutal world where survival depends on the category of the key one holds within oneself. A power to evolve beyond human boundaries lies dormant within him. Will Rudra be able to overcome the crises of fate he was destined to face? "Fate is nothing but the chain that restrains me. Upon beheading you gods, when these shackles of fate break, you will fear this mortal standing in front of you." In this dark tale of struggle, ambition, and the defiance of destiny, Rudra must rise or perish. The question remains: will he conquer fate, or will fate consume him?

A boy born with the potential, so great that it threatend the world's powerhouses itself. _____ Born amidst chaos and tragedy, Azhrael, the son of the legendary Frost King and Celestial Witch, carries a burden no child should bear. Half of his soul was dormant into another world, while the other half was left sealed, hidden from the prying eyes of those who sought to destroy him. He was a child of immense potential—his very existence threatened gods and shook the balance of power in the world. However in the main story, Azhrael was only an "extra." A mysterious  beautiful boy with snow-white hair and dull grey eyes who exists in the shadow of others, bullied and beaten, unaware of the legacy he carries. That Is Until. _____ Discord- https://discord.gg/sa9wcY8V.

Kin's journey has been overshadowed by self-doubt, until now. When his dormant power finally stirs to life. Kin must confront both the shadows within and the challenges beyond, realizing that his Dark Matter might hold the key to a destiny far greater than he imagined.

After failing to become a Tama-Artist, a group of people who wield Rei to control mystical jewels known as Tama, Lucien "Lucy" bitterly lost his mother to the "kyuketsuki" left in her by his father. He planned to seek revenge against those who made his mother's life a living hell. However, an unfortunate incident led to his death, and he ended up in the first Yōkai no Mon theater, where he gained power at a terrible cost. Lucy's actions become increasingly malevolent, but the unexpected news of his long-lost daughter forces Lucy to reexamine his actions. In a world where those with the Nana no Tsumi bodies, and reijuus are craved for, will Lucien's actions affect those around him, and hopefully find his salvation?

In the ashes of a once-proud family, a dormant power awakens. Fifteen-year-old Ethan West survives the massacre of his family, only to discover a mysterious pool that unlocks a bloodline of unimaginable potential. With his younger sister Amelia and his grandfather Gerard, Ethan seeks refuge in the remote village of Willowbrook. But safety is fleeting. As Ethan trains to harness his newfound abilities, strange occurrences plague the village—livestock vanish, eerie tracks lead to the forbidden Whispering Peaks, and whispers of ancient dangers grow louder. With his bloodline stirring and enemies closing in, Ethan must navigate a world of cultivation, elemental mastery, and hidden truths. From rebuilding his family’s legacy to facing universe-level threats, Ethan’s journey is one of survival, vengeance, and awakening. But as the shadows of the past resurface, he must ask: will his bloodline be his salvation or his curse?

The kingdom has fallen to the man with two faces. The princess has fled. The man with two faces craves her but can only find her copy -- Dove. Dove has lived her life as the shadow to a princess, and only in the most horrific of places, an infamous whorehouse known as the Aviary, does she learn to stand in the light.

A talented athlete on the brink of a bright future craves more from life than just admiration. However, his journey takes an unforeseen twist when his girlfriend discloses a revelation that forces him to reevaluate his priorities.

More than a thousand years ago, portals leading to alternate dimensions suddenly appeared simultaneously, all over the world. Various monsters and magical beasts reside within these portals; conventional weapons were rendered useless and mankind's annihilation was inevitable. Led by a supreme being called Zeus, a deity that was capable of summoning lightning, the Olympians eradicated these monsters and then blessed the surviving humans with special abilities. Kyle Anders, since birth, showed absolutely none of these abilities. He was considered a weakling by everyone and became a constant prey to bullies. Ridiculed to the extent, his own half sister; Sophie Wolfe, publicly blamed him for their mother's death, Kyle was left devastated and agitated, but just when he thought the world had given up on him, the Abilities that remained dormant in him finally AWAKENED.

In a world between a world. Called the Phantom Dimension. Aiden Cross wanted an escape from his dull, repetitive life. But when a freak accident pulls him into the Phantom Dimension. As Aiden discovers he’s more connected to this strange dimension than he ever thought possible, he faces questions that could reshape his destiny. What is the truth behind his link to the Phantom Dimension? Can mastering the world's power given to him, will it help with what he's always craved or will it trap him in a nightmare far worse than the life he left behind?

Liliam's life, defined by monotony and superficial relationships, craves genuine love and validation. This all changes when she meets the strongest Alpha in Montana, claiming to be her destined mate. Suddenly, she's thrust from her dull existence into a fantastical world where supernatural creatures pursue her, and Liliam must find her place in a world that surpasses her wildest dreams.

Myths speak of the three prominent calamity dragon eggs lying dormant, deep underneath the demonic woods. Mankind struggled for ages to obtain the power of the dragon eggs yet failed every time. No one could ever get past the egg's guardian—a monster living in the woods. A Ghoul. Now, the unforeseen circumstances compel the ghoul to leave his territory. What fate awaits humanity? Also posted on RoyalRoad and Scribblehub.

For fifty years, the world bled. The Ouranios Alliance crushed the demonic Daimonas, ushering in an era of uneasy peace. But from the ashes of defeat, a single spark of vengeance ignites. Nyx, son of the fallen Daimonas leader, swears an oath: to tear down the victors and avenge his people. His journey into the dark arts begins with a single, ancient grimoire, but the path to omnipotence is paved with blood, betrayal, and the ghosts of a war that refuses to stay buried. Will Nyx become the savior his people crave, or will his thirst for revenge consume him entirely?

In a world where human-insect hybrids have become the next step in evolution, the prestigious Keet Shakti Academy trains the strongest warriors to protect humanity from powerful threats—Kaiju, rogue hybrids, and the secretive Shadow Core, an organization seeking to reshape the world under their rule. Main Protagonist: Arman Arman, a seemingly weak Smoke Moth Hybrid, enters the academy as an underdog. Unlike other students blessed with powerful hybrid abilities, Arman relies purely on martial arts, intelligence, and strategy to survive. Unbeknownst to him, his true power—the Doom Clock Beetle Hybrid, an ancient and feared hybrid—lies dormant within him.

"In this insane world where humans devour one another, the gods have lost their power to save the realm. Let me tread upon the piled corpses of fallen deities to deliver all living beings from suffering! From a blood pool, he obtained a mysterious Martial Soul and an eerie Blood Pattern Ring. Not only did this transform him completely, but it also awakened two other hidden Martial Souls that had lain dormant within his body for years! A youth who never practiced martial arts overnight became a cultivation fanatic possessing four Martial Souls—a freakishly talented madman who could rapidly enhance his power through endless slaughter. In the Valley of Absolute Yin, he acquired the 'Stellar Martial Soul' and advanced with rocket-like cultivation speed, step by step ascending the path to become the supreme God-King of all!"

Alistair was the first fallen angel. Tristan is the last fallen angel. ***** The Last Rebellion leads to the extinguishing of the Eternal Flame, and heaven and earth are no longer connected, separating angels from men. But Tristan, the pure but flawed one, entrusted with destroying the flame, becomes one of the fallen for the sin of killing Him. Alistair, the original fallen, finds Tristan after his fall. When Tristan falls, he thinks he will be alone on earth, but he awakes to find himself in the care of the dark angel, Alistair. He is the antithesis of Tristan because he chose to rebel against the heavens and embrace his dark nature, becoming the devil. But in New York City, they are hardly the strangest people. Alistair is entranced by Tristan's purity, especially when it seems like the beautiful angel kept his divine light despite the fall. He wants to colour the other man with his darkness while still craving to protect his purity. A beautiful love blossoms.

Lyra, a young omega in a powerful werewolf pack, has spent years under the tyrannical rule of the cruel Alpha, Raegar. His punishments are harsh, and his abuse leaves her physically and emotionally scarred. Yet, there is a secret within Lyra — a powerful, dormant ability she is unaware of. With the return of her former mate, Alpha Torin, from exile and the discovery of her true identity, Lyra is torn between revenge, healing, and embracing her inner strength. But she must survive the cruelty of Alpha Raegar, protect her pack, and face a growing tension that could tear the pack apart. As Lyra’s journey unfolds, she will face betrayal, heartbreak, and unimaginable trials — but in the end, she will rise and claim her rightful place.

Mark Nicholson isn't your average African American otaku from Alabama, but one thundering night, everything changes. Hooked up to the Nerve Core Virtual Reality gaming set, Mark and his childhood friends, Bonner and Q are sent through the tunnel of light and dark to another world resembling a video game they attempted to play together during a mystery update. He was craving for change and thirsting for adventure. Mark casts aside his own mediocrity in order to don a new name alongside his friends and gains a lofty ambition: World Domination. Though a world stuck within its own ideals is sure to resist, can Mark and his friends gain the power necessary to become conquerors of their new world?! The cover artist is Kucing Pawpaw on Fiverr.