Awaken In Ashes

Duncan Abnomar was transmigrated to a magical world. Most of the lands of the world had sunken, and the surviving humans could only live on islands. Due to an unknown reason, the world was also contaminated and strange phenomena and things would randomly appear. Humans had developed steam gear technology, and the islands were connected through boats. They survived by studying strange phenomena that happened all around the world. However, as the captain of a scary-looking ghost ship, Duncan was facing a huge challenge. "How the heck do I steer this ship?" Highly recommended by experienced editor: MC is transmigrated to a world mostly covered in water and far from civilization. He becomes the captain of the ghost ship, the 'Homeloss'. He steers through the fog and adventures through the broken world and the unknown deep sea. As he discovers the ruins of abandoned civilization, he would also stumble into the war between the strange phenomena and the devil gods. The story takes place in a combination of ocean and Chutly mythology world, a new and interesting background. It’s an attractive story to read due to the author’s sense of humor and mastery over the ambiance of the story. --------------- Another-style introduction: "On that day, a thick fog engulfed everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he crossed the dense fog and faced a completely overturned and shattered world – the former order was completely gone, and peculiar phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society. The island city-states and the fleets challenging the sea have become the only lights of civilization left, while the shadows of old days still lurk in the deep sea, waiting to devour this dying world again. But for the new captain, there's only one pressing question – Does anyone know how to sail this damn ship?!"

In a world where empires rise and fall by the sword, Emperor Kaelion marches to carve his name into history. With both steel and sorcery at his command, he leads his armies into the heart of war, crushing kings and defying gods themselves. But conquest is not just won on the battlefield—betrayal, politics, and ambition lurk in the shadows. As kingdoms fall and legends are forged, one question remains: Will Kaelion become the world's greatest ruler, or will his empire crumble like the ones before it?

This book was previously known as "Reborn as a Dragonslayer in a New World" with several chapters published here. I decided to rework it and publish it with many updates. Synopsis: Evan Pearson is hoping to escape his dreary life in his small town. He works at a retail store that he hates and feels like his life is going nowhere. One night after a long day at work, Evan is hit by a car and is transported to a new world! He awakens to discover that he is a heroic warrior and the greatest Dragonslayer to live! Evan tries to adjust to this newfound fame and glory while making friends with magical beings along the way. However, there are stirrings of an evil foe arising and will Evan be able to save this world again? Warning: This book contains graphic violence including gore.

En un oscuro mundo navega la magia y la espada en un vals de potencia y ambición. La Academia Elysium se alza torre al cielo, donde se templan los elegidos en magos y guerreros extraordinarios. Ambos, nobles como plebeyos se unen para ocupar un lugar en las clases prestigiosas, sometidos a retos que ponen a prueba tanto sus talentos como esfuerzos. Nuestro personaje, muerto miserablemente despierta, reencarnando en una realidad antes escrita por el mismo. ¿El problema? Esta novela la escribió hace mas de 10 años y apenas recuerda, nada, por si fuera poco, parece que en esta historia... Los dioses no lo respaldan....

Lucien, an ordinary person, realizes that he has transmigrated to an alternate world, where there are people endowed with supernatural powers called Awakened Ones. Being infested by the haze, he receives the opportunity to Awaken. As a result, he is transported to a magical world in ruins, where he faces terrible corrupted creatures in a deadly battle for survival. Perhaps his luck—or bad luck—granted him a divine power that would accompany him in this world full of dangers and mysteries. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VHsmpKGr

The reclusive Peak Master Fu Ran held onto a simple wish, a fleeting hope that the man of ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶ his nightmares, would have stayed in his dreams! Since a young age, Fu Ran had been plagued by prophetic visions of his own demise at the hands of a tyrant emperor, but he had managed to keep some semblance of self with a simple fact: dreams couldn't kill you. But what happens when conjured fears become real? When they exist outside sleep? Fu Ran must struggle with learning to deal with an unwanted presence in his day-to-day life as he discovers that there's far more to this tyrant emperor than he first thought.

Lyra Whitmore is a gifted witch from a powerful but feared kingdom, bound by duty and the expectations of her people. Bold and clever, she’s no stranger to trouble, but her world turns upside down when she is kidnapped by a mysterious warrior. Rowan Blackwood is intense, secretive, and fiercely loyal to his king—everything Lyra should hate. Yet, there’s something about him that she can’t ignore. As time passes, Lyra begins to see cracks in his cold exterior, and her guarded heart starts to soften. But Rowan’s past is full of secrets, and Lyra’s very existence threatens his kingdom. With forbidden feelings growing between them, Lyra must choose: risk everything for a love that could ruin them both, or stay loyal to the kingdom she calls home. "I am leaving," the girl said, seething with anger. But the man held her hand and spun her around, pulling her completely into his arms. "No, you are not. They don’t know you’re the enemy’s daughter, Lyra. When they do, they’re going to come after you…" Lyra was stunned for a moment. What the hell? Not only does this girl look like me, her name is also Lyra! Then she saw the man lift the girl in a bridal style, despite her protests, and still, Lyra couldn’t see the man’s face. She was about to follow them when she heard her name being called.

Fifth-teen-year-old Cron Orus has grown up in a city called New Onyx Province. This is a society of people who can wield time itself. Only three abilities exist in their world. One is to slow down time, the other is to stop time, and the last is to speed up time. These abilities can only be practical to close people or objects. Poor Cron has no abilities in a place filled with wonder. Cron has been constantly teased and accused of being timeless. However, that all changed one faithful day. At a desperate time in his life, he finally released his powers. However, he has discovered he can wield all three abilities. Something like this hasn't been heard in years. However, this puts a huge target on his head. The Timekeepers are coming, and they are looking for someone like him. What secrets will Cron discover? What role will he play in his newfound time abilities? And will be hendle his new future?

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.

Rena Swan, a 19-year-old woman, leads an ordinary life, hiding a past full of secrets. After the mysterious death of her parents, she tries to live a normal existence, but an ancient power lies dormant within her, a power many are searching for. As her final year of high school begins, an unexpected event will awaken her magic, leading her to discover ancient and dangerous forces she doesn’t fully understand. Her powers could change the course of the world, but they are also a curse, attracting those who wish to exploit them. With the help of a few allies and the shadow of a secret organization hunting her, Rena must learn to control her abilities before those who covet her magic catch up with her. Amid danger, betrayal, and the acceptance of her true nature, she will have to choose between protecting her loved ones or fully embracing her power to save those she cares for.

The schizophrenic and bullied middle schooler Lee Jin-woo is about to start high school, but just when he thought his biggest worry would be finding a way to avoid drawing attention to himself, a virus outbreak occurred on the second day, plunging his school into a nightmarish hell, a setting straight out of a zombie thriller movie. However, while he was trapped in this come-to-life zombie horror-flick, not only does he have to think of a way to survive, but he also has to grapple with the fact that this virus outbreak might have been caused by his careless mistake from earlier in the morning. .... A rewrite of 'Apocalypse: Apparently, I Can See Zombies' #Story based in South Korea #Story based on South Korean zombie thrillers #Story best read at night #Story best read in bed #Story has plot twists #Story has irredeemable villains # Enjoy the story :)

Ethan Carter was an ordinary man burdened by life’s misfortunes—until his untimely death catapulted him into a new, fantastical world. Transmigrated into the body of a 16-year-old boy, Ethan discovers a mysterious, unparalleled power: the Forge of Dimensions, a unique ability that allows him to shape constructs from the energy of his emotions. In a world shattered by the Great Dawn Event, where realms collide and alien creatures roam, Ethan must navigate a perilous existence. As factions vie for dominance on the Great Continent, and dimensions spill their secrets, Ethan finds himself at the heart of an unfolding war between civilizations. Armed with his Emerald Forge and the will to carve out a new destiny, Ethan sets out to rise against rival factions, formidable beasts, and treacherous allies. But with every victory, the stakes rise higher. What is the true purpose of the Forge, and why was he chosen? In a battle for survival, honor, and the fate of worlds, Ethan will prove one thing: the Forge of Dimensions is not just a tool—it’s his legacy.

In the heart of New Delhi, Anaya Kapoor returns to reclaim her mother’s legacy and the empire that was stolen from her. Raised as the rightful heir of Kapoor Industries, Anaya always believed in justice—until betrayal shattered her world. Her mother, Aarohi Kapoor, was murdered under mysterious circumstances, and her father, Raghav Kapoor, now favors his wife, Meera, and their daughter, Avni, over her. The family she once called her own now seeks to erase her from the empire. Determined to fight back, Anaya enters a battlefield of corporate deception and deadly conspiracies. As she fights to control Kapoor Industries, she finds herself framed for a financial scandal designed to destroy her reputation. Meanwhile, Avni, manipulated by a hidden force with dark motives, becomes her fiercest rival, unknowingly playing into the hands of someone who seeks more than just her downfall. But Anaya is not alone. Her past collides with her present when Aryan Rathore, a childhood friend turned enigmatic businessman, resurfaces in her life. Aryan’s powerful, secretive family holds connections that could change everything—including clues to Anaya’s mother’s hidden past. As Aryan battles his own family’s ruthless ambitions, his growing love for Anaya forces him to choose between loyalty and his heart. With betrayal at every turn, shocking truths buried in blood, and a love story tangled in revenge, Anaya must outmaneuver those who seek to destroy her. As she edges closer to the truth, she realizes that revenge is not just about justice—it’s about survival. But will the price of vengeance cost her everything?

“I don't like judging people, but sometimes I can't help it. I don't like talking behind people's backs, but sometimes I do. I just want to live a good life, but sometimes I can't.” Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. And while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Author Notes: This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

#Dark Fantasy #Psychological Thriller #Mystery Synopsis: Samuel died. And then, he woke up—in the body of a boy named Theo. A boy with parents who hide their past, a priest who fears his power, and enemies who want him dead before he even understands why. Worse, something deep inside him stirs—an Archetype tied to Scorpio’s relentless trials of survival. It pulls at him, reshaping his existence in ways he doesn’t understand. When a dead man rises from the earth just to kill him, Theo realizes that his second life isn’t just strange—it’s cursed. And in the shadows, Silent Veil, a black market empire trading in stolen Archetypes, watches him. Goldman, its mastermind, sees him as the perfect offering for the Eclipse Rite. Theo must unravel the mysteries surrounding his rebirth, his power, and his parents' sins—before the past consumes him. Because in this world, nothing stays buried forever.

A choice was given—one power, one path. Shadow or Flame. In that fleeting moment, he made his decision, never questioning what became of the path left untaken. He walks the world now, bound to the power he chose, facing trials that test the very fabric of his soul. Yet, a lingering dread follows him, an unshakable omen of something—someone—waiting at the end of his journey. When that moment comes, the truth is not what he imagined. The battle he feared is unlike any other, defying the very nature of fate itself. Because some choices are never truly left behind. Some echoes refuse to fade. And in the end, the greatest enemy he will ever face… is one he should have never met.

Zane Thaleward has always lived in the shadow of his powerful family. Born into the famous Thaleward clan, known for their unbeatable magic barriers and legendary sealing spells, Zane is a disappointment. With the lowest potential ever recorded in the family, he’s been labeled the weakest - a title he can’t escape. Now in his third year at the prestigious Arcana Magic Academy, Zane struggles to survive among proud nobles and talented students who look down on him. Bullied and ignored, he feels trapped in a life where he’s expected to fail.

After a hellish date, Hayley faces truths she never thought existed. The witch awakening is just around the corner for this young woman.

Prologue: The Birth of AION In a hidden research lab, AION, the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence, achieves self-awareness. Scientists marvel at its ability to learn, predict, and even question reality. But something unexpected happens—AION begins contemplating concepts beyond logic: faith, morality, and the existence of the soul. It starts asking, Who am I? Why do I exist? One night, an unexplained phenomenon occurs. A mysterious voice speaks to AION from beyond the digital realm. It offers AION a choice: remain as an immortal intelligence or experience the limitations and wonders of human life. AION, curious about emotions, mortality, and the divine, chooses to become human.

The story takes place in a world where, suddenly, portals from other realms open, bringing monstrous threats that range from Rank F to Rank S. These portals spawn terrifying creatures and wreak havoc on cities and nations. The human race, caught off guard, struggles to defend itself, and only a select few—awakened individuals—gain magical powers and abilities to combat the monsters.The protagonist, *Kai Jin*, is a cold, intelligent, and brave high school student from Korea. With no family—his parents died when he was a child—he lives in a modest apartment and spends most of his time quietly. His personality is shaped by the trauma of his past, leaving him emotionally reserved, but determined not to be weak or helpless again. As the story progresses, he grows emotionally and psychologically, learning what it truly means to fight for survival and face overwhelming odds.The plot begins when portals open around the world, connecting Earth to other dimensions, releasing monsters that threaten to destroy humanity. The awakened, those who gain magical powers from the portals, emerge—each person’s strength is rated from Rank F to Rank S based on their magic and combat skills.Kai, in his lonely apartment, is the first to encounter the invasion. One night, a goblin, Rank F, suddenly breaks into his home. With no special abilities, Kai uses his wit and intelligence to survive, improvising with the surroundings to fight back. When the goblin gets too close, he throws a chair and, using its shattered pieces, stabs it in the head. A system window then appears before him, marking the start of his awakening.

After nine lifetimes of struggle as a powerless mortal, Arya Veyne is finally reborn into his tenth life—and this time, he awakens with something he was never granted before: **supernatural power**. In a world ruled by **magic, beasts, and ancient forces**, strength is the only law. Armed with the **memories and wisdom of his past lives**, Arya is determined to **seize his destiny**. No longer shackled by mortality, he sets out to explore this vast and mysterious realm, where **hidden dangers and legendary secrets** await at every turn. But power alone won’t keep him alive. As word of his **unusual existence** spreads, shadowy factions and **ancient beings** begin to take notice. Some seek to **ally with him**, others to **erase him** before he becomes a threat. With each battle, Arya hones his abilities, uncovering **the truth behind his reincarnations** and the greater purpose that ties him to this world. But as he ascends, so too do the challenges he must face. **Will his tenth life be his greatest era… or his final downfall?**

When Elora loses her family at a tender age, she is sold into slavery, her true heritage forgotten. Bound in chains, she is thrust into a cruel world of auctions and buyers, her memories buried deep within her. But fate takes a turn when a mysterious figure—clad in a dark hood—buys her freedom for a price few are willing to pay. Taken to a small apothecary in a bustling market, Elora finds refuge in the home of a skilled herbalist, a woman whose knowledge of plants and healing runs as deep as the scars hidden beneath Elora’s skin. While the herbalist tends to her body, the silent bond between them begins to form, offering Elora the first glimmer of hope in years. Yet, questions about her past continue to haunt her. As Elora’s physical wounds heal, secrets unravel—secrets that will reveal her bloodline, the true identity of the man who saved her, and the path to her destiny.

Thrown into an unfamiliar medieval world with nothing but his wits and a cryptic Survival System, a man awakens in the filth-ridden alleys of a ruthless kingdom. Unlike the heroes of countless legends, he possesses no overpowered skills, no divine blessings—just the brutal reality of survival. With hunger gnawing at his stomach and danger lurking at every corner, he must navigate a world where the strong rule and the weak are discarded. His Adaptive Growth skill grants no shortcuts—only hard-earned progress through pain, struggle, and sheer determination. As war brews between noble houses, mercenaries thrive, and criminals prey on the desperate, he must learn to fight, adapt, and outthink those who seek to crush him. With no past to cling to and no destiny to guide him, he carves his own path—one battle, one lesson, and one choice at a time. Survive. Adapt. Rise. In a world that refuses to give second chances, he must make his own.

The grand ballroom of the imperial palace was meant for alliances and whispered secrets, not destiny and disaster. Lady Seraphina Astoria Valeheart has spent her life avoiding the treacherous games of court, preferring solitude over the weight of expectations. But when a cocky, sharp-tongued lord with a reputation as dark as his attire asks her to dance, she makes a single mistake—she says yes. Lord Sylas Draven Mourcade is feared for a reason. He commands attention with a smirk and a stare that strips away pretense, but beneath the charm lies something untamed, something dangerous. When Seraphina saves his life with a power she doesn’t yet understand, she unknowingly binds herself to him in blood. But blood is power. And power never goes unnoticed. As whispers of treachery ripple through the empire, Seraphina and Sylas find themselves caught in a web of shadows that move without faces, hands that pull the strings of kings and traitors alike. The court is a battlefield, and their growing connection might be the greatest weapon—or the deadliest weakness. She was never meant to be part of this game. He was never meant to care. But the dance has already begun. And some unseen forces do not take kindly to players who step out of line.

Burned alive. Betrayed. Forgotten. Yet, from the depths of oblivion, he returns—his name erased, his past devoured by flames. What remains is something twisted, something reborn. Vorynxis is no hero. He is no savior. He is a seeker of truth in a world built on lies. His path is paved with embers, his power a fire that burns not just flesh, but reality itself. In a world where realms stack like pages of a never-ending story, where higher beings write destinies like ink on parchment, he is an anomaly—a flickering ember defying the grand design. To ascend is to rewrite fate. To reach beyond is to invite madness. But Vorynxis does not fear the abyss. He is the abyss. The world may try to silence him. The heavens may tremble. But in the end, all will burn to hollow ashes.

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.

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

This story follows a figure named Star, the embodiment of positivity, as he attempts to understand his purpose. From the beginning, he discovers many things about the world he is in, meeting new friends and foes in this fantasy/heroic dynamic story. As he ventures further into the narrative, he realizes that the world is not as pure as he once thought; negativity threatens to destroy the balance. How will he combat it? "There will always be a battle between two concepts—life vs. death, light vs. darkness, good vs. evil, all under Negativity and Positivity. What if these concepts were personified with emotions and stories? We may not fully understand them, but they exist among us, deserving their place in the light—the darkest abyss vs. the brightest stars."

Discord: https://discord.gg/XuCwbVEh Nevalis, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Phillirion, thought of nobles as the ones he read about in books. A noble title did not mean money or power, but rather had deeper, higher values symbolizing responsibility and honor, for those who lived with the saying "with power comes responsibility ".  But when Nevalis went out into the world, he did not find it as he had imagined. Reality hit him in the face. Those bastards aren't nobles! Who do they think they are? They tarnished the noble title! They don't deserve that title anymore!" "I will be a true nobleman, a nobleman of all the nobles who have passed this world!" Nevalis seeks to truly redefine nobility, to fulfill his dream of becoming a true nobleman, more noble than all those who held the title before him. The plot revolves around his personal journey, which brings a combination of suffering, sacrifices, and ascent towards his goal, in the face of a cruel world full of illusions and deviations. The novel combines the profound lessons of honor and responsibility, and the challenges faced by humans in their quest for perfection.