The Beast Must Die

Riyan lost everything—his family, his voice, his reason to live. Then a meteor destroyed the world and gave him something no one else had: slow regeneration and immortality. Two years later, the world has changed. Powered humans roam the skies, Hero Academies train the elite, and monsters fill sealed impact zones. Riyan should’ve died. Instead, he wakes in the ruins—unknown, unharmed, but unable to die. Now, with only his grandfather’s final words—“Live”—echoing in his memory, Riyan joins Vireon Hero Academy, not to be a hero… but to learn how to be human again.

Your loved one was murdered. You know who did it, but they walked free. What would you do? The system failed them... So they built their own. Where guilt has consequences. And what is sown is reaped. Someone always pays. The only question is... how much?

This is a female-led LitRPG / progression fantasy with: Beast taming, crafting, and enchanting XP systems, stats, and a game-like interface No harem, no insta-romance (but maybe a spark or two later) Worldbuilding, strategy, and survival Think: “sweet-looking girl, cold eyes, and a sharper mind than her blades.” If you're here for romance, come back later. If you're here for mana-fueled evolution, you’re in the right place. Please Add to Library so I can gauge interest :) More interest = More chapters --------------------------------------------------------------- {“Congratulations. Integration has begun. You have been successfully registered to the Sentient Interface for Survival, Tactics, Evolution, and Mana—S.I.S.T.E.M.”} { “Beginning synchronization. Warning: this may sting.”} Pain wasn’t the right word. Evisceration, maybe. Every nerve in her body caught fire. Her bones shrieked. Even her hair hurt... "Thank fuck that’s over," she whispered {“My apologies. At most, you should have experienced a minor headache. Your soul seems to contain… a great deal of trauma”} She laughed—sharp and broken. "Ya, no shit. Oh and, no offense, but your pain scale’s a bit off." A pause. Then, the voice continued—same tone, but just a hint more human. {“Noted. Adjusting pain calibration bias by 12%. Thank you for your feedback.”} --------------------------------------------------- When the world fractured, mana flooded reality—and everything changed. Cities fell. Machines exploded. Technology died. Sam didn't ask to wake up in the wreckage of a world reborn. She didn’t ask to inherit a stranger’s body, an experimental AI system, or a perk called Double Double that doubles everything... except the danger. Armed with strange knowledge from two lives, a sarcastic built-in assistant, and a pair of kittens with more bite than fluff, Sam begins her Integration into a world where magic and nanotech don’t just coexist—they compete. No class. No gear. No clue. But when the System speaks, Sam listens. Mostly. If the monsters don’t eat her, the adventurers might. But first—dinner, naming the cats, and figuring out how to enchant a frying pan ---------------------------------------------------

From the beginning of the journey to the west to the end of the mythology The world is full of flags and clouds, and sharp blades are everywhere With a graceful demeanor, doing righteous things, shining brightly and spitting fire, shining the wild and covering the marshes! ______ "Great Immortal, I'm leaving." "If you are as bright as the sun, then this time you go, you will be invincible!"

“I’m a warrior from the alternate universe.” “The Goddess summoned me to this world to defeat the Devil that has imperiled the world and to restore peace to the world.” “I understand that it’s my cardinal duty. Since I’ve been summoned to become a Warrior, I’ll do my best to beat my opponent even if he’s the almighty Devil.” “Don’t ask me why. That’s what the book says.” “But… isn’t this development straying from the plot?!” This is the beginning of a scam in an alternate universe. It is also the story of a warrior with a mission to defeat the Devil. At the end, he realized that he had been duped instead.

In a world where individuals are bestowed with extraordinary abilities through their inner beasts, a boy with emerald green hair is born into a family where such a trait is unheard of. Whispers of curses and dark omens follow the child as he grows, his unusual appearance setting him apart from even his closest relatives. Despite the stigma surrounding his unique hair color, the boy possesses a hidden strength that hints at a power beyond anyone's comprehension. As the boy grapples with his identity and the mysteries of his lineage, he must navigate a society that fears the unknown and shuns those who are different. Encountering challenges and prejudices at every turn, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, determined to prove that his green hair is not a curse but a gift waiting to be unlocked. Amidst betrayal, danger, and the revelation of long-buried secrets, the boy must confront his inner beast and harness its power to protect himself and those he holds dear. In a world where appearances can be deceiving and true strength lies within, the boy with green hair will rise above the shadows of doubt to embrace his destiny and forge a path that will change the course of his world forever.

I’m a proud NEET who’s devoured every romance novel, manga, webtoon, and otome game out there. Just when I thought I’d conquered it all, a black bunny appeared in my dream. “Congrats! You’ve been chosen to help villains win across multiple worlds!” “Like a game?” “Uh . . . sure.” “Great, I’m in!” And just like that, I became an agent of the Villain System. Time to rewrite some happily-ever-afters—villain style. **[NOTE!]** This novel features multiple short arcs, each exploring different tropes such as ancient China, the modern world, beasts, werewolves, vampires, fantasy, school romance, idol groups—you name it! The twist? Each arc focuses on our MC making the villain (male) triumph over the male and female leads. The story is written primarily in 2nd and 3rd person POV for a dynamic and immersive experience. || Excerpt || [WARNING! MATURE Content Ahead!] “Then serve me . . . properly.” The command was both sensual and authoritative, and Xue Li’s pulse quickened under his intense gaze. The air between them grew heavy, her trembling hands faltering as she began to run the sponge across his chest, her touch featherlight against his scars. “Y-yes your majesty.” Han Feng leaned back slightly, watching her through half-lidded eyes, his expression unreadable. “Slower,” he murmured, his voice a low rumble that made her pulse skip. “You’re trembling,” he said, his voice velvet smooth, making her flinch. “I-It’s the steam, Your Majesty,” she stammered, though she knew it was a poor excuse. Han Feng chuckled softly, the sound deep and rich. “Hmm . . . Is that so? Then you have no problem cleaning my cock right?” Xue Li's eyes trembled, on the verge of tears, which seemed to please Han Feng. His smile grew wider as he urged her on. "Go on. You're going to serve me properly, aren't you?"

SHADOWFLAME “If you could decide what’s real… would you choose the truth?” In the endless city of Vandral, nothing is remembered — and nothing forgotten. Beneath ashen skies and grinding steel, truth is no longer found — it’s manufactured. The state speaks in the voice of order: “Security is truth. Truth is structure.” But behind the mirrors, something else watches. Kael was told that fire purifies. That burning leads to freedom. He knows now: that was a lie. Hunted by memories that shouldn't exist, haunted by a voice that should be dead, Kael finds himself caught between the machines of empire and the shadows of rebellion. In secret catacombs, contracts are written in blood. In archives of liquid memory, people vanish before they’re ever known. And in Kael’s hand: a flame that doesn’t burn — it freezes. As reality fractures and forbidden forces stir beneath the surface, Kael must confront a terrifying question: What if he’s already dead… and this world is his punishment? From the depths of imperial silence to the whispers of the underground, five powers wage a war of unseen truths. But there is a sixth path — a force that doesn't ask what is possible, only what was necessary. Shadowflame is a dystopian dark fantasy about memory, identity, and the cost of knowing. And Kael is about to learn that the most dangerous thing in a world built on lies… is the truth.

He died at the age of 32. In the real world, he never achieved anything. But there was one thing he had mastered: games. When he opened his eyes again, nothing made sense. This place looked like a game — but it wasn’t a simulation, and there were no simple quest logs. No rules were explained. No one offered guidance. Only floors lay ahead. Each one a new trial. A new choice. A new threat. No one has ever cleared this game. Maybe that’s why… it’s his turn now. He will either rise— Or vanish without a trace. Rise or Die Not everyone gets a second chance. But he did. And this time, he won’t stop until the end.

Somewhere deep in the forest of Westward, a shadow lingers. Some say it’s only a myth. A creature made of shadows. A beast… or a demon. Born without a heart. A shadow that manipulates humans. On one cold and lonely night, two creatures appeared. Nemorak and Malvier. They made a bet—a human game. One must make a girl fall in love. The other must kill five people… without getting caught. The prize? The whole town. A girl named Lillian the daughter of a former mayor, who died on a ship, along with his wife. Caught in a game between those two creatures, her kindness twisted the rules. Her kindness made Malvier, also known as Robert, grow a heart… and fall in love. Until the game… was no longer played out of hunger but out of love.

Penelope is reincarnated into a book she read as a kid — as Penelope Ashdown. The first thing she sees when she wakes up? A judge. An audience. Turns out, she’s on trial for the long list of crimes Ashdown had committed. And regardless of the verdict, she's scheduled to die in a week on her way to prison. Being a doctor in her past life doesn't help. Belonging to a powerful noble house doesn't help. Being rumored to have magical powers definitely doesn't help. Her only shot at survival? Vicious wit and a lucky encounter with a nobleman so beloved by society, they’ve never bothered to check what he really is.

In the Era of the Elementalists, a time when the world is shaped by those who wield the raw forces of nature itself. This era is defined by the mastery of fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and even the rarest elements, harnessed not just for survival, but for dominance. Kai, a determined commoner, dreams of passing the Awakening Test and harnessing elemental powers to earn his place among the domain of Zephyron the Primordial who was the first to awaken. But when the test shatters his hopes, branding him powerless, he demands a second chance to prove himself and awaken. In an unprecedented decision, Aurora offers them a path never given before—a second chance through the Maze of Death, a legendary trial designed to break even the strongest souls. Against all odds, Kai survives, conquering the final trial, standing before the Celestial Gate once more—ready to step into the unknown, ready to claim what was once denied. But as he crosses the threshold—he dies. Death, however, is not the end—it is the beginning. Awakened by the Ancient Beast System, Kai is reborn, no longer a helpless commoner but something far more dangerous. With the primal power of legendary beasts coursing through him, he embarks on a path of blood and retribution, determined to bring down those who wronged him. His destiny is rewritten, and the world will soon tremble before the vengeance of the forsaken.

Nathan Beck was never meant to be a hero. Life chewed him up, spat him out, and left him hollow. A ghost in his own skin, haunted by grief and disillusionment. But death offered him something else: A new viewpoint. And a question no one else was asking. Now reborn as Hidesuke Shinohara, a forgotten, F-tier “hero” in the digital world of Arc Zenith, he's granted an ominous, forbidden power: The Final Verdict System. It doesn’t hand out points. It doesn’t reward popularity. It exists for one reason alone: To pass judgment on the heroes who think they’re untouchable. In a world where saviors wear pretentious masks and villains are manufactured scapegoats, Hidesuke becomes the razor’s edge between false light and true shadow. As he climbs the twisted hierarchy of power, surveillance, and illusion, his blade becomes justice. As he hunts them one by one, his judgement zones carve truth into lies. Every sentence burns a legacy. Every sin carries a weight. And real justice finally gets a voice. - - - - - - - [ ! ] The first few chapters are evenly-paced and mostly of slice-of-life. The FVS doesn't make a real appearance until a little later, after a condition is met. [ ! ] Discord server dropping soon. —MILESTONES— 50 collection = +1 bonus chapter 50 power stones = +1 bonus chapter

She cannot speak. She cannot die. And for as long as she remembers, she has known only pain. Cursed with immortality and stripped of her voice, the girl has been passed from hand to hand—some seeking answers, others driven by fear. Torture, experimentation, reverence, and revulsion… all for a mystery she cannot explain. Then came Simon, who bought her from a traveling seller, as one might purchase a cursed relic. Like the others, he seeks to unravel the secret behind her immortality. But as Simon digs deeper into the truth of her curse, he begins to uncover a darker horror than either of them could have imagined. Because some things are not meant to be understood. And some souls were never meant to be saved.

“On Nexus—a world ten times bigger than Earth where gods, beasts, witches, and much more run wild—power is everything. And Shiro? He does what he wants… and he’s got the hands to back it up.” Dark-skinned, handsome and grinning with two shining gold fangs, Shiro walks like a king without a crown. His long white dreads swing like a wild mane behind him. His custom wolf-hide gauntlets click softly as he stretches his fingers, ready to crack skulls—or gently grab the thick waist of the next dangerous beauty who tries him.

Former Professor Simon Vale seeks what destroyed his life. Private detective – a facade. His target – Those from Beyond

THE 1000 WARNINGS YOU MUST SURVIVE How do you fight the apocalypse when the only weapon left is your phone… and your fear? Renji Kurose is a nobody. A high school shut-in, a crybaby who skips class to avoid the world. But when a mysterious black screen appears on his phone, warning him of an approaching entity named Seraphine, everything changes. The message isn't spam. It’s a prophecy. Sent by a fallen angel named Luciel, the message is the first of 1,000 warnings—each tied to an unholy, uncanny being set to arrive one by one. Each has a form that defies logic. Each carries an ability capable of warping reality, inflicting permanent trauma, or causing instant, brutal death. And anyone without a phone? They're already dead. Now Renji must survive the arrival of each entity using only what the messages tell him—when they come, how they behave, and what threadbare tips might keep him alive. But the clock is always ticking, and the rules of survival grow more twisted with every passing warning. With society crumbling and the silence between screams growing louder, Renji has no choice but to evolve—from coward to warrior, from victim to beacon. Because this isn't just about surviving the end of the world… It's about understanding why it's happening at all. And who—or what—is watching.

She had spent more than 10 years of her life working hard to make her dream of opening her very own restaurant, only to die on the die of the opening. How tragic can her life be?! When she opened her eyes again to see she was reborn into the body of a little girl, she thought she had thought the heavens felt pity for her unfortunate life, but it turns out their pity was so humiliating. Why did she have to be reincarnated as the unloved false daughter of a lecherous king destined to die in a foreign land? No, she has to escape to change her fate! But how can she ever escape from the heavily guarded cold palace?

Have you heard of the "Dark Forest Hypothesis"? The cosmic theory that intelligent civilizations remain silent, hiding in the vast darkness of space—ever vigilant for predators lurking in the void. For Earth, this nightmare has become reality. Our world now suffers under dual existential threats: the technologically superior Vertex, alien invaders who claim Earth as their ancestral homeland, and the catastrophic "False Realities"—dimensional tears consuming our planet piece by piece. Within these mythological realms dwell gods and creatures of ancient legend, now twisted into entities desperate to harvest human souls for their very existence. But fate weaves an unexpected thread through this tapestry of doom. Theodore, a man with an unnaturally empty emotional landscape, navigates this dying world with detached precision. Yet beneath his hollow exterior lies something that has been tried desperately to be erased—a truth buried deep within his fractured mind. As Earth's final days approach and the boundaries between myth and reality collapse, fragments of Theodore's true self begin to resurface. The muscle memory of combat. The whispers of a forgotten self. The promised fire that didn't stop burning. In a world where both aliens and gods conspire against humanity's survival, one man will remember his purpose and embrace a terrible truth: He must kill the gods. Want more? Keep in mind my chapters are on average 5k words(that's a lot!) but I'm uploading it into bits on this site so people don't think there's not much content out. Then check out the author's notes at the end of any chapter. I can't wait to see you there! ;)

‎Synopsis The Origin Of Conflict ‎ ‎The house of Varn and the house of Liora; parallel lines that should never meet. The descendants of Varn and the descendants of Liora; water and oil that should never mix. A trouble that started with the bittersweet love between Raeth Varn and Serenya Liora, one that they both struggled to maintain and fight for. ‎ ‎Betrayal and Curse ‎ ‎A struggle that went down the drain when Raeth Varn gave in to the darkness within him and betrayed his lover. A betrayal that got rewarded with a generational curse from Serenya Liora and a deep-rooted enmity between the house of Varn and the house of Liora. They became sworn enemies that are always at each other's throats. ‎ ‎Generational Enmity ‎ ‎An enmity that was fueled by both parties and passed down generations until the birth of Kael Varn and Elira Liora. ‎ ‎Kael Varn: A Heart of Goodness ‎ ‎Kael Varn; born into a family that feeds on darkness and grows in evil but with a heart different from others and with an affinity towards good deeds. This affinity of his that drew him to Elira Liora. ‎ ‎Elira Liora: A Warrior of Light ‎ ‎Elira Liora; born into a family that feeds on light and grows in good deeds, a family that hates evil and remains at loggerheads with the house of Varn. Trained to strike evil at every moment and never have something to do with those consumed by their darkness. ‎ ‎The Meeting and Choices ‎ ‎With Kael on his quest to prove that he's different from his family and that he can live without giving in to the darkness that dwells within them, he meets Elira who has been trained to fight any and every descendant of Varn. Elira strikes him down on their first meeting but along the line, she realizes there's more to him. ‎ ‎The Dilemma of Love ‎ ‎Kael must either choose to overcome the darkness within him and prove himself worthy of Elira's love while standing against his kindred or give in to blood ties and take over from his father. Elira must either choose to accept Kael and help him overcome the darkness within him while her kindred turns on her or perform her filial duty and lead the house of Liora. ‎ ‎Love and Prophecy ‎ ‎In a world torn by light and darkness, love is a risk neither of them can afford. But it may be the only force strong enough to break a curse or fulfill it. And with an evil prophecy that emerged in the heat of things, they have to choose between love or loyalty, curse or legacy Can the beast be tamed? Can they really work things out or will history repeat itself and end them both? ‎ ‎

He’s cold. He’s cruel. And now… he’s her husband. When Lily's mother falls gravely ill, she makes the ultimate sacrifice: marrying a man she’s never met. Arthur Stark — the ruthless billionaire with a heart carved from ice and a past drenched in blood. He's feared in boardrooms and whispered about in the shadows of the mafia underworld. He’s also her mate. But Arthur Stark doesn’t touch anyone. Not with love. Not with desire. Not even her. And yet… when he leans in, muscles flexing beneath linen, the scent of rain and danger clinging to him — Lily’s breath catches. Her body betrays her. Her mind races with thoughts she never meant to think. He says he doesn’t want her. But monsters lie.

"I'm not impressed." He said and Kalina guessed the laughter in his words. "Still." She returned, trying to match his amusement and completely failing. That man had a knack for annoying her, that was for sure. ¿Why? Kalina didn't know for sure. She felt a little stupid about the discovery, but there was something else. Something attracted her to him, that was undeniable.

"3, 2, 1… FIGHT!" the referee shouted. Both of the fighters threw punches at each other, and the crowd cheered. Benjo got hit, Chad got punched, and they just kept striking each other. In the video's of their previous fights they made me watch, they just wrestled and pinned each other, and it was boring. Chad got knocked to the ground and got up once more, then Benjo did the same. Mark and I watched in silence, closely. A lot of minutes later, both of the fighters ran out of breath and just stood meters away from each other, each taking a moment to catch their breath. Both of them really gave their all in the fight, they really showed how much they hate each other. The crowd grew silent, and I looked at Mark, "Damn, that was badass!" "Yeah, I agre-" "WHAT IS THAT!" someone shouted while Mark was talking. I look at the fighters, something glowing caught my eye. Their forearm to their fist, is glowing, glowing and blazing with yellow aura, yellow particles are coming out of the aura like a kindling fire. The crowd are in amazement, and I take a closer look. I saw a lion beside each of the fighters. Two lions, one lion beside Chad, and one lion beside Benjo. Both of the lion are growling at each other. Wait, a lion? When did it get there? There shouldn't be supposed to be lions around here.

In a world consumed by endless war and ancient hatred, Mirai, a young Mezarian outcast, survives a brutal battlefield only to face a bizarre destiny. After a miraculous encounter with an enigmatic entity, he discovers a terrifying truth: each time he dies, he takes over the body of his killer. This cycle of violent rebirth fuels Mirai's resolve. Driven by the suffering he's endured and the ruin of his people, his ultimate goal is to dismantle the oppressive empire and forge a new world from its ashes. But to truly succeed, Mirai knows he must first unravel the profound mysteries of the extraordinary power that binds him to this endless, deadly cycle.

From the creators of '1000 Ways To Die' comes another very bloody (very edgy) story. After a witch puts a curse on an office tower, all those involved start to die off one by one.

What if you lay dying on a battlefield that determined the fate of humanity, only to die and be transmigrated six decades into the future in a random person's body? Victor, a champion who fought with the weight of creating a better future for the next generation, now has a chance at a new life far in the future after the battle that shook the human race against the Draks. However, with such a weak body and something strange within him, his life takes a turn upside down. "I risked my life for the pay, nothing else." With the newfound power he obtained, join Victor as he unsheathes the true monster that resides inside him—one that places a target on his back from both sides. ... [You have now received the Dark God's Blessings] .... [Bloodline of the three legendary beasts....]