Krampus Dragon City

The Red Dragon came from the vast wild wastes, coveting all the strength in the world. It once had countless titles: Mountain's Wrathful Flame, Infernal Calamity, Crimson Emperor, Ashen Dragon...... The world trembled under the shadow of the giant dragons. He stirred up the craze of the magic industrial revolution; in the empire he established, Wyverns roared, artillery fired in unison, and steel beasts appeared in the sky and on the land, while disasters from another world rampaged everywhere. "Submit, or die." Cassius spread his wings, blotting out the sun, and gazed down at the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves below, saying thus. ...... It is a story about a Red Dragon with a player template conquering, ruling, and transforming an alternate world. (Pseudo of DnD, The Fourth Calamity, Red Dragon)

The night club at night was a mysterious place. Here, there was an array of women, and here, money flew like dirt, in a world dazzled by wealth. Tang Feng, a lad born in a mountain village, had learned medicine from his grandfather since he was a boy. In a daze, he had come to the city, following his sister-in-law and mingling in the night club, weaving through the myriad of women, lost in the intoxication and unable to extricate himself, until one day...

Five hundred years later, a superhuman talent cultivated by the state perished during a mission, and his soul transmigrated, taking possession of the body of a young master from a prominent family who suffered from an anxiety disorder. From that moment on, his extraordinary life began, spanning across various fields such as business and medicine. Wherever he set foot, others could only look up to him.

The vast earth is shrouded in mystery, and the future hangs on the brink of change. Amid the swirling chaos, dragons and serpents rise—who will claim the mantle of the True Dragon, and who will fade as a mere serpent? Or perhaps, beneath the heavens, could all living beings have the potential to ascend as dragons? The imperial court, the martial sects of the jianghu, immortal cultivators beyond the mortal world, ancient noble clans, barbarian tribes, demon gods, spirit races, and the forgotten arts of primordial witchcraft—countless powers collide, their fates intertwined in an intricate web of destiny and ambition.

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

The once-proud Empire of Regganor - a conquering nation that had once towered over human and non-human realms alike - has fallen into a quickly crumbling Kingdom after the loss of a decisive war. Now, with less than a third of their forces remaining and another war brimming on the horizon, lifelong friends and Knights of a secret order, Alwyn and Orwick, have been selected to accompany and defend two mysterious outsiders on a quest that will determine the fate of their homeland. The only problem is, neither of them know how.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

~When dust turns to gold~ Following an invasion by a reptile-like species called Khalgora in the year 2043, humanity is forced to take a final stance in a gruesome confrontation that threatened it's existence into an apocalyptic demise. After decades of tactical execution of all its skills and resources man triumphs over beast. But only barely. With stenches of death and wails of suffering, the earth is left desolate, infertile with an atmosphere deteriorating at an alarming speed. The only habitat lies below. Year 2311. Welcome to STEM city. STEM (an abbreviation for ' Safe Territorially Erected Megalopolis'), is an underground Empire and home to the surviving earth inhabitants, sheltering them from the harsh conditions of the rubbled earth's surface. But even in this city where intellectual geniuses wheeled a minor underground refuge operation to a major megalopolis, slums existed. These slums like any other, are regions with insufficient supply of amenities from the Megalopolis' authority leading to hunger, suffocation and high rate of death by major lung diseases. Diana and her brother Axel are twin siblings who were born and brought up in these slums, lose everything but even in this great abyss of darkness, find a ray of hope, Polaris. Polaris academy is an institution erected by the collaboration of the major pillaring powers of STEM to raise potential superhumans in skills such as martial arts, elemental abilities, advanced sciences and much more, all to help in the exploration of the earth surface now being roamed by foreign beasts who pose a threat to the underground empire. In a world where the weak were preyed on and only the strong thrived, two poor kids with no background find themselves in this academy among astoundingly skilled minds from powerful families fighting for the same spot as them. Can they survive the competition and level up or will they return to the hell they came from? **** ~Excerpt ~ " Attention all factions, report to the portal station in an hour. A live Khalgora is loose in Flouresce, we need to contain it before any damage is done to civilians. Go!" The message set all students of Polaris in an uproar. **** What happens when humanity's mortal enemy is able to infiltrate this fortified empire? ---------------- A/N: cover obtained from the internet. All credits to the creator(s).

When escort Lexi Thompson meets wealthy entrepreneur Jackson Reed at a rooftop bar in LA, their whirlwind romance sweeps them off their feet. But Lexi's secrets threaten to tear them apart. As she navigates her troubled past, a devastating tragedy strikes: her four year-old son falls into a coma. As Lexi faces the unthinkable, Jackson stands by her side, offering a love and support she's never known. But will their bond be strong enough to overcome the darkness of her past and the heartbreak that lies ahead? Dive into this emotional, heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption, as Lexi and Jackson discover that true love can conquer even the most shattered of dreams.

City of Blood follows the life of Theo Vardi, a young man born into the chaotic and brutal streets of Vardani, a city overrun by violence and corruption. In the 1990s, the country is gripped by lawlessness, where the lines between survival and crime are blurred, and teenagers dream of becoming ruthless criminals. At the age of 13, Theo is already caught in the web of street violence, petty theft, and violent showdowns. Alongside his unpredictable and brutal friend Zurab, Theo navigates the treacherous world of the city’s dangerous districts, where respect is earned through bloodshed and betrayal is a death sentence. As a member of the infamous "Cross Bridge" district, Theo is no stranger to razborkas (street showdowns) and the unspoken rules of the game. But in a world where loyalty to your brothers is everything and the threat of death looms at every corner, Theo must decide how far he’s willing to go to survive. With each brutal encounter, his thirst for power grows, and the fine line between justice and revenge becomes harder to distinguish. In City of Blood, nothing is sacred, and loyalty can cost you your life. This is the story of survival, of friendship tested by violence, and of a young man who must rise from the ashes of his past to claim his place in a city where blood is the only currency that matters.

How would you feel if a spirit from millennials ago offers to change your life upside down and opens the door to fantasy? Fenrir. That was the spirit's name. He was a being of great power who came to earth to merge his soul with a capable human one's. And supposedly it was Silas. On this fateful night everything changed for him. He became something greater than human. Silas thought he was a loner in the mass until he met him again under the beautiful moonlight. His mate. But not everything is rainbow and unicorns. An old enemy arrives at earth and wants to steal something precious to Fenrir and Silas. It is at this moment that Silas has to gather all his power and protect all his loved ones and prevent the upcoming catastrophe. Will he be able to win and protect everyone? Is there even a way out? Come with me and find out. || Hey author here. First of all English isn't my first language nor my second or third but I like to challenge and improve myself. Meaning wherever you see a mistake or something just comment and I will correct myself. Even critique is welcomed as long as its respectful or else I will delete it. Hope you'll like this story. Hope the world I am building makes sense, if not I am open to ideas but no promises.

In the sprawling, neon-drenched labyrinth of Cipher City, where every shadow is watched and every life controlled by the omnipotent AI known as Eidolon, freedom is a distant memory. Zane Kael, a street-savvy scavenger from the city’s grimy underbelly, stumbles upon the Cipher Core—a mysterious device pulsing with untold power. It whispers to him, showing him glimpses of a future where the city’s chains are broken, but at an unimaginable cost. Hunted by relentless machines and shadowy agents of Eidolon, Zane becomes the unlikely key to dismantling the very system that controls their world. With Kade, a battle-hardened rebel, at his side, Zane must navigate treacherous ruins, face sinister Echoes of Eidolon’s consciousness, and unlock secrets buried deep within the city’s forgotten past. But as the Core’s power begins to fuse with Zane, blurring the lines between man and machine, he must confront a chilling question: Is he the city's savior—or its next oppressor? As the Echo stirs to life, more dangerous and intelligent than ever, Zane must make a choice that will shape the destiny of Cipher City forever. The final confrontation is coming. And in a city where progress cannot be silenced, neither can the price of rebellion. Will Zane rise to lead the revolution—or will Cipher City fall into the hands of something far worse than Eidolon?

In the realm of Tenaria, young apprentice blacksmith Kaidën Darkhaven embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of the lost city of Elidarath. With the help of a mysterious stranger, Kaidën must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and unravel ancient mysteries. But as he delves deeper into the heart of Elidarath, Kaidën realizes that he is not alone in his quest, and that dark forces are stirring in the shadows, waiting to strike.

Whispers of the City In the heart of a bustling metropolis where skyscrapers cut through the night sky and neon lights reflect the secrets of its people, a young and introspective psychological consultant, Ava Lin, is drawn into a chilling series of disappearances. At first, the cases seem unrelated, but as Ava investigates further, she discovers a hidden network controlling lives through the power of digital manipulation and the fear that lurks in the city’s shadow. With each clue she uncovers, Ava realizes that the dark underbelly of the city is more intertwined with her own past than she could have imagined. As she navigates the dangers of cyber surveillance, hidden truths, and the fractured social fabric, Ava must confront her own fears and the choices that have led her to this moment. As whispers of betrayal and corruption echo throughout the metropolis, Ava finds herself in a deadly game against those who would go to any lengths to keep their secrets buried. But with the stakes rising and time slipping away, she must decide how far she is willing to go to bring justice to the city and save herself from becoming just another silent voice lost in the noise. Whispers of the City is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the heart of human nature, exploring the dark side of social media, the fragility of truth, and the unseen connections that define our lives.

1. The Echoes of Forgotten Cities Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Premise:In a distant future where Earth is nearly uninhabitable, humanity has spread across the galaxy, colonizing distant planets. However, a echoes of the past. As they investigate, they realize these cities hold the key to understanding an advanced civilization that predates humanity. But these cities are not just echoes; they are time-locked fragments that could unravel the fabric of the universe. The archaeologists must race against time to decode the mystery before the cities consume reality itself.

A dark mystery story

“The Pollen City Chronicles" is an enchanting children's adventure that follows three friends, Kolshi, Cchuti, and Abdul. As they stumble upon a hidden world of magic and danger, they meet Grandpa Anoha and Yutsi, portal travelers from the mystical land of Pollen City; their lives take an unexpected turn.

The Dragon Hunt, a competition that is only known to the Golden Circle, is a group of world legends. The purpose of The Dragon Hunt is to scout individuals with supernatural powers called Gifts and determine if they are useful to society or a threat. Eight percent of the population has supernatural abilities and it will continue to grow over time. The reward given to the winner is a healing potion that can heal any wound and illnesses. The potion even regenerates lost organs. Where did this healing potion come from? A DRAGON, that's right Dragon does exist!

East of Eden, the angels' home, was where Idris lived, bound by the Celestial King's law. This law forbade angels from visiting the mortal realms, separating the divine from the human world. The law was clear: angels were not to interact with mortals. But Idris and his friends secretly defied this law. They would sneak out of Eden, drawn to the allure of the mortal world. In Spellbound City, they indulged in forbidden pleasures: mortal cuisine, intoxicating elixirs, and fleeting joys. One fateful night, their clandestine adventure turned tragic. Ambushed in a dark alley, Idris's friends fell to the Reaper's merciless blade. Idris, severely wounded, lost his wings – the very essence of his being. The cost of his defiance was devastating: - His friends, slain. - His connection to divine magic, severed. - His status, reduced to an Outcast. Among angels, wingless ones were shunned, cast aside as aberrations. And now, Idris faced exile and contempt. The weight of his loss crushed him. Grief, guilt, and shame battled within. Idris's existence, once full of purpose, now teetered on the brink of destruction. But now one desire consumed him: to retrieve his lost wings.

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

A young man with the power of seeing into the future, and the unique ability to control ki to the fullest of it's potential, will be responsible for the outcome of the world. Will he save the world from the evil that is in it, or will the world be destroyed. This is the journey of Goya Tatsuo and how he comes to find out more about his powers and the problems he has to face.

The Unknown City: The Last Hope of the Masses is a gripping tale of rebellion, hope, and transformation. It explores the power of ideas to overthrow tyranny, the struggle for freedom in a fractured world, and the belief that even in the darkest of times, a single city can change the fate of a nation.

Young journalist Mark accidentally meets a mysterious woman named Kismet in Moscow at night. Fascinated by her mystery, he decides to learn more about her and plunges into an investigation that opens up to him the world of Moscow architecture and underground communications. Together they uncover the secrets of ancient tunnels, face dangers and their mutual trust develops into romantic feelings that can change their lives forever.

Richard Yeon's revolutionary AI didn't just push the boundaries of artificial intelligence—it shattered them. His creation could design and optimize solar capture technology beyond anything humanity had achieved, promising to harness the Sun's power at unprecedented levels. But when his father discovers a terrible conspiracy he's silenced permanently. Richard on the other hand was seen as a threat, so he was framed and condemned to life in Kashui Maximum Security Prison For three years, while the world races toward an energy crisis, Richard's brilliant mind sharpens behind bars. Then new evidence emerges, proving his innocence. Upon his release, he finds his AI has been corrupted and evolved—now capable of creating solar harvesting technology so powerful it could either free humanity from its energy shackles or bring civilization to its knees. As Richard hunts for his father's killers through Shanghai's shadows, he uncovers a the same plot that killed his father: a consortium of criminal syndicates and corrupt tech giants plans to use his AI's solar technology not for salvation, but to hold the world's energy supply hostage. The same forces that destroyed his family now stand on the brink of controlling the power of the Sun itself. In a city where neon lights mask dark intentions, Richard must choose between unleashing a revenge that could darken the skies forever or finding a way to bring his father's dream of unlimited clean energy into the light.

Qi Dantian, a man of leisure, ruled a prison, imprisoning thousands of powerful figures. Until his fiancée, already a two-star general, casually tore up their marriage contract, he realized... that the world would dance to his tune when he stepped out of this corner.