Patrick Rothfuss Prologue

Prologue – Demonic Awakening In a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, where power can change the fate of nations, and where the weak are ruled with an iron fist—Lionel Steward was born into darkness. He was neither a hero nor a villain. Just a wandering soul in a merciless world, surrounded by the greed of others, haunted by a past stained with blood and betrayal. But he was not weak, and he was not willing to bow. When the Red Gate appeared, it was not just another disaster—it was the beginning of the end. A turning point that would unveil the true nature of this world. Amidst the chaos, where cowards fall and kings rise, Lionel will carve his path through the darkness… not as a hero, but as an unstoppable nightmare. — Demonic Awakening – The dawn of a new era… or the end of the world as we know it.

Lin Yuan, an ordinary college student living in the 21st century, unexpectedly witnessed a drastic change in his destiny. A mysterious ring suddenly intruded into his life, dragging him into an unprecedented journey of fast travel, sending him through different strange and fantastical worlds. At first, Lin Yuan thought he was just an ordinary member among numerous time travelers. However, he didn't expect that all of this was a huge chess game meticulously woven by fate. Guided by the ring, he had no choice but to embark on a thrilling journey to search for nine trans-world magic treasures. And the Tianhen Golden Wheel in the world of cultivating immortals was merely a small prologue to this grand adventure. As he delved deeper into his exploration, he gradually discovered some truth behind every worlds he's been through. From an ignorant youth when he first entered the otherworld to a resolute warrior who had endured countless hardships, Lin Yuan continuously transformed through numerous life-and-death tests. Every time he traveled through time, every struggle he faced stemmed from his intense longing to return home. Every choice he made and every battle he fought were crucial to whether he could break free from the ruthless shackles of fate. In this diverse world full of unknowns and dangers, will Lin Yuan be able to find his way home? And will he be able to break the shackles of fate and discover his true self? A suspenseful and thrilling adventure legend unfolds at this moment, waiting for you to explore it together.

Blurb: Freya Kael has spent her life on the edges of the Whiteclaw Pack, orphaned and outsider with no claim to a name or power. Her life has been one of survival, with no family, friends, or purpose. That changes the day she learns her fated mate is none other than Finnick Logan the strong and feared Alpha of the Whiteclaw Pack. Freya’s heart swells with hope, but her world shatters when Finnick openly rejects her, calling her weak and unworthy of his name. Devastated and cast aside, Freya is forced into hiding. But Freya soon finds that her fate has much more in store. Alone and fragile, she finds she holds a secret power, one linked to a famous werewolf family long thought dead. This power could tip the balance of the werewolf world. With rival packs seeking her out and her powers getting stronger, Freya must decide whether to rise to this calling or let her hate for Finnick consume her. As secrets unravel, Finnick finds himself pulled back to Freya, haunted by his past choices and family betrayals. But with a rival pack threatening their survival and an old enemy reawakening, they may have to join despite the pain between them. Can Freya forgive the mate who destroyed her, and can Finnick redeem himself before he loses everything including Freya?

—WSA 2025 ENTRY— Seiya was born into a family of legends. A lineage of power. A dynasty of paragons. He was none of these things. Weak. Unwanted. A disgrace. But destiny had no interest in their expectations. It had plans of its own. Dragged into a hell beyond reason, Seiya suffered—not for days, not for years, but for what felt like eternity. Torture became his only companion. Pain, his only teacher. And in that suffering, something inside him woke up. Not an awakening like the others. Not a gift. Not a blessing. A truth. A force that didn’t belong to this world, or any other. Now, he returns. Not to prove himself. Not to earn his place. But to burn everything down. Armed with the Staff of Chaos and the Sword of Severance, Seiya walks a path carved from vengeance and revelation. The world that cast him aside will either bow before him… Or become ash beneath his feet. _______________________________ Read the Prologue next for better understanding of the world settings.

Everyone has friends in their lives, right? They can be anyone—good friends, bad friends, or even... friends with benefits. Ahem! Anyway, the point is, everyone has friends. And so did I. I was friends with author of web novel. Yeah, was. A small argument over how the main character should act in novel of [World’s Greatest Hero] led to a fight with my friend, the author. Still frustrated, I stormed out of his house... and that’s when Truck-kun hit me. But that wasn’t the worst part. The worst part? I woke up in a different body—the body of a side character in my friend’s novel. A character who is supposed to die in the prologue. [Your body is dying!] [You don’t have much time left.] [The creator of this world is mocking you.] F#ck you, Author. F#ck this novel. I will survive, and when I do—I'll beat you to a pulp! --- Additional tags: # Academy # Alternate World # Fantasy World # Male Protagonist # Misunderstandings # Multiple Love Interests # Obsessive Love # Possession # Romantic Subplot # Special Abilities # Transported to Another World # Yandere

Author, God or Plaything? Zar had just finished writing the prologue of his magnum opus—The Nexus Verse—a boundless verse of multiverses, godlike beings, and an elite academy meant to shape the strongest entities in existence. Years of meticulous world-building, complex power systems, and lore so deep it could drown a god… and yet, it was all just fiction. Until it wasn’t. On the night of his 22nd birthday, reality itself fractured. In an instant, he was torn from his world—only to awaken within the Nexus Verse as one of its rulers. There was just one problem. He had only written the prologue. Everything beyond that? Scattered notes. Unfinished ideas. Incomplete power systems. The vast, living, breathing multiverse around him was full of gaps he never filled. The beings he once considered mere characters now had wills of their own, and some of them were already far beyond his control. To make matters worse, the Nexus Academy—his ultimate creation, the battleground where gods and devils alike trained to surpass reality—had just started its entrance exam. And somehow, he was now part of it. Armed with only a mysterious system, fragmented knowledge of his own lore, and the terrifying realization that he may have made this world far too overpowered, Zar has only one goal: Survive. Because in a world where destroying a multiverse is just a Tuesday challenge, where ancient beings lurk in the void waiting for a single mistake, and where the strongest warriors wield power beyond his comprehension... Being the author doesn’t mean he’s the one in control. After all, if this verse was created… what destroyed the others? *****For fans of: Overpowered protagonists, cosmic-level world-building, reality-defying battles, eldritch horrors, and gods who fear greater forces. Additional tags #Gods #Devil #Ancient beings #Creators #Monarchs #OverpoweredBeings ---------------------------- ALERT! The main story begins in Volume 2. Discord link - https://discord.gg/2sM5QrxBtS And you know someone was asking for Mass release (•↓•), So A new Rule. 100 Power stone= 1 extra chapter (4 left)

"Ah so this is what Karma feels like? A cruel death for killing my father?"- Charles. He who died in the footsteps of his Father. Life was a battlefield for Edward, A man who fought all his life. He started from the bottom, dirt poor, became an orphan, but he grew on his own, strived and worked hard and built himself a comfortable life. A Wife, Children, Money, everything. But everything changes when He dies in a car accident on his way from work. He then opens his eyes to find himself in a world different from his own. ["I'm-- I'm a baby??!!"] -------------------------------------------------------- Western Fantasy.✅ swords n magic.✅ Horse riding and carriages.✅ Emperor and Nobles.✅ Cold and Ruthless mc. ✅ READ THE PROLOGUE, EVEN IF IT'S LONG AND HAS LITTLE TO NO DIALOGUE IT'LL MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MAIN CHARACTER BETTER, HAHA. He's definitely not gonna be op from birth. [wink wink] NO HAREM, he does everything he can to get back to his wife on earth(he thinks he'll find her, lmao) WARNING: this is my first REAL novel after doing research and stuff, so don't expect genius God-like writing, but I will do my best. ACADEMY ARC ✅ WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ IT! It'll take a while for him to become stupidly OP but bare with me, I'm cooking something up. The pacing might be slow, fast, draggy at times but just wait, it'll definitely scratch that itch. I'll update Everyday, like a chapter or two a day, depending on my mood. 1100 - 1500 words per chapter. No Harem. Barely any Romance. Real Action begins after the first and second arc. He doesn't become instantly stronger than everyone. Expect a LOT of pov switch to give you a better reading experience down the line.

Explosive Soldier: I Will Dominate the World at the End of the Worldin the Prologue of the End of Time Novel After heavy rain, the bustling city turned into a zombie paradise, with mutated species rampant on the streets. Li Fei opened his eyes and came to this world full of dangers. Danger? Don't be afraid, order is at hand, I want to make my name known to everyone on this planet.

(Chapters 1 to 40 are being edited right now) (Note: Reading Prologue is not necessary, hence why it's an Auxiliary Chapter) The Path to Immortality is elusive, and everyone wants to achieve it even if there's only a glimmer of hope. Tian Yongheng is a person who regained his past life memories after his family was brutally slaughtered. His extreme fear of death and desire to be undying have forced him to step onto this dangerous path of Immortal Cultivation. He is not a Chosen One who is the favored son of heavens, nor is he the reincarnation of a Great Emperor. Armed with a unique system of unknown origins and his obsession with immortality, he sets forth to carve a way of his own in this world where fate toys with one's very existence itself and cosmic horror-like beings devour universes for fun. However, can he really touch the illusory, eternal and ethereal Immortal Dao that is everlasting and everchanging? Will he ever be able to reach the end of this grand path to eternity, establishing himself as a myth and beyond? or will he also drown in the long river of history just like many others? ------- The background settings and world building of this story are greatly inspired by Top Tier Providence, Secretly Cultivate for a Thousand Years. the main characters are also pretty similar, so if you like stories where the MC is a hidden powerhouse who, despite being hidden, is still known across the world, then you can give it a try. Please be patient while reading, as this is my first time writing a novel and don't hesitate to point out any mistakes I do in the comments. Also, I'm not a native of China, so there are probably going to be a lot of mistakes in names and history and stuff, please bear with it. Note: English is not my first language and the cover image is not mine.

What happens if the one transcendent being that cares for mortals fell and got a second chance in a world full of magic, intrigue and possibly even friendships? Does the past determine the future or are we all able to pick our own destiny? An angel, one of the two nigh immortal species in existence, has been hunted and killed by his own kind because he wasn’t prepared to watch silently while his people followed their own desires to whatever end. When, against all odds, he opened his eyes again, he was someone else, his past and powers hidden deep within him. On an ancient world, with advanced magic but medieval technology, he was reborn as Cassandra Pendragon, the youngest daughter of one of the five royal families on Boseiju, the home of the fox tribe, the kitsune. As she grew up, who she was and who she had been, started shaping her future. Forgotten friends and unknown enemies began knocking at her door and while she struggled to find her way between the past and the present, the winds of war were already blowing across her home. I‘ll try to publish at least 2 chapters a week, probably more. The first story arc is pretty much mapped out. Should be around 150 or 160 chapters for the first volume (it’s taking much longer than I expected) and the second one is nearly finished as well. Try it, it should be one hell of a ride. One more thing: the first two chapters are more or less a prologue and if you want to, you can skip them, I wouldn’t recommend it, though. The writing style as well as the perspective shifts dramatically, afterwards. As for trigger warnings: it’s going to get gory from time to time, and the MC often has to pay a toll in blood. Additionally there are -mildly- sexualised scenes, once in a while, but nothing graphic. Lastly, somewhen webnovel changed the description box from female lead to female oriented. It’s mandatory and I can’t change it either way but I have no clue if the book is catering male or female preferences. I hope the description above makes up for whatever confusion it might cause.

Eohedon Napheerius is an inherently loved being by the world, but his human nature leads him to corruption and abandonment by grace. In his philosophical journey, he struggles for redemption while confronting the effects of selfishness, narcissism, anarchism, and the concentration of power. Through his judgments and interactions with companions who embody key aspects of human morality, Eohedon explores questions of justice, morality, and free will, seeking inner peace through a profound reflection on balance and wisdom. His story does not focus on magical power, but on personal growth.

“My Existence is a bully to the word Existence itself." Quote from Patrick. Patrick, a regular arrogant kid with extremely attractive looks and a high IQ, lived in the alternate version of Earth. But in this alternate Earth, there were awakened humans who possessed abilities beyond the scope of human knowledge. Yet, despite living in an awakened world, Patrick didn't awaken any ability. But just when he was annoyed with his unawakened life, he acquired an unknown entity called a system. With that, it opened a gateway of infinite possibilities that caused the existence of the story "GOD OF ALL SYSTEMS."

In 2080 the Earth has changed, the reality became fantasy itself, System??? everyone have it!! Patrick has been reincarnate on a familiar yet unfamiliar earth, he was given a second chance where he can achieve his own fantasy. I know it's sounds cringe but guess what it's more than that, ehem!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️ NEW AUTHOR + MINOR = TRASH FFF/SSS FIRST NOVEL + BASIC ENGLISH = MTL ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ The novel WILL START in 2080

Reincarnated as Princess Bella, the immortal Princess Luna does not remember who she is. At age 20, Princess Bella is ripe for marriage and must be married before her twenty first birthday. 20 years ago, on the night before her wedding to Prince Leo, Princess Luna was sacrificed by Witch Elara. Prince Leo knew she would return and never married. Reborn as Princess Bella to King Patrick of the Central Kingdom, the kingdom is indebted to the Eastern Kingdom. To save her father’s kingdom she agrees to marry Prince Leo but does not remember he was the love of her life. Witch Elara discovers Princess Luna is reborn and wants her dead. Bella discovers the immortal secrets of the Eastern Kingdom. She is on a quest to discover her identity and her powers that transcends ages. She has to survive in the Eastern Kingdom and learns to deal with Prince Leo's many mistresses who want her powers and seek her death. Prince Leo's love for her is the envy of other noble women in the kingdom.

PROLOGUE  Debby had met and lost the love of her life. She had vowed never to put herself out there anymore until she met him. Adebola was not interested in any woman, he was only interested in one thing! MONEY! A chance meeting with these two, turns the stony heart of Adebola into a melting cream and all Debby wanted to scream was DEVOUR ME!

Prologue levan harts, a thirty-year-old successful CEO, had been left heartbroken by a string of failed relationships. His heart had been shattered by women who only wanted his money, cheated on him, or left him without explanation. Seeking companionship without the risk of emotional pain, levan turned to a robot company, seeking a robot that would keep him company without tears or sorrow. Meanwhile, Maya, a young woman who had recently lost her job, found herself in a desperate situation. She was hired a robot company to pose as a robot, standing in display for views. Unbeknownst to Maya, she would soon be selected by levan as his perfect robotic companion. In a twist of fate, Maya discovered that her new "owner" was none other than her former boss, the one who had sacked her from her previous job. However, levan did not recognize Maya, and she saw an opportunity to keep her true identity hidden. Maya navigated her new life as a robot,until....

***Prologue*** A royal Ravenwood pup, born under a celestial blood moon is abandoned at birth. Dahila an orphan, who spends majority of her life alone bouncing from foster family to foster family, is finally saved by the Johnson's. Little did she know that her whole life would change forever and enter the world of the supernatural. With her friends and family in tow, they band together and help her overcome the challenges she must face in her new life, which seems to be nothing short of a hellish nightmare. Thanks in advance for giving my book your attention and support. -Tru

Ever wondered what a Xianxia novel would be like, with anti-protagonists falling in love from the very beginning, contracting powerful ancient beasts and exploring much more? Well then, let’s dive in! In a world where cultivation is everything, where strength is the only path to survival and power, there exists a paradox—the false immortals, beings who should have never existed in the eyes of all but who would soon challenge the very foundations of this world. This is the story of two souls, once humble and underestimated, who rose against fate itself, twisting the very essence of cultivation to their own whims and forging a bond that defied all logic. Li Jue, a boy who clawed his way from weakness to unimaginable strength, and Li Feng, a woman of unparalleled grace and deadly precision, stood together as equals, their love and ambition intertwined. Feared and despised, they would carve their names into the annals of history, challenging gods and emperors alike. They were the False Immortals, and they would stop at nothing to shape the world in their image. Disclaimer! The first volume serves as a prologue; the real story begins with the second volume.

After dying, Axel finds himself in a cultivation world of one of the novels he had read. The problem is, he didn't read the novel after the prologue! Now with his second chance at life, he wants to explore the novel's world with his own eyes, and witness the story unfold firsthand! But can he survive, being a young master and surrounded by multiple protagonist templates? . . . Axel Lin is the Seventh Young Master of the Prominent Lin Clan of the Central Continent. He is a character that was not in the original Novel, an extra. With his talent, he attends the best Institute the world has to offer. While his days pass with leisure, can he afford to be so when dangers lurk ahead?

Born as an orphan, Jason never had anyone close to him. He endlessly searched for things to take his mind off of the loneliness such as studying, martial arts, and most importantly, reading. Jason had always loved fantasy novels for taking his mind on an extraordinary ride experiencing another person's life. One novel in particular had his attention, and he became invested in it. And finally, after running almost eight years, the novel 'Surviving my Rebirth in this Hellish World' was finally coming to an end. However, at this time, he was the only reader of the novel. Jason wasn't satisfied. After reading the terrible ending of his favorite harem series, he is given a chance to change the story. He is reincarnated into the novel as Raine Knightford, a prince and minor antagonist. Using this second chance at life, he will attempt to change the story and save his protagonist from his dark fate by giving him his happy ending. And, you know, steal the protagonists harem or whatever. _____ Onm, this novel staying free, idgaf. Contracts be damned! ____ I am attempting my first real go at writing for real. I will do my best to create a believable world and have a decent protagonist and side characters. However, my prologue is quite poor and there might be a few continuity errors when writing. I am still quite the amateur, but I am very open to any criticism you might give me. ____ Instagram (Character Pictures): thesharpest_pen1 Cashtag: $thesharpestpen1

Alexander Blackwood had it all—wealth, power, and influence—but the one thing he couldn’t seem to have was a child. For two years, he believed the medical reports that blamed him for the struggle. Meanwhile, his wife, Diana, harboured a devastating secret—she was infertile. And the reports? Falsified, thanks to Dr Joshua, her secret lover. Then came Rose, Diana’s younger sister—beautiful, confident, and utterly irresistible. What started as fleeting temptation spiralled into something forbidden, and soon, Rose was carrying Alex’s child. But Alex wasn’t supposed to be able to conceive… was he? A second opinion shattered the deception—he wasn’t the problem. Digging deeper, he uncovered the real reports. Diana had lied. And now, she was desperate. When bribing Joshua to terminate the pregnancy failed, she turned to something darker—abduction. She had Rose taken, determined to erase the evidence of her betrayal. But Diana underestimated Alex. With the help of Captain Patrick, the search for Rose intensified. Meanwhile, the kidnappers, plagued with guilt, set Rose free. Once safe, Rose exposed everything. The authorities closed in, and Diana was finally caught. But she refused to fall alone. In a desperate move, she exposed Joshua’s crimes, dragging him down with her. Justice was swift. Diana and Joshua faced the consequences of their deception. And as for Alex and Rose? They were free to embrace their future, their love, and the child that was never meant to be.

One day, every vrmmo game capsule was hacked and new game was downloaded automatically. Its name was 'Rebirth'. At first, game was not really popular but after some time it became number one game. Because of its realistic features and gameplay, everyone fell in love with it. Ryu was one of those people. He started playing after two months of its release, and as he played he changed, and whole world followed. At the end of the game, everyone finally realized that the whole game World was real but it was already too late to change anything... .... AN: First 3 chapters are kind of prologue so I hope you can bear with me for a little while. Hope you enjoy.

The infamous White Clan robbed A-rank investigator James Ross's happiness by setting his house on fire, and—! Ross wants to get revenge on them after that event, but he must overcome obstacles to reach the leader of the White Clan with his allies.

Deborah rushed to the hospital thinking her grandfather Johnson Green wasn't going to make it. He was the only family member who was interested in her welfare since her mother died. Her father Patrick was too engaged in the family business to pay attention to his family leaving Elizabeth to manage the household. Elizabeth, Deborah's step-mum has always tried her best to discredit her in the eyes of her grandfather Johnson but all her attempts seem to backfire. Now, Deborah's stepsister Barbara has decided to join forces with her mother in tormenting Deborah and trying to win the favour of Mr Johnson Their intention is to get the old man to sign his will to Barbara and leave Deborah without a penny Deborah is on her way to becoming a graduate and gets in an entanglement with the Dean's son Adrian Rice while also trying to manage the attraction coming from Oscar Lot her coursemate. She faces all these struggles which can only make her stronger and grounded in the long run. Will Deborah be able to handle the pressure of making a name for herself while warding off all who seem to be against her progress. Can the young lady rise above her circumstance? Let's find out.

Cast out as a blind, powerless F-Rank by his legendary Hunter family, Aiden Kain was never meant to survive the Rift that swallowed an S-Rank team whole. But when darkness awakens his sight—and a forbidden power tied to the Rifts—he becomes the prey of guilds, mercenaries, and the anomalies themselves. With reality cracking and shadows whispering his name, Aiden must hunt the mysterious Source before it hunts him. One wrong step, and he’s erased—body, soul, and all.over the mystery.

The Nightingale. The beauty and the taboo existing together. Unattainable and unacceptable. An existence only to be admired from afar. A hero of legends but a also a girl of tragedy. Shining like a star in the sky, all alone, forever… -But that’s too sad isn’t it? * Our MC, an ordinary middle aged man, is an author that wrote books and after pouring 2 years of hard work in a book, his hardwork finally bore fruit as his book got the second prize in the regional awards. A fruit that he couldn't eat. Why? Because he along with hard work, he also poured his piss somewhere he shouldn't and died. Exactly how? Read the prologue, and you will find out~ But of course, that's only the start, as the next time he woke up... He was in another world. Follow the guy as he turns from a middle aged author to a Young Master in a magical world. *** Hey guys author here… It’s my first novel, but I will try to make this good. Good luck me. Vote this book with power stones, it really helps with your support. Before giving up please read Prologue and 1st 10 chapters. Also I have set up prologue to be a bit funny and ridiculous, so, don't mind next chapter won't be like that. My discord server link: https://discord.gg/8dvVYW8QUn P.S.: I don't own the cover art, whoever does can take credit for it.

Elysian Dawn Storyline ELYSIAN DAWN is a bittersweet story which revolves around the life of  Tessa Lockwood, a  young high school girl. She is the only daughter of a widowed mom with an older brother, she is almost unnoticed by her mother as she only cares about her cafe. Due to her father's death,they relocate to his family house in Dukes Town where she got a scholarship at Perry Thomas highschool, a private highschool in Dukes Town. There she meets friends, enemies and a boy she loves. But what happens when Tessa's life takes a tragic turn after being diagnosed with a bad terminal sickness? ELYSIAN DAWN (A blend of Comedy, Romance, Youth and Tragedy) Prologue Tessa just finished her performance and the crowd cheered happily. She managed a small smile before collapsing on the floor. The whole cheering turned into chaos as people ran to her. She was rushed to the hospital immediately to prevent the problem from escalating. "... Anyone ever heard of Elysian Dawn? It's the fleeting moment in someone's life... this is the fleeting beautiful moments of my life." * * By Favour Lilian