Structural Functionalism

In a modern world where the collapse of societal structures has birthed a brutal, survival-of-the-fittest culture, one man stands apart—a lone warrior molded by tragedy and relentless training. Darius Kane, trained since childhood by his enigmatic martial arts master uncle, is a man defined by his calm ruthlessness and single-minded determination. With scarce resources and a city in decay, violence is the currency of power, and every alleyway hides danger. Haunted by betrayal, driven by revenge, and yearning for redemption, Darius fights not only to survive but to find meaning in a world that has lost its soul. As hand-to-hand combat and knife fights become the norm and guns are a rarity, his exceptional skills and detached persona mark him as both a hero and a harbinger of a darker destiny. Through a slow, introspective journey—a hero’s path laden with tragedy and moral quandaries—Darius Kane will challenge the very foundations of a corrupted society and confront the demons of his past in a quest for inner transformation. In this tale of urban mystery, relentless thriller, and unexpected romance, loyalty is scarce, trust is a luxury, and every confrontation might be the last. Prepare to step into a world where survival demands sacrifice, and redemption is never easily earned.

"The Chronicles of Earth" record: In December of 2534, Lu Bu'er, afflicted with a terminal illness, privately meddled with forbidden powers. By studying the life structure of Specter Fiends and harnessing his own affliction, he created the ability to devour these Specter Fiends. This act abandoned the dignity inherent in being human, making him a target for execution by all! In August of 2535, a tragedy befell the world, and the demon was crowned as a king. In May of 2536, grave news: the rebellious monarch, Lu Bu'er, was approaching the city of the Lord! In July of 2537, we welcome with reverence the arrival of the great fourth generation Sacred Monarch to his loyal City of the Lord! 【Not a post-apocalyptic wasteland novel】

Corrupt cop John Kane, in a vampire-infested world, experiences a change of heart and becomes a ruthless vampire hunter. His actions disrupt the corrupt power structure of Pinewood County, attracting the attention of both powerful allies and dangerous enemies. As he delves deeper into the world of martial arts and ancient secrets, Kane must confront his past and choose between power and redemption.

(I entered the WSA contest, I hope for your support) After defeating the "Great Evil" Antares, Liam was reincarnated 10,000 years into the future as Lucius Behringer, and he was awakened along with something called a "Hero Window" that only he can see, and the Hero Window's only function is to regain the power of his previous life. However, in the future, only three of the four Heroes are mentioned. Liam, who defeated the Great Evil Antares, seems to be unknown, and his name is only remembered as a "Hero of No Merit." To find out why he is not recognized as the hero who defeated the Great Evil Antares, Lucius must travel to the "Hero Sanctuary," one of the four hero academies in the world. To find out why he is not mentioned, he needs to enter and investigate something called the "Fragmented Dimension," where only a few entrances exist in the world, and the Hero Sanctuary has one of those entrances.

A mysterious virus emerged, and countless people around the world turned into zombies. Luo Yang, a young man who was about to risk everything, receives the blessing of activating the system. Initially, he gains a massive spaceship with hundreds of subordinates and a divine-level talent. Just when Luo Yang thinks he can live peacefully aboard the ship, he discovers the system's function: to obtain rewards by allowing other survivors to live on board. But Luo Yang doesn’t want to be a savior; the spots on the spaceship are limited, and only those who pay will be allowed to live in his refuge.

Synopsis: In Aurora, a society where magic and technology blend, society thrives under the watchful eye of the Paragons high-ranking officers who enforce order. Individuals who find powers can work within the system or be outcasts. Asher Reeds never enjoyed or cared about being a hero, but when he unexpectedly gains abilities beyond the given power structure, the Paragons deem him a threat. Hunted, on the run, he discovers that the Paragons may not be as righteous guardians as they would like everyone to think. With rot in their midst, the Shadow Syndicate is formed, an alien force is war-ready, and the dark realm of Khaosia seeks vengeance. With no great destiny or prophecy to guide him, Asher must forge his own choices. Will he fight for a broken system, break it, or forge a new path of his own? In a world where might makes right, the only rule is survive.

She was killed by the person she envied the most. And in that moment, she found herself in the body of her killer. Edna Young, a poor orphan with a body structure she didn't like was now living in the body of Hallie Torre who was a popular actress and model, her murderer. Edna wants to take revenge on the person who killed her, but their souls are in the same body and Hallie Torre going to prison, means she will too. How is Edna going to survive in Hallie's body? Will the life of Hallie prove to be more difficult and complicated than what Edna Young thought? What happens when Edna falls in love with Logan, Hallie's betrothed? How is the book going to end? REBORN AS HALLIE TORRE.

The future was doomed, the present was gloom, the past was regretful. At this point, the only reason I was still alive was because my heart and brain functioned and then one night after a great fap, I woke up to a totally different reality, one where I was in the past. [System installation complete] [Welcome host to the Perverted Sugar Daddy System] [You’ve been taken back in time] I used to be perverted 50 year old man infatuated with younger women in short tight skirts, but now I was in the past with a system. A system that would help me fulfil my perverted desires. I hadn't planned for this, but I sure as hell was ready to milk it. Women, money, fame, from where I stood, all these are at my finger tips. Not only is everyone's mother wife and sister in danger, but so are their companies and territories. it's just a matter of whether I want to own google or be a simple shareholder in Tesla, infact, why not have both. There is the option of being a CEO but I don't want that to interfere with my leisure. My plan is sound and simple but unfortunately you can't eat your cake and have. If I want to be at the top of the world, then I have to be ready to face problems of those at the top, for example. "What do u mean witches are real" TAGS: Mind control, Gangs, manipulation, corruption, oyakodon. PS: All characters in this book are above 18

What would you do if you woke up one day to a system message that shouldn’t exist? Erie Sunheart has always been at the bottom. As an orphan with no ability, he’s treated as worthless in a world where power determines everything. Bullied, underestimated, and barely scraping by, he’s left with no choice but to survive however he can. But one day, a strange notification appears before him—one that changes everything. [You must meditate for 30 minutes.] [Your energy is low. User requires sunlight to perform base attack.] A system unlike any other has chosen Erie, but it doesn’t function like anyone else’s. It doesn’t categorize his strength. Instead, it forces him onto a path of struggle and discovery, where every victory must be earned. As whispers of an ancient warrior race resurface and dangerous enemies take notice, Erie must uncover the truth behind his existence. Because one thing is certain… The world isn’t ready for a Sunwarrior’s return.

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

A week before Earth’s destruction, Xiao Wu merged his soul with a spaceship equipped with an integrated computer and managed to escape the planet just in time. After integrating with the computer, Xiao Wu not only gained immense computational power but also retained human creativity and curiosity. As a result, the initially simple spaceship continuously evolved: its chemical engine was upgraded to a nuclear engine and later developed into an antimatter engine. Its size and mass also expanded over time. As technology advanced, Xiao Wu began experimenting with the construction of a super fleet, integrating various functions such as offense, defense, exploration, landing, and resource collection, ushering in a new era of cosmic conquest.

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

This is a forgotten era, more ancient than the age of Yan and Huang, where the land was vast, and the sky was filled with the scent of blood.This is a dark period for humanity, a time when the Hundred Clans, more ferocious than vengeful ghosts, burned cities and bathed the land in blood.This is the soul of a slumbering warrior, one who has been dormant for hundreds of millions of years, a soul whose blood burns hotter than the sun, destined to conquer the eight directions and stain the heavens in crimson.... In this world, humanity only believes in itself. They do not seek immortals, do not worship gods, and do not revere Buddha—because all of them are enemies! I am a novice writer, and this is my first work. There may be some vocabulary and grammatical expression errors in the content and structure of the article. I kindly ask for your understanding and patience

[Ding! The host is about to die socially, the Goddess Conquering System is activated! ] [Binding successful! ] [Rebirth begins! ] ---- What Happened wasn't i caught masturbating, how could i rebirth? "System, Introduce Yourself" ---- [Goddess Conquering System Activated!] [Main Strategy Mission Unlocked!] [Target – Clara Mackerel] [If Clara violently resists or if you experience social death after being intimate with her, it will be deemed a failure, and you will restart.] [Upon completing the mission, system rewards will be given] ---- "System, do you have any other functions? Is there a beginner's gift package?" Harry asked expectantly. [This system only issues Goddess Conquering missions and rewards for completing those missions.] [In the event of failure, the system will select a time period for the host to rebirth.] [Other functions must be discovered by the host.]

The story follows an old Cultivator who transcended from the Earth to the realm of cultivation. After nearly a hundred year of farming, he found himself disheartened by his own talent and decided to return to his mortal clan to pass on his final legacy before his death. However, to his surprise, his true new beginning awaited him there. This is a tale of family growth—there is no structured system, and the protagonist nurtures his family because he needs them to cultivate his treasure. The novel is truly unique, and I promise you all an exciting journey. Enjoy, my friends! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cultivation Realms Mortals: Body Tempering (Four Stages): Skin Tempering, Blood Tempering, Bone Tempering, Organ Tempering. Immortal Realms: Level 1-9 Each major realm is divided into: Early Stage, Mid Stage, Late Stage, and Peak. Additional realms will be introduced later.

The world has plunged into an apocalypse, and humans have shrunk in size. Houses now resemble towering skyscrapers, tables and chairs seem like massive structures, c*ckroaches are like speedy sports cars, and mice appear as gigantic beasts. Industries have collapsed, and agriculture lies abandoned. The question arises: can civilization endure, and can humanity reclaim its position at the top of the food chain? Survival, exploration, hunting, construction, farming, and the quest for dominance ensue. Chen Mu wakes up in the classroom, picking up a half-broken staple from the ground, gazing at this vast new world…

Since the opening of the Dungeon Rifts-- also called D.Rifts or Drift Dimensions, the world has changed. It's become more militaristic and violent-- unpredictable, even. Monsters raze cities and bring diseases that birth new races. Magic exists in a constant state of hyperflux, birthing new powers and changing the functions of old ones. But none of that mattered for Rex. He wasn't a Drift Soldier-- as much as he wanted to be. He didn't have powers-- even if he wished he did, so when he graduated primary school, he expected to get his Drift Armament and find a bit of consistency for once in his life. But you know what they say about expectations...... DING! [Congratulations! You have awakened the Beast-Totem and unlocked your Werepanther System.] [5 Totems Remaining....] ********* Extra tags: kingdom building, military, martial arts, overpowered, scifi-fantasy, post-apocalyptic, factions,

Rui is a fifteen year old highschool student, who after enduring years of bullying, is brought to the brink of death and left to die in an alleyway. That's when he meets Kana, the mysterious 500 year old vampire who appears almost like a guardian angel. He saves Rui and turns him into a fledlging vampire. But what seemed like a random act of kindness has turned into a sadistic relationship between master and dog. Rui now must learn to traverse the vampire world with his seemingly lazy yet dangerous new guardian who shrouds his past in secrets. Labeled as a Fool, Rui takes it as an insult, but it's actually the name given to vampires from a specific blood attribute. Among the vampire hirearchies structured in Suits like playing cards, Rui is a Fool. A rare and special Suit despited by vampire kind. Stuck between the boundaries of being a human and a vampire, he must now decide to retain his humanity or accept his new immortality, all while facing the dangers that comes from the shadowed world he was forced to become apart of.

In a world where Ether determines one’s fate, Alf was deemed talentless—an outcast in his own clan. Yet, beneath his supposed weakness lies a secret even he doesn’t understand. His journey begins in struggle, but fate has far greater plans for him. Through relentless training and sheer will, he carves a path no one has ever walked before. From a nameless boy to a warrior, a leader, and beyond—his story is one of growth, challenge, and an unshakable spirit. Read more to know. Note: My first time ever attempting to write. If you are intending to read this, please feel free to give me pointers on where I can improves and where the sentence structure feels awkward. I am willing to hear constructive criticism..

After Marian consumes an injection of one of the forbidden paths, he experiences radical changes in his body structure. N-No no no no, my path is supposed to make me exceptional!! Well I am exceptional now.. But seriously not that kind of exceptional!!!! Why???!!!

The continent of Terrazir stretch across an endless sea of rolling hills, towering mountains, and vast prairies, where the history of clans and kingdoms is woven together with the blood of the innocent and the cries of the victors. At the heart of this vast territory lies the kingdom of Zhailon, a kingdom of grand structures and homeland of the strongest warriors. To many, it is an honor to belong to such a place, a symbol of strength, ambition, and power. For Aiden, however, it is nothing more than a graveyard of everything he once lost. The past does not disappear.

The boredom of mortals leads to simple consequences, but what chaos could the boredom of a powerful being unleash? When forces dare to tamper with destiny, disrupt order, and strip all beings of their fundamental rights, will they succeed? Or will the restless curiosity of one particular entity stand in their way? In the endless Void, a tower emerges—a monolithic structure said to grant unimaginable power to those bold enough to climb it. Each floor tests the strength, intellect, and resolve of those who enter, pushing them to their limits and beyond. "Tell me, mortals," speaks the enigmatic voice that echoes through the tower, "what role will you play in this grand festival of ambition?" As they ascend, the challengers must confront the price of their desires. Will they rise to greatness or succumb to the impossible trials ahead? And what of the entity watching from above—are they merely an observer, or the one pulling the strings? The tower calls. The festival begins. Dare to climb?

# RELAXED On the day he entered university, the navigation system on his phone started to have the function to automatically search for treasures. Every time he found a treasure, he would be able to receive a lot of rewards. “92kg of embezzled products detected. The reward for completing the treasure hunt: 100 million mansions by the Sky Lake.” “The top celebrity, Xia Qiu, will run into danger soon. The reward for completing fate hunt: 100 million cash.” “5kg gold detected. The reward for completing treasure hunt: 60% stock of Distant Publishing that’s worth 600 million.” With the continuous treasure hunts automatically detected on his phone and obtaining the rewards from the hunts, Ye Feng said, “From today onwards, I’ll be the most pretentious bastard.”

Ren Kisaragi was just an ordinary high school student—until he saw the world glitch. A frozen pedestrian, a repeated motion, a moment where time itself stuttered. No one else noticed. No one else questioned it. But for Ren, it was the first crack in reality. Slowly, he begins to understand: the world is a game, a structured system governed by hidden laws. Yet, unlike the others—players and NPCs alike—Ren is the only one who knows. Armed with this knowledge and a mysterious, tattered book that seems to react to these distortions, he sets out to uncover the truth. But knowledge alone isn’t enough. Other players exist, moving through the world without realizing the game they’re trapped in. NPCs act according to scripts, yet some seem to break free in ways they shouldn’t. And as Ren digs deeper, he realizes something terrifying: The system isn’t broken. It’s watching him. And it doesn’t like rule-breakers. Now, Ren must navigate a world where reality itself can rewrite the rules. Because if he’s The Only Player of the Game—then he’s playing alone. And in a game like this, losing isn’t an option.

After the ‘100-Year War’ between the Necromancers and Priests, an all-time genius who’ll shake the power structure was born. “Am I a rare case or something? Do I have talent?” A potential beyond all imagination. He obtained his father’s undead army and entered the great Necromancer school of Kizen that divided the continent. Geniuses are geniuses, even when gathered among the elites. The research community was flipped on its head by the appearance of a new case. Professors wouldn’t leave him be alone, wanting to make him study directly under them. Officials from all over the kingdom and heads of organizations fidgeted over whether to scout him. “Professor! When can I make a Lich?” “Gimme a break. How talented are you? You’re crossing the line, honestly.” A genius among geniuses had appeared. (Please keep in mind that I am only uploading this is because no one else is. All credits goes to Reaper scans)

In a world where every individual awakens their "System" at 18, people are categorized based on the purpose of their System—Warriors, Mages, Artisans, Healers, and other archetypes. However, the male protagonist receives the Archivist System, which is perceived as the weakest. At first glance, it offers only two features: 1. Scan: This ability allows them to analyze people, objects, and environments, extracting data into their "Archive." 2. Store: This feature enables them to store skills, spells, and even memories, though they cannot use them directly. Ridiculed as useless, the protagonist works quietly, building a vast repository of information. As they delve deeper into the Archive, he uncovers hidden functions that enable him to rewrite reality, recreate ancient powers, and even manipulate the System itself.

Betrayed by the very government he loyally served, former X-soldier Ryver was tightly monitored in case he went off the rails. There was no way he could escape, with his last family at the clutches of the government. When he thought all hope was lost, a strange message popped into his head. [Ding! Earth will now experience its third evolution] [Welcome to the apocalypse, Contestant #1,324,888!] [Cellular Diagnostics Completed] [Talent System Function Triggered] [You have awakened an SSS+ level Talent: 10,000x Reward On Murder!} “This is my chance!” Ryver clenched his fist tightly. The dimly lit room flickered and a shadow of an evil smile spread across his lips and his eyes, they glintied with pure madness. … [Ding! You murdered Donald Fletch because he had looked you the wrong way. ] [You looted Yoga Fitness Guidelines.] [Ding! Talent activated! 10,000x Reward! Scripture Of Nine Revolving Sun received!] Ding! You murdered Martins Palson because he had faint killing intent towards you. ] [You looted an assistive-type Nanite.] [Ding! Talent triggered! 10,000x critical Reward! Mythic Item - Void Symbiote received]! With such powers, Ryver's insane path to revenge began!

Seun Adebayo’s ordinary life shatters when he’s chosen as one of 100 humans to ascend the Tower of Transcendents, a mystical structure holding the fate of the cosmos. Each of its 100 perilous floors tests his strength, intellect, and spirit, forcing him to confront his fears and ambitions. When Seun awakens the power to manipulate cosmic energy, he begins to realize his destiny: not just to stop the rise of the Primordial Evil but to ascend beyond mortal limits. As the trials push him to rediscover a different part of him. Seun’s climb will shape him into something greater—the god of the cosmos.

24-year-old Wáng Lěi navigates the challenges of being a young manhwa artist in a competitive industry. With dreams of publishing a hit series, he spends his days sketching characters and dreaming of romance. However, the reality of deadlines and expectations often leaves him drained and flustered. Amidst the chaos, Lěi's life takes an unexpected turn when he is partnered with Mei Lin (梅琳), a talented and energetic writer who has her own dreams of becoming a successful creator. Known for her wild ideas and unpredictable antics, Mei Lin often finds herself clashing with Lěi's more reserved and structured nature. Their working relationship is a constant back-and-forth of banter and awkward moments, making their collaboration both a source of frustration and unexpected chemistry.

Alistair Lockwood is a man of reason. A seasoned investigator specializing in missing persons, he prides himself on his ability to uncover the truth, no matter how deeply it is buried. But when he is called to investigate the disappearance of Lord Edgar Whitmore a reclusive aristocrat with a penchant for the occult, his world begins to unravel. Locked inside Whitmore’s study, Alistair finds more than mere evidence of a missing nobleman. Cryptic writings scrawl across parchment in languages that should not exist. Sketches of impossible geometry twist and shift when he looks away. As he delves deeper, Alistair awakens something ancient, something vast. A voice stirs at the edges of his thoughts, neither malicious nor kind, simply performing its function. A system offering knowledge beyond human understanding, skills that bend the very fabric of reality. But with every answer, the world around him grows stranger. Time slips. Faces change. The air itself hums with something unseen. The more he learns, the more the world distorts, revealing truths no man was meant to know. He is no longer just an investigator; he is a witness, a participant in something far greater than himself. But there is no turning back. Because the deeper he goes, the more he might come to understand that maybe Lord Whitmore did not simply disappear. Maybe he escaped….and Alistair may soon wish he had done the same.