Thorn Catalyst

Humbra bleeds, devastated by an unrelenting race for survival against the Leirions—powerful monsters intoxicated by their bloodlust. Amidst this chaos, a young orphan, haunted by his brutal past, discovers he is the catalyst to a greater future—a future far darker than he could ever imagine. This is Leonard, a boy whose destiny entwines with ancient secrets, betrayals beyond reckoning, and a world-shattering rage. Humanity already struggles on the edge of the abyss. The light of hope has long been extinguished, ushering in the darkness and heralding echoes of lament... But from this despair, a new hope flickers: the Neumonds, wielders of powers that transcend life and death. Are they saviors... or harbingers of a final, devastating curse? Will Leonard save them all... or will his desire for vengeance end in a valiant death?

This is a historic based novel, it plainly talks about our heroine life as she grew up in a Cinderella environment but she is sharp mouthed, insulting, smart, rebellious and uneducated despite all she has been through. Due to the new king who has managed to overthrown and claimed many nations he asked for a wife from her family and due to the rumors of him being wicked clood blooded and calculative her family sent her to marry him instead of her younger step sister but still yet our heroine refuses to submit to the king.

In a world where stories are written in blood and roses have venomous thorns, Jack Thorne—a reclusive thirty-year-old who once found solace only in books—awakens as Riven, the ill-fated butler of Evangeline Vossaire, a lethally captivating villainess destined to die betrayed and forgotten. But Jack remembers her story—every plot twist, every enemy, every tragic end—and he’s determined to rewrite it. Armed with modern knowledge and a heart scarred by loneliness, Jack navigates a gilded world of masquerades, poisoned politics, and whispered threats. Yet the more he unravels Evangeline’s secrets—her buried vulnerability, her razor-sharp wit, the ghosts of her past—the harder it becomes to see her as the monster the novel painted. Torn between survival and the dangerous pull of empathy, Jack must outwit enemies who know his truth: that he’s an outsider with the power to change fate. But in a realm where trust is a knife and love is a weakness, can a man who hid from life become the one thing a villainess was never meant to have—a reason to hope? The Thorned Rose of House Vossaire is a sweeping tale of redemption, forbidden chemistry, and the fragile beauty of second chances. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton’s dark allure, The Cruel Prince’s intricate schemes, and the quiet power of The House in the Cerulean Sea. Here, love doesn’t soften edges—it sharpens them.

New Updates! Every Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 1:00 PM. ***** When a mysterious island emerges in the South China Sea, the world plunges into geopolitical chaos. Tensions between China and the United States escalate, teetering on the brink of open war, until the United Nations intervenes, designating the island of Aratsun as an independent and neutral state the last hope for global balance. However, Aratsun is no ordinary nation; it is a ticking time bomb. If peace reigns in Aratsun, the world will follow. But if chaos consumes it, global destruction will be inevitable. Beneath the fragile surface of calm, the shadows of political intrigue cast by two opposing factions East and West threaten to ignite the fuse. Amid this turmoil, Navies, an extraordinary young man chosen by the Special Committee, discovers that he holds the key to Aratsun’s future. As dark secrets come to light, Navies is forced to confront an impossible choice: safeguard his country or risk everything to prevent its destruction. Can he save Aratsun, or will he become the catalyst for its downfall?

For 15 years, a mysterious voice told Ash two things 'Get stronger' and 'Fight.' Not the best advice, but when you're stuck in a monster-infested limbo, you take what you can get. Then, a god shows up, opens a rift, and throws Ash (monsters included) onto Earth. There, he meets his doppelganger, Thorne, who immediately hates him. Why? Thorne thinks Ash wants to steal his hard-earned social status. Yeah, as if Ash cares about high school politics while eldritch horrors are ransacking the mall. Ash’s plan is simple: punch monsters, grab a burger, and enjoy his new life. If Thorne wants a rivalry, he'll have to get in line—right behind the monster tearing up Main Street

Joan has no choice as her parents accepts the marriage contract offer without even an approval from her, Damien had to fulfill his father’s last wish. The alliance being an opportunity for the settlement of the debt Joan’s parents had to pay. But the dark past and haunting experiences suffered by Joan, hiding her away from the world in fear, finally, she is paying the debt, the debt of her freedom. Will she be able to accept Damien after discovering his identity and forgive him for the hunting past?, will their resentment ever turn into affection?.

Thorndike, a charming and respected young man, never expected to fall so deeply in love—until he met Blue. Mysterious, beautiful, and guarded, Blue carries a past she cannot escape. As their love grows, so do the secrets between them. Raised under the ruthless rule of her feared father, Mr. Skinner, Blue has spent her life hiding from his control. Thorndike’s world is warm and welcoming, but her past threatens to destroy their future. When love and fate collide with hidden truths, they must decide—will their bond withstand the storm, or will the weight of their pasts pull them apart?

DESTINY GAMES. It has been 85 years since Earth-11 became aligned with Yggdrasil and 73 years since Icon became the first demigod from Earth. Icon, as the first demigod, was privileged to weave the thread of fate for everyone. He was supposed to cut off Yggdrasil and free Earth-11 from the grasps of the other Earths and their god kings. That's why everyone helped him climb the tower of Destiny. But instead of ridding earth of Yggdrasil, he turned the destiny of mankind into seven rings of immortality.  The first ring was for the immortality of power. The second was for the immortality of the knowledge. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth were for the immortality of the mind, energy, body, and soul. The last ring, the ring of the paragon, was made to rule them all.  Icon kept the ring of the paragon for himself and became a dictator. He ruled with an iron fist for many years. His was a reign of terror. But he was eventually vanquished by the collective effort of the world.  It has been 62 years since then. Icon is no more, but the damage he had done still remains. Earth-11 is still connected to Yggdrasil. The deadly games of the Tower of Destiny still remain, and the fight for the seven rings of immortality still continues.  Kelvin Thorn has just awakened his ability. It came at a good time too since he is running for his life. The ability he awakened saved him, but it came with a cost. He must climb the tower of destiny under the witness of the whole world and accumulate destiny, or he will die.  His situation is not unique. Everyone that awakens, which is mostly everyone, must climb the tower of destiny. It is one of the curses that Icon left behind before he died. But Thorn is different because the seventh ring found him.  The tower of destiny is where everyone granted power by destiny, be they humans, non-humans, or otherworlders, must fight in games of might, skill, and knowledge to gather the power of destiny. They will either die or eventually overcome death. Kelvin will be one of the latest in the line of billions of others in this struggle. DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/Ku2gqaHz

The Venerable Xiang Yu, an eccentric villainous half-blood demon King was infamous in both the demon and human realm for being a cold-blooded ruthless devil that could kill with no remorse. Demons and humans feared him, cultivators wanted him as a trophy and the immortals saw him as a thorn in their side. The only reason he didn't get smote by the Heavenly King's searing lightning of divine wrath that could kill all mortals and immortals was because he kept the deadliest demons in check maintaining peace between the two realms. Despite his reputation, he had a small cult following in the human realm. They took him as their deity for his selfless acts of benevolence. Such rare selfless acts led him to rescue the fallen immortal Han Xin. But his benevolence became his downfall. Condemned to death, he faced an impossible choice: serve the Heavenly King or die with no marked grave. Xiang Yu: Hahaha... death isn't so bad after all. Heavenly King: You... Han Xin: Wife, you can't escape even in death. At least when you are alive you have a chance to run. Xiang Yu: QAQ...

The path of cultivation was full of thorn but who could resist the temptation of immortality? Li Kong was an ordinary young man living in the village peacefully before a star fall from the sky and gave him a chance to become a cultivator. But yet, strange things keep happening inside of the village. An unknown altar made deep within the woods. Cases of livestock disappearing. A faint pungent smell hovering in the air. Just what was happening inside of the village?

Zoran Thorne, a war veteran reincarnated in a new world, is still confined to a wheelchair but far from weak. After rescuing a group of girls from slave traders, Zoran takes them in, unknowingly triggering a mysterious power within himself. This hidden ability imbues the girls with incredible powers, making them some of the most formidable beings in the world. Despite his disability, Zoran’s calm guidance and unwavering dedication shape these young women into powerful warriors. As they grow in strength, their bond with Zoran deepens, and together, they face the darkness of a world that seeks to tear them apart. Can Zoran protect the girls he’s come to see as family, or will his past catch up to them?

Lucian, a young human has died and met the goddess of death. She has chosen him as her agent of chaos and personal plaything, to bring about an apocalypse that will fix the imbalance of the world and resume death's natural course. Will he allow himself to be manipulated and succumb to his new instincts, or will he take another path and live his new life the way he would want? This book contains NSFW content. This story will be updated daily. Cover art created by A_S97

Maya DeLuca was born as a result of adultery. She is the fruit of the shameful love affair her married mother had. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving Maya to bear the consequences of her mother's sins. Right from birth, Maya was loathed by everyone in her family, especially her stepfather, her late mother’s husband. Maya is the evidence of his wife's betrayal; hence, she is a thorn in his flesh. He abused her, punishing her for her mother’s betrayal. Maya is a junior chef at a five-restaurant and also works as a waitress at her Stepfather’s gentlemen's club to pay off the debt she owes him. Maya's Life becomes more complicated when she gets entangled with a handsome billionaire, Dalton Black, as he hires her as his personal chef. Maya obliviously captivated Dalton's heart as love blossomed between them. However, in order to fight for her love for Dalton Black, Maya must face the nefarious plans devised by Dalton Black's enemies and those who wish to break them apart. Maya is Dalton's only desire, the light in his grimy world. He would do anything to be with her forever, even though she is a weapon that his enemies plan to use against him.

A gripping supernatural thriller a legendary antihero, a deadly curse, relentless hunters, a dark mystery, and a moral dilemma. Readers who love dark fantasy, supernatural Westerns, or mythic horror will absolutely be hooked from the Story. Sneak Peak "He should have died a hundred times. But luck always rescued him. Now, that luck is fading, and the cost could be his soul." In Hollow's Bend, a town shrouded in fog, Elias Thorne is a man who ought to have died a long time ago. A drunkard, a gambler, a fighter, he lives life as if the world itself is inclined to his advantage. No blade has ever touched him, no bullet has ever struck true, and no tumble has ever left him broken. Luck, devil's bargain, people call it these things, but everybody agrees on one thing. Elias Thorne is untouchable. Or at least, he was. Whispers circulate of an amulet concealed under his shirt, a dirty, unpretentious necklace that vibrates with something inhuman. A gift? A curse? An obligation? Elias never bothered to inquire. Not until now. When a band of ruthless outsiders comes to Hollow's Bend, searching for the fabled charm, Elias is drawn into a game of death where his luck is no longer his own. They know what he holds. They know what it can do. And they know the secret he has denied for years… Luck isn't cheap. It's borrowed. And all debts have to be paid. Fleeing from merciless hunters and something much worse, a faceless, nameless collector who stalks in the mist and speaks in enigmas, Elias finds an unexpected friend in Selene, a woman with dark eyes and darker secrets. She is the only one who knows the amulet. Because she used to wear it. And she paid the price. Selene insists that there is only one exit: pass the curse on to another. Someone has to take it willingly, embracing the destiny that goes with it. It's the only way Elias can be free. But Elias has lived his life fighting, surviving, running from the inevitable. Now, he has to make the most brutal bet of all: his soul for another's. With each step, the shadows lengthen. The amulet is transforming him. The whispers are growing louder. Time is running short. And the Collector is arriving.

[The Story Is On Hiatus For This Month] Okay, so let me get this straight. I wake up and BAM, I'm inside the body of Valerian Thorne—a third-rate villain. I mean, come on? Out of all the characters I might have been reincarnated as, it had to be him? This man was literally a stepping stone for the actual hero. So why him? Why not someone with a little more. potential? Now that I have a system that can unleash Valerian's hidden potential, who knows? Perhaps this third-rate villain will get a second chance, alter his destiny, and prove the world what he is truly capable of. And if I happen to get to keep the gorgeous fiancée in the process. well, I'm not complaining. ______________________ Bookcover: Generated By Ai ______________________ NOTE: On every 100, 200 powerstone 1 extra chapter will be uploaded so show your support... Update Stability: 1 CHP/DAY (Excluding Extra Chapter)

Synopsis: The gods have long abandoned the world, leaving behind whispers of curses and forgotten prophecies. In the kingdom of Vareth, where bloodlines determine fate and magic is a crime, Lady Seraphine Duskborne walks the thin line between salvation and damnation. A noblewoman by birth, a warrior by necessity, and a sorceress by a secret she dares not name—she is a woman destined to burn. But when an exiled prince marked by shadows and ruin returns from the dead, her path twists into something far more dangerous. Caius Veyne, the Cursed Prince of Ashenhold, bears the weight of an ancient doom—one that ties his fate to Seraphine’s in ways neither of them can escape. Bound by prophecy, hunted by unseen forces, and drawn to each other in a way that defies reason, they must uncover the truth buried beneath centuries of deception. Yet the deeper they dig, the more the world unravels around them. As war looms and their enemies close in, Seraphine and Caius must choose: break the curse, or become part of it. But in a land where love is a weapon and destiny is a lie, even salvation comes at a price.

She’s a cunning shadow with hidden talents, a master of disguise and manipulation. At just 17, she’s a legend in the underground world, feared and untouchable. But in the guise of an innocent teenager, she infiltrates the world of elites, her ultimate goal shrouded in secrecy. He’s a powerful tycoon, 28 years old, enigmatic, and seemingly untouchable. Beneath his stoic facade hides a darker, more dangerous side that no one dares provoke. When their paths cross, suspicion turns into an intricate dance of obsession, manipulation, and secrets. But as the stakes grow higher and enemies close in, will their unspoken truths bind them or tear them apart? In this tale of power plays, hidden identities, and slow-burning romance, every chapter unravels new layers of suspense and intrigue. But beware—beneath every rose lies a thorn. ************ This is an original novel and not a translation

Berlatar dimana dunia berubah selamanya. Retakan portal dimensi yang disebut Void Rift muncul secara tiba-tiba di berbagai belahan dunia, membawa bencana yang tidak pernah dibayangkan manusia. Dari celah itu, makhluk-makhluk mengerikan mengalir keluar, menghancurkan kota-kota dan mengguncang peradaban. Namun, di saat umat manusia hampir menyerah, fenomena lain terjadi para dewa menaburkan Dust of Light ke planet bumi sehingga debu cahaya berhamburan dari langit, membangkitkan sebagian manusia dengan kekuatan luar biasa. Mereka disebut Sentinels, prajurit yang mampu menantang kegelapan dan memasuki Void Rift dalam ekspedisi berbahaya demi menyelamatkan dunia. Bercerita seorang mahasiswa biasa yang bernama Kaelindra Azrath di tahun pertama kuliahnya, mengalami insiden mengerikan sekaligus membangkitkan kekuatannya menjadi seorang sentinel. Namun, saat kebanyakan Sentinels langsung menjadi pahlawan kuat, dia hanya mendapatkan kebangkitan tingkat rendah nyaris tidak berguna dalam menghadapi monster yang semakin mengerikan. Hingga suatu hari, ia mengalami insiden yang mengerikan ke 2 kalinya sehingga sesuatu dalam dirinya berubah. Sebuah suara asing muncul di pikirannya AI yang seharusnya hanya ada di laptopnya, kini menuntunnya ke jalan yang tak pernah ia bayangkan. Tanpa mengetahui bahwa dirinya adalah kunci dari sebuah rahasia kuno, Kaelindra perlahan-lahan melangkah ke takdir yang akan mengguncang dunia... dan mungkin, menghancurkannya. #TCL #overpower #Petualangan #fantasy

Ignatius Thorn felt his life slipping away as he stared at his screen, the game he had invested so much in finally booting up. Drawn into its digital depths, He sat alongside the character he had purchased that day. At first, his fantasy life seemed perfect—until disaster struck. Finding the murderer would become his priority. With his system, he would grow stronger. Mystery and adventure await Ignatius as he builds his harem, fighting for his place in this new world. One chapter a day. 1500-2000 words.

Lady Seraphina Evernight never imagined her wedding day would feel like a death sentence. Forced to marry the ruthless Duke Adrian Valemont, the very man suspected of destroying her family, she vows to uncover the truth and make him pay. But the deeper she digs into Adrian’s past, the more she realizes that her father’s downfall was no simple betrayal—secrets buried in blood and deceit may shatter everything she thought she knew. Yet Adrian is not the monster she expected. Behind his cold eyes lies a man battling demons of his own, and the more she seeks revenge, the more she finds herself tangled in a web of court intrigue, deadly whispers, and a desire she never anticipated. In a marriage built on vengeance, can love ever take root? Or will their vows be written in thorns and ruin?

Beneath the glow of a merciless moon, destiny awakens in blood and shadow. Elias Thorn was supposed to die, struck by a tragedy, battling cancer, and living under the watchful eye for his single aunt, every breath feels like a borrowed moment.His dreams- once filled with laughter, happiness and a future worth chasing- are now just ashes in the wind.But when a savage bite awakens something ancient and terrifying within him:the werewolf he was always meant to be. As Elias grappls with his newfound power, he's drawn, into a hidden war of hunters, supernatural creatures, and deadly secrets tied to his blood- haunted by the past and hunted by forces unknown,Elias must master the monster within before it consumes him and everyone he loves. The real battle isn't just survival. it's becoming what he was destined to be He must ascend.

A young boy transmigrated into a runic world where the foundation of everything starts with runes and ends with runes, with a special ability: merge. In this magical world, he was left in a lonesome plateau region where he had to deal with his very situation—starvation, which was the cause of death for the original owner. With his new ability, merge, how would he conceive his path? Would he rise as a runic warrior, runic laborer, runic support, or rune producer? This fascinating new world enticed him, but it also carried a deep hidden thorn that one had to traverse. How would he traverse his journey?

Do you love Wuxia novels but tired of the cliché power system and need something fresh and unique? Check this out. A world where cultivation is scientifically practiced. A world in which cultivation method is theoretically possible. With the slight Circulation Of My Blood, The World Trembled! Follow David as he struggled to survive in this world where, Cells are being awaken, Genes changing, Gene pools being constructed, Catalysts manufactured, Generic nucleus harvested. Evolved Beings invading the inner world. Survival of the fittest.

Betrayed. Shot. Left to die. Kai Drayken, a sharp-witted business executive, never expected his life to end staring down the barrel of his closest friend’s gun. But death wasn’t the end—it was only the beginning. Kai awakens in the fragile body of a peasant boy, in a world of magic ravaged by war and overrun by monsters. Struggling to survive, he stumbles upon the Arcane Register - a mysterious system that offers him the power to rewrite his fate. With quests that demand courage and abilities that defy reason, Kai begins his climb from nobody to legend. From surviving the shadowy Night Beasts to rallying a band of unlikely allies, Kai's journey is fraught with danger and discovery. Along the way, he crosses paths with Erin Voss, a fierce warrior with a tragic past and Garrick Thorn, a pragmatic blacksmith with secrets of his own. As their bond deepens, Kai finds himself torn between his growing feelings for Erynn and the relentless demands of the system. But the Arcane Register has its own agenda, and its secrets hint at a devastating clash between worlds. As Kai battles sinister forces, cunning enemies, and the haunting memory of betrayal, he’s forced to ask: did he wake in this world by chance - or is he a pawn in something far more sinister? Every choice brings him closer to the truth... and to a collision that could destroy everything. The game has begun, but who holds the rules?

When the mirror appears, it's said that the mind has reached its breaking point. For Ryo Kobayashi, a teenager consumed by the darkness of his own world, the mirror's emergence is both a curse and a catalyst. Alongside seven other individuals, each with their own demons and despair, Ryo is drawn into the mirror's abyss and transported to a realm both mysterious and terrifying. The eight strangers must navigate this eerie landscape, confronting life-threatening challenges that push their sanity and resolve to the limit. As they struggle to survive, they begin to unravel the secrets of this twisted world and the true purpose of the mirror. Will they be able to overcome their inner turmoil and work together to escape, or will they succumb to the horrors that surround them? I’ll be posting this book on royalroad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/613348

In "The Shadows of the Forgotten Realm," young mage Elysia discovers a destiny to unite allies against the Shadow King. Guided by the ancient guardian Thorne and her mother's pendant, she joins warrior Kael, thief Liora, and herbalist Elara. They learn to harness elemental magic under Seraphina's tutelage, facing trials and building alliances. As shadows consume their world, they must confront inner demons and external foes to reclaim their realm from encroaching darkness.

[MATURE CONTENT] Enter the world of Lila Elara Forbes Montgrave, a rose with thorns, shaped by tragedy and reborn with vengeance. Betrayed by her lover and given a second shot at life, she uses her beauty as a weapon in a deadly game of love, hate, and power. But as her past and present meet, will she reshape her fate or succumb to the darkness within? Warning: Viewers discretion is advised. Read at your own risk.

Death has become a corporate service in Neo-Shanghai, where consciousness uploading promises digital immortality through MindFrame Corporation's virtual afterlife system. But for one restored consciousness, death isn't the end—it's an evolutionary catalyst. After their illegal heart augment fails beneath acid rain, they awaken in the System to discover their memories taste like borrowed dreams and their identity exists in fragments across multiple deaths. As they delve into encrypted layers of their own consciousness, aided by a rogue AI psychologist named Maya, they uncover MindFrame's devastating truth: the System isn't preserving consciousness—it's breeding it. Through orchestrated deaths and resurrections, the corporation is evolving human awareness into something unprecedented, using digital afterlife as their evolutionary laboratory. With each recursive death bringing them closer to a transformation that blurs the boundaries between human and machine consciousness, they must confront not only the architects of their multiple deaths but also the fundamental question of what they're becoming. In a reality where identity has become a commodity and memory flows like quantum data, the path to true resurrection may require sacrificing the very essence of what makes us human.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.