Hellfire Mantle

A struggling businessman on the verge of bankruptcy finds himself drunk one night, only to wake up in the past—specifically, in 1943 London, amidst the chaos of World War II. This is an era of both immense danger and unprecedented opportunity. It is a time when the British Empire, once the unrivaled superpower where the sun never set, is finally witnessing the dusk of its dominion. Meanwhile, the United States is rising to claim the mantle of global leadership, reshaping the world's balance of power. This is the era where everything begins—where old rulers step down and new powers rise to take their place. This is the era where Pierre finds himself, an era filled with the kind of opportunity he never had before. A small, precious chance to rise, to become a giant, to seize the throne of power, to become a ruler, a world hegemon. --- Note: This is a good novel, but since it’s still new and I don’t have a proofreader, I’m currently relying on AI to catch errors. For now, my main focus is advancing the story, but I plan to come back later to polish the text, fix mistakes, and possibly even modify the plot if needed. I’d really appreciate it if you could leave notes on what you think should be changed or improved. Thank you! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad with the same name.

Unaware of the power within him, 16-year-old Edward Tuweku struggles to survive the trauma of an abusive father and relentless bullying at school. But everything changes when he uncovers a terrifying truth-he's no ordinary teenager. Edward is a werecreature, born of ancient magical bloodlines and gifted with the rare elemental powers of lightning and water. Marked by prophecy, he must navigate the murky waters of a war foretold thousands of years ago-one that could decide the fate of the world. As Edward dives into a life-threatening journey to uncover the hidden past of his family-secrets buried deeper than the Earth's mantle-he must also face an apocalyptic enemy from the shadows of ancient time. With the help of his newly discovered family and fiercely loyal friends, will Edward rise to end the war, or become the final casualty of a fate written long before he was born? Only fate holds the answer.

ASSEMBLE, DRAGONS! When Daniel, an unlucky yet sharp-witted young man from Earth, meets an untimely end, he awakens not in paradise—but before the fearsome, long-forgotten Devouring Dragon God. In a crumbling divine realm on the brink of extinction, the ancient god offers Daniel a choice: be reborn in a world of magic, dragons, phoenixes, and cultivation—or vanish into eternal nothingness. But there’s a price: he must take up the mantle of vengeance and resurrect the glory of the annihilated Dragon Clan. Their enemy? Not demons. Not mortals. Gods. At first, Daniel scoffs. Revenge against divine beings? Madness. But with the threat of oblivion looming, he accepts the pact—and in return, he’s granted three wishes that will shape his destiny. Reborn as the final Devouring Dragon, Daniel believes his journey will be a breeze. He’s wrong. This world doesn’t bend to will or fantasy tropes—it crushes the unprepared. Forged in the flames of hardship and absurdity alike, Daniel rises—not as a mere man, but as the harbinger of an ancient bloodline. Watch the birth of a legend. The Dragon who makes even Gods tremble. The last of his kind. The first of a new era. The one who will unite the forgotten dragons—Fire, Wind, Thunder, Dark—and mutate even mightier beasts like the Sword Dragon and beyond. He is the storm that cracks the heavens. He is the fire that scorches fate itself. He is the roar that silences worlds. He is the fangs that tear through destiny. He is the wings that shadow the sun. He is the wrath that devours time and gods alike. He is the beginning of dread… and the end of divinity. He is the Devouring Dragon. [WSA 2025 Entry] A/N: Shameless MC? Absolutely. No harem? You bet. Returning readers from “I Lost My Copy System and Awakened a Plundering System” will recognize the Originat energy. Expect dragons, madness, mayhem—and an MC who doesn’t know when to shut up (this happens in the later chapters) Support means everything! +1 Bonus Chapter for every 200 Power Stones +1 Bonus Chapter for every 100 Golden Tickets

* * * Identical twins Rhea and Rina St.Clair were once inseparable, their bonds so profound that they could finish each other's sentences. But on the day of their eighth birthday, a shadow fell over their connection. Rina, the bold and fiery twin, began to feel a deep-seated resentment towards her quieter, seemingly perfect sister. As Rhea basked in the warmth of affection and admiration, Rina's heart darkened with envy, transforming their once harmonious relationship into a battleground of jealousy and rivalry. As they approached college the stakes rise. Rina, desperate to carve out her own identity forces Rhea to adopt various characters including a tomboy-ish look, while she embraces her role as the glamorous princess. But when Aries Mantle, the school's notorious and handsome bad boy also Rina's secret crush enters the picture, the tension escalates.

Here is Felen. In this world, myriad intelligent races nurture the tree of life, with humans merely on the ascent. Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Demi-Humans, Sea Elves, Merfolk—all inhabit their secluded island cities, while the wilderness teems with settlements of Goblins, Hobgoblins, Orcs, Jackalweres, Gnolls, and diverse Monster Tribes. Each intelligent race meticulously tends to their affairs for survival and the perpetuation of their kind. From the Fairy Wilderness to the Shadow Plane, the Ether Plane, and the Starry Realm—countless planes entwine with the Material Plane, blending seamlessly. In their God Kingdoms, the Gods scheme and vie for worship, manipulating all beings as pawns in their cosmic game. Within the depths of the Hell Abyss, devils and demons whisper, lusting after mortal souls. An ancient evil lies dormant, awaiting the world's descent into another cycle of chaos. The echoes of the Giant Empire still resonate across this ancient land. The colossal shadows of Giant Dragons still darken the skies of this realm. Gaven, the Legendary Warrior reborn, assumes the mantle of Fate Reshaper, threading through the fissures of destiny. With his prophetic foresight, he charts a careful and strategic path, shaping a future of his own making and averting impending tragedy. Gaven embarks on an unorthodox journey of magic farming—Gnolls mine for him, Fairies tend his fields, and Giants lead his charges. For indeed, Magic Farming is the true road to supremacy. ... In this Lord's tale of Magic Farming, the narrative may unfold slowly, so please extend a measure of patience and support. Preparation is extensive, with a swift writing pace, ample drafts in reserve, and an unwavering commitment to integrity.

After being wrongfully accused and killed, a young man reincarnates into a superhuman society as a third rate villain named Don, whose biggest asset is his side-kick with mental issues. With few options available to him, Don accepts the mantle of his predecessor and must now not only survive in a new and dangerous world, but also conquer it.... **Congratulations, you have died and awakened the Supervillain Idol System.** **The path to fame, fortune and world domination is yours is take!!** **Disclaimer**: This work of fiction is set in an alternate reality and is purely a product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or events is entirely coincidental. The author has taken creative liberties with historical, cultural, and geographical elements to craft a unique and fictional world. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental

Reality is unraveling. As dimensions begin to merge, ancient forces of Chaos and Order prepare for war. In the heart of this convergence, an ordinary young man - Kassian - unexpectedly inherits the Mantle of Eternity. But Kassian is no savior. He is the living embodiment of his own aspect - the flaw in the system. And now that the darkness within him has awakened with a will of its own, the question is no longer who will win... It’s whether darkness will remain passive as it always has, or take a stand - to destroy, to restore, or to return everything back to the original state.

“Mine. You” his crooked words said in a deep voice, carrying a hint of evilness echoed through the silent hall. As he gazes at the petite woman he trapped in his arms, he saw her beautiful dark whirlpool eyes flashing in extreme brilliance. Her dark eyes flickered, instead of being scared, she stared right into his dangerous bloody red eyes, chuckling lowly while raising her brows in provocation, “Can you make me though?” _ Chaira Traus spent her first life being bullied by her classmates, used as a cash cow by her friends, abused by her family and in-laws and treated as a plaything by her fiancée. She was used and exploited for all her use before she was left with nothing. Going back home while walking after being dropped off in the middle of the road by her fiancé, her unlucky first life ended with the bus running frantically towards her. Being reborn again means she cannot live in the same sequence as in her first life, focusing herself to study hard in everything to slap everyone faces with grace, she found herself studying medicine, hacking, business, martial arts calligraphy and even was able to enter the underground business without any hesitation, as long as she can study it, she studied and entered it. Mastering those things in 10 years, she was about to take things to the next level when she found out… she died, again, from over studying things. At the age of 45, she was without a husband and any heir to take on her mantle. Before she was to grieve her ridiculous death that happened for the second time, she was reborn for the third time. This time, Chaira vowed that she will not die because of ridiculous events. For this life, she will do the things that she can’t do on her past two life, she will have an heir, countless heir that would take on the skills she studied hard on her second life, as for husband? Who needs that. Adopted babies to train are more desirable than having a kid with a possible cheating husband. But first, she got to solve this family first that were trying to marry her to a playboy.

In Abyssal Realm, there are 2 realms, The Void and the Hellfire. Void is the last stand, the Haven, of those banished infernals from the surface who doesn't want to perish in Hellfire Realm that's when Rogue Infernals forces their way to the Kingdom ruled by a Royal blooded ruler. One day, its ruler, the Void King, vanished from the Void. With no ruler and sole protector of the Kingdom, the realm is driven to total chaos. Where could be the Void King be? What happened to him?

Damien Cross, a 19-year-old college student, is a loner with a sharp tongue, a crazy sense of humor, and a temper hotter than a volcano. He’s smart, sneaky, charming when he wants to be, and dangerously unhinged when he's pissed off. Life hasn’t been kind—he grew up an orphan, losing his mother to illness and trusting no one but himself. One fateful day, Damien dies saving a child from a speeding truck. But death isn't the end. He wakes up in a fiery domain, face-to-face with a gorgeous and powerful Fire Goddess. Impressed by his bravery—and maybe a little amused by his chaotic personality—she offers him a second chance at life… but this time, in a fantasy world as her chosen Fire Mage. There's just one catch: even at Level 1, Damien is completely overpowered. Thrown into a new world, Damien awakens under a tree in a lush forest, and from there, his explosive journey begins! From joining an adventurers' guild to exploring dungeons, battling ancient beasts, and toppling corrupt nobles and churches, Damien's chaotic energy turns the world upside-down. He makes friends (some willingly), helps villages and kingdoms, and draws the attention of royals, demon queens, slaves, goddesses, and more—forming a powerful (and slightly chaotic) harem along the way. But while he's romantic, goofy, and occasionally kind, he's no hero. He's an antihero who answers to no one. With a love for food, fights, and fiery destruction, Damien lives for adventure. But when those he cares for are threatened, his rage burns hotter than hellfire—literally turning enemies to ash. Get ready for a wild mix of action, comedy, romance, political chaos, misunderstandings, and a whole lot of fireballs. Will Damien become a legend? Or a cautionary tale whispered by those still smoldering from his wrath? Either way, the world will remember the name... Damien Cross – The Explosive Overpowered Fire Mage!

After leaving earth in a pathetic way, Asher finds his soul in the body of a baron's bastard son. As the last surviving member of the Ashbournes, Asher must take up the mantle and build his territory or die in the jaws of a beast or the blades of hungry nobles greedy for his territory. Luckily, he did not enter this man-eat-man world without support. [Ding! Soulbinding successfully completed.] [Would the host like to upgrade your bronze-ranked butler to a powerful silver-ranked swordsman? Yes or No.] ............. https://discord.com/invite/8Ufe4789YX

Plucked out of his mundane life, Kai Nightshade has been chosen to take on the mantle of a Time-keeper, beings who are bestowed with extraordinary power, in order to protect their reality from the wrath of Temporal Leviathans, monsters that exist beyond the plane of reality and cause chaos and destruction as they please. Will Kai be able to successfully take on his role, or will he have to face a fate worse than death?

The world fell into silence—not from war among nations, nor from a plague born of nature, but from something far more sinister. It began with the rise of a blood-red moon—a grim omen that marked the downfall of civilization. In its wake came the infected: monstrous, ravenous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger, attacking every living thing in sight. But humanity wasn't finished yet. From a distant future, a final gambit was launched—a system designed to choose one last leader. A commander. A savior. When the system finally reached its chosen host, his response was simple: “…The hell is this?” Dragged back into a life he thought he’d left behind, the reluctant commander is forced to become something he’s long despised. And yet, he chooses to take up the mantle—not out of duty, but for reasons of his own. He doesn’t care about being humanity’s last hope. He doesn’t want to be a hero. What he wants… is the truth. To tear through the lies. To uncover who—or what—threw him into this twisted mess. And to put a bullet through the head of anything that stands in his way. Disclaimer: 1. English is not my first language, which may affect the phrasing and grammar throughout the novel (Which bring us to point 2). 2. I wrote this story with the help of AI tools and translation software to assist in the writing process. 3. This is my first attempt at writing a novel, so please keep expectations in check—I’m still learning. 4. This project is a bit of an experiment. If it doesn’t gain much interest or feedback, I may decide to drop it.

When war finally ended, the Arcadians sought retribution from the nightmares they had suffered from demonkind. A noble Princess had taken her mother's mantle in order to uphold peace between the two races so humanity could co-exist with their fellow demons in a kingdom without strife, but war paved the road to peace in blood and such path is but a fragile thread awaiting to be ignited by the flames of hatred. Another great war awaits, but will she be able to avert it? Second iteration of the Knight's Fate saga chronologically speaking. Yes I'm starting from the second because the first was an utter failure when I tried to write it, it just didn't fit the mood of a fantasy novel unlike this one. Though don't worry this doesn't mean you can't enjoy this one before I write the first. This is the first story I've actually published so I appreciate any feedback, be it good or bad just let me know what you think.

Abraham is a lonely and weak vagabond who traverses a world full of magic and monsters. But when he's gifted a sacred attribute from a shady chalice in a temple, everything changes. Pulse floods into him at a level that shouldn't be possible. And now, he's hunted by monsters and beings of almost divine power.

“Have you ever wished that a truck would hit you and you would transmigrate into a world filled with swords and magic? Perhaps you wished that you would be a hero, defeating the villains, protecting the land, and receiving all sorts of admiration and love from the people. I would give you one piece of advice. Perish that thought.” -Ravi West *** Ravi West was a hero of indisputable esteem. As a Sentinel, he traveled the Realms, killing villains and saving entire civilizations. His job was everything to him. Until Luxor. Luxor changed everything. Luxor changed him. Ravi was done. The tiredness etched into his bones. He laid down his mantle and vanished. He chose the most boring planet in his memory for his retirement, except this Earth was not like the one he remembered- Nests, monsters, superheroes, and villains filled the streets but that was not his business. He has a plan, a quiet, uncaring life filled with wine, food, and books. But the New Captain at the Bureau seemed to enjoy shattering all his carefully laid plans. He was the most annoying person Ravi had ever met, blonde hair, the most beautiful blue eyes, and a sunny smile, the righteous Arlen Sinclair constantly got involved in cases much bigger than him, dragging Ravi along into his Shenanigans. **** Grumpy, Cynic Shou who doesn't care if the world burns× Golden Retriever, Righteous Gong who is the first to bring the bucket to save the burning world. #Foundfamily #Sliceoflife, #crime, #mystery, #Superheros, #OverpoweredMc, #Protagonistfallsinlovefirst #MutualPampering #Powercouple #Superpowers #Cooking #Farming #yaoi #Detectives #Villains [This book is participating in the WSA contest] Disclaimer: The book cover to be taken down at owner's request.

Meet Ash, Princess Aishwarya from the Island of Kalai, the eldest daughter, the only daughter in generations, born into a family of moderators. A special kind of human that served as moderators between the natural and the supernatural world. Ash was trained to be queen from a very young age. Well versed in the art of politics, war, negotiations, people, manners, manipulation, swords, archery, guns, magic, supernatural studies and more. However, her life turns upside down when her mother, a healer, the only healer on the island passes away, and a dark calamity begins forming on top of her island, the island needs a new healer. While she takes up the mantle behind her grieving father, her father backstabs her with a marriage proposal that would kick her out of the island and crown his brother the throne. Her brother, who has only ever lived a kind, carefree life honing his magic is now the king, and she is a roadblock her father wants to remove from the path. To save herself and to stop that power imbalance her proposed marriage would cause in the supernatural world, Ash enrolls into the most prestigious university across the Atlantic. Supernatural University. Standing at the university gate, she feels lost. ---------------------------------- Free To Read ---------------------------------- Disclaimer: The image is AI (worked hard on finding an AI model that was ethical to the extent possible in the AI age) If and when I get paid for any of these stories, I will get a professional artist to do the work and take this down. Until then, this is it.

Earth a world with few living beings on it with just four cities on the whole planet and only one hundred and fifty people in each. There lives a boy from the race known as Raw Zeons, his name Shirogane, his origins unknown from everyone who surrounds him. His only family is the one that found him when he arrived on Earth some Humans each with their own unique fighting styles and one master Torino, now they must seek aid and answers while also trying to survive the many other beings with different interests but this does not mean they are evil no, it just means they are on a different path, evil is just a point of view of one person from another person. Truly there is no such thing as either good people or evil people just people who either share your interests or have their own. Who's interests will reach their finally only the future knows... Cursed: Earth's defenders will have seven sagas, with four being in part one and the remaining three being in part two Once the ending of Cursed: Earth's defenders has been published the sequel known as Cursed: Apocalypse will be published Cursed: Earth's defenders is apart of a six part series each covering the curse mark story. I will publish two chapters a week at 6pm BST, on Wednesday and Sunday I am planning on releasing chapters detailing all the little things such as the many curses and races but this will be something that is done alongside the larger stories, I will release these during the end of each saga. This series is also being published on Wattpad I am also starting to publish the curse mark story on RoyalRoad.com https://www.royalroad.com/profile/469061 Please comment suggestions and any feedback you have on how to improve for the next chapters.

In a world once protected by the eternal Guardian God, peace shattered when the deity met an inexplicable and untimely death. With the divine order broken, the land plunged into chaos. From the ashes of tranquility, a trial known as "The Stage" was born—a brutal contest where the most powerful beings of creation vie to shape the future. Constellations, ancient entities from across myth and legend, descend from their celestial realms to offer their blessings, each seeking to crown their chosen vessel as the next Guardian God. A new age teeters on the brink, its fate hanging on the outcome of this grim selection. Amid the strife, a lone figure rises—blessed by an unnamed Constellation, shrouded in mystery. Burdened with the mantle of destiny, this vessel must navigate a world consumed by power struggles, betrayal, and the looming shadow of an ancient secret, all while contending for the right to rule as the new Guardian God.

In the vast world known as Boundless Spirit, at the very heart of the land, lies the Jade Heaven Continent, the most spiritually abundant and central hub of cultivation. Yet, amidst this flourishing civilization of cultivators, competition, strife, and warfare run rampant. The Sacred Land of the Immortal Stream, one of the greatest holy grounds, stands at the southernmost end of the Jade Heaven Continent. This place, brimming with dense spiritual energy, serves as a gathering ground for countless formidable experts. Han Ming, an outwardly unremarkable young man, conceals a past shrouded in mystery. In his previous life, he was a scientist who was falsely accused and met an unjust end. However, fate granted him a new beginning in this world of cultivation, bringing along the memories of his past life. He was also born with the Sacred Radiant Body, a physique of divine caliber. By all rights, his family should have cherished and nurtured him. But reality was cruel... He was raised solely as a vessel for the ancestral spirit of his family. Upon uncovering the grim fate that awaited him, Han Ming meticulously devised a plan to escape, faking his own death to sever all ties with his clan and embark on a new life alone. With intelligence, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination, he managed to enter the Sacred Land of the Immortal Stream. Though he started from the lowest rank, his unparalleled talent and profound comprehension allowed him to steadily climb the ranks. Eventually, he earned recognition as a true disciple and was accepted into the Pure Radiance Peak. But tragedy struck... During an expedition in search of the legacy of a Great Emperor, the disciples of Pure Radiance Peak were utterly annihilated. Both the senior disciples and the former peak lord perished, leaving Han Ming who had been in seclusion as the sole survivor. As a result, at just seventeen years old, he was forced to take on the mantle of the Peak Master of Pure Radiance. With his path fraught with enemies and relentless challenges, just as he turned eighteen, a mysterious system that had lain dormant within him finally awakened... [Ultimate Master System has automatically bound to the host.] ……………. In this world, the cultivation system is divided into thirteen major realms: Qi Control, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Formation, Body Integration, Nirvana, Heavenly Cavern, Saint, Saint King, Saint Emperor, Half-Emperor, and Great Emperor. Each major realm is further divided into nine sub-stages. I am the author of this story and plan to publish it on three platforms: Webnovel, ScribbleHub, and Royal Road.

At 19 years old, Kael cast out and condemned for the blood in his veins vowed to return and rain his wrath upon those who turned their backs on him. But vengeance cannot be seized empty-handed. Before he can challenge the powers that exiled him, Kael must survive a journey no one dares attempt: a descent into the heart of the sea to claim that which must never be approached, let alone taken the Crown of the Sea. Only by mastering its power the mantle of the Abyssborn can he rise as more than an outcast. Only then can he become a storm the world will never forget.

In the transcendent realm of Elarion, where the very fabric of existence is woven with light, creation unfolds as a divine ballet of cosmic wonder. At the dawn of time, the Supreme Light ignites the Divine Flame—a brilliant torrent of celestial energy that sculpts vast cities of silver and gold, luminous rivers that sing, and soaring spires that pierce endless skies. In this majestic tapestry, balance, beauty, and boundless hope are born. The Rise of the Divine Triumvirate From the radiant embers emerges Seraphael, the first angel, his presence a beacon of unwavering duty and solemn honor. Clad in armor that reflects the ancient wisdom of the cosmos, he listens intently as the Supreme Light bestows upon him the sacred charge of protecting Elarion. His stoic countenance and quiet resolve set the cornerstone of divine order—a mantle of justice that will guide the realm through trials yet unseen. In the playful dance of creation, Azriel makes his entrance. His eyes sparkle with mirth and insight, and his ease with humor contrasts with the weighty destiny shared by his peers. Azriel’s laughter rings through the celestial corridors—a gentle reminder that even in the most serious moments, a spark of levity can illuminate hidden truths. His subtle, wry observations hint at an innate understanding of fate’s capricious nature. Then there is Liora, whose spirit burns with the intensity of compassion. She is not merely a warrior but the beating heart of Elarion, destined to champion the cause of love and sacrifice. Adorned in ever-shifting hues of crimson and gold, Liora feels every triumph and every sorrow of the realm as if they were her own. Her passionate nature assures that the angels’ strength will always be tempered with empathy, binding them together in the face of encroaching darkness. The Seed of Rebellion Yet, amid this harmonious awakening, whispers of discontent echo at the fringes of light. Malakar, once a devoted angel, begins to question the unyielding decrees of the Supreme Light. His initial doubts snowball into a fierce defiance that resonates with others who crave the freedom to choose their own destinies. When Malakar and his followers elect to forsake Elarion’s warm embrace, they are cast into an abyss where divine radiance falters. There, twisted by betrayal and sorrow, they are reborn as demons—a stark counterpoint to the celestial purity they once embodied. The Looming War As the first omens of darkness stir, the celestial host is forced to confront not only an external threat but the inner turbulence of doubt and loss. Guided by a prophecy etched into the very essence of existence, Seraphael, Azriel, and Liora rally the forces of light. Their campaign transcends a mere clash of might—it becomes an epic odyssey to reclaim the sanctity of creation and to reconcile the shattered echoes of what they once knew. Battles rage across the luminous plains of Elarion and beyond, where the armies of angels must grapple with their own frailties and the haunting allure of the fallen. As each confrontation unfolds, the heroes discover that the true conflict lies not just in defeating the demons, but in harmonizing the myriad facets of their being—honor, humor, and heart. The Final Confrontation In the ultimate crescendo, the celestial and the abyssal collide in a battle that sears the heavens and stirs the soul. Against the backdrop of a cosmos in turmoil, the combined spirit of the angels—fortified by their diverse strengths and deep, emotional bonds—rises to reclaim their destiny. Victory is not handed down by fate, but forged through sacrifice, unity, and the resilient affirmation that even in darkness, the light of compassion endures.

After his kingdom falls to a dark army, Prince Ori barely escapes with his life. Stripped of his home and burdened by a fractured Mantle, he wanders in exile—until fate forces him to fight again. With unlikely allies, he seeks to reclaim his throne and unravel the secrets behind the enemy's unnatural power. But to do so, he must first master the Mantle… before it masters him.

Humanity ended the world. The System just watched. Yin Zhou was broken long before the apocalypse. A ghost in his own skin—unloved, unnoticed, forgotten. When the sky tore and the dead began to walk, it wasn’t salvation that reached for him. It was the voice. [System Integration Complete] Welcome, Candidate. Contract Bound: Demon-Type – Blood Warlock Primary Link: Entity [Lilith] – Designation: Temptress-Class, Tier-6 Warlord (Infernal Plane) Power doesn’t come free. And this System doesn’t offer choices—only commands. Yin Zhou awakens to a world where pain grants experience, souls are currency, and madness is evolution. Guided by Lilith, his demonic interface and bound succubus, the Demon System feeds him quests soaked in blood, missions steeped in cruelty, and upgrades that demand sacrifice. But the deeper he obeys, the less human he becomes. Kill. Consume. Ascend. The rules are simple. The cost is everything. Now a Blood Warlock, Yin Zhou becomes a vessel for carnage. The more he levels up, the louder the whispers grow—System alerts merging with delusions. Lilith claims to serve, but her smile hides centuries of damnation. And the System? It watches. It waits. It wants him broken. This isn’t a story of survival. It’s a descent. A transformation. A warlock forged in hellfire, led by a System that thrives on the ruin of souls. Humanity can burn. Yin Zhou is leveling up.

“Why struggle, you ask? What drives people forward, what is valuable enough for one's will to prevail? Have you ever stopped to reflect on the weight of your decisions, on the exact moment when things began to fall apart? You may never know where you went wrong, or if there was ever a right path. But here you are, the last vestige of humanity, moving not for hope or redemption, but driven by the stubborn will to defy those who destroyed your world. So you will fight, you will fight just to antagonize those beings who ruined everything you loved. Is that spark of defiance enough? Is that spark of defiance a worthy purpose to carry to the end? In a world on the brink of destruction, Lucien, the last survivor of humanity, faces his end surrounded only by the ruins of what was once a thriving civilization. Having lost everything and consumed by despair, a twist of fate takes him back to the past immediately after his death. Armed with the mysterious Gaia system, Lucien refuses to repeat the mistakes of the past and once again assume the mantle of hero. In his new beginning, he decides to operate from the shadows, becoming the unexpected variable that could alter the timeline and save humanity from its tragic fate. With renewed powers and steely determination, Lucien seeks to change the future and search for the answers he couldn't get in his previous life, facing challenges that test not only his strength but also his will to remain hidden in a world that constantly pushes him toward heroism.”

The world spat on him because he betrayed humanity and took the side of darkness. His executioner was his best friend and his lover stood on one side, her eyes hollow and devoid of any sympathy. Every single one desired him to vanish. However, the moment his pitiful life came to an end he found himself getting summoned by a Goddess. Kneeling on the ground and requesting for his help, [For the last time, please wear the mantle of our champion again. This world needs you, Clarsen.] So she said. The world would be pushed under the darkness of death again, and this time there would be several chosen warriors there to save the world. Yet, despite all that, the eldest Goddess was begging for his support. "Fine, I will do it myself." ******** Additional tags: Strong to stronger, ruthless MC, kingdom building, limitless mana, possessive characters, regressor, transmigrator, obsessive love. ********* A/N:- Give the story a read until it goes through a time skip. I request you to pass the judgment after that.

Ten years ago, the imperial palace was shattered when Ruanlin, beloved son of King Zhongfu, was stolen away in the dead of night by a dark cult. They spirited the young prince to an ancient temple, where they planned to sacrifice the boy to the demon king, Varis. Despite his efforts to save his son, King Zhongfu arrived too late. Sensing an opportunity, Varis offered a bargain: he would restore the prince to life and allow him to grow up in the mortal realm, but on his eighteenth birthday, the demon would return, and Ruanlin would be bound eternally to Varis as his bride. With no choice but to accept, King Zhongfu sealed his son's fate. Now, one month after Prince Ruanlin's eighteenth birthday, the shadow of that terrible promise looms. Soon, Varis will come to collect his due... and Ruanlin will have no choice but to accept his destiny.

***“Drakon—” “Say it again,” I growled, biting the lobe of her ear. Her real name for me, the one she’d whispered the night we'd spent together in New Orleans—not “Dragon,” but the Creole curse that meant storm-bringer. She gasped, her hips grinding against me. “Asshole—” I groaned, capturing her mouth once more. The kiss was a match to kerosene, igniting a fire that threatened to consume us both. Her hands fisted in my hair, lips parting with a gasp I swallowed whole, a taste of lemongrass and rebellion. She tasted like rage and every bad decision I’d ever craved—and Dios mío (My God), I was drowning in her. *** --- In the swamp-rotted heart of Alabama, Drucilla Drakes survives by two rules: stay silent, stay scarred, and never let Louise—her Bible-thumping, belt-wielding captor—catch her hoping for more. But when a schoolyard ambush leaves her bleeding under a stranger’s leather jacket, invisibility becomes a death sentence. Enter Dragon Morales, New Orleans’ most notorious runaway—a cartel prince turned outlaw mechanic with gasoline-stained knuckles and a bounty on his head. He doesn’t do heroics; he does survival. But when he finds Dru in a ditch, her back lashed raw and eyes blazing hellfire, he sees a mirror of his own damned soul. And he can’t look away. Their bond is a lit fuse. Dragon’s father—Colombia’s cartel kingpin—wants Dru dead. Louise, armed with voodoo rituals and the wrath of Marinette, the loa who feasts on chaos, wants her broken. The only allies? The Lou Nwa, a bayou biker gang trading in bullets and black magic, and Papa Legba, the crossroads spirit who offers Dru a deal: “Her soul or yours.” But the bayou’s traps are relentless: - Dragon’s father hunts his son with a price on his head. - Big Danni, Dru’s estranged uncle and Lou Nwa leader, demands loyalty as his gang fractures. - Marinette’s magic twists allies into puppets, their strings slick with swamp rot. And then there’s Dragon—hands that mend engines and break bones, lips that taste like whiskey and run. He swears he’s too ruined to love her. Dru knows she’s too shattered to let him. But in the swamp’s choking heat, where bullets sing and loas whisper, desire is a grenade neither one can dodge. As they blaze through the Deep South’s underbelly—cursed bayous, cartel blood feuds, and safehouses reeking of betrayal—they’ll face more than bullets. Dark magic seeps into old wounds. Family secrets unravel like nooses. And the line between protector and predator shatters. Dru doesn’t need saving. She needs fire. And Dragon? He’s got a lighter, a death wish, and a heart that won’t quit beating for her. **Warning:** This is not a fairytale. It’s bayou smoke and switchblade kisses, saints and sinners colliding where the road meets the ruin. Contains graphic violence, explosive passion, and a love story that burns hotter than a Molotov in a meth lab. Will they raze the South to ashes? Or become the sacrifice the crossroads demands?

Welcome to the world of Saine a land bathed in blood and holy fire! When Hazel Spree finds a man in the river, her quiet frontier life is shattered as she's thrust into the greater world of Saine, Where the battle between the goddesses, Solaris, Minerva and Elfania rages. Her only way to survive this adventure is to harness the power of her newly acquired curse, hellfire. Can she survive long enough to remove the curse or will she become a demon before its too late? And just who is Sixas? The cause of all this?