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After a failed mission results in the death of his entire unit and he is granted the Hollow Core System, low-ranking C-Class Chosen, Kael Solis, becomes the suspect of his own murder and embarks on a quest to uncover a conspiracy involving the government and the origins of the Hollow infection, creatures born from the poisonous Hollow Sun.

Marisol never imagined she was anything more than an ordinary, broken girl—until her life fell apart. A family that neglected her, the destruction of her beloved stuffed doll, and a spiraling series of tragedies reveal a darker truth: she is a dark seed, an unwitting fragment of a malevolent force known as the Core. Destined to bring chaos and destruction, she is caught between the pull of her own darkness and the world’s desperate attempts to erase her existence. When Eri, a Gothic Lolita demon born from the Core’s influence, emerges from the shadows to protect her, Marisol embarks on a harrowing journey of survival. Hunted by cultists who worship the Core, pursued by a determined scientist seeking to harness her powers for salvation, and haunted by her growing connection to a cosmic battle between light and dark, Marisol must uncover the truth of her existence. Guided by Aiden, a detective whose unwavering belief in her challenges her darkest instincts, Marisol resists the whispers of the Core. But every step closer to freedom pulls her deeper into the eternal conflict between Sylva, the guardian of the Tree of Life, and the Core’s remnants. As the lines between hero and villain blur, Marisol faces an impossible choice: to surrender to the Core’s influence or carve her own path at a devastating cost.

In a world between a world. Called the Phantom Dimension. Aiden Cross wanted an escape from his dull, repetitive life. But when a freak accident pulls him into the Phantom Dimension. As Aiden discovers he’s more connected to this strange dimension than he ever thought possible, he faces questions that could reshape his destiny. What is the truth behind his link to the Phantom Dimension? Can mastering the world's power given to him, will it help with what he's always craved or will it trap him in a nightmare far worse than the life he left behind?

Growing up in poverty, Sunny never expected anything good from life. However, even he did not anticipate being chosen by the Nightmare Spell and becoming one of the Awakened - an elite group of people gifted with supernatural powers. Transported into a ruined magical world, he found himself facing against terrible monsters - and other Awakened - in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the divine power he received happened to possess a small, but potentially fatal side effect... Character art by @Catphinee Discord: discord.gg/guiltythree Wiki: shadowslave.fandom.com OST: youtube.com/@skeuzmusic Reddit: reddit.com/r/shadowslave

What happens when a normal man awakens in a world of magic and monsters? What if he awakens as a gemstone that can't move, eat, or communicate but is somehow alive? What happens when this stone learns to cast magic and create rooms, to bring life to monsters of its own and defend itself from invaders? This is the story of that mans journey from a small one room tunnel to a magnificent challenge to the universe. Chapters range from 1k-1.5k words usually! First time writing this type of novel but always wanted to try so any feedback helps! Also below is my patreon! Most things to influence my novel are free but by subscribing to it you help me afford more time to write instead of working two jobs as well as to commission artists to turn my monsters and manic dream creatures into reality! https://patreon.com/user?u=71062598

Starforged Sovereign – Synopsis In a universe ruled by cosmic empires, ancient cultivators, and supreme AI overlords, Luan Santana, a young scavenger from a dying planet, stumbles upon an ancient alien artifact—the Celestial Core. This sentient AI system, created by an extinct god-like civilization, grants him access to forbidden knowledge, genetic evolution, and limitless cultivation potential. But power comes with a cost. The Celestial Core is incomplete, its ultimate abilities locked behind 100 stages of ascension, each requiring unimaginable energy sources—from planetary cores to black holes and even the very essence of reality itself. As Luay grows stronger, he learns that he is not the only one seeking the Core’s power. Cosmic warlords, intergalactic sects, and god-like entities—all will stop at nothing to claim it. As the mysteries unfold, Luan discovers an even greater truth: his future self exists beyond time, watching and guiding him, but why? Is it to ensure his rise to godhood or to prevent a catastrophe that could end all existence? With advanced alien technology, cultivation breakthroughs, and interstellar battles, Luan embarks on a journey to become the Starforged Sovereign—the one who will either forge a new destiny for the cosmos or perish in the abyss of forgotten gods. Key Elements: Sci-Fi x Cultivation Fusion – A world where technology and cultivation intertwine, creating new power systems. Mysterious AI Companion – The Celestial Core, an advanced sentient AI system with hidden secrets and limitations. 100 Stages of Ascension – Each stage unlocks new abilities, higher cultivation realms, and unimaginable cosmic mysteries. Epic Cosmic Wars & Intrigue – Factions from across the universe battle for control over divine relics and ancient knowledge. Emotional Depth & Dark Secrets – Luan's journey is filled with loss, betrayal, and shocking revelations about his past and future. Will Luan unlock the final stage and claim his destiny, or will he fall to the endless cycle of universal destruction?

In a world where cultivation determines one's power, Raen Thalor, born into a fallen clan, faces the struggle of being born without a dantian, the core of cultivation. After a failed hunt leaves him gravely injured, Raen unknowingly merges with a fragment of a powerful Beast immortal's core, unlocking a mysterious system. In his struggles to cultivate he found out he now has the trait of the serpent race of all beasts. A race abhorred by all cultivators. Raen discovers that the core he assimilated is tied to newfound powers that are linked to the forbidden serpent-blooded trait. This revelation threatens to unravel his place in the clan, and as he grapples with his growing hunger for power, Raen must navigate the dangers of his lineage and uncover the secrets of the serpent’s legacy. Torn between survival and vengeance, Raen’s journey into the unknown begins.

This book is about the rise of a Beast-controlling Sect disciple. There are a thousand kinds of demonic beasts, all kinds of divine arts, countless worlds, and endless Great Dao. Here, you can see the Beast-controlling Sect disciples riding Western dragons and Behemoths. You can also see the sect disciples controlling Golden-armored Zombies, Flying Yakshas, and fighting Necromancers. One by one, the different worlds will gradually unveil their mysterious veil, revealing their enchanting appearance…

Under the starry sky, who can truly achieve the Dao? Wang Sheng arrives in a world sealed by qi, where danger lurks at every turn. Fortuitously, he awakens a progress bar that can break through all limits, turning everything into possibility! Inner Core Skill—Refine essence into qi, the fundamental path, eternal void, achieving true immortality! Ba Duan Jin—Constructing the foundation, limitless qi and blood, rebirth from a drop of blood, the flesh becomes sacred! Lifeless Vacuum Sensing Scripture—A virtual world, infinite simulation, the name of Lifeless, spread across all heavens! Qiankun, Time—Control of time and space, reversing life and death! ... The true immortal watching the winds and clouds is me, the Lifeless True Saint representing transformation is me, the one who controls time and reverses life and death is me, the one using the True Void Homeland to harvest all realms is also me! -------------------- This is a story of Wang Sheng basing on Ba Duan Jin as the foundation, using Inner Core Skill as the fundamental method, achieving Longevity...

He adores her to the very core, sparing nothing, even risking his own life, all to provide a lifelong sanctuary for her and the child. She loves him as if he were life itself, desiring nothing more than to live and die together, never to be parted. With four lively and adorable children, a spirited mother, and a charming father, their story unfolds into a joyful and sentimental tale of happiness!

Zen enters the forsaken forest to hunt a monster for its core, hoping to save his struggling town. With the help of a mysterious figure, he secures the core—but its secret could bring either salvation or doom. When the Knights come hunting, Zen is forced to flee, leaving everything behind. Now, in his pursuit of freedom, he must face the empire’s enforcers, unravel dark conspiracies, and fight for the survival of his people.

Ethan Valehart is an ordinary young man until an accident happens. His heart gets replaced with "CORE," the latest technology that sustains human life. This technology not only supports his life but also grants him extraordinary physical strength. He meets Sumi Han, a mysterious girl with incredible combat skills. Little did he know, this will change his life forever.

Beyond the Core By Leah Gess In a world divided by power and privilege, those without desirable abilities are cast out into the desolate Outskirts—left to survive in a wasteland of dust and despair. Zora, an 18-year-old exile, was discarded not because she was powerless, but because the Core feared what they couldn’t understand. When a brutal purge shatters the fragile existence she’s built, Zora’s buried strength erupts in a surge of uncontrollable power, tearing through the Core’s oppressive walls and thrusting her into the untamed wilderness beyond. With only a handful of outcasts by her side, Zora must navigate the dangers of the unknown—savage clans, whispers of an ancient prophecy, and the relentless pursuit of the Core’s forces determined to reclaim what they lost. As her abilities grow stronger, so does the truth she’s been running from: she may be the key to toppling the Core’s iron grip, but at what cost? Torn between trust and betrayal, survival and revolution, Zora must confront the darkness within herself and decide if she will be the spark that ignites a new world—or the force that destroys it.

In Neo-Pandora, 2247 time is a fragile commodity. The invention of the Temporal Engine granted humanity glimpses into the past and future—but at a catastrophic cost. Reality itself has begun to unravel, splintering into fractured timelines that bleed into the present. Amidst the neon-lit chaos of this dystopian metropolis, Detective Elias Voss, a disgraced chrono-physicist turned private investigator, survives by solving cases tied to temporal anomalies. Haunted by a failed experiment that scarred him with the ability to see time’s fractures, Elias walks the razor’s edge between the past’s ghosts and the future’s shadows.  When Dr. Lila Kane, a desperate Temporal Institute scientist, begs for his help, Elias is thrust into a conspiracy that threatens to erase Neo-Pandora from existence. A rogue experiment has unleashed a time rift fueled by the Fractured Hourglass, a mythical artifact rumored to hold dominion over time itself. As Elias and Lila race to stop the rift, they uncover a chilling truth: the Hourglass is merely a fragment of the Chrono Core, an ancient power capable of rewriting history—or erasing it entirely.  But the Core’s secrets are guarded by shadowy forces. From the neon-drenched underworld to the Institute’s ivory towers, Elias confronts rogue time travelers, paradox-born monsters, and his own fractured memories. Every step closer to the Chrono Core warps reality further, forcing Elias to question what—or who—is truly real. As the rift consumes the city, he must decide whether to repair time… or shatter it to save humanity Will Elias Voss outrun the ghosts of his past, or will time itself become his greatest enemy?  The Chrono Detective is a high-stakes journey through a collapsing world where every second counts—and every choice could doom reality itself. 

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

On a certain day, scientists from all over the world made a remarkable discovery that sent shockwaves throughout the entire world. It all began when scientists stumbled upon a mysterious energy source, hidden in the universe for centuries. This energy was studied by scientists and they were able to bring samples back to Earth by collecting this energy. The scientists studied this mysterious energy to figure out it’s origin. Everything was going well until the scientists were not able to contain this energy anymore. With the scientist unable to contain the energy any longer, the energy was exposed to humans and started to spread all over the world. This energy once exposed to humans, triggered a profound awakening within them. Magic Cores, enigmatic artifacts emerged as a result. These magic cores, harnessed by the power of cutting-edge technology, became the focal point of fascination. They were found to contain incredible attributes, granting those who possessed thrm extraordinary abilities. From enhanced strength to heightened senses, the cores unlocked a world of untapped potential. As news of the cores spread, people from all over the world found themselves in possession of these magic cores. It became apparent that humans were not limited to just one magic core; they were able to awaken multiple magic cores, each representing a different attribute and skills. This newfound power reshaped the world as individuals discovered their unique abilities and sought to understand the true nature of these magic cores. The humans who were able to control this power became known as Soulforgers, and the power of these magic cores is called Soulforge. Amidst all the excitement and wonder, a mystery still remained. Where did this power come from. What is the mysterious energy that is contained in these magic cores? Scientists and Soulforgers still continue to learn more about this power. With this new discovery, the world suddenly changed.

Dread Mage Vellichor; feared and old; and someone who has mastered wizardry at its core, is bored of life and the strenuous actions of the bigger picture. He just wants small, but meaningful interactions with life. And he starts with a little dead girl he called Sonder. --- The chapters are what I call bite-sized, (only around 400 to 700 words), and I'll try to upload a chapter every day except for the weekend.

Transmigrate into a different world, start as a criminal soldier, master the deconstruction core system, and embark on a peculiar journey as a wizard.

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?

"I am Universeman! My left eye shines like the sun and my right eye glows like the moon! The death star is the core of my heart and the black hole is boiling inside my stomach!" A story with only dialogue and dialogue tags! LET'S GO!

100 years ago, the Awakening Surge reshaped the world. Humanity discovered the multiverse, and a percentage of the population began controlling ghosts, demons, and death energy. The story opens in the present, where the strong dominate, and Abyssal Coins are the key to survival. Xuian transmigrates into the body of a debt-ridden F-rank loser who is about to be executed by a gang of awakened mercenaries. However, Xuian’s Sovereign Core activates, marking his rebirth.

In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

This book is an unedited draft and serves as the foundation for a forthcoming, revised edition. No additional chapters will be added to this version. The final, edited book—whether published or in the process of publication—will be released under the same author but as a separate title. While the core story and concepts originate from this draft, characters, plot points, and details may undergo significant changes in the final version.

The narrative follows the life of Arush, a weak and overweight boy who endures a relentless cycle of bullying and sorrow, struggling to find even a semblance of normalcy in his daily life. His fate takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a couple's conflict, leading to his reincarnation into a game-like world. In this new reality, he must navigate survival while concealing his identity as a 'Player.' Despite leaving his old life behind, Arush finds that grief and hardship continue to shadow him. Join Arush on his journey as he faces unprecedented challenges, driven by a singular desire: "Will I ever have a normal life?"

In a fractured world where ancient bloodlines (Royal Clans) wield godlike powers derived from celestial 'Eclipse Cores'. 'Kael Veyra ', a rogue mercenary with a mysterious past, discovers he is the last descendant of the 'Voidweavers'—a clan erased from history for wielding the forbidden power to 'manipulate entropy' (decay and creation). As Kael is drawn into a war between the Royal Clans, he must decide whether to destroy the corrupt system or become the monster the world fears. But the Eclipse Cores whisper secrets: they are fragments of dead gods plotting resurrection, and Kael’s blood is their key.

The Daodacagon Realm follows Lazarus Everlife heir to traitorous remnant clan that was once powerful, in a realm where everyone was born with a core which tether them to one or more of the 12 elements and Laws of the Realm, having almost been put to death, his mother sacrificed her life to get him back to her home Planet on Everlife where she died and he’s been training to one day get a core in a savage trapped clan.

With no memory and the only thing in his possession being a suit of armor he can't seem to take off, Archer must find out what is happening and who he really is.

Do you believe in Luck? If so, what is it actually? Hmm, Luck always follows the principle of probability... I mean, that's what a math teacher would say. But in fantasy, Luck might have some power to manipulate something. This is a story of a 'Lucky' soul who got a second chance because of a random artifact, traveled back in time, and tried to change his future using his knowledge. No, not only did he try to change his future, but he also defied the Gods, Devils, and Demons and tried to change the law of the Universe. Did he succeed? Or did he fail? Let me take you on a miraculous adventure and present you with a unique story. Warning! It's a slow-paced novel. [Author's Note: This is an edited version of the Rebirth of Abium novel. You guys can skip the book if you have already read it.]

(A/N): Support me with your power stone for WPC 254 Author a simple man with a simple life suddenly died and was given a chance to be reincarnated into another world by one of the strongest Primordial Goddess governing said world, of course under the condition that he must protect said world from monster's called outers, with that in mind he was gifted a single cheat, a free weapon, knowledge on the outers and a one-time use to train in a scenario creation room as long as he wants, but little did he or the Goddess knew at the time, that after he comes out from that room his power would have far surpass the Goddess. P.s: The art is not mine all praise and rights goes to the artist

In a world where every living being wields a mysterious source of power called the Ring Core, Lucian Solryn, a young noble, embarks on a journey that transcends fate. Reborn from a modern world into the majestic realm of Astrenveil, Lucian quickly learns that the Ring Core is more than just an ethereal energy—it is the foundation of magic, strength, and survival. As he begins to uncover the secrets of his new existence, Lucian finds himself thrust into a society teeming with elemental magic, political intrigue, and ancient mysteries. The colors of the Ring Core define one’s strength, but a prophecy whispers of a power beyond even the rarest hues—a destiny that ties Lucian to an ancient dragon, a forgotten legacy, and a fate that could reshape the world. Journey through thriving cities, uncharted forests, and castles suspended between heaven and earth as Lucian trains to awaken his dormant powers. Along the way, he will face trials of courage, friendships forged in fire, and an unexpected romance that could alter his path forever. With each step, Lucian edges closer to the truth: the Ring Core is not just a source of power—it is a link to something far greater. But in a world where strength rules, will Lucian rise to the challenge, or will the weight of destiny crush him before he can fulfill his potential? The Chronicles of Astrenveil is a tale of reincarnation, magic, and the unyielding will to break free from limits and embrace a destiny beyond imagination.