Mechanical Rhythm

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier awakens in a world of knights and magic—but only one path is open to him. Hayden was once an elite soldier enhanced by the Ocularis Lens, a cutting-edge mechanical eye that made him unstoppable. In this world that was filled with danger, Aura—a sacred energy that enhances the body and infuses weapons—is the mark of a true Knight, while magic is wielded by those born with the gift of sensing Mana. Hayden, however, is no mage. Magic eludes him, leaving him with only one option in order to survive: to become a Knight starting from a Knight's Academy!

A Hooded Prxdigy project. Young prodigy Nyota Atar is plagued by a strange case of memory loss, leaving gaps in his past that he cannot explain. He serves as a spy for the oppressive martial regime of the District of Lunanova, a sprawling and authoritarian empire ruling the economically advanced continent of Saprius. As Nyota pieces his memories back together, he discovers unsettling truths about himself, his role in the regime, and the sinister mechanisms that keep it in power. With the help of a small but determined group of allies, Nyota must confront the regime's corruption and brutality, igniting the spark of rebellion and hope. Yet, as the fight for freedom escalates, a greater existential threat emerges, one that endangers not just Lunanova but the entire planet of Nora. Can Nyota rally his allies to inspire change, dismantle an oppressive empire, and face the looming peril that could destroy their world?

"Doctor, it seems there's something wrong with my emotions." "There's a clown in the West City circus who can make everyone laugh. I think he can certainly help you." "But Doctor... I am that clown." "..." ...... Waking up in a strange room, Leonard Churchill finds himself lying next to a stunning woman. Assuming good fortune has come knocking, but the eerie part is, she's a corpse without any heartbeat or breath. Just when he thinks he's been roped into a bizarre murder scene, After a closer inspection, He realizes, Shockingly, she isn't human! This is a fantastical world after the Great Catastrophe, under the fog-covered land lies countless Underground Cities left by the ancients. A Treasure Hunter wearing a clown mask travels alone in the dark. He is Joker Leonard Churchill, the Catastrophe King! PS. If you're out of books to read, you can check out the already fixed 3 million+ sales old book "Mechanical Alchemist".

【StrongFL，Faceslapping】 【Superrich ML，sweet pampering】 Lin Wu was reborn. Her mother was duped into a sham marriage by a worthless man. And she herself was the pitiful illegitimate daughter kicked out of a wealthy family. She was mocked, "What can a wild child from the countryside amount to?" Facing adversity, she smiled faintly. What did being an illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family matter? She helped her poor mother to kick her worthless father to the curb, quickly gave her stepmother the boot, crushed the trash. She established her own skincare brand, living a prosperous life ever since. Forgiving her enemies? Never. If there's no justice, she will be the justice herself. —— Just as Lin Wu's life is thriving, her grandfather's family, who had been missing for many years, finally found her! And so, the woman who everyone thought was forsaken, divorced and saddled with a child, unexpectedly became the sole heir to a super wealthy family. What shocked Lin Wu even more was that her "good-for-nothing" car mechanic boyfriend transformed overnight into an unattainable top tycoon. Afterwards, Lin Wu became a lady of high society, who got everything handed to her on a platter and was pampered by the tycoon to the heavens and back. —— Later. Lin Wu had become a renowned female entrepreneur. Standing on a high platform, she delivered her speech: "Our ancestors mostly valued boys over girls. They neglected the education and growth of girls, trapped them between household and trivial matters, asserting that husband was heaven and son was earth. Once betrayed by men, these women would lose their support and be condemned as ruined!" "But today!" "Look at this plaza filled with thousands of people, they are all young female entrepreneurs, the hope of humanity!"

When the world became a landscape for a game, human beings all became dolls who no longer moved nor breathed, frozen like items on display in a shelf. In the beginning, Bai Youwei thought this was an alien prank. Nobody knew why humans suddenly became dolls. That was until they were all gathered together and sucked into a bright fog before being greeted by a mechanical voice, "Ding! Welcome to the Game of Dolls! The rules are as follows: 1. Refusing to play the game will result in dollification! 2. Failure to beat the game will result in dollification! 3. Beating the game to win a doll!" Bai Youwei walks into the embrace of Shen Mo trembling. "I'm scared, I'm just a weak little girl..." Shen Mo takes her hand, places it on his abs and says, "Now you don't have to be scared anymore!" The game systems starts ringing in the background, "Alert! Alert! Please respect the game and focus! No dating inside the game!" This is a story of how an intelligent and calm young lady works with a boy with nothing but a hot bod to beat the impossible Game of Dolls!

"It's better to rely on oneself than Buddha, better to become a god than to worship one. If this war needs a god, I will be it." His name is Ji Xinghe. At the age of 65, he went to the alien battlefield to avenge his son. From a mechanic to a mecha warrior, from a private to a five-star general, from an ordinary man to the mentor of generations. He has walked a path of revenge. Looking back, he has become the War God. In his final years, he has the ambition to build an unparalleled mecha. Using Xinghe as a sword, he can shatter the might of the empire. This is a story of a mecha and a sword.

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series

In a realm where cultivation once defied the heavens, Li Wei, the Heavenly Sovereign, meets a fate worse than death. Stripped of his godlike power during a failed ascension, his soul is hurled into a dystopian future ruled by Elysium Corp—a megacorporation that has replaced divine law with AI dogma. Reborn in a body laced with self-replicating nanobots, Li Wei discovers his ancient qi clashes violently with this world’s cold, mechanical logic. Worse yet, Elysium’s tyrant CEO, Director Veyra, hunts him, believing his soul holds the key to her Ascension Protocol: a plan to digitize humanity’s essence and consume it to fuel her own godhood. Now, Li Wei must choose: reclaim the throne of heaven by destroying this corrupted world, or sacrifice his last shred of immortality to save it. But time is running out. The nanobots in his veins are mutating, Kara’s true identity is unraveling, and the stars themselves whisper a chilling truth—the entity is already here. “In a world where souls are code and dragons are machines, one ancient cultivator will defy both heaven and silicon to ignite a revolution—or become the final spark of humanity’s extinction.”

[Warning: Mature Content] Darius Eldrin Frostbane, an orphaned outcast abandoned at an orphanage 23 years ago, now faces an unexpected destiny. One day, a beautiful and elegant woman arrives to claim him as her biological son. Upon arriving at the family estate, Darius is shocked to learn that he is the heir to a prominent family with rare supernatural powers. However, due to his perceived lack of talent, he has been disowned by his grandfather. Concurrently, a mechanical female voice echoes within Darius' mind, offering him access to a system that will empower him to become the strongest individual through every immoral act he commits against women. Darius now faces a choice: to follow the path offered by the mysterious voice or to forge his own way in order to prove his worth to the esteemed family. (Content Advisory: This narrative contains mature themes, including intense violence, incest, and yuri elements. It is crafted specifically for readers who are comfortable with and can appreciate such complex themes. If you are under the legal age or find these elements unsettling, it is advised to discontinue reading.) (Cover Image: Ai-Generated)

For thousands of years, high science and high magic have been waging an underground war for dominance. Both of these sides have the backings of Systems that allow them to conjure mechanical and scientific marvels or demons and miraculous fears. But during the modern era, a newcomer has arrived to the scene, and he is going to flip the entire board. "Looks like there's a fire happening in China Town...I'm going to need some help!" [Hero System: Online! Manifest Protocol, ready!] "Let's go, +#?#;_man!" "No worries, illustrator! I am here!"

As all kids do, Hera wanted to be an explorer. Sadly when she turned 18 she discovered that her stats and lack of skills made her fail the requirements to become one, and she went to work on a bookstore. That should have been the end of her story. But when she wins a lottery to have her level up she discovers a hidden skill and a rare one at that. The system gave her dream back, and this time she is not letting it go. ############################## The story is about a world where game-like systems are the norm, Everyone has a level, status and even skills are a common thing. If your stats are good you can even become an explorer, someone that ventures inside a place called MAZE, a dungeon of sorts filled with monsters creatures and things that the regular world is missing such as magic. The story follows Hera, a woman who wanted to be an explorer but her status were too low to become one. One day she wins a raffle that allows her to level up for the first time giving her the chance to achieve her childhood dream. It's more about how things work and what you can do with them than about power or revenge. The rhythm might be a bit slow for some but that is the idea. I want to give sort of a slice of life feeling to most of it. ###############################

In the shadow-draped hills of rural Massachusetts lies Blackthorn Hollow—a town forgotten by maps, where the pines whisper secrets and the stars watch with a hunger no mortal can name. Dr. Eleanor Voss, a sharp-witted folklorist with a penchant for unraveling the unexplained, answers a cryptic letter begging for her expertise. But what begins as an academic curiosity soon spirals into a fight for survival. The townsfolk guard their history with suspicious silence. The woods hum with unnatural rhythms. And the ancient standing stones at the edge of the Blackthorn estate pulse with a malevolent energy that seems to recognize Eleanor. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a legacy of forbidden rituals, a bloodline cursed by its own ambition, and a haunting truth that ties her own past to the Hollow’s darkest secret. But the closer Eleanor gets to the truth, the more the line between savior and sacrifice blurs. Whispers follow her in the dark. Shadows move with purpose. And the deeper she ventures into the Hollow’s heart, the clearer it becomes: some doors, once opened, cannot be closed.

https://www.royalroad.com/profile/640939/fictions In a distant future, a man awakens to discover he's been brought back to life after being dead for over seven thousand years. With most of his body replaced by mechanical parts and his memories fragmented, he learns he's the first successful resurrection in history. But as he struggles to accept his new reality, he uncovers an unsettling truth: this isn’t the first time he’s awakened. Time and time again, he has died, only to be brought back, each resurrection eroding pieces of his soul and sense of self. While clinging to one certainty—his deep love for the wife and daughter he left behind—he begins to question the motives of the mysterious organization that keeps pulling him from death's embrace. Why do they need him alive, again and again? Forced to cooperate through pain, manipulation, and the terrifying possibility of being erased completely, he must confront the haunting question: if he can never truly die, is he still human? Set in a world of advanced technology and moral ambiguity, this story explores themes of love, identity, and the price of immortality—and the harrowing cycle of life, death, and resurrection that binds them all.

This is a novel about two young people trapped between family expectations and their own dreams. Sack, pressured by his strict father, struggles to find his way, while Lindsay tries to balance her kindness with the pressure of pursuing a future already planned and loved. When their lives intersect, the silence between them speaks louder than words, and they are both forced to question what they really want for their lives.

In the quiet town of Hanamura, where the scent of cherry blossoms lingers year-round, Kozakura has always found comfort in routine—reading in his favorite bookstore, taking peaceful walks through familiar streets, and enjoying the slow rhythm of small-town life. He never expected anything to change. That is, until he meets Hiyori. New to Hanamura, Aoi is warm, kind, and just a little unsure of her place in this unfamiliar town. A chance encounter outside the bookstore brings them together, and as the seasons shift, so does something between them. Through shared books, quiet strolls, and simple, heartfelt moments, they begin to discover that the best kind of love isn’t rushed or complicated—it’s found in the little things, in the quiet understanding of two souls growing closer. A gentle, wholesome romance unfolds in the heart of Hanamura, where every chapter is a reminder that sometimes, the smallest moments hold the deepest meaning.

James, a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate history enthusiast, loses his life in a tragic house fire—only to find himself in a mysterious world as the ruler of an island nation. Armed with his modern knowledge and unwavering ambition, James embarks on a bold mission to industrialize his kingdom and build an empire on which the sun never sets.

A young man's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets an untimely demise, buried beneath an avalanche. As he breathes his last, he hears the echoes of mechanical voices resonating in his head, granting him a multitude of wishes in the form of Skills, Fortunes, and a new Body. Reborn as an Ice Dragon, Drake finds himself thrust into a fantastical realm reminiscent of Norse Mythology known as Yggdrasil. This world, however, holds more surprises than he could have ever imagined. It is not only a realm of fantasy but also a Cultivation World, blending two seemingly disparate concepts into one. Join him on his journey as he explores this enchanting world, navigating its treacherous landscapes and encountering deadly monsters along the way. As he fights for survival, he seeks to find his place in this new existence and discover the purpose that drives him forward. Yet, he soon realizes that he is not alone in this reincarnated state. Others have been granted wishes as well, and the collision of their desires threatens to plunge the world into utter chaos. This is a tale of rebirth and transformation—a man's evolution from a humble Dragon Pup to the indomitable Strongest Dragon King. Along his path, he will forge new alliances, face formidable foes, and gradually establish a place he can truly call home.

Beaten, broken, and left for dead in a desolate alley, 30-year-old Pedri Nicko had lost everything. Once a promising underground boxer, betrayal and tragedy left him crippled and hopeless. Certain his story was over, Pedri prepared for the cold embrace of death. But just as the darkness closed in, a mechanical voice shattered the silence. [Ding! Congratulations, host! You have been chosen by the Legendary Boxing System. Task: Complete missions to unlock rewards.] The voice promised a chance to rewrite his fate, but Pedri dismissed it as a dying hallucination. Yet, as the system’s power awakened within him, his life took a dramatic turn. Armed with the Legendary Boxing System, Pedri embarks on a journey to reclaim his strength and honor. Can he rise from the ashes and forge a legend of his own?

"Nothing in this world is permanent. Joy, sorrow, and pain can vanish in an instant. Life itself is ever-changing, shifting with the blink of an eye. All living beings are bound by the rhythm of change, beginning anew with each birth. This is the law of nature. But for me, something is different. I remember my past lives. I’ve ascended to the highest point attainable by a living being, yet I’ve suffered deeply for not being born as I wished—ordinary, whole, and free. I sought answers, tirelessly searching for a solution, but found none. I can’t help but wonder... why?" — Ashan Rontera This novel might look like nothing much and boring. But that's not it. I'm telling you, that's not it.

Sun Xin was a martial artist that was renown to the underground fighting. He dreamed of Awakening a good power to fight villains. Until one day, he awakened a power called "Cloning". In which he could clone himself. With him as a martial artist, he fought villains but he was still regarded as trash. In this age of Heroes, Dungeons, and, Villains. With others able to breathe fire and command other elements, he could only punch and kick. Up until one day, all his clones awakened and a mass Awakening happened. Awakening, Combat Class! Dragon knight! Necromancer! Berserker! Swordsman! Druid! Lycanthropy! Conjurer! Awakening, Production Class! Blacksmith! Mechanical Engineer! Hacker IT! Inventor! Alchemist! Enchanter! Bookworm! Now, with him as their trainer and leader, all of the villains would cower in his presence.

Jewels Voss is a mechanical savant, a space scrapper, and biggest of all, a mage. In a universe where gods have cybernetics to help them ascend, follow Jewels as she travels space and pursues wealth, power, and glory. In a place where mages can no longer use magic without the help of technology, will Jewels be able to follow the motto of every space scrapper worth a shit? ascendere per tech ascend through tech

Fair warning that each chapter is 4k words long The machinations of the Gods above are beyond mortal comprehension, but during their machinations, a young boy was born Flux Struck with plans beyond human capacity placed onto his shoulders. During the time when the sun and moon changed hands over the skies above, the child faced the void and had his heart beat in line with the birth and death of a new star. Now grown up, the once young child of turbulent times born flux struck now a one armed man who knows the streets fixed his mechanical arm onto his shoulder. And with his newfound growth, the man was placed with newfound burdens. But honestly speaking? Ester Echo welcomed the challenge

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

Copyright 2023 (Webnovel Version) by HETEROhybrid All Rights Reserved. This is a work of fiction. The following details in this story was based on the author's discretion about names, places, and events. Any resemblance to actual people or settings were just purely coincidence. The plot itself should not be associated with any forms of duplication by any means through electronic or mechanical methods without the author's prior approval to do so. Disclaimer also that Slam Dunk series belongs to Mr. Takehiko Inoue.

In the vibrant city of Luminaria, Evelyn Shard leads a seemingly ordinary life as an archivist in the historical library, immersed in the quietude of ancient texts and the rhythm of daily routine. However, her nights are haunted by vivid dreams of a grand hall adorned with arcane symbols and the echo of whispered incantations, pulling her into a realm of magic and mystery. Any reviews or comments on the novel will be appreciated :) (Chapters will be Uploaded when Finished) [Please don’t forget to support this novel by sending Powerstones if you like it. More stones means more chapters.]

An ordinary programmer and mechanical engineer, tired of the modern world, finds himself in a fantasy world. Without exceptional abilities, but with an insatiable curiosity he begins a new life.

Noah Sinclair awakens to a world where reality has merged with Aetherborn Battlefront, a brutal survival game where death is permanent, and the only way forward is through strength, strategy, and sacrifice. Stripped of his former power, he must navigate deadly trials, rival factions, and a war-torn land where only the ruthless survive. As he fights to reclaim his place, he begins to uncover the hidden mechanics that govern this new reality—secrets that could change everything.

Every hero needs a villain. Every story needs an ending. But what happens when the villain remembers it all? In the mechanical metropolis of Archaxia, where steam powers the streets and fate runs like clockwork, Alaric Drozdov awakens to find himself cast as the villain—again. After countless lives ending at a hero's hands, he finally remembers the truth: he's trapped in a cycle engineered by the Chronolith, the mysterious system that controls the city through predetermined stories. Now, Alaric must navigate a dangerous game: playing the villain while secretly working to break the cycle. But as he gathers unlikely allies—including the very hero destined to kill him—he discovers that defying fate has consequences. With the Chronolith's mechanical enforcer hunting him and the city's poor suffering for his rebellion, Alaric faces an impossible choice: accept his role in the story, or risk destroying everything to change it. Some chains are made of destiny. Others, we forge ourselves.

On a certain train sat a certain boy, with average looks. He had his eyes closed as he dozed off while hugging his bag. Earphones were plugged into his ears, silently listening to the music. Just then, the heavy bass music he was listening to suddenly became heavenly zither music that contained the truths of the Heavenly Dao. The boy’s heartbeat followed the loose rhythm of the heavenly tune for a straight minute before having been jolted awake. When the boy's eyelids fluttered open, it was as if the people on the train heard angels weeping and devils laughing. The Heavens shook in fear whereas the Underworld rumbled with joy. As for this boy’s origin, not even the gods & devils dare find out. _____________________________________ Disclaimers: - Ai pic till I can afford to commission an artist. - This is the 2nd continuation of my Magic Martial World series. - It's paused until I finish my diploma this June 2024. _____________________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/R7nmUAqm