Riftan Pov Under The Oak Tree

In the dying days of Eldradore, a kingdom ravaged by relentless disasters, unyielding famine, and a plague that consumes both body and soul, hope hangs by a thread. The land is cursed, its people desperate, and its ruler, King Aldemar, makes a fateful decision: to send an expedition to the forbidden island of No Man’s Land, a place shrouded in myth and terror. Whispers tell of ancient magic and a cure for the blight, but none who venture there have ever returned. Darian, a grief-stricken scavenger barely surviving in the ruins of his village, is thrust into this perilous journey when royal guards conscript him against his will. With no training, no allies, and nothing to live for, he finds himself among a ragged crew of prisoners, peasants, and knights, all sailing into the unknown. As they approach the island, they uncover horrors far beyond their imaginations—twisted landscapes, monstrous creatures, and remnants of a forgotten civilization. At the heart of it all lies the mythical World Tree, said to hold the cure to the kingdom’s blight. Yet, as they draw closer, one question lingers: will they reach the tree and save Eldradore, or will its mysteries consume them all?

Igarashi Hikaru, a dog-human with fluffy white hair and sunset like orange eyes, has always been sickly and overprotected by his loving family. In his past life, he passed away at just five years old, never knowing what it was like to be truly loved. In this new life, however, his family adores him, and at 18, he was finally free from his illness, though still fragile. Eager to experience the world beyond the safety of his home, Hikaru is sent to an expensive high school, unaware that his family is wealthy and that the outside world can be much more complicated than he realizes. At school, Hikaru meets Higan, a lion-human with vibrant red eyes, medium-length blue hair with slight messy appearance with visible strands, in the back a small and stubby ponytail. Though Higan is known as the school’s bully, Hikaru has no idea about his reputation. He’s simply surprised by how kind Higan is to him... He wonders why Higan seems to care about him, but his innocent nature prevents him from understanding that this kindness is unusual. What Hikaru doesn’t know is that Higan is slowly becoming obsessed with him. Higan, too, is confused by his feelings, unable to recognize the intensity of his growing affection for Hikaru. As Hikaru tries to navigate school life, he remains blissfully unaware of Higan’s true nature and the danger lurking in his growing attachment. Hikaru, with his pure heart and innocent outlook, doesn’t realize that Higan’s feelings may soon become more than he can handle. Caught in a web of confusion and affection~!

Five centuries into the future, humanity’s mastery of space-folding technology has spread civilization across the Milky Way. But the galaxy’s unity crumbled during the Great Shattering, as corporate greed and rebellion fractured the once-mighty Union of Federated Systems into chaos. Now, countless factions—corporations, warlords, and desperate colonies—battle for survival and dominance. On the fringes of known space, the forgotten colonies begin to rise from obscurity and poverty. Facing powerful corporations and rival states, leaders of various planets aim to reunite the galaxy under a single banner. But in a universe ruled by ambition and betrayal, the cost of unity may be more than anyone is willing to pay. Can one world, one leader, bring order to a divided galaxy, or will it be consumed by the forces tearing it apart?

Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.

The popular singer Mia Caroline became famous in showbiz at 15. Living in an influential family, Mia never once stumbled upon any scandal throughout her career. That is until her accidental meeting with Victor a few years later leads to her first scandal as a successful singer. Victor, the leader of a mafia organization under the guise of a successful businessman, hates people who sell their lives like celebrities. But faced with Mia, Victor is unwittingly drawn into Mia's complicated and secretive life. Past trauma, organizational turmoil, fame in the spotlight. This is a love story of two people who have never felt love.

Death... Rebirth... That’s how it usually went, right? Death, then rebirth, a cycle that seemed as old as time itself. But nobody ever really stopped to ask the question — what happened after Death? After dying in his previous life, Cronos is reborn into a new world with a singular, powerful role — Town Lord of Blackwood, a struggling territory on the brink of collapse. The previous lord vanished, and the town’s resources have been squandered by a self-serving council. Now, it’s up to Cronos to take control, rebuild, and restore his town’s former glory. But his mission doesn’t stop there. Cronos isn’t just tasked with saving Blackwood; he must rise through the ranks, conquer neighboring territories, and dominate the region. The path ahead is daunting, filled with enemies both within and beyond the town walls, but Cronos is determined. Nothing will stop him from conquering what’s his.

The death of the sun only brought eternal night. The gruesome loss from which the new sun is stagnant in rising. His progression towards Godhood, succession of the golden champion, and freedom to choose his destiny, the path of the new sun.

Amelia’s life took an unexpected turn after a one-night encounter left her with a child and no idea who the father was. Years later, that stranger—Jai—crosses paths with her twin sister, Amber, mistaking her for the woman he once knew. But as Amber’s bitterness toward Amelia stirs Jai’s curiosity, he starts digging for the truth. Will Jai realize his true connection with Amelia, or will the past remain buried? A story of second chances, hidden identities, and love rediscovered.

“Otherworlders… we beg you to save our world from ruin.” Rey and his classmates get summoned to another world, and they’re given Skills and Classes based on their limited Karma. Everyone gets multiple Skills and a decent Class in order to survive the new world. However, Rey decides to invest all his Karma on a single Skill, leaving him with the weakest Class. Unknown to everyone, though, he has the potential to be the strongest. ________ Original Character Arts of the characters are in my Discord Server, so please join to have access to them Link: https://discord.gg/5HRA6ZUa7y Join our Subreddit too: https://www.reddit.com/r/Magecrafspellcraft/s/jd6bWa6zsN I hope you all enjoy the story. Thank you!

After the Mccray family was attacked and wiped out by some unknown force, Jason, his mother, and sister being the sole survival the attack had to move to the fox family for shelter. but staying in the Fox family was also a torment for Jason since he was being bullied by the kids from the fox family because he was weak compared to his peers. Jason never gives up on improving himself since he needs to take revenge against the force that invaded their family. one day when he was training in the woods, Jason came across a magical bracelet that changes his life.....

After five grueling years as a corporate slave in a modern world of monsters and Guilds, Noah’s life ends abruptly in a tragic accident—only for him to awaken in a new world as the youngest son of the Holy Pope of the Church of Light. But the twist is that the moment the world learns of his identity, he will be killed by the Holy Knights of the church His father, revered as the voice of the Goddess of Light, is a symbol of hope, but Noah quickly discovers that power here isn’t earned through devotion; it’s forged through strength. In a world where gods and demons wage unseen wars, and where loyalty is as fragile as the edge of a blade, Noah must discover his true strength. Will he rise to become a legend, or will he be consumed by the darkness? Notes: I do not own the book cover. if you are the illustrator, please let me know I will remove it(using it temporarily). DISCLAIMER: Work of fiction. All the names, places and events are all purely based on the authors imagination. Any resemblance to an actual person or events is purely coincidental .

"Gordon! Why are you late? The awakening ceremony is right now!" Jessica said urgently when she saw Gordon come through the doors of the awakening center. Shrugging Gordon didn't say anything. The last thing in the world that he wanted to do was tell this beautiful girl that he had been tripped and beaten on the way to school today. It was times like this that he wished that he bruised more easily. Then maybe he could get some attention. But this thought was fleeting in his mind. Gordon actually preferred to deal with his problems in his own way. And awakening to become a beast tamer and maybe even have his own talent would be the first step. Once he had a powerful beast the bullies wouldn't dare pick on him. "Come on, let's get in line." Jessica whispered to Gordon when she realized that he wasn't going to tell her what had happened. Together they went to the back of the arena type auditorium to wait for their turn to awaken. They had been friends since childhood and had been there for each other through thick and thin. Jessica had been the only friend that stuck with him despite all of his quirks. Slowly the line inched forward. Occasionally some people in their class would cheer if in addition to becoming a beast master a student also awakened a talent.

“What… what have you done?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. Damien released her hand and stepped back, his expression grim. “The blood bond is complete. You’ll find that running from me will no longer be an option.” Her eyes widened as the realization sank in. The bond wasn’t just a physical restraint; it was something far deeper, more insidious. She clenched her fists, trembling with rage. “You had no right—” “I had every right,” he interrupted, his voice sharp. “You’re mine to protect now, whether you like it or not.” Liana opened her mouth to argue, but a sudden ache in her chest silenced her. It wasn’t pain, exactly, but an unsettling emptiness that only seemed to ease when her eyes met Damien’s. “What… what is this?” she asked, her voice shaking. “The bond,” Damien said simply. “It ties us together. The further you stray from me, the stronger it pulls you back. And the more you fight it, the more you’ll crave my presence.” Her knees buckled, and she sank back into the chair, her mind racing. The thought of craving Damien, of needing him, made her stomach churn. “You’re a monster,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Damien’s expression hardened. “You can hate me all you want, Liana. But you’ll stay alive. That’s all that matters.”

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION] ~Paradise Will Now Be Initialized~ {The realm of the gods, Paradise, will be revealed to the chosen humans. Overcome the 99 Floors and reach the Final Realm.} For ten years, Mikey has been haunted by nightmares, until one day he stops having them... and they start appearing in real life. Demonic Monsters, Status Windows, and Skills... all of them are now in reality. What's worse? Anytime he dies, he is transported to the past and forced to repeat every scenario in this new world until he conquers and survives everything. What exactly is this new world, and how will the Dreamer survive?

Liliam's life, defined by monotony and superficial relationships, craves genuine love and validation. This all changes when she meets the strongest Alpha in Montana, claiming to be her destined mate. Suddenly, she's thrust from her dull existence into a fantastical world where supernatural creatures pursue her, and Liliam must find her place in a world that surpasses her wildest dreams.

Max’s routine life is shattered when he is abducted from school, leaving him with only fragmented memories. Waking up in a hospital, he’s surrounded by his worried mother and grandmother. As the police question him, Max recalls that the kidnapper seemed familiar, but he can’t remember who he is. Tensions rise as the investigation points to secrets within Max’s own family, and his mother fears the answers may lie closer to home than she imagined.

Ryota hanya cowok SMA biasa dan tidak mencolok. Suatu hari, dia tanpa sengaja menemukan botol misterius. Tanpa pikir panjang, dia mencoba membuka botol itu, didalamnya terdapat iblis bernama Yumeko. Yumeko memberikan sebuah pil yang dapat membuat penggunanya jatuh cinta kepada Ryota, apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya? mari kita saksikan kisah Ryota dengan kisah cinta yang akan dia temukan

Everything was going according to plan—until my life was turned upside down. I had just graduated from university and was ready to start my career, fulfilling both my goals and those of my parents. But then, disaster struck. —— Creation of the World—a game that grants its user the ability to control a limitless world, with the power to create and destroy anything without restriction. Cassian watched helplessly as Earth was consumed by the world he had built. Unable to intervene, he suddenly found himself in a body that wasn’t his own. Cassian Starhold—the older brother of the world’s greatest hero. —— I was content with my life as a puppet, a slave whose only purpose was to toil away, sacrificing everything for a few worthless scraps of metal. But my enemies couldn’t leave me in peace. They brought war to my doorstep and destroyed everything I had spent my life building. I stood among thousands of their strongest sons, as they listened to the man who had ignited the fire in my life. Towering and imposing, he spoke from atop majestic marble columns, his gray hair blending with the crowd. Thousands of people, all sharing his features, gazed up at him with eyes filled with admiration and ambition. “People are not equal!” he declared, his voice dripping with arrogance. “We are the pinnacle of evolution! There is nothing beyond us! We have risen above piles of inferior blood, leaving massacres in our wake. And now, you are about to inherit this legacy.” He paused, surveying the crowd below with cold pride. “But this power must be earned. It is not granted by birth. Wealth, power, status… these things demand mountains of victims just to catch a glimpse of them.” His arms stretched wide, madness and pride gleaming in his eyes, and the crowd mirrored him, thousands roaring with fervent pride. The sight was terrifying. “You have no idea what your ancestors sacrificed to put you here. But you will learn. And I swear to you, with my pride on the line…” “Only those worthy of us will survive!” "Soon, I will show you why we are called dragons!" What these so-called dragons don’t know… is that a puppet will rise to shatter their illusions. He’s wrong. None of them will survive. ====== Author's Note: As you can see from the tags, the MC will eventually become a villain, but not at the beginning—and not even within the first three arcs. I'll take the time to carefully build his character and develop his transformation in a way that feels natural and logical. His ultimate goal is to return to his original family, so he harbors a deep hatred for the world he’s been pulled into. This novel will explore darker themes like slavery, murder, mind control, and betrayal. However, it will not contain R-18 content, so if that’s what you’re looking for, you might want to reconsider. The MC won’t be OP from the start, nor the smartest, but he will quickly gain experience and grow.

Emily is a particularly skilled Mage who is as unusual as she is remarkable. Little do the people around her know, Emily is actually the extension of a religiously significant tree. More than that, Emily only exists because this tree seeks to murder a God. Follow Emily as she journeys across the continent, meeting people, embarking on quests, and digging for the clues that will give her the power to slay a God.

In High school, her teacher asked everyone to write down their goals. Verena wrote two things-to keep living the life full of luxury. Who doesn't like dresses, jewellery, parties and wine. And to own Red Kite. Everything was going perfect until a handsome stranger broke in her house through her window. "Do you mind I stay here for time being?" She stared gritted teeth at the theif making himself comfortable on the armchair without waiting for her answer. She fell in self-doubt, is this his house or her's? Unfortunately, little did she knew at that time this two-faced thief did not just planned to enter her house but also in her life.

In The Kingdom of Elves, the War of Gods 1000 years ago caused the fall of the World Tree. In a world where true gods rule, the fall of the elven civilization came soon after. A 1000 years has passed, the new World Tree is now reborn. Eve Euktrahill, the Mother of Nature, the Goddess of Life, the Great Ruler of Elves. Armed with the ability to connect to the Internet on the blue planet, He (yes, He) now must rely on players from the blue planet to help His goal of reviving the past glory of the elves and the World Tree.

Mia Lutz grew up in a quiet corner of the world, but she has never felt like she belonged there. She got her red hair from her grandmother and her great-grandmother, and she got her sense of isolation from her father. When she finds someone in her "alone spot", things start to change in her life.

"May u be free!"

In the bustling halls of Oakridge High School, where teenage emotions run high, and crushes bloom like wildflowers, we meet Alex Parker, a second-year student with an unwavering belief in true love. Despite his charming smile and kind nature, Alex's heart has known its share of rejections, leading him to believe that perhaps love isn't in the cards for him. However, there's one constant companion that Alex can always count on: the radiant stars that light up the night sky. Their brilliant glow has become a source of solace for him, a reminder that there's something magical out there waiting for him. Each evening, as he gazes up at the heavens, Alex finds comfort in the steadfast presence of his celestial confidants. When a new school year begins, Alex's world takes an unexpected turn. As he navigates the challenges of high school life, he finds himself drawn to Emma Turner, a talented and compassionate classmate. With a heart full of hope and hesitation, Alex musters the courage to approach Emma, hoping that this time, his feelings will be reciprocated.

Ruth is a very gloomy and broken young woman who works a job she hates as a vampire hunter. After a series of events spanning the course of a couple of nights, her cold demeanor finally crumbles and gives way to her real self after meeting a mysterious bartender she was sent to hunt down by her boss.

Hannah Willis was a second year law student at Virginia, and everything that lay ahead of her seemed bright and promising..... except of course,that she was about to die in these dark, gloomy,dismal woods. " Go Hannah" she told herself."just go" ."stop thinking. whining and crying won't help you now. Running just might." Hannah stumbled and staggered forward until she found another tree trunk to hold on to........ join in on this amazing journey with me