Cardiac Cycle Physiology

To keep the multiverse in check, sometimes you've gotta get your hands dirty. When Amon took on the mission to find two missing agents, she didn't expect her brother to betray her in the process. Nor did she anticipate his betrayal would leave her stranded, with no way home and living off of scraps. Determined to accomplish her mission and bring him to justice, she will do anything--even if it means the fate of the world she was meant to keep intact.

From the moment a life-giving planet begins its rotation, it becomes a silent witness to the ebb and flow of countless civilizations. Empires rise from the dust only to crumble back into it. Species emerge, thrive, and vanish into the annals of forgotten time. Through relentless storms, volcanic cataclysms, and the shifting of continents, the world continues its tireless cycle, indifferent to the fleeting lives upon its surface. Nothing in its grand design remains eternal. Change is the only constant, as the very essence of existence is shaped by upheaval. In this crucible of adversity, where nature’s wrath tests the resilience of life, only those who evolve—who embrace the necessity of transformation—can stand at the precipice of survival. To endure is to adapt. To adapt is to conquer. And only through this relentless evolution can one grasp at the elusive thread of perfect victory.

Ragnar’s first life was filled with nothing but pain, a relentless cycle of abuse and torment. In the end, he chose to take matters into his own hands. However, fate had other plans. A mysterious entity presents him with choices. Given a second chance, he is reborn into a world of power and darkness. Will his choices lead to his demise, or is this the beginning of his ascension? (PS. The chapters are shorter than most.)

Varo wakes up in Ch'maka forest, a steampunk world where magic and advanced technology collide, thanks to an unnatural twist of fate. He becomes a living anomaly—a soul out of place. The Setta, god-like beings vying to shape existence, have chosen Varo to join their ranks. However, their interest in him is not benevolent; completing their pentagram sigil could spark a cycle of new gods, endangering the multiverse's fragile balance. As Varo struggles to navigate a village brimming with secrets, a magic school rife with peril, and a team of misfit heroes, he must confront his own despair, unravel the mysteries of his new reality, and battle sinister forces who recognize him as a threat to their twisted plans. But betrayal runs deep in this world, too, and the cost of trusting the wrong ally may be the destruction of everything—and everyone—he comes to love.

Everything functions in a cycle, be it an ant, bird, lion, human, or even a celestial body. This cycle initiates with one's birth and governs one's end, yet there exists the potential to surpass it. Among the billions of planets floating in the cosmos, destined to merely occupy a void, some have the capacity to ascend, reaching new dimensions, standing shoulder to shoulder with realms like Heaven and Hell. --- Vlad, a young man, found himself ill-fitted in a world that scarcely offered him any luck, weighed down by a mysterious secret that initially seemed more of a burden than a boon. Yet, the powers he had dismissed as trivial eventually became his most formidable strength when the apocalypse broke, unleashing literal pandemonium as angels and demons walk among the human race. ---- Discord link: https://discord.gg/am5hkAdmhp Weekly updates: 14 chapters 100 Power Stones: 2 extra chapters 200 Power Stones: 4 extra chapters 300 Power Stones: 6 extra chapters.

Jiang Ruan was smitten by a fair-skinned, handsome cardiac surgeon. After learning that Dr. Fu came from a tragic background, with both of his parents deceased, she felt a sense of pity and resolutely whisked him away to her home to take care of. However, as she was taking care of him, she suddenly realized something was off. Her adorable little pupper seemed to have a few titles that did not fit his prescribed image. The mogul of the entertainment industry referred to him as 'Brother,' and even the ladies from prominent families tried to cozy up to him. A few months later, to Jiang Ruan's astonishment, the adorable little pupper turned out to be Fu Sanye, a ruthless and vicious heir to a world-class conglomerate! With his identity exposed, the usually gentle and innocent Fu Sanye smiled, "If you marry me, I will surrender my life to you." Jiang Ruan: "..." Let's have a proper discussion. What's the need to wave a scalpel in front of her? Afterward, a photo of the two out together was leaked online. The fans went berserk: She's nothing but a country bumpkin! Sanye is just toying around with her! Jiang Ruan's loyal followers jeered: You look down on our boss? That day, all of Jiang Ruan's secret, high-profile social media accounts were revealed... The internet was brought to a standstill. That same day, Fu Sanye liked the photo of the two that had been exposed, and posted: Sorry to disappoint you all, but the one being protected in this relationship is me. I am the kept man here. The bystanders flipped the table: Respected sir, please get a grip!

Betrayed by his closest allies and left to die in a cursed dungeon, Dorian Grinn discovers the truth about his unique skill: he cannot die. Each death strengthens his body, sharpens his mind, and erodes his sanity. Trapped in an endless cycle of brutal deaths, he emerges from the abyss not as the man he once was, but as something far more dangerous—a laughing, unpredictable force of nature. Fueled by hatred for the weak and an insatiable thirst for vengeance, Dorian sets out to destroy the comrades who betrayed him and the system that empowers them. With every step, he builds an empire from chaos, turning misfits and monsters into his loyal army. But the gods of this world don’t take kindly to rebellion, and Dorian isn’t just fighting for revenge—he’s fighting to break the world itself. Madness is his weapon. Immortality is his curse. And death? Just another joke.

Once, in Izaraath, there was peace, hope and balance. Until there was not. The land was engulfed by war, ruled by primitive creatures, and distorted in chaos. And when the world split into two vast continents, a Great Storm wrought down. Now, once every five hundred years, a Great Storm cleanses the world, killing great numbers and being brought by none other than the StormBringer. So when Jilton Novice, a poor boy from the North, discovers his destiny of bringing the new storm cycle, he sets out with his beguiling servants to gain this ancient power. But all is not what it seems, not anymore. For now, there is betrayal. There is deceit, greed, and an error in the cycle. And In the face of the storm, stands a rebellious mage, a young girl, and a scholar greedy for redemption. In the face of the storm, the wrong man is given the fate of the world. And beneath the world itself, lies the chaos the world held in forgotten chains, and its readiness to finally leech through.

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

Genre: Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural, Crime Main Theme: A gripping, dark tale of a protagonist drawn into an inescapable cycle of fate and sin. As the investigation unfolds, they uncover secrets, confront their own hidden past, and eventually face a powerful antagonist who controls both sin and fate. This antagonist manipulates lives with sinister precision, using their power to create irreversible tragedies and altering the course of history itself.

Sarah Delray thought she had married the love of her life, Eren Blackwood. But when her parents' mysterious deaths and strange rituals surface comes to light, she finds herself unraveling a legacy of betrayal, sacrifice, and forbidden magic. As she uncovers hidden truths about her bloodline, Sarah must navigate treacherous alliances with those closest to her-Axel, her brother-in-law, who harbors a dangerous obsession; and Eren, her husband, whose loyalty is anything but certain. Caught between love, revenge, and an ancient curse, Sarah is forced to confront a chilling reality: the Blackwoods' immortality comes at a devastating cost. Will she break the cycle before it consumes her, or will the family's sinister grip pull her deeper into its web? A tale of forbidden love.....

In the chaotic realm of Kyyrin, where draconic deities spiral in a deadly dance of death and rebirth, driven by the whims of worship, stands the cunning draconic demon goddess Yuuna. Bound by an ancient cycle, these gods continually perish and are reborn, stripped of memories, doomed to a fleeting existence. But Yuuna harbors a dark secret—her heart is the key to breaking this eternal chain. Desperate for salvation, the divine beings unite with a sinister intent: to kill Yuuna and seize her heart. Enter Xyenn, a 19-year-old with nothing but contempt for gods and a thirst for revenge. Yuuna, ever the strategist, binds this unlikely hero to her cause, sharing her formidable powers with him through a binding contract. Together, they dive into a maelstrom of divine conspiracies and battles. But amidst the chaos and battles, could there emerge an unexpected bond, perhaps love? Or does their alliance simply herald more destruction and sorrow in this god-forsaken world? Only time will tell in this high-stakes game of gods and hearts.

In the endless desert of the Great Abyss, ruthless warlord Zhan Arkheis carves a bloody path to power, sacrificing cities and harvesting souls to fuel his dark ambitions. When he seizes ancient artifacts known as amplifiers, their whispers awaken visions of a lost civilization and a looming force—the Architect of the Abyss, a godlike entity tied to the desert’s buried secrets. As Zhan’s power grows, so does the toll on his army, his second-in-command Arkos, and his own sanity. Haunted by shadowy remnants and pursued by Nyrah’s relentless armies, Zhan must confront the amplifiers’ true purpose: they are not tools of conquest but keys to a cycle of destruction orchestrated by the Architect. Will Zhan break the cycle—or become its next pawn?

Trapped in an endless loop of pain and suffering, Kyan repeatedly dies in a never-ending cycle. Each attempt to change the course of events fails, and pain is his only companion. But everything changes when he encounters a divine figure who, in a moment of despair, offers him a wager. If he wins, he will gain immense power, but if he fails, the suffering will only grow. For each death, Kyan will be sent 10 days into the past, but at a cost: the apocalypse of the new world he finds himself in will be brought forward with every failure. Now, Kyan must decide: will he be able to face the divine game and save a world that is not his, or will he succumb to the cycle of pain and destruction?

After criticizing a game, William, a game critic, is punished by the Goddess of Eternity, Aurora, and transforms into the young Princess Ayla within this universe. Waking up kidnapped by 7 Demon Lords, Ayla must endure their lust, but also uncover the dark secrets that inhabit the castle. Immortal and trapped in a cycle of desire and manipulation, each revelation takes her deeper into a maze of mysteries where the line between ally and enemy becomes increasingly blurred. What she discovers may be the key to her liberation—or her eternal damnation.

A man awakes in a routine of spiraling despair.His day progresses this cycle.

#Fantasy/Romance with elements of Psychological Thriller ( A bit of BL) *Synopsis:* In a world ravaged by zombies and monsters, Sijun, a reader, finds himself transported into his favorite novel. He must guide the protagonist, Joon Woo, a regressor with 87 cycles of reincarnation, to prevent the destruction of the world. Joon Woo, once a hero, has lost his humanity due to repeated regressions. Sijun, with his knowledge of the novel's events, must gain Joon Woo's trust and help him regain his humanity. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape, fighting monsters and uncovering hidden secrets. Will Sijun's influence be enough to change Joon Woo's fate, or will the world succumb to darkness? NOTICE: I WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE IT AFTER READING OMNISCIENT READER'S VIEWPOINT (ORV).

All changes started when Tao Ruan received this message. From then on, Tao Ruan would be dragged into a dream with real experience every night, and be manipulated by various fancy tricks: physiology lessons in the classroom… in front of the French window…simulating pregnancy belly play….At first, Tao Ruan thought that Gu Zhizhou, the senior whom she had a crush on, would definitely not be a pervert who harassed and played with her. Until she was played badly in her dream, all kinds of evidence in reality gradually surfaced.

Liam never asked for this—an endless cycle of death and rebirth, forced to inhabit the bodies of minor tyrants destined to fall. Each new world plunges him deeper into horror: haunted manors, zombie apocalypse, cursed kingdoms, and more. Survival is a fleeting hope as the so-called "hero" always looms near, ready to deliver justice. But the hero is no savior. Beneath their righteous facade lies an unsettling obsession with Liam, one that grows darker with each reincarnation. Memories resurface, their bond twisting into something unrelenting and consuming. The hero will stop at nothing to claim Liam—no matter the cost. And Liam is changing too. Once desperate to escape, he begins to blur the line between victim and villain. Liam isn’t the villain here. But when you’re stuck in this sick game, sometimes the line between good and evil blurs, and Liam’s starting to wonder which side he’s even on anymore. He becomes a killer—not by nature, but by necessity. Each act chips away at his humanity, pulling him further into the darkness he never wanted. As Liam uncovers the secrets behind these twisted worlds, his strength grows, but so does the hero's. The bond between them deepens, a strange pull that neither can fully understand, and as the hero inches closer to godhood, Liam finds himself more drawn to him than he ever expected. What once was a hatred born from fear now feels... complicated. The hero’s obsession becomes a constant, the one thing that never changes, and Liam finds himself strangely tethered to it, no matter how much he resists. Will Liam break free from the cycle, or will he surrender to the darkness—and to the hero who’s willing to destroy everything, even himself, to make Liam his own? "A tale of obsession, survival, and moral decay, this dark BL transmigration story will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of psychological horror, slow-burn tension, and morally complex characters."

In Under a tree, Jared is a 25 year-old boy who has spent his life in stagnation, living under the roof of his frustrated mother, aimless and overweight. After years of doing nothing with his life, Jared’s world is shattered when his mother throws him out, forcing him to survive on the streets with nothing but his wits and the food he can scavenge from the trash. His existence becomes a dull cycle of hunger and hopelessness, until one fateful night, as he eats leftover fried rice, he sees a mysterious commercial on a public screen: “Join today to be a villain!” These words ignite something deep within him. a spark of rebellion, ambition, and the possibility of transforming his life by embracing the dark side. Jared begins to wonder if, after a lifetime of being overlooked, becoming the villain might be the key to taking control of his future.

In the beginning, before the universe was born, there existed three gods: Phanes, the God of Creation, who brought life and light into the void; Shiva, the God of Destruction, who ensured balance through necessary endings; and Hades, the God of the Underworld, who governed what lay beyond death. Together, they maintained an eternal equilibrium. However, everything changes when Phanes, inspired by a vision, creates the universe—a vast expanse of stars, planets, and life. While Phanes marvels at the beauty of his creation, Shiva and Hades begin to fear that this unchecked expansion threatens the cosmic balance. Shiva believes that without destruction, life loses its meaning, and Hades fears the endless creation will leave no room for death, thus disturbing the natural cycle.

Yoon Cha’s life is a relentless cycle of death and rebirth, each time resetting at a festival with a tragic explosion. Her journey begins when she finds herself trapped in a loop of continuous death after a bomb disguised as a toy bear detonates. Determined to break free from this cycle, Yoon is forced to confront the trauma of her past while protecting her mother from the impending disaster. Through countless iterations, Yoon learns to harness her powers and strategically navigate her fate. With the support of a few trusted allies and the development of her own formidable skills, she begins to reshape her destiny. Despite enduring intense personal struggles and facing brutal bullying in prison, Yoon remains resolute in her mission to secure a safe future for her loved ones. As she finally confronts the ancient curse that binds her, Yoon successfully seals her powers and breaks the cycle of rebirth. Returning to her past with a newfound sense of purpose, she strives to protect her mother and ensure a brighter future. The story concludes with Yoon embracing her new life, having transformed from a troubled soul into a resilient and compassionate individual.

Every century, a brutal war erupts between humans and demons, waged in a desperate cycle of bloodshed and survival. For centuries, humanity has prevailed, pushing the demonic forces back into the Abyss—a dark, crumbling realm on the brink of annihilation. The last war ended with another human victory, leaving the Abyss weak and fractured. As the demonic realm begins to fade from existence, its rulers devise one final, desperate gambit: they send forth a powerful entity, forged in the deepest reaches of their domain, to tip the scales in their favor. But something goes wrong. The entity emerges into the human world without memory of its origin, believing itself to be human. Wandering among the very people it was created to destroy, the entity begins to forge connections, discover its own nature, and question its purpose.

Amara Sinclair probably was the unluckiest person in the world. As a girl who grew up as an orphan in a neglectful orphanage, it was clear that surviving for the next day had been Amara's only goal. Even after 20 years, Amara was caught in an endless cycle of working every inch of her body just to feed herself while barely keeping up in college. Working in a convenience store in the dead of the night, Amara was suddenly ambushed by robbers, resulting in her getting shot and dying from a huge amount of blood loss. Despite all this, Amara was extremely glad that someone had taken her out of the cycle that she despised but had no choice but to be part of. She was finally able to rest and sleep forever. But that's not really what made her the unluckiest person in the world! Imagine suddenly being woken up by a very loud system and finding herself as a villain in the book she had read long ago—a very terrible book, she might add! "SO YOU'RE TELLING ME— OUT OF ALL THE CHARACTERS IN THIS STUPID NOVEL, I POSSESSED THE BODY OF ELEANOR HAWTHORNE?" [｡⁠:ﾟ⁠(⁠;⁠´⁠∩⁠`⁠;⁠)ﾟ⁠:⁠｡ Please calm down, Miss Amara!] "CALM DOWN? I'LL DIE IN JUST A FEW DAYS!" In order to survive once again, Amara needed to carve her own path, and this time she's not alone—but accompanied by her loyal system! (⁠◠⁠‿⁠・⁠)⁠—⁠☆ DISCLAIMER: This novel contains a lot of Swearing, Violence, Blood, and Other Mature Themes. Please read with caution.

Elara Moreau, a quiet restorer of antique books, has always felt a deep, unexplainable yearning—a sense of searching for something lost. Her life changes when she discovers an ancient journal filled with cryptic passages about love and destiny. Guided by its clues, she is drawn to a mysterious mansion, where she uncovers fragments of a past life, including letters, a locket, and a key. The arrival of a stranger, Caspian, deepens the mystery. He gives her an intricately carved box containing a key that unlocks secrets hidden within the mansion’s walls. Elara learns she is the reincarnation of a soul caught in a cycle of love and loss. In a past life, she was Eveline, a woman whose forbidden love for Matthias ended in tragedy. Bound by an unfulfilled promise to reunite, their souls have been trapped in a cycle of separation across lifetimes. As Elara delves deeper, she experiences haunting memories of Eveline’s life, uncovering the truth about the love, betrayal, and sacrifice that bound her to the mansion. Yet, darker forces within the house threaten her quest, seeking to keep her trapped in this cycle. Caspian’s true motives remain uncertain, leaving Elara torn between trusting him and following her instincts. To break free, Elara must confront the shadows of her past and make a choice that could either reunite her soul with its lost love or bind her to an eternity of yearning. Whispers of a Borrowed Heart is a tale of timeless love, haunting secrets, and the enduring power of the soul’s deepest desires.

Two powerful beings, one who controls the fiery power of the sun and one who controls the abyssal power of darkness are in a constant cycle of fighting, dying, forgetting, and reincarnating. After another long life of constant fighting the two die and are forced to go through vastly different challenges with their memories intact and fate out of their hands. Now they have to try to figure how to regain their strength in these different environments they have found themselves in. The question is will they continue their fruitless fight for dominance or will they change their ways and fight for a better future.

*This story will be temporarily paused for chapter revisions and enhancements.* In a universe where the Zodiacs rule, Avant Dekus, the youngest son of a Star Realm Lord, awakens the long-feared 13th Zodiac—Ophiuchus. A power that destroyed its past wielders, Ophiuchus is now Avant's burden to bear. Enrolled at the prestigious Celestial Academy, Avant faces trials, rivals, and the looming threat of the Abyss, a force that could consume the universe. As he uncovers dark conspiracies and battles to master his powers, one question haunts him: Why did every Ophiuchus wielder before him fail? Can he break the cycle, or will he, too, fall into oblivion?

"If I was fated to repeat each life with you just to watch you perish, I would choose to put an end to this vicious cycle this time. Let me change your destiny for once and let me destroy the world which has been harming us, even if it meant perishing with the world forever.", Phoenix. What happens when Ivy's sleep disorders issues were a result of her repeated life with Phoenix in her paracosm whom she was protecting but wants to protect her this time round? What happens when in the real world, Phoenix was destined to meet her as Jason who protected her till the end even when they had to face death just to keep her alive? Will Ivy accept all that she had asked for with such a high stack of price to pay?

Ten-year-old Jalil lives in a crumbling apartment with his mother, a drug addict and prostitute trapped in a cycle of despair. When a violent customer breaks in to collect a debt, Jalil bravely intervenes to protect her, but tragedy strikes, and he is shot in the chaos. Jalil awakens in a haunting queue alongside other recently deceased souls, all waiting to pass through a checkpoint known as the Transition. Dark, horrifying beings wielding scythes patrol the line, preventing the lost souls from escaping into the unknown. As he stands in fear, haunted by memories of his life, Jalil realizes that his fight is far from over. Driven by love and desperation, he embarks on a perilous journey through this eerie afterlife, seeking a way to return to the living world and save his mother Echoes of Despair is a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son, set against a backdrop of heart-wrenching choices and the fight for redemption

Rou, an ordinary young man with a low-income life, despises the otome game he bought on a whim. To him, it's filled with frustratingly perfect characters and an endless cycle of romantic tropes. Suddenly, in a twist of fate, Rou finds himself thrust into this very game he detests. He soon crosses paths with the infamous villainess. As he watches her navigate a life of rejection and struggle, Rou begins to see her as more than just a character. With new insight into her story, he faces a choice: stay uninvolved and find his way back to normalcy, or become her unlikely ally in a world where her downfall seems inevitable.