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Immersive stories; vast landscapes inviting daring explorers; unbelievable immersion – when the VRMMORPG Fate of Crunaboul appeared, it swept the world. Liam Varsmith was the game’s uncrowned king, winning five championships in a row. Even in the real world he had everything. Wealth, looks, an athletic body; perfection. But Liam… found it all incredibly boring. But with a twist of fate Liam’s life changed drastically when the game’s mysterious AI invited him to join New Game Plus on [Hell] difficulty. Thrust in a new world, homeless and with a sick little sister, Liam was met with unforeseen challenges. Fortunately, Fate of Crunaboul existed in this world as well. Brimming with confidence Liam wasn’t interested in replicating his old life, but in finding friends and braving thrilling challenges.

In a world that is aware of other worlds and systems, a reality show was created to have participants receive a system and face challenges. All for the entertainment of the world's that cam view it. All participants have no idea about other worlds actually existing, let alone something like this going on. Elmo is a young man who had been shopping when he was chosen to take part in this challenge. Part of him is intrigued by the idea of the challenges, but most of him would rather just go home. If only that was an option. The following are the main challenges in order in the story: Challenge #1: defeating the starting dungeon Challenge #2: prevent the assassination of the king Challenge #3: defeat the fire dragon Challenge #4: locate and capture a firebird Challenge #5: There will be no graphic descriptions of any mature content. When such material will appear, it will either be lime or just glossed over. I'm writing this as I go along. If you have any suggestions or thoughts I'd be happy to hear them. Cover art is AI generated If anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book they'd like to say, but not leave a record of it here, I can be contacted at etherelemental@gmail.com

At age 34, Nico D'Angelo leads a mundane life as an accountant, until a sudden accident transports him into a brutal, post-apocalyptic video game world. In this harsh landscape, where every corner hides deadly creatures and ruthless factions, Nico must navigate treacherous quests and engage in fierce combat to survive. Equipped with only his wits and the basic skills of a reluctant gamer, he discovers that to escape this dystopian realm, he must defeat formidable bosses and complete perilous challenges. As he encounters other survivors, some friendly and others treacherous, Nico grapples with moral dilemmas and the price of survival. Driven by the hope of returning to his ordinary life, Nico embarks on a journey that forces him to confront his fears and unearth hidden strengths. Each battle tests his resolve, pushing him further from his old self and deeper into the chaotic heart of the game. Will he master the deadly mechanics of this world, or will he become just another casualty in a game where death is permanent?

24 year-old Richter Maier stands at the pinnacle of Swordsmanship — a competitive combat sport, whose glory was stolen by the first-ever immersive VR fantasy game: Mirage. The game grew more and more popular, rising to a global sensation - leaving Richter at a loss as his disciples and competitors quit to pursue a career in-game... Until the line between fantasy and reality blurred. Earth was suddenly indoctrinated into the 'System', with dungeons and monsters and classes eerily similar to that game, Mirage. A game he never played. Now Richter has a chance to regain his fame, and even more ways to gain strength. But he'll have to combat betrayal, interstellar beings, revenge, and his own lack of knowledge before he gets anywhere close. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for reading!

[Hottest Blood-Boiling Thriller] The Divine Level Expert from the apocalypse is reborn in the city. He intended to live a low-key, restrained life, but women broke off engagements with him, his family abandoned him, and everyone looked down on him… "I was low-key, but you forced me to be arrogant. Since it's come to this, then let Heaven be in awe, let the earth tremble, let the whole world go crazy because of me!" —Ye Tianchen.

Charlotte Meklen had crossed into the Fars Empire, seeking only to become a civil servant in a different continent. She wasn't a combatant... But who would have thought that even clerical staff would end up on the battlefield!

Global changes have occurred, the world has turned into a game, and strange monsters are raging all over the world. To become stronger and to resist disasters. Everyone is changing classes and moving up their ranks like crazy. Some people become wizards in their first transformation, while others become professional thunder warriors in their second transformation. But Ling Zhan did the opposite. First, he chose a non-professional class and added the blue bar to all attribute points. “It's crazy. I don't have a class. All I have are low-level skills before I change classes. How can I fight in the later stages? What's the use of the blue bars? It can't increase combat effectiveness. It's really funny...” However, when the battle occurs, Level 3 Thunder Warrior: “I'm shocked, non-professionals are so strong?” A certain third-level Elf Queen: “Infinite blue bars, invincible in one-on-one combat, No. 1 in team battles, how can we fight like this?”

What would you do if you were framed for crimes that you did not commit? And if I told you, you were framed by the very people you spent your life protecting? Would you feel anger? Hatred? Have a strong desire for revenge? This is the situation Luthor Dawn found himself in. Hunted by his own kind he now lives in a remote forest, alone with no purpose in life other then dying in peace. But soon he will have an encounter that sets him on a path he never could have imagined himself taking. Hello! Author here! I would like to thank all of you who decided to try this novel! This is my first work so please don't hold anything back when you rate the series!

[ML POV, High School, Regression, Obsession and Love, Romance Oriented, Introverted ML, Popular FL] In life, I have found nothing for myself, but you....You were the only thing that I thought was mine. And in the end, both of our fates diverged, never connecting. But I will not let history repeat.....I will not let the old memories decide our fate again. I have came back, only for you and will continue to do so, until I achieve you. --------- Samridhi Chauhan, the bright girl of her class and a social butterfly who spends most of her time, out with her close friends, preferring to stay away from home. But one day, life took a spin, when Agastya entered her life in the form of a glowing guide who accompanied her both during her coaching classes and academics. He made her feel things, that no other could feel. But there was something off....Something beneath the layers he had so meticulously built. Is Agastya really an ordinary boy or was there something dark beneath his hardened exterior. Read more to find out

WPC June 2024 Winner ---------------------------- What would you do, if you could transmigrate to the anime you designed? Upon transmigrate to the anime world, Owen found himself standing at the edge of the arena. A tall, coldly beautiful figure held a staff, arrogantly surveying the crowd! At this moment, the system sounded! [Ding, please choose: 1. Challenge on stage to receive a god-tier reward 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 50% HP!] Challenge! [Ding, congratulations to the Host for obtaining a god-tier reward] [God-tier Talent: Order of Merlin, Host's leveling speed increased tenfold!] [God-tier Skill: Mana Void, Host's surroundings become a no-magic zone!] [God-tier Weapon: Godslayer Staff, the strongest weapon! Can transform into any shape!] Nice, let me show you the power of a transmigrator! At this moment, the system's voice sounded again: [Ding, please choose: 1. Host marries the strongest female antagonist and conquers the world together 2. Abandon the challenge and lose 100% HP!] Excuse me??? Is there even a choice here???

In a world where the dead are even more terrifying than the living. Where your life means everything, cause once you die, you have a chance to become a mindless anomaly. Anubis was born into the world as a keeper, someone who combats anomalies. But for her entire life, she had never been able to see her human appearance. After nearly being killed by an anomaly, she joins the Skyfall Dance Academy with her friend Yoshi. Anubis, who changes her name to Alice, trains to combat these anomalous creatures. She might just find out some dark secrets about herself on the way. 1 Chapter release every 1-3 days.

"Warning: This story may contain explicit scenes that may not be suitable for sensitive readers. Reader discretion is advised." Haruki Nakamoto finds himself summoned into a brutal otherworldly realm where survival is a constant battle. Stripped of comfort and faced with relentless monster attacks, Haruki must grow stronger to endure his cursed existence. Driven by his disdain for the so-called "goddesses" of this world, Haruki strives to overcome the trials of his curse. As Haruki struggles against the forces of this hostile world, he encounters a mysterious faceless man who serves a higher, unseen Creator. The faceless man tasks Haruki with a mysterious purpose, revealing that the so-called deities ruling the realm are false and arrogant beings exploiting humanity's faith for their own gain. Haruki disdain for these "goddesses" grows, fueling his resolve to challenge their authority and uncover the truth behind his arrival. Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Joundar, seven summoned heroes bask in luxury as they prepare to combat a looming demonic threat. Each hero has their own motivations—some noble, others selfish. The manipulative king and the kingdom’s patron goddess, Joudar, see the heroes as pawns to spread their influence, gain territory, and amass power. As Haruki battles monsters and sharpens his skills, the world around him grows darker. The heroes’ ascent brings prosperity to Joundar, but at what cost? Haruki's rage toward the divine deepens with each battle, setting him on a path to challenge the false gods who rule over this world. With its focus on survival, power, and defiance of divine tyranny, Ascendancy tells the tale of a reluctant antihero carving his way through a world that seeks to destroy him.

Kara is a hunting prodigy. Or rather, she was born for hunting. But in a world where combatant classes have a considerable advantage over others, she, with her Hunter class, which is considered semi-combatant, will always be destined for an ordinary life. Will Kara be able to find happiness living an ordinary life? Well, Kara herself gives us the answer: "Absolutely not!" So, when she discovers a family inheritance that holds a well-guarded secret of the Hunter class, she decides to embark on a path that will defy the order of the world.

In a world where other races despise each other. War is being born for the conquest of power. A young commoner once known as the crying flame is taken in by a dragon goddess to be her maid.

In a world where mysterious and dangerous creatures known as "Entities" coexist with humans, These Entities are born from human emotions, traumas, and fears, and they take on monstrous forms that vary from disturbing and grotesque to eerily beautiful. Ezra Kane thought his biggest challenge was surviving high school, but when a terrifying monster attack transports him to a nightmarish world, he finds himself fighting for his life in a twisted land where monsters hunt humans for sport. Trapped in a dark and monstrous fantasy realm filled with grotesque creatures and hostile landscapes, Ezra must navigate a world ruled by chaos, a place where each step could be his last. To combat this growing threat, the Veil Keepers, a secret organization, recruits individuals who possess unique abilities to destroy these Entities. However, wielding these powers comes with a cost, as the users risk becoming the very monsters they hunt. In this gripping, action-packed dark fantasy, Ezra’s journey is one of survival, vengeance, and the unbreakable will to return home. But to do so, he must embrace the darkness within and face the monstrous world head-on. Will he conquer this hellish realm, or will it consume him whole?

Xandros, the former Demon King, awakens in a desolate landscape with no memory of his past. He is met by Arachne, a mysterious and powerful figure who claims to be his ally. As Xandros navigates the twisted landscape of the underworld, he discovers that he has been reborn with a fraction of his former powers. Arachne offers to help him reclaim his throne and powers, but at a steep price. As Xandros embarks on his journey to reclaim his former glory, he must confront the darkness within himself and the evil forces that seek to destroy him. Will he be able to reclaim his throne and powers, or will he succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume him? *Themes:* - The struggle for power and identity - The blurred lines between good and evil - The corrupting influence of power and ambition *Target Audience:* - Fans of dark fantasy and epic fantasy - Readers who enjoy complex characters and morally ambiguous themes - Anyone looking for a gripping and intense fantasy novel

【Elios】: Ultimate Flame Mage. Elios, a young boy gifted with fire, witnesses the massacre of his parents by the Beasts, a half-human, half-animal race, during the 5th Great Western War. Saved at the last moment, he is taken in by Merlione, a former Beast warrior. Merlione becomes Elios's mentor, training him in combat and gradually challenging his beliefs. Their relationship, initially marked by mistrust, evolves into an unexpected bond. But one day, Elios is spotted by other Beasts who set off in pursuit of him. The young fire mage now has a target on his back. Elios's fate is about to take a decisive turn.

The Earth as you know it is over. Mysterious beings called Spirits are looking for their Emissaries. You can trust no one in this apocalyptic world. Anything can happen at anytime. Laws of Physics are a joke now. Can our heroes survive and uncover the secrets of the universe?

After waking up, he found himself in the world of Lord of the Rings. Became the dragon Smaug! In order to prevent the tragedy that happened to him from happening again, he decided to summon craftsmen to cast scales! Poor Dwarf King Thorin and others were captured by it and made craftsmen before they entered the Lonely Mountain. Then he supported his puppets to rebuild the river valley city, and he could get as many gold coins as he wanted! Gandalf? You dare to come here and see if I don't bite you to death! The orc army cried out and wanted to surrender, the woodland elven kingdom surrendered collectively, all humans became its believers, and the northern continent was basically dominated by it! Sauron in Mount Doom said viciously: "We are villains!" Smaug was furious when he heard this, "Ah, bah, for a guy like you who was killed by a thief, I am ashamed to be associated with you." Until the night in the North The king appears... Smaug wakes up when the apocalyptic plague sweeps through Middle-Earth, orcs travel from another dimension, and the Qin army from the east presses the country. It turns out that the Middle-earth world he lives in is not that simple... Exclusively signed novel: "The Lord of the Rings, Beginning with the Dragon Smaug"; this novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarities are purely coincidental and do not imitate. .

Kade Rivers grew up fascinated by combat sports but didn’t have the resources to pursue real-life training. After saving up for years, He acquired a VR capsule and joined the popular 'Virtual Strike' a VR MMA game. Join him on his journey of achieving his goal of standing in the top ranks of Virtual strike.

He traveled back in time to the world of Dragon Ball and became a newborn Saiyajin. Starting with 200 combat points, he became an advanced warrior of the same level as Raditz. Five years later, on this day, the God of Destruction Beerus arrives on Planet Vegeta.... Countdown to the destruction of the planet! The plot begins! Without a system, without a golden finger, in front of Planet Vegeta that was about to be destroyed by Freezer, Talot made a certain decision. ...... This is a translation.

In a world ruled by a powerful Overlord who has defeated gods, monarchs, and even immortals, nothing remains to challenge THEM. Bored with THEIR perfect reign, THEY seeks excitement through playful destruction. But now, even that has lost its thrill. As the twelve monarchs from different realms gather at THEIR command, the Overlord makes an unexpected announcement—THEY will step down, build the greatest academy ever known, and reincarnate. Their goal: to challenge fate once more, this time as a student in a school like no other, and live THEIR once forgotten life of a mortal. The countdown to THEIR return has begun, and the world is about to witness a new kind of ruler in a different form!

In a world where magic and mystery intertwine, young Riven Kaelthar faces an unimaginable fate. Burdened by a family legacy steeped in darkness, he must navigate a treacherous path filled with trials and truths that challenge his very identity.

Jules est un ado de 17 ans. Une belle nuit d'été, alors qu'il venait de s'endormir, il fut téléporté dans un monde ressemblant fortement au moyen âge. Poussé par l'envie de survivre et de revenir à son ancienne vie, il sera emporté dans un combat qui le dépasse totalement. wiki : https://onigard.fandom.com/fr/wiki/Wiki_Onigard

Argentum Academy, a prestigious military-style school located in a sprawling valley, renowned for training the elite in combat disciplines, including Mecha Armored Divisions, Martial Arts, and Magical Warfare. Story Premise: Argentum Academy is divided into four main divisions: Mecha Armored Division (MAD): Students are trained to pilot advanced mechs. Martial Arts Division (MARD): Students master hand-to-hand combat and martial arts. Magical Warfare Division (MWD): Students specialize in magical combat and spellcasting. Strategic Operations Division (SOD): Students focus on tactical planning and strategy. As tensions rise between these divisions over resources, recognition, and influence, Ryker finds himself at odds with the MWD’s leader, the powerful and arrogant mage, Elara Vex. Ryker’s world takes a thrilling turn when he discovers the "Shadow Games," an underground tournament where students from different divisions compete in secret battles to test their skills and settle scores. Plot: Intrigued by the Shadow Games' potential to bridge the divisions, Ryker decides to participate. Alongside his childhood friend Lyra Flynn from MARD, his strategic partner Kaid Rylan from SOD, and the mysterious mage Zara Moonwhisper from MWD, Ryker navigates the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the academy. As the games progress, Ryker must confront Elara Vex, who becomes increasingly obsessed with defeating him.

Ivan was a driver of an M1 Abrams tank in an elite tank unit called "Red Musket." On what was supposed to be their last mission, the tank is struck by a military truck, and suddenly he finds himself in a fantasy medieval world. Miraculously, he retains possession of the tank, but his crew is nowhere to be found. Determined to reunite with his comrades, Ivan embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, he encounters allies who join him and be his new crew, with Ivan assuming the role of captain. Now faced with the challenge of surviving in this fantasy realm, Ivan relies on his expertise with the M1 Abrams, and overcoming its significant logistical demands. Let's join him on his quest as he battles alien-like monster creatures known as "Cerus" and confronts even the Demon itself. With his modern knowledge and technological prowess, Ivan revolutionizes this new world, using his tank to combat the monstrous threats. Together, let's witness Ivan's journey unfold as he races towards his future and a new home, full speed ahead! -Cover art is not mine. It's art by Shepherd Stu.

Duc is accidentally reincarnated as a duck in a fantasy world where he was supposed to be the heroic force for good, as a human, but finds himself in the depths of a dungeon facing challenge after challenge in his little duck body. Not only that, when he finds his way out he ends up right in the middle of a possible war starting! Joined by an elven princess, a rogue, and others along on his journey, Duc has to not only find himself, but also help others and the world around him!

A once in a millennium event is currently being anticipated by all the people of Vesmir. They are outside of their own homes waiting for a special phenomen to happen. They gaze above the skies and saw the one of the two moons of their planet, slowly covered the sun. Suddenly the azure colored sky of Vesmir was hastily change its color into a dark crimson. When the sky of Vesmir became dark crimson, the people of Vesmir was amazed by the phenomenon they are seeing. After a while million of stars twinkle around the moon, slowly turning the dark crimson sky to its original azure color. Among those millions stars there were less than 0.0001.% star that shines brightly compared to the other stars. However, if you look closely as if the dark crimson sky was fighting the million of stars they get a stalemate. People then saw the second moon covered the sun. Suddenly the whole world was casted by shadow and darkness. All of the people of Vesmir suddenly felt feer and safe at the same time. Then after a while the sky returned to its original azure color because it was still in the afternoon. There is no million of stars. There is no dark crimson sky. In a old hut at the top of the mountain, an oldman with a white clothes. The oldman looks like a benevolent and you can see a white aura flickering on and off out of his body. He witness all this phenomenon at the hut's window. The catastrophe that was delayed are happening.The seal of the world are slowly weakening. That race will find this world. No, they already find it. The sacrifice that they made to hide this world from them this is lonely weakening. Alas it would still happen. Are all those sacrifice they did, are for these generation to face?" He asked weakly. No one answered. The oldman looks at his body. He saw his body was very slowly turning into dust. "I do not have much time. I need to inform the guardians of all the races about the impending storm that is coming. They need to focus to armed the new generation especially the Chosen Ones. They would be the the sword that would purge the chaos and shield that would protect it's people of this world from the chatastrophe that would happen. Those who have been sealed cannot do anything, the only solution is to train those new generation." Looking at the window, as he gaves at the sun. "The structure of the universe is gonna completely change in this era. Can this world survive?" The old man did not include the shadow in his premonitions and just bypass it. The old man stands weakly, get his walking stick then go wherever he plans to do. *** Argus Orpheus an orphan who survive from a Gate break. He lives for 10 years alone. "Argus Orpheus, Unique Class Awakener, Type: Summoner." A class that is said to be average by many. Argus was also walking a path of summoner no one has succeeded thus far. Argus awakened a power that was no being should possess. As he begins his journey, Argus slowly uncovers the truth of this mysteries about himself. Watch as Argus embarked his chaotic journey.