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Humanity finds themselves trapped in an MMO RPG. As they navigate the 100 floors of the World Tree, players face challenges, unlock skills, and wield magic. Lives are lost, alliances form, and destinies are shaped. Who will rise, and who will fall? After much reflection, I’ve decided to rewrite Ascending the World Tree into a new version: ATWT Rewrite. The original story will remain available for those who enjoyed it, but I’m taking the narrative in a new direction—one without systems. I’ve come to believe that systems, while popular in fantasy, often serve as a crutch. Concepts like skill points and their effects on characters tend to be loosely defined, diluting the depth of the story and characters. In this rewrite, I’m removing the system elements entirely, refocusing the tale on the raw, emotional struggles of humanity climbing the World Tree. Additionally, the chapters in ATWT Rewrite will be much shorter. Writing 11k-word chapters in the original wasn’t sustainable for me, so I’ll be aiming for 1–2 pages per chapter this time. This will help me create a more consistent and enjoyable writing process. I hope you’ll join me on this new journey. As the characters and world of ATWT evolve into something more grounded, engaging, and true to the spirit of fantasy. Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait to share ATWT Rewrite with you!

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear.

Arthur Sully was an ordinary man, grounded, determined, but stuck in the monotony of life. That was until fate, cruel and unexpected, struck him down in a tragic accident. When Arthur opens his eyes again, he finds himself in a foreign, untamed world, an endless forest teeming with terrifying monsters, alien flora, and dangers lurking at every turn. Struggling to comprehend his situation, Arthur soon discovers something extraordinary: he can adapt. Each time he faces death-through poison, claws, or fangs, his body evolves, becoming stronger, faster, and more resilient. Thrown into a brutal survival game, Arthur’s resolve is pushed to its limits as he learns to fight, adapt, and master his strange ability. Arthur must confront not only the monsters of this alien realm but also the terrifying truth of his existence. He must Adapt, evolve, survive, or die trying. Tags: World-hopping, Sci-fi, No-Harem, Kingdom-Building (2nd Volume).

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

In 2030, a major disaster occurred. A 9.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in 5 different areas causing many casualties throughout the world, the ground split and right at the epicenter of the earthquake, 5 giant towers appeared, towers similar to the tower of Babel, the five towers have differences in shape and size, but the function of the five towers remains the same, which is to save humanity from extinction because of monsters that come out of cracks due to a major earthquake.

There’s a unique terror in real-life horror—stories born from whispered legends, inexplicable encounters, and chilling truths that defy logic. Unlike fiction, these tales don’t offer the comfort of being purely imaginary. They haunt because they’re real—or at least, they feel like they could be. This collection takes you into the eerie, the unsettling, and the downright terrifying moments that people have faced. From the spectral girl on the ancient Peepal tree to the shadowy figures that seem to watch from the corners of everyday life, these stories are grounded in truth and the unexplainable. Each tale pulls back the curtain on the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the supernatural, drawing you into a world where the unexplained is always just a breath away. Brace yourself for sleepless nights, lingering chills, and the unsettling sensation that you might not be as alone as you think. Welcome to The Umbrella and the Ghostly Visitor and Other Real-Life Horror Stories. Read on—if you dare.

September 17th… 2015,after a devasting attack in the city of Tokyo Young Ashiguro Kumazaki finds himself on the ground on his finale breath.out of the rubble came the ESSENCE of RAGE one of the many 11 Essences…powerful lifeforms that take on vessels to carry their duties.as it linked with Ashiguro reviving him it made him the strongest man on the planet and…the Galaxies protector…

A hundred years ago, Chu Xiu transmigrated from Earth to Cang Qiong Continent, and received the Destined Villain System. After killing countless holy sons and daughters, he was surrounded by the older generation, and self destructed, possessing Tai Su Sacred Ground Yun Xia Mountain’s senior disciple. This time, he decided to lay low and develop strength. Let’s start small, what about becoming a saint admired by thousands? ---- The cover is not mine it is from drakescans who made a manhua of this novel. Check them out on https://drakecomic.com/!

**Violent** **Female MC** **17+** What would you do if you were thrown into a world in which you do not know? Would you cry? Would you die? Would you rise to power? This story follows a woman with powers of her own, forged from her pain. She escapes her "Training grounds" after millennia and enters the world as an ignorant demigod-like figure. She alone travels the world to find the truth behind her existence and follows the will of her own.

Tetsuro Arbour, a young high school student, is forced to move to Japan with his estranged mother. The one constant in his life has always been hockey. There's something about gliding on the ice and forming strong bonds with his teammates that keeps him grounded, offering an escape from the harsh reality of his fractured family. While his mother is making an effort to be there for him, unlike his father. Tetsuro's journey to stardom is filled with both exhilarating highs and crushing lows.

An ordinary cultivator - that was the best way to describe Zhao Yunxiao. Be it in terms of strength or talent, he had always been in the middle of the pack, neither excelling nor falling behind. However, he did not really think badly of his current situation. Some people were destined to become the stars in the skies, while some people were born to be like the rocks on the ground. The stars might be dazzling, but the rocks supported the earth itself. Both of them were necessary in order to maintain the balance of this world. As someone ordinary, Zhao Yunxiao did his best to live his ordinary life to the fullest. He was careful and meticulous, doing his best to make sure he understands everything fully instead of jumping into doing things. He knew his limits and did not dream of anything out of reach. Instead, all he wished for was to live a life of freedom. But one day, he realised that something seemed to be amiss. Perhaps he was mistaken all along. Perhaps even the rocks on the ground had their chance to shine under the right circumstances, even if only for the slightest of moments. This is the tale of an ordinary cultivator... until he was no longer ordinary. *** This story will be written for leisure and thus not be locked, but if you are feeling generous and wish to show your appreciation in monetary terms... https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SweatingCloud

For Aarav, life is a blur of monotony—endless days at his desk, chasing a theory that may be nothing more than a wild guess. But everything changes when an infection, one that’s been silently spreading, erupts into chaos. The newsroom becomes ground zero as the outbreak tears through the city, forcing Aarav and his colleague to flee for their lives. Trapped in a building now overrun with the infected, left with no escape and no certainty. The clock is ticking, and the horrors outside threaten to consume him at every turn. Will he survive long enough to find a way out, or will the relentless spread of the infection be the end of him?

In three years of marriage, Blanchie’s heart had also died for three years. Bearing the title of Mrs. Green, she endured torment every moment. The reason was simple: in his eyes, she was the culprit responsible for the death of his beloved. Blanchie sent a divorce agreement to the head of the Green family, a man whose every stomp in New York shook the ground. However, the head of the Green family cornered her, coldly stating, “This is what you owe me; it can never be repaid in this lifetime. If you don’t have money, then you can pay with your body.”

In the heart of Japan, Kazemachi Sota was a high school football legend, the fastest and most skilled quarterback the Nishikawa Hawks had ever seen. But a devastating injury shattered his dreams, leaving him to navigate a new life of uncertainty. Labeled "the bird with clipped wings," Kazemachi struggles to find his place in a world without the sport that defines him. Just as hope seems lost, an unexpected invitation from a spirited girl named Aiko reignites his passion. She invites him to join the school’s flag football team, a game of strategy and speed, offering him a chance to redefine himself. Will Kazemachi find a new way to soar, or will the shadows of his past keep him grounded forever? This is a journey of self-discovery and triumph against all odds.

Unfamiliar? That's what I thought when I first came into this world. I'm a piece of myself it's spread out, When I'm a Chemist working in a lab I stumbled upon a unviable space of void in the ground. I touched it, I got sent here. I got the system like all main character, but, will it even help me survive here? I don't know but I'm coming in for a long run!

The story centers around a character who, after dying in his previous life, is reincarnated into a new world, only to find himself in a school setting that serves as a training ground for magical abilities and otherworldly skills. However, he doesn't get a typical or glamorous role like the others in the academy. Instead, he lands a "fake" job, which becomes a source of both comedy and unexpected development.

Ethan Grayson has it all: a multi-billion-dollar company, a penthouse view, and a personality so charming it’s borderline unbearable. But after one too many dinner dates with women who talk more about his stock portfolio than their hobbies, Ethan decides he’s done with high society. His grand plan? Marry a “normal” woman who doesn’t care about his money. Simple, right? Enter Emily Carter, a bookshop employee who thinks a “luxury” is buying two cups of coffee in one day. She’s witty, stubborn, and entirely unimpressed when Ethan waltzes into her shop one afternoon, throwing around compliments like confetti. For Ethan, Emily is everything he’s looking for: genuine, grounded, and refreshingly immune to his usual charm. There’s just one tiny problem. Ethan’s arrogance is the size of his bank account, and Emily has no patience for egotistical billionaires—no matter how good their jawline is. As Ethan awkwardly tries to “woo” Emily in the most unromantic ways possible (think unsolicited business advice and overly generous tips), Emily starts to wonder if this handsome stranger might actually have a heart hidden under all that bravado. But when she discovers his real reason for pursuing her, all bets are off. Will Ethan learn to drop his ego long enough to win Emily’s trust? Or will Emily decide that some books are better left closed?

Taking place at AD 500 , a world in which rulers were messiahs to commoners and the first born royal of great nations had the power of the seals . Nero who rose from the common grounds of Eden hauls himself into the world of religious warfare of great nations where little did he know his life was about to…..

The story is about a boy named Tokiro who is a high school student who found a gem in the ground that contained an evil entity from millions of years ago, who would cause problems in his life but as the story progressed he would meet more bearers with different powers.

In a world where reality is warped and blood stains the ground, the crash of a mysterious spaceship seventy years ago birthed a generation that knows only terror and despair. Anomalies have twisted the landscape into a living nightmare, where death is ever-present and the air is thick with the stench of decay. The survivors, born into this unforgiving hell, are driven by a desperate need to uncover the dark secrets of their origins. With every step, they delve deeper into a world shrouded in fog, where the line between life and death is razor-thin, and hope is a distant memory

Nasty rumors are swirling around Noah. He got used to having others judge him by this unfair gossip, so he has put an end to him and his personal life. Ethan is hunted by his past, so he’s diligently trying to avoid any kind of close relationship. It seems like they have no common ground and certainly have no reason to be interested in each other. But ‘Devil’s Eye’ clears things up.

Michael thought a hike on the Appalachian Trail might clear his head, not turn his life upside down. Stumbling upon the Infinity Dungeon, he discovers a realm of magic—his ticket to a new life. But as Michael battles his way through the dungeon and gains magic [Skills], he realizes that the whole world is about to change forever. Other delvers with dangerous powers, hungry beasts, the awakening of old monsters. Dangers are everywhere. Friends are now enemies, abusing their power and even the Italian mob wants a slice of the pie. In a world where anyone can wield power, Michael knows he’s going to have to devise a way to get stronger. To deal with this he creates a megacorporation, and its Candle Light division is starting to look awfully similar to a certain foundation that deals with magical anomalies. LitRPG with lots of blue boxes, grounded in a real world that feels ever more dangerous, and a main character who will have to learn how to exploit his powers quickly, before events slip out of his grasp. The world is vast and full of dangers, after all, and magic only makes things worse.

Alice, the once guardian angel, has became fallen for a misunderstanding. She fell until she hit the ground, and now, her adventures begin. Will she get back to heaven, or stay in the overworld. If she is staying, she will need to hide her angelic features. Will she survive the world of chaos and bring peace? [note: this is a GL. This novel may have gore, violence, and other bad stuff.]

Growing up and living a mundane life, Kaleb wakes up from a nightmare, only to find himself late for work, he rushes out decides to take a shortcut through a narrow alley, only for the ground to collapse beneath him. His life us thrown upside down when he wakes up in a strange bizarre landscape. As he navigates his way through it he stumbles upon a village in ruins, he is then dragged into a cart and left wondering what is happening in the world around him.

The Hero? Who's that? wait are you talking about the... Doombringer? Read this dark and gritty action web novel about the main character seeking revenge against the Hero of his kingdom that turned on them and brought the kingdom to the ground

In the peaceful village of Varyndal, Ren and his friends enjoy a carefree childhood, unaware of the looming danger. Their world is torn apart when a mysterious group of invaders, marked by a black dragon crest, descends upon the village, burning it to the ground and slaughtering the Arashiro Clan, the revered protectors of the land. In the chaos, Ren manages to escape into the forest, witnessing the destruction of his home and the capture of his friends.

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Dr. Bai Meili, a scientist grounded in logic and empirical evidence, finds her reality upended when she's thrust into a world governed by ancient magic and brutal power. Here, she encounters Jin Hong Hui, a being whose beauty is as breathtaking as his power is terrifying. He's on a quest to recover a stolen treasure, and his wrath burns like wildfire, consuming anything in its path. Their paths collide when Jin Hong Hui, with a predatory grin, traps Bai Meili in a game of cat and mouse. Her attempts at rational explanations and escape are met with amusement, as he toys with her, relishing the chase before the inevitable capture. Bai Meili, armed only with her scientific mind and a surge of adrenaline, must confront a power beyond her comprehension, a force that mocks the very laws of nature she holds dear. This is a world where might makes right, and she is about to learn that lesson the hard way.

Read advanced chapters on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMRahi While the whole world is trying to hunt rare beasts and tame them to cultivate unique powers, I became the administrator of a sacred ground in a game, where all sorts of rare beasts flocked to me greedily for benefits! From the Ghost Dragons to the Suntail Phoenixes, from Hydra Ants to Poison Druids, my sacred ground can farm any beast that wants to cultivate!