Grounded Ost

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/!

The dead remember duty longest. Beyond Haven's walls, twilight claims the corrupted realms. But here, in the Field of Broken Banners where the last army fell, something older than corruption endures. Purpose. Forgotten oaths stir in blood-soaked soil. Bones rise from hallowed ground. Not one hero reborn, but the collected will of thousands who died protecting others. A guardian bound by the final, desperate command that ended an age: Hold the line. Protect them all. It bears no name. Needs no flesh. Fears no death. Only the dead remember how to stand guard. Some promises outlast even death.

In a world divided by altitudes and ambitions, Kelson is a young dreamer grounded in the humble city below, a realm of perseverance and quiet traditions. His life had been one of exploration, walking paths rich with cultural splendor and tales of the old world. But his gaze now shifts upward, toward the fabled metropolis of Skyrail City, a gleaming symbol of technological marvel and economic opulence suspended in the heavens. Once dismissive of its grandeur as mere vanity, Kelson finds himself drawn to its mysteries and promises, compelled by a curiosity he can no longer ignore. When a family friend and sponsor paves his way, Kelson sets out to experience the sprawling utopia on what was meant to be a simple vacation with loved ones. Yet, upon arrival, he discovers a city far more complex than its reputation, a labyrinth of untold luxury and hidden turmoil, where every corner whispers conflict and ambition. In this world above the clouds, Kelson will not only navigate the chaos of an unfamiliar society but will also confront the reawakening of an old connection,a bond forged through a case that still lingers in the shadows of his heart. As the city's secrets unravel and alliances shift, Kelson must decide whether Skyrail City is a beacon of opportunity or a stage for destiny to challenge him once again. The skies hold more than promise, they hold peril, transformation, and the echoes of a reunion destined to change everything.

Samuel, Donovan and Gary are tasked with an important mission. Live normally as a student in the world's most prestigious school of magic. They must maintain an open persona and kind attitude while they live in the school. But they fail miserably at that. As their reputation sinks to the ground when trying to accomplish their second mission. Their true mission. A terrorist group named 'The Red Hand' had infiltrated the school for an unknown reason, and it's up to them to find out and stop them. Will they successfully thwart 'The Red Hand' or will they die trying? (TW: Deaths, Heavy injuries, Harsh Language, There will be kids dying. I warned you.)

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!

【Infant Stage, a cumulative total of 10,000 leg kicks】 【Attribute gained: Use It or Lose It】 【As long as you continuously exercise the same body part, that part can evolve infinitely, but it can't break the limits of carbon-based lifeforms】 【……】 【Student Phase, a cumulative total of 100 million characters read】 【Attribute gained: Heavenly Intellect】 【Photographic memory, learning ability reached the pinnacle of humanity】 【……】 【Adult Stage, a cumulative matching of carbon-based lifeforms' limits 100 times】 【Attribute gained: Multi-form】 【The body is no longer limited to the frailty of carbon-based lifeforms' flesh and blood, capable of evolving beyond life forms】 【……】 Having transmigrated, Lin Zichen was born with an achievement-based cheat. In this life, he only wanted to evolve quietly, continuously breaking through the limits of life forms, and savoring the pleasure that comes with the leveling-up process.

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.

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.”

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

In a dystopian future, convicted criminals are exiled to Cell 0, a hellish prison planet where survival is a near-impossible fight against brutal terrain, monstrous creatures, and savage, human-like alien predators. Snow King, a disgraced former police officer falsely accused of murdering his wife, is sent to this unforgiving world to serve a life sentence. Wracked with guilt and grief, Snow initially seeks only to survive but when he crosses paths with a sharp-tongued, street-smart prisoner named Alaiah, his resolve to live is reignited. As the inmates form uneasy alliances to navigate the horrors of Cell 0, they uncover a shocking secret: the prison planet isn’t just a dumping ground for criminals it’s a testing ground for a sinister intergalactic experiment. To escape, Snow and Alaiah must rally the prisoners, overcome their inner demons, and confront both the alien overlords who hunt them and the truths they’ve been running from. Caught between survival and sacrifice, Snow must decide: will he succumb to the nightmare of Cell 0, or will he fight to reclaim his life and perhaps even his humanity?

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.

WARNING: The story is being heavily edited from the ground up. All current chapters are being rewritten and republished.

Jake was never one to keep a diary, but today he found reason enough. While riding the subway the ground ahead collapsed killing all but the occupants of the last car, upon reaching the surface Jake discovers a horrifying truth. The surface has been torn apart, but stranger than, that the sun has stopped moving and is staying stock still in the sky, but is that truly the end of it? Join Jake on his journey of discovering the truth behind why the world stopped. Thank you to xkcd's What If? on Youtube for the inspiration.

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

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.

Kim Ju-Won an average guy and office worker, was walking back to his apartment after a long day at work. However, On his way back home he was ran over by a car, He sees his life flashing before his eyes, A pool of blood on the ground. Eventually he dies from blood loss, But suddenly.. he woke up.. in an unfamiliar place and a blue screen with the title "System" Appeared Infront of him.. A new chapter of his life has just begun.

Bobby works hard to prove himself better than peers in the Martial Arts Training Ground, but just when he's about to give up, a mysterious black, marble-like, object fuses with his left eye, granting him the powers of the ancient gods. With his newfound powers, Bobby embarks on the journey toward becoming the greatest martial artist of all time...

I woke up in a strange world. The first thing I noticed? I wasn’t in my bed. I wasn’t even human anymore. No. Instead, I was... slithering on the ground, my body long and serpentine, glistening in the dim light of the cave around me. I felt the strange sensation of scales on my skin, each one sharp and slick. What, I'm a snake ????

In the confines of a tiny 0.75-gallon terrarium, a fragile and vibrant ecosystem unfolds. Beneath the cover of bark and the shade of a fading clover plant, Mossback, a newly hatched isopod, embarks on a life of survival, exploration, and quiet resilience. From his first tentative steps in the moss patch to his encounters with dominant rivals, fleeting alliances, and the ever-busy springtails, Mossback navigates a world where every droplet of water and every shred of decaying plant matter is a lifeline. Over time, he learns that life within the terrarium is as beautiful as it is unforgiving—a delicate balance of growth and decay, survival and loss. As the terrarium changes, Mossback grows older, witnessing the slow decline of the ecosystem’s most powerful inhabitants and the rise of new life from the remnants of the old. Through his journey, the story reflects on the fleeting nature of existence and the cyclical patterns of life, reminding us that even in the smallest, most overlooked corners of the world, the same struggles and triumphs echo. "A Fragile World" is a poignant and scientifically grounded narrative that captures the beauty and impermanence of life, exploring themes of survival, mortality, and the interconnectedness of all living things. It is a story that will leave readers marveling at the complexity of even the tiniest ecosystems and pondering their own place in the grander scheme of life.

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.

The scorching virus outbreak has driven Galea's ecosystems into chaos, infecting not only life forms but also advanced technologies. With no antidote in sight, the people of Galea turn to their last hope: the Authonoids, Authorized Androids engineered to combat this relentless virus. These androids are designed to fight the virus while being immune to its effects. But, the virus evolves rapidly, and the battle is far from over. As if the relentless virus wasn’t enough, some elites exploit the chaos, using the virus for their political gain. Tsuyuki, one of the Minerva's Authonoid, and his companions must find a way to accomplish the desperate struggle against the outbreak, political corruption, and unforeseen threats lurking in the shadows, before all is lost. "Mankind is dying, disorders are kings, heaven copulate hell." Content Warning: This novel contain explicit contents of violences, gores, profanities, and slight sexualities. PS 1: This is my passion project. So I will take it slowly yet consistently, where each week has new chapters. PS 2: The cover art wasn't mine. Sauce: https://wallpaperdot.com/devil-may-cry-wallpapers/ PS 3: If you wanna listen to my OSTs, here's the link: https://www.bandlab.com/mansonfd7/tracks?sort=popular PS 4: I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/315742/fictions You can support me and my work on ko-fi: ko-fi.com/mansonfd7

The soul transmigrated to Soul-Suppressing Street, only to be bullied by a lowly evil spirit general. In his previous life, he was a powerful Soul-Suppressing General—how could he now be humiliated and pressed to the ground by a mere evil spirit? As he lay dying, Zhu Mingzhang stood up once more. "If I don't dominate this world, wouldn't my arrival here be meaningless?"

Alpha wakes up with a nightmare, a nightmare in which she has passed 1 and a half year in an apocalypse and died by the strongest, Vampire Knight. Alpha believed that it was just a nightmare and checked the day and it was 23rd December, 2026, the last day of peace in her dream. The next day, she came to school, as usual, but realized that the things are going like the way it was in her dream. She ran to save her love to the ground but unfortunately, as same in her nightmare, she lost him again and the Apocalypse began again, with a proof that it was not a dream but she has came back to time.

Leila Samara is a talented but struggling artist working at a small café in New York City. Her world is simple, grounded in the day-to-day hustle to make ends meet, and she’s content in her modest life—until one evening, a chance encounter with Alexander Knight, a powerful CEO of a global empire, changes everything. When Alex accidentally leaves behind his expensive watch at the café, Leila returns it to him, not expecting anything more than a brief exchange. But when he invites her to his exclusive world, she finds herself drawn into his orbit. Despite his wealth and confidence, Alex is a man burdened by isolation, haunted by past scars that even his immense fortune can’t heal. As their paths intertwine, Leila and Alex discover that despite their stark differences—her humble roots, his life of luxury—the connection between them is undeniable. But their blossoming relationship is tested by the vast gap between their worlds, their own insecurities, and secrets they both keep hidden. Navigating love, trust, and the allure of power, Leila and Alex must confront the walls they’ve built around their hearts. Will their love defy their circumstances, or will their contrasting lives pull them apart? "Beneath the skyline" is a story of two souls from different worlds finding unexpected love, healing, and the courage to break free from the expectations that bind them.

A blade and a corpse on the ground. When humans first stepped foot on Neptune in the year 2200, they unlocked a vast and boundless universe ruled by different families, filled with magnificent battle techniques and ten arbiters who controlled it all!

The City Where You Have to Pay for Oxygen In Speranţă, a dystopian city dominated by megacorporations and covered in toxic fog, life is kept within a dome, controlled with an iron fist. For most of the inhabitants, oxygen comes at a price, and freedom is an unattainable luxury. In Speranţă, some young people are born with powers strong enough to become celebrated heroes; others are thrown into the battlefield with no special training, only the price of survival. They are forced to fight against... whatever is on the other side of the dome. Carlisle, with her sharp tongue, quick wit, and a burning desire to cause destruction, is not one of those prodigious heroines. But maybe she doesn’t need to be. As the city sinks further into darkness, Carlisle finds herself forced to sink along with it. How do villains come to be? Ask anyone, and you'll hear a different answer. But the truth is, everyone has the impulse to become something dark; where the patience to suffer in silence ends, the desire for revenge begins. “Oww, don’t tell me I hurt your feelings?” – the straight, perfect smile played on her lips, mocking, even though she was the one lying on the ground. “If that’s the best you can do, I don’t even want to see the worst.” – As she tried to lift her upper body, the second blow came straight to her ribs, pushing her back against the dirty ground once more. She would have to add that event to the list of “stupid and potentially suicidal things” she had already done. The foot pressing her into the ground remained firm on her back, preventing her lungs from fully expanding. He – whose name she would have to strain to remember – said something, a whisper lost in the wind, because all she could hear was her own heartbeat as she threw a mocking smile at the bastard.

Have you ever felt the world shift beneath your feet, the ground you thought solid suddenly crumbling into dust? That's how it began for Sofia Paterson. One moment, her life was a tapestry of simple joys – sunrise breakfasts, the laughter of her family, evenings spent under a star-dusted sky. The next, a reckless driver, a blinding flash of metal, and the comforting rhythm of her existence was shattered, leaving her grappling with a devastating loss and a future shrouded in uncertainty. This is the story of how, from the wreckage of her past, she found something unexpected – a love as profound as it was unexpected.

"I'm tired" "don't" lights scattering painful sobs sounds with tears falling on the ground "you did it for love but all you got was hate" "They are happy,smiling and in relief because u were the one sad,crying and in despair Duncan" A world that lives happily in despair believing in someone they should have not even have crossed path with Let's do this for the end "i'm still very tired"

In a world ravaged by monstrous beings from another universe, a young hero fights with all he has to save humanity. His ultimate sacrifice in battle unlocks a second chance: He returned to the past with the power to turn back time, granted by a system designed to help him rewrite the fate of his world. With memories of the devastation etched in his mind, he is determined to right the wrongs, restore hope, and prepare Earth for the forces that nearly destroyed it. Although he's focused solely on humanity’s survival, fate has a different path for his heart. As he rebuilds his life, a group of extraordinary heroines gravitate toward him, each sharing his mission and willing to help him find a life beyond war and duty. Yet, his single-minded drive makes him oblivious to love, and it will take patience and persistence for his allies to help him open up and see the life he deserves. Driven by purpose, grounded in sacrifice, and unyielding in the face of evil, he will do whatever it takes to bring peace back to his world—even if it means accepting love along the way. Disclaimer: This is an original work; all characters are my own creations. Locations in the story are used purely for world-building purposes, and as the story progresses, these places will cease to exist. I guarantee at least a release of two new chapters each week for now.

All Kang Dae Rim knew in this world was her father, castle and forest. All her father said was that the outside world was dangerous for her and her brother