They Shall Not Grow Old

Literally just a bunch of old journal entries of mine. Cringe along with me as I relive these days. It's been at least 15 years...some of these are as old as 20! How bad could it be? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

The Prince of Macedonia wakes up from a nightmare, Zeus has given him a vision, a grave threat from the West, one that he has to prepare for, but how can he convince his father, his peers that this is a good choice? Zeus isn't even that trustworthy actually hehehe (sorry XD

For the crimes he commited, Theo was executed by the exile to the outlands, beyond the limits of human civilization, where the S-rank monsters reigned supreme. Yet, rather than feeling despair, guilt or anything else... Theo was excited. He had no memory of comitting any of the crimes he was sentenced for. Or, to be more precise, he had no memory of doing anything in this world other than sitting in the prison-coach as it drove to the edge of the civilization. And how could he not, with the system prompt hanging out in the corner of his vision, promising to activate only once he set foot in the outlands? Turn the world into blocks... and mine them out. Craft whatever your heart desire. Construct, automate, explore and exploit! But when you hear the boss music kick in... Do you run, or do you stand your ground and fight?! And what if, while you play minecraft... Others play game of thrones?

Betrayed by those he trusted, Luo Chen, the supreme leader of the Blood Moon Sect, was ambushed and killed, his legacy shattered. But fate grants him a second chance—he awakens in the frail body of Ye Tian, a crippled young master from a fallen noble family. In a world where strength is law and the weak are prey, Luo Chen, now Ye Tian, vows to reclaim his power and rise above all. Armed with memories of his past glory and an unyielding will, Ye Tian begins a ruthless journey of cultivation and revenge. Facing treachery, conspiracies, and ancient powers, he must overcome impossible odds to crush his enemies and rebuild his legacy. Yet, even in his cold pursuit of power, he finds himself questioning what it means to protect those few he deems worthy. In a brutal world where only the strong survive, Ye Tian will carve his path to supremacy, leaving no foe unbroken. The World Shall Kneel Again.

Imagine a world where humanity lives in the sky, there's no land. Instead a vast endless ocean. Ingrit Clodines dreams of exploring the ocean depths as a Mage diver, but his weak magic and impoverished upbringing make it an impossible goal. Without the resources to grow stronger, his aspirations seem doomed to remain a fantasy. Everything changes during a fateful underwater mission. Betrayed by a teammate who removes his oxygen mask, Ingrit is exposed to the poisonous sea and left for dead. As he succumbs to the darkness, a voice echoes in his mind: [O you Chosen one. You are not allowed to die yet] Revived by an ancient force, Ingrit becomes one of the "Chosen" and discovers a power far beyond anything he could have imagined. But with this new strength comes a dangerous destiny—one that ties him to the mysteries of the ocean and a betrayal that could shatter the world above.

It's 1998, Ana Bianchi has moved with her parents to Rivercity to work as a lawyer, Bianchi is a family of wizards and magicians, a very prestigious family with a powerful lineage, Ana is a 15 year old teenager, who is going through a more rebellious phase, She is still a sorceress and is learning to control magic and the elements. Her parents demand that she practice her magic every day, but this has become a nuisance for her, and she doesn't like practicing her magical abilities, she was enrolled at ST High School belonging to the Becker Group, she ends up meeting Luke and Justin, they are descendants of demons, but these are just a few secrets that Rivercity hides, the first meeting of the three was not at all pleasant, Ana ends up joining the Student Guild Election with Scoot , the Becker family's main rival without knowing it, and only later does Ana discover who Luke and Justin really are, causing a great deal of confusion right from the start, as her parents accept her invitation and she starts training with Luke Becker and Justin Becker for the Awakening Test. Parallel story to School Time The Begnning.

Micheal is a young man thrown into a world were weakness is frowned at .In a world of infinite possibilities gifted by chaos to devour anything that stands in his part . watch as he overcomes adversities and uncovers his origin and identity

Captain Elizabeth Vinea - an officer with the 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron has been tasked with a retrieval mission. Her team of four, are two occupy the ruined township of Lycoa and unearth the entrance to a demonic gate reportedly located underneath the now devastated city. Reports indicated a relic from within the gate is to be retrieved at all costs. "Intel's here and there, not much to go on, I know. Nevertheless, I'm entrusting this mission to you Cpt. Vinea. We need bodies on the field, and we need them immediately." The Colonel handed over the mission brief to the saluting officer. "Understood, Colonel, we depart for Lycoa at once." "Godspeed." The captain left with her new orders in hand, the colonel - once the doors to his office were close: snickered, and begrudged: "...Damned demons...what could they be plotting now..." before continuing on with his desk-work. **I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com** Profile Link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/637280

One day, four people are suddenly kidnapped by a strange being. It is then that the four meet and attempt to escape the being's control.

When the creatures advanced, the world was doomed to oblivion. Only ruins of cities and lost souls remained, struggling to survive the inevitable. However, Cosmic Energy brought with it a gift as enigmatic as it was dangerous: a power capable of saving the last survivors or condemning them for good. Dante never wanted to be a hero. Trained by his parents to face a future that crumbled before it arrived, he learned that survival requires more than courage – it demands sacrifice. Now, thrust into the Capital with the enigmatic warning *don’t be the protagonist*, he finds himself at the center of a conflict larger than he ever imagined, where ancient secrets and relentless enemies test his every step. Amid improbable alliances and desperate battles, Dante will need to uncover the true cost of survival. And as he explores the limits of a world he no longer recognizes, he will learn that the greatest challenge isn’t fighting the creatures that devastated Earth. In a game where salvation and destruction are just a step apart, Dante will have to decide not only how to fight – but what to fight for. Follow the story of one who had never tasted victory before.

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{Check out my new novel, Misunderstood Villain: Heroines Mourn My Death} 'Born In Ruins' was a forgettable read. That was the only way Emir could describe the pages of the novel he had found himself reincarnated into. The young man barely knew anything, but the snippets he had recalled only caused him unending sorrow... As what awaited him was only tragedy and an early death. It was a depressing story, one that he had planned to flip on its head—all for his salvation. — In this post-apocalyptic world, monsters fought humans and cyborgs in a battle for survival on a scale greater than ever before. A world where innocence and death were a luxury, where the line between heroes and villains was razor-thin. Within its expanse, 'Ancient Clans,' 'Galactic Federations,' 'Factions', and 'Corporations' presided over colossal 'Ruins' that dwarfed the concept of life itself. Survivors of the 'Third World War' continuously dove into the 'Old World,' 'Hunting' for 'Relics' in any ruin that they could find on Earth, desperate to reclaim 'Lost' technology, to stand a fighting chance against the inevitable. But it appeared that 'Earthkind' had met their match. …However, Emir would never allow that fate to take its course. — Emir unraveled layers of the tale and realized the truth of the world. He acquainted himself with the rules of this game before it fully consumed him. And now... no longer content with mere survival, he sought to dominate over the very fabric of this unforgiving universe. Emir shall rise from the pawn he once was, seeking to unravel the mysteries that hounded him. The boundaries of 'Aether,' his father’s disappearance, the noose hanging above his family’s head, and of course… his starless destiny, a fate he longed to control. This pursuit would earn him the epithet: "Prince Of The Fallen." ---------------------------------------------- *Tags: Reincarnation ;), Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Academy (Volume 3), Romance, Apocalypse, {Anti-Hero. Villain.} *Expect this novel to start slowly; it begins ramping up at the halfway point of volume 1. *The Magic System is introduced at the end of volume 1, read my review and Auxiliary chapter for more on that. *Warning: The main characters have emotions like proper humans. So don't expect your usual emo kid as the MC and come complaining later.

In a world of unknown horrors and nightmares, one man walks through it all without purpose, uncovering the various mysteries and unsettling truths hidden from the view of the masses.

William was reincarnated into the body of a young man who did not have a Battle Soul. At first, he felt very desperate, but that all changed after hearing the system's voice. However, the ability he had acquired was not something he could have foreseen.

A Polymathic Man gets sent to the Viking era and decides to conquer the world with his smarts and the strength that he inherited from the body he possess now

What would you do if you could copy abilities during an apocalypse? Of course, you can only copy women's abilities by having sex with them and absorbing their coitus essence! Jake Mystro, a determined and strong-willed teenager without an ability, was frowned upon and disdained for being powerless, as his body even rejected artificial abilities. Yet, that didn't bother Jake or make him sad, rather, he supported himself with the help of beast gears to avoid being bullied. However, on a particular day, Jake got tricked into awakening his Vampiric powers, but the process left him in a life and death condition. Luckily, he acquired the 'Cuckold System. [Ding!] [You have acquired the Cuckold System] [The Goddess of lust has acknowledged your strong will and determination] [You have become a dedicated follower] [By stealing other people's women you shall become stronger] "I shall not become the follower of anyone! I will also conquer the goddess of lust! Mark my words!"  [Fufufu.....you have balls of steel, you know?] Let's follow the journey of Jake Mystro as he embarks on the journey of doing perverted tasks and becoming men's worst nightmare. ========================= Tags: Slice of life, Incest, Netori, Ecchi, Witches, Vampires, Pregnancy, Rape, Beastkins, Demi-humans, fellatio, cunnilingus, Dhampirs, Demons, gods, Fetish, Sperm-spreading, OP-Protagonist, Academy, Blood manipulation, Gore, Familiars, and Mutants. ------- Note: The MC didn't acquire the system in the early chapters. Mc is not getting ntr'd. MC is not getting cucked or getting stolen from. He'll be the one to steal from people. _________

this story is about a zombie outbreak and having to deal with the loss of friends and family, making new friends despite the situation and adapting to the new ways and finding love

After dying in an industrial accident, Michael finds himself stuck in the middle of a war over a century in the past. Coming out of it physically marred but mentally resolute, he vows to make the most of his second life and ensure the empire he loves shall stand forever.

Global over population is an ever growing threat to the planet. War is raging across multiple countries. Governments are viewed as incompetent. World leaders are desperately searching for a means of peace, but will settle for pacification if they must. The Games Of War have been announced. To ease the global tension of food scarcity and energy depletion, every country must enter 5,000 students between 16 and 18. 17 year old Blake Henry sits at the edge of the lake, fishing rod in hand, waiting to hear which country has been selected next.

back when Orfan was a Young man he was a adventurer, after some traumatic events he left his life of freedom for good... or so he thought but he was dragged back out by 15 year old girl from a village he saved 50 years ago.

A brilliant yet eccentric figure in the business world, Ding Yuanying worked for a private equity firm in Germany. Using extraordinary and unconventional methods, he channeled funds raised in Germany into the Chinese stock market, exploiting what he termed "cultural codes" to amass vast fortunes from within the system. However, a pang of conscience eventually led him to withdraw from the firm. This decision came at a steep price. Ding’s exit was met with severe penalties—his dividends were frozen, leaving him destitute to the point of surviving on instant noodles daily. Returning to an ancient city to “retreat” from the world, he met Rui Xiaodan, a young policewoman who had grown up in Frankfurt and now served in the city’s criminal investigation team. From strangers to confidants, their bond blossomed. Initially connected by their shared passion for high-fidelity audio systems, their relationship evolved into an all-consuming love affair. Together, they experienced a whirlwind romance that was as enchanting, dramatic, and legendary as a love story in paradise.

**Tag:** R-18, Harem-seeking protagonist, Evil protagonist, Perverted protagonist, Handsome male lead, Cruel characters, Special abilities, Eastern and Western settings in a SciFi world, unhinged comedy, tragedy, slightly above average intelligent characters and plot twist. Synopsis: Zachary "Zach" Walters is the ultimate nerd: 22 years old, perpetually unemployed, and perfectly content to spend his days locked in his room, devouring fantasy novels. Living off rent from a shop his late parents left him, Zach believes the world outside is overrated, especially when he has his trusty laptop and an endless supply of energy drinks. But after spending weeks reading Chronicles of the Archmage: Arkanis Ascends, Zach hits his limit. The novel's ending—was shit, the power of friendship nonsense—pushes him into a full-blown rant. He tears into the author with an unhinged, scathing comment in the forums, mocking the novel, the villain's pathetic defeat, and even the author's "beady eyes" for writing something so cringe-worthy even saying he who isn't a author can write better. "You think you're better than me as an author? Better than my protagonist? Let's see how you fare in my world." Suddenly such text appeared. Before he can reply, Zach is yanked into the very fantasy universe he mocked, reincarnated as a disgraced prince banished from his kingdom for sleeping with the king’s concubine. Stripped of his royal status but not his charm, Zach quickly realizes that fighting villains or becoming a hero is overrated. Instead, he decides to focus on the finer things in life: building a perverted waifus harem and indulging in every smutty fantasy he’s ever dreamed of. But in a world of cunning regressors, overpowered plot armour characters, arch mages and scheming nobles, Zach's carefree antics might just land him in hot water—or worse, dead. Can this trash-talking keyboard warrior survive his own delusions, or will he end up as another failed side character in someone else’s story? When fantasy meets debauchery, chaos is sure to follow.

[You have died 100 times!] [100x Multiplier to all Stats!] The gods fell, their potent blood rained through the universe like a flood corrupting the entire cosmos, including earth! Their divine blood infected the various earthly creatures, turning them into horrible mutations, impacting the very fabric of reality and space, generating dimensional realms on and beyond earth. For this reason, God energy manifested. Barren planets gained life, wild beasts gained god cells, becoming mutations and a few humans awakened several talent. After a few centuries, humans were able to absorb God energy by killing Fiendgods and implanting God cells within their bodies, altering their very genetic makeup and transforming themselves into true abominations. … In the future, Karl Morningstar, was at home when he received a message from his younger female colleague. “I am home alone, want to come over?” Without hesitation, Karl rushed out of his home with his scooter trying to score some good time when he was hit by a truck. He died with an astonishing amount of remorse that he reincarnated to the past, only to find himself groping the Head-Instructor in public who had came to wake his predecessor up from his sleep. For the second time, he died. [Ding! Death-Multiplier System upgraded to lvl 100 unlocked; 10,000 times Multiplier upon death!] [All stats Increased by 10,000 times!] [Death Clone ability Unlocked] [Death Clone (Lv:100): When body part is severed, your severed parts can now regenerate into infinite controllable clones] [Upgrade system to unlock more multiplier and abilities!] [Please die again for more benefits!] … In a world where a single mistake can lead to your death, follow Karl as he tries his possible best to make mistakes in this dangerous world!  

There are many stories. Stories of heroes, villains, demons and gods. Read through this collection of epics focused on characters in the same universe as Cal Porter From the story Night Breaker. There are many things to learn about this world. Many possibilities to see realized. This is neither a sequel nor a prequel of Night Breaker. This is simply to prepare you readers for the "Perception" multiverse. Enjoy.

Thirty years ago, a great battle shook the borders of the Yangtze River Coast. Two ancient powers, the Dragon Clan and the Tiger Clan, fought until blood flowed down the coast. That battle ended the life of the Dragon Clan's Ancestor, marking an absolute victory for the Tiger Clan, but leaving behind an undying grudge. Twenty-seven years passed, and the Dragon Clan's revenge burned again. In the shadow of their fallen ancestors, they return, bearing the embers of war to avenge lost honor. Lei Bai and Lei Yu, are two brothers who know nothing about the bloody grudge passed down by their parents' Clan. However, a cruel fate binds them in an unavoidable battle—to kill for the Clan or protect for the sake of the same blood.

When young Auriel tragically meets his end, he awakens to a bizarre reality on the distant planet of Warkinels. Reincarnated as a necromancer tree, he finds himself immersed in a world governed by a real-life game system, where every creature is relentlessly striving to level up and gain strength. Unfazed by his peculiar transformation, Auriel embraces his new identity and sets out on a singular quest: to ascend the ranks and become the most powerful being in the Warkinels. With each encounter, he absorbs the life force of fallen creatures, enhancing his own abilities and expanding his necromantic influence. As Auriel delves deeper into the intricacies of Warkinel’s game system, he discovers hidden mechanics and exploits that allow him to accelerate his progression. Along the way, he forms alliances with fellow adventurers and clashes with rival factions, all vying for dominance in the ever-shifting landscape of Warkinels. Driven by an insatiable thirst for power, Auriel navigates treacherous dungeons, battles formidable foes, and unearths ancient artifacts that augment his necromantic prowess. But with each victory comes greater challenges, as rival players and malevolent forces seek to thwart his ascent. As Auriel rises through the ranks of Warkinel’s hierarchy, he becomes a force to be reckoned with, feared and respected by all who dare to oppose him. Yet, amidst his quest for supremacy, he must grapple with the moral implications of his actions and confront the darkness that lurks within his own heart. Arboreal Ascendance is a riveting tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of power, as one boy's journey from death to rebirth leads him on an epic quest to conquer the game of life itself.

An anthology of different ancient warriors and their experiences.

Lan Chang’an has gone through two lifetimes of reincarnations, and in the third life, he aimed for stability until reaching the Nascent Soul Realm in hopes of unraveling the mysteries of the Nine Seal Stele. Consequently, he cultivated the Ancient Trees Evergreen Technique, which wielded modest power in return for greater lifespan. His approach is not one of fearlessly engaging in battles, but of navigating with steady precision and forging meaningful bonds with others. Throughout his long cultivation journey, he encountered individuals at various stages of their cultivation, including a Decent Faction Head, a Prodigious Beauty, a Giant Demon Lord, an Evil Cultivator, a Thousand-Year Old Demon, and a Puppet Master Pulling Strings From Behind The Scene. Observing the ebb and flow of the world, witnessing its ups and downs, he unknowingly became a living fossil in the realm of cultivation, akin to an evergreen tree spanning through eternity. In the world of mortals, the flow of life is steady, shrouded in the illusion of longevity, yet decisions are made decisively, with a clear sense of morality.

A seemingly ordinary college student’s life takes an unexpected turn when a tragic accident ends his journey on Earth—only for him to awaken in a strange, mystical world. Gifted with the extraordinary power of infinite revival, he discovers that every death and subsequent resurrection makes him stronger, faster, and more resilient. But this is no ordinary second chance. In a land teeming with dangerous creatures, warring factions, and ancient legends, he must navigate the treacherous landscape while uncovering the true potential of his unique ability. As he learns to harness his powers, he begins to question the cost of his immortality and whether his new life is a gift—or a curse. With every challenge he faces, he grows more powerful, drawing the attention of powerful allies and deadly enemies alike. Can he rise above the trials of this new world, or will he be consumed by the endless cycle of death and rebirth? Embark on a thrilling journey of survival, growth, and self-discovery in this epic tale of reincarnation and unyielding determination.