Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

Seojoon has always been the target of bullies at school, ridiculed for his weight and low self-esteem. His life is a daily struggle of avoiding confrontation, hiding behind baggy clothes, and enduring harsh jokes. But everything changes after a humiliating

In the span of a single minute, Cho Jae-Hwa, an ex-university student, along with thousands of others, is teleported to a seemingly endless dungeon. With no guidance, she encounters a mysterious young girl who introduces her to the Terminal system—a crucial tool for survival—as well as giving Jae-Hwa a reason to keep fighting. Though the reasons behind their entrapment remain unknown, it becomes clear that their predicament is not the result of magic or disaster, but a deliberate act by humans.

In 2000 humanity underwent drastic changes when tunnels appeared, humans began awakening and with this awakening the trials pulled all those who awakened in to learn as quickly as possible how to use there new found energy to defend themselves. Because of the harsh conditions caused by rapid evolution of everything in the world humans had to fight for everything and all humans have a status they must fill. Aadi originates from an unawakened home as the oldest born only 5 years after the tunnels appeared, humans to try and increase standing have as many children as they can to try and hit on the chance of even one of their children being a high awakener, he has 10 younger siblings and low potential started working as a farmer at the base they live at the age of five while also cleaning up and looking after his younger siblings while his parents never bother with any except the youngest who had high potential at birth. They gave basic nutrients packs, water, and clothes while they live in a crowded three bedroom apartment when a tunnel appears in the middle of the field while working one day causing him to be dragged in. Fortunately it was the lowest slime dungeon, unfortunately he was knocked unconscious when being dragged in and buried under dirt that also poured in by the time he woke the awakened had already closed the tunnel leaving him stuck in another world. This is my first attempt at a story please tell me of any mistakes, incongruencies or grammar problems as well as your honest opinion on the concept.

Artie had lived her whole life feeling like a joke. Whether it came to her full name, her parents ‘abandoning’ her and her next door neighbours taking her in, or finding out that her lover was part of a cult and was cheating on her. Said lover then stabbed her. It felt like she just couldn’t catch a break. So when she found herself in a puddle of her own blood, staring up at a fake painted sky, she could only find humour in the situation, and prayed that the next life was kinder. Only she woke up. In the same body, with the same stab wound, only in a world full of magic, swords, and a dead King Arthur? Yup. The round table existed, the knights existed, and so did everyone of legend that she’d heard about as a child. Only it was the beginning of their tales. Nothing had happened yet, except the formation of Camelot, the crowning of the King, and then the sudden death of the King of Legend, King Arthur Pendragon. She would have thought this was another cruel joke if everyone wasn’t wandering around in mourning clothes. If this was a practical joke, it wasn’t a very funny one. Artie was tired. She’d already spent almost a decade working as a police officer, and then a detective, so she felt like she had earned her peace. Especially after all the shit she’d been put through, but someone had different plans. And Artie’s life wasn’t quite done yet. In fact, it seemed like in the eyes of the creatures of this world, this was where she was always meant to be. The time she spent getting her ass handed to her in the other dimension? Just a warm up. And now she was expected to just…go along with what everyone else wanted her to do? Including magical beings who were responsible for taking her from one dimension to another. Artie felt like she was in over her head, even if there were several concerned, attractive knights around her. She wasn’t sure if she was going to run away from all the new responsibilities, or embrace them. She wasn’t a rule breaker by nature, but maybe now was the time to change?

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

On hiatus until November In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

Darkness reigned before the dawn of light... Who would have thought that his mundane life would take a chilling turn one day? Trapped in the monotony of his office existence, Simon suddenly finds himself thrust into an extraordinary realm beyond imagination. Death was merely the beginning... When Simon opened his eyes next, a fantastical landscape vastly different from his familiar office cubicle awaited him. A marvellous sight, a different world. The cruel life... Althaea, a realm of merciless brutality where the law of survival dictates: eat or be eaten, kill or be killed. Born not as a human... Simon emerges as a demon, a being shunned by humanity and embroiled in a relentless war between humans and demons. The Seraphims, protector of humanity, and the Demon lords who rule across all demonkind. Amidst all the chaos, he must navigate the treacherous hierarchy of demonkind as one of the lowest-ranking Demon Nobles. The unique power... The art of dungeon creation—a golden opportunity to ascend above the chaos and establish his dominion. With power comes adversaries... Now he must delve deeper, unveil its hidden powers and forge alliances that will dictate his fate. Fight rival demons, vengeful seraphims, and ancient evils who were up to no good. . Join Simon on his odyssey through a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where every step forward is fraught with danger and every decision could mean life or death. Will he rise to the challenge and defy the odds, or will he succumb to the unforgiving darkness that threatens to consume him? ----- Join our discord for Q&A and to chat with fellow members- https://discord.gg/bXexmSNeqn You can support me by helping me buy illustrations:- patreon.com/ViciousPepper.

In the remote mountains of Appalachia, sixteen-year-old Daniel Cooper has an unusual talent. He's known in his rural community for his uncanny ability to throw stones with incredible speed and precision, even curving them mid-air to hit his target. For Daniel, this skill is simply a part of his life, used to hunt or entertain friends, until a fateful encounter changes everything. When James Larkin, a former professional baseball pitcher known as the “King of the Mound,” crashes his small plane near Daniel’s village, he stumbles upon Daniel displaying his extraordinary throwing abilities. Intrigued and sensing raw, untapped potential, James realizes he’s found a rare talent – one that could be honed for greatness on the baseball field. Driven by his own dreams of reviving a struggling high school team and haunted by memories of his glory days, James offers Daniel a chance to leave behind his quiet, isolated life and pursue a future he never imagined. But the path isn’t easy. As Daniel steps onto the baseball diamond for the first time, he faces challenges far beyond the stones he threw back home. He must learn to navigate the intricacies of the game, master a new kind of throw, and confront a world that’s both exhilarating and unforgiving. Alongside his newfound mentor, Daniel discovers that his greatest battle will be overcoming self-doubt and proving he belongs among those with far more polished skills and experience. Legacy on the Mound follows Daniel’s journey from a small-town underdog with a rural gift to a determined young man chasing an unexpected dream, inspired by a coach with his own story to tell. In this tale of mentorship, grit, and the unbreakable bond forged between coach and player, Daniel learns that with the right guidance, even the most unconventional talent can be a game-changer.

For generations, Monster filled dungeons have plagued the world. Ozel Kasper, the 'pack mule' of the Black Lotus Guild, was left to die. Unwilling to easy into that sweet night, she fights back. After falling to another world, crippled and broken; she given a choice. Become a Saint and save not only her world but all worlds cursed by the Dungeon Plague; or die like a lowly dog. Ever the Opportunist and driven by a burning desire for revenge, Ozel agrees.

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.

Awakening beneath the waves, a stone giant rises from the depths, its body sculpted by nature itself, covered in cracks and crowned with trees. Confused and disoriented, it towers over an island teeming with life—a place where animals roam without fear of its enormous presence. But as sunlight warms its rocky frame, fragments of a life lost begin to flicker in its mind: memories of a man, hurrying through a crowd, a frantic rush to catch a train, and a fatal fall onto the tracks. Haunted by these flashes of a former existence, the giant questions its purpose. Is this some form of afterlife? Or has it been reborn as an ancient being tied to the earth? With each step across the island, it senses a pull to uncover its origins, piecing together who—or what—it once was. As it explores this wild land, the giant begins to discover powers bound to the earth, abilities it never could have imagined. Yet, even as it connects to the natural world, the giant feels echoes of its past humanity, a lingering sense of loss and purpose that drives it forward. Through encounters with the island’s creatures and the mysterious forces surrounding it, the stone giant embarks on a journey to rediscover its identity, bridging the gap between its human soul and its newfound, towering form of rock and and root.

Action, fantash, adventure, drama, mystery

Branded as a Traitor, My Party Left Me to Die in the Dungeon, but I Became Its Unlikely Administrator.

The story of an adventurer passing through the dungeon.

Once a timid bookworm, I set out on a quest to gather rare plants for a living. But fate had other plans, and I met my end in a most embarrassing way—dozing off in a hot spring! My life force was snatched away and transformed into a dungeon core. With my newfound powers, I realized I could craft a dungeon that revolved around the very hot springs that had claimed me. In the midst of confused depression I encountered a wandering wisp, its flickering light igniting my adventurous spirit. She had been cast out by her siblings for her low heat abilities, left to drift without a home. Together, we forged a bond, determined to rise from our humble beginnings. With grit and determination, we set out to grow our dungeon, honing our skills and expanding our power, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead!

[Congratulations on your successful reincarnation pitiful little one]

Two young boys, Thrain and Thorin are going to conquer there first dungeon.

[Hiatus] --just started 0.05-- don't forget to follow! anyway, this story is a fast & slow burn story, and can switch. it really depends on when I want to change the pacing, the mc can get OP fast. and/or slowly. P.S. the prologue volume is not required to read, but currently it's only on the prologue volume.(as of writing this - Aug 3, Saturday.) ———— the story follows Terro Hani, as he navigates through a dungeon. he is trapped inside because of a system glitch, as he grinds he gets stronger. eventually reaching level 999,999,999,999,999. with an EXP to level up of 3.7B, he finally escaped. as the system fixed he got out. he learned that it was 100 years for him, but in the real world it was only 2 years. he was angered at that, but decided to live his best life. as he goes on his adventure he meets others, and they all want to fight him, or join him on his journey. will he become the strongest? or are there people who can beat him, join him on his journey. and read this novel. ——— hope you enjoy, I hope this novel gets adapted into a webtoon(manga and/or anime).

Sudden Tremor! Destructive phenomena suddenly struck the earth. An unknown calamity that lasted for a whole minute can be felt across every corner of the planet. After this devastating earthquake followed by another destruction that wipe the land clean, a hundred meters of water. A great tsunami scours every city, every town in every country. Submerging most of the land that exists on planet earth. Almost everything was cut off, but fortunately, even in the face of the imminent extinction of human civilization, every single human was transferred to another realm which led them to safety. After some time they learned something, they're not on earth anymore. They're currently in a dungeon, far away from earth! "You're all safe here, there's no need to panic as this is the fate of humanity. The earth, your home is no longer safe. The Merge has happened and with the help of Higher Gods we were able to assist you and transfer your species to this realm." An Angel with multiple wings floating in the air said to humans. Unbeknownst to other Gods, a single human returned to 'earth'. ============= I don't own the cover photo, if you own it and wanted to take it down, please let me know. Thanks!

A girl who has a special ability to manipulate nature, she didn't know what's happening around her so she slowly wanted to know everything around her. A cold CEO appears who takes fascinating to her. Lets see how things going to solve.

In a modern urban landscape where dungeons intertwine with everyday life, Theo Marcellus is an unassuming high school student at Arcadia High, a school renowned for its elite dungeon program. With the ability to awaken latent powers as a Warden, Theo is determined to forge his own path, despite his low energy level and lack of skills. His life takes a dramatic turn during a routine school day when he inadvertently gets pulled into a collapsing dungeon during a raid. Inside the dungeon, he encounters Aria Sinclair, a prodigious Warden known for her incredible combat abilities and strong leadership. Together, they face off against ruthless raiders attempting to steal an ancient artifact. As chaos ensues, Theo feels an inexplicable connection to the artifact, awakening a dormant energy within him that surprises even Aria. This unexpected event not only sparks his determination to master his newfound abilities but also leads to a burgeoning bond with Aria, who becomes both his mentor and an enigmatic figure in his life. As Theo embarks on his journey of self-discovery, he delves deeper into the complexities of the Warden system, exploring skill trees and leveling up in a world filled with magic and danger. With Aria’s guidance, he trains rigorously, pushing past his limits to uncover the truth behind his unique potential and the artifact's connection to him. However, the more he learns, the more he becomes entangled in the hidden politics of Arcadia High, where rival organizations vie for control of powerful artifacts and knowledge. In the backdrop, a secretive organization known as the Shadow Syndicate lurks, driven by a ruthless agenda to exploit dungeon energies for their gain. They recognize Theo's latent powers and target him as a key player in their plans. As Theo’s skills grow, he realizes that the threats posed by this organization are not only dangerous but personal, entangling his fate with those he cares about. Amidst intense training sessions, exploration events, and confrontations with the Syndicate, Theo navigates his evolving feelings for Aria, who is both a mentor and an object of admiration. Their relationship deepens as they face external threats and internal struggles, each supporting the other as they confront the shadows of their past and the burdens of their destinies. In a climactic exploration event, Theo and his friends uncover a powerful dungeon that holds the key to understanding his connection to the artifacts and the true nature of his abilities. As they face overwhelming challenges and betrayals, Theo must confront his deepest fears, decide where his loyalties lie, and ultimately awaken the power within him to protect those he loves. "Awakening Shadows" is a tale of growth, friendship, and the fight against darkness in a world where every choice shapes destiny. Theo’s journey from a reluctant hero to a formidable Warden reflects the struggles of finding one’s place in a world filled with challenges, magic, and the complexities of human relationships.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Dashkiria. This world is full of magic, monsters, heroes and peculiar personalities. Adventurers' travels, boss battles and the history of this fantasy world are waiting for you.

Everyone considered it a fairy tale. Everyone thought it was unreal. Everyone saw it as something not to be believed. Yet, his mother’s condition forced Evan to step outside his home and venture far in search of a fairy tale, of unreality, of the unbelievable. A tale of the Philosopher’s Stone, which was said to be able to cure all ailments. Seeing his mother’s condition, which could not be saved by any other means, this was Evan’s only hope. During his journey, Evan would encounter things he had always thought of as mere fairy tales. More than that, he would even face death multiple times because of them. This is the story of Evan Haryon, a young man who had to abandon his dreams to search for something uncertain.

Given a poor lot in life, Matias suffers greatly and is betrayed by his own family in a plot for power. When the sacrifice goes awry he is taken as an experiment by a god and set on a different trajectory. Both a cultivator and a dungeon master, Matias starts his journey back to civilization and hopes to become powerful enough to decide his own fate.

The life of a Dungeon Scrapper was an easy one. And so, Agnus lived a life of opulence and pleasure. However, he was considered scum! The job of a Dungeon Scrapper was lucrative of course, but at what cost? Your reputation! Many died by his hands, whether it'd be indirectly or not. But then, he had suddenly met his end by the very people he hired. "How ironic," He thought, as his soul drifted away into the depths of the unknown. But then, a bright light suddenly awoke him from his deep slumber. Rohan looked around. Blood, blood everywhere, and terrifying monsters. It was a scene all too familiar to him... He was...the porter he killed! "Have...I been reincarnated?" Cover is not mine.