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For twenty years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

Dawn finishes her novel after years of hard work, only left with the words, 'The End' illuminating her dark room as she laments on her journey being over. The characters she loved so dearly would be leaving her now, and so lost in thought she decides there's nothing a good nap couldn't solve. Unfortunately for her, after a bizarre dream she finds out that, indeed, there are some things a good nap can't solve. For example, waking up in the novel you just finished writing, surrounded by danger and her own cast of heroes and villains.

In this modern mythological tale, Dhruv, an unsuspecting mortal, finds himself in Vaikuntha, questioning whether this is truly the end of his journey. Instead of peace, he meets a mysterious man in a suit, who ultimately reveals that Dhruv cannot enter heaven due to "arrows of regret"—a metaphor for his unfulfilled purpose. Offered a chance to return to Earth for 90 days to make amends, Dhruv agrees to the terms, unaware that the mysterious man is none other than Lord Vishnu in disguise. Upon accepting the deal, Dhruv embarks on a chaotic and humorous journey through the underworld, meeting Yamaraj, the god of death, and Gorgo, a nervous demon with horns, who comically reacts to Dhruv's presence as though he's a harbinger of disaster. As Dhruv navigates the strange, labyrinthine bureaucracy of the underworld and the daunting task of creating a "happy ending" for himself, he finds himself in an unusual mix of existential crises, dark humor, and supernatural chaos. With gods in disguise, reluctant demon assistants, and divine missions laced with humor, Dhruv's journey becomes one of discovering the true meaning of life, death, and purpose. This story is a refreshing take on mythology, where the mortal and the divine collide in unexpected and often hilarious ways, challenging Dhruv to find his own redemption and bring fulfillment to his life's story...

In the peaceful village of Evergreen Forest, Harith Zlader and Daro Abendroth, two ten-year-old friends, spend their time in prayer and togetherness. They pray to the deity Hyaman, a mysterious figure considered an "Outer God," an entity beyond human comprehension. That night, Harith has a terrifying vision of an attack by a heretical cult named Faruza, which aims to destroy their faith. Despite his mother's attempts to soothe him, Harith remains anxious. Meanwhile, Daro and his mother are enjoying their time together at home. However, a bright morning suddenly turns dark when an injured girl arrives with a suspicious message, warning of a great danger threatening their village.

Prologue I always hated my life. Bland, uninspired, a loop of mediocrity. My mornings started with the sound of a cheap alarm clock and ended with sleepless nights haunted by dreams of a better life—dreams that never came true. Life was cruel, unfair, and unrelenting. But even in my wildest nightmares, I never imagined that dying would be my gateway to something worse. When I opened my eyes again, I wasn’t in the comfort of my dingy apartment. No peeling wallpaper. No stack of ramen cups piled up on the table. Just a cold, cavernous room dripping with opulence, the kind only an aristocrat could afford. At first, I thought it was a lucid dream or some twisted afterlife. Then, I caught my reflection in a massive gilded mirror. Long, dark hair. Sharp features with an almost cruel beauty. Eyes that radiated arrogance and menace. I knew that face. Anyone who played "The Princess is in love with me" knew that face. Killian Nux, the Major Antagonist of the story, destined to be defeated by the plucky protagonist and his harem of magical misfits. He wasn’t just a villain—he was the villain. The one everyone loved to hate. And now... I was him. Great. Just great. If reincarnation was supposed to give me a second chance, someone really screwed up. I didn’t just end up in a fantasy world; I landed right in the middle of a sadistic dating sim known for its brutal difficulty and relentless drama. In the game, Killian Nux wasn’t just a spoiled noble. He was a monster. An overpowered, sadistic tyrant feared and hated by everyone. His fall was as inevitable as the sunrise. By the end of the story, his power, his pride, his very existence was crushed under the protagonist’s boot. If I didn’t want to meet the same fate, I needed to change everything. But fate had other plans. To survive in this world, I had to attend the Olympus Academy, the melting pot of heroes, heroines, villains, and victims. The place where the story began. The place where Killian's path to ruin was set in stone. And it gets better—or worse. Because walking into that academy means meeting him. The Protagonist. That righteous, golden-haired beacon of hope destined to unite everyone against me. Along with him come the Main Heroines—the princess, the knight, the healer, the mage—and even the Villainess, the one character I might have been able to rely on if Edward hadn’t been such a bastard to her in the original game. So what am I supposed to do? Watch the Protagonist steal the spotlight, woo every girl in sight, and forge his path to glory? No. I’m not playing by the game’s script. If I’m destined to be the villain, then so be it. But I won’t go down quietly. If Killian Nux is supposed to fall, he’ll do so as the strongest, most feared villain this world has ever seen. After all, if I’m going to live in this hellhole of a game, I might as well make it my story.

What happens when 19 year old weeb loses every reason to live? what happens when such person gets transported into a cruel fantasy world with a total stranger? will this broken soul entangled in strange twists of fate find the reason to live again? P.S. Warning! this story contains a lot of physical/emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, self destructive thoughts and emotional comfort as well as loss of loved ones.

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

Centuries ago, a mysterious energy called "Mana" revolutionized society, but it led humans to face an unprecedented crisis: the "Great Fall". After centuries of intensive use of mana, flora and fauna mutated, becoming more powerful and intelligent. Confronted with this threat, humanity takes refuge in the bastions, the 21 fortresses, to survive. Humans also begin to mutate, developing greater physical and intellectual abilities, as well as special powers called "systems" and "stigmata". However, a scientist warns of an even more devastating imminent threat: insects, organized and cruel, will mutate in turn. To counter this imminent threat, humans begin to study the beasts and learn to cultivate Mana like them. Mana exercises are created to accelerate this process and copy some of the characteristics, but changing exercises is difficult and risky. As the world struggles for survival, Rin, a semi-awakened with the power to perceive everything around him, finds himself at the heart of this turmoil, determined to find his place in a world in chaos and to protect those he loves from the surrounding dangers. ***************************************** Participate in WSA 2024

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

Evil、 sadistic love、CEO、 reunion after parting ways

Thomas and Kayil are childhood friends and they move in together

In a futuristic cyberpunk world, Jaxx, a 19-year-old boy, has been living in isolation after being diagnosed with a terminal illness that guarantees death within 50 days. Having spent most of that time in a deep depression, Jaxx now has only 30 days left to live. Motivated by a powerful message he sees in a video, Jaxx decides to break free from his despair and live his final days to the fullest. With a newfound sense of purpose, he sets out on an intense journey of self-discovery, determined to experience life like never before.

There is a special allure to FANTASY that draws the weak of heart to indulge in fanciful delusions. He was not much different from most who had succumbed. Every day, immersing himself in a world that could never be. Hopelessly addicted to a false reality to run away from his own. Online, he met others much like him. They too had grown tired of the real world and fled into the ones they concocted in their imaginations. Together, they put together a world - a FANTASY of their own making. Unbeknownst to them, much like with fictional characters bound by tropes they so love, they'd soon be met with a similar fate. On one viciously hot summer morning, she awoke with a shock. Sweat running down her back, her eyes quickly scanned her surroundings. Trees, grass, and a bright blue sky. The sound of insects chirping about and animals crying in the distance. The sun burned at the skin on her cheek. "What?" She muttered, confused. Her eyes eventually were drawn to a corner of her vision where a transparent screen manifested to meet her gaze. The words written on the screen were plain and simple. QUEST ACQUIRED: Deny their FANTASY. You will be rewarded for every step of progress you make.

What is the existence of everything in itself against the death and life of its being in time, over grace under faith?

It has been 17 years since Xia Ji transmigrated into the Shang Dynasty as the Seventh Imperial Prince but he has since met with tragedy after another. His mother was murdered by a mysterious person and he ended up being under house arrest for three years for consorting with a demon lady. All he had were Buddhist scriptures and his little sister, the Ninth Imperial Princess, by his side as he was abandoned by the entire Imperial family. However, as danger looms the Imperial City, Xia Ji has been secretly accumulating his powers, waiting for the right time to strike with no mercy and no benevolence. Hungry for more power, Xia Ji continues his quest for ultimate conquest and the only person he will give up everything to protect, is his precious little sister, Xia Xiaosu.

Twenty years ago, Mira, a 17-year-old girl, died in what she thought was a fatal accident. But death was not the end, but the beginning of a nightmare. Reborn again and again 99 times, she finally awakens in the world of her first life- Earth. But like the other worlds she lived in, the same system has also reshaped Earth, binding humanity to a harsh new reality. A world where survival is determined by power and magical abilities, giving rise to humanity's new hope- the Hunters. Mira must confront the cycle of destruction once more. Will she finally find a way to break free from this curse, or will her life end just like the others, leaving Earth to ruin?

Elara Cross thought the end of the world would come quietly. But in a world ravaged by unstoppable disasters, grotesque monsters, and bands of desperate survivors, silence is a luxury few can afford. With the knowledge of a secret she can’t remember, Elara finds herself thrust into the center of an apocalyptic nightmare, where every choice could mean the difference between life and death. When she crosses paths with Kael Donovan, a powerful and enigmatic leader with secrets of his own, survival becomes both simpler and infinitely more complicated. But as Elara learns more about the origins of the apocalypse and the forces working in the shadows, it becomes clear that she’s more than just a survivor—she might be the key to ending the nightmare. The catch? Trusting Kael and the hardened allies surrounding her may be more dangerous than facing the apocalypse alone. Love, betrayal, and survival collide as Elara fights not only to survive but to find a reason to live, even as the world collapses around her.

in the past I've always wanted to be a top football player one of the world's best striker to ever lived but I couldn't even live up to my dream when I was involved in a accident that took my life

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Ezra finds himself unwillingly transported to the mystical world, a land of magic, grand cities, and mysterious creatures. However Ezra is just a normal teenage boy, He be forced to go through heart ships, loss, betrayal, and be forced to grow strong if he ever wants to see his family again. Will the MC be OP? Yes...to a degree, he will fight against very powerful foes and he will have to grow strong to beat them. Romance? Maybe guess you'll have to see how the characters bond and grow with each other. This story is going to be what I think would happen if a normal teenager was transmigrated to a new world. I'm trying to make it realistic to a degree, read it and find out how it progresses :).

just a guy who died and just wanted to go to the afterlife but instead got sent to an another world by a God or Gods as an apology to live peacefully?

A (not) rom-com of a (broken) immortal tutor and his (dying) female students.

We fought and bled to eradicate the monarchy. Our victory brought down an entire empire and in its place gave birth to a fragile new republic. One that was soon to be filled with incompetence and political turmoil. For many of my ex-comrades, the new peace was an excuse to become complacent. But I knew better. This is the beginning of an era ripe with opportunities for power, and I will do whatever it takes to attain it.

A new world with a second chance at life. A girl thrown into a land set back in time. A place that hides a lot more than is let on. A second chance to make things right. Will Maria use this new life to make the most of it or will she revert back to her old lifestyle? In this new dangerous world, is the old life even feasible?

"Reason of my existence? I don't know. I don't know, that's why I enjoy it to death... quite literally." Jeremy, a young man is an enigma of nature. Unable to die, he is a true immortal in one sense, while a pitiful mortal in another. After each death, his soul escapes from the clutches of the universe and travels into other worlds, timelines, planets, galaxies, or even the universe, giving him a new chance at life. He has lived many lives such as newborn infants, stone-age ancestors, futuristic kings, and beggars. "I hope I am not a fat, ugly bastard this time..." Jeremy prayed to god, but his thoughts in the next moments were, "How should I commit suicide this time?" Fate being a fickle little sl*t, had transferred Jeremy into a body of ugliest looking existence he has seen. And to top it off, he couldn't commit suicide due to strict laws of planet! "I WANT TO DIE!" *** MC is selfish and a little eccentric. Do not get triggered if he doesn't play by conventional methods. True story starts once the 49th life ends, try to hold to the end! I will try my best to make it as entertaining as possible! This is my first novel so thank you for reading it!!

Wrong person in wrong place at wrong timing. Such was the death of Adeena. Losing all hope to live, she decided to kill herself,instead she was killed. But fate changed its course, and she was reborn into a baby in a different world. Why would she be reborn when she just wanted to die??? And what is the secret of the kingdom that she was entrusted with? And the constant rumor about the crown prince, who is he? More importantly, can she meet death with her immortality?

Six years ago, Feng Chuge, who was 10 years old, became a disgrace to the entire Feng Family because she was incapable of cultivating. She was then expelled from the family. When the number one killer of the 21st century possessed her body, the world was in turmoil. Calling me trash? Saying that I don't have any spiritual force? Then I'll let you see who's the genius who changed her fate! She was indifferent to everything in the world, but she would lower her guard against him. She saved a young man and even gave him a nice name, but this guy, who looked like a child, used an adult tone to tell her that he was not a child. She gave him a warm and safe home, and he used his methods to help her achieve her goals. Until one day, when he stood in front of her with his true appearance, she realized that this young man was far more deadly than she had imagined!