Dragon Rise

Orphaned in the old world after taking care of his irresponsible and sick mother for years on end, Kyle finds his life turned upside down. His already dim world turns even gloomier and coupled with his trauma from losing her, Kyle felt like he had lost his purpose in life. Living day by day, akin to a soulless puppet, he struggled to keep his suicidal thoughts in check, all whilst trying to make ends meet as a cabbie. During those dark times, Kyle slowly begins to find solace in the world of music and movies. Even though it had always been there, it truly became something as a bloodline of sorts for him because, individually, both pieces of media, transported him to another world, one where he could feel happy, if even for a fleeting moment. And, as if the universe wanted even more for him, Kyle met some lovely old people, all of whom treated him as the son they never had, making him feel like he had a family after so long. This eventually, helped him let go of his trauma and turned him into the lovely soul he was always meant to be. But as fate would have it, these same people, wanted for Kyle to pursue his dreams because they saw the potential for greatness in him and the wonderous things he could go on to do, even if Kyle himself was oblivious to it. So, in an effort to make his dreams come true, they ended up gifting him a brand new chance, one that Kyle himself would only go on to realize after his untimely death in a fatal car accident. Now awake in the new world, still orphaned but with a brighter perspective on life, Kyle, armed with a System, another gift from his loved ones in the previous world, decides to take the chance to pursue his dreams of being a star, one that he was unable to pursue in his previous life due to his lack of talent. This is the story of a man who will go on to become the most versatile and renowned superstar all over the world... and it starts, just as he takes his first step into the cutthroat world of fame and fortune by registering for the popular singing reality TV competition, 'Rising Voices'. Known to be a fiercely competitive TV show, Kyle will meet with top contestants from around the world, go up against them, level up and become better, and ultimately, battle with them for the number one spot in the show as a dark horse! --- |AUTHOR NOTE| Just wanted to make it clear, that the singing competition which will be the first arc of the novel, will end around the late twenty-ish or early thirty-ish chapters. After that, you can expect so much more from the story so look forward to it! Also, although the setting is in a parallel world, all the songs, scripts and movies (although I will draw inspiration here and there), will be originals penned by yours truly (-‿◦).

"In exactly one year, everyone you love and will come to love will be destroyed forever. Will you be able to save them all, I wonder?" In a world where magic and fantasy is the norm, 17 year-old Daizen Shizaki is the only exception with a fractured 'Soul Realm', making it impossible for him to process and use his Affinity of Wind magic to his full output. He was rendered useless and unable to use magic by many in his village, and with his status shattered, he began to isolate himself from the outside world due to constant bullying and gossiping. However, things would soon change for him. When a terrifying turn of events befall his hometown, it is Daizen Shizaki's sole responsibility to prepare for the judgement day of slaughter, as he receives a haunting vision of the future. Will he be able to gather reinforcements and train hard in time for 'Armageddon', while attempting to defeat an evil cult that threatens his safety? "I want to become strong...so that I can protect both myself and the ones I care about without worry." With his resolve strengthened, a new life of adventure, danger, friendship, romance, hardships and bloodshed awaits....and it is up to him to redeem his past life of uselessness, and save the lives of many. Time is ticking, future hero. *** TRIGGER WARNING: Profanity, Blood, Some amounts of Gore. *** UPLOAD SCHEDULE: Twice a day. *** COVER ART UPDATES: ARC 2 COVER HAS BEEN UPDATED! New book cover art will be uploaded at the start of every new story arc. If everything goes well, there will be ten book covers in total. *** Rise of Redemption is a dark-fantasy web novel series and a Webnovel Spirity Awards 2025 Participant written by me, Tezukumo. As I am a newbie author, any kind but honest suggestions and feedback are deeply appreciated. Please look forward to Daizen Shizaki's downward spiral into madness! Thank you for your support!

This red dragon came from the vast wilderness, coveting all the powers of the world. He has held countless titles: Mountain Fury, Purgatorial Calamity, Red Emperor, Ember Dragon… The world trembles under the shadow of the great dragon. He ignited the surge of the magical industrial revolution. In the empire he established, wyverns roar, cannon fire resounds, steel behemoths appear in the sky and on the earth, and disasters from other worlds run rampant. “Submit, or die.” Cassius spread his sky-shading wings, looking down upon the trembling humans, elves, and dwarves beneath him, and spoke thus. ……… A story of a red dragon with a built-in player template conquering, ruling, and transforming another world. (Pseudo D&D, Fourth Catastrophe, Red Dragon)

Where the neon lights of Seoul meet the shadows of the past, Kendra's homecoming sets off a deadly chain reaction of events that will force her to confront the darkest secrets of her family's history and the darkness within her own soul. When Kendra returns to Seoul after four years abroad, she unleashes a chain reaction of events that threatens to destroy everything she thought she knew about herself, her family, and the city she loves. As she reunites with her enigmatic best friend Vyn, she's drawn into a hidden world of ancient temples, whispered legends, and cryptic secrets that have been hidden in plain sight. But as Kendra delves deeper into this mysterious world, she begins to realize that her connection to Vyn goes far beyond friendship - and that their bond may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of her own destiny. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of Seoul's underworld, Kendra must confront the darkness within herself and the secrets that have haunted her family for generations. With every step, Kendra is forced to confront the ultimate question: what if everything she thought she knew about herself was a lie? Will she be able to uncover the truth about herself, her family, and the city she loves - or will the shadows of the past consume her? Dive into a world of ancient mysteries, forbidden love, and self-discovery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Will Kendra find the truth, or will it destroy her?"

Craig Luis lived an ordinary life until he was stabbed to death-only to awaken in a new world filled with magic. Reincarnated as the last human bearer of the Dragon Soul in the world of Norkiya, he found himself in Silver Lake-a feared resting ground for monsters. There, the most powerful dragon, Fraener, lay dormant, awaiting his end. "Wait... where am I? Silver Lake? Wasn't I just stabbed to death?" As reality set in, Craig realized he had been reborn into a world far beyond his imagination. His encounter with Fraener would change his fate forever. With the power of "Unbridled" Craig can surpass the natural growth limits of any being, while "Prismatic Convergence" grants him the ability to copy and refine the abilities of others. Thus begins the legend of the strongest human!

"The heavenly dog ​​rises from the earth and falls into the sunset. The sky is as red as blood, and the lucky star retreats into nothingness. In the vastness, a man stumbles forward, paving the way with difficulty, and blood is spilled with every step. Only a stalk of chrysanthemum withers behind him." This is a prophecy that no one can interpret, but some people say that this is my fate. Others say that the ritual officials are involved in yin and yang, are good at tombs, and cover up the secrets of heaven. The nobles of ancient times were all buried in their hands to protect future generations. In the end, they did not die well, and I could not escape it. But I don't accept it...

Thousands of years ago the world suddenly changed . A strange energy called Mana inexplicably reversed the structure of the world resulting in bizarre changes, following this was the emergence of dungeons and rifts that spawned monsters which caused chaos.Mana reacted differently when exposed to beasts as it mutated to become primordial ki which caused significant changes in the genes of beasts which strengthened them significantly to the point of granting the unreasonable strength to the point that some could even deflect human weapons without leaving a scratch on them. Chaos ensued and for a while, all hope seemed to have been lost but at the brink of defeat, enhanced humans called awakened rose from the masses as they awakened classes that enhanced their physical and magical capabilities simultaneously. At the dawn of all this Humanity rose back however at a world more cruel than could possibly be imagined . Where strength reigns supreme while weakness was a curse. Watch as the protagonist rises in this world from an insignificant character to an unfathomable existence through the Dragons he tamed......

In a future timeline after the dawn of mana, the universe and everything within it transformed, and humans now had the ability to topple mountains. And in this world only the rich and powerful is acknowledged. This story follows on an orphan who had no ability, bullying and tormenting he experienced it all. As someone who had lost all hope was being presented an opportunity to rewrite his fate. ABILITY RANK F- RANK E- RANK D- RANK C- RANK B- RANK A- RANK S- RANK SS- RANK SSS- RANK EX- RANK CHANNELING REALM MANA CIRCULATION REALM MANA MANIPULATION REALM CULTIVATION REALM WARRIOR REALM WARLOCK REALM EXPERT REALM MASTER REALM GRANDMASTER REALM LORD REALM KING REALM

In short, I have been reborn into a world where the natural elements are both beautiful and deadly at the same time, with ferocious storms and scorching heat waves that can wipe out entire communities. Well this is an unforgiving, unforgiving world where the common cold can kill you, a world where survival applies only to the strong in this world. Here in this world humans are not at the top of the food chain. A world where the sounds of predators echo in the wild, and the threat of hunting lurks around every corner. I'm not afraid. Why should I be afraid? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a forest. Why am I not kidding? I'm a crimson red dragon living in a very dense forest.

A World ruled by kings one king attacked an small Village killing Sai family he vowed to free the village

The once-proud Empire of Regganor - a conquering nation that had once towered over human and non-human realms alike - has fallen into a quickly crumbling Kingdom after the loss of a decisive war. Now, with less than a third of their forces remaining and another war brimming on the horizon, lifelong friends and Knights of a secret order, Alwyn and Orwick, have been selected to accompany and defend two mysterious outsiders on a quest that will determine the fate of their homeland. The only problem is, neither of them know how.

THYLONIUS(12) a young boy, is trapped in a burning building with his sister CNIDARIA (13) a young girl, on the day both of their parents leave from their home in Sierra Leone to visit America. As far as he can tell the area is being terrorized and burnt down to a crisp for reasons unknown. Both of the siblings are lucky to escape with their lives but not without a cost. Time has passed, now refugee orphans on the streets of Liberia abandoned by their country and parents. Thylonius meets a strange man LUCIUS (42) a pale American man, who claims to know their parents and that they are still alive. Cnidaria is skeptical of the man but accepts his offer to assassinate the parents that abandoned them in return for taking them under his wing. They are successful, which begins their lives as child soldiers. The cost for murdering their flesh and blood is not light, Supernatural occurrences start happening to the siblings both physically and other worldly. There's more to their past and family that meets the eye and it puts them on a path to take on the entire world.

Check out my other novels - |Arpious of the Planes| |My Ares System| |Warlock of Wisdom: My Odin System| -- Same Universe - |Arpious of the Planes| ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/21/25, in other words, it was March the 21st, 2025. Humanities technology advanced exponentially throughout the years. The only thing that they hadn't focused on for a while was space. The endless abyss that they call space was still unknown to them. Once they colonized their solar system, they thought it wasn't enough. They sent a search party out of their solar system but soon lost contact. Not long after, Earth lost contact with all of the other planets. Then a huge earthquake shook the earth itself and then portals opened up around the world. Soon monsters came out ravaging and flattening cities. Only a brave group of humans entered the portals which they then found multiple discoveries on the other side. They found stones that gave them different abilities and monsters a different world with a boss that lets them exit the portal, which was soon called dungeons. Those 6 friends were then later on called the 6 Primordial Braves. With the news of this, countries all over the world sent in people to retrieve stones, and then they would crush them, granting them abilities. They would then go back in to retrieve more and hand them out to the public. 500 years passed... This isn't the story of a hero. It's the story of a weak girl who was ridiculed and bullied every day because of her low status. And due to her cowardly nature, she was unable to fight back, making more people pick on her. While she was laying in an alleyway, with bruises and cuts all over her body, she saw a green, semi-see-through panel that appeared in front of her. It was like a notification you would see in the VR games from 400 years back. The green panel had a black text that said... [Would you like to become an Ancient Being?] ------------------------------------------------------------------- !Spoiler Below! . . . At the beginning of the novel, there will be a lot of going back and forth between the MC's personality. Plus, most of the problems, in the beginning, will be centered around herself. Also, at the beginning of the novel, there is an act of short and sweet revenge that lingers just a bit longer through the story, but this novel is not revenge-based. The Yuri aspect won't be as heavily used compared to my first novel. The girlfriend is mainly used to help the MC get through the mental box and distorted feelings that the MC has to suffer through at the beginning of the novel. You might dislike the characters that I made Lucy's friends, but I promise you'll change your mind later on. I think... Okay, that should be it! Phew... that was tiring. Time to drink my fourth cup of coffee today... ------------------------------------------------------------------- 500 Power Stones by the weekend = 1 extra chapter 750 Power Stones by the weekend = 2 extra chapters -- Twitter - @equuipwebnovel Discord - equuip#6686 -- paypal.me/AuthorEquuip Any money you send will help me hire people to create new covers for my novels. -- Cover is not mine. If the owner wants it removed, plz contact me through discord (Rarely check twitter). Source- https://www.deviantart.com/aoiogataartist/journal/Aoi-Ogata-PAYPAL-Commission-OPEN-828543085

Eirik Boris was never the type to accept a deal nor offer quickly, but with the girl in front of him, the riot that’s currently going on in the kingdom, and the rumor of the old king's bloodline, there are just too many things at stake. He looked at her with his eyes full of doubts, knowing very well that not only his life was at stake, but his region, too. But at the same time, if the girl in front of him is who she claimed to be, then a new beginning shall begin in the kingdom. It will be a new dawn of glory, a new turn—around, especially for the commoners. With a sharp blade in her hand, unlike anything Eirick had ever seen, which had a crystal that had a glinting red onyx at its end, the girl stepped into the long, narrow bridge, ready to prove that she was from the bloodline of the old king. “If you fail, I’ll surely deliver you to the king myself.” Eirik made it sound like a warning, and like he was not interested in her at the same time. But deep down, Eirick cared. If this girl turns out to be carrying the blood of the old king, then things will turn around for great. And if not, then he’d gladly deliver her to the king. At least, by doing that, he’d still have to keep his head, his family, and his region. And maybe, just maybe, the king will give him a limited punishment, but not a death sentence. “I won't fail,” Eirick heard her replying without turning, her voice full of uncertainty, though. Eirik held his daughter's hand, leading her back slowly, his armor bearer following, and then the nobles, a hundred of them who had come to watch the so-called girl who claimed to be carrying the blood of the old king venturing to the narrow bridge where she would recover what was left behind by the Old king himself. Before the old king vanished, he had said that only his true bloodline could cross the narrow bridge and retrieve what he had hidden there. Many people had come to attempt it, all of them claiming to be the son or daughter of the old king, and all of them had failed. This girl won't be an exception, at least, that's what they thought, not until the unexpected happened. As usual, the ghost guardian of the bridge, a being forged from magic with extraordinary abilities, emerged from the chasm of the bridge, standing tall and proud in front of the girl with a rapier in his hand. He didn't give the girl a chance to blink; he charged, the sound of metal against metal filling the air, sparkles flying out, and groaning of the two filled the atmosphere, too. And then, when everyone thought the girl would fail like the rest, they noticed her body shimmering, a great aura coming out of her body like a mist, her hair flaring in flame like a ghost rider, but she was not. And then, the blade radiated extra light, before the girl took full transformation herself. She easily bypassed the ghost as he presented his attack, moving with the grace of a leaf dancing in the wind, but in a blur that everyone hardly saw her moving. Before the ghost could wheel to face her, the girl struck him hard at the temple with the hilt of her blade, followed by a kick in the chest, which sent the ghost tumbling down the bridge. Normally, a ghost shouldn't feel attacked or get hit since he's partially invincible, but the girl was not ordinary either. She’s from the lineage of King Saul, making her the rightful heir to the kingdom of Agapanthus, and she just proved that to everyone by defeating an undefeatable foe.

Somewhere, in the vast steppe of flowing high grasses, a long white dragon lays on the soft soil after a rain. What is it doing there? Aren't dragons supposed to be powerful and mighty creatures? You'd think that dragons would be busy flying majestically as if they own the land they fly on, but this special missy here cannot even walk on all fours. The reason why is that she's not used to being a dragon. Once human she was, and now is met with a perplexing fate that was given to her after she reincarnated. She has yet to meet a dragon, let alone act like one, so how would you expect her to be one? Tsung Yue, is her name, and the fact that she used to be a simple person is all she remembers. Laying there, she had no choice but to ponder about her new life, what to do with it, how she even ended up like this. No other person is seen here, not even a trace of human origin remains. So how did she use to be human? Why isn't anyone here? You've probably guessed by now, but whether you're right or wrong will soon be revealed in the future. Patience is a virtue, and that applies to our little miss dragon here too.

Since the dawn of humanity, from the first man who discovered fire, leaders were believed to be chosen by God, endowed with divine abilities. Over time, the concept of leadership evolved. Today, leaders are seen as the pinnacle of society, their ranks vast and their power unchallenged. Meanwhile, ordinary people are treated as expendable, forced into servitude to sustain the elite. This hierarchy has persisted for so long that no one remembers when it truly began. Jonathan, a rising figure among the leaders, is unlike any other. He has forged a unique contract for his power: to conquer the world and redefine leadership itself. His mission is to show humanity what it means to be a true leader.

As a result of his Beastfolk heritage, Tyrus had taken refuge in the middle of a forest, far from others. Should he desire to explore a densely populated settlement, he would have to conceal his ears lest he attract the disdainful gazes of others. After being discovered and almost captured by a few men, an individual known as Wanderer intervened and saved him. Thanks to the aid and counsel provided by Wanderer, Tyrus was able to unleash the power of mana that had been dormant within and gained the status of a sorcerer. With the newfound power, he had pledged to improve his strength to guarantee a secure and lavish future for himself. Sleeping on hardwood or wearing the same tattered clothes was out of the question for him. It was up to him to carve his own fate.

**Posted 2/14/25-To anyone reading this Dragon Child will return, have had health issues this last year that prevented me from writing like I wanted to. I'm now good to go and will be posting new chapters soon. Thank you for your patience. **Currently revising and expanding published chapters to prepare the story to continue in the way I want. Please check in for updates and feel free to read the updated and expanded early chapters. Thank you! Tate was a world-class Dragon Rider. The youngest person to ever hatch an egg. His entire life was tied to his beloved dragon and his achievements in battle. However, when the young genius loses his dragon his life changes drastically. Reduced to teaching young Dragon Riders, his opportunities for advancement are halted and his life feels meaningless without his best friend. After all, a Dragon Rider without a Dragon is nothing. However, everything begins to change when he becomes temporarily responsible for training a young girl and her newly hatched dragon. No one, least of all Tate could have ever expected how this mission would set his life on a new course towards greatness. Even though he cannot see it at the time, this new assignment would be the starting point for many changes in his life. He would soon reach a breaking point and with one fateful decision, he may find a new world opening up to him that he never dreamed of. The true world of dragons.

In a world transformed by a celestial event granting nearly every human extraordinary powers, Hakan finds himself as the sole exception—a powerless man in a society that now values strength and supernatural abilities above all else. His life quickly spirals into isolation and ridicule, rejected by friends, family. Stripped of dignity and purpose, Hakan struggles to find his place in a world that seems to have no need for him. As chaos erupts two years later with the emergence of monstrous invaders and towering rifts that unleash unspeakable horrors, Hakan is once again thrust into a life-threatening situation. While trying to protect himself and others, he suffers grievous injuries in a futile attempt to stand against the creatures. Thought dead after a hero's cataclysmic attack, Hakan is swept into the sea, presumed lost forever. But fate has other plans.

Kurai Vlast' and his twin brother dreamed about being professional Volleyball players. inspired by their dad to achieve this goal, nothing could stop them. Until Tragedy strikes; their motivation to play volleyball hanging in the balance. But when they decide to give volleyball one more chance? They take the world by storm. Follow these two through heartache, pain, and hurt as they rush to become Olympians on the world stage

From the ashes of a dying world, a fallen Dragon God awakens. Those who stand against him will kneel… or perish.

[The story has been completed.] A failure guy who failed in everything and gave up from his dreams. He once dreamed to be a great basketball player like his big brother but from wrong people, he left from it and walked on the wrong path on which he even left those people who loved him. With a lot of sadness and regrets, he decides to end his life at once and for all and he finally died. But wait... The boy gets 12 years back from which everything started and he has got a chance to fix the things!

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In a world overrun by monsters, every person has a chance to awaken. Some with a unique skill—powerful and versatile, but only as effective as its wielder’s choices. For Sebastian, a young man with fractured memories of another life, this is a chance to start anew. Will he use what he learns to protect… or destroy? Embark on a journey of magic, monsters, and self-discovery as Sebastian navigates a realm full of wonder and danger. Author’s Note: The first chapters may feel a bit puzzling, but I promise this story is worth your time. Expect a tale rich with fantasy, magic, and the raw struggles of life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first 15 Chapters will create the personality of the MC and hasn't magical stuff... But believe me that you will be suprised by the story Like & comment XD Eclipse_Lure

Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, and many others—every human has the blood of gods running through their veins, it decides their fate. But Rhys, ever since he was born, showed absolutely no abilities. But at the age of 18, when his world had given up on him, the blood that remained dormant in his veins finally awakened… …The Blood of Eros, the God of Love, Desire…and Coitus.