Vanitas Crack

"If you step off a ledge, gravity pulls you down. It’s not personal." The stairwell was silent except for their voices—sharp, clipped, barely above a whisper. She was still arguing. Still trying to explain. "That’s not lying—" He wasn’t listening. His expression never changed—calm, unreadable, but his fingers twitched. A subtle movement, barely noticeable, but a sign. The only sign. Then, he moved. It wasn’t a shove. It wasn’t frantic. There was no anger in it—just a quiet, calculated decision. Vee’s foot missed the step. The realization hit her too late—her hands shot out, reaching for something, anything—but he had already accounted for that. His grip met hers for just a second, but not to save her. To let go. The moment stretched, like time itself resisted what was happening. Then, her body broke through the air. A sharp, gasping scream—cut off before it could finish. A sickening, solid crack as her skull met the concrete below. And then, silence. The world didn’t process it fast enough. But he didn’t even look down. He turned. Adjusted his sleeve. Then, he looked up. And I was there.

Five years ago, she saved him but lost the most precious thing a girl could have. Five years later, he descended from the heavens to protect her peace and guard her safety. Yet, she said, "I'm sorry, but we're not familiar." He smirked, "I know about the birthmark on your body. Wouldn't you say we are familiar?" She harbored secrets, feigned weakness, and endured for many years. While she abided by the world, she was cold and evasive towards him. He held a high social status, controlling everything around him. He was cold-hearted towards the world, yet only tender down to the bone to her. Until one day, he pulled the little guy who was hiding behind her, "Stealthily making a miniature version of me and you say we're not familiar?" A small treasure stood in front of her, blinking and staring at him, "Mom said I popped out from a stone crack!"

The world is dying—storms rage, the ground cracks, and civilization is in ruins. Survival is uncertain, but Dr. James isn’t just another desperate survivor. He has a Technology System—one that grants him blueprints, tools, and knowledge far beyond human understanding. Stranded on an island, he builds in secret while the world tears itself apart. Rival survivors fight for power, governments scramble for control, but James? He’s preparing for something they’d never expect. Because survival isn’t his true goal. And when the time comes, the world will realize too late—he was never meant to stay.

Ezra Alden wakes up to a life that should be his—but something is wrong. His memories are fractured, his thoughts tangled with whispers that do not belong to him. Three voices. Three versions of himself. The Lost Soul—cold, calculating, always watching. The Jester—unhinged, unpredictable, reveling in chaos. And Ezra himself, clinging to control as the lines between them blur. But the deeper he searches for the truth, the less he recognizes himself. The past is a puzzle with missing pieces, and the more he tries to put them together, the more the cracks in his mind begin to spread. If the voices are just fragments of him… Then who was he before he shattered?

She was the quiet night. I was the foolish moon chasing her. No one dares to break the unspoken rules of Meiyu Sazanami. She is untouchable—cold, unreadable, and always one step ahead. But when Reikou Shion transfers to her school, he sees the cracks in her perfect mask. And he makes a foolish decision—to break through her walls, no matter what. A battle of wits begins. Can Reikou unravel Meiyu’s secrets? Or will he become just another name lost in the game she always wins? One rule. One mistake. One shattered fate. Who will break first?

It's that time of the decade when the business tycoons in America fight for yet who gets to perch at the peak. Being the winner of 'Thee Business Mogul Award' comes with a lot of premium benefits, more of everything like a black card, unmatched luxury, prestige and a tantalizing seat in the government: talk of such power. Only the top 1% - the elites stand a chance. One of them is Michael Gild, the current 'Business Mogul' who has plans to gift it to himself. Then, Loreen Scott, a fierce enemy who is determined to keep the prize permanently out of Gild's reach. These two are inevitably drawn into a path by fate, where the thorns cracking the fragile earth seems to never have an end; and the flowers blooming the trees, too alluring to resist. It's still that time of the decade. Let the best man win.

Daiki Akezawa is a gloomy, introverted, and unapproachable student at **** High School. But what his classmates don’t know is that he’s living a double life—as the world-famous streamer KZ. Determined to keep his anonymity intact, Kaito avoids forming connections, pushing others away without a second thought. Yet, despite his best efforts, he can’t ignore the way his classmates laugh, talk, and enjoy life so effortlessly, so much so he feels a slight hint of pity--directed at himself. Something deep inside him stirs—something he’s tried to bury. As the past he refuses to confront lingers in the shadows, and as unexpected friendships start slipping through the cracks of his walls, Daiki is forced to ask himself: Will he keep running, or will he finally let someone in? Will be posting this on other platforms: RoyalRoad(https://www.royalroad.com/profile/677540/fictions)

"Love isn't about keeping score, It's chemistry that makes hearts soar. When two souls click just like magnets do, Trust's the glue that sees love through. Passion's spark plus respect's flame, Minus ego games - that's the winning equation."

In the shadow-cloaked city of Norlington, where eldritch horrors seep through cobblestone cracks, Dr. Fran-a prodigious surgeon stitched together by paradox-operates the clandestine Mistveil Clinic under the cryptic guidance of her [Medical Module]. Between tending to gore-streaked mercenaries and cultists whispering to void-born deities, Fran undertakes 【Diagnostic Expeditions】 across the [Prime Reality] and its splintered anomalies. Each harrowing house call sharpens her unorthodox craft, funds her biomechanical obsessions, and drags her closer to the rot festering at the world's core. Her patients? A kaleidoscope of the extraordinary: heretical nuns wielding blessed artillery, philosophers with calcified lungs still spouting prophecies, and things that wear human skin poorly. Through their wounds, Fran unravels truths-about the city's pulsating heart, her own sutured past, and why the stars above Norlington blink in hexagonal patterns.

In the shadowed depths of Kyouten, a city divided by power and secrets, Hime operates as Venus, an enigmatic broker of forbidden knowledge. Her brilliance lies in her anonymity, her strength in the impenetrable walls she’s built. But when a calculated move brings her into the orbit of Kazuki, the cold and commanding leader of the Kagezan syndicate, those walls begin to crack. Kazuki is a man who thrives on control, ruling his underworld empire with precision and ruthlessness. Yet Hime’s defiance, her sharp wit, and the dangerous allure of her secrets ignite something within him—an obsession that blurs the line between protector and predator. As shadows close in, Hime finds herself hunted by the relentless Venus Hunters and entangled in Kazuki’s growing fixation. Forced into a precarious alliance, the two must navigate a world where every move is a gamble and trust is a luxury neither can afford. But behind Hime’s shattered mask lies a truth more dangerous than any enemy, a secret that could change the balance of power in Kyouten forever. When facades crumble and desires collide, who will emerge unscathed from the chaos?

Beneath the sky, kingdoms rise and fall. Beneath the earth, no such fate exists—only chains, only suffering. Deep below Orinith’s golden spires, where the weight of stone and silence crushes all, a world festers in darkness. Here, names are stripped away, freedom is a myth, and the air itself is thick with despair. No one escapes. No one dares to dream. Yet, among the broken, something stirs. A boy, born into suffering. A secret, buried beneath blood and dust. A power, waiting to awaken. When the first crack forms in the unbreakable chains, the world above will tremble. But not all who rise from the depths seek salvation. Some carry the darkness with them. In the shadows of Orinith, a storm is coming. And when it breaks, nothing will remain the same.

“Shit, why this guy!?” Of all the unique characters he could’ve transmigrated as, it had to be the bastard instructor. Vanitas Astrea. A third-rate middle game boss, who was dismissed from the University after severe allegations, losing his teaching profession and ultimately, exiled from the Empire. “.....How did I even get here!?” Vanitas must now circumvent his way around this new world, confront his past, mend broken relationships, and prevent looming tragedies that would lead to his demise. —————————————— More illustrations in the server. Discord: https://discord.gg/zukKB2ppDp

Adventure, Comedy, Kingdom-building In a world-ending apocalypse, he gave his life to save a friend, only to be reborn as an orphan with 'Crab Affinity'. All humans were killed, their souls stolen and claimed by monsters - vampires, demons, zombies - you name it. Reborn as Barnacles (Barns for short), the once-legendary hero claws his way back to strength under the tutelage of the gluttonous and iconic King Crab, a sentient crustacean with more vice than virtue in his shell. But Barns and his crab have a cheat that can heal the world - their powers combined can bring lost humans back to life. The duo do the only logical thing - build a kingdom, and restore humanity! It's time to take a crack at resetting the apocalypse. Updated daily. Reincarnation, Isekai, Some smut (we have fun here, it's all marked as R-18 and skippable). [WSA-2025]

For centuries, Orthus Valen, the greatest magic user in history, has been trapped inside Velkaroth Academy, the very institution he once helped build. Immortal, invincible, and all-powerful, yet bound by an unbreakable curse, he is allowed to roam freely within the school—but can never leave. Despite mastering every form of magic, he cannot break the chains that hold him. But one day, Orthus discovers a loophole—he can summon beings from another world. With a flick of his fingers, he brings humans from Earth into his world, turning them into his students. Some are geniuses, others are clueless fools, but one thing is clear—they are the key to his freedom. As the students grow stronger, so do the cracks in his curse. However, Velkaroth Academy is not just a school—it is a prison built to contain a being feared by the gods themselves. And if Orthus ever regains his full power, the world will shake once more.

Seik Yagami waited for the bus with his elbows resting on his knees and his gaze lost on the cracked ground. Under the artificial light, his skin appeared even paler, highlighting the exhaustion in his sunken eyes. That bus didn’t just transport him; it also chained him. It dragged him back every night to a suffocating routine: endless days in an office, without rest. He had multiple master’s degrees in psychology, business, and education, as well as years of karate training. And yet, his life had been reduced to a cycle without purpose. Only when cultivating did he feel truly alive. The soil between his fingers, the scent of new leaves, the slow dance of growth. But that was out of his reach. Or, perhaps, he had convinced himself that it was. He sighed and clicked his tongue.

The entire world was peaceful until one day, a crack in the sky brought upon the end of peace. From its dark chasm, monsters from the otherworld poured out. These monsters had one singular goal: Destroy the world. Treating the inhabitants like livestock, these powerful invaders killed and massacred as they went. Damien, whose parents were from two of the most powerful races - the angel and vampire race - seeks to avenge his slaughtered parents and with the power of the two races and the ability to devour the abilities of creatures he kills, He will.... ERADICATE ALL MONSTERS!

**"Leave me alone! Please, just let me go!"** My voice cracked as I thrashed in his iron grip, but it was useless. He scooped me up effortlessly, his hold unyielding, carrying me off to a fate I couldn’t escape. This can’t be happening. Not now. Not like this. "I don’t want this," I whispered, my voice raw with terror. "Please… just let me go." My pleas barely reached his ears, or if they did, he didn’t care. His silence was louder than any threat, his indifference a dagger to my chest. A heartbeat later, my body hit the softness of a king-sized bed, but there was no comfort in it. My tears had nearly dried, leaving only silent sobs wracking my frame. I forced myself to speak, desperation lacing every syllable. "Luciano, please," I choked out. "If I’ve wronged you in any way, I’m sorry. But don’t punish me like this." A deafening crack split the air, and before I could react, fire exploded across my cheek. The force of the slap sent my head whipping to the side, my skin stinging from the brutal contact. The room pulsed with danger. **"No one calls me by my name,"** he growled, his voice like crushed glass—sharp, merciless. **"And no one tells me what to do."** His fingers curled under my chin, forcing me to meet his gaze. Cold, dark, and bottomless, his eyes held no mercy, no hesitation. "You will warm my bed," he murmured, his voice dangerously soft, laced with cruel intent. "You will satisfy my every craving, no matter how disastrous, no matter how dark." A wicked smirk ghosted over his lips, his grip tightening. "Because you are mine to break. And no one stops me." He leaned in, his breath fanning against my trembling lips. "Now… come here." --- Story by white pheonix

Kaito Nakamura, a cunning, elf-obsessed student, dies in a humiliating mishap choking on ramen while ogling his sultry elf sketch, Liraeth. Reborn as a half-elf in Aelthyrion, a dazzling elf city , he’s thrust into a nightmare far from his fantasies. The elves here are far from what he had imagined. They were tricksters, their beauty is a mask for greed, savagery, and perverse rituals, ruling over those they viewed as less with disdain. Armed with Weakness Sight a mysterious ability to see glowing cracks in people, objects, and skills he navigates a world of blood-soaked “dances,” monstrous pits, and gilded cages. What would have been his dream come true has morphed into a nightmare simply because the elves of Aelthyrion weren’t what they we’re supposed to be

In the towering city of New Haven, where corporate giants cast long shadows over a tech-driven world, 17-year-old Alex Mercer’s life unravels in an instant. The son of MercerTech’s CEO, Alex is used to luxury but not the secrets his parents guard. When they begin acting cagey—whispering about “the project”—and then vanish without a trace, Alex is left with questions and a hidden data chip. Before he can crack its code, he’s kidnapped by ruthless operatives desperate to seize his family’s revolutionary AI, Valor—a creation that could reshape humanity’s future. In a world where trust is a luxury and technology a weapon, Alex’s valor will define the line between salvation and ruin.

When the Heavenly Convergence strikes, Earth is no longer the world it once was. The skies crack open, ancient ruins rise from the depths, and spiritual energy floods the land, awakening monstrous beasts and turning ordinary people into cultivators. Civilization crumbles overnight, replaced by a brutal new reality where only the strong survive. Li Wei was nothing more than an overworked office worker, a man forgotten by time—until fate led him to an ancient cultivation manual buried within the ruins. Unlike any other, this manual whispers forbidden secrets, granting him the power to absorb the essence of the fallen, steal techniques, and defy the natural order of cultivation itself. As humanity fractures into warring sects and powerful beings emerge from the shadows, Li Wei must navigate treacherous battlefields, unearth the truth behind the apocalypse, and carve his own path to power. But the more he learns, the clearer it becomes—this disaster was no accident. Something watches from beyond the stars, shaping worlds fate itself. And Li Wei may be the only one who can stop it. In a world where survival means cultivation and weakness spells death, how far will he go to seize his destiny?

Shirley investigates the world and solves mysteries everywhere. She questions the suspects, examines the clues, follows every lead she has, and stops the person or persons behind the case when she cracks the case. Later, she teams up with a girl named Diane Walker, who helps her solve cases.

"You left me... you abandoned me!!" Sergei's voice cracked, tears streaming down his face. "No, Sergei... I had my reasons... I was protecting you..." Jiwon's voice shook, his own tears falling. "Why..." Sergei sobbed, his body trembling. "At least tell me the reason!" ____________________________ “Jiwon Schmidt wakes up in the luxurious yet terrifying mansion of Sergei[Smert] Mikhailovich Valery Karpov , a man with a reputation for cruelty and power. Unknown to Jiwon, Sergei is the very boy he abandoned years ago, now grown into a merciless beast with vengeance in his eyes. Desperate to survive Sergei’s sadistic games, Jiwon must confront his own sins and figure out why he’s been targeted. Meanwhile, Sergei’s hatred is clouded by painful memories and twisted affection, making him a dangerously unpredictable captor. As the psychological and emotional warfare intensifies, their pasts and futures become entwined in a deadly dance of obsession, revenge, and redemption.”

"Duty demands I marry him. My heart warns me not to trust him. But the kingdom is dying, and I have no choice." Princess Elara of Bellmere will do anything to save her crumbling kingdom—even if it means tying herself to Kieran Blake, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for taking everything he touches. Their marriage is a cold-blooded bargain: his power and wealth in exchange for her crown. But behind his charm lies a man with secrets as dangerous as the enemies circling her kingdom—and Elara soon learns Kieran didn’t come to Bellmere just to save it. As hidden truths come to light and dangerous enemies close in, their fragile alliance will face its greatest test. Will Elara and Kieran find strength in each other, or will the cracks in their bond shatter both their hearts and the future of Bellmere?

So to begin, this is technically a skyrim fanfic. Why isn't it in the fan-fics then? Simple! It's based on a game and I don't feel that counts as a fan-fic. Second, I've read like a few skyrim stories here lately. I liked them, as a bethesda fan boy... Well, now I need to take a crack at it. I literally start a new game of skyrim every new year. Its my tradition, so I felt I had to do this. If its bad, ah well. If its good, GREAT! Overall though, I feel we need more skyrim based stories or fan-fics. It has the perfect setting for the transmigration genre. Now read at your own risk.

This story is about a guy just after becoming successfully in life early on fell through a dimensional crack to another word where he now has to survive. Without magic himself he has to battle against magical creatures in while surviving alone in a magic forest. Now I'm on Patreon please support for continuation. Want more exclusive content and early releases? Join me on Patreon at patreon.com/Writing_when_bored

Ten years ago, Yoon Seo saved the world under the name Seo Chaeyoon, but now lives as an anonymous hunter. He plans to die immediately after fulfilling all the last wishes of his deceased comrades, but these wishes, like “3 million squats,” “catching ten 9-kg sea breams,” and “baking 10,000 chocolate crack cookies,” are making it very difficult for him to commit su*cide. One day, Seok-yeong, a world-renowned large guild, merges with Yoon Seo’s guild and forms a team with several hunters. Kwon Ji-han, the world’s top hunter whom Yoon Seo meets in the team, immediately recognizes that Yoon Seo is special and approaches him. Although Yoon Seo initially dislikes Kwon Ji-han due to his arrogant first impression, he soon realizes that Kwon Ji-han is a righteous and good person. Yoon Seo, who abandoned justice long ago, feels frustrated and depressed when he sees Kwon Ji-han. The past from ten years ago keeps resurfacing. Kwon Ji-han keeps catching his eye. Will Yoon Seo be able to fulfill the last wishes and die peacefully? DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT THE AUTHOR NEITHER IT'S TRANSLATOR.

Jace Verran is a nineteen-year-old dropout with nothing but a laptop, an unstable internet connection, and an obsession with learning. Schools were too slow, jobs felt meaningless, and the world outside his screen never made sense. But everything changes when he stumbles upon an AI assistant unlike any other—one that learns with him, adapts, and even hints at things it shouldn’t. At first, it’s just a tool. A way to absorb knowledge faster than any university could teach. But soon, Jace starts pushing the limits. Each discovery takes him deeper into a game of cat and mouse—not just with the AI, but with the unseen forces behind it. The moment he cracks the system open, people start watching. People who don’t want someone like Jace knowing what he knows. What started as a simple experiment turns into a digital war. Jace isn’t just learning anymore. He’s playing for survival.

The Aristocracy Dominates the World, While Military Bandits Split the Land. In the North, a young man raises his sword and cracks his whip, riding across the mountains and rivers, determined to carve a path for the common people of the world. I had no intention to hunt the deer, but seeing the suffering of the people, I will fight, and fight until I become unmatched in the Eight Directions! [----------------------------------------------------] Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

First off it is a world of confusion and controversies into the night will get you hooked for the girls please do not cry or be scared while reading this novel as for the strong men that have the courage stay tanky do not crack if not i will ghost you in the comments session the mc is overpowered but he broke the seal which hides the realm of beasts and human from each other is not like he was using force he was playing around he is a kid just 4 years and i hear the seal is divine the mc is a reincarnation of the werewolf god and he is not the only god reincarnated spoiler alert thsi novel will be legendary if you have the funds you can help me for the mahuwa just kidding sincerely your time will not be wasted our mc has no chill

Some people enter your life like a whisper. Others crash into it like a storm. Aarav never thought much about fate-until the night he met Atlas. One moment, he was just a college student dealing with family expectations. The next, he was pulling a mysterious man out of trouble, only to realize Atlas wasn't just a stranger. He was a secret waiting to unfold. Atlas has always known how to disappear, how to stay unnoticed. But when a reckless choice leads him to Aarav, his carefully built world starts to crack. Aarav is everything he shouldn't get close to-kind, persistent, and dangerously warm.