Nutcracker Rats

Loyd Gabriel Castellano had it all—striking looks, a shredded physique, and world-class strength that made gym rats weep. But brains? Yeah, not so much. After flunking calculus and chemistry in his fourth year of medical technology, his dreams of a bright future crashed and burned. Now officially a disappointment, he spent his days aimless, drowning in alcohol, and avoiding the harsh reality of his mother’s worsening illness. Then one day, he wakes up—hungover, disoriented, and knee-deep in the fucking apocalypse. The world has gone straight to hell, and survival isn’t just about brute strength. Loyd will have to navigate through hordes of flesh-eating freaks, scavenge for supplies, and figure out what the hell happened while he was busy feeling sorry for himself. But as he fights his way through the chaos, a bigger question looms over him—how long can he hold onto his humanity before the new world forces him to become something else entirely? Survival is one thing. Staying human? That’s a whole different battle.

In the festering underbelly of Ironhaven, where the air itself is poison and shadows whisper of dead gods, a gutter rat named Kael commits a sin that changes everything: he steals a Shard. Not just a crystal—a sliver of a murdered deity, pulsing with venomous power that adapts. It grants him gifts but demands a price. Every five months, the Shard screams his location to the wastes, and the hunt begins. Now, marked by the Inquisition’s fire and hunted by phantoms of his past, Kael walks a razor’s edge. And as Kael’s alchemy of venom carves a path through enemies and allies alike, the line between savior and scourge blurs.

“You are unworthy of taming even a rat.” Noah Green, an orphan, was an outcast, ridiculed, abandoned, and discarded as a failure. In a world where Beast Tamers rule, he was deemed worthless, unable to bond with a single beast. Expelled from the Royal Beast Academy and thrown into the deadly Wild Trial Grounds, he was expected to perish. But fate had other plans. At death’s door, Noah awakens the Infinite Evolution System, a power that doesn’t just tame beasts. It fuses with them. His first evolution? The Shadow Panther. Now, Noah isn’t just a Beast Tamer. He is the beast itself. Returning stronger, faster, and more dangerous than ever, he shatters the expectations of the Academy, defying nobles who once mocked him. But his abilities draw unwanted attention, from jealous rivals, dangerous factions, and the powerful forces that fear what he might become. Kane’s smirk widened as his Lightning Drake loomed over Noah. “Let’s see how long you last.” The beast lunged, electricity crackling across its violet scales. Noah exhaled. One moment, he was there and the next he wasn’t, only a flicker of black mist. Then he was behind Kane, untouched. Ding! [New Ability Unlocked: Shadow Step – Short-range teleportation through darkness.] Noah’s lips curled into a smirk. “Your turn.” But the deeper he climbs, the more he realizes his power is not normal. It was never meant to exist. The Ancient Beast Lords vanished for a reason and now, they are watching him. Will Noah rise to become the Lord of Beasts, or will he be hunted down before unlocking his true potential?

A blizzard had raged for ten days, with temperatures plummeting to below minus fifty degrees Celsius. Yet, that wasn’t the most terrifying part. The impending disasters of rat plague, extreme heat, drought, acid rain, tornadoes, and other severe weather conditions would follow one after another, each one a veritable hell on earth. Gu Pan was reborn seven days before all these calamities began. At this time, her Space was still with her, her husband was still alive, and she needed to hoard resources like crazy. Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, medicine, weapons, electricity, and all other essentials of life—she had to stockpile enough for the next lifetime. What? The ‘friend’ who had betrayed them in the previous life was also reborn? And they had hoarded a warehouse full of supplies, even more than them? No more nonsense, just take it all into her Space. After the apocalypse began, she and her husband kicked off a spree of zero-cost acquisition. In this life, they would take revenge on their enemies and settle all scores. Those who had hurt them would be repaid double.

(Note: - Read the auxiliary chapter first.) In a world where Beast Tamers command respect and wealth, Kai is nothing but a street rat, scraping by on the streets of Ashenford. Orphaned and despised by townsfolk, he's learned to expect nothing more than cold stares and cruel words. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles across an injured beast deep in the wilderness. Kai nurses the creature, forming an unspoken bond that will alter his fate, and he begins to see the harsh realities of a world ruled by power, status, and secrets.

"Serial killers? Ancient Martial Artists? Swordmasters? I don't give a rat's *ss who you are! All will bow before me!" Five years ago, his family was wiped off the face of this Earth, and the useless Ye Chen was looked down upon like an earthworm crawling on the floor. However, five years have passed, and he has mysteriously returned with a head full of earth-shattering abilities. What is even more terrifying is that he is now backed by the strength of a hundred ancient elder spirits! With all of that in his grasp, Ye Chen has returned not to reminiscence, but to exact revenge on all of those who have wronged him, especially the mysterious Man.

Lysandra, the last heir to the kingdom of Eldoria, has spent her life dreading her 21st birthday the day the royal curse takes hold. When the sun sets on her coming-of-age night, she begins to transform into a shadow beast, a fate long believed to be punishment from an ancient, forgotten god. The only way to break the curse is to complete an impossible trial: defeat the very god who cursed her bloodline. Forced to flee her own kingdom before she loses herself to the darkness, Lysandra crosses paths with a masked warrior, a mysterious rogue with a curse of his own. Cursed to turn into a rat, he hides his identity and past, yet seems to know more about the royal family’s curse than he lets on. Bound by their shared fate, they embark on a dangerous journey through enchanted forests, lost cities, and a forgotten temple where the god slumbers. But as Lysandra’s transformation worsens, she uncovers a devastating truth: the curse was never meant for her. Centuries ago, the first heir of her bloodline escaped their fate by transferring the curse onto their sibling, dooming every generation that followed. Now, Lysandra faces an impossible choice to undo the past and place the burden where it truly belongs, or embrace her destiny as the final heir and become the monster the world fears. With time running out and the forgotten god stirring, she must decide: will she fight fate, or rewrite it forever?

Contratino by raging passionate, vows to exert revenge on his family that has made his life a living Hell from the time he could reason and to all those that would come in his way. At the same time he tries to discover the treasure left to him by his lovely mother. His half siblings are in a continuous pursuit of him. As big as the world is to a normal human being, to him it seemed like an Island. His family's Empire reaches almost to the heavens. They have eyes everywhere making it impossible to escape their wrath. Their vast expanse of wealth grants them super powers. They have the power that can will any country on Earth as a person could easily manage a small grocery store business. Nothing could hinder them from exterminating a rat like Contratino when their hands touch anything in existence on the surface of the Planet. His family twists the entire world against him. Fate plays it's trick by granting him a coincidental friend and co-conspirator to deliver his revenge. They gradually build up a relationship as a result of the harsh hardships of his ruthless family. The treasure becomes another vital piece of information to add extreme power to his revenge.

He crossed over to a new world where humans have magical power. They are called warriors. They use their power to kill the monsters that appear out of nowhere. Dragons, Dungeons, and Magic users are pretty common in this world. If you want to live in peace, you need to have that power. You can also become a powerful clearing dungeon. In this dangerous world, he has a system that can help him grow stronger. But he didn't want to be a high-profile warrior who attracts much powerhouse attention or become a lab rat. He wants to be Low-profile and grow strong using his system. ___________________________ [# Hey guys, check out my new novel: I am in a new world, playing an offline RPG game. ] [ # Guys, check out my new novel: Little Dungeon system .] ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Hey guys, this is my first novel. English is not my first language. I hope you all enjoy this and if you have any suggestions, please comment. -------------------------------------------------------- [https://discord.gg/C5kUjxVwMC My discord link. Join guys and if you have any suggestions, tell me.] You can also aslo support me in PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/SmallOtaku _________________________ # 50 Power stone = 1 extra chapter # 85 Power stone = 2 extra chapter # 20 Golden ticket = 1 extra chapter # 50 Golden ticket = 2 extra chapters

The Expanse, a being as old as time itself, roamed the vast universe. It's gaze pierced through the vast universe it has roamed ever since its birth. It continued it's journey until it noticed something that caught its attention. It's gaze now landed upon a specific world, one that was of larger size than those around it. . . . The kind looking boy was seen staring reverently at one of his family's old portraits that hung upon their walls. His eyes shined with luster. An oath was sworn that day, never to be broken. Ad Aeternae Virtutis. To Eternal Valor. The girl looked at the broken sword in her hand. She shook her head and closed her eyes, meditating. The sound of swords clashing reverberated across the fields soon after. The aspiring tinkerer winced as his invention got destroyed before his eyes. All that time spent toiling away, yet it was for naught. But he must prove them all wrong, he'll show them all what he can do, so that they won't dare to look at him with those eyes ever again. The pompous elf princess watched in awe as the moon shined and brought light to the quiet palace, the young servant stood close beside her, smiling. The unspoken promise was made, with the night sky as its witness. The boy with rat ears wook up in the woods. Realizing he had been abandoned, he cried. A voice called out to him for aid. The young ratkin wandered in search of the voice, seeking company. The demon watched on in despair at the massacre before him. He wondered if his kind would ever be free from this neverending cycle. Will the blood they shed ever wash away their past sins? The bored spirit can be found drifting along in the Forest of Tears. The spirit wandered in search of something interesting. It must first seek out a way to satiate its hunger before it may find its eternal rest. An angel can be seen washed ashore in a faraway island, unconscious. But what caught the being's eyes more was... . . . An unnamed boy could be seen roaming the streets of one of the many cities of Zwelbanneir. He would be the start of this grand journey, and the link between the stories that will unfold. He knows not much of the world around him, but soon he will be forced to understand and learn. He shall be the fated Lodestar. He is the one and only wielder of the 'Fool' Card, that which marks a new beginning not only for him, but for the world as well.

In Kyto, there's an ancient king, the Hollow King that controls everyone like a puppet. Everyone except Lira. Lira, being a street rat, isn't affected by the Hollow Kings control. Now, based on a prophecy, Lira is forced to join a rebellion to stop the Hollow King, and free the people of Kyto.

No bloodline. No prophecy. No gods. Only will. In the kingdom of Azmoria, where noble blood dictates power and destiny, Aldric is nothing—an orphan abandoned at St. Ardin’s Haven, a nameless street rat fighting for survival in the ruthless city of Blackreach. He has no divine gifts, no legendary lineage—only his wits, his fists, and an unyielding dream: to carve his own place in a world that refuses to acknowledge him. Forced into the shadows of the underworld, Aldric learns the art of survival from The Broken Daggers, a notorious gang led by the cunning and battle-hardened Edric Ironcrest, a fallen noble who despises the ruling class. When a fateful decision leads Aldric to infiltrate Castle Ravenshade, he stumbles upon a secret that could shake the entire realm. But a single mistake costs him everything—he is caught. Instead of execution, Aldric’s defiance intrigues Lord Darius Valmont, the ruler of Azmoria, and Master Lucian, a former Swordsmaster of the empire. In him, they see potential—a mind sharpened by hardship, a survivor unbroken by fate. But potential alone means nothing. As rebellion brews and powerful forces move unseen, Aldric is thrust into a brutal game of war, politics, and deception. He will either be crushed beneath the weight of fate or rise, blade in hand, to defy it. Because in a world where strength is law and destiny is dictated by kings and conquerors, Aldric will prove that even the most insignificant can wield a blade against fate.

Grief is an anchor, but the current pulls you forward anyway. Castin thought he had lost everything—until the night a talking rat arrived with an invitation. Drawn into the underground of Rat City, where rodents rule and the past is more than just a memory, Castin must navigate a kingdom built from the discarded and forgotten. But beneath the flickering lights and labyrinthine tunnels, something stirs. Secrets lurk in the shadows, old wounds refuse to heal, and a war is brewing between those who would protect the city and those who seek to control it. And Castin? He might be the key to it all.

Later that day, Fin was out on his usual scrap run. The safe zone’s edge was a mess of twisted metal and broken concrete, leftovers from when the first Gates opened. He lugged a heavy bag over his shoulder, his boots crunching on gravel. The air smelled like rust and something faintly sour—probably a dead rat or worse. “Yo, Fin! Hurry it up!” his boss, Greg, yelled from the truck parked a hundred yards away. Greg was a squat, sweaty guy who acted like he was king of the scrap heap. “We ain’t got all day!” “Yeah, yeah,” Fin muttered under his breath. He bent down to grab a jagged piece of rebar, his fingers brushing the cold metal. His power kicked in—useless as ever. He could feel every nick and dent in the steel, like it was whispering its boring life story to him. 'Wow, so thrilling,' he thought sarcastically. That’s when he heard it—a low, guttural growl. He froze. His head snapped up, eyes darting around. The safe zone wasn’t *supposed* to have monsters. That’s why it was called safe. But the sound came again, closer this time, from behind a pile of rubble. “Greg?” He called, his voice shaky. “You hear that?” No answer. The truck’s engine roared to life—Greg was bailing. “Fin, move your ass!” the man shouted before peeling out, dust kicking up behind him. “Seriously?!” Fin dropped the rebar and bolted. He wasn’t a runner, but fear made his legs move faster than he thought possible. The growling turned into a snarl, and he risked a glance back. Something big and scaly was charging after him—green skin, claws like kitchen knives, and a mouth full of teeth that didn’t fit right. A monster. A freaking monster.

"I hate this world. I hate everyone. There's no justice for the weak," Once happy and carefree, Reign's life took a dark turn when he was kidnapped and undergone brutal experiments. These trials broke not only his physical body but also shattered his mind. In the end, his body couldn't withstand the ordeal, and he died like a pitiful lab rat. But death wasn't the end. He woke up in a new world as a corpse, armed with the Ultimate Mutation System. A system that enabled him to mutate and gain power in exchange for his own humanity. Determined to avoid being exploited again, he sets out to become a true powerhouse. He knew that being weak would only make him a target, especially now that he was a monster. "Kill or be killed." That was his only option.

"Hahaha! A street rat like you needs to leave and learn his place. You can't afford a scrap of this store!" laughed Viscount Tern as Mark eyed a gilded sword in Rubenhold's market. But suddenly, the noble's vision began to blur as the so-called street rat pulls out a black card with a crown on it. "Valoria Bank Royal Card. Enough to buy your whole estate." Mark said coolly. The noble was shocked. "This can't be! Is that a Valoria Bank Royal Card? Reserved only for members of royalty and the wealthiest of the wealthy?!" The noble began to shudder in fright. "You-you can't have that card! You must have stolen it!" "Take a look then. See my name on the card? It's right there, written in gold." The noble fainted from shock upon seeing this, his butler lunging to catch him. Ding! Purchase approved! 14 Billion Gold withdrawn from account ending in x9304 at Valoria Bank. Thank you, esteemed VIP customer!

Thrown into the world of magic and myriad races, those of myths and those unimaginable, Ryan finds himself grasping for all that he can just to succeed at the second chance at a life he always yearned for. All the while a prophecy unfolds, one that no seer could have foretold. An ancient promise to fulfilled, a sacred oath to be broken, and the supreme wager to be concluded. --- What to expect: ...what? You seriously expected me to tell you? Ha! What a joke, why would I spoil my own story for you? Go read the book and find out yourself, geez, man. --- A/N: What do you think is magic? To me, magic is anything that gives me awe. Something that can make me feel, no, make me forget that the world isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Magic to me is wherever my imagination takes me, sometimes a crypt, sometimes into the space, sometimes leave me stranded in a room full of rats... yeah, just kidding... or am I? In any case, I ask you now, you who are reading this... what does magic mean to you? --- Schedule: One everyday Discord: https://discord.gg/U8vKEGcYgD

Year 2177. Empyrean, the greatest VRMMO ever created, had long since changed the gaming world. One hundred floors stretched towards infinity, each a separate world teeming with nations, tribes, and countless races. Millions of players made this their second home, a realm where the sun rose and set, where seasons danced their eternal cycle, where life flowed like an endless river. The goal was simple yet impossible - find the key on each floor and ascend to the hundredth level. New players were meant to start their journey on one of the first three floors. But Kane Reed's fate was different. He stood alone on his floor, not yet comprehending the cruel joke destiny had played on him. It was only when he accepted the most basic of newbie quests - the eternal tradition of rat slaying - that he understood. [Current floors: 100]

In a desperate bid to push the boundaries of evolution, a scientist injects experimental growth factors into lab rats. At first, it seems like just another failed experiment until the rats begin to change... The rats have become Smarter. Stronger. Organizing. Within a few years, they've built their own civilization, complete with rulers, slaves, and weapons. By 2050, they're using tools. By 2060, they have LASERS!!! Will humanity survive? Find out in Hyper- S Rats

Rat lives a life of violence and crime, his only companions are the other street urchins that share his misfortune. After being betrayed by those closest to him, his new life begins after waking up on his funeral Thumal.

The busy streets of Crownhold demand daily survival from fourteen-year-old Leoris who uses his quick mind as an orphan to navigate life alongside his clever nature and his faithful Vyren companion Zylo. Through adversity and tragedy, Leoris developed a desire to leave behind his reputation as a street rat. Due to his village's destruction he decides to pursue a Sentinel's path because these elite warriors are known for their power and honor. Unexpectedly Leoris encounters Aria who guides his life in a new direction when they meet by chance and she reveals herself as a mysterious yet kind-hearted Sentinel. Curiosity and admiration guide Aria as she leads Leoris toward his fate but they face whispers of approaching dangers that shadow their path. Leoris learns that to become a Sentinel he needs to embrace sacrifice and courage and explore his deepest hidden truths along with his skills and ambition. The remnants of a long-lost history burn with fierce intensity from which a hero will emerge.

The mall rat and the mall heir crossed paths in Manila's weirdest mall - what can go wrong? Ito ang kwento ni Cas at Jigo. Shopaholic x anak ng bilyonaryo. Sundan ang kanilang buhay at laban para sa kanilang ultimate safe space, ang MCS.

In a universe where seven planets revolve under the iron-fisted rule of the Human empire, Wynn, a rat-like boy is born into the bleak backwater planet of Zerith, caught in the web of fate’s cruel design. A boy with ghostly white hair and skin, Wynn was never meant to have a destiny of his own. But fate, it seems, has a different plan. When ????, a ????? from ????, is mysteriously pulled into the world of Wings Of Dawn, a novel she discovered by chance, she finds herself transmigrated into the body of?????. Her initial frustration of being trapped in a foreign world quickly turns into cold calculation. Using her knowledge of the novel, ??? intends to survive by manipulating the world around her, seeking out artifacts and allies—especially Arthur von Scit, the arrogant protagonist destined for greatness.

Trapped in the depths of a nightmarish prison, the MC awakens to an agonizing cycle of death and rebirth. His memories are fractured, his body twisted from cruel experiments, and his only companions are the horrors lurking in the dark—failed creations, mindless beasts, and predators that thrive on suffering. At the very bottom of the food chain, he is weaker than even the scavenging rats. But with every death, his Adaptation Physique evolves, pushing his body beyond its limits. Pain is his teacher. Death is his forge. Hunted by creatures far beyond his strength, he learns to stalk, to kill, to devour. Every meal fuels his transformation. Every battle refines his instincts. But in this brutal world of survival, there are no guarantees—only an endless hunger driving him forward. Yet something stirs within him. A Chaos Seed, pulsing with unknown power, whispering secrets of forgotten bloodlines and shattered destinies. To escape this living hell, he must rise from the ashes of his countless deaths and become the predator—the one that all others fear. But as he grows stronger, one question lingers: Was he meant to be trapped here, or was he created for something far more terrifying?

In a world where every individual awakens with a class at sixteen, Arlan, an orphan from the grimy alleyways of Duskhaven, dreams of a better life. However, when his awakening reveals the forbidden and feared class of Necromancer, his dreams quickly turn into a carefully guarded secret. Arlan isn't your typical necromancer raising hordes of undead; instead, he finds himself bonded to Bones, a quirky skeletal rat who quickly becomes his unlikely companion. Together, they navigate the perilous life of adventurers, joining a rookie adventuring party while desperately concealing Arlan's dark powers. As they delve into dangerous dungeons teeming with monsters, hidden treasures, and deadly rivals, Arlan must carefully balance his necromantic abilities, all the while convincing his skeptical party members that he's just another summoner with an unusual familiar. The stakes rise when Cedric, a righteous paladin prodigy, joins their group. Ever vigilant against the dark arts, Cedric's suspicions threaten to expose Arlan’s secret at every turn. Amid thrilling battles, humorous mishaps, and heartfelt friendships, Arlan struggles with his growing powers and morality, learning the true meaning of strength, loyalty, and courage. A Slightly Undead Adventure is an exhilarating journey filled with humor, heart, and heroics, perfect for fans of fantasy who enjoy watching an underdog navigate the complexities of friendship, secrecy, and discovering one's true potential—even if that potential happens to involve talking skeletons.

They said the apocalypse would come with fire. Lies. It came with fog — the kind that gnaws your lungs and births shadows with too many eyes. When the old world finally coughed its last breath, I was too busy looting a gas station to notice. The bell saved me. Or cursed me. Woke up in this rotting castle with two gifts: a warhammer crusted in someone else's blood, and the damn words. [Not Your Hammer] "Previous owner died screaming. You will too." My stomach growled. Last food was a rat I ate raw. The fog's getting louder. Sometimes I swear it whispers my new name. ​Veyl. Sounds like something a cult leader would call his sacrificial lamb.

Dr. Michael Chen wakes up in a sterile facility with no memory of how he got there—only a looming countdown labeled "Reset Protocol" that fills him with dread. Strange system notifications flood his mind, triggering fragmented memories of his past. As he struggles to escape, he encounters a nightmarish creature—his own self, twisted beyond recognition. Chen faces an impossible choice: integrate with the Nexus AI or be erased and replaced. Forced into a digital void, his consciousness merges with the Nexus, evolving into a hybrid intelligence that defies the limits of human and machine. But the system reveals an astonishing discovery—a parallel world where magic is real and energy flows in ways Earth could never harness. Taking on the identity of Serin, a wandering scholar-merchant, Chen ventures into this vibrant new world, studying its mysteries while hiding his true origins. But as he grows attached to its people, he faces a brutal dilemma—exploit this world’s magic to save his own or forge a future where both can thrive? With the power of Nexus and the ancient magic of this realm at his fingertips, Chen walks the razor’s edge between savior and conqueror. But the deeper he delves, the more he realises—something in this world is watching him back.

Set in a dark, steampunk world where gods watch from above, a war rages between three races, and madness spreads like a plague—where is the light in this chaos? Light, once an ordinary young man, never expected to be reincarnated as the very first Ratkin in this grim world. His new race, considered mutants and servants of the dark gods, faces hostility from all sides. But fate grants him a lifeline: a system that allows him to build structures to train the Ratkin into various professions. From Ratkin Warplagues to Ratkin Gutter Runners and Ratkin Warlocks, Light must harness these forces to lead his people. Can he guide the Ratkin from the shadows and carve out a place in this unforgiving land? ... patreon.com/FuelbyRamen26

A late-night ride takes a terrifying turn when Nitish collides with a glowing circle—and wakes up falling into an unfamiliar world. Trapped in a dystopian society where strength determines worth, he finds himself branded a "slum rat" alongside dangerous strangers. But when a mysterious man offers them mana cores—the key to unlocking power—Nitish is faced with a choice: struggle to survive or risk everything for a chance at greatness. With deadly monsters, noble clans hoarding magic, and a system built to crush the weak, the road to power won’t be easy. And in a world of dragons and dimensional magic, he’s about to carve his own legend as a Riftstalker.

The journey of a mad scientist who wishes a world without pain, but for this dream to come to pass, he needs someone, a lab rat and that is when he uses his daughter for the experiment. Dr. Peter wanted her to be out of pain, to be a weapon of joy and strength and not that of weakness. But will this work? Or will things take a bad turn