Wounds On The Back Are A Swordsman'S Shame

High in the Unreachable Mountains, Trill, a warrior trained by the Goatmen assassins, discovers his unique ability to control plants and fungi while mastering alchemy and swordsmanship. Haunted by a mysterious past and the medallion around his neck, his life is upended when Malgrin the Unbroken, a sorcerer bent on domination, invades his hidden village. As Malgrin enslaves the Goatmen and kills Trill’s mentor, Granny Gruff, Trill escapes, vowing vengeance. Descending the mountains for the first time, he embarks on a perilous journey to free his people, uncover his origins, and harness his powers against a rising tide of darkness.

Jian Wushuang was reborn in adversity. In order to get his revenge, he began to cultivate Heavenly Creation Skill. With the help of the Heaven defying cultivation method, Jian Wushuang gradually grew into a peerless genius from an ordinary practitioner. With a sword in hand, no one is his match. Using his extraordinary Sword Principle, he killed all his opponents and eventually became number one Sword Master from time immemorial.

The Celestial War! A war that has been ongoing since time! Pyrrhus, the human god isn't left out. He's known for his might and greediness, conquering many stars and sectors! Kyle Lin, a boy of Zekkoa becomes the recepient of a system; one which Pyrrhus has sent as a help. Forced to reincarnate into a magic world, he must grow stronger as the world is at stake. Kyle must free himself of being a pawn and take power into his own hands. Witness his journey to become an Omni Mage! [WSA 2024 Entry] _____________ Cover credits: MAXandMILLS, contracted author of "Comeet Legacy." _____________

Kei-Kei Mishimura is the descendant of Kachito Mishimura, the Heavenly Swordsman of the Kachi Era that saved all of Han'ei. 250 years later, things are picking up in modern settings. He will have to kill Oni, exorcise Yo-Kai, and battle the Global Government to become the Heavenly Swordsman of his own era. Many characters will join or oppose him. He will go through many struggles. All as he goes forward on his path. Join the characters on their journey through the events of Heavenly Swordsman: World Redux

In a sprawling continent torn apart by relentless conflicts, the balance of power teeters on the edge. Absolute rulers dominate their territories, yet their thrones are constantly threatened by internal strife and external invasions. The land is a battlefield, soaked in the blood of ambition and betrayal. Amidst the chaos, Aurelius, a once-despairing orphan, finds an unexpected sanctuary in the arms of a resolute noblewoman who adopts him as her own. Yet, his heart burns with a singular purpose: vengeance. His family was shattered by merciless enemies, and the echoes of their destruction fuel his every breath. Now, armed with a relentless will and a thirst for retribution, Aurelius steps onto the war-torn stage. He vows to carve his name into the annals of history—not just as a survivor, but as the harbinger of reckoning for those who wronged him. In a world where alliances are fragile and betrayal is the currency of power, Aurelius’s journey will either bring him to ultimate triumph or drown him in the very blood he seeks to spill.

There is a game called [Cradle's Reverie]. And I seem to have transmigrated into it.

Mutants, are people who have awakened their dormant genes which allows them to access their unique abilities, out of fear for these mutants humanity locked most of them in an underground environment called the umbra. We follow clyde wilson, a citizen of the umbra whose life has been turned upside down after taking up a secret traditional mantle within his family.

Declan divorced his wife for cheating on him and making a fool of him. Heartbroken, she leaves town but after some years, she is back. Declan realizes that maybe he might have misunderstood some things years ago.

A tragedy... An abrupt departure... Death... And rebirth. Pain, rage, struggle, and blood honed a sword. A sword sharp enough to sever through reality and reveal what lies beyond. It unveiled something, Or rather, someone, incomprehensible and unprecedented.... A being who seems to weave the threads of fate. Does he truly exist, or is he merely a manifestation of another's will? If he does exist, what purpose does he serve? Is there really a purpose, or is it just another will imposed upon him? If it is another's will, can he defy it? Can he turn his sword against his creator, A being who literally writes his reality? Or will he be consumed by the abyss from which his power flows, Forever lost in the shifting void of his own making?

When the survival of his village is threatened by a ferocious, unrelenting beast, who among them has the courage to face it? “Damian should go!” The elders chanted. Damian, the sixth son of King Gario of Akrifous, is unexpectedly chosen to confront the creature. The stakes are high: if he succeeds, he will be crowned the next King of Akrifous. There's just one problem—Damian is barely an adult, inexperienced, and, to make matters worse, he can’t fight for shit!

“...I want us to get married.” He said. “Wait! What!?” Behind every successful man, there's a woman. But what happens when the woman is no more? Nicolas Gonzalez, the CEO of a renowned advertising company, becomes a cold fish after losing his wife in a car accident. Her death left him in pieces, transforming him to become a different version of himself. He has a son whom he loves dearly but hardly expresses it because of his coldness. Alejandra Ortega, a young hard-working lady who seems to be blessed with misfortune. She has an ill mother who is need of a heart transplant but has no funds to pay for the surgery. The two meet in an awkward situation and Nicolas takes interest in her. He learns about her financial situation and uses it to his advantage. He makes her an offer to be his fake fiancée which Alejandra accepts. Will Nicolas remain cold forever? Will Alejandra be able to help him get over his trauma or will the vices among them break them apart?

A police officer named Jeff is tired of his boring life. But soon he gets a chance to 'enjoy' his life as the duty of guarding a mysterious criminal is on him. On the top of that a senior officer is determined to inquire the criminal and even bending the rules of the department for it. What past did the two have? The urge to find the answer is what Jeff driven about.

Denial who was a special man who was killed in a war as he reincarnates as a new born child of a very wealthy family in USA in another world where he receives love and care from his parents Kennel and Aisha but a tragedy strucks as his father was killed by someone when he was 12 and now he will take over the company with the help of the technological System and he will searches for the killer as he will find something shocking. Can He find the mystery of his father’s death and take revenge? Who knows only time will tell.

Princess Ivana is as dazzling as she is daring, ruling her kingdom with confidence, charm, and a sharp wit. Caught between royal duties and secretive missions, she thrives in the shadows—until Edmund, her childhood rival-turned-ally, reappears. Their complicated past brims with unresolved tension, flirtation, and a shared history that neither can escape. As the kingdom’s fragile peace teeters, Ivana and Edmund’s bickering escalates, drawing them into a game of hidden motives and unspoken desires. In a world of alliances, secrets, and unpredictable twists, one thing is certain: their rivalry is far from over, and their fates are entwined in ways neither can resist.

Love, betrayal, truth, lies, disappointments, success, happiness, sadness, death, desperation, and more. These are the challenges of life that have caused us to end up with wounds that are either visible, invisible or even both. In this story, Tasha is going to take us through her life and as well as that of those around her.

Yun-ho, a dedicated martial artist, is unexpectedly transported into the virtual reality game, Eternity Online. Unlike other players, Yun-ho is aware that he is in a simulation, granting him a unique perspective. As Yun-ho navigates the vast and immersive world of Eternity Online, he discovers his martial arts skills have been amplified within the game. He quickly rises to prominence, becoming a legendary figure. However, his newfound power comes with great responsibility. Yun-ho uncovers a sinister plot by the game's creators, threatening the safety of both the virtual and real worlds. With the help of his loyal friends and allies, Yun-ho must use his skills and knowledge to defeat the mysterious organization and save the day. Along the way, Yun-ho grapples with philosophical questions about the nature of reality, the limitations of technology, and the consequences of wielding immense power. He also faces personal challenges, including a love triangle and the temptation of corruption. As the clock ticks down, Yun-ho must make difficult choices and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to ensure the survival of both worlds.

All Lukas wanted was to live a simple life with his family. But after a strange monster rampaged through his village, his simple life was torn to pieces. Later found by a member of an elusive group known as the Fortissimo, Lukas vowed to hunt down the monster and take revenge.

When the cold metal of the heavy-duty truck knocked her, she surprisingly somersaulted in the air before crashing harshly on the cold and wet floor. Blood oozed from every natural opening in her body, including the artificially created ones, courtesy of the truck. Former heiress, Iris Bowman breathed her last, wishing for nothing but an opportunity to avoid the board meeting that destroyed her entire life. As funny as her wish may sound, the deities answered her prayer, fulfilling her dying wish. Iris was reborn as a vindictive grand witch who wouldn't bat an eyelid when wreaking havoc. How would she mend the broken relationship with her family and avoid her sister's tragic death? Would she save herself from doom in this lifetime? By a cunning design of the heavens, Iris Bowman discovered Tyler Harper, the heavily wounded mafia prince, sitting at the back of her limited-edition Ferrari. When love sparked between the two, would Iris survive in his ruthless world filled with bloodshed, or would it overwhelm her? What if the bloodshed was what the new Iris loved more than anything? Now, her traitor of a fiance wanted her back, but Iris had different plans for him. ******* "Tyler… Tyler… Don't be surprised that I know who you are…Tyler… I promise you… I mean no harm… Please, I need you to calm down and wait for a little while… Please don't die on me, Tyler… I beg you… Spare my sister and I… We cannot stand the wrath of the Harper clan if anything were to happen to you." Iris pleaded dreadfully. “Drive!” It was all the mafia king had to say before he shut his eyes.

To those that find this journal know this. Secrets are hidden within these pages both of this world and beyond. This world will reach into you and tear you apart should you let it. So long as you know your self you shall see why living in this world is worth it. {Will be posting this story to other sights such as RoyalRoads, ScribbleHub, and Wattapad.} {Link ~ https://www.royalroad.com/profile/233652 }

The CIA conducts an experiment that goes wildly wrong, trapping Flat Flanagan, a 1920s Private Eye, age of 29, in the 21st Century. With no way back, Flat takes up Director Gresson’s offer and becomes the CIA’s last Private Eye. However, things aren’t all tulips & roses as there's the boiling-hot election making hell look like a paradise in comparison. Mr. Beckdette, the Mob Boss running for President, has been holding hidden cards up his sleeve and it soon becomes clear to Director Gresson that it’s up to Private Eye Flat to “hit on all sixes” to keep this Mob Boss from turning a game of “Political Blackjack” into a game of “Nuclear Craps”. With odds stacked against him, can Flat Flanagan stop this modern Mob Boss with old-school gumshoeing, noir justice, and a large glass of egg creams? Or will Mr. Beckdette win the pot and send the Private Eye spinning out into his thirties with a crash harder than the stock market of the 1930s?

In a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by an invasion of Elder Gods through Dimensional Rifts seventy years ago, humanity is on the brink of extinction. The invasion caused massive land shifts, destroying continents and contaminating the atmosphere with radiation and pestilence. Survivors now live in domed cities called Fortresses, protected from the horrors outside. To fight back, humans developed the Knight Program, harnessing a mysterious energy source that emerged during the First Invasion. This program produces super-powered soldiers, known as Knights, who are humanity's last hope against the Elder Gods. *** .Enter Huey Blade, the last heir of a ruined sword family and a returnee swordsman in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Insensitive, narcissistic, and possibly sociopathic, Huey was transmigrated to a world of Red and Decay, struggling every second to survive. After decades, Huey finally returns home, only to find Earth devastated and his family long gone. Now, as a not-so-human swordsman, he must navigate this fallen world, as a Swordsman in the apocalypse, and humanity's public enemy number two! ... "What?! No call of duty?!" ... Other name: Returnee Swordsman in the Apocalypse ––STONE GOALS–– 50 Golden Tickets = One extra chapter 100 power stones = One Extra Chapter 100 Golden Tickets = Two Extra Chapters 200 power stones = Two Extra Chapters ––STONE GOALS–– NOTE, 50 Golden tickets are also equivalent to 100 powerstones. but if there's 50 tickets, and 100 powerstones at the same time, then there'll be two extra chapters regardless to keep up with the goal. So for every 50 tickets or 100 powerstones, there'll be one extra chapter. For now. this may be revised later in the future as things progress.

Oblivious of the fact that she became a character in a devious plot, Isabella lived a life filled with haunting nightmares. When she was on a hunt to crush her enemies, her child plays the role of cupid. Due to her child's active matchmaking, Isabella marries a businessman. What truths does the mother and daughter duo uncover?

BLURB Being sent back in time and given the chance to ensure the survival of the Empire from total destruction, as well as to ensure that those she held dear to her would escape the tight clutches of death, Alyssa Velcro seek the help of the infamous 3rd Alpha Prince of the Venus Empire – but the Duke of the North only agreed to go along with her plan in usurping the title of heir from his brother, the 1st Prince, if she became his wife. Alyssa accepted and this threw her usually bleak life into one of constant trouble and assassination. But Alyssa was determined to persist against all odds in order to see the survival of her family CHARACTERRIZATION ALYSSA VELCRO: The protagonist and the heir of the Velcro Pack. Due to her being underage, her uncle was the one in charge of the family affairs whilst she focused on her schooling – so since then, her uncle was the pseudo-head of the Pack and the fact that he was an Alpha made things easier on his end. However, she was a naive child who had depended on her uncle and it led to hers and her brother’s demise. She had once been engaged to the first Prince of the Vincent Pack, the heir of the Empire, and that put her in direct conflict. She’s a nice and kind person who always looked at the future possibilities of even the worst individual changing, which was why she ignored the rumours that her betrothed had been cheating on her with various women. She held a fierce love for her brother and it was partly because of him and what he’d stand to gain as the in-law of the future Emperor. When she was sent back after being executed, it took her a while to find the best solutions as to prevent the total annihilation of her already declining Pack. She decided to become the 3rd Prince’s betrothed and she used everything in her power to ensure his rise to power. LUCIEN VINCENT: The 3rd Prince and the Duke of the North and the son of the Emperor and his 2nd Consort from the North. He had the reputation of being a vagabond and a ruthless killer. He was a trained warrior and he excelled in everything than his older brothers. He was seen as a competition of the 1st Prince and fractions were created before he became of age. In order to prevent his untimely demise, his uncle, Duke Adam Cole of the North petitioned to have him housed in the North with him. He became his uncle’s heir and when his uncle passed away when he was 16 years old, he became the Duke and a great one. His actions only made his fraction stronger. He’s a cold and calculating Alpha who hides his malice and true intention behind a smile. ALAN VELCRO: Alyssa’s beloved twin brother. Like his sister, he’s a soft hearted person and he disliked conflict – but even at that he was extremely smart and it was also due to his high intelligence that he became the Emperor’s advisor. LUTHER VINCENT: The 1st Prince and the Alpha Alyssa was meant to marry. He’s an arrogant and self centered individual and a total whore. Like Lucien, he inherited the royal looks and was extremely handsome. It was he who brought the empire to its ruin due to his arrogance and inability to rule. KINGSBURY VELCRO: Alyssa and Alan’s uncle. He’s known as a kind and gentle man, always supportive of his niece and nephew, but behind his smile is a dangerous man who has been collaborating with the enemy empire to see the downfall of the empire. He’s a cunning and manipulative individual who had no qualms of killing anyone who stood in his way of his objective, even his direct family.

Alex Willow, a young 23 years old man was playing his most favorite game, Everlast Adventure. Late at night and after defeating the final boss of the game a strange message appear in front of his computer. Thank you for playing EVERLAST ADVENTURE! Dear Player as the first Player to finish the game and as well as for playing the game for over 5 years, We would like to give you a reward bonus if you would you like to After Story mode... At that time he never knew what was about to unfold... ================= Hello and thank you for checking out my work I really appreciate it, and sorry for some grammar error as my first language is not English. I'll try to keep posting chapter about 2-3 per week with at least 1k-1.2k words per chapter. Check out my discord server https://discord.com/invite/PJv7dvJd Ones again thank you and I hope you enjoy the story... UPDATE (May 5, 2024, Sorry guys for not posting for a while now, it's because I have my final exam coming so I might post the chapters at 18 or 25 of May thank you.) Lazy_M3 out.

Reborn in 2020 as his 17-year-old self, Ethan gains a mysterious Wealth System that could make him the richest person alive. Determined to live life to the fullest, he’s ready to turn every opportunity into a fortune—no regrets this time.