The Tale Of Bamboo Cutter

In the digitally charged, superpowered realm of Khthonia, where ancient forces slumber beneath a veneer of progress, chaos finds its unlikely vessel: Adonis, a troubled half-breed teenager haunted by a shadowed past. When a long-buried power awakens within him, Adonis becomes the spark that threatens to unravel Khthonia’s precarious balance of power. Guided by Ashburn, a relentless mentor with secrets of his own, and Elara, a mysterious ally with ties to the underbelly of Khthonia’s elite, Adonis embarks on a perilous journey to master his abilities and uncover the truth behind his family’s fractured legacy. But as rival factions vie for dominance and whispers of rebellion spread, Adonis discovers that the chaos within him is more than a curse—it’s a key to Khthonia’s future. As alliances shatter and enemies close in, he must decide: Will he fight to protect a world that fears him, or will he embrace the chaos and remake Khthonia in his image? The fate of an entire realm hinges on one choice—and Adonis is running out of time.

Hello! My name is Aman Vasuki. I belong to the Royal Family of Vasuki Clan which is the Clan of Shapeshifting Serpents. Currently, I am working as a caretaker of a human boy named Mei Wei. Why? Because I am going to kill his father…. Aman's life was like a dream. He belonged to the Royal Family of a Clan of Shapeshifting Serpents. He had a loving family, supportive friends and riches of the world. All in all, he lived a dream like life. But one day this dream got shattered… On the night of blood moon, when he was stripped off his powers, four humans ruined him. They took what was most precious to him…. But, now he is back to get his revenge on the very people that snatched his world from him. But why does Mei Wang's son always give him a look which is filled with love? And why does his heart suddenly start feeling calm when he is close to Mei Wei? Excerpt: The cold wind was blowing with a swoosh sound. The area was dead silent despite four people being there and a fifth pair of eyes looking at them. Aman's upper human body was glistening with a little sweat, Meanwhile his lower body was turned into a fiery red snake's. The golden pattern on it shining under the moonlight. In this snake tail, he was holding a trembling human. He was trembling with fear of death. Aman brought him closer and looked at him closely. He turned back, his long red hair blowing with the wind, suddenly he laughed out loud but this laugh was not heartily but bone chilling, "I am so happy to see the fear of death in your eyes, SAGE SAETANG!" He laughed again, "I think this look of fear suits all three of you. You know, when I killed your friend Melvin he was even crying and even begging me to spare him. Unfortunately, death is inevitable. Is it not?" Aman asked Sage, as he brought him closer and rubbed his hair with his hand like a child. He was smiling but his eyes were filled with killing intent. The rub resulted in Sage's scalp becoming numb, he furiously nodded, "of course his pathetic twin brother did not fare any better. I did not get the feeling of originality, you know." Aman pouted, showing his dissatisfaction, "wailing and gaping like a fish out of water. He even offered me that he would give all of his properties to me? But what use could I have of that. This look of fear provides me with much satisfaction than any riches in the world." "And now, now the same look is in your eyes. I bet you can see death standing somewhere. But why are you not pleading? At least cry a little," Aman told Sage whose mouth was still sealed. Cold flashes in his eyes and he started tightening the coiling of his tail around Sage's body, "forget it. Do as you please. After all it's your own death. But don't blame me if Mei Wang cries louder and surpasses you when I kill him." He showed a smile that made Sage's stomach flip, "I can't wait anymore to kill-" "AMAN!!" The shout was loud enough but Aman could even feel the emotions hidden in it, shock, betrayal, disbelief and extreme hurt. His whole demeanour fell on the ground, he also changed back into a complete human. Sage also fell on the hard ground with him. Aman looked up and there he was. Standing in front of him was Mei Wei…. **** How would Mei Wei react? And will their relationship survive this? What did those four people do to destroy Aman's life? Why does he want to take revenge? Is it possible for 4 mere humans to ruin a supernatural being? Or someone entirely unexpected is the mastermind behind? Join me to witness Aman's Tale of Revenge and find out all the answers to all of your questions.... Warning:- This story contains mature scenes; explicit violence, death, rape, male pregnancy and torture. If you are not comfortable or you are underage please stay away. **Although in every mature themed chapter there is a warning and a minor friendly summary available. *the cover photo credit goes to @unlomio on twitter. Thanks @ImagineTishaD for helping me.*

Centuries ago, when dragons ruled the land, the skies, and the seas, there was a kingdom known as Draconia. The kingdom was ruled by their faithful Queen who was loved by both her dragonets and her subjects. But like all good Kings and Queens, her reign came to an end, leaving Lumis and Solara, her dragonets, to battle for the throne. Another book to work on until I can figure out what to do for my other books

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 400 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

Robert lived a normal life with somethings different. He had a job, wonderful friends, and a loving family. Though that didn't do much to stop a bullet.

A young princess who rules in her own right strives to be the best ruler she can be for her people whilst navigating through the trials of love, duplicity, friendships, and warfare, her ultimate goal being to eventually become a powerful empress one day. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Kaelen is a young boy who'll do anything to wake his slumbering mother. However, what he didn't know is the fact that his mother's condition is caused by a curse from an unknown world. Soon after, he is transported into that very world where he is recruited by a Princess to be her own personal guard in the midst of an upcoming battle for an ascension to the throne. ***The first three chapter might looked a bit awkward and slow paced, but after that is where all the fun and action begin :)**

An eye for an eye. He wanted revenge. She wanted peace. Those who wronged her were on his blacklist. And because all he wanted was vengeance, she became someone further from his reach. --- Prosecutor Yuan Weisheng gets into an accident, unlocking the ability to see the paranormal entities of the After-Realm. His superstitious mom hires a sorceress to ward off the evil spirits. The sorceress, Ren Xiaoling, diagnoses Weisheng with the Cursed Eye, a rare curse created by the Supreme Demon Lord 10,000 years ago. XIaoling takes Weisheng under her wing, training him to suppress the curse with cultivation. However, Weisheng experiences a split personality similar to the rumored Supreme Demon Lord during their training journey. His split personality emerges as his past incarnation and has some history with Xiaoling - a fated, yet cursed history. Cursed with the memories of his past incarnation, Weisheng's only goal in life becomes vengeance. To exact revenge for the sake of his peace-loving Master, he must go against her wishes and throw himself into the ring of war - A war against the Heavens. --- [Excerpt] Xiaoling’s heart skipped a beat. He rested his head on her shoulder often, but her heart pounded as if this was his first time. “Isn’t it funny?” Weisheng asked as he scoffed in amusement, “I vowed to protect a woman named Xiao Hua with all my life, but here I am, insanely in love with a woman named Xiaoling.” “You…” Xiaoling tried to speak but ended up silent. “It doesn’t matter who I am,” Weisheng murmured, “All that matters is you stay by my side forever.” He raised his head from her shoulder and looked into her eyes, “Because you’re the only one I have in this world.” **** “Then you deserve my forgiveness,” Xiaoling smiled brightly, “Even though you ruined my life, you came back to make it up to me, didn’t you?” “That’s just my selfishness,” Weisheng shrugged, “I don’t deserve you, but I will die before witnessing you with someone else, so…” He rolled his eyes, “You just fell into my trap.” Xiaoling chuckled, “It’s okay. I like this trap.” --- Cover Artist: https://www.instagram.com/alina._.smthng/ My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Haru.is.cuter.than.you

Have you ever heard of the tale of the lone vampire, no, no, not those other lies, not those pieces of the story turned into something else. The true unfiltered tale, the story of the one who held the world hostage, the one who controlled the vampires, the one who destroyed Earth, the one who made an oasis of sin, the one who is the worst enemy of the vampires, the one who had it all but lost everything, and the unknown savior of the universe. Well, here it is the true story read if you dare, or if you just one to have some fun. While reading this story you have to do one thing: Imagine, just Imagine.

Akira, an Oracle who lived for over five hundred years, saw an apocalyptic vision, a vision of a powerful Asura killing lives in his wake. His eyes, red with hatred and anger, reveled in the scene of mutilated corpses with pleasure. The corpses were not only of humans, but beings of other dimensions. As directed by the Ancients, she summoned the Gods and cried to them for protection. Napat, the Supreme Spirit, agreed to protect the lives of the beings from the fallen Asura by reincarnating as a mere human on Gaya. Born as a human, with no memories of his true self and his powers sealed, Napat's life is miserable. Orphaned at birth and separated from his only remaining family, his brother, he is forced to live a life of a human without mana. Things change for the better when he is scouted by the Principal during his thirteenth year to join the prestigious Shambala Mage School that went by the name - Apā's Legacy. As Napat, he has to desperately regain the memories he once lost before time runs out. But as the human Prince of Shambala, he needs to master the art of wielding magic, find his brother, claim back his throne, and ultimately protect the three worlds from total destruction in the hands of the fallen Asura.

A book about Venturing through the prospect of the Beginning towards the end, The journey of the man at loss, Finding the source and origin, the mysteries and Answers to his own question.

In a world of wizards and witches, Jaegar undergoes reincarnation and enters a mysterious realm. Driven by a desire for pleasure, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering challenges and uncovering secrets along the way. As he explores the magical arts, Jaegar's pursuit of pleasure shapes his choices and drives him forward, leading to both fulfilment and consequences. This is a story of a young man's quest for pleasure in a new and enchanting world of wizards and magic. {This novel contains adult content and MC will have relations mostly with mature women. and its all FICTIONAL and purely fiction, not based on anything.}

When your whole class got summoned to another world and you are a {Deicide}, how will you cope? The same happened with Hayate and now he will be executed. Will he die or will he run? https://www.royalroad.com/profile/344878/fictions I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

After dying saving a classmate from a car accident, young Suzuki Haruto finds himself in the body of a six-year-old boy and has to continue living as an Aristocrat. Will this be a good second life for him?

Hayato Endou es un joven con delirios de grandeza que siempre ha soñado con seguir el camino del aventurero. Cuando el gremio acepta su petición para ser oficialmente aventurero. Él trata de adaptarse junto a sus amigos a su nuevo estilo de vida lleno de peligros y angustia.

Thousands of years ago, a blinding silver light shone upon the universe and eleven godsent heroes emerged to save the world when it was on the brink of collapse to the hands of alien assailants. Gradually, humanity evolved and in today's world, virtually everyone is born with a chakra panel granting them the potential to draw a level of power similar to these unforgotten heroes. Strong or weak, those with the ability to harness the chakra within are revered as Dells. However, not all humans are Dells. Follow Keres on his journey towards uncovering humanity's darkest secrets buried deep underneath his dormant memories.

A young man orphaned pass most of his life in the hospital and dies with 17 years. And when he opens his eyes again he finds himself in a new world. A world of sects, kingdoms, cultivation techniques and martial arts, secrets, conflicts, friendships, family, growth in search of immortality and so on. Check out this young man's adventures in a Cultivation world, as he makes friends, and faces enemies, and maybe a new love? @great.daoofspace

[MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!!] In the kingdom of Wisteria, where wyverns soar the skies and magic courses through the land, Cielle receives an extraordinary gift from her uncle: a magnificent dragon, with a demand to tame it. Enthralled by the creature's majestic presence, Cielle embarks on the daunting task, unaware of the perilous secrets concealed within the dragon's heart. As Cielle forms a deep bond with her draconic companion, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him, captivated by his strength and allure. Little does she know, the dragon she cherishes is actually a powerful enemy, concealing his true identity to carry out a nefarious plot against Wisteria. Blinded by love and oblivious to the danger lurking in the shadows, Cielle becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal. With her heart torn between loyalty and desire, she must uncover the truth before it's too late. Can Cielle tame the dragon's heart and thwart the impending threat, or will her love lead to the downfall of everything she holds dear?

It hurts. That's always the first thought that comes to mind whenever I use magic. In a world where magic is everything, where you need it to survive, what happens is it's also the very thing that's killing you? What's the point of having the most mana in the world if your body tries to reject it at every turn? This is the Tale of the mage that has to sacrifice his very body and mind to use mana, the Sacrificial Mage, Asura Emlent.

*Original work; do not pirate* Note: This story is incomplete as it has been rebooted, check out the reboot; THE PRICE OF REDEMPTION: THE REBIRTH OF QAYA EXCERPT FROM THE STORY "I was scared to say this because I thought you would deem me mad but..." "it's okay, you can trust me" she nodded "is it possible that someone in comatose can live as another person, in their state of unconsciousness?" "what?" "as I snapped out of my daze, I was certain that I am The Heris Heir, Qaya Heris but I am also certain that just this morning, at dawn, I had completed a twenty-year-old life as Qaya Wright" Qaya finds herself in the body of another person after she's killed by a friend. but the catch is she remembers being this person and living both lives. Qaya is a writer with no sense of morality causing her to do outrageous things. she's finally killed for her evil deeds ....at least that's what she thought, but she finds herself living...in a completely new life.

Lucilla Crimson never wanted to become the villain. She was nothing more than a simple girl named Ruby Baker before things went wrong. With the world against her, she did whatever she needed to do to keep those close to her safe. Watch as Lucilla climbs her way through the world and becomes one of the world's most ruthless tyrants. New Chapter every Wednesday 5pm EST ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my first Novel. Thank you to anyone who decides to read this, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to my sister for doing the Cover Art. Her Insta: notagood_hunter922

The novel is hereby pronounced dead. If you want a similar story, there will be a new novel with the same setting and protagonist Alexander Bellmont. It will be a bit different, but the character is the same. A tale of the life of Alexander Bellmont, a reincarnated protagonist as he strives to do better with the new life he is given. Alexander meets with renowned Truck-kun and is transported to a new world of fantastical creatures and magic. He is then given the Story System which he uses to live this life he has been given to its full potential. Welcome to the wonderful world of Euclidiya, a mixture of semi-progressed technology and magic. Here there are races of all types that live in harmony(for now, cough cough) How will Alex fit into all of this? Find out next time on dragon ba—I mean, find out by reading!

Luna, a skilled assassin who, after a deadly mission goes awry, finds herself mysteriously transformed into an owl. As she navigates the challenges of her new avian body, Luna struggles to adapt to her unfamiliar reality while uncovering dark forces behind her transformation. Amidst the chaos of the forest, she must confront her past and seek answers about the sinister plot that has altered her fate. With danger lurking at every turn, Luna's journey becomes a quest for survival, self-discovery, and redemption in a world filled with both allies and enemies.

In a world forged by ancient dragons and guarded by deities, the balance between light and darkness teeters on the edge of chaos. Zuka, the reincarnated prince of the Dragonoids, once a symbol of hope, now walks the path of vengeance after his kingdom is destroyed by demons freed from their ancient seal

Robert was a doctor who was still in his youth was sentenced to death because of mistake he committed. So what will happen when a person who isn't fully sane gets another chance at life in afterlife. Follow Robert in his journey to find out more. Posting on RoyalRoad hence forth