Aki Katana

Brains Before Brains Genre: Zombie Apocalypse | Dark Comedy | Female Lead | Strategy + Survival | Found Family Tags: Strong FL • 50+ Zombie Types • Mutant Virus • Base Building • Emotional Damage • Gen Z Humor • Slow Burn Leadership Arc Synopsis: Xenia Alderidge was supposed to give the best speech of her academic career. Instead, she gave birth to a survival plan while zombies chewed through the dean. Now she’s stuck on an island with a baby, a katana-wielding gym rat, a suspicious ex-soldier, and a band of chaos survivors who somehow elected her leader. She doesn’t have Wi-Fi, but she does have color-coded plans, mental breakdowns scheduled like calendar events, and a burning desire to un-zombify what’s left of the world. And the zombies? Oh, they’ve mutated. Some run. Some climb. Some spit acid. Some mimic cries to lure victims. Nobody knows what caused the mutations—only that they’re spreading fast, and every region has its own breed of nightmare. But Xenia isn’t giving up. She’s stubborn, petty, too sleep-deprived to be scared—and deeply committed to the insane idea that they can reclaim infected lands, one hellscape at a time. Yes, she cries in supply closets. No, she will not stop until they build something that lasts. Brains Before Brains Because when the world falls apart, the girl who always overachieved… overachieves again. Except this time, she’s fighting monsters, managing trauma, and maybe saving humanity. One color-coded map at a time.

Kairen has known abandonment and contempt since childhood: a father who fled at dawn, a mother consumed by depression who regards him as a burden. In that void, he discovers in his grandfather’s old katana the only source of warmth and hope, dedicating years of solitary toil to mastering every movement. Driven by a dark dream of absolute power, he finally reaches the Temple of Vyrr—a stone altar wrapped in red ivy—where his brother-in-arms Micah, now a member of the Lost Brotherhood, confronts him to prevent him from breaking the Seal that grants immortality. Betrayed in a moment of rage and remorse, Kairen is killed, only to be reborn by the very pact he shattered. Returned to the Erel stream, he finds the world unchanged and yet irreversibly altered: his desire to transcend death has become a burning oath of supremacy. Fueled by a single truth—that immortality is the last bulwark against oblivion—he vows to forge his pain into a will for war, ready to cut down anyone who stands in his way. ——— This story blends elements of origin tale, betrayal, and an obsessive quest for eternal life into a dark epic where Kairen’s solitude is at once his weapon and his shackle.

2025 WSA ENTRY !!!! When Isaac opens his eyes, he finds neither eternal rest nor peaceful reincarnation... but a descent into hell. He wakes up in a world identical to his own, except for one terrifying detail: portals filled with monsters are popping up everywhere if no one stops them within three days. Here, only enlightened hunters - graded from F to SS - have the power to confront these nightmarish creatures. The problem? Isaac is an F-rank, an orphan with no future, condemned to survive in the shadows of the strongest. But one night, everything changes. His spirit is torn from this world and plunged into another, a veritable hell where humanity is no more than a herd of slaves under the yoke of dragons. Tortured and broken, Isaac soon understands one thing: this other world isn't just a nightmare... it's a warning. As he fights for his life, a miracle occurs: an enigmatic system enables him to steal the power of the monsters he slays. [*Ding* Would you like to absorb the physical stats?] Weak yesterday, predator today, he has but one goal: to unravel the mysteries of both realities and crush those who would see him fail. With a katana in hand and a secret burning in his soul, Isaac refuses to be a victim. If he wants to survive, he has only one option: become the ultimate hunter... before history repeats itself. If you'd like to discuss the book, I've set up a Discord server: https://discord.gg/sc4nWZwec2

(SPOILER ALERT!!!!:) In a realm crushed under the iron fist of the ruthless tyrant Dextin, hope flickers like a dying ember. The story explodes in a moment of shocking defiance when the ancient, sentient Red Katana chooses Dran, a battle-scarred elite soldier, as its wielder. This isn't some destined hero; Dran is a man tormented by personal tragedy, his wife brutally murdered by Dextin himself. His desperate whisper—"Why the hell did you choose me?"—sets the stage for a rebellion born not of prophecy, but of raw, agonizing pain and a thirst for vengeance. The palace becomes a battleground of wills and blades. Dran's initial, impulsive strike against Dextin ignites an inferno, both literally and figuratively, as the palace burns and loyalties shift. Witnessing Dran's unyielding spirit, the oppressed elite soldiers, led by the steadfast Aingo, finally find their courage, abandoning their tyrant. While Dran faces Dextin in a brutal, no-holds-barred duel, Aingo orchestrates a desperate prison break, freeing countless villagers and sending Neon to protect Dran's young son, Rider. The climax is a devastating, fiery dance of death between Dran and Dextin, each fueled by a personal, consuming hatred. Despite suffering grievous wounds, Dran unleashes the Red Katana's full, unbridled power in a final, sacrificial attack. Though he falls, his dying wish to Aingo—to raise Rider as a warrior and the future wielder of the Red Katana—cements a new legacy. The Red Katana, now dormant but bound to the true Sword Master, awaits its next champion. Seventeen years later, the echoes of Dran's sacrifice linger, poised to awaken a new dawn for a land still yearning for true freedom.

In a world where death is not the end, but the beginning of a brutal cosmic game, 100 souls are chosen from Earth—each one plucked from their final breath and dropped into a nightmare tournament beyond time and space. Here, the dead are reborn with abilities tied to the very moment of their demise—a second chance twisted by fate. Divided into four ruthless regions, they must fight to survive, adapt, and ascend. Only two will emerge from each group’s chaos. Only one can claim a planet. But even that is just the start. Rin, known only as Ashborn, was feared in life. In death, he becomes myth. With powers that warp time and space, and a katana soaked in silence and blood, he tears through the competition. But something darker stirs beneath the surface—gods watch, regions tremble, and an ancient throne awaits. Winners must choose: return to Earth, or dive deeper—into war against the gods of each world. Conquer seven, and face the Immortal Leader in a battle for the universe itself. But Rin has one goal: not to survive… but to rule.

Aki Tanaka was just another quiet high school artist—until a mysterious VR headset pulls him into the strange, dreamlike world of Yūgen, a realm born from sketches, memories, and forgotten pain. Inside, battles are fought with ink-forged weapons, and every step threatens to erase his past. But Aki is no ordinary player. The realm bends around his thoughts, his drawings come alive, and forgotten whispers call him Seeker. As the line between dream and reality dissolves, Aki must uncover the truth behind the Spiral Gate, the Enforcer, and the price of escaping a coma-born world where death is permanent and time is broken.

Lucas "Luke" Chandler is a master of illusion, but his magic is all about sleight of hand and clever tricks, not real sorcery. In a twist of fate, Luke finds himself transported to a world where magic is genuine and powerful. Hailed as a great magician, Luke must use his wits and skills to keep up the charade and survive in this fantastical realm. As Luke navigates his new life, hilarity and danger follow him at every turn. From outsmarting people to dodging magical creatures, he must continually perform the ultimate illusion: convincing everyone that he possesses true magical power. Amidst the adventure, Luke grapples with his identity and the constant threat of being exposed as a fraud. In a world where magic is real, Luke discovers that the greatest power might just be his unique ability to blend illusion with reality. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

Ash, a young man who belongs to one of the strongest families in the human territory thought he would be one of the best heirs to his family but unfortunately on the day of the awakening ceremony all his hopes were shattered as he awakened a unique talent that he couldn't awaken no matter what he did which made fall from the status of the young master to a nobody but one day as his family was attacked and he was about to die his forgotten talent was awaken which changed his life completely.

Shinji Tsukishima "Discipline meets desperation." A 19-year-old Japanese-Filipino cadet, Shinji was in his second year at a military college in Atlanta when the Flu outbreak turned the world into chaos. Trained in tactics and survival, he lost contact with his family in Osaka. With dual hatchets in hand and a relentless drive, Shinji fights not just to survive—but to prove he was ready for war before it began. --- Heidi Volnova "From saving lives to taking them." A recent nursing graduate from Russia, Heidi moved to Canada for a medical internship just two weeks before the world fell apart. Calm under pressure and well-versed in emergency procedures, she quickly adapted to survival. With an AK-47 and a medic’s focus, she balances empathy and efficiency like a field surgeon in a war zone. --- Clyde Rourke "He lost the world, not the fight." A seasoned NYPD officer, Clyde was the definition of grit. He sent his wife and two children on a vacation to the Philippines just days before the Flu swept the States. With no way to reach them, he’s driven by hope and hardened by loss. Twin machetes now act as his badge and baton in a lawless world. --- Miko Tanaka "Accountant by plan, survivor by force." Miko, an 18-year-old full-blooded Japanese freshman studying accountancy in New Jersey, had a simple dream—graduate, get a job, and return to Tokyo. That dream died with society. Resourceful and surprisingly precise, she crafted a homemade bow and wields a rusted katana she found in a collector’s house. She may be quiet, but she’s deadlier than she looks. --- Together, they are the OutCasted—strangers with nothing in common except their will to survive.

Ten years ago, the wrestling world held its breath as Aki Kanagawa, "The Empress", made her highly anticipated debut in the International Wrestling Federation (IWF). An international sensation known for her regal presence and devastating in-ring skill, Aki immediately captivated audiences and rival wrestlers alike, including the bubbly, aspiring IWF superstar Mylene Dawn. Witness the imperial ascent of Aki Kanagawa – a story of power, rivalry, and the undeniable force of an Empress destined to change the landscape of professional wrestling forever. Who will stand by her side, and who will dare to challenge her throne?

In a world where monsters are born from the darkest corners of human emotion, heroes are humanity's last hope. Sohan is a carefree, fun-loving boy with a dream — to become a hero. But in a world ruled by rankings, brutal exams, and superpowered threats, dreams mean little without power, pain, and purpose. Armed with a katana that channels nature itself, Sohan is thrown into the Hero Exam — a brutal gauntlet where only 30 out of 600 survive. Alongside six extraordinary strangers—each with tragic pasts and terrifying powers—Sohan builds a bond that could change the world. But in the shadows, a dark organization named FAW rises, creating monsters from human hatred… and leading them is someone Sohan thought he had lost forever. With secrets buried in blood, friendships forged in war, and a villain closer than family, can Sohan survive long enough to become the hero he dreams of — or will he become the monster he fears? Action, emotion, betrayal, and brotherhood collide in this epic saga of over 3000 chapters.

Yuuta returns home to find his family slaughtered and his brother missing. With a katana forged from Rettsu, the only metal that harms yokais, he’s dragged into a hidden war—where monsters feed on humans and turn them with blood.

In the bustling city of Shinjuku, a high school student Aki Yukito finds himself seated next to the popular "gal" of the class, Futaba Hinata. With her flashy fashion sense, Hinata quickly becomes the attention among their classmates. Despite Hinata's harboring a hatred on Yukito, Yukito always discovers a different side of Hinata. "Good morning, Futaba-san" "Please don't ever talk to me again"

The world ended. Then the gods tried to fix it. They made Menystria. It didn’t help. Once, three gods—James the Sun, Noah the Moon, and Evodil the devouring Chaos—built a city above the dead Earth to escape everything they ruined. But centuries later, the curse has lifted, humans are returning, magic breathes again and old truths are crawling back into the light. Evodil, shadow-bound god of hate and apathy, now drinks bitter coffee in a mountain observatory. Not a hero, barely even sane. But something’s waking beneath Menystria—and this time, it’s not going to be kind. Time loops. False lives. Dreams of angels with mechanical halos. A boy forging a burning katana. And a poker table in a realm that should not exist—where 52 seats wait for gods not yet born. As rebellion brews, new gods rise, and a cosmic horror named Azraem begins to turn its eyes inward, Evodil is forced to make a choice: remain the mistake everyone fears… or con the universe into believing he’s the one thing it still needs. MENYSTRIA is a slow-burn cosmic fantasy laced with bitter humor, emotional scars, and a divine game far bigger than anyone understands. This isn’t about saving the world. It’s about who gets to rewrite it.

Some storms fall from the sky. Others rise from within. Caelum was born into sorrow - a quiet soul in a world where emotion carves the shape of destiny. When tragedy strikes their village and a monstrous shadow from beyond the veil tears their life apart, Caelum is left alone, drifting through a world on the edge of unraveling. Rescued by a mysterious warrior named Selka and granted the icy power of a forgotten force, Caelum begins a journey across the Weeping World - a land scarred by ancient storms, twisted beasts, and fading gods. With a frost-covered katana and a heart burdened by loss, Caelum hunts the one known only as the Midnight Wraith - a masked figure who weaves shadows like thread and seems to know more about Caelum than they should. But fate is not so easily cut. As echoes of distant worlds bleed into their own and strange visions stir in the mist, Caelum must unravel the truth behind the elemental Shrines, the three guardians of emotion, and the storm within themselves... before everything they love is lost again.

In a world ruled from the shadows by powerful international mafias, a mysterious tree known as “The Tree of Eden” becomes the epicenter of a global conflict. Every 1,000 years, this tree produces a single apple, a legendary fruit that grants the possessor absolute power capable of changing the fate of the world. However, the tree also grants special abilities to those who are part of these mafias, fueling a constant war for control of its power. Akihiko Sora, a 17-year-old prodigy, has lived his entire life in the darkness of organized crime. Cold and calculating, Akihiko has learned to survive thanks to his unique ability: the manipulation of the vacuum, a devastating power that has made him one of the most lethal weapons in his organization. Armed with his katana, “Kurai no Kiba”, and guided by a code of conduct, Akihiko has learned to survive. and guided by a code of honor that contrasts with the chaos of his environment, his loyalty is shaken when he discovers fragments of the truth about the tree and the link that binds him to its dark origin. . But as the world's mafias embark on an all-out war to claim the forbidden fruit, Akihiko is drawn into a conspiracy beyond his understanding. Ancestral secrets, unexpected betrayals and a destiny that seems written in the heart of the tree will push him to question not only his purpose, but also the price of power. Will Akihiko be able to unravel the mysteries of the tree before its fruit falls into the wrong hands, or will the weight of his skill and his past condemn him to eternal emptiness? In this struggle for truth and survival, one thing is certain: the next bearer of the apple will have the power to decide the future of the world . https://discord.gg/CxMzYWaeeB Reddit: r/Shikkokunoeden

Sion Demonheart: Rise of the Cursed Prince Fantasy | Thriller | Romance | Kingdom-Building | Dark Magic Synopsis: Born of a forbidden union between a Demon God and a Holy Goddess, Sion Demonheart is the most feared and mysterious prodigy of the modern magical world. With the blood of darkness and divinity coursing through his veins, he walks a lonely, dangerous path — a path marked by overwhelming power, a cursed destiny, and secrets that threaten the very balance of kingdoms. Feared as an anti-hero and cursed with dual personalities, Sion's body itself is a marvel — composed entirely of darkness molecules, making him unkillable in shadows and capable of vanishing and reforming at will. Armed with evolving weapons forged from darkness and a cursed soul-bound katana that drinks the blood of his enemies, Sion builds his terrifying legend one step at a time. But even the coldest shadows cannot escape the warmth of fate. His heart, long untouched, is claimed by Lirael, the Goddess Princess of Holy Ice — a sweet, bold, breathtakingly beautiful young girl whose power far surpasses his own, yet whose love for Sion burns with unwavering passion and possessiveness. With unmatched intelligence, an evolving system that grants him terrifying abilities, and a thirst for forbidden knowledge, Sion embarks on a ruthless journey of kingdom building, soul taming, and vengeance. As assassins, gods, and political schemes close in, Sion must master every drop of his demonic and divine bloodlines to protect his soulmate, conquer nations, and unravel the terrifying mystery of his cursed existence. But in a world of darkness, betrayal, and unkillable enemies… The most dangerous thing of all—is curiosity. --- Key Elements: ✔ Overpowered Anti-Hero MC ✔ Dual Personality with Dark Magic Mastery ✔ Romance with a Sweet, Possessive Goddess Princess ✔ Kingdom Building & Advanced System Progression ✔ Forbidden Bloodlines: Demon God & Holy Goddess ✔ Soul-bound, evolving weapons and cursed abilities ✔ Ruthless, intelligent MC who never attacks the weak or women ✔ Thriller-style twists, assassinations, and political games

In the heart of Seoul, high schooler Joon-ho Kang conceals a secret—he's a master assassin in the virtual world of NexaRealm. Selected to represent his school in the national 1v1 tournament, Joon-ho's strategic brilliance wins not only matches but also recognition. However, success raises a profound question: Does he love NexaRealm for the game or the pursuit of being the best? His internal struggle intensifies as he navigates newfound fame, supported quietly by his parents and observed closely by childhood friend Soo-jin. NexaRealm, once a source of joy, becomes a crossroads when Joon-ho receives an invitation to join Korea's national team. Now, Joon-ho faces a choice: pursue professional gaming, reach the pinnacle in NexaRealm, or maintain a balance between passion and genuine connections. The journey unfolds as he confronts the cutthroat world of pro gaming, discovering the true meaning of his NexaRealm connection and the choices that define his path. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events and incidents are the product of the author's imagination and his only. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Heavy language is used in the story. Blood, gore, violence and sexual acts are also depicted in the story. Update: a chapters a day Site: https://akikure.carrd.co/

Kaito Ayanami siempre fue un chico invisible en el mundo real. Nadie lo escuchaba, nadie lo notaba… hasta que murió salvando a una niña. Pero su historia no terminó ahí. Reencarnado en Hagetsu, un mundo donde la espada y la magia gobiernan, Kaito despierta sin aliados, sin habilidades… solo con su voluntad intacta. En una tierra dividida por clanes, bestias ancestrales y guerreros mágicos, deberá sobrevivir con ingenio y descubrir el verdadero poder que duerme dentro de él. ¿Puede un alma solitaria cambiar el destino de un mundo roto? ¿O será consumido por las sombras que acechan tras la luna carmesí? Prepárate para una historia de honor, magia, batallas épicas… y una katana silenciosa que espera volver a cortar el destino.

I died choking on takoyaki—and woke up as the God of Swords. Now I’ve got insane sword powers, a dramatic outfit I didn’t ask for, and a talking katana that won’t shut up. Everyone thinks I’m some legendary warrior sent to save the world. Spoiler: I’m not. I just want tea, naps, and zero responsibilities. But sword cults keep worshipping me, princesses want to marry me, and rival gods are already plotting my downfall. Even when I try to avoid trouble, I somehow win duels, slay monsters, and solve kingdom-level problems by accident. They call me the God Swordsman. I call this a cosmic mistake.

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In a university that seems ordinary in the eyes of many, there are secrets long buried and forgotten. Boom — a simple preschool teacher with a light yet hazy past — suddenly finds himself wrapped in mystery when fragments of memories about a fire in an abandoned orphanage start coming back to him. Together with two people who seem connected to his past — Auo Khohie Alaric, a famous idol hiding a deep trauma, and Riku Aki Senuval, a mysterious young man who always seems to linger in the shadows — the picture he had long forgotten slowly begins to take shape. But the deeper they dig into the truth, the more dangerous each step becomes. Who is Kira? Why are there seven names on the list, but only four they can remember? In every frame of the past, the “Echoes” appear — beings born from trauma, memories, and experimentation. Slowly, they discover that they are not just victims… but keys to a vast experiment that nearly erased their very identities. Can they survive the web of lies spun by those who decided who deserves to live, and who must be forgotten? In a world filled with memories, friendships, and wounds too deep to measure — can love become the last memory left behind?

WARNING: MATURE AND SENSITIVE CONTENT- (CRIME THRILLER) "To kill the person who took the happiness away from her life." That's what Mizuki's mission when she returned to imperial city after 15years of seclusion, disguised as Ming Yue, a naive housemaid who is doted by her master. However, while plotting her revenge, little did she know that the person who is responsible for her happiness happens to be someone she never expected- Her archenemy. -------------------------------------------- "Don't look for happiness in the same place where you lost it." That's what Wan Yi Jun believed when he left the imperial city as a teenager. However, after searching for his lost happiness every where he had finally returned to where he belongs, after 15 years of exile. As the captain of the special task force team, Wan Yi Jun is on a mission to capture one of the deadliest mafia leaders, an individual who pose threat to the nation. But little did he know that his key to happiness lies with someone he least expected- His archenemy. ------------------------------------ What happens when two archenemies stay under the same roof? "Miss Ming, the way you knead the dough often reminds me of kick-boxing." He cooed in her ears as he fondled with her flour-covered fingers. "Sorry, master. I'm into wrestling." She slipped away, but only to get pinned onto the kitchen slab by him. "Wrestling...Hmmm, then how about we fight a couple of rounds...in my bedroom?" "My knife skills are even better, wanna try, master?" ___________________________ "You claimed that your knife skills are better than mine, then why did you miss my neck?" He asked the girl who stood fearlessly at the point-blank of his gun, "I should've aimed at your heart." She replied while pulling out her katana from it's shield. "Honey, you don't really need a weapon to kill me." He drops his gun and smiles. ------------------------------ Bounded by hearts, but forbidden by the morals of society and law, can love bloom between them? 1. Silver Tier Winner #WPC_215 2. Disclaimer: The cover is not mine, I will take it down if the creator demands. 3. Also read my other book "Empress of the lost kingdom" and The doomed destiny on Webnovel. Please buy me Kofi :-https://ko-fi.com/monsoonmangoes0502 Follow me:- Instagram: Monsoon_Mangoes

They called him a nobody. A ghost in the real world. Seventeen-year-old Justin Reyners never had a family, never had friends—just the cold walls of the orphanage and the endless hum of video games to escape his empty life. But when a mysterious global event unveils a game known as Ascension Protocol, everything changes. The rules are simple—and terrifying: Download the game, and your body and mind are transported into a real, living world. Conquer all 10,000 deadly floors to earn $9.6 billion and return to reality. Only one person can leave. If you die in the game... you die for real. Armed with nothing but a basic katana, a long coat, and a quiet hunger to prove himself, Justin awakens as “The Lethal Assassin.” His personal system—Hakuda—was inspired by a forgotten character from his favorite childhood game. Cold, precise, and adaptable, Hakuda guides him with brutal efficiency. As Justin battles monsters, rival players, and even betrayal, he forges unlikely alliances with fighters like Matilda the Ballerina, Bruno the Mad Shooter, and Amy the Painful Thorn. Together, they rise—but only one can claim the prize at the top. In a world where losing means death, and survival means sacrifice, Justin will carve a path through blood and shadow to prove one thing: “I’m not a loser. Not anymore.” Join Justin with his epic adventure in ( ascension protocol : The Lethal assassin) By Az perfect

Haunted by the betrayal that led to his father's death and his own exile, Kenjiro, a masterless samurai washes ashore in the unforgiving American West of the late 19th century. Clinging to his ancestral katana and a strict code of honor, he quickly discovers his traditional ways are outmatched by the raw, brutal efficiency of the frontier. To survive and pursue vengeance against those who wronged him, Kenjiro must shed his rigid adherence to the blade and adapt.

The story follows Aki, a young adult observes strange occurrences, by this turns out to be a stage set by beings far beyond comprehension. Aki sets out to discover who is causing all of this and why

THE RISE OF KING HAJIME Sinopse Num mundo onde reinos se erguem sobre mentiras e sangue, a escravidão é lei, e os fracos são tratados como gado, um jovem surge das sombras. Hajime Okotsu, de apenas 15 anos, carrega nos olhos negros a frieza de quem viu o pior da humanidade — e nas mãos, a precisão de uma katana capaz de cortar até as correntes do destino. Ele é tímido, sagaz, e carrega um único desejo: libertar o mundo. Mas à medida que derrota nobres corrompidos e libertadores se aproximam de sua causa, Hajime se vê cercado por belas guerreiras, magas e elfas — cada uma com sua história, seu trauma... e seu interesse no misterioso espadachim. Entre beijos roubados, batalhas épicas e paixões intensas, um novo rei começará a emergir.

Aki Surya, once a spirited village boy with a burning love for cricket, had dreams taller than the coconut trees of his countryside. But life wasn’t kind. Poverty, family responsibilities, and lost opportunities slowly smothered his passion. By the time he was 29, Aki was just another forgotten talent, watching others live the life he once dreamed of. Until the day he died. A sudden electric shock ends his life—but not his story. Aki wakes up in a dark void, only to hear an ethereal voice: "Player Identified. Activating Cricket System. Welcome back... Aki Surya." He finds himself 15 again, back in his school uniform, in the middle of a dusty ground, surrounded by familiar faces and old friends. But this time, things are different. A mysterious Cricket System now guides him, assigning missions, leveling up his skills, unlocking hidden abilities, and giving him a second chance to chase his dream. Every run he scores, every wicket he takes, and every training session completed inches him closer to his destiny. But the path is not easy. He must face rivals with egos, selectors with agendas, and a world that has no idea he holds something no one else does—a system tailored to make him great. Aki must train harder, play smarter, and rise above every challenge—not just to play for India or dominate the IPL, but to rewrite the fate he was once denied. Because this time… he’s not out. It is my first time ever to write a novel so to be honest, I use AI(GPT, Blackbox.io, Gimini) to enhance/rewrite my writing. However, the idea, world building, concept, and everything else are written by me and me alone. So, readers who enjoy 100% Human work, I am sorry to disappoint you; however, I don't use AI by giving it an idea prompt and copy-pasting the result, but I write on my own, then I use AI to enhance my writing style and make it more enjoyable to read. Thus, the writing may involve AI, but it is 100% a human idea and concept. Hope you enjoyy!!!

In the rain-soaked city of Nocturne, monsters born from human sin stalk the shadows. Kurogane Reika, a silent vigilante with blue-tinted glasses and a soul-forged katana, hunts these creatures—and the corrupt humans who prey on the innocent. When a fanatical cult threatens to merge the human and supernatural worlds, Reika teams up with Yuna, a rookie exorcist searching for her missing brother. Together, they face ancient evils and their own inner demons in a battle that will decide the city’s fate.

Novel berlatar Jepang ♡ DARK, SWEET, AND DANGEROUS LOVE STORY! ♡ BACA BAB 109 INFO PENTING SAYA! MOHON BACA HALAMAN INI SAMPAI HABIS SEBELUM LANJUT MENGIKUTI CERITA INI! WAJIB, YA! Ayo dukung novel ini setiap hari menggunakan BATU KUASA (POWER STONE) agar tetap GRATIS alias TIDAK DIKUNCI __________________________________________ Blurb: Fujihara Misaki, perempuan bertipe Sadako (hantu dari film terkenal, The Ring) dengan gelar hikikomori dan kutu buku, tiba-tiba saja dimintai tolong oleh lelaki tampan dan playboy, Toshio Wataru, yang tinggal di sebelah apartemennya. Tak ingin lama-lama berurusan dengan lelaki itu, ia menyetujui saja permintaannya walaupun diam-diam memiliki phobia terhadap playboy. Tanpa perempuan itu ketahui, Wataru yang aslinya ternyata memiliki kepribadian buruk, sadis, dan bermulut tajam itu, sudah mengincarnya sejak awal dengan niat tersembunyi: menghancurkan Misaki dengan cintanya! Sebuah permintaan sederhana penuh intrik dan tipu daya yang akan mengubah kedua nasib anak manusia tersebut! Inilah kisah permainan takdir penuh emosi yang menguji kesabaran! Bermula dari cinta sederhana dan tulus hingga menyeret banyak pihak dalam misteri, pertumpahan darah, air mata, harapan, rasa percaya, dan perjuangan bertahan hidup.... Apakah Misaki yang berpenampilan cupu dan suram sesuram hidupnya mampu menjalin hubungan dengan seorang Playboy sadis dan jenius berwajah rupawan? Apakah niat Wataru menghancurkan Misaki akan terwujud? Atau malah sebaliknya, sang playboy itu yang akan hancur lebur dan bertekuk lutut di hadapan Misaki yang ternyata masa lalunya menyimpan banyak rahasia dan misteri? Siapkan hati dan tissue kalian! Karena novel ini akan mengajak kalian menaiki roller coaster perasaan hingga membuat kalian ketagihan meminta bab selanjutnya! LAGI DAN LAGI! Apa yg akan kalian dapatkan dari novel ini? 1. Misteri, misteri, & MISTERI! 2. Romansa gelap yg bikin greget & penasaran dgn porsi 75%! Humornya juga ada, loh! 3. Sebel banget TAPI SERU & BIKIN NAGIH!!! 4. Hal-hal terkait Jepang (budaya, daerah, dll) 5. Aksi dan thriller 6. Mengasah otak tapi santai! 7. Suka cerita detektif yg mengungkap kasus pembunuhan & organisasi rahasia? Baca! ---------------------- ⚠️ PERHATIAN! ⚠️ 1. BERPOTENSI MEMBUAT PEMBACA INGIN MEMBANTING PONSEL SENDIRI, MEMAKI-MAKI CERITA DAN AUTHOR, TAPI TETAP LANJUT BACA KARENA PENASARAN AKUT! 2. SLOW STORY, JADI ALURNYA LAMBAT DAN BISA MEMBUAT BEBERAPA PEMBACA YANG TIDAK SABARAN MENJADI BOSAN KARENA BAB BARU RILIS SANGAT LAMBAT. MAAF, SAYA ORANG YANG SIBUK, TAPI SUKA NULIS! :) SAYA PUNYA KERJAAN JUGA, LAGIAN INI GRATIS! SAYA NGGAK DIBAYAR SEPESER PUN! DAN KALIAN NGGAK USAH BAYAR, KOK, KALO MAU BACA INI. GRATIS = SABAAARRRRR!!! 3. KALO SUKA CERITA INI, MAKA "WAJIB" UNTUK VOTE SETIAP HARI, KALO NGGAK VOTE ARTINYA CINTA KALIAN PALSU PADA NOVEL INI! HAHAHA! xD DAN TIDAK BERHAK KOMEN MINTA UPDATE, YA! :P KARENA, SAYA TAHU SIAPA SAJA YG SUKA VOTE NOVEL INI! ♡ Read at your own risk! Selamat membaca! ( • ̀ω•́ )✧ ■ CERITA INI ADALAH FIKSI, TIDAK ADA HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN ORANG, KELOMPOK, TEMPAT, MAUPUN PERISTIWA YANG SEBENARNYA ■ ----------------------------------------- Novel ini adalah karya asli anak bangsa, DILARANG menyalin dan meniru dalam bentuk apapun! Copyright @2019 by NatsuHika ----------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The original story is made by me, but the picture of the cover is not mine. I just used it temporary and it's been edited. All credits of the picture belong to the respective owner.