Claude Faustus

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

"I always feel cold." No matter how good life may seem, some people still feel cold even when surrounded by those who love them. They feel an emptiness in their heart and soul that doesn’t go away, no matter what they do. A voice in their head keeps telling them, "You don't deserve anything in your life. You didn't do anything to earn such beautiful gifts." "You are nothing more than an empty husk, lucky enough just to be alive." "You don't even deserve to be born, let alone live in this world." At this point, you just want to disappear from the earth. But what if your wish came true... --- Claude Vedh, a 15-year-old boy, is transmigrated to another world called Snodedliv. This beautiful and peaceful-looking planet experiences constant snowfall. Watching the snow can calm your heart. This world has magic too. Isn’t that what everyone on Earth dreams of—feeling it, breathing it, and living in a world full of magic? That’s what people from Earth would think, but for the races that live on this planet, it’s a frozen hell. They have never seen or known spring, summer, or autumn; only an everlasting winter remains. This world is full of myths, mysteries, and unknown threats, always hidden in darkness, ready to devour you and everything close to you. Magic and Sword Curses and Blessings Talent and Hard Work Dreams and Hope Past and Future The Strong and the Weak Whether you are human or demon, Nothing really matters in the face of absolute power. Your past, present, and future can all disappear with a single breath of an absolute being. Claude, a young boy who never saw the cruel nature of humans on Earth, is now about to experience pain, suffering, and tragedy. He is about to witness the true evil nature of human beings and beings far worse than humans. Will he become "THE ALGID REX" or just another weed that crumbles away? --- **Author’s Note:** I am going to do my best while writing this novel. I am participating in this year's WSA and hope to be within the top 50 finalists. I aim to write a novel with at least 500+ chapters. With good support from readers, I will try my best to push beyond my limits and write a novel with 1000+ chapters. If there are any mistakes in the novel, please let me know. I will do my best to improve it. I hope you enjoy reading my work.

Cover Art by Neo and Yaoyueyi Volume 1 - Having been summoned to another world, Claude Evers is devastated to find out that he has no attack or magic proficiency. In a world of swords and magic, Claude endeavors to become his master's...chef? Despite this turn of events, he soon finds himself relying on his wit and strange abilities to stand by his master's side. With such fearsome enemies in this world, what solutions can Claude hope to cook up? Volume 2 - Defeating a terrifying monster endangering the kingdom, Claude's fame grows. With this in mind, his next goal is to...win over his master's heart? However, he soon learns that the nobility are not one to be trifled with. What can a lone chef do against the schemes of the powerful threatening his livelihood? Volume 3 - Welcome to the 'Certain Slice', where we are sure to serve you something that perfectly hits your tastes. This is a restaurant where you can sample our line of otherworldly food and drink, created by the one and only Demon Cleaver. Please wait here while we call a maid over to attend to your orders. The owner? I'm very sorry. He's not available at the moment. The reason? I'm afraid that he is now a wanted man, for defying kings and kidnapping princesses. Volume 4 - Stuck in another country, Claude and his companions happen upon abilities far different from what they had known before. With a country full of powerful warriors wielding such techniques, guided by a prophetic Oracle, new allies and enemies are around every corner. Will they find what they need to return home, or will 'destiny' swallow them up? Volume 5 - What happens when the person you thought you knew is completely different? Past and present collide as Claude makes his way back to Sistina to once again fight alongside his Master, encountering challenges that few Electi have ever faced. Destruction looms over Sistina as his enemies attack right where one is most vulnerable, the insecurities held in one’s heart. Volume 6 - With Sistina in the process of recoverying, Claude finds himself in a new role with many new challenges ahead. Though the dangers have passed, daily life is still far from boring as messy relationships and sudden adventures are at every corner. There is never a break in the life of an Electi! Volume 7 - War breaks out with the Empire of Purnesia. With decades of hatred possessing its people, Claude becomes embroiled in the tragedy of death and suffering. With his commitment to retain his humanity in jeopardy, how can a chef protect his friends on the battlefield? Volume 8 - Various tragedies have left Claude reeling. With his heart torn and his vow to not kill abandoned, he charges forward to the capital of Purnesia. With his heart trending towards darkness, who will remain by his side as he seeks revenge... and who will point their blade at him instead? Volume 9 - Learning of the existence of an entire army of demons, led by a familiar face, the very world is at stake. What will Claude discover upon setting foot in the realm of Gods, seeking the very limits of his Electi powers? Volume 10 - Peace has come at last, along with a new role for Claude. But his dreams foretell of another hidden danger on the horizon, one that would shatter everything he knows about the world. Volume 11 - Everything has ended, or has it? The secrets of the world are now revealed, and Claude must find everyone once again to face against a threat as old as the Gods. Volume 12 - Back together again, Claude and his crew make one final attempt against The Architect. Past and present collide as the fate of two worlds rest on the victor!

Karina, a kind-hearted young woman, finds herself trapped inside the pages of a novel and discovers an opportunity to alter the tragic fate of the novel's protagonists, Roland Bleuet and his sister, Melisa. Determined to protect them from the hardships they will face, Karina diligently saves her money to escape with the children. However, upon reaching Torres, their intended destination, Karina realizes that their savings fall short of the required amount to reach the capital. Undeterred, she decides to find refuge in Torres while attempting to shield Roland and Melisa from any harm that might befall them. It is in Torres where Karina unexpectedly crosses paths with Duke Claude Torres, a man who possesses a peculiar infatuation with gathering talented individuals. Recognizing the potential that lies within Roland, Duke Claude becomes a looming antagonist, threatening to negatively impact the siblings' lives in the future. Determined to shield her adoptive children from Duke Claude's clutches and the dangers that lie ahead, Karina must summon all her strength, wit, and resourcefulness. Along their journey, they encounter friends, enemies, and unexpected allies who aid them in their quest for a brighter future. As the trio navigates through societal pressures, political intrigue, and the unpredictable dynamics of the realm, Karina faces numerous challenges and learns that changing destiny is never easy. She must draw upon her compassion, resilience, and unwavering determination to protect the ones she loves and give Roland and Melisa the chance at a better life. Told through the lens of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, "Guardian of Destiny" explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit. Will Karina succeed in altering the course of fate and safeguarding her adoptive children, or will Duke Claude's machinations prove too formidable? Join Karina on this thrilling and heartwarming journey as she unravels the secrets of the novel's world and fights against fate itself.

Kaladan, A world full of war and strife. Most but not all Kingdoms are in constant war as kings would rule with an iron fist, others rule with a wise mind and some, rule through fear. In the kingdom of Valence the 3rd prince was born, Claude Tariel Valence, Being born a prince comes with many threats and opportunities. As years would go by he now tries to live out his life. Or can he?, as things just doesn't go his way, with threats on his life looming almost everyday and dark omens in his dreams forces him to vie for the throne, through the King's trial , he must prove himself to be worthy to rule above all...

Claude Riesen and his friends are all cadets of Lameanr's Military Academy. Between laughs, parties, and military drills, unbreakable bonds are formed between each member of Lameanr's Class C. However, with the threat of war looming in the distance, this group of students must maneuver their way through tough obstacles and grow as people.

A story about a boy named Claude Wilson who was in love with a girl and they were happy just to be together but life had other plans for the boy and he met the tragedy of his life when he met a car accident and lost his ability to Walk and at the moment he came to his senses he was struck with reality that he can no longer live a normal life and the love of his life also left him after knowing all about the accident. He had lost all the hope for life and was ready to accept his Destiny untill he met the girl Luna jam who was like gift send to him from heaven. Luna was cheerful ,kind and tender person and Claude was shocked to met a person selfless like her. It seems like life has other plans for him.

"Laurie got dumped? It serves her right! What woman would earn money to support a man's education?!" "I heard she even had an abortion. That woman is truly worthless!" After breaking up with her ex-fiance, Laurie rushed into a hasty marriage with a man she had just met. Laurie grew up in a single-parent family and had been childhood sweethearts with her ex-fiance. Due to his family's poor financial situation, Laurie contributed half of her salary to support his education. However, she didn't expect her ex-fiance to dump and abandon her for the sake of climbing the social ladder. Laurie's reputation plummeted in no time, and rumors about her spread like wildfire. Just when everyone thought Laurie would never find a good match again, she unexpectedly got married quickly! Everyone: "With the kind of woman she is, what good man would marry her?" Later, people discovered that the man she married was not only exceptionally good but also the son of a billionaire! Initially, Claude firmly stated that he would never get into a real relationship with her and advised her not to harbor any illusions about him. Laurie happily agreed. The two reached an agreement and quickly became a sweet couple in public but were simply "neighbors" behind closed doors. However, it didn't take long for Laurie to realize that this man was becoming increasingly controlling. He wouldn't allow her to return home late, wear short skirts or interact with other men. He even constantly clung to her! Finally, Laurie couldn't take it anymore and asked for a divorce. But regardless of what she said, the man refused to agree to it!

FABULA QUEST follows two adventures known as Brand and Soluna as they travel together through the fantasy world of the newly released VRMMORPG(Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) named FABULA QUEST. Along the way, the main hero and heroine's group expands to many more characters, such as Violet and Claude. They meet many friends and foes alongside their progression through the quest to defeat King Arthur, but will they ever finish their quest? You'll have to read in order to find out...

The war between Ashdown and Elfhame is the longest war the world has ever known. Elfhame the Good and righteous Ashdown the Heinous and Greedy A war that prolonged for five centuries over the Delkins Fields. Diana Ashdown, the Thirteenth child of the Duke of Ashdown ;Lord Faustus. After living her entire life as a weapon for Ashdown in the war against Elfhame, she decides to run away and start a new life in a small village as an apprentice Alchemist. With new dreams and hopes of a peaceful life she meets an adventurer called Owen. However Diana is abrubtly brought back to reality when her siblings show up to drag her back. ~~~ A story of love, adventure, revelations. Read Diana's journey as she seeks freedom with a heart that beats magic in the shape of spoken words!

[Mature Content] [Completed] Sophia Claude was an innocent pup when she met John Matthew in her childhood. He didn't believe in mate bonds. However, John Matthew's spontaneous action to mark Sophia immediately will change many things. What will happen when they meet fifteen years later as rivals of rogues? --- It is about romance, betrayal, rivalry, survival, struggles, and heartaches. Find out Sophia and John's story and more beautiful stories of the supporting characters in the book.

WARNING: This novel is pure fiction and does not promote any form of deviant behavior. MC is a ruthless slut. She might even be hated by some but still, she's just a character. CONTENT FULL OF STEAMY AND BLOODY SCENES. ********************************* Feeling powerless and helpless in a toxic work environment can be a real struggle. And it's even worse when you can't do anything about it. But what if you could change all that? What if you could get a second chance at life and become the person you've always yearned of being? That's exactly what happens to Valeria, a real pushover. She who was used and bullied by her manager and colleagues, gets a second chance at life when she is reincarnated into a fantasy world as the Duke's unwanted trash daughter. Mylene Von Hosten. Here, determined to live henceforth as she has chosen, refusing to submit again to others, she will become a great villainess. "If you hate me, I hate you twice!" With a powerful ability and deities Harem, she will start her journey of self-discovery and redemption. CHARACTERS: Mylene Von Hosten: MC Villainess/holder of the ultimate power of light. HOLY BEASTS: Azef (Seiryu): Azure Dragon. Ifnir (Senbu): Black Turtle. Vanderly (Suzaku): Phoenix. Ercher (Byakko): White Tiger. Claude Von Hosten: Mylène's father/half-demon. Christal Goldish: mother of Mylène/demon. Karl and Édouard Von Hosten: Mylene's brothers (humans). Gabrielle Von Hosten: Mylène's sister-in-law/ human. Nina Von Hosten: Mylene's stepmother/human. Fancy: Servant of Mylene (human). Frederik De Solsten: Fiancé of Gabrielle. Aaron Shusten De Garten: Second Prince. Marion De Solsten: sister of Frederik and lover of the prince. Palmir: beast-man (wolf). **********

As the first female battle commander of the military from the Waevalon Kingdom, Rachelle Simon believes that she does not need a mate in her life until she knows who she really was or where she actually came from before she arrived at the Dark Soul pack. She is living in peace until an annoying mysterious brute named Claude Hackworth arrived at their pack to visit his sister who happened to be her Luna and claimed that Rachelle is Claude's mate. However, she determines that she is not going to utter the words that she is accepting him. What will happen if Rachelle gets to meet and see her mate again in an unexpected moment but he will not introduce himself as her mate but the newly crowned Alpha King of Waevalon Kingdom?

“Where the Hell Am I?” Claude who was an Otaku and was a regular reader suddenly woke up in an unfamiliar environment. [ Ding! ] “No! No! This Can’t be Happening to Me!” [ System Integration Beginning! ] As soon as Claude saw the prompt he accepted his fate. “He looks like you” He soon heard a voice. 'Where the Hell am I!' (Huge Time Skip early on after that there won’t be) - Short Synopsis. Man gets transported into another world, has to accept reality that the world will be destroyed soon, he realizes he's an elf but is restricted due to his family. Huge Time Skip early on after that there won’t be

I was transmigrated to another world? Well, thanks for that. Am I a typical MC with cheats now? What!!!There are thousands, millions of other transmigrators! What makes me so special, then? Nothing?! Ow, That hurts!“ Claud got reincarnated into another world with millions of other reincarnators. He now wants to find what makes him special. ( cover art is not mine i‘m to broke to get one customized and I own zero drawing talent so if the owner of it wants it taken down just say it)

After losing his memory, Noir Claude Valerian thought that he is a person from another world. A story of an Alpha and an Omega who couldn't be honest of their true feelings would unfold! [A SUPER SHORT STORY] Please be advised that some chapters contain 18+ content. Read at your own risk

Steven and his girlfriend were walking home one night--and before they reach his dorm they are brutally attacked. He is sure that he is dying, for their attackers left them for dead. Now as he waits to die someone appears before him and asks if he wants to live. Tristan saved his life; Tristan is a vampire. Tristan is over two thousand years old. He has seen life and death come and go. He takes pity on the 20-year-old Steven and takes pity on him and saves him in the only way he can--he turns him into a vampire and admits him into his world. Now Steven has discovered the world of Tristan and Vampires But Steven will find out that Tristan and his brothers are not the only vampires. There is a city beneath a city in Seattle--it's the "original" city, the foundation that was left behind by the great fire that burned the city in 1889. And there's one who takes an interest in him and is eager to help him when Tristan's lover Isolde is threatened by Rainer who has sworn revenge on Tristan. A rogue vampire is a vampire who kills his own kind. He is shunned forever from the covens and will not be accepted into a family, unless have not heard of him, or do not care. A rogue vampire is cursed to forever live alone. Rainer is a rogue, he has killed his own kind and therefore is not welcome in any vampire family. He has revealed the secret of Steven's existence to the underground family hoping they will take him in, but he's shunned and he's more determined than ever to kill Tristan--and will kill Isolde to get to him. Fabi, Claude, and Steven will do anything to stop him, but what if it means their own lives?

Money is best what i want

Wei Yi, a highly regarded professor, was brutally murdered by a reckless member of the renowned Cui Family in a tragic car accident. Fortunately for him, he woke up in the body of the very man who murdered him and assumed the memories of the man. Cui Len'an, a rich second-generation playboy, escaped from the hands of his authoritative father and fled with a sports car. By killing him, he had also ended his own life and had his body deprived away from him. The Elder God, who was the omnipotent and most supreme immortal in the underground world, had abruptly perished in the grounds of war. Due to a prophecy, he had ultimately shattered his soul into tiny fragments to avoid eternal death and scattered them across all universes, Wei Yi being one of the holder of the soul fragments. Wei Yi, not only has to deal with the mess the other man left behind but also has to shoulder the immense pressure of society and resist coveting of evil organizations. Note: This is a work of fiction. All things written are mainly fictional and solely for the purpose of continuing the story. This story deals with alter egos.

"A man like I never bows his head towards an arrogant fool who sits on the throne of the weak, living in luxury at the price of the weak" "What’s the use of conquering lands if you can’t conquer beauties that reside before your very eyes?" The story takes place on the continent of Qishui, a world that was ruled only by the strong, while the weak as slaves and combined with mysterious creatures and beings. The story starts after 100 years after the Great Fall of the Jiashou Empire and with the Wei Clan, the once ruling clan and prosperous had their main royal family rebelled against and exiled 20 years ago by their own members. They fled far to the west side of the world, struggling to live and keep up with the expense of one's life. The story follows the life of Wei Kang, a demonic legend who died mysteriously and transmigrated as a member of the once-great family of the Wei Clan. Little did he know, half of his soul fragments were shattered and lost before he transmigrated. As a member of the Wei, he was expected to take back what was his but Wei Kang had one task that needs to be done and that is, to take revenge and conquer all beauties. ----- Please note: The story is entirely fiction and inspired by many fantasy novels. The cover that was used does not belong to me, it belongs entirely to the original artist. Warning: Inappropriate Content and Erotic Scenes.

Welcome to Freia. A continent where evil magi ruled. Until firearms came, that is. Now the people live free of those demons… More, however, must lurk beneath the surface. Claude, a transmigrator from another world, finds himself in the midst of this changing world, attending ‘middle school’. Or, as he calls it, ‘boot camp’. His destiny was to graduate and join the military, but the future is seldom so simple. His life, and the world, is set on the path of upheaval and chaos the day he finds a cookbook. A magical cookbook.

Just as when she thought her life can begin, Louisse, who's already very sickly got hit by Pneumonia at 25, she spent her life rotting away in her hospital bed with only her mother visiting her. Her only source of comfort was the internet novels and manhwas that accompanied her in her woeful times as well as a friend for 5 years whom she never met despite chatting all the time after meeting through a comment section. At death's door, a girl went bawling her eyes out holding her frigid hand " Took you long enough to visit me " Those were her last thoughts as death pulled her away after finally meeting her beloved friend.... Was what she thought... instead ... she found herself adjusting to the life she never thought she'd live " What du.... could it be... that bangs... Titanic! .... Claude de Alger Obelia! Lucas! ... *gasp* " Will she finally manage to have fun with her friend and make new ones? What will happen to the world she's living which turns out to be a manhwa she just started reading? What role will she play? Follow Louisse and her friends in their shenanigans and gossip sessions as the story of the novel unfolds --------- p.s .... I'll put the cover when I finish it... I was just too excited so I posted the chapters ... hope you have fun

A vampire is known to be a blood-sucking creature who is cold and cruel. And a werewolf is a human that can shapeshift into a wolf, with big canines that can tear you apart. But what if they fell in love? Claude Montresor is cold, cruel, and arrogant. He's handsome, has a sharp jawline, snow-like skin, and mesmerizing grey eyes. He has these features that make women be head over heels for him. He never takes no for an answer. He always gets what he wants, but what if he doesn't get this one thing or shall I say someone?

Samael, a person from the Modern world, due to unknown reasons, transmigrated into the body of Claude Velmetio. Faced with the determination to go back home, Fate entangles him in all sorts of entities.

A story of two werewolves from different cultures set in the late Victorian era. Lady Lillian Lowe - female lead. Prince Claude Rawls - the male lead. The prince of the werewolves in England Princess Minnie Rawls - younger sister of Claude Baron Francis - head general of the army

He was born as the youngest child of a poor noble family living in the backcountry. Having no administrative skill, he couldn't do anything to manage the vast land his family has. Fortunately, he was blessed with a very rare talent, the talent of magic. Unfortunately, while his talent could bring prosperity to his family, in his situation it only brought disaster. Yes, this is the story of the boy, 【Claude Curzon】, opening his path in a harsh world. Also available on Royal Road!

Having been transmigrated into a world of swords and magic, Claude thought that he would also become a protagonist in a power fantasy novel. However, he soon learned that he had no aptitude in magic! As a result, he can only turn into a Merchant and sell goods in order to survive. On one fateful day, a blue orb suddenly fell from one of his customer. [Ding! +2 Mana +1 Comprehension] ... A few years has passed since then and he was still picking up orbs. [Ding! +100000000 Mana] [Ding! +100000000 Strength]

A vampire is known to be a blood-sucking creature who is cold and cruel. And a werewolf is a human that can shapeshift into a wolf, with big canines that can tear you apart. But what if they fell in love? Claude Montresor is cold, cruel, and arrogant. He's handsome, has a sharp jawline, snow-like skin, and mesmerizing grey eyes. He has these features that make women head over heels for him. He never takes no for an answer. He always gets what he wants, but what if he doesn't get this one thing or shall say, someone?

A novelist was sent into the world that he wrote by the King of Hell, for giving a bad ending for both the leads. But what if he was forgotten to give a limitation? Let's follow Claude as rose from being a supporting villain into one of the lead character in the novel world. "I'll get and fuck every girls before the MC does!"