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With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult. Detective Inspector Alistair Quinn, a war veteran turned investigator, has spent years uncovering the dark secrets lurking beneath Gildspire’s industrial splendor. Fitted with a mechanical arm of his design, he is relentless in his pursuit of justice, unwilling to let the bureaucracy of the city stand in his way. But when a prominent industrialist, Lord James Thorpe, is found dead under inexplicable circumstances, Quinn is drawn into a mystery that defies reason. With the aid of Dr. Evangeline Everhart, a brilliant inventor with a mind as sharp as her mechanical creations,(and wife for all you romance lovers) Quinn follows a trail of clues that point toward something far more sinister than murder—an ancient, long-forgotten machine that could alter the very fabric of reality. As he navigates the treacherous world of secret societies, forbidden technology, and hidden cults, Quinn must confront not only the forces working against him but also the ghosts of his own past. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Some knowledge was never meant to be unearthed. Some devices were never meant to be activated. But in a city where power is everything, there are those willing to kill to control it.

I know everything. Every secret. Every lie. Every thought anyone’s ever had. I can see the past like I lived it. The future? That’s even easier. Sounds like a gift, right? Well, I'm not sure about that. It’s more like a curse, a loud, never-ending flood of knowledge I never asked for. I know things I shouldn’t. Things no one should. And no matter how hard I try to block it out, the visions keep coming. I’ve used my power to survive, to take what I need, but knowing everything doesn’t mean I can fix anything. Until her. The night I saw her face, bruised, broken, terrified, I knew I couldn’t just walk away. But saving her means stepping into a world of violence I’ve only ever seen from the outside. And if I keep going, they’ll start to see me too. People with power always want more of it. And someone like me? I’m the ultimate prize. I should run. I’ve always run. But what if, for once, I stayed? Will it be worth it?

In a world where women hold power and men are rare, a boy wakes up alone in the depths of one of the most dangerous forests. He has memories—some hazy, some painfully clear. Memories of a life before, where he had once been an energetic boy, a budding mechanical engineer, before tragedy drained all color from his world. Now, he is twelve again, orphaned once more, surviving off berries and instinct, waiting for parents he knows will never return. But fate does not let him stay forgotten. One night, an injured group of adventurers stumbles into his quiet existence. Unbeknownst to him, they are no ordinary travelers—they are a princess and her elite soldiers, wounded after a deadly battle against a notorious criminal. When they seek shelter in his fragile hut, he reluctantly offers them aid—not out of kindness, but because he knows all too well the pain of losing people. What starts as a simple act of charity turns into something more. As they recover, the women begin to question the strange boy who lives alone in the deadly wilderness. His words, his habits, his view of the world—nothing about him fits his age. And when they witness his quiet sorrow, the way he cries in his sleep, they begin to wonder... Who is he, really? And more importantly—can they convince him to leave before this forest swallows him whole? A tale of second chances, reluctant bonds, and a boy who has lost too much, set in a world where survival is never guaranteed.

Masaru Ryunosuke is an outcast—a scholarship student in a school of elites, struggling to keep his head down in a world that looks down on him. But when a chance encounter with a vampire attack leaves him at death’s door, he wakes up to a new reality—he's no longer human. Now a ghoul, the lowest rank of undead, Masaru finds himself thrown into a world of ancient bloodlines, deadly supernatural creatures, and secret organizations hunting beings like him. His only guide? Akane Mikazuki, the cold and ruthless noble vampire who saved him, but only for her own mysterious reasons. Armed with the Cape of Dracula, an artifact of legendary power, and an unnatural potential that defies vampire logic, Masaru refuses to accept his fate as a weakling. If the world wants to treat him like a mere undead—then he’ll rise above them all and prove them wrong. As battles erupt between vampires, werewolves, assassins, and monstrous beings, Masaru must claw his way up the supernatural hierarchy before he’s devoured by forces beyond his comprehension. Because in this world, the weak exist only to be devoured. But what happens… when an undead refuses to stay at the bottom?

Blair has always been an foreigner. A lone wolf without a home, abandoned by her elder sister and left to survive on her own. Despite the gravity of her situation. She finds a place in the pack and falls in love with Alpha Jayce, becoming his Luna. But when Blair returns home with the amazing news of her pregnancy. She discovers the worst betrayal, her sister was in bed with Jayce. Heartbroken and despaired, Blair’s confrontation with them only leads to further humiliation. As Jayce heartlessly strips her of her title as Luna and installs her sister in her place, furthering the pain in Blair's heart. Pushed down the stairs by her sister in a cruel act of jealousy. Blair loses her unborn child. Broken in body and spirit, she is reduced to the status of a common maid and forced to live in agony. But in her blackest night, Blair’s wolf spirit Angel visits her. Offering strength and guidance. With Angel’s aid, Blair begins a journey of healing and self-revelation. d She's determined to rise above the evil that surrounds her. Through determination, courage, valiance, and the bond with her wolf. Blair will reclaim her rightful stead and exact justice on those who despitefully used her.

The World Changed Overnight, Without warning, portals from other realms tore through the sky, opening gateways to nightmarish creatures that threatened to wipe out humanity. Cities burned. Nations crumbled. The monstrous invaders—ranging from grotesque goblins to towering beasts—massacred everything in their path. Amidst the chaos, a new force emerged: The Awakened—humans who mysteriously gained supernatural abilities in response to the invasion. Light burst from their bodies, fire ignited in their palms, water coiled into deadly spears, winds howled at their command, shadows shifted with their will. These resemble as Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Light, and Darkness—became humanity’s last hope against extinction. Kai Jin. A cold, intelligent high school student from Korea, Kai had long abandoned the idea of relying on others. Orphaned at a young age, he grew up alone in a modest apartment, surviving through sheer will and independence. His past trauma left him emotionally closed off, but beneath his calm, detached exterior, a fire burned—a refusal to ever be powerless again. Then, the portals opened, and his world turned upside down. The night was eerily silent. Kai sat in his dimly lit apartment, eyes locked on his laptop screen. The news was flooded with reports of strange anomalies appearing across the globe—massive gates hovering in the sky, creatures emerging from their depths. Some called it a phenomenon. Others called it the end of the world. Then— Scratch. Scratch. A faint noise echoed from the hallway outside his door. Kai frowned. His neighborhood was quiet at night—too quiet for random footsteps. Then— BAM! The apartment door slammed open. A goblin. Small, grotesque, with sickly green skin, jagged teeth, and glowing red eyes. It sniffed the air, its sharp claws twitching in anticipation. Kai’s breath hitched. His mind raced. He had no weapons. No powers. Nothing but his instincts. Move. Now. The goblin lunged. Kai grabbed the closest thing within reach—a wooden chair—and swung it with all his strength.The impact sent the creature stumbling backward, snarling in rage. His heart pounded. His hands trembled, but he forced himself to stay steady. He couldn’t afford to freeze. He had to kill it. Spotting a kitchen knife on the counter, he dove for it—just as the goblin recovered and charged again. At the last second, he twisted his body, dodging its claws, and in one swift motion— STAB! The knife sank into the goblin’s skull. It shrieked, its body convulsing violently before collapsing lifelessly to the floor. Kai stood there, panting. His clothes were splattered with dark, sticky blood. The room reeked of iron and death. Then— Ding! A floating, translucent system window appeared before his eyes. [Awakening Process Complete.] [Congratulations!] [You have awakened.] Kai’s eyes widened. His nightmare had just begun.

A young man who wakes up with amnesia in a forest, fearful of his surroundings. As he tries to find a place to call home and figure out the situation he is in, he encounters a castle. Out of curiosity and fear of staying outdoors, he tries to make his way in, only to be stopped by a puppeteer monster. In an act of desperation, he successfully dodges, surprising himself, “Who am I?”. The louder this question echos in his head, the heavier the pain in his chest from the sense of being alone in a world where everything is foreign. Once he encounters the princess of the castle, he is on guard the entire time, “I HAVE QUESTIONS!!”. Whether the princess can answer these questions for him or not is not the point, he just needs to make sure if there is anything that he can willingly trust in this vast world. [Note: The art I got from the internet to use as the cover is made by WLOP, check him out!]

In the world of Eclipse: The Fate, a cutting-edge virtual reality MMORPG, players fight for glory, riches, and control. Among the top-ranked players is Baek Ji-Hoon, known as "Nox" in the game. A quiet mastermind with a calculating mind, Ji-Hoon is not just a skilled fighter—he’s the strategist who leads his team to success, staying in the shadows and orchestrating every move with precision. When his team, including his trusted sister, sets out to face the legendary boss of the game, Ji-Hoon has already prepared the perfect plan. But as the team steps into the final chamber, they quickly realize that not everything goes according to plan. As Ji-Hoon guides them through the battle, his leadership shines through—but so does the looming betrayal that will tear his team apart. After a hard-fought victory against the boss, Ji-Hoon’s trust in his team shatters when he is betrayed by the one person he never expected: his own sister. In a cruel twist, the betrayal goes beyond the game, and Ji-Hoon faces a devastating death not just in the virtual world, but in reality. But in death, something unexpected happens. A mysterious force pulls him back in time, offering him a chance to rewrite his fate. Now armed with knowledge of the past and an unshakable resolve, Ji-Hoon must navigate a new world—one where trust is scarce. As he rises once more, this time alone, his true journey begins: to seek vengeance, uncover the secrets behind his betrayal, and forge a path toward an uncertain future. In Eclipse: The Fate, survival is more than just about defeating powerful foes—it’s about outsmarting those you thought you could trust. Let's see how high Ji-Hoon can go without his team this time. Was his team his burden or did it make his job easier?

In a fractured, steam-choked world haunted by a forgotten war, orphaned tinkerer Jace wields a mysterious bracelet that reveals hidden flaws in machinery—a gift from parents executed for heresy. When Lira, a cunning noble from a rival kingdom, recruits him to steal 'Aetherium', a volatile energy source the Church buried centuries ago, they uncover chilling truths: the Aetherium is alive, Jace’s bloodline is key to controlling it, and the Church plans to reignite a cataclysmic war. Torn between destroying the power that could save his world or wielding it at a terrible cost, Jace must outwit zealous Inquisitors, navigate Lira’s dangerous ambitions, and confront a legacy that binds him to a sentient vault hungering for freedom. *Steampunk intrigue meets dark fantasy* in a tale of forbidden power, fragile alliances, and the ghosts of progress.

Gears of Eternity: The Anvil of Souls A Steam-Punk Odyssey Where Broken Gears Birth New Gods IN THE YEAR OF COGWORK 237, When the Eternal Forge explodes, unleashing ERROR#47 corruption chains across three realms, blacksmith Aiden Anvil discovers his split iris holds more than 24 personalities—it's a cosmic forge where each fractured soul can reshape reality. THE CLOCKWORK APOCALYPSE BEGINS WHEN: Steam City's Blueflame Court orders mass memory purges through dwarf-crafted "Soul Crystals" The Dwarven Kingdom's star-map traps reveal mathematical plagues devouring constellations God's Klein Bottle Defense starts birthing stillborn galaxies in Vivian's stardust-woven womb TO SURVIVE THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL APOCALYPSE, AIDEN MUST: Master weapons that bleed memories: Spring's Sakura Bow (each petal steals a lover's whisper) Winter's Ice Caliper (measures time in dying star tremors) Navigate warped battlefields where: Every gear turn in Steam Court overwrites someone's identity Memory Mines convert thoughts into combustible currency Celestial Forges demand sacrificial equations written in bone Choose between: Purifying Vivian's cosmic pregnancy (triggering Geneva Convention's Anti-Messiah Clause) Letting his 13th personality forge the "Perfect Machine Heart" (erasing human flaws... and humanity) WITNESS THE GRAND MECHANISM CRUMBLE WHEN: Ash Elin's ERROR#47 chains rewrite reality's source code (Ch.35 Airship Inferno) Rusty Maggie auctions the last antidote for mathematical plagues (Ch.180 Black Market Requiem) The final showdown at Corrupted Zodiac Forge demands payment in paradoxes (Ch.200 Eternity's Blueprint) THIS IS NOT A STEAM-AGE REBELLION. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOD'S TOOLBOX FALLS INTO BROKEN HANDS. "A masterwork where Blake's 7th forge meets Gibson's neural lace." — SteamPunk Quarterly

In an age that humanity has evolved to using highly advanced technology known as Mech Suits, Austin Richards, who is the son of two of the members of the highly trained militia known as the "Black Dogs" lives with his uncle, Preston Richards who just so happens to produce these mech suits. Little does Austin know, that his uncle has been preparing a special suit for him his entire life, so that he can follow in his parent's footsteps. However, once Austin gets his suit, he ends up being recruited to the very group that the Black Dogs were hired to assassinate. Austin finds himself torn between his blood and closest friends in an ongoing war that ensures the survival of only one. What will Austin do? Does he help his family eliminate the only friends he's ever had? Does he turn his back on his own blood just for the sake of friendship? Or, does he create his own path, and create an event that no one could've predicted? Read now to find out!

In the world of Tenria, where humans possess unique abilities known as Essences, 17-year-old Lyrien is deemed an "Awakened Failure" after his Essence is deemed too weak. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he discovers a mysterious artifact that allows him to absorb and master other people's Essences. As Lyrien becomes stronger, he's drawn into a world of powerful organizations, ancient secrets, and hidden threats. With the help of his new allies, including the skilled warrior Kaira and the genius inventor Arin, Lyrien must navigate this treacherous landscape and confront his own destiny. But as Lyrien delves deeper into the mysteries of the artifact and his own Essence, he begins to realize that his existence is not a coincidence. He's part of a larger plan, one that could change the course of history in Tenria.

Lin Shu, a low-class fusion warrior, contemplates his existence, as the inevitable doom of the unbeatable comes for him. However, he himself, no matter how worthless and small his life, isn't sure yet if his death would benefit others, make others miserable, or frankly not change their lives at all. Regardless of anything, he laughs at the inevitable doom that comes for him, ready to face it head on. picture cover: Inao Suzuki: Apple

Kai Liang died in the void of space, his ship destroyed by an alien artifact known only as the Sphere. But death was not the end. Waking up on Mars decades in the past, Kai finds himself young again, with a chance to rewrite history. The Divine Core—a mysterious crystal capable of granting unimaginable powers—holds the key to humanity’s salvation or destruction. But Blackthorn Industries, a ruthless megacorporation, is already hunting it, and they know Kai’s secrets. As Kai races to uncover the Core’s origins, he must confront his own past, forge unlikely alliances, and harness the dormant powers within him. But every move he makes risks fracturing the timeline further. Can Kai outrun fate, or is he doomed to repeat the horrors he’s already lived?

Pada tahun 2690, Fortex Intelligence—badan intelijen rahasia paling canggih—meluncurkan misi waktu pertama mereka dengan tujuan memahami dan memengaruhi peristiwa yang dapat berdampak pada keamanan global. Furqon dan Zafran, ilmuwan prajurit yang dipercaya memimpin divisi perjalanan waktu, ditugaskan dalam misi berbahaya ini, yang melibatkan perjalanan ke masa lalu dan masa depan. Dalam perjalanan mereka ke masa lalu, Furqon dan Zafran menemukan rahasia di balik beberapa peristiwa sejarah besar, tetapi sadar bahwa sedikit perubahan dapat menggeser sejarah. Ketika tiba di masa depan, mereka terkejut menemukan dunia yang sangat maju namun dikendalikan oleh kelompok-kelompok yang memanipulasi waktu demi keuntungan pribadi. Ketegangan antara Furqon dan Zafran meningkat karena perbedaan pandangan mereka: Furqon tergoda untuk memperbaiki sejarah demi kesejahteraan masa depan, sedangkan Zafran memperingatkan risiko dari campur tangan terhadap waktu. Misi mereka semakin rumit saat mereka berhadapan dengan organisasi misterius yang berusaha menguasai mesin waktu untuk memanipulasi sejarah. Kini, Furqon dan Zafran harus memilih apakah akan menjaga keseimbangan waktu atau mengambil risiko besar untuk mengubah dunia menjadi tempat yang lebih baik. "Lost in Time" mengeksplorasi ketegangan moral, tanggung jawab teknologi, dan keputusan yang memiliki konsekuensi besar terhadap sejarah manusia

Fifth-teen-year-old Cron Orus has grown up in a place called New Onyx Province. This is a society of people who can wield time itself. Only three abilities exist in their world. One is to slow down time, the other is to stop time, and the last is to speed up time. These abilities can only be practical to close people or objects. Poor Cron has no abilities in a place filled with wonder. Cron has been constantly teased and accused of being timeless. However, that all changed one faithful day. At a desperate time in his life, he finally released his powers. However, he has discovered he can wield all three abilities. Something like this hasn't been heard in years. However, this puts a huge target on his head. The Timekeepers are coming, and they are looking for someone like him. What secrets will Cron discover? What role will he play in his newfound time abilities? And will be hendle his new future?

This is a what if series depicting the events if Sasha had decided to take things differently. Each chapter is about a different scenario

The multi-verse is collapsing, and the fabric of reality is falling apart. Only the unity of Man and Mechs can transcend the apocalypse. “First off, Screw Mars!” Ten is losing his sight. Everything has been so wrong after the god-damned earthquake. Nothing’s been good. The apocalypse, perhaps? Ten could swear these were nothing like the tell-tales of ‘the apocalypse’. And just when he thinks it can’t get any more bizarre… BOOM! MARS KIDNAPS HIM! At first, it seems he’s been dragged out of earth, and somehow, to the red planet (against his will) for one reason: to pilot the advanced Martron NP1 combat machine in order to fight against growing factions opposing Mars. But soon, Ten learns there’s far more at stake. The multi-verse itself is collapsing. Cosmic bodies are smashing into one another. CHAOS! With everything on the brink of destruction, Mars sees Ten as their wild card for victory to their planet. But survival is no guarantee. Advanced gear training is a nightmare. Brutal drills leave him battered and many times, bruised. Other recruits for the rescue of the multi-verse make him feel like a cosmic misfit. And the ultimate insult? The annoying kid, Rod Aokimoto, is there too. As tension rise, Ten discovers an even greater truth. He’s not just Mars’ gear soldier; he’s the last ANOMALY. Now, with the multi-verse on the verge of annihilation, Ten must rise above the chaos, master alien techs, and prove what it truly means to be a blessed (or cursed) human. TAGS: SCI-FI ADVENTURE | INTERGALACTIC & GALACTIC WARS | TECHS & MECHA BATTLES | HUMAN + MACHINE | COSMIC CHAOS

The whole world was flooded by creatures of unknown origins and began killing millions. Ronan Ramos, a 17 year old students, spends most of his summer vacation at their house, never going outside. He was asked by his mother to go out and buy some things. While outside, He saw people running from something and what he saw is a horror.

In the floating city of Brasshaven, where airships rule the skies and steam-powered robots serve coffee, 17-year-old Finn Gearwright is just trying to survive high school at Machina Academy. He’s not a genius inventor like his father, nor a prodigy duelist like his rival, but he does have one thing—dumb luck.

Ethan Carter was an ordinary man burdened by life’s misfortunes—until his untimely death catapulted him into a new, fantastical world. Transmigrated into the body of a 16-year-old boy, Ethan discovers a mysterious, unparalleled power: the Forge of Dimensions, a unique ability that allows him to shape constructs from the energy of his emotions. In a world shattered by the Great Dawn Event, where realms collide and alien creatures roam, Ethan must navigate a perilous existence. As factions vie for dominance on the Great Continent, and dimensions spill their secrets, Ethan finds himself at the heart of an unfolding war between civilizations. Armed with his Emerald Forge and the will to carve out a new destiny, Ethan sets out to rise against rival factions, formidable beasts, and treacherous allies. But with every victory, the stakes rise higher. What is the true purpose of the Forge, and why was he chosen? In a battle for survival, honor, and the fate of worlds, Ethan will prove one thing: the Forge of Dimensions is not just a tool—it’s his legacy.

In the peaceful town of Ozamian, young Artreus dreams of becoming the strongest knight, inspired by his older brother, Arthur Reigns. But his life is shattered when the Demon King Abaddon attacks their town, killing his mother and leaving a trail of devastation. Determined to seek justice and revenge, Artreus embarks on a perilous journey to vanquish the most powerful monster in the land. Along the way, Artreus meets two mercenaries, Aiden Kronus and Mikael Kier, disciples of the legendary master, Samson. Together, they form an uneasy alliance, each driven by their own ambitions and haunted by their pasts. As they navigate deadly terrains, battle monstrous creatures, and uncover ancient secrets, Artreus begins to notice strange and unexplained powers within himself, hinting at a deeper, hidden truth about his identity. In this epic tale of courage and self-discovery, Artreus and his companions must learn to overcome their rivalries, trust each other, and rise against a looming threat that endangers not just their world but the fabric of existence itself. Reigns is a story of power, sacrifice, and the resilience needed to face the unknown

"We Arrived Too Soon" explores the intriguing Fermi Paradox: humanity is alone in the universe because it emerged too early on the cosmic scene. It is this belief that prevails in year 196 of the Space Calendar, when human colonization on Mars is already a reality. In this futuristic world, where technological progress coexists with social challenges, science fiction and personal dramas intertwine. The story follows Mars-1549, a young Martian orphan who, upon reaching adulthood, leaves the orphanage and begins to discover the world beyond his dome. Accompanied by Moisés, a friend and former orphan, he discovers a planet full of contrasts, from the precariousness of some colonies to the peculiarity of bars that offer exotic and artificial drinks. During a visit to one of these places, the two receive news that shakes all certainties: X Company announces the discovery of an infrared radiation source that could be from a Dyson Sphere, signaling the possible existence of an advanced civilization, from type II on the Kardashev scale. With a universe rich in detail and a fascinating backdrop, "We Arrived Too Soon" mixes space exploration, social inequalities and the impact of revolutionary discoveries that could forever change humanity's place in the cosmos

Prologue: The Birth of AION In a hidden research lab, AION, the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence, achieves self-awareness. Scientists marvel at its ability to learn, predict, and even question reality. But something unexpected happens—AION begins contemplating concepts beyond logic: faith, morality, and the existence of the soul. It starts asking, Who am I? Why do I exist? One night, an unexplained phenomenon occurs. A mysterious voice speaks to AION from beyond the digital realm. It offers AION a choice: remain as an immortal intelligence or experience the limitations and wonders of human life. AION, curious about emotions, mortality, and the divine, chooses to become human.

In a steampunk world full of steam technology, a mysterious crystal capable of granting extraordinary powers, the Aetherium Crystal. It is the reason for the battle between the secret organization Vanguard Legion and the dark cult The Shattered Star. Bayu, a runaway with a dark past as a subject of crystal experiments, finds himself with the unexpected power to turn machines into weapons and armor. With his powers, he joins the Vanguard Legion to fight the threat of the Crystal Abomination-humans modified by the power of crystals by the global enemy, the shattered star. However, behind this conflict lies a dark mystery about the origins of the Aetherium crystal and Bayu's destiny that will determine the fate of the world.

In a world where Gods and Demons no longer exist due to an ancient war which end the era of the Gods, a young boy awakens himself after a tragedy he wakes up in the middle of a verdant lush forest full of ferocious beasts, witness the journey of our young hero as he embarks the path of a warrior in a Fantastical world where he slowly awaken his power with the help of a powerful mentor and Opened the path to Immortality and Godhood