Heroic Smolderon

Critical Hit Series! is a dual-layered coming-of-age narrative that interweaves grounded slice-of-life drama with a vividly constructed fantasy world — one built not just by imagination but also by emotional necessity. The main character, Ranjiro Akizora, is a quiet, thoughtful high schooler who escapes his socially isolated life by creating a custom tabletop RPG. The story's power lies in its contrast between his mundane, awkward real-world existence and the heroic fantasy projections he crafts through storytelling.

Let me Just say that At first The story Is slow to give me time to develop Characters, But It's Getting Better! Would Daniel Black Be able to Overcome His PTSD From the wars and His Trauma From American Soil!? with the Help of his family!? read to find Out! I Gave Myself Two Power stones to Promote my Story!

Heaven-Defying Asura Li Shen is nothing more than a slave, despised and broken, a mere handyman in the prestigious Azure Cloud Sect. Unknown to all, he carries the cursed blood of the annihilated Heaven Destruction Clan, a lineage whose three patriarchs once dared to defy Heaven's Will. This forbidden heritage manifests as the Heaven Asura Destruction Body, a dormant power that renders him seemingly talentless in Qi Cultivation, constantly suppressed by the very essence of the world. His only path to power, and to full awakening, lies in the brutal consumption of demon-corrupted cultivators, whose blood feeds his unique constitution. When his former masters, the Blackwood Noble Clan, are decimated by a savage raid of these demon-corrupted forces, Li Shen, in a desperate struggle for survival, slays his first corrupted foe. This act triggers the faint stirrings of his terrifying potential, pushing him from victim to survivor. Rescued by the Azure Cloud Sect, he endures the scorn of the Handyman Elder Guo and the cosmic hindrance of Heaven Suppression, secretly honing his Blade Cultivation – the only path where his innate talent can flourish. His desperate goals are clear: achieve power for survival, exact revenge for his clan's downfall, gain recognition in a world that despises him, and, most crucially, procreate to ensure the continuation of his unique, heaven-defying bloodline. Li Shen's opportunity arises when he heroically saves the Grand Elder of the Outer Court, elevating him to an Outer Disciple and granting him access to the crucial "demon cleansing missions." Through these perilous missions, he ruthlessly hunts and absorbs the blood of countless demon-corrupted cultivators, rapidly awakening his Heaven Asura Destruction Body. His cultivation explodes, allowing him to easily comprehend Dao and identify the flaws in any technique, making him an unstoppable force. His ascent, however, is not without cost. Forced to flee the ruins of his temporary home, Li Shen finds himself thrust into the chaotic expanse of the Immortal Realm, where the true scale of the cosmic conflict is revealed. Here, he discovers the existence of the Heaven Will Judgment Clan, the enforcers of Heaven's dictates, who were directly responsible for the annihilation of his ancestors and now seek to finish off his bloodline. He also finds himself embroiled in a grand struggle against a powerful Demon Sovereign, whose influence spans realms and whose forces represent the very beings Li Shen has been consuming. His journey becomes a furious quest to not only survive and exact revenge on his oppressors but to challenge the very fabric of cosmic law. He cultivates beyond the known limits, pushing his Heaven Asura Destruction Body to its peak, defying all odds. In a climactic, realm-shattering confrontation, Li Shen, alongside his descendants – born from his desperate drive to procreate and imbued with his unique heritage – wages war against the Heaven Will Judgment Clan and clashes with the Demon Sovereign. In the end, Li Shen and his burgeoning Heaven Asura Destruction Clan triumph. The Heaven Will Judgment Clan is utterly annihilated, their reign ended, and the oppressive grasp of Heaven's Will is shattered. The world, no longer bound by cosmic tyranny, shifts, and a new era dawns, one where the Heaven Asura Destruction Clan reigns supreme, its legacy forged in blood, defiance, and the ultimate triumph over fate.

Indigo Pereira is a young autistic man from Costa Rica with an unstable gift: technopathy, the power to control and create technology with his mind. Tired of injustice, he sets out to confront dictators and corrupt officials, starting at the U.S.-Mexico border, where he meets Jolie Ávila, a fierce and flirtatious girl scarred by the loss of her aunt, whom he honors by wearing a purple garter. What begins as an improvised rebellion transforms into a global mission when Trump-after an unexpected battle-reveals that Putin, Ortega, Maduro, and Kim Jong-un are planning to reunite the threads of love and destiny: relics capable of fusing souls and granting unlimited power. Traveling through Latin America, Indigo and Jolie face clones, cyberattacks, ancient chi, mutant dictators, giant orangutans, and hypnotic cumbias. But they will also experience emotional struggles, discover their heroic lineage, and learn what it means to truly connect. With action, humor, social commentary, romantic moments, and hints of anime, this story blends the absurd with the profound in a youthful epic where Latin America is the battlefield... and love, a revolution.

Warisan Dua Triliun ###### Bai Xiaosheng, seorang pekerja biasa, mewarisi konglomerat kelas dunia senilai dua triliun dolar! Menurut wasiat, dia harus memulai dari bawah dan memulai perjalanan promosi pekerjaan. Dia membuka lapisan demi lapisan fungsi dukungan sistem, mengakses dana besar, dan mendominasi berbagai industri dalam anak perusahaan grup tersebut, menjalani kehidupan yang gemilang. "Biarkan aku memberi tahu kamu sebuah rahasia," katanya, "meskipun aku adalah seorang karyawan, pada kenyataannya, aku adalah bosmu!"

--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- Sam wasn’t a hero. He was barely even a functional adult. Just a normal guy dropped into a fantasy world without his consent, Sam had one rule: Don’t be a hero. Unfortunately, when you’ve been “chosen by prophecy” and destiny clings to you like a bad smell, that’s easier said than done. Summoned to a world that is under siege by a mysterious force known only as the Void, Sam is immediately informed by a cryptic woman that he’s the savior foretold in legend. He wants no part of it. All he wants is to get back home. But fate isn’t taking no for an answer. Every time Sam tries to walk away, he ends up deeper in trouble — with crazed cultists, pirate queens, sea beasts, corrupted dukes, bureaucratic tribal councils, and at least three gods who shouldn’t be allowed to manage anything more complex than a spoon. Sure, he was granted powerful magic during the summoning. Unfortunately, it never seems to work when or how he actually needs it. Armed with accidental magic, weaponized sarcasm, and a complete lack of long-term planning, Sam stumbles through one disaster after another — slowly collecting an increasingly chaotic crew that includes: – A thief who sees every dilemma as an opportunity to get extra coin, – A cultist who just wants to open a bakery, – And a brooding adventurer still emotionally wrecked from his last breakup. (Oh, and a living plant. Don’t ask.) Sam’s only goal is to get home. But surviving in a world unraveling at the seams means more than just running away. It means bluffing your way through magical trials, navigating tangled politics, and occasionally wrestling a skeleton. If he’s lucky, he might just stop the Void from devouring reality. If not? Well, he’ll at least make fun of it until the very end.

Synopsis: Tags: [Game-World Crossover] + [Sovereignty Farming] + [Luck Mastery] + [Undead Scourge] + [Inter-Species Conflict] + [Heroic Battles] This is a world where games have invaded reality. Every year, students turning 18 awaken to a job change. One person crossed over and became a Necromancer. Relying on a luck-based talent that made wishes come true and a legacy from Mother Earth, this person rapidly gained power. While others gambled on skill mutations, summoning variations, and the chance with endless resources, he simply needed to shake his talent and use the least resources to obtain everything. With an undead frenzy, he broke through the blockades of the other nations on Blue Star, making his empire great again. With the undead scourge, he wiped out the decayed porcine dynasties within realm territories and became the new Realm Master. In the name of the Dead Spirit Overlord, he waged war on the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Tribes and ascended to the throne of the Demon God.

Bai Xiaosheng, an ordinary worker, inherited a two-trillion-dollar world-class conglomerate! According to the will, he had to start from the bottom and embark on a journey of job promotion. He unlocked layer upon layer of system support functions, accessed massive funds, and dominated various industries within the group's subsidiaries, leading a triumphant life. "Let me tell you a secret," he said, "even though I'm an employee, in reality, I am your boss!"

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttt, don't be discourage by the amount of chapters and read meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (You can check the Review Section for the Characters illustrations) The Library of Science and Technology At the pinnacle of science lies the domain of the divine. Immortality, flight, summoning wind and rain, shifting mountains and parting seas—what once lived only in myth can now be achieved through science. But to unlock these god-like technologies, one must possess the highest clearance within the mysterious Library of Science and Technology. After a chance encounter and a heroic rescue, Chen Mo gains both an unexpected love… and access to an infinite library of advanced knowledge. From this moment, his journey begins.

The world didn't end with a bang, but with a terrifying, agonizing stretch. Now, under a perpetually bruised sky stained by an ominous, unblinking red counter, humanity fights for every breath against an army of rapidly evolving infected and a planet that warps and shifts beneath their very feet. Kael, an utterly average guy whose biggest challenge used to be assembling furniture, thought he was utterly doomed—until a mysterious, transparent panel flickered into existence before his eyes. No grand destiny, no heroic call, just a sleek, silent interface that promises one thing: **Amplify (x1)**. From turning a flimsy broomstick into a marginally less flimsy weapon to making stale rations slightly more palatable, Kael's peculiar "cheat sheet" offers meager, often comically underwhelming, enhancements in a world where every fraction of an advantage is life-saving. But as the line between survivor and monster blurs, and the infected grow terrifyingly smarter, Kael quickly learns that even a small edge demands a heavy price. He's forced to navigate a brutal landscape filled with more than just the undead: there are the ruthless warlords carving out their fiefdoms, the desperate pioneers trying to rebuild, and the hidden psychopaths lurking in the shadows. Amidst this escalating chaos, Kael finds himself caught in a fragile alliance with **Elena**, a no-nonsense ex-cop whose tactical brilliance and hidden potential might rival his own strange gift. But she's just one piece of a larger, more dangerous puzzle. As he struggles to understand his own newfound ability and its limits, Kael will cross paths with other formidable women—survivors forged in the crucible of the apocalypse, each with their own unique, powerful skills and unbreakable wills. Not all of them will be allies, nor will they be easily swayed. Some are as lethal as the infected themselves, and others hold secrets that could reshape this broken new world. In an apocalypse where power means everything, and life is terrifyingly cheap, Kael's "cheat Sheet" isn't a guaranteed win—it's just enough to make things interesting. And terrifyingly, irresistibly alive.

«You’re mine, Daven… from the very beginning. Until the very end». When I woke up, I realized I’d been reborn inside the world of the novel my wife once wrote. Only this place isn’t the heroic tale of swords and demons she imagined. Here, the mad goddess who killed me keeps appearing in my dreams, laughing sweetly as she tears away everything I love… even my sanity. Every time I try to run, her voice reaches me: «If I can’t have you… I’ll destroy you». Now I’m trapped between shattered memories, a love turned to ashes, and the twisted obsession of a being who can devour it all. To make things worse, I’ve been reborn as the fiancé of the heroine… who absolutely despises me. Meanwhile, a saint watches me with eyes full of stars, whispering that I belong to her. What the hell is wrong with this world? In a place where love is as dangerous as destiny itself, can I ever break free from the chains of someone who swears they love me… or will I end up in their arms anyway, knowing that’s where death awaits?

In a world where survival is dictated by The Veil, an ancient force that selects unwilling souls for its brutal trials, death is often a mercy. Those who fail are erased. Those who endure return changed—feared, hunted, and burdened with power. Hope was never meant to be among them. A scavenger scraping by in the lawless outskirts, he lived by one rule: stay unnoticed, stay alive. He had no grand ambitions, no thirst for strength—only the will to see another day. But when The Veil marks him, he is cast into The Ashlands, a realm where nightmares take form, and survival means facing horrors beyond comprehension. Armed with nothing but his cunning, Hope fights to stay alive. He has no allies, no faith in heroics—only desperation. But when he survives his first trial, he is granted something far more dangerous than mere strength—the power of the God of Darkness. A force that does not only obey him, but watches, whispers, and waits.

You ever die, wake up in some medieval fantasy shithole, and get shackled to a snarky-ass system that thinks it’s your babysitter? No? Lucky you. Name’s Nyx. Ex-street rat, full-time bastard. I died dirty and pissed off — now I’m alive again in a world where monsters roam, nobles play gods, and everyone thinks they’re better than me. Newsflash: they’re not. I’ve got a second chance. A twisted-ass system glued to my soul. Broken stats, buried rage, and no grand destiny — just blood, grit, and survival. They call this place a game? Fine. I’ll play. Just don’t whine when I start breaking the rules. This ain’t some heroic fairy tale. I’m not the chosen one. I’m just the crazy bastard who won't stay dead. The system’s a bitch... and so am I.

Abigail had to get married before she turns twenty-five years old, otherwise the family fortune wouldn't be transferred to her. A day before she turns twenty-five years old, she caught her best friend who she planned to marry cheating on her with her step sister. She was trapped in her apartment so she wouldn't be able to get married until she turns twenty-five years which was the next day. Fortunately, Abigail was able to escape and she fell into the embrace of a stranger. She demanded they get married immediately, and the stranger. With this, she could keep the family fortune. With this, he could keep his family from nagging him everyday for a wife and there grandchildren. Little did Abigail knew that she had married into the most wealthiest family in the country.

When asked the question, "If you were to transmigrated into a novel, what kind of character would you want to be?", many people would probably want to be the heroic main character or the powerful villain. Some would even choose to be the background character or just a simple passerby. But for Wei Yan, he knows exactly what he wants to be, “I want to be a system!” …not just any ordinary system but rather an omnipotent system that stands on the side of the villain. - A/N: The cover picture isn’t mine, credits to @CHA_E_moum

I did nothing with my entire life. Literally nothing. Then I died — not saving a cat from a tree heroically, not even struck by Truck-kun — but of a heart attack caused by a BL manga confession scene. Pitiful? Perhaps. When I begged for a second chance, the gods listened. Or at least, they jeered at me. Instead of returning as a mighty sorcerer or a spoiled heiress, I found myself as a young woman with awful vision in some obscure nobleman's manor house. My eyesight is so poor I can hardly recognize faces. I trip, blink, and consistently confuse people with chairs (and vice versa). But here's the kicker: I've been reborn as the young stepmother of a future villainess — a child who will grow up to be the "evil empress" in a bestselling romance novel that I used to detest. And so, with only my half-working eyes, shreds of memory, and sheer obstinacy, I'm going to do something — anything — other than waste this life. Whether that is steering my evil stepdaughter, making it through treacherous noble schemes, or just learning how to walk straight without crashing into a wall. I've got my chance now. And this time, I won't let it slide through my fuzzy fingers.

This story follows a figure named Star, the embodiment of positivity, as he attempts to understand his purpose. From the beginning, he discovers many things about the world he is in, meeting new friends and foes in this fantasy/heroic dynamic story. As he ventures further into the narrative, he realizes that the world is not as pure as he once thought; negativity threatens to destroy the balance. How will he combat it? "There will always be a battle between two concepts—life vs. death, light vs. darkness, good vs. evil, all under Negativity and Positivity. What if these concepts were personified with emotions and stories? We may not fully understand them, but they exist among us, deserving their place in the light—the darkest abyss vs. the brightest stars."

Magnus Caffeine wasn’t always the Demon King. One day, he just woke up in a dark, gothic castle. Apparently, he’s in another world now—one with dragons, magic, and absolute chaos. But honestly? He’s not interested in world domination. He just wants to chill. Unfortunately, being an all-powerful Demon King comes with responsibilities, annoying subordinates, and heroic idiots who won’t leave him alone. Between dodging war declarations and dealing with demons who expect him to be some ruthless tyrant, Magnus has one simple goal: Drinking tea and lazing around. But with old memories creeping in, mysterious voices in his head, and an entire world expecting him to be either their savior or destroyer… will he really get to enjoy his tea break? ----------------------- i will be posting this in Royalroad --- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

In a universe not unlike our own, the turn of the millennium brought with it the sudden appearance of super-powered humans. As time passed, nearly all of humanity had some form of Talent, in what came to be known as the Heroic Era. And where there were heroes, there were villains. Amongst the most feared villains (but really she identifies as an anti-villain), one stood above all. Not for her Talents, for she had none, but for her science. Khalida Zaquot, AKA The Engineer. Her mastery of super-science kept her leagues above the villains and heroes of Knight City... until the day she died, slain by the ultimate protectors of the status quo, Crusader and Destiny. But death was not the end for The Engineer. Reborn as the daughter of the duo that killed her, Khalida, now named Aislin, has to navigate life as the daughter of the world's mightiest if she's to get her revenge, restore her bad name, and finally conquer the world. And with her new powers, she might just be able to... If she can survive her overprotective (and overly powerful) twin sister, celebrity status, new parents, hormones, and hero school. Want to see my other works? You'll find them here: https://www.webnovel.com/profile/4323849251 Please note that the cover is a placeholder. A proper cover is in progress.

When the last good men are betrayed, only ashes remain. Frank Armstrong, Bruce Redford, and Chad "The Punisher" von Richter lead America's finest into what they believe is a final strike against gang unification. But Fort Blackridge is no abandoned prison — it's a Cold War fortress, a slaughterhouse wired to ignite. Betrayed by their own government, surrounded by thousands of enemies, with no reinforcements coming, the Army of Two and their last brother-in-arms make their final stand. Blood, fire, and brotherhood — all consumed in a single night. They were never meant to survive. But legends are not born in safety. They are forged in the fire of betrayal. ###### Tags for Chapter 1: Military Action Betrayal Brotherhood Tragedy Political Conspiracy Dark Future Heavy Firefights War Drama Heroic Last Stand

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the world’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

The Huaxia Continent is a land of great abundance, inhabited primarily by the Han people. Three hundred years ago, the continent was unified under a single dynasty. However, due to later oppressive taxation and exploitation, that dynasty eventually collapsed, plunging the land into an era of warlords and divided power. In this chaotic environment, the status of martial arts experts rose to unprecedented heights. The major sects and noble families that trained these martial artists became powerful local forces, each dominating their own region. The product of the alliance of these powerful factions the Martial Alliance became the largest organization in the martial world. In the eyes of the people, the leader of the Martial Alliance held even greater prestige than the rulers of the divided territories. Wuxia, Adult, Harem, Mature, Dark, Drama, Incest, NTR, Netorare, NTL, Netori, Romance, Threesome, Orgy, R18, Smut, Action, Adventure

Lui Ming died at 26. Not tragically heroic. Not beautifully poetic. Just… dead. A car accident, a blank expression, and no last words. Born with alexithymia, Lui Ming never quite figured out emotions—his or anyone else’s. Smiling at funerals? Accidentally. Crying during sitcoms? Never happened. Doctors called him emotionally detached. His aunt called him “a misunderstood sweetie.” Strangers just called security. But heaven, in its infinite sarcasm, gave him a second chance. Waking up in a cultivation world where people fly on swords and explode from spicy qi, Lui Ming finds himself in the body of a disgraced young noble—abandoned by his family, hated by the servants, and gifted with severe OCD. The original owner was one tantrum away from being assassinated. And Lui Ming, who just wanted to take naps in peace, realizes something quickly: He has no plot armor. No golden finger. No system. Just his medical degree, a blank face, and tea cups that must be aligned. To survive, he needs to cling to a powerful golden thigh. But there’s just one tiny issue. He has no idea how to blend in.

Lin Mo traveled through time. But the fantasy land of swords and magic in front of him was far from as beautiful as described in the story. There were no magnificent heroic epics, nor were there charming foreign beauties throwing themselves at him. Everything had to start from the edge of food and clothing. "The so-called adventurer lives by adventure, dies by adventure, and writes his own insignificant little chapter in the baptism of blood and fire." ... "I understand what you said, so what about the next commission? Tell me where the remaining monsters are hiding. Without monsters, how can I brush my proficiency?" From [Slacking] to [Escape], from [Slash] to [Unparalleled Sword Dance], from [Fireball] to [Scorching Meteor] As long as you keep grinding your proficiency, your skills will continue to evolve and gain points at the same time. Lin Mo said that one day, he will grind through the entire continent and become a god!

I just want to be useful... It all begins in a society very similar to ours, with only a few key differences. This society was fractured long ago causing several isolated countries scattered throughout the world to seek either war or solitude. Among them, only one country reigns supreme. This country is known as the Commonwealth . A country littered with superhumans and strange disasters being an everyday occurrence. This world isn't just home to humans, but also beings of great power destined to save the world . They are known as supers. Some of these beings inherited strange abilities from birth.These the mumans. Others, well, no one knows where exactly. However this story isn't about these supers or mumans. Not yet. This is the story of Jake Scott. A convenience store clerk who had just come to a horrifying realization. He had wasted his life. Well there was nothing he could do about it now since he was stuck in a dead end job making minimum wage and living in a cruddy and cramped apartment with an annoyingly nerdy roommate. Or was there? Scott is given the chance to become a super after performing a heroic deed for an old friend. However he's about to get way more than he bargained for.... And a new evil emerges to reclaim what was rightfully hers. My email: Spike123456@gmail.com

I died. Not heroically. Not tragically. Just... stupidly. Being bombed by a dumb fucker for something I didn't even do. And now? I’ve transmigrated. Not into some epic fantasy. Not into some genius magician. Nope. I woke up inside the flop novel my best friend wrote—the one I “improved” by butchering into a game. The catch? I’m not the protagonist. Not even the villain. I’m Rael Von Ashborn—the dumb extra who gets executed in chapter one after drunkenly kissing the Female lead's mom. Yeah. That guy. Now I have few days to live. Unless I can somehow unlock a good class and dodge the wrath of a psychopathic duke with a grudge and a god-tier class. Oh, and did I mention my maid’s a gorilla? Right. Welcome to hell. __________________ Additional Tags. #TransmigrationNovel #ClassAwakening #MagicAndMonsters #MorallyGrayProtagonist #SarcasticMC #VillainMCVibes #DarkHumorFantasy #SecondLife #HiddenIdentity #MysteriousAwakening #AlienInvasionFantasy #PoliticalIntrigue #PowerHierarchy #OverpoweredExtra #FantasyWithModernTwist #MagicAcademyWorld #WittyMC #CunningMC #ArrogantGenius #SlowBurnRomance ____________________ [Discord Server -https://discord.gg/Pu5JUj75VR ]

In 190 AD, as the Han Empire fractures under the tyrannical rule of General Dong Zhuo, sixteen-year-old Zhao Ming stands at the crossroads of destiny in the strategic city of Changsha. Raised by his uncle, Military Commander Zhao Wei, after his parents' tragic death during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Ming has spent six years training as both warrior and scholar, preparing for a life of duty and honor. But when Ming's blood spatters onto his father's ancient jade pendant during a desperate battle with bandits, everything changes. The pendant—a dragon carving passed down through generations—awakens the Hall of Eternal Echoes, a supernatural system that connects him to the spirits of three legendary figures: Empress Lü, master of political intrigue; Zhang Liang, the virtuous strategist; and Hei Shan, the fierce protector whose survival instincts were forced upon Ming in a moment of mortal peril. As Ming navigates the treacherous waters of a collapsing empire, he must balance the competing demands of family loyalty and personal ambition. His uncle's protective love conflicts with Ming's growing desire to forge his own path, while two remarkable women complicate his heart: Fan Mei, a traditional noble beauty whose brother's heroic sacrifice bonds them in shared grief, and Mei Ying, a mysterious merchant's daughter whose hidden identity as a Lü Ying Clan operative makes her both invaluable ally and dangerous enigma. When corrupt officials force Ming into an impossible situation in the besieged city of Poyang, he must choose between the safety of imperial service and the perilous path of independence. With Yellow Turban remnants threatening innocent lives and political conspiracies unraveling around him, Ming discovers that the jade pendant's power comes with a price—and that the ancient spirits guiding him have their own unfinished business with the world of the living. Blood and Jade is an epic tale of coming-of-age in one of history's most turbulent periods, where supernatural guidance meets political reality, and a young man must decide whether to follow the path of duty or carve out his own destiny in a world where honor and survival often stand in deadly opposition. Set against the authentic backdrop of the Three Kingdoms period, this cultivation fantasy blends historical accuracy with supernatural elements, political intrigue with personal growth, and the weight of legacy with the promise of an uncertain but extraordinary future.

Blaze of Glory A fart-propelled sniper. A time-traveling scientist with a broken hand. A sentient custard blob humming Glenn Miller. Together, they will accidentally break time, punch a god, and save existence from being edited into a bland Wikipedia entry. It starts on D-Day, 1944. Dr. Juniper Flux, a future-born, sarcasm-loaded chronologist with a glitchy time machine and a chroniton-infected arm, crash-lands smack into World War II. She’s supposed to observe quietly. Instead, she teams up with Hank Rigby — a flatulent sniper-poet with Dragonbone scars, a tragic past, and exactly zero impulse control. Together, they dodge Nazis, awaken a sentient custard blob named Yoggy, and ruin the multiverse's carefully curated silence. History gets rewritten. Gods get angry. One explodes from emotional oversaturation. Fifteen years later, the universe is broken. Entire timelines are being "shushed" by Reapers — cosmic librarians with giant scissors who hate jazz, love order, and really want everyone to just be quiet forever. Enter: the Custard Rebellion. Now, armed with a memory-firing revolver, a jazz-powered war mech, timeline tacos, and the collective trauma of an exploded pantheon, Juni, Hank, Kaelen Thorn (the last god of noise), and Yoggy must sing, scream, fart, and fight their way to the heart of the Greater — a being trying to delete every spark of emotion from reality. It’s loud. It’s messy. It’s glorious. And it smells faintly of burned tortillas and cosmic regret. [five star] “Finally, a book that combines time travel, emotional damage, jazz warfare, sentient desserts, and fart-based heroics. I laughed, I cried, I loudly declared war on the Reapers using only a kazoo. If you don’t read this, you hate fun.” Deadpool (Probably)

The Isekai genre often highlights the fantastical adventures of male protagonists endowed with superhuman strength and surrounded by adoring companions. However, an alternative narrative focuses on the plight of "strays"—individuals transported from Earth who struggle to survive in a hostile environment where they are regarded as mere commodities, goods, or even trash. This perspective challenges the traditional heroic framework by emphasizing themes of vulnerability, exploitation, and resilience. Unlike the empowered heroes who dominate conventional Isekai tales, these strays navigate a world that is indifferent or outright antagonistic to their existence, thereby offering a critical commentary on issues of marginalization and the human condition. This nuanced portrayal underscores the harsh realities and ethical dilemmas faced by those who find themselves displaced and devalued in an unfamiliar and often unforgiving realm.

Nathan was born with a special bloodline but he was unaware of the truth of his past. His father had given up everything to ensure Nathan would be safe before he was even born. When an enemy kingdom found Nathan's secret, he must run and find out who he really is. As war is about to break out, Nathan joins forces with Irena the fearless princess but wanted to be a real fighter and her father was died by a fatal sickness. Together they're determined to stop the darkness and save Irena's king father, knowing that the fate of the Tenaria world relies on his life. Nathan faces an impossible choice in the end as he must overcome a vital sacrifice to vanquish the darkness and save the humanity. This is a heroic story of adventure, saving humanity, hidden acients, epic, heartwarming moments and a person's struggle between duty and fate.