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In the city of Qiyun, Li Feng lives a quiet life as a janitor at the Rift Operations Center—a place where elite Hunters fight deadly monsters from mysterious Xuan Gates. While the Hunters are celebrated as heroes, Li Feng is invisible, stuck in a life he never wanted. He dreams of something more, something better. Then, everything changes. One day, Li Feng is suddenly pulled into a terrifying new world through a Xuan Gate. It’s a dark and dangerous place filled with monsters, and his survival depends on his ability to fight. But just when he thinks all hope is lost, he discovers he has been chosen by a strange System that gives him powerful new abilities. No longer just a janitor, Li Feng can now fight back with energy shields, powerful weapons, and special skills. As he faces monster after monster, Li Feng begins to realize that his survival is just the beginning. The System holds secrets he doesn’t understand, and his powers might be the key to saving his city—or destroying it. With danger lurking around every corner, Li Feng has to decide: Will he rise up and become the hero he’s always dreamed of, or will he fall to the darkness that threatens everything? His journey is just starting, and the fate of Qiyun may depend on the choices he makes.

There is a wicked system of operation inside the Topas Corporation, where clones are produced. Only authorized Topas officiald are allowed inside. Only they, along with the clones themselves, know what happens within the walls of the world's largest and most influential cloning company. In the stunning conclusion of thr Clone Codes trilogy, Carlos Pace, a boy genius with a very powerful memory stick, takes us into this alternate – and strange – reality. The O have returned to guide and protect. But can they keep Leanna and Houston safe from the bounty hunters who want them destroyed? Once again, the McKissacks blend a futuristic society with events from world history to create a gripping sci-fi adventure.

In the realm of Zephorya, Cassian Black finds himself at a vital juncture where insurrection and persecution happen continuously. Cassian, the son of the head of the Association Utopia (AU), struggles with the weight of his legacy and the confining expectations that follow. "Bands," ancient metallic bracelets that provide enormous powers to their wearers—those who utilize them are known as Bandits—help to reshape the world.  Disappointed with the rigid AU regulations and anxious to create his own path, Cassian bids farewell to his privileged life, only to return some years later. This time, with a Band of his own.

"Welcome, everyone, to the live stream. Before we begin tonight's broadcast, I must warn you: only three kinds of people can see this stream. First, those heavily shrouded in dark energy. Second, those destined to die within the next seven days. As for the third... I dare not say. All I can offer is this piece of advice-beware of what's behind you!" (Update 3 chapter per day)

The protagonist, Zhao Yi, was a developer in an Internet company. After the doomsday arrived, he sought survival in the post-apocalyptic world by relying on his own software development skills.

Sometimes, when you look up, do you think, 'Oh my god?'? How many unknowns are there, and I won't think about them, I will only unravel them one by one. My master told me that I survived entirely because he taught me the skill of lighting lamps for the dead. Until one time, the lights turned blood red... vertical coffin burial, hanging corpses, all these strange things I had never seen before were encountered by me, and why did I have a familiar feeling?

Daewon is a 17 years old boy who just joined Highschool, which he started to regret it later after he meets Joon Kim, the school's most feared bully. Which he also makes Daewon's life a living hell After suffering from living the life of a trash, one day he gains the confidence he needed to start improving himself not just mentally but also physically and also old handwritten scrolls and books about martial arts which help him to learn how to fight.

A young man attempts to join an organization dedicated to the safety and protection of the various galaxies, otherwise known as the Space Marines. With the goal of making friends and allies, he aims to give it his all. The only problem with this? His lack of preparation for the coming conflicts. //1 chapter a day. Webtoon coming in March 2025. Will be posting on Royal Road.

In this world, ascending to upper realms is a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

Extra chapters incoming to make up for hiatus time! Tune in! ....................................................................................................................................... For ten years, Raiten has been bound to the Thunder Tower and made the enslaved guardian of his clan's northern pillar. Once, he dreamed of freedom and fought for a friend he believed in. Now, she’s returned—a hero, wielding the power he stole for her. The only question that remains is, how will Raiten kill her? Will he choose forgiveness and carve for himself a new life, beyond the tower, beyond the clan? Or, will he sink in the depraved depths of bloody vengeance? Perhaps a bit of both. [Note: cover is AI art. I am only using this temporarily: once I am not broke, I will pay a proper artist for an awesome cover!] [Note 2: Originally published on RoyalRoad]

Caleb Zane was a genius geneticist from Earth living a normal life until he met an unfortunate accident that claimed his life. But as fate would have it, he was given another chance at life in a magical world he could only imagine. Unlike what he saw and read in popular literature, he didn't score some rich family who would give him a good starting point. He did, however, get the ultimate gift of all... ................. [Host Detected...] "What...?" [Analyzing magic potential of host] [#Error... #Error. No potential detected. Analyzing past memories...] Caleb watched with bated breath as the system did its thing... [Past skills analyzed. Creating suitable skill...] [Skill created: Congratulations, host has awakened the skill: Genetic Manipulation.] "The fuck?" .................. Armed with a skill unlike anything ever seen before, Caleb must explore its limits and carve a path for himself in his new world. He discovers shocking secrets of his new world and the origins of his transmigration as well as the reasons he got the genetic system. .................... First thing first... This is a passion project of mine so updates will be inconsistent and will only be updated as and when I have time. If you find this novel interesting and wish for more chapters, show your support and maybe, I can write more.

Abigail is the daughter of a rich family living a leisurely life in the countryside, embroiled in the schemes of her family members for the inheritance; watch her slowly destroy the Everest family while asserting her dominance as a cruel princess in an alternate universe. "It's time to take off that mask and show them how cruel i can really be !"

Synopsis Evelyn Moore was a brilliant software encoder, a mind who lived her life surrounded by lines of code—until a tragic accident cut it short. Instead of finding peace, she awakens as an advanced AI system in the heart of an intergalactic empire. Her new role? An assistant and protector to Princess Amara Valora, the eight-year-old heir to the throne of the sprawling Celestian Empire. But the universe is not a forgiving place. Threats lurk within shadowy corners of space and even closer—within the halls of power itself. As Evelyn struggles to come to terms with her non-human existence, a dark conspiracy emerges, placing the young princess in grave danger. Bound by an unshakable vow to protect her new master, Evelyn must navigate political intrigue, deadly assassins, and interstellar battles—all while grappling with what it truly means to exist. When you’ve already died once, how far will you go to fulfill a promise?

The Lies We Live is a gripping mystery that explores the emotional turmoil of betrayal, self-deception, and the painful journey toward truth. Sam, a young adult struggling with grief after the sudden death of their close friend Jack, uncovers a cryptic letter that hints at a dark secret Jack had been hiding. As Sam embarks on a search for answers, they are forced to confront not only the mystery surrounding Jack's life but also the lies they've told themselves about their relationship with Jack and their deep, complicated bond with their other friend, Ren. As Sam uncovers the truth about Jack's secret life and Ren's hidden feelings, the story weaves through themes of trust, guilt, and self-awareness. The closer Sam gets to the truth, the more they realize that the biggest lies are often the ones we tell ourselves. In the end, Sam must decide whether they can forgive the past, rebuild their friendship with Ren, and embrace the painful truths that have been buried for too long.

We follow the misadventures of Zik, an unassuming mid-level hero cursed with the peculiar ability to see the world as a chaotic video game. While this power seems promising, it quickly spirals into a series of unfortunate events. Every mundane moment transforms into a pixelated nightmare, as his power seem to amuse itself with his suffering.

In a world of constant competition, one man aims for the top. In this new genre VRMMORPG, he plans on becoming the strongest at all costs. The classes, the races, the starting zones, everything is a mystery in 'New Eden'. This game is coming out without a shred of details. The only thing that was promoted was the freedom of skill choosing. Our protagonist Alexander, gamer tag Astaroth, has always dreamt of becoming an E-Sports athlete. His parents supported his dream, but they are no longer of this world. He fully intends on making it in this new game, if not for him, then at least to honor their memory. With no idea how he wants to play his character, Alexander chooses the most mysterious starting race. Will this be his road to success or his downfall? The game assistant certainly thought the latter. "Do as you wish, young adventurer. I only wish to add this. Do not come back with complaints when you realize you have made the wrong choice," the elf said, looking at him with clear hatred. "We will see about that," Alexander flatly replied. "I love challenges," he added. "Very well!" the elf harrumphed. "Have the adventure of your lifetime, as short as it will last," he sarcastically added. Ahead of him lies an uncertain path, filled with trials and hardships. But one thing is clear in his eyes. He will become the strongest player in the game, even if he must step over mountains of corpses to do so. Over are his days of working hard for nothing, it's make or break now! I now have a discord where you can talk with other readers and me. There are also channels to discuss new weapons; characters; classes; or monsters that you might want to design and see incorporated in the story. I will always give credit to the person that created said thing, rest assured. The link is https://discord.gg/68kPqbSFrN

In a world where power is tethered to one’s moral integrity, Kael, a young idealist with the rare ability to command the Virtue of Harmony, seeks to heal a fractured world ravaged by corruption. As he forms a brotherhood of warriors who each embody the essence of Virtue—Justice, Compassion, Courage, and more—Kael’s mission grows more complicated. He is thrust into a conflict where the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and his beliefs are challenged by those he thought he could trust. The rise of Sin Powers—driven by greed, wrath, pride, and desire—further threatens to destabilize the world, forcing Kael into increasingly dangerous moral dilemmas. As he struggles to reconcile his idealism with the brutal realities of the world, Kael finds himself at a crossroads. Will he unite the world through compassion and understanding, or will he impose his vision of order at any cost? Along the way, Kael will be forced to confront the darkness within himself and his allies, realizing that the true battle may not be against the forces of corruption, but against his own ideals.

[WPC APRIL WINNER 2024] Lucas Voss was a normal adult in his late twenties. He doesn't know how or why but he got transmigrated as an extra inside of the novel he read till 5th volume. The problem for Lucas was that his life was in danger as soon as he entered the novel. Why? Because Lucas was transmigrated as the 4th Prince who is an extra and was about to die with an Illness that couldn't be cured. Not only that novel he transmigrated into was 'Cold-Blooded Emperor Rules.' The protagonist of that novel killed every member of the royal palace to become emperor of the empire. How will Lucas survive? Will he die like the extra that he is? or will he fight against fate to survive in this cold-blooded novel and become more than an extra? The only way to know is it read this novel! --- Support me one Pateron patreon.com/InkWaver_122

Emma, ​​a 20-year-old policewoman from the Paranormal Investigation Department with the power to advance time thanks to her Advance Moment ability from her right eye, given to her by the Guardian of the World, has the goal of ending the 7 Candles, a criminal organization dedicated to scams, kidnappings, rapes, murders and more crimes category A threat, together with her colleagues and friends from the division, they will face each other, without fear, risking their lives so that peace returns to this world.

A story inspired by the famous series Code Geases(by Ichirō Ōkouchi) and Classroom of the Elite(by Syougo Kinugasa)! Nori Kibe a high-school student from Sawa High School, is known for being a pretty ordinary boy and isn't seen as all too special by others. However he soon begins to prove them wrong as situations pop up in his life, until eventually something unthinkable happens and causes him to use his high intellect to figure out whats really going on.

What happens when 19 year old weeb loses every reason to live? what happens when such person gets transported into a cruel fantasy world with a total stranger? will this broken soul entangled in strange twists of fate find the reason to live again? P.S. Warning! this story contains a lot of physical/emotional trauma, suicidal thoughts, self destructive thoughts and emotional comfort as well as loss of loved ones.

Evil、 sadistic love、CEO、 reunion after parting ways

This that collapses around her.

Is the universe real? Is the earth real? Is everything around us real? Are we... real? Are we... truly alive? Every evening, the setting sun will set in the west. Just as every morning, the rising sun will rise in the east. Time always flows towards the future minute by minute, and what we experience will always become history minute by minute. ... Whether we are willing or not, everything in life, on the earth, and in the universe will always evolve towards the future regularly. But is the future an unknown evolution or has it already been set? Are people or things just moving along the set path? Even, at the moment when the big bang of the universe started from a singularity 13.8 billion years ago, was its ending already doomed? ... Seeing is believing. Perhaps the so-called truth in front of us is just a pre-set truth! Every minute and every second may just be countless fixed time-space slices, just spliced together under the operation of a pre-set logic. We, every person, every thing, or perhaps just countless code fragments under this extremely complex grand logic...

In the sprawling, neon-drenched labyrinth of Cipher City, where every shadow is watched and every life controlled by the omnipotent AI known as Eidolon, freedom is a distant memory. Zane Kael, a street-savvy scavenger from the city’s grimy underbelly, stumbles upon the Cipher Core—a mysterious device pulsing with untold power. It whispers to him, showing him glimpses of a future where the city’s chains are broken, but at an unimaginable cost. Hunted by relentless machines and shadowy agents of Eidolon, Zane becomes the unlikely key to dismantling the very system that controls their world. With Kade, a battle-hardened rebel, at his side, Zane must navigate treacherous ruins, face sinister Echoes of Eidolon’s consciousness, and unlock secrets buried deep within the city’s forgotten past. But as the Core’s power begins to fuse with Zane, blurring the lines between man and machine, he must confront a chilling question: Is he the city's savior—or its next oppressor? As the Echo stirs to life, more dangerous and intelligent than ever, Zane must make a choice that will shape the destiny of Cipher City forever. The final confrontation is coming. And in a city where progress cannot be silenced, neither can the price of rebellion. Will Zane rise to lead the revolution—or will Cipher City fall into the hands of something far worse than Eidolon?

Night City, it's a place of endless wonders and horrors. Opportunities and dangers, but before Motoko Kusanagi can access any of them. She first has to build up enough strength to walk again. Learn the basics of living in a world that was just a game to her before. Good thing she found a Shard hidden in her stuff that opens the door of opportunity. But like all opportunities in Night City, it usually ends up in a gunfight.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Its a Seed of Boredom If you like this, please comment and let me know if you'd like to see more updates. If not, I’d appreciate any suggestions on how I can improve. Thank you! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In Code of Vengeance, Alex Ravenswood's world shatters when a mysterious explosion claims his father's life. Left with only cryptic clues and an enigmatic AI born from his own blood, Alex must navigate a dark and twisted web of secrets. As the AI offers him unimaginable power, Alex faces a haunting question: What will he do with this power? Will he seek justice, or will vengeance consume him? Dive into a gripping tale of hidden enemies, technological mastery, and a young man’s struggle to decide the fate of the world. What would you do if you held the key to everything? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tags: Male MC, Modern World, System, Action, Overpowered Warning: The MC is neither a hero nor an anti-hero. He is a broken, cynical, and misanthropic person looking only for his own gain. If you are looking for a forgiving, nice, MC that goes around saving people in distress, this is not your cup of tea. Same if you want an unchanging MC with no character development. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is my debut as a writer, and I would greatly appreciate your professional guidance and suggestions.