Slum Dunck

The world is governed by the System, an omnipotent force that dictates reality, bestowing power upon chosen individuals, granting them Classes, Paths, and Skills to combat the monstrous horrors that emerge from the Rifts. Hunters-humanity's champions-rise through the ranks, seeking glory, wealth, and dominion. But what happens when the System itself rejects you? Ronan Kessler, an orphan from the slums of Ashenford, had only one dream-to Awaken and become a Hunter, to rise above the filth and carve his name into history. But when his Awakening fails and the System deems him worthless, he is cast aside, doomed to a life of insignificance. Yet, as he stands on the precipice of despair, something else calls to him. A voice from the abyss, a force older than the System itself. It offers him a choice: remain nothing, or embrace the forbidden. Marked by the Devourer's Curse, Ronan is no longer bound by the System's laws. He does not level up. He does not gain normal skills. Instead, he devours his enemies, assimilating their essence, evolving into something beyond human. But power comes at a price. The world fears him. Hunters seek to destroy him. And deep within the void, something watches, waiting for the day he opens the Forbidden Gate. With the world against him and an eldritch hunger clawing at his soul, Ronan must decide: Will he defy fate and forge his own path? Or will he succumb to the abyss and become the very monster the world fears?

In the neon-drenched slums of Galvaris Prime, survival isn’t just a struggle—it’s an art. Sol, a resourceful young tech scavenger, has spent his life outsmarting gangsters, corrupt enforcers, and the ever-watchful eyes of the megacorporations that rule the city. But when a job goes wrong, he finds himself on the run, caught in a web of secrets far larger than he ever imagined. With only his wits, his skills, and an experimental system whispering in his mind, Sol must navigate a world where power is everything, and those without it are left to rot. The deeper he delves into the underbelly of the city, the clearer it becomes—his past, his future, and his very existence may hold more value than he ever realized. To break free, he’ll need to become more than just another forgotten remnant of the slums.

100 years after the world was ravaged by the appearance of void-born. Monsters born from a malevolent energy corrupting any form of life, hope is a fragile ember. Living in a world suffocated by tyrannical rulers, corrupt protectors, and monsters akin to the worst of your nightmares. Mathew, a slum dweller carries a burden he neither chose nor understands. When his mother is murdered before his eyes, Mathew is thrust into the world of Heralds. Forced to confront the realities of his world and unravel truths buried in blood and shadow, he is joined by unlikely allies. Mathew must navigate a world where trust is as deadly as betrayal and power is law. As he delves deeper into the truth of The Codex, he must decide whether to embrace the darkness within, become its victim or imprint his will. But even as they fight for survival, a darker truth begins to emerge: the reality of existence itself becomes a question. In a land where the lines between human and monster blur, can Mayhew rise above—or will he become the very thing he sought to destroy? ___________________________________ {Warning: The beginning of this web novel has a little bit of a slow start.}

Cassian Ven Dyke, the bastard son of a powerful ducal family, grew up in the slums of Veldora under the care of his father figure, sword master Russel. When Russel passed away, Cassian was left with only a silver necklace as his inheritance. After putting it on, Cassian was attacked by three psychotic thugs who tortured him in an attempt to steal the necklace. Refusing to give in, Cassian was ultimately stabbed through the heart with the very same necklace. Instead of dying, he mysteriously vanished as the necklace lodged itself in his heart. Just before disappearing, he heard an eerie message echo in his mind: [True mana detected. Origin: Human...] [Human detected. Compatibility with system: Confirmed.] * * * * * * Discord : https://discord.gg/VYpeADXd38

In a future where humanity has already conquered the galaxy, a whole new realm of mystery and horrors beyond human comprehension opens up to them, the Primordial Expanse. For as long as he could remember, Alex worked in the mines of an asteroid so desolate it didn't even have a name. But to him, this was home. He knew that his future held nothing for him and he would die a lonely and forgotten death just like everyone else stuck on this godforsaken rock. That was, until one day he wakes up to the realisation that he would die soon, as the Primordial Expanse called for him. This mysterious realm is a place of promise and opportunity for many, but for people from the slums of society like Alex, it was only a curse that almost always guaranteed death. Follow Alex on his journey though the Primordial Expanse as he navigates his way through battles, trials and enemies to carve out a space for himself at the peak of the universe. *** [WSA 2024] This novel is purely a work of fiction, any names, locations and characters are all made up and do not depict or represent the real world.

Tan Rou only learned that she wasn’t the Tan family’s daughter when she was seventeen years old. She went from being a rich young lady to living in the slums. The parents she adored belonged to someone else, and this series of knockdowns was hard for a seventeen-year-old girl to accept. She wailed like a child for the sake of proving this was all a lie. The vicious words she spouted had hurt her biological family but she didn’t notice. She thought the Tan family was her real family despite them seeing her as an eyesore, and was even naive enough to want to befriend the Tan family’s real daughter, Tan Jing. Alas, the latter drugged her drink and arrange for a thug to rape her. Tan Jing even brought their classmates along to catch them in the act so Tan Rou was now tainted for life. After being reborn, she looked down at the man she was stepping on. Tan Rou swore not to be a useless wretch in this life or be bullied to death. She would stomp on those who wronged her and make it up to her real family. They wouldn’t have had to die tragically on the streets in the past life had it not been for her. Tan Rou turned completely evil after crawling back out of Hell. Everyone claimed that the real young lady was educated and talented, while the fake young lady was arrogant and incompetent. Tan Rou scoffed upon hearing this. She held back her brother from trying to stand up for her. “We have all the time in the world. Let’s just wait and see.” Just as everyone was waiting for Tan Rou to make a fool of herself… A top-class perfumer, a top scholar, a world champion… The fake young lady’s multiple identities kept getting exposed one after another, bumping her up to number one on the trending search, shocking the world. Wait, where was the promised humiliation?

Growing up in the slums before being potentially sold to the people who bred him to be a trained killer, the life of Jared was anything short of chaos and misery. And it's about to get worse when all of humanity is threatened by a powerful group of unknown beings called The Oracles. Slaved around again but this time it wasn't just him but all of humanity by The Oracles, sure they got powers but at what cost

Kente, a street-smart orphan raised in the gritty slums of a modern-industrial world, has always dreamed of greatness. When an ancient fragment of Juju-arts awakens within him, he discovers he is destined for more than mere survival. With extraordinary powers that connect him to the very fabric of the universe, Kente embarks on a perilous journey to master the ancient art of Juju and uncover the secrets of his past.

Heaven favors the strong and wealthy. Hex realized that the day he was thrown out of the cloister and into the slums. He vowed to become the baron and show what being strong meant. To forge his own destiny, Hex scavenged the mountains, braving the cold solitude with a smile. At last, one day, he gained his chance on the verge of life and death. Even then, society and Fate tried to interfere. Faced with death, his Will didn’t waver and he gritted through, forcing his Heart to awaken. The Stone Heart in his chest defied his destiny and helped him write his own. Emboldened by his Heart of Stone, he walked the path to his dreams. His dreams, however, threatened to put him in the middle of the crossfire between Powers that could destroy Earth and Sky. Hex couldn’t allow his dreams to shatter. So, he sought to destroy all those who threatened his dreams. Follow a young man on his quest to fulfill his dreams, even if it meant to destroy Heaven and Earth. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I have a discord. Join to engage in discussions and endless talks about Fate, destiny, dreams, and whatever you desire. https://discord.gg/EPGbDykXW3

Warning "[This novel is intended for 18+ audiences only due to brutal fight scenes and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.]" . The slums of Yanjing were a desolate ruin. Broken structures and burning trash fires illuminated the cold, unforgiving night. Zhang Yong crouched in an alley, his thin, malnourished frame barely hidden behind a pile of rusted machinery. His dark eyes gleamed with desperation as he gnawed on a half-burnt piece of bread. Around him, the sounds of the strong crushing the weak echoed like a haunting melody. "Did you think you could escape me Zhang Yong"It’s all I have left."The last pure human, begging for scraps? Pathetic. Maybe,maybe..... Tik Tik Tik "Absolute Krishna Domain"System Activate . oh my oh my "All you should deserve only death"

Originally from the slums, Adam was chosen as a candidate for an experiment to ignite the Spark - an entity that gives superpowers. However, he failed and was thrown into the Dead Lands - the place the world became after the fall of the Last Star, beginning a new era for mankind, dangerous and unexpected. He faced against monsters and dangerous anomalies, sometimes creating artifacts - the miracle of this world. Killing his first monster in deadly combat, Adam became a Phantom - one who could evolve, endlessly moving toward power. Follow Adam on his journey, from fighting monsters and exploring Dead Lands to endless evolution!

In the slums of Tunisia, survival is a daily battle. Ayman, with no education or prospects, is offered a lifeline: the chance to become a hitman. But this is no glamorous life of international assassins—it's a brutal, dangerous world where every decision comes with deadly consequences. As Ayman plunges deeper into the underworld, he faces more than just the violence of his work. The emotional scars are the hardest to bear. Torn between survival and morality, he must confront the raw truths about the choices he’s making and the person he’s becoming. In this dark, emotionally charged story, Ayman’s journey is filled with contradictions: love and loss, guilt and ambition, despair and fleeting hope. As the hits become darker and the stakes rise, the question looms: How much of himself will Ayman sacrifice to protect those he loves?

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] [The first batch of beta testers are now being issued!] [A total of 10 million spots have been issued!] [You have been selected!] "What the F***" Arthur, a teenager in the slums shouted as he heard the global announcement. [Talent Awakening!] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent: Primordial Summoner] By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already has dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the forces of evil. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

Threads of Time & Steel A tale about Love, Magic and Revolution By A.B. Sucrose Marina Eldheim is a brilliant inventor, a woman ahead of her time in a pre-steampunk-inspired empire divided by class and fueled by magic. With her wild curls, grease-stained overalls, and sharp mind, she's known as the Cog Queen, revolutionizing the world with her creations. But even her ingenious inventions can't shake the restless dreams of a man she's never met-yet feels she's always known. Silva Fischburn is a disciplined soldier, a man haunted by his past and bound by duty to the empire that once shunned him and his mother. Rising through the ranks despite endless sabotage, Silva's loyalty is tested when whispers of rebellion threaten to tear the empire apart. But what shakes him most is the mysterious connection he feels to Marina, the inventor tasked with outfitting the imperial forces. When shadowy figures from the slums and the nobility conspire to use magic and manipulation to destroy them, Marina and Silva find themselves drawn together by forces neither can control. As old secrets, forbidden love, and the ghosts of a life they've both forgotten begin to resurface, they must fight for their place in a world that seeks to keep them apart. With the empire on the brink of war and their enemies circling closer, Marina and Silva must decide whether to follow the paths laid before them or risk everything to uncover the truth about their past-and their future. A tale of love, ambition, and defiance, 'Threads of Time & Steel' is a thrilling pre-steampunk epic where magic meets invention and destiny collides with free will.

In the gritty slums, 17-year-old Jamie struggles with the harsh realities of life as a homeless orphan. When he crosses paths with Dekam, a washed-up boxing champion, Jamie reluctantly agrees to train, seeing it as a way to make easy money. As Jamie navigates the world of boxing, he forms a bond with Dekam while grappling with his past and the temptations of street life. Alongside his new friends—Jackie, Koko, and other local kids—Jamie finds himself drawn into petty crimes to survive. But when their antics lead to an unexpected encounter with corrupt cops, Jamie discovers the power of fighting not just for survival, but for respect and a shot at a better future. Will Jamie embrace his potential as a boxer? Join Jamie on his journey of self-discovery, loyalty, and the quest for redemption in a world where every punch counts. In Jamie: Road to Glory

In a world ravaged by a mysterious curse known as the Shackle Spell, humanity is plagued by an otherworldly force that abducts the infected and replaces them with monstrous creatures known as the Defiled. Levi, a young slum dweller, is among the afflicted. Deemed a hopeless case, he is prepared for the inevitable. Yet, Levi refuses to accept his fate. With unyielding determination, Levi declares, "I shall survive and I shall break all shackles placed me, including the Shackle Spell itself." Thus begins his perilous journey to defy the odds and shatter the very fabric of the world.

Born into the harsh slums and abandoned at birth, Yohan knew only betrayal and loneliness. His life was a cycle of suffering, worsened by the betrayal of the only person he called a brother. With no one to trust and nothing to live for, his tragic end seemed inevitable. But death was not the end. Reborn into a cultivation world, Yohan awakens in the body of a disgraced young master, ridiculed as "trash" for his weakness. With no family support and enemies lurking in the shadows, Yohan’s only ally is a mysterious, ever-adapting system that grants him the power to defy his fate. Driven by a newfound determination to carve his own path, Yohan must navigate a world of dangerous beasts, cutthroat cultivators, and ancient secrets. As he grows stronger, he discovers that power comes at a cost, and the line between hero and villain begins to blur. Will Yohan rise above his past and forge a new destiny, or will the shadows of betrayal and ambition consume him entirely? "Rebirth of the Forsaken" is a story of survival, vengeance, and the fragile balance between light and darkness in the heart of a forsaken soul.

The world of Gaia was a peaceful one well was is the best way to put it. the eruptides a race was laying dormant under the planets crust they have been awakened by the constant war as well as the biological, radiological and thaumaturgical disasters of humanity the dominant race of the planets surface. after the awakening also known by the humans as the first eruption humanity is at the brink of extinction, and only survives from 12 city's on the continent of salmirove. albert Stewart a human from earth finds himself reincarnated as Alexandrove bellkenin a nobody with only a name and the cloths on his back in the slums of one of the city's. this is his story

In a post-apocalyptic future where Earth’s surface is uninhabitable, humanity has taken refuge underground. A society driven by survival and exploitation of mysterious energy stones faces challenges as a new generation of survivors, gifted with unique abilities, emerges. Tobi, a teenager living in the slums, struggles with loneliness and despair, his only solace being Friend, a talking black fox visible only to him. Tobi's life takes a drastic turn when he unwittingly aids a merchant in a dangerous smuggling operation, leading to a fateful encounter with raiders and the awakening of his latent Gift.

What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a video game as an NPC with seemingly no hope of returning to the real world? Having grown up without parents, Daisuke finds himself in a perpetual cycle of poverty as he tries to survive in the bottom rung of society. When the world's first VRMMORPG, Sehreneti Online, is released to the public, he decides to take a gamble by borrowing a buttload of money from some shady people to propel his hack-selling side hustle into the big leagues. After nearly getting his leg twisted into a pretzel for failing to pay off his loan on time, Daisuke decides to put his plan, Operation Jupiter, into action. Although a cool-sounding name, he didn't seem to be in Lady Luck's good graces that day. After uploading the code into his capsule and commencing the startup, everything goes haywire, booting his consciousness into the virtual world. When Daisuke comes to, he finds himself as a newborn fresh out the meat oven—and, of course, his circumstances are far from ideal. Apparently, he is still poor, but instead of being an orphan, he is now the son of a prostitute in the slums, with seemingly no connection to the game system or the real world. How will Daisuke overcome this trial, and will he be able to return to the real world? If you enjoy GameLit and LitRPG light novels such as Sword Art Online, Solo Leveling, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, then you'll definitely enjoy this epic tale! --------------------------------------------- Support me by checking out the link below: » Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vaughnrrschneider » Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VaughnSchneider

This story is about Michael, a 16-year-old boy who lives in the slums of the Logron Empire. He lives by stealing, but then he will have an encounter that will completely upset his usual routine and he will have to survive only thanks to the help of his particular power and his companions.

A world where taming monsters is the mainstream to survive. Cloud, an orphan from the slums, suddenly recovered his memories of a previous life. A man living on modern Earth, and an avid fan of sexy monster girls. Running away from the constraints of his current life and starting anew, he decided to throw away his name and live as just "Will". Join Will on his journey to pursue strength that will not bow to anyone. With support from his army of sexy and dangerous monster girls!

In a world where magic is a constant and danger lurks around every corner, Luck, a blind orphan, struggles to survive in the brutal slums. He was reborn into a cursed body, that was both blind and devoid of magic. Forced to steal to stay alive, he discovers a strange, glowing system that tracks his progress—leveling up as he takes more and more valuable items. His thirst for strength pushes him further down a dark path, where survival and moral lines blur.

As an orphan born in the Outer District, Draven was born without opportunity nor ambition. However, after an accident befalls his orphanage, he finds himself thrown into an entirely different world as he's chosen to become a 'Jumper'. Those who traverse dimensions in hopes of expanding humanity's influence and bringing an end to those who threaten it. Finally given the opportunity to bring himself out of the slums he'd grown accustomed to, Draven is willing to push himself to absurd lengths to grasp even greater heights. Even if it means he must endure powerful struggle, it's the people he's doing it for that grants his the strength to endure the endless madness. But will the Jumpers' way of living bring him prosperity and success, or drown him in a never-ending despair?

Asher was born a nameless orphan in the slums, surviving on scraps until a fateful encounter with the mysterious Shadow Court—an underground network of assassins and spies who rule the kingdom from the shadows. Trained to be a weapon, Asher rises through the ranks, earning the title of “The Shadow King,” a figure who is feared yet unseen. When King Alaric, the young and charismatic ruler of the kingdom, discovers the Shadow Court’s influence, he makes a daring proposition: instead of killing him, Asher will serve as his personal bodyguard and spy within the court, bound by a deadly oath. What begins as a game of manipulation and power turns into a battle of hearts. Alaric’s idealism clashes with Asher’s ruthless pragmatism, yet their undeniable attraction grows in the midst of assassination attempts, betrayal, and looming war. But the Shadow Court does not forgive traitors, and Asher’s past may destroy the fragile bond forming between them. Will Asher protect the king he’s sworn to kill—or will his loyalty to the shadows consume them both?

In a world fractured by the fall of ancient gods, where chaos spills through shadowed gates and power belongs to the ruthless, survival is not a right—it’s a gamble. Eryndor is a land teetering on the brink, where monsters roam the dark, and hunters fight for glory, wealth, and the slim chance of living another day. For Kael Draven, life has always been about surviving the next sunrise. A scavenger from the slums of Vorthas, he’s known hunger, loss, and the suffocating weight of failure. But when fate thrusts upon him the Eclipse Codex, a forbidden power born from shadows, Kael’s world is forever changed. With the Codex comes the ability to grow stronger, to consume the strength of his enemies, and to bend the darkness itself to his will. But power always demands a price. As Kael climbs the ranks of strength and influence, he finds himself torn between the remnants of his humanity and the monster he’s becoming. In a world where trust is fleeting, betrayal is inevitable, and the line between hero and villain blurs with every step, Kael must choose: will he wield his power to protect those he loves, or will he become the harbinger of Eryndor’s destruction? The shadows whisper promises of ascension, but every choice Kael makes pulls him deeper into the abyss. Will he rise to save the world—or will the darkness claim him?

After a mysterious event brought the galaxies of the universe closer together, the world changed. Technology advanced rapidly, and the presence of mana brought along wizards. After a devasting war on Earth, humans decided to expand, taking control of their galaxy. In the present day, Mechas and Wizards are what symbolizes power. For those that couldn't awaken, the technology of the future was just as good. Enter Jamie, an 18-year-old that lives on a space colony with his little brother. He lived his life with his street smarts, tenacity, love of music from an ancient era called the 19th Century, and help from his mechanic friend that he - might - have a crush on. His whole life he lived on the streets of a slum, knowing nothing but suffering and oppression, save for a few good moments. But one day, after getting beat up by a couple of cops, his life changes as he finds a mecha in a ditch! Discovering the mecha's unique ability of being able to use magic, Jamie will have to grow stronger and level up his mecha while hiding his secret that others would stop at nothing to have, at least until he's strong enough to protect himself and those he loves. Fighting corrupt factions, exploring the universe, and gaining crazy new abilities, Jamie might finally be able to live a life worth living. ====== Author here! If you like mechas and magic, fun characters, old music, and cool fights, this might be the story for you! If you enjoy the story, don't be afraid to show support! Powerstones, comments, reviews, and adding it to your library are all greatly appreciated!

In a world overrun by Netherspawn—savage, corrupt creatures—humanity survives in seven fortified cities. Kael Vorn, a ruthless slum orphan, is conscripted into a brutal academy to fight the horde. During his graduation hunt, he awakens a terrifying power: the ability to control pure darkness, a void that devours all. Marked as both savior and threat.

Rouge Kemp. A war orphan like so many others. Awakens his System of War like everyone else at 18 and takes his first step on the path of an awakener that will be full of blood and carnage like no other. Utilizing and honing his unique talents and potential he follows in his fathers footsteps of joining the military by entering the mandatory academy that all new recruits must go to. He is prepared to take the fight to other races, and his own for what he is owed, while seeking revenge for his father who was said to have died in war. The human race who is surrounded on all sides in the world of Mundus Belli must struggle to survive while utilizing all their advantages. Will they be able to conquer or will they struggle under the threat of other races seeking to conquer them? The journey will not be easy and Rouge will face struggles that a normal war orphaned kid from the slums would not be able to handle, but how he overcomes the struggles with the connections he will form and his own personal power will be a tale one would not want to miss. Follow Rouge Kemp on his journey to the peak of awakeners and see if he will dominate or just become another flame that was extinguished in the world of war.

***WSA ENTRY 2025*** "He who sang the song of the end while dancing to the new beginning,You are a [Skald Of Death] " *** A series of catastrophic events plunged Earth into a state of chaos. In this time of chaos, a new breed of humans, the Runebounds, arose. Carriers of divine blood must go through trials known as Hex in order to unlock the true potential of the Runes. Arthur Dahl, a boy from the slums, is a carrier of divine blood. But will he be able to sustain himself in this new world? Will Arthur be able to find the purpose of the Runes? *** Arthur hesitated before reading the final part of his status window, knowing it wouldn’t be good news. "As for blood purity... it says 'Miserable.'" A tense silence filled the room. Officer Verna raised an eyebrow, clasping her hands in front of her face. "Miserable?" Thoth, in contrast, let out an exaggerated laugh. "That’s a first! Miserable, huh? That might explain why your Essence is crimson instead of golden. You might be the weakest challenger in the history of the Nine Realms." Arthur’s jaw tightened. "So not only am I at the bottom of the barrel, but I’ve set a new low? Fantastic." Despite his sarcasm, Arthur couldn’t help but feel a small pang of unease. If he truly was the weakest challenger, how was he supposed to survive?