Iron Lung

In the sprawling, smoke-choked Iron Depths, survival is a game rigged by the ruling corporation, Eclipse. For Angel, an orphan with a knack for slipping through the cracks, life has always been about keeping his heart beating for another day, But the unexpected could push him on a course that he could have never imagined. Romance, Action, Smart Male Lead, Cruel Male Lead. Cyberpunk and Arcane inspired.

After transmigrating into a young man’s body in a martial world, Elijah gains a system that tracks his growth and sets him on a path to master forbidden techniques. Starting with low-class martial arts, he must rise from humble beginnings, facing a realm unprepared for the coming age of cultivation.

In a post-apocalyptic world, society has built a colossal, enclosed city called "The Iron City" where all criminals—no matter their crimes—are exiled for life. Once inside, there is no escape. The city's hierarchy, rules, and economy have evolved independently, creating a brutal environment where gangs rule, resources are scarce, and survival depends on wit and alliances. Will the prisoners who seek different forms of salvation survive until the end? Welcome to the Hell's Cage!

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

The mystical kingdom of Estria is at war. Ruled by the High Order—a council of the higher races with an iron grip on knowledge and power—the land faces a rebellion desperate to break free from their control. Hex, a determined survivor, fights on the side of the Order, driven by the strange, ancient powers he gained from one of their ancient ruins. But as the conflict deepens, he begins to realize that all is not as it seems, and survival may depend on knowing friend from foe. Amid betrayal, hidden motives, and powers long thought lost, Hex must decide where he stands in a kingdom where every choice has a price.

In the world of Aetheria, there is one name that is feared by all. Yet, he is known more for his title, the Demon General. Whether it’s Gods or Demons, no beings dare to oppose his authority. He ruled Aetheria with an iron hand. Cities are destroyed on his whim. Countries are razed at his displeasure. This is the tale of his rise to power. This is the tale of his rise to Godhood. This is the tale of the rise of the Demon General.

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

Su Lian originally exploded while tinkering with dangerous goods and then crossed over to the Kingdom of Avissu in the northwest corner of the Holy Continent, separated by mountains. He became the grandson of Prince Suman Ersha, the youngest brother of the king. Reborn in a world where magic and mechas coexist, with European-style buildings and magic arrays. In his childhood, he witnessed a battle between a mecha and a giant beast and was deeply attracted. As he grows older, he continuously learns and understands the magic and mecha technology of this world. In this magic and douqi world, the goblin race rises by relying on super-large fighter mechas, triggering constant wars among various races. Different races and forces have complex contradictions and conflicts of interest. Su Lian, with his wisdom and courage, gradually emerges. He continuously explores and improves mecha technology to create a more powerful iron torrent. He hopes to end the wars in this world and achieve unification by using his power and the strength of the mecha force. He faces many difficulties and challenges but firmly believes in using war to end war and pursues a prosperous future of unifying the world for thousands of generations.

Elric Melvinger. He was the sole heir of a renowned magical family. He was born with innate talent, yet he was ironically unable to master magic due to his overwhelming abundance of talent. But then he discovers his family’s secret, which was left behind by his ancestors. “Consume the mana.” “Swallow the mana.” “Drink the mana.” “And thus, accumulate all the mana inside you, and then bring forth new magic!” He would rise to an untouchable height that no one else could reach.

In the rain-soaked depths of Iron City, former soldier and private investigator Luka Cross is a shadow among shadows, trading in secrets and survival. When a routine job pulls him into the heart of a sinister conspiracy, Luka uncovers a syndicate hell-bent on transforming citizens into bio-augmented enforcers—stripping them of humanity, turning them into tools for corporate power. Forced to ally with Juno, a fierce hacker with her own vendetta, Luka plunges into Iron City’s dark underbelly, navigating betrayal, brutal tactics, and a twisted play for control. As alliances fracture and stakes escalate, Luka must confront his own past and decide how much of his soul he's willing to sacrifice to burn down the machine from within. In a city where every neon-lit corner hides a secret, survival isn’t just luck—it’s the fight to remember who you are before the shadows swallow you whole.

Corre el año 2570, la civilización ha avanzado mucho mientras se mantiene a flote con sus propios problemas, en las sombras de la misma un grupo milenario que conoce la fuerza secreta de los seres vivos se mueve para detener a aquellos que usan aquella misma fuerza con fines malignos sin que el resto de la sociedad los encuentre. La corrupcion del hado asecha por doquier buscando un objetivo extraño y perjudicial para la sociedad, los discípulos del hado harán lo necesario para evadirlo. La tierra ha cambiado durante ese tiempo, la historia ha evolucionado, la tecnología, los ideales... las razas. ¿Sera la misma tierra que todos conocen? ¿Qué misterios esconde realmente este mundo?

In the empire of Ashenyr, where power is carved from shadows and iron, survival demands loyalty—and strength. Alhaitam, a young orphan with no memory of his past beyond the cold stone walls of a remote village orphanage, has known only the harsh routines of life near Ashenyr’s brutal borderlands. But when soldiers arrive in his village on a fateful morning, Alhaitam and other children are swept up in a forced recruitment, taken to a secretive training fortress hidden on the empire’s edge. Here, he faces relentless trials designed to break even the strongest. Under the watch of merciless instructors, Alhaitam learns the empire’s ways: obedience, skill, and the iron-willed discipline that has made Ashenyr’s army unmatched. His distinctive violet eyes and quiet determination quickly set him apart, attracting both envy and curiosity. But as he delves deeper into this world of warriors and whispers, Alhaitam discovers clues about his own mysterious origins—secrets that may link him to a power beyond anything he has known. In a place where alliances are as fragile as trust, Alhaitam must navigate the razor-thin line between loyalty and rebellion. He stands at a crossroads: accept the life of iron Ashenyr demands or risk everything to carve out his own path. But with every step toward freedom, he edges closer to a truth that could shatter his world and the empire that binds him.

In a galaxy where humanity has embraced technology to forge incredible cyborgs, Kal Draven stands as an anomaly-an ordinary man with a metallic exoskeleton and a fierce determination to survive. Living aboard The Iron Sparrow, a weathered spaceship near the volatile star Theralis, Kal navigates a universe teeming with danger and opportunity. His only family, Sara, a motherly figure scarred by the past, fears for his safety as he takes on the most perilous job of his life: hunting two ruthless cyborg fugitives who have fled to the lawless mining colony of Alvor-9. As Kal delves deeper into the treacherous underbelly of space, he confronts not only the menacing criminals but also the haunting legacy of a shattered Earth and the choices that led humanity to abandon it. With each confrontation, he grapples with the stark reality of being human in a world dominated by machines, where strength and survival often come at a steep cost. Amidst blazing solar flares and the shadows of monstrous foes, Kal must rely on his ingenuity and resolve to prove that humanity's spirit can endure, even in a galaxy that seems intent on forgetting it. Will he rise against the encroaching iron shadows or fall to the fate that claims so many? Join Kal in this gripping sci-fi adventure where the line between man and machine blurs, and the quest for identity becomes a battle for survival.

She was a famous assassin who had killed important figures, but ironically, she was killed by her own lover. And when she thought she was dead, it turned out she was occupying the soul of a young girl who was tricked by her own family. 'Because I have been reborn, I will take revenge on the people who planned my murder and also teach a lesson to the people who underestimated the girl whose soul I reside in!' However, things become complicated when she has to marry a cold man, whom she spent the night with.

[Synopsis] In a dark, underground basement, a spooky old man's voice sent shivers down my spine. "You're gonna meet your end, hahaha," he taunted, before lunging at me with a sword, slashing the air, and spattering my throat with red drops. "We'll see," I defiantly whispered, my last words fading as I drifted into darkness. Suddenly, I woke up in a bustling tavern filled with laughter and clinking glasses. A captivating lady stood before me, her beauty clashing with her angry expression, ready to disrupt the cheerful mood. "Don't stalk me," she snapped, giving me a harsh look before storming out of the tavern. Am I stuck in some kind of game? My common sense shattered, leaving me questioning my reality. ------------------------------------------- [A/N: Give it a read, buddy; you won't regret it.] [Discord Server Link: https://discord.com/invite/4gVfcaePJS]

The City Where You Have to Pay for Oxygen In Speranţă, a dystopian city dominated by megacorporations and covered in toxic fog, life is kept within a dome, controlled with an iron fist. For most of the inhabitants, oxygen comes at a price, and freedom is an unattainable luxury. In Speranţă, some young people are born with powers strong enough to become celebrated heroes; others are thrown into the battlefield with no special training, only the price of survival. They are forced to fight against... whatever is on the other side of the dome. Carlisle, with her sharp tongue, quick wit, and a burning desire to cause destruction, is not one of those prodigious heroines. But maybe she doesn’t need to be. As the city sinks further into darkness, Carlisle finds herself forced to sink along with it. How do villains come to be? Ask anyone, and you'll hear a different answer. But the truth is, everyone has the impulse to become something dark; where the patience to suffer in silence ends, the desire for revenge begins. “Oww, don’t tell me I hurt your feelings?” – the straight, perfect smile played on her lips, mocking, even though she was the one lying on the ground. “If that’s the best you can do, I don’t even want to see the worst.” – As she tried to lift her upper body, the second blow came straight to her ribs, pushing her back against the dirty ground once more. She would have to add that event to the list of “stupid and potentially suicidal things” she had already done. The foot pressing her into the ground remained firm on her back, preventing her lungs from fully expanding. He – whose name she would have to strain to remember – said something, a whisper lost in the wind, because all she could hear was her own heartbeat as she threw a mocking smile at the bastard.

Artemis lacks what everyone else has, a seed. Shunned and ostracized from her home, her only refuge was ironically, amongst the trees. Blessed as the voice of nature and taught an ancient form of magic in place of her seed, she will defend the silenced and step on oppressors. But first, she has to do something about the boy who somehow always finds himself in trouble. https://discord.gg/z9NQ8MUx

Wizards cultivate magical power, and warriors gather combat energy. On this vast continent, various extraordinary creatures also dwell. There is the Iron-clawed Armor Beast with scales as hard as steel, the Green-eyed Silver Mane Deer possessing the power of healing, the Multi-headed Flame Dragon capable of manipulating fire, and the Storm Controlling Thunder Wing Dragon soaring through the skies… Caelan, who combines magical power and combat energy, embarks on a fantastic journey as a melee wizard who perfectly blends sword and magic!

After a life full of failures, she thought the end was just… the end. But she wakes up in an ironic twist—as a hedgehog! Resigned to a second life behind glass, she’s unexpectedly adopted by an idol~ In the warmth of his apartment, the unlikely pair form an unusual, heartwarming bond.

In the heart of a brutal and unforgiving land, Sundiata Keita, known as Iron Lion, reigns as the powerful king of Sundiata. A direct descendant of the legendary founder of the Mali Empire, Sundiata embodies strength, dominance, and an insatiable thirst for control. Amidst the violence of battle and the complexities of leadership, he struggles with the duality of his nature: the fierce warrior who commands respect and the man who craves intimate connections defined by power. As his kingdom faces external threats and internal dissent, Sundiata's relationships with those around him—especially the beautiful women who serve him—become increasingly strained. When he encounters a young male servant, the boundaries of loyalty, desire, and dominance blur, forcing Sundiata to confront the very essence of his rule. Will he continue down the path of absolute power, or will he find a way to balance his desires with the responsibilities of leadership? As the lines between conquest and intimacy intertwine, Sundiata must navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, vulnerability, and legacy, ultimately asking himself what it truly means to be a king.

It's now the 21st century, after the remarkable discovery of magic by one of the greatest scientists in the world, magic is now the skill and talent that everyone looks for. Those who wield magic are called magicians. Ryo Kyosuke, a 16-year-old shut-in who has no interest in modern magic, ironically finds himself studying at one of the most prestigious magic high schools in Japan as per his mother's wish. And now, he embarks on his undesired life as a magic student!

"Raising my head to gaze at the sky, beyond the starry river lies an unattainable homeland. Beneath my boots, the land is ravaged by swirling dust and boundless wilderness. With only a gun and a blade in hand, it is iron and blood alone that define the old world's frontier. Truth does not reside within the range of artillery, nor before the predatory strongholds, and certainly not within the kingdom of heaven. It resides only within our hearts."

Lin Yuan crossed into the Iron Fist Regiment of the Special Forces world and was appointed as the commander of the weakest reserve unit in the regiment. At this time, his system awakened, requiring him to raise the company's combat strength to number one in the regiment within three months! Relying on the Instructor System, Lin Yuan put the soldiers of the reserve unit through a devilish training program! Other units: Are these really the pig-raising soldiers of our regiment? Regimental Commander: Oh my God! Is this a reserve unit or a special combat unit? Wolf Teeth: Once they step out, I guess we Wolf Teeth Special Forces soldiers can just go home and raise pigs!

Daniel, a Korean youth constantly bullied at school and abused at home, obtains a game-like system called "Genesis" that gives him quests and rewards to improve his abilities. After a final beating at the hands of Jae-Hwan and his gang, the system activates. Upon completing his first quest by running 5 kilometers, Daniel discovers "Iron Fist Gym" and meets Mr. Han, a tough old trainer who agrees to train him. Daniel's journey of revenge and self-transformation has just begun.

Power is Truth! The Iron Chancellor Bismarck once said, "The great issues of the day will not be settled by speeches and parliamentary resolutions... but by iron and blood." Military enthusiast Qin Tian has been reborn as the fifth son of Wilhelm II, Prince Oscar. Originally just wanting to live a carefree life, he unexpectedly becomes the heir to this empire. To save his own life, Qin Tian must think of every possible way to ensure Germany wins the war! Qin Tian’s goal: "With the sword of Germany, to gain land for the plow of Germany, to secure daily bread for the people of Germany, and to fight for sunlit land for the Germanic nation!"

Twenty-year-old Kaito Rose, who goes by "Ice," never believed in the supernatural until he meets a ghost named Nia by a creek at sunset. His unique ability to see spirits, particularly demons known as Echos, leads to tragedy when his entire family is murdered by one of these entities. Guided by Nia, a mysterious "Lost Echo" hunted by her own kind, Ice ventures into the land of the dead seeking revenge. After consuming an Echo's lungs to gain supernatural powers, he confronts the God of Death, known as The Siren, who reveals they've been manipulating events all along. The Siren captures Nia and subjects Ice to psychological torture, forcing him to relive his worst memories through a mysterious whistle. As Ice struggles between the world of the living and the dead, he must uncover the truth about Nia's nature, The Siren's ultimate plans, and his own destiny as someone who can bridge both realms.

Cirus Do's motto in life was always "Just do it!" So when he accidentally swallowed a catnip for calamities–world destructing beasts from [The Great End] he closed his eyes and clenched his fists, as he screamed from the top of his lungs. "I don't want to do it!!!" Spoiler: It wasn't a multiple-choice question.

In a world forever changed by Ragnarok, the release of the gods' powers has transformed the landscape, creating a place of danger, wonder, and secrets. From the ashes of the chaos, the World Government emerged, seizing control and imposing order. Its iron grip stretches across the seas, skies, and lands, while a mysterious military force upholds its rule. Yet, beneath this facade of stability lies a dark truth that the government is desperate to keep hidden.

In a world divided by ancient feuds and powerful magic, Rylan of Tressam is just a lowly scout of the Kingdom of Eryndor. But when whispers of war echo across the lands, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue, alliances, and forbidden love. Tasked with spying on the fearsome Iron Empire, Ryan discovers a dark force stirring in the north - a threat powerful enough to consume all seven realms. With fate entwining him with knights, mages, and chieftains, Rylan must rise from obscurity to defend his homeland… or watch it fall to shadows. War, destiny, and betrayal await in The Shattered Realms.

In the year 2200, the world had evolved backwards when the existence of humans with superpowers continued to rise in numbers which led to numerous fights that would prove to break nations apart. Now, the circular nation of Aurum is one of the well known countries to have a semi-functioning civilization, composing of six districts. District 6 being the safest and 1 being the complete opposite when a catastrophic incident happened a hundred years ago that rendered majority of its citizens to become grotesquely mutated and driven to madness. The five districts, though each have their own motives and conflicts with the other, all have a shared common goal of making sure that no abominable creatures from District 1 can breach their territories.....as well as to discover the unique and lethal biome of the ruined district. In comes the creation of Iron Maiden Penitentiary, a hidden organization that deals with the most notorious of criminals that are at high risk of being executed or sentenced to life. Iron Maiden Penitentiary offers the convicted criminals of facing imminent execution or having their sentence reduced in exchange for exploring the dangerous prohibited District 1. Not a single batch has returned alive and any records of their findings is lost or destroyed in District 1. Once 30 of the convicted is filled, they are dispatched to the forbidden district, left to fend for themselves with limited supplies and recording equipment. It was either face execution or die trying. Either way, they were all breaching an unforgiving territory that was inhabited by hostile anomalies. Unbeknownst to them, the most dangerous inhabitant of District 1 is ever so ecstatic to have visitors. Althaea simply couldn't wait to become friends with her new guests.