Riddle Of Steel Conan The Barbarian

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

In the world of Tiamat, mortals are playthings for the gods—summoned to serve, survive, and entertain an unseen audience. Alain, an ordinary man from Earth, gets thrust into this world through an unexpected summoning, quickly stripped of his humanity and transformed into "Pebble," a brawny, low-intelligence character with a unique class called "The Battery." Tasked with walking a mysterious "Forest Path," Pebble quickly learns that his fate is being controlled by divine entities who act as his omniscient spectators, granting rewards, issuing tasks, and meddling with his every move. Pebble, with his new identity and peculiar skill set, teams up with an unlikely party of heroes: Phil, the eager snake-man rogue; Fred, the elderly wizard with unsteady but surprising powers; Bard, the charismatic musician; and Puffy, the foul-mouthed gnome who offers both guidance and exasperation. As Pebble struggles to navigate the rules of his new reality, he faces off against monsters, bandits, and divine "challenges" that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Along the way, Pebble encounters gods who meddle in his life—sometimes offering aid, sometimes just making things harder. Among them are Glurt, the playful trickster; Artia, the shrewd, vengeful and alluring goddess; Aphrodite, who has her own plans for Pebble; and Reeki, the mysterious Mountain God who seems to have taken a special interest in him. As Pebble's viewership grows, he gains more power—but also more problems, as the gods begin to influence his decisions, pushing him toward a fate even he doesn’t fully understand. Haunted by his past life and the slow erosion of his Earthly hobbies and habits, Pebble tries to make sense of his role in this divine game. Aided by his comrades he must balance the absurdity of his situation with the reality of high-stakes danger. His class, "The Battery," holds mysterious potential that he's only beginning to uncover, and the path ahead is riddled with tasks that could lead him to greatness—or end his journey prematurely. Combining elements of dark humor, epic fantasy, and unpredictable divine interference, The Story of Pebble follows the adventures of a hero who never asked to be one, struggling to forge a path forward in a world where the line between game and reality is blurred—and where the gods are always watching.

With war on the horizon, a spreading epidemic, and corruption festering in Kiltar, Tye faces a harrowing mission: to risk everything to save his country from ruin. But in a land where doing good attracts evil's gaze, how far is he willing to go—and at what cost?

A brave hero and a Saint of the Immortal Flames join forces to face the most powerful being in the universe, the Celestial Emperor. However, all they manage to do is separate a piece of his divine artifact, the book Tales of the Creation of Heavens and Earth. Unexpectedly, Tristan, a kid who has been locked up in a dungeon for two years by his stepmother, ends up receiving a fragment of this book. Unfortunately, he realizes that this alone is not enough to change his situation. Nevertheless, it rekindles the flame in his heart and motivates him to stay alive to seek revenge and find out what happened to his mother. And perhaps, thus began his ascension in this hellish world. What to Expect: - Weak to Strong to Op - Big fantasy world, many regions to explore with different cultures and characteristics - A good romance - Very interesting magical system - Creative enemies with nice backstory: magical, mystical and divine (eventually) _____________ Discord Server: Join if you want to see some pictures of the characters or just talk about the book. https://discord.gg/q9EQuZfYeZ

In the dark city of Castrum, Johanna wields the powerful Light of Elyria, making her a target for the ruthless Carnifex and the cunning witch Azazela. Johanna finds an unlikely ally in Troy, but their blossoming love is threatened by Azazela's relentless pursuit. Azazela seeks to claim Johanna's soul, while Animus, the power-hungry ruler, manipulates events to maintain control over Castrum. The Carnifex, dark creatures born from Animus' pact with the demon Zha'thik, serve as instruments of chaos. As Johanna and Troy navigate treacherous alliances and ancient prophecies, they confront the darkness head-on. But Johanna's ultimate sacrifice may be the only way to save Troy and Castrum from destruction.

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

'What is my purpose?' He thought as he gazed at the carnage that surrounded him. With every step he takes countless perish, with every action countless mourn. Behind him legions so vast they cover the horizon beyond and blot out the heavens. His soldiers, servants, friends, children. 'That's right.' He remembered with a tinge of melancholy, 'This is my purpose.' Author's note: High fantasy setting, with a heavy emphasis on action, army tactics, political schemes and world building. No harem and very little romance.

Princess Althea has spent her life as a pawn in the ruthless game of royal politics. When a fragile alliance collapses, her father’s solution is to marry her off to the enemy to stave off war. To ensure her compliance, he assigns Sir Catria—a stoic, battle-hardened knight with everything to lose—to escort her across hostile lands. Catria’s cold discipline grates against Althea’s fiery defiance, igniting a clash of wills that neither can afford to lose. But as assassins and treacherous terrain force them to rely on each other, the line between duty and desire begins to blur. Althea glimpses the cracks in Catria’s iron resolve, while Catria sees the unyielding strength behind Althea’s rebellion. As danger closes in and an unwanted marriage looms, they must make a choice: stay the course and sacrifice everything—or defy their fates and risk a love that could reshape their kingdoms.

In a world where hatred and vengeance drive destinies, a girl who has lost everything fights to survive, while a mysterious and powerful figure schemes a plan that could alter reality itself. Among them, a primordial entity rises, thirsting for justice for past crimes. The lines between enemies and allies blur as circumstances force them to join forces against a greater power. What once seemed like a personal battle turns into a cosmic judgment, where the balance of the universe is at stake, and the truth behind existence could change everything. In this trial, no one is what they seem, and survival will depend on forging unthinkable alliance

Just when I thought my life couldn’t get worse, it did. The only people I was living for were killed tragically. My life was worthless. And then I died saving a boy. I thought my life was over. That in the end, it surmounted to nothing. But my eyes opened again after my death. Thanks to a mysterious god, I got sent to a new world. I have a second chance — to live again.

After a tragic end to his bleak life, our down-and-out 29-year-old man awakens in a new body—a fierce young barbarian in a world of magic and monsters. Struggling to survive, he battles beasts and uncovers dark secrets about his mysterious mother and her hidden past. As he unravels his legacy, he’s drawn deeper into a destiny far more significant than he ever imagined. This story is also being Updated in Royal Road "https://www.royalroad.com/profile/499457/fictions" New chapters updated daily!

Anne was sold to a family that ran the entire mafia in her country. Just when she thought she was in the hands of the cruelest men, she discovered the family's secret. They weren't just cruel, they were murderous, bloodthirsty animals. They were werewolves. Anne tries not to get involved, but for a human it is impossible to resist the seductive allure of these creatures, and she becomes involved in a love triangle with the family's brothers. Her confused feelings and her hesitation to choose between them lead to the emergence of another creature. The werewolves' worst enemy. And he wants to have fun. And he turns Anne into a vampire among the werewolves.

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In the war-torn kingdom of Georgia, young Prince David is burdened with a prophecy that foretells his rise as the "Builder King." Trained in combat and strategy from an early age, David must grow into a warrior capable of uniting his fractured kingdom. Facing powerful enemies and internal betrayals, his journey is filled with intense battles and difficult choices, as he fights to reclaim his kingdom's glory.

Shreedha, a formidable gangster who runs business in twelve countries , is at the pinnacle of power when someone her own stabbed her back. In a shocking twist , she transported to a different world completely different from her ethnicity. But a queen is queen no matter the situation or world. What kind of challenges does she face? Would she be able to adapt to this new world while hiding onto the core of who she really is or will the trials of the new reality forces her to undergo a profound transformation? Join Shreedha on her journey of self discovery where she finds out what does it truly mean to be a queen unbound.

In a realm where humans and mystical beasts coexist, Kaden, a skilled tamer, finds his life irrevocably changed when a bonding ritual goes awry. Merging his essence with a spirit wolf, he is transformed into a hybrid—caught between the worlds of man and beast. As Kaden begins to harness extraordinary new abilities, he is haunted by dark instincts and cryptic dreams of a prophecy that surrounds the Shifter, a being fated to either unite or destroy the realms. Now targeted by the Cult of the Pure, who see his existence as an abomination, and the Lost Pack, who believe him to be their long-awaited savior, Kaden faces an impossible choice. Will he embrace his hybrid nature and bridge the gap between both worlds, or cling to his humanity, risking the onset of chaos? In a tale filled with internal conflict, courage, and high stakes, Kaden must navigate the delicate balance between his two identities. The fate of both realms hinges on the choices he makes as he uncovers the truth about his destiny.

For many years, the Carrians have lorded over Ciricos. However, their mighty legions have been stretched thin, as they have foes on multiple sides. Thus, they have hired the Maerkenien, warlike people that were far removed from mainland politics, isolated in an archipelago on the far west of the Great Ocean. They have made a grave mistake, however. They bankrupted themselves with lavish niceties, leaving none for their hired sellswords. They have appeased them with granting them land charters in the potential-full Isle, a backwater that Carrian pioneers have settled on for a century, though it is infested with the natives of the Isle, unwilling to accept civilization encroaching on their lands. However, the Maerkenien grow discontent, with no coin from the Carrians, the fuse of war have just been lit, and it is a matter of time before it goes off. (For the Royal Road staff that have rejected my submission of this story in their website, here is the link to my account in Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/573444/fictions I hope you reconsider the rejection, as I will be updating this story on both here on WebNovel and Royal Road! :D)

Quinn Parker, a brilliant but ruthless entrepreneur, is determined to carve out his own empire, one that transcends conventional wealth and power. Armed with cutting-edge technology, a secret AI named Nexus, and a private army of robots, he manipulates global markets, orchestrates hostile takeovers, and wages invisible wars in the shadows of the world's most powerful institutions. As Quinn builds his fortune—stretching into the billions—he embarks on an audacious plan: the creation of a sovereign island where he reigns supreme, shielded from any nation's laws. But with every victory comes greater risks, and Quinn's relentless pursuit of domination pits him against rival cartels, world governments, and even those closest to him. In a world where trust is fleeting and power is everything, Quinn is willing to sacrifice anyone and anything to achieve his goals. But as his empire grows, so do the enemies who seek to tear it down—and the line between success and self-destruction becomes dangerously thin. "Empire of steel: Rise of Quinn Parker" is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the cold calculation of a man who will stop at nothing to reshape the world in his image.

In a world where technology has turned on humanity, Elara—a brilliant engineer haunted by her creations—fights to survive among hybrid zombies born from a corrupted AI virus. As she battles through decaying tech cities and faces off against the deadly AI, Elara must confront both her past and her concept of humanity before everything she’s known is destroyed.

During the war of the Cosmos, The Five protectors with their leader kazel fought valiantly to protect the world from the antilives. After a hundred years of war, the antilives were finally defeated, or so they thought. After the war, The protector became weakned and their livespan shortened so they scattered the remnants of their soul to different parts of the universe, hoping to find worthy successors

A troubled orphan, discovers a captivating book at some point in his life that changes his life forever. Waking up as the main character of the book, he finds himself in a completely new world. Sharing the same name and facing the same challenges as the protagonist, he must navigate his unfamiliar surroundings and uncover the secrets of his new life. With the fate of the continent hanging in the balance, his journey begins as he strives to become the hero he once admired. Disclaimer: All anything to this book is fictional and soley part of my imagination I don't own any of the pictures and the names might be an coincidence if ever it bothers you. Thank you *Please bear with me as it is my first time writing a book*

After 10 years of hide and seek, the Mitchell family return to Springfield, with their beloved Luna Mitchell wanting her to leave a normal life free from constant fear of danger. But will she be able to put the past behind her and leave a comfortable life?? She tries to let go and stop being too uptight. And on her first day in her new high school, she manages to make new friends as well as enemies. She tries to live a new life with a tough identity but sadness and despair always find their way into her happiness leading her into leaving Springfield again. ... 4 years later... She's back but this its all for revenge. But the past won't just let her be. Will Luna Mitchell let her past and present pains and trauma break her down or will she overcome it all and prove to the real Woman Of Steel that she truly is...

A man doesn't need a lot to be happy, such a man was Cedrick Cassiel. He had everything he wanted and more. Emphasis on the had, because he couldn't prevent the tragedy that struck him and his family by the hands of a psychopathic serial killer. Following his death, he was granted the name Eldris by a powerful Death God, linked with the last legacy of said Death God's best friend and now without a family or friends of his own, he finds himself in another world - a world of Cultivation. Men and women alike ignite their spirits and traverse the world in pursuit of Power, Prestige or Knowledge. Immortality isn't a dream in this world, it is real and everyone is after it. But there's just one problem... Eldris is a stone. As an inanimate object, his life and any ambitions that he could ever possibly have in this world have been scattered in the wind. Eldris finds time to overcome his grief and move on. Or maybe he's distracted by the crippling insanity that is an added perk of becoming a stone. But he makes friends along the way and that's the important part. Read on, dear Reader! Because Eldris' real life has only just begun. --------------------------------------- A/N: This is my first time writing a story. Criticism is appreciated, so leave your honest reviews. Also this novel won't have a harem, same could be said for probably all the novels I write in the future. !!! This novel is something I have yet to make a serious dedication to, the update schedule is nonexistent. I won't drop it until it's completed but chapters will be slow. You have been warned dear reader, I am a lazy Author.(To anyone who may have been reading this, I won't be updating for a while. I don't think my writing skills are good enough portray this novel, with all the plans I have in store for it. I want this novel to be something good, so for now I will be learning from other works by authors more skilled than I, and trying to improve my skills. I will update the synopsis when I feel I can continue with this novel.)

In 2035 a 22-year-old boy named Kleinn lives in Berlin. After the release of the latest virtual reality model with the game The Price Of The Crown attached, he, a great lover and pro-player of strategic games decide to buy the whole bundle. Arrived at home, after having assembled everything, start the game. What our dear Kleinn still does not know is that it is not a "simple game" ... Publication: trying 1 chapter per month.

This is just a story about the MC climbing a technological tree in a fantasy world. Am new to this writing field I might make some mistakes, criticism and corrections are welcome.

There are some gruelling and horrific scenes. Alternate title: In a world where all magic has a price, I can get some else to pay it. The story is focused on the World Building. The protagonist is merely, the lens through which we can explore this "colourful", grim and terrifying world. He is a care-free character that is here to have fun and observe. The will be tales of sacrifice and story of glory and he is here to bear witness. Of course, given the nature of his abilities, he will also become more and more powerful... ultimately tries to save the world. ..... In a world teetering on the edge of madness and despair, twisted magic saturates every corner of existence, bending and breaking the laws of nature that once held the world in balance. The very fabric of reality unravels, as forbidden powers rewrite the order of life itself. When magic can defy every natural law, what hope remains for those who seek to restore order? Desperate, they turn to the very force that threatens to consume them—magic. It is their only hope, yet it is a hope laced with poison. For every act of magic, there is a price to be paid. The cost of power is high, and those who wield it must sacrifice more than they can fathom. The line between salvation and destruction becomes ever more blurred. Heroes and saviors rise in defiance, determined to protect what remains of their crumbling world. Yet even they cannot escape the prison that magic builds around them. The more they fight to save their world, the deeper they fall into its clutches.

Argentum Academy, a prestigious military-style school located in a sprawling valley, renowned for training the elite in combat disciplines, including Mecha Armored Divisions, Martial Arts, and Magical Warfare. Story Premise: Argentum Academy is divided into four main divisions: Mecha Armored Division (MAD): Students are trained to pilot advanced mechs. Martial Arts Division (MARD): Students master hand-to-hand combat and martial arts. Magical Warfare Division (MWD): Students specialize in magical combat and spellcasting. Strategic Operations Division (SOD): Students focus on tactical planning and strategy. As tensions rise between these divisions over resources, recognition, and influence, Ryker finds himself at odds with the MWD’s leader, the powerful and arrogant mage, Elara Vex. Ryker’s world takes a thrilling turn when he discovers the "Shadow Games," an underground tournament where students from different divisions compete in secret battles to test their skills and settle scores. Plot: Intrigued by the Shadow Games' potential to bridge the divisions, Ryker decides to participate. Alongside his childhood friend Lyra Flynn from MARD, his strategic partner Kaid Rylan from SOD, and the mysterious mage Zara Moonwhisper from MWD, Ryker navigates the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the academy. As the games progress, Ryker must confront Elara Vex, who becomes increasingly obsessed with defeating him.

In a world of The Great Eather, humans operate with the aid of gods, utilising their knowledge of the past to guide them into an age prophesied by the Ill Omen, the human guide of the gods.   Lucrid is a boy who has lost his memories of both past he has experienced. Slowly he may uncover what led to his state, and gradually he will develop the understanding that he is a part of something unique, something dark and dangerous, but what? You might realize this as you read, but I do love poems.

What if everything you have—wealth, privilege, love, and family—suddenly vanished overnight? Blair Wilson had it all—wealth, family, and an arranged marriage to Ezra Taylor, whom she loved and believed was meant to be hers. Her future appeared solid, as she was admired for her intelligence and set to run her family’s hospital. But when a tragic accident leads to accusations, Blair was exiled from her affluent life, forced to cut ties with her family and fend for herself. Blair Wilson, once an heiress wrapped in privilege, now lives in a haunted apartment with only a cat for company, navigating a world far away from the luxury she once knew. Armed with wit, courage, and resolve, she confronts her new reality, demonstrating to herself that she is more than the legacy her family only knew.