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"There's no better version of yourself than right now. 'Why?' Because... You're alive." Karlos Lippe is a young man who lived by those words, guiding him through hardship. Despite the conflicts in his past, his monotonous yet eventful life in a small village would soon be warped as he is fated to encounter a Gorgon with silver hair. In lieu of the life Karlos had once known, the differences between the two are disregarded as they set out on journey, churning the past, present, and future. The reason? Humanity is on the brink of a new era. Across the vast world of Chavah, a planet several times larger than Earth, Neuromancers are those who have harnessed Psyche, an innate power accessible to anyone irrespective of background or origin. With the rise of the Industrial Revolution, these two forces collide against the human and gorgon, who journey while unravelling the echoes of desires, fears, and choices that resonate within the intricate expanse of identity. The core of this novel is perspective, so how you decide to perceive this story of freedom?

Kim Mugen encounters a dark man in the alleyway, before he can say anything else, the dark man begins telling Kim a story. How a man once picked up an empty, blank book, once the man opened up the book he disappeared… entirely. After the strange man told Kim the story, Kim ran away but on his runaway when he looked back, he couldn’t see the man almost as if he had disappeared…. running to school Kim found an empty cover book, he stood in disbelief and decided to open the book, in the book Kim saw that the first page was moving, where he can feel the breeze that’s coming out of the moving page, the book fell…. not a person in sight, not a person near the book, almost as if Kim had disappeared into a new world…. (I am a new writer, well I don’t consider myself a writer, rather than a reader. I just wanted to try writing my type of story, yes there will be some grammar mistakes there and now but luckily, I had my friends proofread it and are giving me feedback on what my mistake is, and thank you for taking the time to read my story)

The Book Of Legends. A mystical of unknown proportions, with knowledge foretelling the past, present, and the future. Of time, space, and fate. Of nigh omniscience and nigh omnipotence. A book coveted by many, yet beholden to none. What secrets does it hold, and what does it entail? Yet it somehow managed to land in tne hands of a young, down-on-his-luck man. Find out what happens when the book starts to reveal the secrets of old, and what it will do for our young protagonist. Will he drown in the knowledge of the book, or will he rise and conquer it, ushering his own era?

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

Yuki has always felt like he's searching for something, but he's never quite known what—until a chance meeting with a mysterious woman at a deserted train station thrusts him into a surreal world hidden beyond his own. Given a notebook titled The Book of Paths, he finds himself on a journey across otherworldly landscapes filled with ancient symbols, talking animals, and mirrors that reveal fragments of his past. Each page of the notebook unlocks a new part of Yuki’s path, guiding him through strange encounters that stir memories and hidden truths within him. With the enigmatic woman as his occasional guide and a mystical silver fox as his companion, Yuki is challenged to confront who he is and what he truly desires. The Book of Paths is a fantasy novel that blends mystery and introspection, exploring themes of self-discovery and destiny. As Yuki’s journey unfolds, he realizes that the answers he seeks may lie not in distant lands, but within the depths of his own heart.

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In a world where magic and mystery reign, human greed and selfishness have perverted the arcane, transcending human limits; a dark future looms. The gods, offended by this affront to the natural order, have decided to unleash their wrath through the Ancestor, an omnipotent being destined to overturn the reign of the living. The Ancestor sent the Draugr to punish human existence. These fearsome phytomorphic creatures sow death in their wake. As chaos ensued and humanity teetered on the brink of annihilation, an alliance was formed to confront the threat. The 11 states joined forces to eradicate the Draugr and restore peace. These champions possessed a mastery of arcane magic and were prepared to do whatever it took. That is, until one day, they learned of a discovery...

Time often can slip through ones hands if not careful, within the tower time means nearly nothing for those at the top and for those born of high grade species. When he is summoned inside the tower he doesn't panic like most but his future is in for a upheaval as he changes the very foundation of everything once believed through his refusal to be anything less then the best even as who he himself is slips from his mind.

A boy is given a book called The Book of Light, which is blank and can only be read by people with a pure heart. From that moment on, he obtains the ability to summon, control and become any creature and be good within the book. . Stories, characters, objects and things originally created by my Luis A., any resemblance to reality is mere coincidence, I do not accept plagiarism and I do not approve of it either, respect originality and be creative, any copy of this story is prohibited, a totally story registered in Webnovels.

You find yourself faced with a old rotten book. Will you take a peak inside and see what it holds? See what it's pages have to offer or what's left of them. Maybe you are the one meant to read this story..

The vast scale of our universe has lead us to believe that we must be alone. However, this isn't the case. Fane, a member of a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, is suddenly summoned to a medieval world, reminiscent of Old Earth's Dark Ages. On the surface, kingdoms wage endless wars, while beneath, a mysterious dungeon sprawls, its labyrinthine corridors constantly shifting like the gears of a clock. Yet, this world is not the only one drawn into the chaos. Two others have also been pulled into the fray, bringing with them powerful crystalline mages and ancient gods long thought forgotten. Now, Fane must fight to survive alongside native warriors and foreign entities alike, all while unraveling the cryptic mysteries of this strange and dangerous realm. Survival is only the beginning - deciphering the truth could change everything. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello! Thanks for checking out my work! I'm not the greatest author, but I plan to consistently update this project, even if I have to write significantly slower than what you typically find on this platform. (My apologies!) Below, you will find some key notes that might be nice to see before becoming invested. PACE: 1 ch/week For now, I plan to write roughly 1 chapter / week. However, this might change in the future as I acclimate to writing more frequently. (Or if this story randomly becomes very successful.) MONEY: At least first 50 ch FREE I know I just mentioned this story becoming "successful", which typically entails paying the author and bla bla bla. BUT! I like the idea of this just being my story with no hooks or lines for a while. I plan to make the greater first chunk of the story free. TRENDS: ~~Overpowered~~ Honestly, I hate the concept of things being "overpowered". It reminds me of the first time I hacked my favorite childhood videogame. (It sucked the fun out of it completely.) That being said, I want this story to involve genuine challenges that take effort or risk to overcome. GENRE: Action, Mystery I would like this story to focus primarily around Action and Mystery. There might be some mild things tossed into the fray like comedy and romance, but don't expect anything too raunchy. DISCORD: -not yet implemented- I may eventually start a discord for this story. It could make a good library for supporting lore or artwork, as well as a place for people to discuss their theories or leave feedback. For now, this discord doesn't yet exist, but I will update you here when/if that changes. OTHER STORIES: Paused A few of you may have known me from my previous stories. I know, you may be pretty bummed that I haven't updated either in a really long time. There were some pretty hefty flaws in those stories that I kind of beat myself up over. (I actually formed this story while trying to restructure the surface world for 'Reincarnated as a Haunted Machine'.) For now, this will be my only work, as the world I live in has become rather complicated in recent years. Perhaps at some point, I will return to my other works, but for the foreseeable future, this story will be my one true love.

Book on hold

abandoned book

A story about a teenage boy trying to get through his HighSchool life all while hiding his new secret.

Otis, the man who caused chaos before leaving the earth. Before his reincarnation, he was given a mission by the messenger of the heavenly one to find the book of laws. Given three wishes to accomplish his task, he wished for his psychopathic alternate personality to be his system and was blessed with a shape shifting ability after requesting for the strongest power. Alas, a certain being added a clause of you take from me, I take from you twice. Fast forward and here he's in a new world entirely different from his former. Here where magic is supreme, the world is ruled by the strong and everyone ultimate goal is to get the book of laws. My only advantage is I have a system, which is the psychopathic me from my previous life that's if we see eye to eye. Anyways, like a wise man once said; "For he who holds unto the book of laws, knows the truth of the universe". Και αναζητώ την αλήθεια

Observe Ren's journey to survive the new apocalyptic world. Book cover is not mine!

What will you do when you fall asleep and found yourself in a different place about which you don't know anything. Everything is very new to you. Place, people everything and now you have to survive in this place. This is the story of a psychiatrist who works hard to earn money for her family. One day she came across an old beggar who gives her a book and that night when she fall asleep she found herself in another place. Here she meets some people. Now what she is going to do to come out of this world. A lot of new things are waiting for her, the new journey which will give her trouble, new friends, enemies and some puzzles which she has to solve to save her life. Come and join the journey of Amy and her mysteries which make her meet two people in that journey who fall for her, now how she is going to handle them, let's find it out together. I will clear it first that English is not my first language so you can see mistakes in my grammar. I hope you will bear it but I promise to make it better. The cover doesn't belongs to me, I just modified it. Let's enjoy this story.

book closed

"As the sole guardian entrusted with the ancient tome of Cyllus, I beseech you once more, Master, reveal unto me: What is your final, most profound wish?" "I.I...wish...for..."

In a world filled with wild beasts, ability users and summoners. A teen boy named Damon blade that has been cursed with the ability to bring rainfall. Discovers it's more to his rain abilities than he initially believed after an ancient Obsidian Dragon called shield gives him a system. He learns the reasons behind his strange and thought to be harmless power is actually from a Demonic being that has been trapped within his body since birth, locked away deep inside his subconscious. His power to control rain, transforms into an ultimate revolutionary power as he sharpen his ki and experience with countless battles and overwhelming obstacles. Damon finds himself experiencing life first hand as someone who can finally compete with others with abilities and the power to summon beasts. As the system he receives grants him the power to obtain a mythical first of its kind beast. along with his newfound powers and the help from his best friend named Jolly. Damon achieves and learn many things in the beginning of his journey for understanding. A world compromised of guilds and squadrons. Damon becomes the second in command of his own squad after a race called mongrels arrive on their planet running for their lives from a new foe with the natural ability to conceive thousands of creatures for mass war and destruction. As time goes on many paths are chosen leading to many deaths and hardships. relationships are questioned as betrayal and deception are in every war and battle. unraveling secrets of the world and galaxy leads Damon to discover powerful beings from the underworld lead by a potential eating Demonic being that is set to free its master from the gates of hell. friendships will be tested. loved ones will parrish, but Damon will keep growing and fighting for something much more than his own life.

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In the world of "Book of Combat," our protagonist finds himself thrust into a dark and dangerous realm after his untimely death. Reincarnated with a newfound purpose, he discovers that he holds the key to unlocking the ancient artifact known as the grimwore - a powerful weapon capable of shaping the fate of nations. Joined by a weary traveler, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous lands and shadowy corridors in search of the grimwore. Along the way, they encounter monstrous beasts, ancient curses, and long-forgotten secrets that threaten to consume them. As they delve deeper into the heart of darkness, the true nature of the grimwore is revealed - a weapon of unimaginable power that could bring about either salvation or destruction. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the protagonist must harness his newfound abilities and confront the darkness that threatens to engulf them all. But just as they reach the climax of their quest, a shocking revelation throws everything into chaos. Betrayal lurks around every corner, and the true enemy may be closer than they ever imagined. As the tension mounts and the stakes grow higher, the protagonist is faced with a choice that will determine the fate of not only himself but of all who dwell in the shadow of the grimwore. With the future of the world hanging in the balance, can he find the strength to overcome the darkness that threatens to consume them all? And as the final battle draws near, a chilling cliffhanger leaves readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next installment of the gripping saga of the "Book of Combat."

A book showing acceptance of many mistakes in life. Each chapter is a new story to help people cope with certain traumas and learn acceptance in one another.