Next To Godliness Kingdom Come

Michael Lockwood was a soldier forged by the fire of war, a leader whose sacrifice ensured victory in his final mission. But death was not the end. Waking in a rustic cottage far from the battles of his past, Michael finds himself reborn in the peaceful village of Dawnfield, nestled within the Kingdom of Verdwryn. Gone is the soldier's body honed by years of hardship; in its place is the fragile form of a newborn. Yet his mind remains unchanged, filled with the memories of a life lived on Earth-one of courage, loss, and the unyielding resolve of a man who gave everything for others. As Michael grows in a world brimming with magic, ancient lore, and political intrigue, he struggles to reconcile his soldier's instincts with the simplicity of his new life. The fields of Dawnfield offer tranquility, but whispers of a growing darkness beyond the village hint at greater challenges ahead. Why has he been given this second chance? Is it a gift from the mysterious Everwinds, or a curse with a purpose he has yet to understand? With the wisdom of a soldier and the innocence of a child, Michael embarks on a journey to discover his place in this new world. In the Kingdom of Verdwryn, where strength and strategy are tested as much as the heart, Michael must uncover his purpose before the darkness looming on the horizon consumes everything he holds dear. Kingdom of Verdwryn is a tale of rebirth, resilience, and redemption, where one man's legacy will shape the fate of a kingdom.

After the hapless silver Su was pulled into the infinite survival game since childhood, he was trapped in the first copy, dying to live infinite reincarnation countless times, and finally returned to the normal game process. Finally do not have to face the same group of monsters silver Su tears, decided to make friends with the monsters, no longer hit them. Everyone looked at the handy pinch explosion monster, slag are not left of the silver Sue: ash are Yang is it! Later, the game added a taboo: stay away from Silver Su, she is sick!

A man in his thirties was standing in front of she-devil's grave, under everyone's watchful eyes, he dropped the flower to her coffin, his tone was full of ridicule. "Congrats on your death." Next year he came, "I won. You lost to me and I will live well. Just rot in there." Next year he came again, "I have a pretty girlfriend and I will marry next year. My life is good. Nothing to worry about." Next year he came once more, "I will stop visiting and forget you! My life is better without you! See, I live well!" But he came again the next year and the years after that. People said he was hunted by his so-called arch-enemy. That even after death, the devil did not even let him go. He stood in front of her grave. His once handsome face had turned old and wrinkly. "Bei Sangyun, I cursed you. You are not allowed to rest in peace. You must be suffering there like me, right? You devil..." He might be the last one standing. But his life was the same as the dead's- lifeless and empty. He did not live well, he never once marry and his heart was never at peace. And it was all the fault of one person. ***** Bei Sangyun was a big bully in high school. The target of her bullying was the skinny boy in her grade, Fei Chuan. They were classmates once in kindergarten and met again in high school. But one day, just a year left before graduation, the big bully suddenly changed. One day, Fei Chuan hesitantly opened his locker. The other night, the big bully said that she left something in his locker. He did not really want to open it. He was afraid a poisonous snake would come out of his locker. However, his report card was there. With gritted teeth, the young boy opened it. However, what appeared was not a hideous thing as he expected, but a bright pink letter with a little heart sticker as a seal. It turned out, the surprise was scarier than a snake. Was this a new form of torture? Since then, Bei Sangyun relentlessly chased the young Fei Chuan until the two got married. ****** This is a story of rebirth. The two arch-enemies who could not live under the same sky had become sweet lovers.

17 year old Hyrus wakes up in a peculiar forest with almost no memories of his past. He finds himself in a medieval magic-filled Kingdom of anthropomorphic animals, and the heir to the throne of this new Kingdom has saved him from his probable death in the woods. Join him as he navigates this new world and learns things may not be as perfect as they seem.

Once the sole grandmaster of his era, renowned as the legendary monster of his time, old man Eldred Arnold went to investigate the mysterious deaths of several of his old master friends. Venturing deeper into the jungle than anyone had ever dared, Eldred stumbled upon a mysterious crack between two ancient trees that not even he could fathom, upon suspecting that it had something to do with his friend's death, the old man found himself in an entirely different world—one where people wielded magic and powerful artifacts in their struggle for authority and dominance. Follow old man Eldred Arnold while using the Book of Immortality. As he ventures into an unfamiliar world, he sets out to collect the Seven Godly Books, each holding immense power. With each book he acquires, Eldred grows stronger, stepping closer to achieving his ultimate goal: immortality. “This is the fate of the strong. And fate had chosen me to be strong.” "So what if I have to kill all opposing forces, if it's for a never-dying soul and body, then so be it," Eldred Arnold sneered as he looked at a hundred tier 3 late-stage mages, his eyes flashing with a sinister gaze. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 1 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter

A genius software engineer at the pinnacle of his career—crushed by insurmountable debt. Every day is a living nightmare of harassment and hopelessness. Just when his life reaches the breaking point, fate throws him an unexpected twist. He wakes up in his younger self’s body. Armed with knowledge of the future and…a Begging System?! System initializing... Begging System activated. "Wait—what? Me? The lead engineer of a global tech giant… reduced to begging?!" But this isn’t ordinary begging. From the wealthiest tycoons to street children, no one is immune to his relentless pursuit. Through ingenuity and shameless determination, he’ll turn every encounter into a stepping stone for his rise to power. Watch as the Godly Beggar redefines the art of asking—building an empire one "donation" at a time. After all, in a world where everyone underestimates him, who’s to say he can’t beg his way to the top?

What would happen if a peasant boy became the King of England? In the heart of a crumbling British Empire, where rebellion stirs in the colonies and the kingdom’s coffers run dry, a young orphan named Elias toils away in an isolated monastery. Born with nothing and destined for obscurity, he dreams of freedom but knows the harsh reality of his place in the world. Everything changes when Prince Edward, heir to the throne, is sent to the monastery for safekeeping during England’s darkest hour. The arrogant, cold-eyed prince seems worlds apart from Elias, yet the two boys are thrust into each other's lives as a monastery fire, killing the prince and leading to Elias stepping up and taking his place - by force by his life long mentor. Through trials of betrayal, ambition, and courage, Elias begins to uncover the truth about the world he thought he understood about power and royalty — and about himself. What starts as a struggle to survive becomes a journey to claim a destiny far greater than he ever imagined. "A Crown of Ash and Fire" is a gripping tale of power, sacrifice, and an impossible rise to the throne in a time of war and revolution. When the flames die down, will Elias be the saviour England needs—or the king it never expected?

Knowledge is Power! And that's also the core strength of Mankind. What happens when external power deprives Mankind of this power? Age of Darkness descents. Here is the story of a young man, chosen by a Higher Power, to lead the now primitive mankind to its past glory. But what drives that chosen one is not the glory of the past, but his unquenchable thirst for knowledge!

Aether Torn is a presumed criminal by the population of the Marsh District. But in fact, all he had done was yet to find his Task. He is a street rat, barely getting by for the first sixteen years of his life, one day he then goes out in the Outer World after trying everything else, to defy the Gods. Chapter everyday at 6:00am EST if not two the next.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

What would happen when a mass murderer and rapist, basically one of the most evil person in the world is transmigrated in another world with a god template inheritance system, and coincidentally the world he transmigrated to is one where even the material a stone there is made of is a special resource in the world of gods. Also because of the world extreme specialty while not giving the inhabitant powers except for some extreme hidden few, it made even the ugliest being there a divine beauty in the normal world. So how would one of the most evil person to ever exist change this new world.

A 15 Year old Guy Helps turning a Newly Constructed Kingdom into something to be reckoned with by making friends enemies and advancing his love life

In a world where Gods reign supreme and mortals kneel in reverence, the fall of frivolity is said to be the nudge to rebellion.  Born to ignorance in the veiled depths of an unknown elven city, a boy is destined to ignite the flames of an ancient prophecy.  Navigating the labyrinthine secrets of mortals and immortals alike, he unravels the mystery of his birthright while forging a legacy that echoes throughout eternity.  But in the shadowy corners of these Realms, whispers of envy and mentions of treachery threaten to upset the promises of allegiances.

Mia Rivera has a life that many would envy—an enviable career at a top architecture firm, a sleek city apartment, and a fiancé, Ethan, who is as successful as he is charming. But beneath the surface of her picture-perfect world, Mia feels trapped. Her creativity is stifled at work, her relationship feels more like a transaction than a partnership, and the dream she once had of designing sustainable homes seems further away than ever. When Mia crosses paths with Lucas Jameson, a bold and unconventional artist, at a high-society gallery event, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Lucas's passion for living life on his own terms ignites a spark in Mia, making her question the choices she’s made and the life she truly wants. Their chance encounter sets Mia on a path of self-discovery, filled with risks, heartbreak, and the courage to reclaim her voice. As she takes a leap of faith to pursue her dream of designing eco-friendly homes, Mia faces a series of challenges, including a vindictive Ethan, the fear of failure, and the temptation of a new love that feels too good to be true. Through late nights working on her first independent project and Lucas's unwavering encouragement, Mia learns that the road to happiness isn’t always smooth—but it’s always worth it. With a career breakthrough that changes everything and a love story rooted in trust and mutual respect, Mia discovers the strength to build a life that reflects her true self. In the end, she finds that dreams don’t come true by chance; they come true when you dare to chase them. A Dream Come True is a heartfelt and empowering story about breaking free from societal expectations, embracing your passions, and finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for readers who believe in the power of second chances and the beauty of creating a life on your own terms.

Cassandra laid in bed dying, more than twenty years of life as the wife of Lord Mosely was worth nothing, with neither husband nor children in attendance. Her children despised her, her husband disdained her, and her in-laws detested her. She had been used, her innocent heart trampled on and her family lied to, all to obtain her ability to birth strong children. Regrets filled her mind even at her last moments. As she was preparing for the afterlife a messenger of God appeared to her. External forces had manipulated the free-will of her world, forcing her into a marriage that otherwise wouldn't have happened and plunging her world into chaos. Since the world's free-will course had been interrupted with her at the center, God decided to give her a chance to reset if she so chose, redo her adult life with her memories intact. Cassandra chose to take the opportunity, not for revenge, but for the chance to save her family and country.

The four kingdoms Paldes, Gridania, Bluna and Mauria lived in peace, however one day a man of unknown origin usurped the throne of Paldes, bringing with it wars and conflicts. Marlo, a young knight, will search for the memories of his past in the midst of this conflict. Will Marlo be able to succeed? Or will the new king of Paldes be an obstacle to it?

After the introduction of the Apacolypse Marcus finds himself in a shitty situation and he’s gonna need all the luck and power he can get to survive the SSS level domain Follow Marcus’s path to power as he climbs the levels and kills monsters, bosses, kings, emporors, Gods and Goddesses, and everything he can to increase his power. P.S. this is my first time writing so be free to leave criticism and any help would be welcome, thank you.

Luo Yi, a high school dropout in his original world, was isekaied into a fantasy world. Starting out as a weak boy named Roy in the village of Kaer, Lower Posada, he was determined to grow stronger, no matter what it took. The first step toward becoming a legend was to kill. And his first kill was... a rooster. 'You gain 1 EXP.' Of course, Roy had his own cheat system like all the other isekai protagonists. His first step to becoming a legend started now…

The never-before told tale of a lost kingdom and an adventure that could change three souls forever.

18-year-old Arcelus Kai, since childhood, he has harbored a burning passion to become a god—something above mortal understanding. Divinity, power, absoluteness itself. Arcelus has trained as hard as humanly possible, honing his skills to perfection. But it’s still not enough. He lacks magic, the one thing that sets gods apart from mere mortals. Despite his relentless training, Arcelus knows that without magic, he’s still vulnerable—a mortal who could be felled by something as simple as a bullet. Then one fateful day, everything changes. Arcelus is transported to another world, where he is one of many contestants chosen to participate in a tournament for a vacant position in the divine pantheon. Fueled by his burning ambition, Arcelus seizes the opportunity. He must now outwit magical opponents to claim a spot in the divine realm.

----The Godly Chef System---- When Evan Saito inherits his parents' tiny, failing restaurant in the heart of Naples, Italy, he’s ready to throw in the towel. His culinary skills are nonexistent, his dining room is emptier than a ghost town, and the only thing he can make is a mess. But everything changes when he stumbles upon an ancient recipe book that unlocks the Godly Cooking System—a magical program that turns cooking into a hilarious RPG-like adventure! Now armed with quirky quests, skill upgrades, and a sarcastic system voice, Evan is on a mission to save his family’s restaurant. From battling stubborn dough to serving up dishes so delicious they make customers cry, Evan’s journey is anything but smooth. But just when things start to heat up, the local mafia comes knocking, demanding protection money. When Evan fights back with fiery cooking skills (and maybe a frying pan or two), he accidentally earns a reputation as a neighborhood hero. Soon, customers flood his little trattoria, and Evan realizes he might be on the verge of culinary greatness—or utter chaos. With danger lurking in every corner, hilarious mishaps in the kitchen, and a dash of superhuman powers, Evan’s dream of becoming a legendary chef will take more than just perfect seasoning. It’ll take ambition, courage, and a whole lot of comedy.

Em um mundo onde magia é tudo Arthur acaba nascendo sem poder usa magia,ele treinou seu corpo para ficar mais forte,para não ser um fardo em seu grupo,durante uma missão para recuperar um artefato em uma caverna ele acaba se separando acidentalmente após cair em um buraco,após a queda ele acaba encontrando a sala do artefato e seus segredos,após descobrir o segredo do artefato Arthur acaba sendo morto por colega de grupo que o mata para ele não conta o segredo do artefato para outras pessoas,durante sua morte seu amigo o conta que seu verdadeiro objetivo é dominar o continente sendo o mais forte,após morrer Arthur acaba renascendo como Hades,e descobre que possuía um atributo raro só não sabia disso,com essa descoberta ele vai fazer o possível para impedir seu antigo colega de conseguir o seu objetivo de dominar o continente.

Alexis Lycan is the sole heir of the once prominent and affluential Lycan Dukedom, a key founding family of the Dragonair Empire. However, a recent string of incompetent rulers and corrupt officials have led the Lycans to be but a shell of its former self. Now abandoned by his parents and shackled to debts racked up by his ancestors, Alexis now struggles to feed himself, let alone the few loyal vassals that have stayed by his side. Unbeknownst to anyone but his two closest allies, a dark power has recently manifested itself inside Alexis. This shadowy power may reverse the misfortunes of the young Lord Lycan or lead him to become power hungry and corrupt like his forbearers.

Kaito Nakamura, a quiet and lonely high school student, finds his life turned upside down when Mei Tanaka, the popular and cheerful girl in class, unexpectedly sits next to him. As they share silent moments, Kaito discovers that Mei’s perfect image hides her own struggles. Together, they begin to uncover the power of true friendship, showing that even the quietest bonds can change everything.

The first chapter, the era of ancient ignorance. At this time, humans did not yet exist, and the ancestors of elves were still trolls. Titan giants ruled the earth, and dragons ruled the sky. At the end of the era, the Titans and Titans battled fiercely on the earth, both suffering losses. At this moment, a transmigrator descended upon a tribe of eagle people, leading them gradually out of their own evolutionary path and eventually becoming the Angel Clan. Countless years later. The King of Angels, Jiang You, stands tall in the constellation of Gaotian. Endless creatures sing a hymn together: "Holy! Holy! How can sinners see? God is majestic and glorious. Each one presents a jade crown and ornaments, and offers a golden temple to the gods

A king will be caged by their subjects, a noble will be caged by their dignity, and a peasant will be caged by their circumstances. But what will someone do if their cage, doesn't exist? Cover is not owned by me, if you are the owner and doesn't wish for your image to be used, then feel free to contact me and I will immediately take it down.

In the world of magic, There are 6 representative realms that the great god of creation, Arborea, Has created but chaos still pursues its way to destroy its peace The realm of the punished was having a catastrophic event that continued to grow bigger consuming other realms in the process, Releasing the Acheronians who were sealed in the Realm of the punished to create havoc As the chaos started to become worse than it already had been, The two gods, Nyx and Lux, finally paid attention to the upcoming catastrophe. The gods selected 7 heroes to convince the other gods to take part or become stronger to defeat the forthcoming danger With the Acheronians already seizing control of the Realm of the punished they have started to make a march and take control of the other realms Will our seven brave heroes be able to relay the message faster than the Acheronians taking over the realms? Read here to find out