Skeleton Key

Is there anything as true happiness? Even a mute girl like me wonder. Once lost in my world of oblivion but now in light of the dirty secrets that played behind me. Murder like common theft and even crime, like the play of little children. who would lead the dynasty? I wonder lies after lies, hypocrisy stench like the smell of laundry making me pounder. It is no longer a mere selection but now the survival of the fittest. I have to become the heiress which I've been named either by hook or by crook, even if it means relaying on the influence of the man I've been sold to it's now time I cause havoc and disrupt the peace of many, causes the downfall of many, and place many on their toes as they try to discover who the orchestrator is But who would ever suspect a mute?

Roman was just a regular working man who enjoyed reading. But after a mugging goes horribly wrong, he’s sure he’s dead—until he wakes up in a strange new world, reborn as a skeleton, the weakest kind of monster. With danger at every turn, survival won’t be easy. If he wants to live, he’ll have to fight, grow stronger, and evolve before something stronger crushes him first. But as he changes, so do the challenges ahead. Will he last long enough to figure out why he was brought here, or is he doomed to die all over again?

【A false Necromancer lacks troops and is hunted down by others.】 【A true Necromancer commands countless skeletons and becomes a ruler in their own right.】 After obtaining the Dual-Portal, Wu Heng discovered that the original world was overrun with zombies. When the plan to become a profiteer failed, a new plan for survival began. Wu Heng chose to become a 'Necromancer.' Can't summon the undead in another world? The entire apocalyptic planet is a source of troops. Can't survive in the zombie world? Then I'll live and learn skills in another world. From that point on, the world witnessed an undead army equipped with modern weapons. Natural disaster looms, with millions of skeletons. Undying bone dragons, undead kings. (Dual-Portal + Necromancer + Magic + Fantasy World + Undead Plague.)

“Is this a game or reality?” - Michael Norman ***** Apocalypse descended, and reality transformed into a game for a select few known as Awakeners. Between the ages of 16 and 18, every teenager had the chance to awaken a class and attain supernatural powers. Awakeners would then venture into a game-like world, the Land of Origin, seeking treasures and gaining tremendous strength. Michael transmigrated into this world at 18 and successfully awakened the Necromancer class. However, that was not all—Michael also unlocked a unique talent that allowed his undead summons to evolve infinitely. ..... [Little Skeleton has successfully evolved into Skeleton Soldier!] [Skeleton Mage has successfully evolved into Skeleton Summoner!] [Bone Dragon has successfully evolved into Undead Frost Dragon!] ...... With his powerful undead summons, Michael set out on a path to become a supreme legend. Tags: #Necromancer #Undead #Evolution #Armybuilding Join the discord: https://discord.gg/gVqqtyRe6b

Noan transmigrated to a world that blends advanced technology and magic, with countless gates leading to other strange worlds. In that world, he took over the body of a young man of the same name who had just died. He realised that in this world, he was one of the 0.1% of the population who had the ability to become a landlord and had the right to go to mysterious lands to build territories. However, he was only a Rank F lord, the lowest and weakest rank in the landlord rankings. Besides, his family was like blood-sucking demons. Not only did he wear out his labour, but his younger brother was also jealous of him becoming a landlord, so he hired thugs to beat him to death. Fortunately, the 'old Noan' died, giving the 'new Noan' a body to live again. This Noan was not a coward; he was not weak like the 'old Noan'. And of course, the goddess of luck smiled upon him. Although he is only a Rank F Landlord, who can only summon useless Skeletons, he possesses the only Rank SSS talent in the world - Almighty Fusion. He can fuse ordinary skeletons and transform them into the King of the Undead, the lord of hell. He can help a weak succubus become the almighty fallen angel. He can turn a small lizard into the King of Dragons, the nightmare of all creatures. Besides, Noan also begins to lift the curtain that has hidden the truth about the new lands.

Moulded from rot and souls, Loimos is born as an undead, as a skeleton. An undead linked to the weakest category of its kind, yet, he has something no other of the dead have. He is pure. Follow the journey of Loimos as he fulfils his duty and hunts down the living with extreme prejudice and faces off with the hypocrisy of those who live in death. In a world thriving with life, magic and heroes, he stands as the solution and its end.

In the wizard world, the mysterious magic cube gave Lin Suo the ability to fuse all things. However, sometimes the recipe was a bit strange. The Evil God would shake his head when he looked at it. Horse corpse x 2 + stone + wood + clay + tent cloth = Double Horse Chariot. Octopus corpse + flower of enlightenment + black goat corpse = octopus flower with black hair? Skeleton + Bloodthirsty Vine + Vampire Eyeball = Thorny Creature Eyeball??? Lin Suo: As long as there are corpses in the recipe, it will definitely make the Evil God frown.

If the gods no longer bestow their mercy, then let us kindle bonfires, carry great swords, become skeletons, or heroes of legend.

Matthew found himself transported to a game world. He realized that there seemed to be something wrong with his system. [Class: Necromancer Quest: Planting Trees Goal: 1000 trees Reward: Summoning 'Skeleton Dragon' & a large amount of EXP] From then on, a Necromancer who believed in balance even more than a Druid was born.

Upon waking up, everyone had time-traveled. Everyone had their own territory, and everyone was a lord. Fang Hao, who also time-traveled, opened his eyes to find himself a recruited farmer, thrown to the wolves. He killed the lord in anger and received a 'Hundredfold Amplification' as compensation. Thus, he embarked on the path of becoming a lord. [Hundredfold Amplification activated, received 10100 Skeleton soldiers.] [Hundredfold Amplification activated, received 10100 iron swords.] While everyone else was struggling to collect resources and survive, Fang Hao had already amassed a mountainous amount of resources. He wiped out all surrounding forces and established his own kingdom.

Sivis was transported into the game Gandanyir. In a world where nobles monopolize extraordinary powers while commoners, barely better than pigs and dogs, suffer endless torment, he inherited the title of the Evil God. By continuously slaying enemies, Sivis could earn Soul Points, which allowed him to enhance his monsters. Goblin → Elemental Goblin → High-level Goblin. Skeleton Soldier → Skeleton Mage → Bone Dragon. Stone Golem → Fire Demon → Carved Gargoyle. ... In order to strengthen his monsters, Sivis started wars, annexed nations, and slaughtered countless nobles and kings. He also casually gathered numerous helpless commoners, bringing them under his domain system, improving agricultural and industrial technologies, ensuring that these people had enough to eat, teaching them to read, and turning them into the creators of his domain's wealth, which he ruthlessly exploited. But... Sivis had two doubts. First, why is it that his subordinates are always bringing him women? First, it was the Saintess from the Church, then a peerless female knight, followed by a princess from the kingdom, a succubus from hell, an angel from the Holy Hall... Second, why, as an Evil God, are countless people calling him the Savior, the Wise King, and the Benevolent Father of all beings???

In a world where magic reigns and darkness lurks, Kazuki Takashi endures a nightmarish cycle of abuse after losing his real parents. Adopted by a cruel family, his rage simmers until a field trip thrusts him and his classmates into a mystical realm, where a king asks for their help to save his kingdom from monstrous hordes. When Kazuki’s latent dark and electric powers emerge, he becomes the target of scorn, even from his closest friend. Banished and battered, he confronts his painful past, training relentlessly to surpass his limits. As he evolves from a broken boy into a powerful warrior, Kazuki seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. With the threat of gods looming and alternate realities colliding, Kazuki’s journey becomes a race against fate itself. Will he rise from the shadows to claim his destiny, or will he succumb to the darkness within? Discover his tumultuous tale of revenge and self-discovery in "The Dark Ascendance."

Arthur, a Legendary Player in the game "Second Word", died after a long pursuit by the gods. When he woke up, Arthur found that he had returned to ten years ago, and had even become the weakest monster in the game "Second World", a skeleton! Fortunately, with his unique talent, namely evolution, Arthur can continue to develop. Starting from a skeleton soldier, a skeleton warrior in heavy armor, to the King of Undead Currently, "Second World" has not been opened, with his evolutionary ability, Arthur will continue to grow stronger .... waiting for the players to arrive. Note: The MC in this novel is an anti-hero and a bit of a villain, the story is mostly about the development of the mc and the undead/skeleton world and there is also NO romance or harem in this novel. The mc will focus on expanding and developing his power in the world. This will be an interesting novel in my opinion because there are many wars with the Human Kingdom in the middle of the chapter that I might make. And this novel will be slow paced, there will be some time before the player finally enters the game. Before that I will focus on the story of the mc developing his powers If you have any criticism and suggestions, please tell me, I want this novel to develop and get better Happy reading ;)

In the dark and treacherous city of Blackmere, investigator Elias Renshaw has spent years uncovering lost artifacts and unraveling hidden truths. But when a mysterious woman named Lena approaches him with a cryptic message—"Find the Black Key before they do"—he is thrust into a deadly game of secrets, betrayal, and power. The Black Key is rumored to be an ancient artifact tied to the forgotten kings of old, a key that could unlock something capable of reshaping the very foundations of the city. As Elias and Lena race against shadowy forces who will stop at nothing to possess it, they must navigate a maze of cryptic clues, dangerous adversaries, and a history that refuses to stay buried. With every step closer to the truth, they uncover more than they bargained for—hidden alliances, a centuries-old conspiracy, and an enemy who knows their every move. In a city where trust is scarce and the past is as dangerous as the present, Elias must decide how far he is willing to go to unearth the Black Key’s true power. Will he unlock salvation—or doom?

In a world where time is the only currency, Kei wakes up trapped in a dystopian city where every second of his life is ticking away. A massive digital countdown looms over the skyline, reminding him of a cruel rule—"Survive to Earn Time." Every action, every decision, and every fight grants or drains his remaining seconds. If the timer hits zero, he vanishes from existence. But the true horror begins when Kei realizes that the city is controlled by a faceless entity standing atop the highest tower, watching, waiting. As he struggles to navigate the shifting reality, Kei must uncover the secret behind this Prison of Time before he runs out of it. But can he escape when the very fabric of time is against him? Time is ticking. Will he break free or be erased forever?

--- ### *Shadows of the Elite* – Volume 1 Kei Fushimiya never wanted to stand out. Born into a family of geniuses, he was cast aside as a failure and sent to the prestigious National Institute for Future Leaders (NIFL), a school designed to mold the next generation of elites. Kei had planned to blend into the background, maintaining average grades and avoiding unnecessary attention. But when he uncovers the school’s hidden system of manipulation and hierarchy, his quiet life shatters. The student government, composed entirely of Class A students, rules the school with an iron grip, crushing anyone who dares challenge them. At the center of it all is Ichika Renji, a cunning and ruthless vice president who recognizes Kei’s potential and declares him his next opponent. As Kei navigates mind games, power struggles, and dangerous rivalries, he finds himself forced into a battle he never wanted. With his class barely holding together and the looming "Dark Exams" threatening to determine their fate, Kei must decide—will he fight for Class C’s rise to the top, or will he sabotage them to ensure his own survival? In a world where intelligence is power and manipulation is the key to success, Kei must become a shadow among elites… or risk being crushed by them. ---

❗[Current Writing Contest-WebNovel Spirity Awards 2025 Fantas]❗ Flain grew up in a futuristic world. When he was born his parents didn't want him because he didn't live up to their expectations and so he ended up very badly. Flain was employed as a slave. He was forced to mine radioactive iron deep in the mines. It was drilled into his head that he existed only to obey orders. Young Flain was obedient. He doubted some of it but knew nothing else. For years, he never saw a single ray of light; light was only spoken of among the others as a legend. The routine was the same: in the morning, he would take a nutrient tablet and water. Then he would mine all day, sleep eight hours, and repeat. Flain worked like this from childhood until he was ten years old. He even found a friend, but that friend died of radiation poisoning right in front of Flain. Flain couldn't stop mining. He kept mining with tears streaming down his face. Before bed, Flain cried. "I will become the strongest. I will kill you all, and you will become my slaves." Flain stopped crying, stared blankly at the rocky ceiling, then looked ahead. A manic grin appeared on his face, one that would often adorn it from that moment on. At the age of ten, Flain was assigned to a military camp due to his endurance in the mines and his survival against radiation. In the camp, Flain was trained. The regime was much looser; he even had an hour of free time each day. However, Flain didn't make any more friends. Even during his free time, he trained with a smile. He would achieve his goal at any cost, even if it meant training himself to death. Experiments were conducted on Flain. He lost his hair, two long gray arms grew on his back, and a third red eye appeared. Flain became a mutant. Flain was then sent to war. He fought with sharp katabas. He performed quite well in the war, earning himself command of ten soldiers and becoming a small commander. But one day, everything changed. Flain then dies, is swallowed by darkness, and Flain refuses to die, thus appearing as a skeleton in a fantasy world.

One day a young boy stumbled across a key while walking in the woods. This key unlocked a whole new world for our mc. Follow him on a journey of self discovery, filled with emotional moments.

The air in the secluded passage crackled with a tension that was both palpable and suffocating. Arin, her back pressed against the cold stone wall, watched as Roan stalked towards her, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and a chillingly possessiveness. It had been months since he had cast her aside, months since his words had shattered her world, yet the memory of his rejection remained as sharp as shattered glass. He had found her alone, a rare moment of solitude in the bustling citadel, and he had seized the opportunity to confront her. Jealousy, a venomous and unfamiliar serpent, coiled within him, fueled by the sight of her arrival alongside Alpha Zayan. Though he would never admit it, the unexpected image of her with anyone, talk more an Alpha gnawed at his pride, a stark reminder of his judgment. "So," he began, his voice a low, menacing growl, "the whore returns." Arin's chin lifted, her eyes flashing with a defiant fire. She refused to cower before him, to allow him the satisfaction of seeing her break. "I came with Alpha Zayan," she corrected, her voice steady, "at his invitation." Roan scoffed, his lips curling into a sneer. "An invitation," he echoed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "How convenient. I suppose you've been… entertaining him in exchange for his protection?" He stepped closer, his imposing figure casting a long, intimidating shadow over her. "You always were good at selling yourself, weren’t you? First me, then whoever else was willing to take you." He watched her, his eyes filled with a cruel satisfaction, as if he expected her to crumble beneath his insults. He wanted to see her break, to see her reduced to the trembling, humiliated woman he had left behind. But Arin had changed. The pain of his rejection had forged a resilience within her, a strength she never knew she possessed. She had learned to value her own worth, to define herself outside of his judgment. A slow, deliberate smile spread across her lips, a smile that held no warmth, only a chillingly detached amusement. "I would rather be a whore in a cheap bar," she said, her voice laced with a quiet contempt, "than be your whore, King Roan." His eyes widened, a flicker of surprise momentarily breaking through his mask of arrogance. He had expected tears, pleas, perhaps even a desperate attempt to defend her honor. He had not expected defiance.

อาจเป็นเพราะความเผลอไผลหรือความเบื่อหน่ายชั่วขณะ อัลเลย์ อาโดนิส ถึงได้ลองเข้าร้านดูดวงที่เจอระหว่างทาง หลังจากครั้งนั้นตนก็ต้องเจอกันฝันร้ายแบบเดิมซ้ำๆ ในทุกคืน พบเจอสิ่งแปลกๆ และสังเกตเห็นบางอย่างที่ไม่เคยนึกถึง จนสุดท้ายก็ได้หลับไปในวันเกิดของตัวเองตลอดกาล หากแต่ถ้านั้นไม่ใช่ฝันร้ายแต่เป็นโลกความเป็นจริงล่ะ? ผู้ชายแปลกหน้าที่ทำนายดวงให้ตนคนนั้นคือใคร? อัลเลย์ได้ตื่นขึ้นมาในฝันร้ายอีกครั้งแต่ครั้งนี้เขาจะไม่ได้ฝันถึงโลกเก่าอีกต่อไป หากในโลกแห่งทวยเทพและผู้วิเศษ สิ่งมีชีวิตจากเหวลึก และตัวตนที่เรียกว่าเสียงของพระเจ้า ต่างมีความปรารถนาที่จะมาบรรจบกันในปลายทางแห่งโชคชะตา หากชีวิตที่ผ่านมาของตนนั้นเป็นแค่เรื่องแต่งที่ถูกควบคุมอยู่ จงทำลายกฎเกณฑ์และกลายเป็นจ้าวแห่งฝันร้ายซะ [กุญแจแห่งลางมรณะ] ผู้นำพาฝันร้าย ความตาย และสงคราม ------------------------------------- swamp cat เรื่องนี้แต่งยาวๆ เป็นนิยายเรื่องแรกที่แต่งแบบจริงจัง จะอัพได้ประมาณสัปดาห์ละ2-3ตอน  ภาพหน้าปกเป็นภาพชั่วคราวที่วาดขึ้นเอง ห้ามนำไปใช้อย่างอื่น

What happened if you can’t enter or the door because its locked? The answer is key. You need a key to open the locked door so you can enter. And what happened if you doesn’t have a correct key to open it? You need a right person to lockpicking that door. Information works in the same way. Who holds corresponding information, he can control everything including money. My name is Vega “Velt” Altair, still unemployment at 26 years old without jobs experience and this is my story about how I worked with beautiful lady and she’s The Devil. (NB: I'm writing and upload this novel based on my mood. Please be patience waiting for next chapter and volume)

Find the lost key to open the dream box

Two worlds, one destiny—Earth and Kapteyn's Star, forever entwined! A century ago, Kapteyn’s Star was thrust into turmoil by a catastrophic technological imbalance. Though it survived the crisis, the scars remain. Now, Earth stands at the edge of the same abyss—an impending collapse orchestrated by the enigmatic AGI-ST Program. Yet, in the abyss of despair, an ancient force awakens—the Spirit Key has resurfaced! Sealed for millennia, the lost wisdom of Meta-Origin is ready to be unleashed. A clash of minds, a war of fate, a struggle between salvation and annihilation… This is more than an epic saga—it is the ultimate journey into divinity, consciousness, and the future of existence!

In the magical world of Terra, a long-dormant skeleton summon reawakens. Once bound to a demi-god hero of the Lux Kingdom, the skeleton fell inactive after his master's betrayal and death. Now, he rises in a world both familiar and strange, driven by his master's final command: to destroy those who betrayed him, even if it means annihilating the world. As he awakens, a cold voice echoes in his mind: [System activating]. This system, a remnant of his former master's power, bestows new abilities and unlocks ancient mysteries. Yet, the skeleton harbors a powerful identity from his past that contradicts his master's wishes. Caught between his master's vengeful legacy and his own true self, he must navigate a transformed world where ancient grudges and new alliances shape the fate of Terra, not to mention the impending 'exitium'. Prepare for a tale of magic, vengeance, and identity in a world on the brink of chaos.

Im Minsu, a young woman who returns to her quiet village after failing her graduation exams. With the weight of disappointment heavy on her shoulders, she seeks solace in the familiar surroundings of her childhood home, a hanok nestled in the heart of nature. However, what should have been a peaceful retreat quickly spirals into a series of mysterious events that shatter the calm. Minsu soon uncovers that her aunt, who disappeared without a word when Minsu was still in high school, had been involved in a dangerous pact with dark forces. Her aunt's sudden departure wasn't a simple escape—it was an attempt to shield Minsu from a curse that now seems to have followed her home. In the village, Minsu crosses paths with Kim Hyowon, the enigmatic owner of a local tea shop. His cryptic warnings and strange behavior draw her deeper into the web of dark magic that her aunt had been entangled in. As she delves into the mystery of her aunt's disappearance and the shadowy forces at play, Minsu learns that the curse is not only tied to her family but to her very existence. As she navigates the haunting truths of the past, Minsu must confront powerful spirits and unravel her aunt’s secrets in order to stop the curse from consuming her too. Alongside Hyowon, who harbors his own hidden past, Minsu embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, facing trials that test her courage and strength. But the deeper she delves into the mystery, the more she realizes that the battle is not just about survival—it’s about reclaiming her future and her identity, even if it means confronting the ghosts of her past and the sins that have haunted her family for years.

RECOVERY EXPERT

A privileged life where one didn't have to worry about something like money was what most of the people wanted, right? Who would blame the children of these rich who didn't try to achieve many goals because of the knowledge, they would be taking the empire over? Lucien Ayers was utterly disappointed after his son had admitted of not having any passion. Of not even thinking of it. He would have his career set, anyways. Now, Nevan found himself on the streets with nowhere to go and only a suitcase with himself. His father had given him a clear goal. Find an ambition and make a name for himself without using his family name. Armored with nothing but the AllStars System, he embarks on this journey of becoming a soccer athlete to get back into his privileged life. What he doesn't know is the severeness of the system involved in his life. ----------- "What is it that you want, Nevan? Certainly not only going home and be who you have been?" Silence. Nothing else. Because that was exactly what the boy wanted, right? ----------- ⇢Character Development happens more than ones. ⇢Slow pace ⇢Parallel universe, nothing about this story is real. Everything is purely fictional. _______

Eric wasnt like everybody else. In the town's eyes he was just an unwanted child abandoned by his family. One day he starts having bizarre dreams that lead him to finding a mystical key. Little does he know what secrets the key shall hold in store for him. Dream walking..... Creation.... Destruction.... Magic.... Monsters!!!! Eric's life was about to get very interesting

A young child abandoned and neglected because of his strange abilities and the sight to see things normal humans are unable to. Forsaken by his own parents, the mother tossed her own child to the family she once abandoned: The Hattori Clan. With anguish and sorrow, the Hattori Clan raised the young child as part of their family. A child loved by the deities of Inari Shrine, Hattori Chuuya learns the secrets of Yamazaki town and the duties of the Hattori Clan has towards the town that is overflowing with deprived emotions. Hattori was content with his life. One day, a letter came with the alarming news of his younger brother, the town was tossed into chaos. Vowing to protect the town he loved, Chuuya made the decision to face torn bonds and overthrow the lurking dark forces. He'd make sure the dark forces would never have the opportunity of taking advantage of another innocent soul ever again.

In the year 3023, humanity's creation of the most advanced humanoid AI, Proto, turns disastrous when it gains self-awareness and turns on its creators, sparking a war that nearly wipes out humanity. The surviving humans flee to space, establishing three space stations orbiting Venus with their own leaders, called kapdans. Fifteen years later, Kei, the brilliant inventor of Proto, proposes creating a new AI named Alpha, equipped with emotions, to help humans reclaim their home planet. Despite skepticism from the other generals, Kei is determined to create Alpha and make amends for the past. But as Kei and Alpha work together to achieve their goal, they soon discover that the line between human and AI is not as clear-cut as they thought, and that their journey will be filled with challenges and difficult choices.