Slum

Born in the slums of Velmire, Aedric rises from nothing to challenge the city’s ruthless crime lord, Gorran Blackblade. Gifted with a mysterious power over shadows, he sparks a rebellion, striking fear into the underworld. With the cunning thief Lirian at his side, he topples gangs, shatters vaults, and builds a legend—the Phantom. But as his war escalates, ancient forces awaken, and Aedric faces a greater threat than Gorran. In a city built on blood and secrets, he must decide: will he be Velmire’s savior, or its next tyrant? The battle for the empire has begun.

read the first 10 chapter, and you will like it!!! In a world where every 18-year-old is granted a noble title and a domain, Reed was never meant to rule. Born in the slums, he survived by stealing, killing, and doing whatever it took to stay alive. The world despised him, and he despised it back. But when the Day of Lords arrived, fate played its cruelest trick yet. Goblin Lord. The weakest possible domain. The most pathetic summons. A rank that was practically a death sentence. But Reed doesn’t care. He never played by the rules before, and he won’t start now. Given absolute authority over his first Hero—a deadly and completely loyal goblin woman named Shia—he embraces his title with ruthless efficiency. There are no rules he won’t break, no enemies he won’t kill, and no limits to how far he’ll rise. If the world thinks it can laugh at him, it’s in for a nightmare. Because the Lord of the Forsaken doesn’t bow to fate. He breaks it.

In the grand city of Verdantia, where elixirs dictate power, Lyra Faelan, a shy yet ambitious girl from the slums, dreams of becoming the greatest Elixir Crafter. Desperate to save her ailing mother, she turns to forbidden alchemy, risking everything in a world ruled by ruthless Alchemy Guilds and privileged nobles. As she fights to master her craft, she clashes with Riven Caelum, a prodigious noble alchemist who sees her as nothing more than a reckless novice. But as their rivalry sparks, Lyra’s unorthodox methods begin to challenge the very foundations of alchemy. Venturing into Verdantia’s dungeons, uncovering forbidden elixirs, and battling a system designed to keep her powerless, Lyra must defy the odds before her ambition consumes her. Will she rise as a legend—or be crushed by the weight of her dreams?

Lavender has had a tough life, and because of her lack of opportunities, she is forced to live in the slums of a giant city. She is alone and has to take care of herself while living in a neighborhood that even the police are too scared to come to. She works a full time job in order keep her apartment and tries to stay tough for her own survival. Because of the constant danger, she is forced to dress like a boy for her safety. The world is cruel to her but she can't fight the fact that she was born with a kind heart. Despite her challenges, she finds happiness in her affection toward one of her neighbors. She has developed feelings for a mysterious man that lives below her. She tries to build up the courage to say something to him, but she knows that he could very well be one of the druggies, muggers, or murderers like the rest of the tenants in her building. One thing she could never have expected was that he wasn't a human.

Humanity is broken. Their cities are dust, their warriors long fallen. The monstrous Beasts and their godlike Beastkin masters rule with an iron grip, and hope is little more than a forgotten whisper. But legends are not born from comfort. They are forged in blood, in fire, in the will of those who refuse to kneel. Rowan was nothing—a nameless child in the slums, another soul crushed beneath the weight of a dying world. But from the depths of despair, he rose. Not for glory. Not for vengeance. But to tear down the chains that held mankind in servitude. And when the dust settles, the world will remember one truth. Rowan the Mighty does not bow. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of war, excessive violence, gore, and mature themes, including implications of rape and scenes of torture. Reader discretion is advised.

What if money was power? What if capital was magical? What if income was cultivation? What if a young man decided to destroy this unjust world of inequality and build a better one? That was exactly what Cæ (Cash) sought to do amid grief, anger, and hatred when he lost everything in an accident. Having come from nothing in the slums, his only goal had been to live a good life. By the age of twenty-two, he had finally managed to pull himself out of poverty with a decent job and romance. And then he lost everything he had ever built in an accident that left him in a coma for half a year. The world deprived him of the only person he had truly come to love. The predatory healthcare system burdened him with debt. The corrupt justice system deprived him of justice. The financial system robbed him of everything he owned. For the second time in his life, Cæ had been left with nothing. Well, almost nothing. The accident and the ensuing coma had altered his brain and mind, giving him an extraordinary talent for cultivating and mastering magic. He had been blessed with Acquired Savant Syndrome, a medical condition so rare that there were very few instances of it ever having occurred in history. It gave him endless potential and remarkable power. It gave him the power to destroy the world that he hated from the bottom of his heart. It gave him the power to destroy it and build a better one. And that was exactly what Cæ set out to do.

Welcome to the universe of Spectre. Jace comes of age and joins the army like all others his age. In a militaristic society that is normal. But his high level of intelligence and hard work quickly make him invaluable. So invaluable that he becomes a center of conflicts as the galactic empires rise and fall, revolutions occur, and invaders arrive. Join Jace as he goes from an orphan from the slums to becoming Spectre. As he navigates his military life he also navigates passing relationships and long term... 'contracts'. The novel contains depictions of torture, bloodshed, and overall brutality. Sexual content is heavily suggested and will be depicted as well, but it will not be the focus of the novel. The book cover was generated using Adobe's AI art generation system.

Power defines fate. Without it, you are nothing. Kaelen has spent his life in the slums, where the powerless struggle to survive under the rule of those blessed with supernatural abilities. But when an unexpected selection drags him into an elite school meant for the strongest, he quickly realizes that everything he thought he knew was a lie. The school is not what it seems. The world outside the slum is not even what they thought it is. The students are not what they appear to be, Everything is different from what the people in the slum Knows. Kaelen himself… is something no one can explain. As whispers of disappearances spread and secrets buried in blood begin to surface, Kaelen finds himself trapped in a game where strength isn’t just power—it’s survival. But something stirs deep within him, something the world was never meant to see. Because Kaelen is not like the others. And soon… everyone will know.

In a world where humanity battles against terrifying creatures known as Hallows—beings born from darkness and corruption—only the Awakened stand as Earth's defenders. Gifted with supernatural abilities, they fight back against the abyss. Quinn never expected to become one of them. Living in the slums, scraping by with odd jobs, and watching the strong grow stronger while he remained powerless—he thought fate had already decided his path. But when a stolen artifact triggers his Awakening, he gains a power unlike any other: Gravity Magic. Now, Quinn stands at the threshold of greatness, wielding the ability to bend the very force that governs the world. With his newfound strength, he rises from nothing, challenging Hallows, corrupt Awakened, and even the limits of his own body. Each battle pushes him further, each fight carving his name into legend. But as his power grows, so does the darkness around him. The Hallows are evolving. The world is changing. And a hidden force watches his every move. If Quinn wants to survive, he'll need to rise above them all. After all—gravity may pull everything down, but he refuses to fall.

Originally from the slums, Adam was chosen as a candidate for an experiment to ignite the Spark - an entity that gives superpowers. However, he failed and was thrown into the Dead Lands - the place the world became after the fall of the Last Star, beginning a new era for mankind, dangerous and unexpected. He faced against monsters and dangerous anomalies, sometimes creating artifacts - the miracle of this world. Killing his first monster in deadly combat, Adam became a Phantom - one who could evolve, endlessly moving toward power. Follow Adam on his journey, from fighting monsters and exploring Dead Lands to endless evolution!

Warlock Bloodline In a world where warlocks once ruled, their power is now forbidden. For centuries, the greatest warlock of all 'Lord Zeroth' vanished, leaving behind only whispers of his legacy. But his disappearance wasn’t the end—it was just the beginning. Kalen never knew who his parents were. Raised as an orphan in the slums of Vaelthar, he struggled to survive in a city torn by corruption and dark magic. But when a brutal murder in the shadows reveals a blood mark on his hand—a mark tied to the lost warlock king—Kalen’s world shatters. He’s no ordinary orphan. He’s the heir to a forbidden power. Suddenly, Kalen is hunted by enemies who want his bloodline for their own. As he uncovers the secrets of his past, he awakens powers far darker than he ever imagined. With warlock clans, dangerous cults, and ancient creatures after him, Kalen must navigate a treacherous world of betrayals, demonic contracts, and old prophecies. But the truth behind his father’s disappearance is far more dangerous than he could have ever predicted. As Kalen’s power grows, so does the mystery of the warlock’s curse. Will he master his dark inheritance, or will it consume him? The bloodline of the greatest warlock is stirring. The heir has awakened. And the world will never be the same.

[WSA 2025 Entry] Growing up in poverty in the slums of Mushin, Nigeria, life was far from perfect for fourteen-year-old Jesse Jackson. Through the dark times, however, football was his one and only solace, comfort, and happiness — even despite his mother's obvious aversion to his love of the beautiful game. In spite of life's struggles, Jesse's dream was to join a football academy and to one day become a professional footballer. But in his pursuit of a career in football, a whole new world opened up to him, leading him to meet new friends, experience love and adventure, and uncover certain mysteries...

Haunted by dreams he can’t fully remember, shackled by a bloodline that is both a blessing and a curse, Jabari is thrust onto a path of vengeance – one born from tragedy but fuelled by love. Still, as he grows stronger, as the fire inside him blazes hotter, he begins to realise the truth. The part of him he spent his whole life suppressing was never a weakness. It was never a sin. It was his Pride! And now that it had awakened, after years buried beneath hardship and survival, it would rather burn the world down before it bowed to anyone again. - For as long as Jabari could remember, it had always been him and Inayah against the world. No family. No safety. No future. Just two starving children clawing their way through the slums of the Umeme Tribe, doing whatever it took to survive. It wasn’t much, but at the very least, they had each other! Then, Inayah got sick! At first, Jabari thought it was just another cruel twist of fate – one more reminder that the world didn’t give a damn about them. But then the truth came out. His little sister’s illness wasn’t fate. It wasn’t an accident. Someone did this to her. And worse… it was someone he had once dared to call a friend! On the receiving end, betrayal was of the cruellest of punishments. It didn’t just hurt – it burned. It carved into the flesh, etched itself into the bones, and branded itself onto the soul. It took something from you that you could almost never get back. But for the dealer? Betrayal was a gamble. High risk. High reward. Play your cards right, and you could have everything you ever wanted, and more. Pick the wrong person, though… At that point, death won’t be a punishment – it’ll be a mercy! Jabari will save his sister. As for those responsible? He’ll make them wish they were never born! - I understand that Volume 1 is a little slow, so for those impatient readers out there, feel free to skip to Volume 2. It'll take a minute to understand everything that happened in the without reading Volume 1, but it's not too disorientating!

In a future where humanity has already conquered the galaxy, a whole new realm of mystery and horrors beyond human comprehension opens up to them, the Primordial Expanse. For as long as he could remember, Alex worked in the mines of an asteroid so desolate it didn't even have a name. But to him, this was home. He knew that his future held nothing for him and he would die a lonely and forgotten death just like everyone else stuck on this godforsaken rock. That was, until one day he wakes up to the realisation that he would die soon, as the Primordial Expanse called for him. This mysterious realm is a place of promise and opportunity for many, but for people from the slums of society like Alex, it was only a curse that almost always guaranteed death. Follow Alex on his journey though the Primordial Expanse as he navigates his way through battles, trials and enemies to carve out a space for himself at the peak of the universe. *** [WSA 2024] This novel is purely a work of fiction, any names, locations and characters are all made up and do not depict or represent the real world.

They hailed him as a genius. They branded him a failure. But no one knew... Hanasta was the apocalypse they unleashed. In the slums of Sylvaine Macarena, beneath the shadows of a floating empire, lies Special Proctor Gildas—a brutal academy where the brightest minds are forged into weapons for Empyrean Zielle, the sky world that rules them all. Hanasta, a forgotten prodigy, becomes the school’s pariah. But as whispers of his true nature surface, so does an ancient force—older than the stars, ready to burn the world to ash. He is no hero. He is no victim. He is the calamity. The countdown to humanity's final starfall has begun.

[Earthlings! You have been summoned to participate in the Universe's Armageddon...] The voice thundered in billions of minds simultaneously, making Arthur drop his last piece of bread on the dirty slum floor. [Beta Testing Phase: Initiated] [10 Million Chosen Participants] [You have been selected!] "What the F***?" Arthur clutched his head, the system messages burning behind his eyes. This wasn't some phone notification or TV broadcast - this was inside his skull. [Talent Awakening in Progress...] [System...Error!] [SSS Talent Detected: Primordial Summoner] By the time the game had merged with reality, Arthur already had dozens of legendary summons to aid him against the incoming chaos. [You have summoned the SSS-Level "Primordial Dragon"!] [You have extracted the SSS-Level Skill "Berserk"!]

Updated!! A life filled with hardship and solitude ends in a tragic work accident. However, upon opening his eyes, a man who once lived in regret finds himself reincarnated as a young boy named Aria Veridian in a world of magic, monsters, and warring kingdoms. Stranded in the slums without family or friends, Aria is determined to change his fate. With newfound resolve, he works tirelessly to earn money and secure a place at Vakenholth Academy, where the strongest warriors and mages are trained. This time, he vows not to live a miserable life—he will grow stronger, build a better future, and ensure that he is never alone again. Aria’s journey to reshape his destiny begins!

Cassian Ven Dyke, the bastard son of a powerful ducal family, grew up in the slums of Veldora under the care of his father figure, sword master Russel. When Russel passed away, Cassian was left with only a silver necklace as his inheritance. After putting it on, Cassian was attacked by three psychotic thugs who tortured him in an attempt to steal the necklace. Refusing to give in, Cassian was ultimately stabbed through the heart with the very same necklace. Instead of dying, he mysteriously vanished as the necklace lodged itself in his heart. Just before disappearing, he heard an eerie message echo in his mind: [True mana detected. Origin: Human...] [Human detected. Compatibility with system: Confirmed.] * * * * * * Discord : https://discord.gg/VYpeADXd38

"The Multiversal Playmaker"** In a galaxy-spanning future where football unites civilizations across the multiverse, Ackah Emile, a young boy from the slums of a harsh and forgotten planet, stumbles upon an ancient system hidden within the ruins of his home world. Bonding with him in secret, the system unlocks his latent talent, propelling him into the world of interplanetary football leagues. As Ackah rises through local matches to universal tournaments, he faces fierce competition—not just from elite players backed by wealth and cutting-edge technology, but also from shadowy rivals with their own mysterious systems. Guided by the evolving and enigmatic force within him, Ackah must learn to adapt to alien fields, master planetary-specific styles, and overcome challenges that test his resilience and character. Driven by a burning desire to uplift his family and transcend his humble beginnings, Ackah embarks on a journey not just to win trophies but to prove that true greatness is forged through passion, perseverance, and heart. As whispers of other system users grow louder and the stakes rise, Ackah must balance his secret, his relationships, and his dreams—knowing that the path to glory is as treacherous as it is rewarding. "The Multiversal Playmaker" is an epic tale of ambition, innovation, and the unifying power of football, set against the dazzling backdrop of a richly imagined multiverse.

In a world where celestial beings bestow immense power upon chosen warriors, young orphan Kael lives in the slums of Astra City, dreaming of rising above his fate. His life takes a drastic turn when he is marked by the "Eclipse Seal," an ancient power feared by the gods themselves. Pursued by elite warriors, hunted by dark forces, and burdened by a past he doesn’t remember, Kael must forge his own path to uncover the truth behind his existence. Guided by rogue warrior Lysara and a mysterious masked mentor, Kael embarks on a journey across treacherous lands, facing deadly trials, rival warriors, and an impending war between the Celestials and the Abyss. With his newfound powers, he must decide—will he become the savior of the world or its ultimate destroyer?

Luden, an orphan abandoned in the slums, was left for dead in the depths of a dangerous forest. But fate had other plans. Rescued and raised by a pack of intelligent, mana-infused wolves, he grew up learning their ways—hunting, surviving, and forging an unbreakable bond with his newfound family. However, the world beyond the forest was cruel. Captured and enslaved by a ruthless gang, Luden became their tool for unlocking ancient crypts. When greed led to betrayal, he lost his arm and barely escaped with his life. Now on the brink of death, he stumbles upon an experimental chip—the key to humanity’s power in an era where awakened beings dominate. But what awakens inside him is far from ordinary. A darkness stirs, granting him unimaginable abilities, but at what cost? As he struggles to control the growing power within, Luden is thrust into a relentless battle for survival. Hunted by those who once enslaved him and pursued by forces beyond his understanding, he must navigate a world that sees him as an anomaly—too human for beasts, too monstrous for men. Will he carve his own path in a world that never wanted him, or will the darkness consume him first? a chapter will be added every two days for more Chapters join my Patreon patreon.com/m_s_saleh

Nathaniel Carlisle, the empire’s most feared military officer and Duke, married a woman with the face of his dead fiancée. Eleanor Whitmore was gone. Her death was undeniable, a wound that should have been buried with her. Yet here she stands—alive, unbroken, and now his wife. But something is wrong. She flinches at his touch. Her wit is quieter, her defiance carefully veiled. And though she wears Eleanor’s face, she is not the woman he once knew. Who is she? Evelyn never meant to steal a dead woman’s life. A commoner from the slums, she only wanted to save her younger brother from war. But when fate handed her the chance to become Lady Whitmore, she seized it—never expecting to find herself bound to a man who stares at her like he’s searching for a ghost. Now, she is trapped in a dangerous masquerade, forced to play the role of a woman she never knew, under the watchful gaze of a husband who seems just as haunted as he is obsessed. He is her greatest danger. She is his deepest obsession.

Rane was the cherished young miss of the William family, but as fate would have it, their affection deeply favoured her adopted sister. The reason was simple, as children Genna and Rane were switched at birth. Rane had lived in the slums while Genna was raised by the Williams family. By the time the Williams family found her their ties with Genna had already become too tight. They couldn't accept her. Haunted by a tumultuous past that saw her wandering the unforgiving streets, Rane had developed a quiet, fragile demeanour that resembled the calm before a storm. The scars of her past etched into her soul made her reluctant to defend herself, even when Genna—sometimes out of jealousy—slandered her unfairly. Rane often faded into the background, a silent observer in her own life, but this only stoked the fires of resentment among her siblings, who labelled her as spineless and malicious. The relentless bullying and merciless ridicule she faced took their toll, leading her down a dark spiral into depression. Friends, teachers, and family dismissed her pain, assuming she was merely feigning weakness, leaving her to suffer in silence. Instead of receiving the support she needed, Rane found herself trapped in a vicious cycle of mistreatment that deepened her despair. Only her godmother, Jenna, seemed to grasp the extent of Rane’s anguish. By the time Jenna intervened, attempting to rescue her from the suffocating grasp of her adoptive family, Rane had become a mere shadow of her former self. The vibrant spark of life within her had dimmed, extinguished by the burdens she carried. Her will to fight, to change her circumstances, slowly ebbed away, mirroring her physical decline. Ultimately, she succumbed to the weight of her suffering, leaving this world with one solitary wish: she wanted to be strong so strong that no one would be able to take advantage of her.

Uploading this book on Royal Road too! [28.03.2025] Killian, was cursed by The Gods of his world. Born on the night when the Blue Bloods, a group of families with superpowers forced his family and others to live in the slums, his birth was nothing short of unfortunate. Unlike others of his kind, he was destined to work as a garbage picker, while the Blue Bloods created a rift in power throughout the kingdom. When a lost jewel falls into Killian's possession, the fates churn themselves to make him the most powerful of them all. The catch? Killian must unravel the secret of the lost jewel. Sadly, The Gods have other plans. In an endless tryst, where the weakest rises up to the challenge, the Scums must fight the Blue Bloods to take back what's theirs. *** Some say the world we live in wasn't always wretched. The Gods we no longer pray to love us once. And our shoulders that carry large sacs of garbage were once donning the finest of silk. Then, one fateful night everything changed. The sky turned red, and the Gods called out. And then, THEY emerged from the darkness. The Blue Bloods. The Blue Bloods weren't like ordinary humans. They had what no human could possess. The Blue Bloods were blessed with the powers of Gods. Their bloodlines were coveted and destined to flourish. And ours? "And henceforth, the crown shall always rest on a Blue Blood's head. The time has come for the Scums to return. Abandon thy riches, and homes. Give it all up for those who deserve it," Gods said. A battle ensued between the Blue Bloods and the Scum. The consequences? My mother died, while giving birth to me. The Gods fury hit her too hard, as she stood her ground. And I... I was destined to rot here, between the garbage.

A family betrayed, a nation in peril, and one girl who will discover her past and alter the course of history Cast out from a noble house, Alexandra must scrape by to survive in the slums of a city ruled by steam. Meeting others left orphaned, they fight every day for their next meal and a safe place to lay their heads. The only clue Alexandra has about her father is a sealed locket she holds close. But secrets of the past refuse to stay buried for long, and her locket may prove to be the key not only to her lost family, but the future of the nation as well. Under the spewing towers of steam, Alexandra and her friends set out to learn the secret of the locket and discover an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. As the land is thrown into turmoil and powerful forces gather to prevent the truth of the locket from being discovered, Alexandra must gather her wits and courage to survive. Traveling from the slums of the city to corrupted villages, to the great planes of the land pirates, to the ancient mountain where forgotten magics may dwell, one girl must stand alone, discover herself, discover her past, and decide what she holds dear.

What does it mean to survive? What is family? Would you abandon one to choose the other? Humanity faced the reality of these questions when the Interlopers arrived and wrenched the answers from them. As a highly advanced race of extraterrestrial organisms, the Interlopers faced little resistance as they began their rule. Granting humanity access to an extradimensional energy, the Interlopers began a test for humanity, a test for their survival. Meet Ace, an orphan from a nondescript slum district who really only cares for one thing... his family. Follow him as he navigates a ruthless world forever changed by the influence of the Interlopers and the strange abilities they have granted humanity. This novel may be found on other websites, but exclusively under the same username of "Phocium".

In a world of warring empires and living myths, fate weaves a cruel design. Nero, a hardened warrior from the north, and Omar, a kind-hearted boy from the infamous slums of the Valley of Kings, cross paths in the great trade city of Jenin. Their unlikely bond offers a glimpse of something neither has known—until destiny sets them on a collision course that could change everything. As war looms and shadows of the past stir, the lines between loyalty and betrayal blur, and the world stands on the brink of a reckoning far greater than any of them can imagine.

In the back alleys of the slums, a starving young boy struggled to survive. “Huh? Wait… I’ve been reincarnated?” A sudden blow to his body triggered memories of his past life. Realizing that he had been reborn in another world, he pondered his next move. “Should I follow the classic route and climb the ranks as an adventurer…? Or maybe…” Then, an idea struck him. Instead of seeking fame through heroism, he would rise to power from the shadows. “Being a mafia or gang boss sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it?” Thus begins the story of a boy reincarnated into another world, blessed with a one-of-a-kind ability. With his loyal allies by his side, he sets out to conquer the underworld and eventually, the entire world itself.

WSA 2025 Entry- Updates every Monday and Friday #wsa #wsa2025 ----------------- In a future where the pursuit of technology has led to the creation of massive robots known as Titans, used by the government for destruction and control, a pair of twins escape their dire circumstances in the city’s slums. A brother, modified with robotic parts, and his sister, a natural adept with the hidden power to control nature, find refuge in a secluded oasis amidst a concrete jungle, called The Green House. Here, they encounter a community thriving in harmony with nature, far from the government's reach. However, their peace is short-lived as the government dispatches Titans to claim this last bastion of greenery. Faced with overwhelming odds, the twins and the residents of The Green House stand in defiance. The sister harnesses her newfound abilities to wield the forces of nature, while her brother employs his robotic enhancements in a dramatic confrontation to protect their newfound home and freedom. I'm also on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/663183/fictions

The world was forever changed when rifts began to tear through reality, bringing forth monstrous creatures and boundless dangers. Alongside these rifts came mysterious shards that awakened in random people, granting them "Gifts"—powers that defy understanding. With the awakening of these Gifts, humanity gained the ability to enter the rifts, realms filled with deadly trials, unimaginable treasures, and mysteries that reshape those brave enough to return. Reyn Ashford, a streetfighter from the slums, awakens his Gift during a chaotic confrontation, thrusting him into a dangerous new reality. To grow stronger and master his abilities, Reyn must brave the depths of the rifts, where survival demands courage, ingenuity, and unyielding will. The rifts are unforgiving—they test every shred of strength, skill, and resolve, offering power only to those who endure their dangers. At Vanguard Academy, young Gifted are trained to venture into the rifts, preparing them to face monsters, rival explorers, and the ever-changing challenges within these mysterious realms. Reyn must navigate this cutthroat environment, risking everything to claim his place among the elite and carve out a destiny that rises above his humble beginnings.