Fortress

Have you ever thought about dying? Cole Sinclair did—all the time. Every morning when he woke up. Every evening when he left his soul-crushing desk job. Every night when he returned home, drained and empty. But no matter how much he thought about it, he could never take that last step. Until fate took it for him. One moment, he was crossing the street, too exhausted to notice the blinding headlights bearing down on him. The next, there was only darkness. No final regrets. No cherished memories flashing before his eyes. Just the cold, silent void. And then—light. Cole awoke in a forest, the scent of damp earth against his nostrils, the sound of rustling leaves whispering in the wind. For the first time in years, he wasn't shackled to his mundane existence. He had been reincarnated. A second chance. A fresh start. But before he could process his new reality, a blue screen appeared before him, its glowing text cutting through his thoughts. [Current Task: Kill the Spider King of Mehr] [Time Limit: 20 minutes] [Penalty: Death] No explanation. No preparation. Just a command. He moved. The system didn't give him a choice, it only demanded obedience. Thrown into battle with only the equipment granted to him, Cole had no time to think, no time to hesitate. It was kill or be killed. When the dust settled, the tyrant of the forest lay dead at his feet, and a new title was burned into his soul: [You have become the Spider King] With it came power, an ability unlike any other. Extract. The right to claim the skills, abilities, and forms of his slain enemies, to bend their strength into his own. He inherited the former Spider King's domain, its fortress, its territory. But something was coming. Something far stronger than he was. And it was hunting him. If he wanted to survive—if he wanted to protect himself and his newfound people—he had to grow stronger. Faster. Because in this world, only the strong would survive.

Dean had fought tooth and nail against the horrors of the apocalypse, surviving on sheer willpower and instinct. He had lost friends, family, and his own humanity along the way. But in the end, even the strongest couldn’t fight forever. Trapped and surrounded by an endless swarm of the undead, Dean made his final stand—fighting until his last breath was stolen from him. But instead of darkness, he woke up in his old apartment. The calendar read March 23, 2025—5 years before the outbreak. His body was intact, his scars were gone, and the world was still normal. Given a second chance, Dean refuses to waste it. He abandons his old life, using his knowledge of the future to prepare for what’s coming. Every mistake he made before, he corrects. Every weakness he once had, he erases. Stockpiling weapons, supplies, and knowledge, he builds a fortress before the first zombie even rises. But the question lingers in his mind—was his return to the past a blessing or a curse? Was he the only one who remembered, or were there others? As the world continues down its doomed path, Dean realizes that surviving the apocalypse once was hard enough—but preventing it might be impossible.

What if you wake up on the morning of your fifteenth birthday to discover a system screen floating over your head? It means you are a Mystic, one of the hundred people born each year who have access to the Celestial system and powers of the universe. What if when you go to get registered as a Mystic at their Academy you discover that all the slots are taken? There are already a hundred mystics in the system. You are a strange anomaly that has never happened in a billion years. Well, you must be none other than Xavier Xerxes. The weird teenager who was bullied for his strange white skin, long snowy hair and pink eyes is now also a Mystic who shouldn't exist. It couldn't have gotten any worse for him. Now he has to attend Celestial Academy to get basic training in leveling up and growing into the full potentials of his powers so he can slay demons and battle monsters from real to realm. He has the opportunity to grow from a human to an Immortal, saving the world along the way. Cool, right? But there's one little problem. Xavier doesn't do anything that could pass off as stressful. No, he prefers to read books in the library. He loves to write stories and poems. He cries through romantic movies. He has never walked farther than a meter in his life. No sporting activity whatsoever. He hates violence. Now they expect him to carry a sword. He is supposed to turn his body into a weapon of destruction, and his mind into a fortress of power. What the hell? How is he expected to survive a day at Celestial Academy when he has been home schooled since he was a child? How is he supposed to kill a bloodthirsty troll when he is scared of spiders? Exercise drills, push ups, war games...meditating? Never before in his life! Right. We all have to wait and see. Hopefully he'll find a way not to die on the first day.

Attention: I did not do this cover, (but the title yes) if you have already seen this art on another novel please tell me kindly and I will change it as soon as possible [you have been chosen to find the secret ending of the novel save the humanity] 'Save the Humanity' a novel much appreciated by its readers and a novel of which I am the biggest fan, was put on hold for unknown reasons while the main plot had not even finished: Several years ago, thousands of mysterious towers appeared worldwide, . People believed these towers had no end. One year after their sudden appearance, monsters began emerging from them, wreaking havoc across the globe. In just three years, 40% of the world's population was wiped out. After years of living under constant danger, certain humans awakened supernatural powers and obtained a system. These individuals were called hunters or rankers if they got a system. Thanks to their strength and magical abilities, humanity pushed back the monsters and built fortresses to protect themselves from future invasions. I am Kim Sugil, the strongest ranker in the novel 'Save the Humanity.' Alongside the protagonist and his friends, I fight to save the world. But originally, I wasn’t supposed to be a key character. I was merely an extra, someone barely mentioned in the story. [Name: Kim Sugil] [Level: ???] [Rank: ???] [Title: ??? ] [Character abilities: Dash ] ----- Thanks for the support that you put into this novel!

Betrayed. Starved. Left to die alone in a world that chewed up the weak and spat them out. Gu Qingran trusted the wrong people, loved the wrong man, and paid the ultimate price. But fate? Fate gave her a second chance. Reborn 30 days before the apocalypse, she refuses to be the naive fool she once was. This time, there are no attachments, no kindness—only power. With the Omni-Alchemist System, she can create weapons deadlier than an arsenal, fortresses stronger than steel, and medicines that could cure or kill with a single drop. While the world slept, she stockpiled. While they wasted time..she built an empire. When the world burned, she rose from the ashes—untouchable, unstoppable and unchallenged. Let the apocalypse come. Let them beg for mercy. Because in this life, Gu Qingran is no one’s prey. She is the storm. Character Art done by Punzygracy> [40 chapters updates 1st April]

translator: Shayan Author: flaming fortress In a world where living beings are inslaved by godlike evil entities hiding in the shadows, monsters feeding on the flesh and souls of the living, worlds falling one after the other. how can the living survive and fight back? ....... This is not a pure cultivation novel. This is a world where MC could die any second. He is just a small figure in the grand scheme of things, trying to survive where all hell has been let loose.

Sophia Jones never imagined that saving a boy from a brutal gang attack would change her life forever. When the powerful Smith family offers her a job as a bodyguard for their youngest son, Anthony, she seizes the opportunity—unaware of the dangerous world she’s stepping into. The Smith Group is more than just an empire; it’s a fortress of secrets, betrayals, and ruthless power struggles. As Sophia earns their trust, she catches the attention of Raymond Smith—the enigmatic and untouchable heir who sees through her every move. Their undeniable chemistry is dangerous, but Sophia has already given her heart to someone else… a love she’s held onto for twelve years. But when old enemies resurface and betrayals hit too close to home, Sophia must decide: will she remain a silent shield for the Smiths, or will she fight for the life—and love—she truly wants? A story of power, protection, and passion, The Billionaire’s Silent Shield is a gripping romance packed with suspense, action, and an irresistible slow-burn romance that will keep you turning pages until the very end.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/XRq3VeasqQ

In a humble village untouched by ambition, ​Hua Jin lives an idyllic life as the adored daughter of a farming family—a rarity in an era where sons reign supreme. Content with her simple joys and doting kin, she dreams only of peace… until the skies turn vengeful. But Hua Jin has a secret: a mystical space brimming with untold resources. While others scramble when droughts scorch crops, floods drown kingdoms, and plagues darken horizons, she smirks. "We’ve got this." Yet survival isn’t just about hoarding grain. With her family’s unwavering love as her shield, Hua Jin masterminds a laid-back revolution: turning their farm into a fortress, bartering wit for wealth, and outsmarting fate itself. Who needs panic when you’ve got a lazy genius with infinite storage and a clan that laughs in the face of doom?

Planets died, gods fell. After the Dharma Realm collapsed, humanity lost all its protectors. Now. "Anomaly" and "Catastrophe" began to invade the Human World. As the Dark Age approached, a soul from Blue Star transcended and arrived...

Apocalypse、Rebirth、Explosive hoarding of supplies、Infinite space、Blackening Revenge of Bitch. The world has entered the Ice Age, and the end of the cold ice has arrived, with 95% of humanity on the planet dying! In his previous life, Jack was killed by someone he had helped because of his kindness. Reborn a month before the end of the Cold Ice Age, Jack awakened his spatial ability and began to crazily hoard supplies! Lack of supplies? He emptied a billion of dollar warehouse in a super mall! Are you living comfortably? He built a super safe house that was comparable to a fortress of the end! The end of the day is approaching, and others are frozen into dogs, willing to give up everything for a bite.

The End of the World + Reincarnation + Hoarding Supplies in Large Quantities + Laying Low + Infinite Space + Turning Black for Revenge and Not Being a Naive Goody-two-shoes The whole world has entered the Ice Age, and the apocalyptic era of ice and cold has arrived. 95% of the planet's human population has perished! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by the very people he had helped because of his kindness. Reincarnated back to one month before the apocalypse of the ice age, Zhang Yi awakened his spatial ability and began to hoard supplies frantically! Short of supplies? He directly emptied the warehouse of a supermall worth tens of billions of yuan! Not comfortable with his living conditions? He built a super safe house comparable to an apocalyptic fortress! When the apocalypse came, others were freezing like dogs and would give up everything just for a bite to eat. However, Zhang Yi lived a more comfortable life than before the apocalypse. The Innocent-looking Woman: Zhang Yi, as long as you let me into your house, I promise to be your girlfriend. The Rich Second Generation: Zhang Yi, I'm willing to trade all my money for a meal at your place! The Beastly Neighbors: Zhang Yi, you should share your supplies with us. You shouldn't be so selfish! ... Looking at these people who had betrayed him in his previous life, Zhang Yi lay in the safe house, living a comfortable life like in a paradise. Zhang Yi: What does it matter to me whether you live or die? I'd rather feed my things to the dogs than give them to you! ...

In his previous life, he was a master strategist, a war general feared for his genius, but betrayal ended his reign before his time. Now, he awakens in complete darkness—trapped, immobile, and… no longer human. Reincarnated as a Dungeon Core, the heart of a newborn dungeon, he must now navigate a world where survival is dictated by power, mana, and the strength of the monsters under his control. With the Dungeon System guiding him, he learns to shape his domain, summon creatures, and set deadly traps to lure in adventurers seeking fortune and glory. But this world is far more dangerous than he expected. Rival dungeons seek to devour him, empires send their champions to destroy him, and the gods themselves whisper in the shadows, watching his every move. To survive, he must evolve his dungeon into something beyond what this world has ever seen—a fortress of nightmares, an empire of monsters, and a force that even the gods will fear. The war for survival has begun. The world sees him as an abomination, a mindless entity to be erased. But they have made one fatal mistake… They think he has no mind. They think he cannot plan. But even as a Dungeon Core… he remains a strategist. And this world? It is now his battlefield.

A fortress, 10 floors, and one goal: Reach the top! After becoming trapped in Invicta Arx, the main 'stage' of Sword Dance: The Unbreakable Fortress, Edward finds himself caught in a battle to escape the game. The objective? Defeat the 10 guardians, reach the 10th floor, and obtain the "key" guarded by the final boss, (????). The fate of Triangle depends on it. But it won't be easy. In this game, defeat means death, and no one knows if dying in the game means dying in the real world. Only one thing is clear: YOU CANNOT ESCAPE. Welcome to Invicta Arx, The Unbreakable Fortress.

As an architect, every design I create is a mark of trust, trust in materials, trust in my team, and trust in the earth beneath our feet. But nothing could have readied me for the collapse I experienced when that trust was broken from within. I had laboriously built up a $400,000 Bitcoin hoard over several years, a monetary safety net for my business to weather financial tempests and fund future projects. I entrusted its defense to a long-time business partner, a man who I once considered my right arm. That trust fell apart when he betrayed me. It started subtly. I noticed minor discrepancies, delayed logins, emails not returned. Then one morning, I was locked out altogether. He was gone. The phones weren't answered, his office cleared overnight, and my heart pounded in alarm. The electronic safe haven of our hard-won savings was now a fortress without a key, hostage to a ghost. Rage and panic warred within me. I envisioned telling my employees that our future was doubtful because I had trusted the wrong person. Sleepless nights were spent searching the web for miracles. That was when, at an architectural design expo in Milan, I overheard two colleagues discussing FUNDS RECLIAMER COMPANY. Their stories of miraculous crypto recoveries caught my attention like a ray of light piercing a room darkened by shadows. With nothing to lose, I reached out to FUNDS RECLIAMER COMPANY. Their staff handled my case from the very first consultation with the same discretion and precision that I bring to my own cases. They did not handle my case like a transaction but like a delicate form that had to be painstakingly restored. Their cybersecurity experts meticulously tracked my partner's digital footprints, unraveling his complex attempt to hide his trail. Through cutting-edge blockchain tracing and legal action, they slowly dismantled his blockade. I was updated daily, step by step, like progress reports on a skyscraper rising from the earth. Fifteen tense days later, the call came. They had succeeded. The money was back in our firm's possession, intact and secure. Relief washed over me like the unveiling of a completed work of art. FUNDS RECLIAMER COMPANY not only got back money; they got back my hope. They made me realize that even when trust is lost, there are still able hands ready to rebuild. For that, I will forever be grateful. WhatsApp:+13612504110 Email: fundsreclaimercompany@zohomail.com

On the Stellar Ascension Continent, mysterious meteorites periodically fall from the sky, bringing strange energy and advanced technology with them. A hundred years ago, a pitch-black meteorite crashed in the western lands, unleashing hordes of monstrous Shadowbeast. Humanity was forced to retreat eastward, barely managing to survive. In the years that followed, an army of Supernaturals rose to drive back the Shadowbeast and establish the Human Federation, building twenty fortress cities to reclaim their homeland. Eighteen years ago, an anomaly appeared over Delta Stratos City: a violet beam of light shot across the sky from the east, illuminating the Chase Clan. On that very night, a child named Leon Chase was born. This phenomenon shook the entire Federation, and many believed that the newborn would one day change the world. Ten years ago, at the age of eight, Leon Chase underwent an ability assessment, only to be declared a "Powerless One." The boy, once linked to the legendary violet light, turned out to have no special abilities, shocking the world. That same year, the Purple Star fell into a mining pit outside Linjiang City, triggering a massive disaster. The city's walls crumbled, and waves of Shadowbeast poured in. The Chase Clan, once the most powerful family in Delta Stratos City, mobilized to defend the city but was betrayed and slaughtered by rival families. By the time the battle ended, the once-mighty Chase Clan had been erased from history. Now, ten years later, the so-called "Powerless One," Leon Chase, returns to the stage. This time, he will shake the world!

Mantra is a gripping fantasy adventure set in the cold and treacherous Stromspire Kingdom, where Kendra Energy—a mysterious power tied to one's personality—shapes the fate of warriors. The story follows Duke and Jack, two young fighters embarking on a journey of growth, survival, and discovery. After rigorous training, they travel through a perilous snow-covered terrain with their mentor, Frederick Thrones, only to be ambushed by ruthless bandits. This encounter marks the beginning of their trials, forcing them to confront their weaknesses and learn what it truly means to be strong. Their journey takes them to Bastionspire, a fortress that trains the kingdom’s future warriors. Here, they will meet powerful students, endure grueling tests, and uncover hidden truths about Kendra Energy. Among them is a masked girl, Touka Amatsuki, who conceals both her identity and her true abilities. She has her own secret mission—to find the King’s sword—while avoiding Duke, who unknowingly holds the key to her past. As tensions rise and a grand tournament approaches, alliances will be tested, battles will be fought, and the true nature of strength will be revealed. But in a world where power comes at a cost, what sacrifices must be made to achieve greatness?

The world is collapsing into chaos as nuclear waste is released, viruses attack, zombies run amok, and the very fabric of society unravels, signaling the arrival of the apocalypse Reborn on the eve of nuclear waste disposal, Lando unexpectedly gained a storage space of 50 million cubic meters, regardless of what he stored, it would be ten times more devastating. I have no idea what you're talking about None You stored 1 bucket of fried chicken, with a 10,000 times increased damage effect active! You've discovered oil worth millions, and it's about to have a devastating impact Stock up on a few billion dollars' worth of supplies before the end of the world arrives. When someone starves to death, you fight to the death for a packet of instant noodles He was alive. When the zombie apocalypse sets in and humanity is on the brink of extinction Candidate He was calmly enjoying wine and steak in his own fortress, showing no signs of panic.

Linda "Lin" Zhang died screaming. Betrayed by the people she trusted most—her boyfriend and best friend—she was left to be torn apart by the undead after two brutal years of survival. But fate had other plans. Waking up three months before the apocalypse, Lin has one goal: prepare, survive, and take revenge. With her life savings, she builds a fortress far from the chaos, securing land, weapons, and alliances—starting with Lucas Fang, a disgraced ex-bodyguard with a past as dangerous as hers. As December 25th approaches—the day the world falls—Lin watches as the same people who mocked her begin to panic. The same ones who betrayed her will come begging. But this time? Lin isn’t saving anyone. This time, she’s the one holding the gun. Release Rate: Weekly 2ch S-S BONUS: Every 50 collections +1ch (use +) Every Review +1ch (use +)

The war is over and peace has come. That's what people everywhere believed anyway. People never questioned the origins of present peace. They never cared of those who were sacrificed for it to be obtained. Well then, what happens when the sacrificial pawns of peace return? What do we do to restore it. But even more, what happens if they shatter all before them. Ryuga Xicor, a boy who was sealed in Netherworld for thousands of years returns. He had lost all in the far flung past. And now breaks free from his seals. He destroys all that blocks his path. But one question remains. Where did he get his power? More so, how did he become a living, cunning disaster? He was known as the kindest prodigy after all.

Millennia after the incident at the fortress, the student is tasked with another task by the master. As Yeux Demonde explores the world in a journey to complete the master's bidding, Yeux is faced with the truth of mastering the art of love. The true journey across the universe fighting and finding the meaning of its master's true task, and preparing for the inevitable future that Yeux will face. To teach love, or not to teach love. "In the end, will I be able to complete my master's task of learning love?"

In a world where technology is both a blessing and a curse, Ethan Stone is the enigmatic founder of SHIELD—a covert organization focused on global security—and the genius behind Sprint, a revolutionary auto-tech company that outshines even the most ambitious ventures of today. To the outside world, Ethan is just another tech billionaire with a mysterious past, but beneath the surface, he’s a master hacker, a fearless strategist, and a relentless force who refuses to bow to any government or authority. Ethan’s journey into the shadows began years ago when he infiltrated a secret government project experimenting on human augmentation. Although he came out of it with cybernetic enhancements that push the limits of human ability, he chose to remain fully human on the outside. His body may be altered, but his mind, spirit, and determination are unyieldingly his own. However, the digital fortress Ethan has built around his life begins to crumble when Mariam—a fiercely independent fashion designer—unexpectedly steps into his world. Initially, she’s just another civilian he’s trying to protect from his dangerous enemies. But as their bond deepens, Ethan realizes that protecting Mariam means more to him than any mission or project he’s undertaken before. She becomes the light in his otherwise dark and calculated life, reminding him of his remaining humanity. But Ethan’s enemies are ruthless, and they’ll stop at nothing to bring him down. When a shadowy figure from his past launches a series of brutal attacks, targeting Ethan and everyone he cares about, he’s forced to go on the offensive. Despite all his enhancements and strategic brilliance, he’s never faced a threat this personal. And it’s not just his life on the line—it’s Mariam’s as well. Determined to keep her safe without compromising who she is, Ethan uses his most cutting-edge technology: self-healing nanobots designed to protect her from harm without altering her humanity. As Mariam is thrust deeper into Ethan’s world of cyber warfare, mercenary armies, and covert battles, she proves time and again that she’s not just someone who needs protection—she’s his partner, his equal, and, perhaps, his greatest strength. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of secrets, betrayals, and shifting allegiances, as Ethan faces enemies old and new. As the shadowy figure continues to haunt them, Ethan must confront the question he’s been avoiding: can he truly protect Mariam without losing himself in the process? And what happens when the lines between human and machine blur beyond recognition? Beyond the Firewall is a high-stakes, action-packed saga blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and adventure. With a storyline spanning thousands of chapters, this epic series explores the price of power, the limits of technology, and the strength that comes from embracing one's humanity amidst a world where everything else can be hacked, upgraded, or controlled.

In a world where humanity has lost dominion over Earth, monstrous invaders reign supreme. Once-mighty nations have crumbled, reduced to isolated fortresses surrounded by an endless tide of beasts. The last remnants of mankind survive behind towering walls, relying on guilds, martial arts, and the power of Arc Energy to hold back extinction, and to take back Earth.

High temperatures, a glacial apocalypse, Earth’s disintegration, and shelter upgrades— Extreme climate disasters strike in succession, wiping out all surface life and pushing human civilization to the brink of extinction. Su Wu transmigrates into this parallel world, only to find himself facing imminent doomsday. Fortunately, he awakens the Doomsday Survival System. As long as he survives, he can continuously advance technology—turning fantasy into reality. Gardens, rice fields, and forests flourish within his shelter. Exoskeleton armor, power mechas, mobile bases, and an integrated air-space mechanical fleet— Starting from scratch, he builds an underground shelter, step by step upgrading it into a colossal fortress capable of sailing the endless stars. Until, finally—he rebuilds the human empire in the vast expanse of the universe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------‐-------------‐----------------- 2 chap/ day 14chap/week 100 powers tones- 1 bonus chapters 500 powerstones- 5 bonus chapters that week 1 Golden ticket - 1 bonus chapters 10 Golden tickets - 10 bonus chapters

The Strongest Magic meets the Mightiest Mecha. I have stolen Golden Mechas from the deepest vaults of the most tightly guarded fortresses in the world. I have personally destroyed more armies than the top three superpowers have in the span of the Absolute War - combined. I burned down the terrorist megacity of Habon. I was expelled from the Union of Heroes at a younger age than people are allowed in. I have talked to Ancient Gods, loved women, and devoured mechas that would make superpowers cringe in fear. I have faced demons head on in moonless nights others fear to speak of during the day. I am deified in a thousand cultures, and labelled as the devil incarnate in the rest. I am the Mecha Emperor. You may have heard of me. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Excerpt from Chapter 1 This is where it all began. A junkyard. Oh no, this isn't your clean, mechas-only junkyard that was the 'starting point' of many mecha geniuses out there. I have seen and heard my share of rags-to-riches stories, and many of them claimed that they had started from 'junkyards' and slowly grew to be where they were right now. From Zero to Hero, they declared. You can do it too, they said. As long as you work hard, everything is possible, they claimed. I call bullshit. Life doesn't work like that. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Hi guys, thanks for dropping by. This novel is participating in WSA 2022. I will do my very best to write a highly entertaining and deeply immersive story for all of you to enjoy. Please support me! Thank you very much :) FAQs 1. Harem? No. 2. Rape? No. 3. NTR? No. 4. School arc? Yes. 5. Power up speed? Exhilarating. 6. GOT style deaths? Hell no. Btw, come join my discord server :) https://discord.gg/MN4xNRARzF

A ruthless businessman. A determined woman. A child caught between them. Leonardo Benjamin built his empire from nothing, forging himself into a cold, powerful man who bows to no one. After his brother’s death, he takes in his orphaned nephew, Lucas, shielding him from the cruel world. But love? Trust? He abandoned those long ago. Ava, fierce and compassionate, refuses to let her nephew grow up in a mansion filled with secrets and merciless rules. Determined to fight for Lucas, she steps into Leonardo’s fortress, prepared to battle his iron will. But the more she challenges him, the more she finds herself drawn to the man behind the ruthless exterior. As old wounds resurface and buried truths unravel, the walls of the Benjamin mansion begin to crack—revealing a love neither of them expected. Will Ava melt Leonardo’s frozen heart, or will the past destroy them before love has a chance to bloom?

Varfaún is on the brink of war. The once great kingdom now rots under the rule of King Arrand Galborn, a tyrant whose hunger for power has twisted the land and its people. His armies march under a banner of blood, and in the blackened depths beneath his fortress, something far more sinister stirs. Delwyn Aldsund was once Galborn’s sworn bodyguard, until she betrayed him. Sentenced to death, she awaited the executioner’s blade, only to be rescued at the last moment by a mysterious cloaked elf, Vaelor. Now hunted by the king’s elite ‘Black Hounds’, she flees across the fractured realm, burdened by questions without answers. Why did Vaelor save her? And what horrifying truth lies at the heart of Galborn’s growing power? With the rebellion rising and dark forces creeping into the world, Delwyn and her unlikely allies must make a desperate journey to Ember Peaks, the last bastion of hope. But what awaits them is beyond anything she imagined, a hidden stronghold, a council of leaders who know more about her past than she does… and an ancient weapon of legend lies beneath the mountain. The war for Varfaún has only begun. Love this story? Rate and comment and let N. J. Stevenson know!

In an instant, our world disappeared. It began with people turning into zombies, leading to chaos. Civilization crumbled as people fought and exploited one another. betrayed siblings, wives killed husbands, men butchered themselves, and women sold their bodies. Friends became enemies, and gangs rose as warlords, ruling over the ruins with blood and fear. Soon, cannibalism became the norm as the government fell silent, its remnants fading into obscurity. But that was only the beginning. The undead multiplied, spreading like an unstoppable plague. Cities crumbled, and desperate survivors fled to the countryside, finding no escape. Society fractured, and everything changed—some believed it was nature reclaiming its throne while others saw it as mankind’s downfall. Then came the true disaster: the infection spread to animals, plants, and the land, morphing the world into something hostile. Amid this chaos, a force known as the organizers emerged, selecting 10 million individuals across eight continents. These users gained access to a strategic system, allowing them to build fortresses, craft weapons, and become warlords. Survival came at a cost; users could bury zombie corpses in designated crypts for points while preventing contamination. Commanders leading the strongest factions could absorb others' systems, fostering a brutal cycle of conquest as the dead rose and the living turned against one another.

As war engulfs the continent, Baronia clings to its crumbling empire, calling upon its youth to fight for a cause they barely understand. Among them is Hans Bergmann, a cadet indoctrinated into the ideals of the Reich but plagued by doubt and haunting visions of doom. When the Wilmenians breach Fortress Lake Caden, Hans and his comrades are thrown into battle with little more than outdated weapons and blind obedience. Alongside his best friend Peter Haber, he struggles to survive as their once-unshakable defenses collapse under the relentless assault of a superior enemy. As they retreat to Defensive Line Delta, Hans witnesses the true horrors of war—men torn apart by artillery, friends lost in the chaos, and commanders who would rather sacrifice them than admit defeat. Meanwhile, his nightmares grow more vivid, whispering of an inevitable reckoning. With the Wilmenians closing in and the war turning against them, Hans must make a choice: remain loyal to a doomed empire or carve his own path before it's too late. But in a world where survival is fleeting and betrayal is everywhere, the greatest enemy may not be across the battlefield—it may be the very nation he swore to protect.

The story takes place in a medieval fantasy world divided into two continents: - **Midegarde**: Inhabited with humans, elves, dwarves, dragonkins, Amazons and phoenixians, living in fragile peace despite racial and political tensions. **The Demon Continent**: Domain of Demons, a power-hungry race that thrives in destruction and strengthens itself by devouring the mana and flesh of their enemies. Fifty years ago, a devastating war - the **War of the Tears of Fire** - pitted the two continents against each other. Midegarde's allied armies repelled the demons thanks to the sacrifice of a dragonkin general, Kael Drakenfeu, who sealed a demonic portal at the cost of his life. Since then, four **Floating Fortress** have been built to protect Midegarde from demonic invasions.