Labor

Charles Ravencroft, a man who has lost his past, works as a detective to make a living while searching for traces of his own identity. One day, while investigating a case in a village, he discovers a mysterious paper written in a strange language he has never seen before, yet mysteriously finds himself able to read it. This paper leads him to dream of a raging sea amid a storm - a vision too real to be mere fantasy. His investigation into the truth behind this dream will lead him away from the world of ordinary humans, into a hidden realm filled with supernatural mysteries, where every legendary belief manifests before his eyes. It's a society where every risk brings power, along with severe consequences... sometimes making death seem like the better choice. "To obtain what one desires, something must be exchanged. Knowledge is traded for time, money for physical labor, and skill for effort. But what must one trade to obtain great power... The answer is one's very self."

In a small village, young Jane Woods' world comes crashing down at just six years old when a terrible accident takes her farmer parents away. Their trailer, heavy with tomatoes, veers off the road and erupts into flames, leaving no chance for survival. Now orphaned and heartbroken, Jane is sent to live with her unkind aunt Betty and uncle Pat, who resent having to care for a child not related to them. Over the next ten years, Jane faces a life filled with hard labor and mistreatment. She’s made to do endless chores, spends long hours working in the tomato fields, receives little food, and endures severe punishments from her unfeeling guardians. Her small frame grows frail and sickly, a shadow of the lively girl she used to be. When Jane turns sixteen, the village buzzes with the arrival of a mysterious visitor—a royal aide on a secret mission to find a bride for the kingdom's heir, the eighteen-year-old Prince Dubois. The once charming and vibrant prince has been in a vegetative state for two years following a terrible riding accident. A witch has predicted that only the kiss of true love from his wife can awaken him. Eager for riches, Jane's vile uncle Pat decides to sell her to the king’s aide, ignoring her desperate cries for help. Ripped away from all she’s ever known, Jane is taken to the stunning royal palace to become the wife of Prince Dubois. At first, she’s repulsed by the idea of marrying someone who can’t even respond, but her resistance begins to fade when she meets the compassionate king, who pleads with her to save his son and the kingdom with her love. Will she succeed?

In the heavens, a legendary battle raged between the God of War, Sael, and the Demon King, Tarath. As their powers clashed, Sael summoned all his strength to deliver a crushing blow, sending Tarath tumbling into the Pool of Reincarnation. Exhausted, Sael followed suit, falling into the pool as well. In the Chamber of Fate within the Imperial Palace in the heavens, the books of destiny began to write themselves, chronicling the rebirth of the two enemies. However, a mysterious power emanating from the books prevented the Immortal of Fate from opening them, concealing the identities of Sael and Tarath's reincarnations. On the same day, two women went into labor: the Queen, whose pregnancy was full-term, and the Commander's wife, whose labor was premature at seven months. The fate of the God of War and the Demon King remained a secret, hidden within the sealed books, as two new lives began on earth.

Unite the Clans? Create an Empire? Atrox Soryu thought he was destined for greatness… until he wasn’t. Born into the smaller Soryu Clan, Atrox was a prodigy, praised for his unparalleled swordsmanship and relentless ambition. He vowed to become Emperor of the Eternal Skies, a title that hadn't been claimed in centuries. But on the day he was to manifest his Order Mark—the source of every knight’s power—everything went wrong. Instead of the revered Holy, Elemental, or Mystic Orders, Atrox was branded with a Forbidden Order: Something twisted and wrong. A death sentence in the eyes of the world. Branded a monster and exiled by his own father, Atrox was cast into a brutal labor camp where the weak are crushed, and the strong are barely tolerated. But exile isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. In the harshest of conditions, Atrox awakens the full potential of his forbidden powers, powers that could rival even the strongest Knights. He will forge alliances with the forgotten, turn his enemies into allies, and rise from the shadows to build an empire from nothing. Betrayed, exiled, and broken? No. Atrox Soryu is building an empire—and the Eternal Skies will bow to him.

In a world divided by towering walls, society is split into four their, each layer a stark reminder of one's place in the hierarchy. From the labor-bound populace of Wall One to the wealthy aristocrats of Wall Three, every citizen's life is dictated by the rules of their tier. At the pinnacle, behind the impregnable Fourth Wall, reside the General's council of seven who wield absolute authority, overseeing the realms below with iron-fisted precision.

Leo and Keith come from completely different lifestyles: Leo, a rich student, and Keith, a rural laborer. The two learn they may have more in common than they think after meeting against Keith's better judgment one fateful night. Join the two new lovers in a story of new beginnings.

The plains of Druvan'hal'or have fallen under the iron grip of the Orc Kingdom, ruled by Ragnar Brorhaz, a tyrant consumed by his thirst for power. The villagers live in misery, forced to labor under the constant threat of violence. Amid this destruction, a young man named Ardan Kael from the village of Erindor resolves to fight back, unaware that he is the last surviving heir to the long-lost Kingdom of Kaelvoria. With the aid of Eira Lyndor, a runaway princess, Ardan leads a rebellion that could reshape the fate of humanity in Druvan'hal'or. Yet, Ardan's challenges are not limited to external threats. Internal conflicts often shake his resolve. As an inexperienced young leader, he is haunted by the weight of guilt for the lives lost in his struggle. At the same time, the growing bond between him and Eira forces Ardan to confront a heart-wrenching dilemma: can he place the needs of his people above his own happiness? This burden turns Ardan's journey into more than just a war against the Orcs—it becomes a quest to discover his true self. In the midst of their fight, Ardan and Eira uncover ancient ruins that conceal a power capable of stopping the Orcs. However, to claim it, they must navigate treachery, inner turmoil, and the relentless threat of Ragnar Brorhaz, who will stop at nothing to dominate the lands of humankind. With Ardan's leadership, Eira's courage, and the support of their allies, this rebellion will determine the future of Druvan'hal'or: freedom or total annihilation. Through every trial, Ardan and Eira stand together, their unyielding determination the beacon of hope for a land engulfed in darkness. The battle for Druvan'hal'or is not just a clash of swords—it is a fight for survival, love, and the enduring spirit of humanity.

A world where otherworldly monsters invaded, when humanity seemed to be coming to an end then a few of people awaken with special powers. they're called hunters. Arun was a non awaken who was worked as a labor in dungeons. although he was risked his life everyday, he couldn't afford treatment for his younger sister who was suffering from hypermana disorder. one day he went to the monsters field and found a cave where he made a contract with the demon king and awaken a special class. he wanted to become enough strong so he could protect his younger sister. and then he was started to hunting the monsters with the demon king.....

a modern man mysteriously transported to 1929 America, where he awakens as a Chinese immigrant laborer. Confronted with prejudice, poverty, and grueling factory work, he struggles to adapt and survive in a harsh, unfamiliar world. The story explores his journey of resilience and self-discovery in the face of relentless adversity.

The era of human dominance on Earth had come to an end. Dragonborns, powerful beings with divine abilities, now ruled the world. Humans were relegated to slavery, forced to construct grand castles and labor on farmlands for their dragon overlords. The dragons had conquered every kingdom on earth except for one that thrived despite their oppressive reign - Eldoria. This prosperous kingdom had a dark secret behind its success and resilience against the dragonborns’ threats. Every decade, the dragonborns of Scalethorne demanded a tribute of slaves from Eldoria, and the time for the next offering was drawing near. In accordance with the kingdom's customs, King Rodric prepared slaves and a rare mineral resource to appease the dragon king. However, Rodric was horrified when the demand turned to something far more precious. His daughter, Aria.

Infernal Blade In a world dominated by highly trained warriors wielding incredible spiritual energy, Xavier York is an ordinary farmhand with nothing but hard labor and dreams of a better life. The warriors, gifted with unique abilities from birth, are the elite protectors of society, and ordinary humans like Xavier are left to toil in their shadow. But Xavier’s fate changes when he stumbles upon a mysterious, ancient system. This system, unlike anything the world has ever seen, grants him access to a wealth of knowledge and unimaginable powers, awakening dormant potential he never knew he had. Now thrust into a world of danger, rivalry, and betrayal, Xavier must navigate his new reality while hiding the secret of his power from those who would exploit or destroy him. As he trains, Xavier faces ruthless warriors, uncovers the dark truths of the system, and learns the cost of wielding power. Can Xavier rise above his humble beginnings to become a legend among warriors, or will the weight of his newfound power crush him before he reaches his full potential? The Rise of Xavier York inside of Infernal Blade is an epic tale of determination, grit, and self-discovery in the face of impossible odds. Perfect for fans of underdog heroes, powerful world-building, and heart-pounding action.

Kai's life has been nothing short of brutal ever since his parents were killed. It's a life filled with constant torture and forced labor while constantly being ridiculed. He can no longer handle it... until one day he doesn't have to, Kai dies and much to his surprise he's been given a second chance at life after being reincarnated into a new magic filled world. Will he use this as a chance to live the life his parents always wanted him to live? or does fate have something else in store for Kai?

In a galaxy where beasts and their tamers hold the key to power, Aidan Lorne is just another cog in the vast, unfeeling machinery of the Darnath family's mining empire. Born into poverty and raised in the brutal mines of Vesta-7, Aidan has spent his sixteen years toiling under the weight of endless labor, dreaming of a life beyond the rust-colored dunes and oppressive machinery. When his family is lost to the cruel realities of the mines, Aidan’s resolve hardens. He will escape the hellish world that has claimed so much of his life, even if it means defying the powerful elite who see him as nothing more than a tool. But Vesta-7 holds secrets of its own, secrets that could change the course of Aidan’s life forever. Amid the dangers of the mines, whispers of legendary beast masters stir his ambition, and an unexpected encounter with a mysterious force sets him on a path that will challenge everything he’s ever known. With a unique system that grants him the ability to see the evolutionary paths of beasts, Aidan’s future is no longer defined by the shackles of his past. But as he navigates the treacherous world of beast taming, interplanetary politics, and deadly rivals, Aidan must confront the demons of his past, the price of power, and the true cost of freedom. In a galaxy where survival is a battle and power is earned, Aidan must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice to forge his own destiny. --- Author’s Note: This is my first time writing a novel, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to read it. I know it may take some time to fully develop, so I ask for your patience and understanding. Please give me at least 40 chapters to better establish the world, the characters, and the plot. I’m committed to improving with each chapter, and I hope you’ll join me on this journey of growth and storytelling. Your feedback and support mean the world to me. I will rate my English average only, so if you find any grammatical mistakes or any words hard to understand since I am trying to expand my vocabulary, please let me know so that I can improve myself.

Magnus Valorion crossed into an ancient empire. As a time traveler, he didn’t accomplish anything too extraordinary. He simply ensured that laborers could drink white rice porridge and eat pickled vegetables every day, and that soldiers could enjoy fried chicken and hamburgers. Along the way, he expanded the territory and even captured the invading Khan of the Altai Tribe. Despite these achievements, Magnus never imagined that his subordinates were secretly planning something big as the autumn winds began to cool...

Klaus Rashi, a 15-year-old boy, lives in a twisted world ruled by the Royal Government. The Royal Government have special powers bestowed upon them known as Supreme Commands, by God, and are truly malevolent in their deeds. They spare no one who dares cross them. People are heavily restricted and forced to labor for them among many other things. Klaus is no ordinary boy; however, he seeks vengeance against the Royal Government for their cruel methods and plans to unveil all the secrets they have kept from the public. Was the world always this way? Is God who we think they are? Note - chapters may go through edits (mainly just removing overly graphic details, unnecessary words, etc)

Kim Joon-ho, a young man who has loved virtual games since he was seventeen. Since the death of both his parents, the two younger twin sisters became his responsibility. After working as a laborer as his initial steady income, he has now changed course. Trying to earn more money from virtual games, Immortal Legacy is one of them. The most popular game because it was created by the first developer of virtual games worldwide, AR Group Company. Unexpectedly, a miracle happened when he played early access as an alpha stage player with a thousand candidates. He is the only player who has two characters.

Smart people are often suffocated by powerful people or people who can better market their skills. Now the smartest man alive works as a manual laborer because no one takes his ideas seriously... I think it is about time he changes that. Yet smart people are often taken advantage of dying without being able to credit their own works. Sometimes losing complete ownership of their invention because of powerful people. Yet when you are the smartest alive with the most powerful inventions why follow their rules? If they still want him to back down then, simply rule them.

Two girls accidentally instigate revolution in isekai, turning the new world upside down. --- When high schoolers Jean and Leah tragically meet their end in an accident, they wake up not in the afterlife, but in a strange new world ruled by oppressive monarchies, ancient customs, and wildly bizarre creatures. With nothing but their wits, mismatched personalities, and the faint memory of their old lives, the two girls are thrust into the daily grind of a working-class existence. Jean—a reckless, blonde firecracker with a knack for starting trouble—and Leah, her quiet, brainy counterpart, find themselves laboring in increasingly worse circumstances under tyrannical overseers just to make the ends meet. While Leah dreams of stability and survival, Jean can’t help but rally the oppressed people into chants of revolution. Their journey soon takes them to the heart of this world’s inequalities, where their dynamic partnership turns them from clueless outsiders to accidental leaders of a growing rebellion, delivering otherworldly hope to a world that had never dared to envision such things could exist. As they navigate battles of ideals, budding romance, and a revolution that might just topple an empire, Jean and Leah will learn that in this strange, unjust world, the only thing more absurd than the rules is their unlikely falling for each other. Action. Comedy. Romance. And a bit of revolution. Welcome to a world where two unlikely heroines fight for freedom—and maybe, just maybe, find love amidst the chaos.

Thousands of disciples cultivate in the Heavenly Demon Sect, hoping to become famed Immortals and Sages in the future. Geniuses rise among them, the chosen ones who are born to defy the Heavens. This world belongs to them. The others are mere spectators in their story. And I'm perfectly fine with that. I'm but a mere laborer. Just that I can see all kinds of energies. Wait, you want me to become the head of the farmers? Just because I cultivated some Pure-Yang Spiritual Wheat Stalks? Hold on, I don't have time to check your Three-Winged Golden Crow, Grand Elder. The Sect Master has asked me to help him with this Qi Plague! No. I told you, Elder Sister. I don't know how to concoct a Fertility Pill. I'm not an Alchemist but a mere laborer! If you have much gold, though... perhaps I can help you with that.

Magical Heritage! The world's most anticipated VR game to ever release! A game so immersive, you'll forget how much time has even passed. Our seven developers have spent long and hard working on this game. They worked tirelessly, years of labor finally about to bear fruit! Obviously some launches are rough, but if things go as they had hoped, they'll be one of the greatest companies in the world. Known as One Level, this company has expanded to all 6 continents, with company buildings being constructed in major areas. On release day however, their game ends up becoming a bit too real. As the game releases, scientists have discovered another universe colliding with our own, essentially fusing with it. Due to this change, the world was thrown into disarray. As this happens, people begin to awaken abilities, there being a variety of them. That wasn't all. Monsters, creatures, other races, and even entire kingdoms began to appear on earth, and the main company buildings began to turn into Towers, structures that can ascend an individual to the next world. With this recent and drastic change, people have no choice but to adapt. Follow our seven developers as they traverse the lands, both old and new and face the challenges of their own game, and even beyond that. Who knows what could lie beyond? As time goes on, the game could just be their new reality.

It's is like a tree that grows in the fruits of your labor. A treehouse adorned with books with a single lady laughing as she plays along the trunk. Her red yarn yields to you as knowledge fills you. This knowledge will be with you. Welcome to Akhil, it encompasses all.

Roger was a prisoner at the young age of 15, serving a sentence of hard labor in his parent's stead. His life consisted of moving metal, hiding his emotions, and avoiding the attention of everyone else. That all changes when he is summoned to the mirror world, Avar, where magic can be harnessed and claimed. The government, however, is not so keen on letting their property escape, and Roger must learn to master his powerful magic of copying other abilities. From the rank of Alpha to Omega, he will prove he is worthy of an Archonic Legacy, a gift from the old rulers of Avar, or become nothing more than a prisoner again. The magic of Avar must face against the mechs of Earth, as the politics of two worlds collide in a battle that will shake the stars. Discord: https://discord.gg/TC3QQAdmQr

In the dark, under a strange-looking tree, a lady around twenty-something could be seen clenching her stomach and looking pitiful. She seemed to be in pain and was breathing heavily. Above her in the sky, the color was very black and blurry. Rain started falling, and the thunder was clapping loudly and violently. The wind was very thick, slapping everything harshly. The lady stood with the support of the tree, using one hand to prop herself against the tree and the other hand to hold her stomach tightly. She breathed out and continued moving weakly. "Seems like I'm not going to escape this. What type of poison is this?" she wondered. She unbuckled her belt to relieve some pain, then sat down somewhere and groaned while her hand wandered around on the wet ground until it made contact with something. She picked it up and saw the object with the help of the lightning. The thing was round like a bead, and something joined them together. She did not care about what it was and just swallowed it. She was going to die anyway, at least she ate something. She could not figure out the taste of the thing, but it was surely not normal because as soon as it made contact with her throat, it felt very hot, as if she had drunk hot water that had not cooled. "Sh*t! Even in death, my luck is still very bad," she muttered. She was still lamenting when her aching stomach suddenly stopped aching. She did not have the chance to rejoice when her stomach started swelling up, getting bigger and bigger. It was as if it wanted to burst but, alas, it didn't. She could feel herself in labor. She groaned until something escaped her body - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. She was relieved from both the poison pain and her swollen stomach pain. When she looked at what she had given birth to, she was shocked. Eggs. She had given birth to eggs. And there were six. What happened to the eggs? How did their journey begin? read the full novel. update time:6:00pm *by love gold*

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*****[I DO NOT OWN THE ART IN THE COVER ALL CREDITS GOES TO THE ITS CREATOR ]***** In a dimly lit room filled with tension, a woman struggles through the intense labor of giving birth to twins. The air is thick with emotion as her blue eyes reflect a mixture of pain, determination, and anticipation. Outside, a storm rages, mirroring the turmoil within. The father, a stoic figure with sharp gray eyes, watches from a distance, his thoughts clouded by the weight of impending fatherhood. As the woman gives birth, one of the twins is weak and unnaturally pale, a stark contrast to the other who cries out with life. The family, unaware of the significance of the still child, names the twins Lucas and Mykel. The Duke, the father, maintains an unreadable mask, his eyes lingering on the fragile child, sensing something wrong but concealing his worry. The tension between life and death hangs in the air, and a deeper mystery begins to unfold as the family’s future is marked by this birth, shrouded in unease and hidden emotions.

"So, you're telling me I wrestled three cyclopes last night and... won?" Dr. Alexander Matthews, a myth-obsessed professor, never expected his latest research trip to Greece would lead to actually becoming Hercules. After stumbling upon a cursed diary, Alexander wakes up in ancient Greece... only now he’s got bulging muscles, an olive-wood club, and a to-do list that includes slaying the Nemean Lion. His body is built for heroics, but his mind is still very much a coffee-fueled academic. Between dodging centaurs and managing way too many injuries, Alexander struggles to keep his cool. With ancient monsters to fight, divine drama to dodge, and the constant realization that he's really bad at ancient Greek armor, Alexander must somehow survive Hercules' legendary labors — all while trying not to faint from pain... or embarrassment. "So, about the Nemean Lion... any chance it just needs a hug?"

On a fateful night under a blood-red moon, Kai is born in the humble village of Blackthorn. His birth is far from ordinary; as his mother Lin Mei goes through an agonizing labor, raw and untamed Qi surges through the hut, unsettling even the most experienced villagers. The village elder, Old Man Chen, senses an ill omen hanging over the night, while Kai’s father, Zhao Wei, anxiously awaits outside, unaware of the powerful destiny awaiting his son. They didn't knew Kai had made a pact with demon when he in embryo.

En el corazón de la ajetreada Shanghái, Glenn, un programador atrapado en la vorágine de la rutina corporativa, ve cómo la chispa de su vida se desvanece bajo la sombra de la opresiva carga laboral. Sumido en el vacío y la desesperación, su mundo se detiene abruptamente cuando un infarto lo derrumba en su oficina, llevándolo a una experiencia cercana a la muerte que desafía toda lógica y razón. En un momento que parece eterno, Glenn transita por un reino etéreo, un pasaje donde las almas se entrelazan y la existencia se transforma. Pero lo que comienza como un último suspiro en un mundo conocido, se convierte en un despertar inesperado. Glenn abre los ojos en un cuerpo joven, en medio de un bosque que parece salido de un sueño: árboles de corteza cristalina, hojas que susurran secretos, y un suelo que brilla suavemente bajo sus pies. Desconcertado y fascinado, Glenn debe aprender a sobrevivir en este nuevo y mágico mundo, mientras busca respuestas sobre su inesperada reencarnación y la extraña conexión que parece unir su pasado con este nuevo inicio. La lucha por entender su propósito en un lugar donde la naturaleza y la magia coexisten lo llevará a descubrir poderes ocultos y secretos que podrían redefinir lo que significa estar vivo. Sobre los cielos es una historia de renacimiento y descubrimiento, donde los límites entre la realidad y la fantasía se desdibujan, y un alma perdida encuentra su verdadero destino en un mundo lleno de maravillas y misterios.

Sister Zeelina, a devoted nun, finds herself in a tumultuous emotional battle when she meets Castiel, a strong and charismatic man she initially thought was a laborer. Despite her vows and commitment to the church, she is drawn to Castiel’s undeniable charm and presence. Their paths cross frequently, each encounter leaving a lasting impression on her heart. As she struggles with her feelings, her past love, Nolan, reappears, complicating her emotions even further.

Roderyk, a young blacksmith’s son from Seabrook, feels an unspoken pull toward the sea, yearning for a life beyond the confines of his village. Though his days are filled with hard labor, his mind drifts toward distant horizons. When he leaves to explore the world, he falls under the oppressive rule of a powerful Church, setting him on a path of resistance. Burdened by moral conflict and inner turmoil, Roderyk must navigate a world of rebellion, sacrifice and self-discovery, unsure of the cost he’ll ultimately pay for the freedom he seeks.