Greed

A ruthless corporate overlord, Leonard "Leo" Ashford, known for his cutthroat business tactics and insatiable greed, dies from a heart attack atop his golden throne. Instead of eternal rest, he reincarnates into a fantasy world as Duke Alistair du Montfort, an obese, disgraced noble mocked for his laziness and indulgence. However, he possesses Devourer Magic, allowing him to absorb mana, skills, and knowledge. Determined to dominate this new world like he did in business, Alistair embarks on a journey of conquest, political maneuvering, and self-reinvention.

The Silverston Empire teeters on the edge of ruin. A foolish emperor and his reckless sons cling to power, while the nobility, consumed by greed and ambition, bleed the empire dry. The people live in crushing poverty, women are silenced by systemic oppression, and magic—once a source of wonder—has been branded as sin. The ancient dragons, symbols of balance and strength, are no more, leaving the land vulnerable and fractured. All hope rests on the Alcons, a forgotten bastion of power. Its guardians? Six princesses, dismissed as spoiled and unfit for anything beyond luxury. But beneath the silks and jewels lie secrets and strengths even they do not fully understand. In a world spiraling into darkness, can these unlikely heroines rise to reclaim their empire and restore the balance?

Murder and war. That is the only thing known by the people in this world. Hundreds of years of endless slaughter. A futuristic society, where those capable of using mana are known as witches and wizards. Endless conflict, both internal and external. A young boy named Raiden-who attends one of the 7 grand magic academies which trains magicians for war- finds it increasingly harder to keep hold of his mission: Protect Kami, with every day, as the already tipping balance between magicians and non-magicians, teeters even more. Also on Royal Road!

Cain, humanity’s first murderer, carries the weight of a millennia-old sin. Cursed by God to wander the Earth eternally, he witnessed empire after empire crumble under the same vices that stained his hands: envy, greed, humanity’s inescapable violence. His punishment was not just exile, but the lucidity to watch history repeat itself—until a shadowed entity offered him an escape. A pact that tore through the veils between worlds, hurling his soul into **Ethos**, a realm even the gods have abandoned. Reborn as **Prometheus**, firstborn son of the distrustful Baron Alaric of House Mirewood, Cain faces a paradoxical fate: a youthful body, but a soul corroded by centuries of guilt. In Ethos, magic is a wild and corrupted force, wars between noble houses are waged with blood and betrayal, and ancient creatures—remnants of a forgotten past—rise from the forests to devour the unwary. Worse than any monster, however, is the Baron’s gaze, which sees something unnervingly alien in his "son": a youth with the bearing of a veteran of a thousand battles and eyes that have witnessed the world’s end. As Cain struggles to hide his true identity while wielding his ancient cunning to survive, dark secrets emerge. The entity that brought him to Ethos acts not out of benevolence—every step Prometheus takes in this new world feeds a cosmic design, where his very soul may be the key to unleashing chaos worse than his fratricide. Amid fragile alliances with ambitious sorcerers, battles against beasts that defy reason, and the ghost of Abel haunting his dreams, Cain must confront the question that has tormented him since the Garden of Eden: Can the damned find redemption in a world already born rotten? But Ethos is no refuge. It is a mirror. In its corrupt courts, he sees the greed that once consumed him; in its senseless wars, the echo of his own crime. And when the shadowed entity finally reveals its true face, Cain realizes his escape may have only been the beginning of a deeper condemnation—one where he is not just the prisoner, but the jailer himself. Now, torn between the thirst for redemption and the instinct to survive, Prometheus must decide whether Ethos will be the stage for his rebirth… or the final grave of all hope. For even in a new world, the sins whisper his name—and they have not forgotten.

ROYALZ In the kingdom of Velldore, the throne is empty, and silence is more dangerous than war. After the assassination of King Mathieu da Gramont, the royal families do not raise their swords—but their greed festers beneath forced smiles. In the shadows, mercenaries rise, forbidden magic resurfaces, and whispers of a greater power spread like a disease. Lloyd—once Lucien da Gramont—was born into nobility but cast away his name, leaving behind a past soaked in blood. Thought dead, he returns under a new identity, burdened by a curse that binds him to forces beyond his control. He wants nothing to do with the throne. But fate, and the ghosts of his past, refuse to let him walk away. With a sharp-tongued swordswoman watching his back, a kingdom on the brink of unraveling, and unseen hands pulling the strings, Lloyd must navigate a world where words cut deeper than blades—and trust is the deadliest gamble. Because in Velldore, the ones who smile the most are the first to betray.

"This world was dark, evil, and terrifying, yet it also held its own unique charm. Monsters may roam the world, but at least I have Artoria. I just hope the darkness never does consume the light." In ancient times, the gods bestowed gifts upon humanity, but humanity rejected the gods. This act of defiance angered the deities, who unleashed demons and monsters upon the land, cursing the world to be forever tainted by their grotesque presence. The inhabitants of this world became lost in war, greed, and the lust for power. Though humanity gained control over the land, they were cursed by the gods with monstrous beings, creatures from beyond the veil of reality. This place was called the Darkness.

Alan Yokob was a name feared in the underworld—a ruthless hitman, a ghost in the night. But even ghosts can be hunted, and he is also hunted by his enemies. However, his story did not end here. Because death was not the end. When he opened his eyes, he was no longer on Earth. Instead, he found himself in another world known as Kirath, a world once saved from destruction, now rotting under the weight of human greed. Hundreds years had passed since the fall of the Demon King, and without darkness to balance the light, mankind had spiraled into chaos—warring, polluting, and forgetting the gods who once protected them. Alan was not reborn as a hero. He was brought here as a harbinger of vengeance. Not to save Kirath, but to punish it. His mission is clear: raise the demons, restore the balance, and remind humanity of the fear they have long abandoned. They thought they had escaped the darkness. They were wrong.

Synopsis: Beyond the hurricane, in a land untouched by mortal eyes, the Wheel of Destiny spun, weaving the fate of gods themselves. At its center stood Death, once one of the most formidable deities of the Immortal Realm—now watching his power wane as his house crumbled. His son, Chaos—young in years but a force of destruction so feared that the King of the Gods, Maximum, named him the God of War—had been stolen away. Taken by his own sister, Peace, and hidden in a place where no god had ever set foot. With Chaos gone, war ceased, and the House of Death teetered on the brink of ruin. Yet Death could do nothing, for Maximum had granted Peace divine protection—no god could lay a hand on her. Desperate to reclaim his lost power, Death dared to break the greatest law of the gods: bestowing the legacy of a god upon a mortal. With the last of his strength, he chose a single human and gifted him his power, whispering a single command: Kill Peace. Free Chaos. Let war reign once more. But mortals are unpredictable. With a soul comes desire, and with desire, greed. And it is this mortal’s greed that will turn him into the most feared of all the gods.

Setia is a commander of a mercenary army, obsessed with revenge and greed for power. After a great defeat she decides to change her life and reach for the crown. She comes across her past lover, an assassin and former slave. Each of them will play an important role in her future as well as magical Dragon's Amulet.

Consumed by greed, man created something it could not control; it brought destruction, grief, and darkness into a world already devoid of hope. A soul, ensnared in the fabric of space, lands in this world, struggling to survive without becoming twisted.

The century long war had just ended and humanity had managed to get their hands on alien technology, sending them years ahead in terms of technological advancement, fulfilling their hope of finding life outside their planet and their desire to dominate these extra-terrestrial existences. The effects of their technological advancement alone wasn’t capable of giving this result. The appearance of mutations which granted supernatural powers among humans was another boon giving them the chance to act out their darkest desires. Their joy took a dark turn when it was revealed that they were nothing more than livestock to the mysterious race, Xillthars, who cultivated them to that level. Like fattening livestock. Shortly before this dark turn of times was a forbidden creature, Kieran who had been born into the lowest levels of a society created by the greed of humans. To him, life had always been hard, but things got worse after the arrival of the Xillthars as he found himself on a trail of shocking discoveries about himself and the world around him.

It is said that you shouldn't meet your heroes. Gehaldirah, a high elf of royal bloodline didn't have to meet the realm lord of High Heaven before he became disillusioned. His admiration for the paragon of the high elf race turned into hatred when he got some damning knowledge about why demons kept attacking his home and looting the sacred tree of life. His hatred for the realm lord turned to self-hatred for his weakness and mediocrity. Gehaldirah had a moment of introspection. He isn't at the bottom of the ladder in this strength-based hierarchy. He is a king of law, but that apparently isn't enough to guarantee your fate. His strength is also mediocre because it was granted to him because of his bloodline. He determined he had to change himself. He has to become better. He concocted a plan that is one part genius and one part greed. His plan for reincarnation led him to the trial of heaven that occurs every origin cycle. He needed Origin essence so he participated in the trial. He got more than he wanted from the trial. His plan for reincarnation would be a success after some adjustments. But now he has a different aim. He won't aim for just the realm lord. The realm lord has control of the High Heaven Realm. That isn't enough for Geraldirah anymore. He became greedier. He has his sight set on the movers and shakers of the Void Universe. Only the power to subvert the will of World Gods will do. The plan to create LEGION, the ultimate organism was then hatched. If one person cannot achieve something, what about a multitude of them? His journey will not be easy. He will have to overcome Celestials and their Celestial Supreme, Gods and their GodKings, Demon kings and their Demon gods. The Void Universe is full of obstacles that will like nothing more than to put an end to his path. It is not that they hate him. They will oppose him simply because the era of conquest is coming. There are no friends in the era of conquest. It is everyone for themselves. And he will use everything and everyone for the advancement of Legion. AUTHOR: I cannot promise that you will like it. I can only promise that the book is original and unique. It is something new. The MC is neutral evil. He is willing to sacrifice everyone for his goals. He is smart and the antagonists in the book are cunning. Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/yRbtBYsf Power Stones Goals: 1400PS -1 Extra Chapter. 2000PS - 2 Extra Chapters. 3000PS -3 Extra Chapters. 5000PS - 4 Extra Chapters. Golden Tickets Goals: 100 Golden Tickets -1 Extra Chapter. 200 Golden Tickets - 2 Extra Chapters. 300 Golden Tickets -3 Extra Chapters. 400 Golden Tickets - 4 Extra Chapters. 500 Golden Tickets - 5 Extra Chapters.

Sumi has always despised the world she lives in—one filled with greed, deceit, and pain. Trapped in a miserable life with a dead-end job and mounting debt, she sees no escape. But when her lecherous boss crosses the line, Sumi reaches her breaking point. In a desperate act, she takes her own life—only to awaken in the darkness and found out that her wish has been granted she is no longer human she finds herself in the most unexpected form… a seed of a flower and she was in the world which she only knows in game and stories. a world where creature like demon, monster and things like magic and spells exist and she is going to live her second life… as a flower.

A once tormented college student, perpetually mocked by fate, rises to prominence in another world after countless failures and setbacks. War and peace, faith and liberty, politics and conspiracy, desire and love - all revolve around a single collar. Humanity's insatiable greed fuels eternal flames of war! Between empire and beauty, ideals and reality - what choices must be made? A misinterpreted prophecy, a distorted holy war history, enslaved races, and a cataclysm engulfing the world! Follow this outsider's struggle through boundless romance, iron-willed passion, and ruthless scheming.

A promise. A fruit born from the sacrifice of his own lightbringers, was the one and only thing that stood between him and a fate that he knew not. But as it is, what a cruel turn life may have at times. A mockery that burns deep within the recesses of one's soul... ... But as accursed as this may be, this could turn out to be the greatest strength. Therefore, one and all, I welcome you. Witness a new creation, a burning ray of light birthed from "cruelty and darkness". Might have some corrections here and there for more coherence but I do hope you enjoy.

The Hatching, an event granting the greatest powers and abilities to all lucky enough to experience it. Humanity maintain what remains of their of their rule, their status as overlords threatened, by an insatiable foe - Human nature and greed. Rowin, a once normal teenager whose life was changed forever by the hatching is forced to adapt to his new life. Can he achieve his ambitions with the power granted to him by fate or will he fail and be corrupted by power, like countless others before him?

Erwin Warner is a material-dominant alpha with a very unsteady financial background. Though he has the face of an angel, his personality is the polar opposite. He can even kill a person if there is enough money paid for that. Leo Snow is an exceptionally beautiful dominant omega. Even the gods envy his unparalleled beauty from the heavens. He has a very strong personality and is very picky about his partner. He can be as deadly as his face when the time comes. Jean Snow, a very unstandable uncle of Leo, has an unsubmissive greed for everything Leo has, that doesn’t exclude the Snow Groups and Company. Even being the blood brother of Leo’s father doesn’t change the fact that he is exceedingly obsessed with this pretty, small omega nephew of his.

In the crumbling city of Libiya, where the wealthy feast in their gilded mansions and the poor scrape by in the shadows, a terrifying virus is spreading—one that twists its victims into monstrous creatures driven by an insatiable hunger for human hearts. Lenz, a silver-haired orphan with a knack for survival, knows the city is no longer safe. Alongside his fiercely loyal friends, he must find a way to escape before the virus claims them too. But fleeing Libiya is no simple task. The city is a cage, guarded by the powerful and plagued by ruthless gangs who will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on the desperate. As the virus spreads and the streets fill with monsters, Lenz and his friends must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, violence, and hidden truths. Their journey will take them beyond the city’s walls, into a world they’ve never known. But as they search for safety, they begin to wonder: in a land ravaged by greed and monsters, is there anywhere left that’s truly safe? As they fight to survive, Lenz and his friends must confront the harsh reality that safety may come at a price they’re not willing to pay.

The Phoenix Clan was once unmatched in power, their blessings revered and their connection to the mythical Phoenix feared across the world. But when the greed of four great empires united, the clan was destroyed, forcing its survivors to go inot hiding. In a desperate act of sacrifice, the Phoenix itself gave up its life to protect its people, leaving its essence dormant in an unborn child—Luis. Raised in a quiet village, Luis knows nothing of his heritage or the incredible power hidden within him. As he trains to master his aura, mysterious signs begin to surface, hinting at the truth of his lineage. With enemies closing in, the pressure mounts for Luis to uncover the Phoenix's legacy and embrace the power he never asked for. Torn between protecting those he loves and fulfilling the destiny thrust upon him, Luis must decide: will he rise as the savior of his clan, or will he become another casualty of the empires' unrelenting greed? Their are 2 main power systems blessings and aura. Aura: can be progressed through training every human is cable of growing their aura stronger. Blessings: are powers given by creature that rely on aura to be used and controlled. Blessings can only be obtained through mutual consent between creatures and humans. They can be passed through generations but their power diminished over generations.

A young girl's life takes a drastic turn when she is sold out of greed, forcing her into a new and difficult reality. Despite her efforts to adapt, she struggles with the sudden change and suffers emotionally every day. Amidst her pain, she sometimes wishes for death as an escape, but still holds on to the gift of life. As she navigates her new circumstances, a plot of love emerges, offering a glimmer of hope. Though her story seems to have reached a tragic end, it may actually be the beginning of a new chapter in her life.

When a so-called “mage prodigy” at a prestigious magic academy tries to summon an unstoppable monster for an upcoming battle tournament, she accidentally hauls in an average-kun from Earth. Unfortunately for him, local legend paints Humans as the ultimate demon species—infamous for their indulgence in ungodly desires, greed, and destructive nature that destoryed the very habitat that gave life to them. Now, this bewildered “Human Demon” must keep up appearances, while his summoner scrambles to hide the fact that the only magic she can perform is Illusion Magic. Together, they’re caught between suspicious classmates, looming magical duels, and a system that expects them to be either fearsome or fantastically powerful, but in truth - they’re mostly just hilariously out of their depth. Prepare for magical mischiefs, comedic misunderstandings, and one grand illusion that might prove dangerously real. This is a tale of fight for survival, path to glory, and a journey of redemption.

"If somehow you could rewrite your life's greatest sins." Damien Vryce, a hard-hearted killer, was hanged for tyranny. He found himself awoken one year ahead of his fall. Having recollections from his past, he swore to make amends and save himself from the gallows. In the path of redemption lay treachery, conspiracies under the surface, and an unlikely, but hot love with the unknown woman, Amara Draven. As Damien sows the seeds of distrust by laying ruin to his past empire of fear, he recognizes that redemption considers the acknowledgement of the sins that have been committed along with the crossing of the line from sin to repentance. An entire kingdom lies in the threshold of war, enemies imbued with greed lurk in the shadows, and the second chance for Damien may well be the last. 20 power stones = 2 extra chapter 4 golden ticket = 2 extra chapter

Denis Walters's death shatters the gilded facade of his wealthy family, revealing a web of secrets and betrayal. Samson Walters vows to uncover the truth behind his uncle's demise, while Deacon, disgusted by the family's greed, abandons their opulent estate. Within its walls, hidden agendas simmer, and long-buried secrets threaten to surface. As Samson delves deeper into the mystery, and Deacon seeks to expose their treachery, the family's carefully crafted world of wealth and privilege begins to crumble, exposing the dark price of their fortune.

When I was twenty years old, I accepted an antique that I shouldn't have accepted because of greed. Since then, in order to stay alive, I have had to go in and out of those forbidden places where there is a risk of death.

In 2030, a ravaging storm strikes Tokyo, 17-year-old Hiroki Kurogane seeks for a shelter in an abandoned bookstore, tormented by memories of a world destroyed by cruelty and greed. When a mysterious, ancient glowing book catches his attention, As things got worse, Hiroki realized he was facing certain death, and an unknown force pulls him into a destiny he never expected. Hiroki will suffer to unravel the mystery of the book, confront his fractured past, and to uncover the truth about Yumix.

" Ahh! I must be going crazy," Emily sighed, turning on the tap and splashing water on her face. After repeating the same action for a few minutes, she finally calmed down and went back to bed. In a love-hate situation, Emily white falls head over heels for Eric Brown, the son was the man who killed her entire family and destroyed her life. Emily was set to take Revenge for her family, but when she met Eric, her heart Bagan beat for him. Eric Brown, the sitting president of ABM group, is cold domineering, and ruthless, just like his father, ABM group chairman. Their goal was to remain the sole power in the Technology industry and the business sector of their country at all costs. The cold heart CEO meets Emily White, the CEO of the new technology company that has become his biggest rival, But strangely the woman turned on something in his heart. Will love win over vengeance and Greed? Find out.

The earth has been ravaged by war, and all that is left of humanity is on an iron island out in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. It was a paradise, because on Olympus, they were gods, or so they were made to believe. The inhabitants of Olympus were untouchable, beyond simple human desires like greed, hate and violence. Unfortunately for them, they seemed to have incurred the wrath of actual gods, nightmares, and monsters. And so, they have been forced to flee their ‘heaven’ for greener pastures, but before then, they’ll have to pass through hell. Monsters, demons, nightmares and gods are only supposed to exist in the world of imagination, and that’s exactly where they came from. And it just so happens that to survive, they’ll have to enter the human mind, they’ll have to invade the world of imagination, but what horrors must await them in such a place, depraved of reason and logic, perverted by man’s desires and sick mind.

As the world reaches the end due to the greed of war generals and presidents, two people rebel against the system, defying the end. This is the story of Elisabetta and Mark, who, with strategic resilience and thought, soar beyond the end of freedom.

"They see us as prey, as fuel for their conquest. They will learn that humanity fights hardest when cornered." In a world ravaged by chaos, monstrous invaders from a distant planet, known as the Vorath, have torn civilization apart. Humanity's last bastion is a fractured kingdom ruled by treachery and greed. Amidst this chaos, Kael Draven, a fearless marshall general devoted to protecting his people, is betrayed by his closest allies and slain on the battlefield. But It's not the end.

One last life. would it be enough to change any thing? Rune travels to the ORIGINAL WORLD to find out.