The Iron Codex A Dark Arts

"Martial Arts World..." Death murmured, shocked by the turn of the events. How could he, primordial being of the afterlife, get tricked by a mere human? Not just a mere human, but also earthling, race that was weakest of the twenty realms. Death realized the extent of his mistake. An earthling had just jumped into the river of the reincarnation, where he definitely didn't belong. It was too late. The damage has been done. The matter was now out of his hands. "Kiernan Hunter..." ... Remake of the Martial Arts System, and while the concept stays the same, the story is completely different. A few names, etc, stays the same, but mostly whole new story. I've wanted to do this for a while, and now I had finally motivation to do it.

When Fang Zheng opened his eyes, he was surprised to find himself reborn in a fantasy world of magic, dragons, knights, and princesses. Not only that, but even the game system that Fang Zheng had designed before also followed him into this world. Then, his next step would be to traverse thousands of plains, gain endless strength, become a brave hero, defeat the devil, marry the princess, reach the apex in life… wait, wait, wait, before all that, why was he reborn as someone who everyone called a cultist?

The dimensional rifts link the earth to the Xingwu continent. This is the dawn of the martial arts era! I will be useless if I don't practice martial arts? Don't worry, I have a system that allows me to pick up attributes. When other people drop attributes during their training, I can pick them up secretly. Huh? Did you just say that beating up people will make them drop attributes too? In that case... You defeated a sword skill genius. He dropped Enlightenment×2, Sword Talent×1... You've picked them up. Your insights have improved and you've gained a beginner stage sword talent! You defeated a blade skill talent. He dropped Blade Battle Technique×1, Malicious Blade Intent×1... You picked them up and learned a rare blade battle technique! You've also figured out Malicious Blade Intent and have become extremely fierce! You defeated a physique talent. He dropped Physique Scripture×1, Holy-Blood Dominant Physique×1... You picked them up and learned a new top-grade scripture! You are exceptionally lucky to have received the Holy-Blood Dominant Physique. It can change your physique completely and you earned a god-level title 'Endless Health'. Someone killed a powerful star beast and dropped Spiritual Sight×1 and Blank Attribute×60... You picked them up secretly and receive a spiritual eye talent as well as 60 points to add to any of your current attributes! You defeat many opponents in your life. You accidentally kill an innocent devil and split the universe into two when you're practicing your blade at home. You burst the sun with your fist and the world is engulfed in darkness... That's when you realize... You're invincible!

The beginning of the twentieth century. 1903. Technological progress. Bicycles, cars and cinema. European monarchies are weaving their intrigues. America is building its first skyscrapers. Some are already suggesting that difficult decades lie ahead of humanity - countries and empires will inevitably clash in a fight for colonies, resources and domination. And now, in some fifteen years, all these people, from the minister to the seller in the store, will have to learn what computers, artificial intelligence, video surveillance cameras, air defense missiles and normal bombing are. How did it happen that the Third Reich and other empires that had not even appeared were unceremoniously pushed to the side of history-non-history by the scruff of the neck, like ragamuffins? And how else to teach yesterday's peasant to operate a computer for aiming a new howitzer? Where did this nonsense come from, what happened anyway? Did an invasion from the future enslave everyone or something? No, not that. Read the story "Iron Plague".

Year 1054. The Grand Prince is dead. Rus' is left without will - without the hand that held the sword. Torn between boyars, ambition, and foreign hands, the land craves power. But it receives no hero, no warlord - only a stranger in a prince’s skin. Alexander remembers a world that never existed here. He has seen empires fall. And he swore - not to repeat their mistakes. He has no army. No allegiance. Only knowledge. And will. Every boyar is a wolf. Every word - a blade. Every choice - a duel on the edge. He did not come to conquer. He came to hold. And to build not the Rus’ of the past, but a realm worthy of being the future. This is not a story of war. This is a story of power. And the price paid by the one who dares to take it.

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Miguel Salazar, a modern historian, military strategist, economist, and businessman, wakes up in 1895 as the heir to a wealthy Filipino hacienda—just as the revolution against Spain looms. Armed with future knowledge, he must navigate colonial rule, foreign invaders, and internal power struggles to build a strong, independent Philippines. But power is a double-edged sword. Will he become a liberator, a tyrant, or the architect of a new empire?

In the frozen realm of Veyrholt, where iron rivers run red with betrayal, Kael Draven—last of a fallen house—watches his kin burn at the hands of House Valthor. A mysterious shard, alien and cold, fuses with his flesh, granting him unnatural power at a cost: a voice in his mind, whispering of blood and vengeance. As Kael carves a brutal path through his enemies, the shard’s influence grows, threatening to consume him. In a land of noble treachery and looming war, he must rise as the Iron Sovereign—or be broken by the darkness within.

The vastness of space had always filled Dr. Orion Vance with wonder, but today, apprehension tainted that awe. Standing at the observation deck of the Astralis, he gazed at the swirling nebulae beyond. The ship, one of the most advanced research vessels of the United Earth Alliance, had been his home for five years, but nothing in its extensive database could explain the anomaly before them.

Karl Wagner is a disgruntled middle-aged instructor at the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College. He finds himself concerned about the direction which the German nation is headed in—just as he is killed by a terrorist attack. Only to awaken and find himself reborn as an infant, Bruno von Zehntner, the youngest son of a noble family renowned for its part in the German war industry a few years after the founding of the German Empire. Bruno, as he is now known, desires to rewrite history and ensure the German Empire emerges victorious in the coming century. And in doing so, finds himself entrenched in a world filled with Blood and Iron!

Born into a world that despised him for his dark skin, black hair, and pitch-black eyes, a young boy knew nothing but suffering.

In the technologically advanced world of Nexara, genetic modification isn’t just science—it’s power. HelixCorp, the corporate giant controlling the Gene Codex system, promises citizens the ability to unlock ancestral skills and enhance their capabilities. But beneath this illusion of progress lies a dangerous secret. Ethan Vale never cared about genetic enhancements—until his twenty-first birthday. Strange visions begin to haunt him, pulling him into memories that don’t belong to him. As he unravels the truth, Ethan discovers he is inheriting the knowledge and abilities of Dr. Daniel Crowe, a rogue scientist who had once uncovered something HelixCorp wanted buried forever—Genetic Echoes, the key to unlocking the hidden potential in human DNA. Now, with HelixCorp closing in and the echoes of Crowe’s past merging with his own instincts, Ethan must decode the truth before the corporation silences him forever. But the deeper he dives, the more he realizes that the Codex holds secrets that could reshape the future of Nexara... and destroy everything he knows. In a world where the past refuses to stay buried, can Ethan survive long enough to unlock the truth?

Centuries ago, the Empire was the beacon of civilization, a colossus of power and prosperity. But 560 years after its founding, its decline is inevitable. Corruption has taken hold of its foundations, incompetent officials have led to chaos, and noble families fight among themselves for scraps of power. The emperor is a mere figurehead, and barbarian invasions and internal rebellions threaten to destroy what remains. In this world on the brink of collapse, heroes and villains emerge: some fight to save the Empire, others seek independence, and a few dream of replacing it. Who will prevail in this struggle for power? And what price will the world pay for their ambition?

Title : The Dark Heirloom Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Family Drama Synopsis: When Sophia inherits her family's mansion, she uncovers a dark legacy of secrets, lies, and tragedy. A mysterious woman gives Sophia an ultimatum: confront her family's past or risk losing everything. As Sophia delves deeper into her family's history, she discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy her own identity. With each new revelation, Sophia must confront the darkness that has haunted her family for generations. Will Sophia be able to uncover the truth and break free from her family's toxic legacy, or will the weight of their secrets crush her? Themes: Family dynamics, trauma, identity, secrets, lies, corruption, power, inheritance Mood: Suspenseful, mysterious, atmospheric, intense, emotional.

Jace Verran is a nineteen-year-old dropout with nothing but a laptop, an unstable internet connection, and an obsession with learning. Schools were too slow, jobs felt meaningless, and the world outside his screen never made sense. But everything changes when he stumbles upon an AI assistant unlike any other—one that learns with him, adapts, and even hints at things it shouldn’t. At first, it’s just a tool. A way to absorb knowledge faster than any university could teach. But soon, Jace starts pushing the limits. Each discovery takes him deeper into a game of cat and mouse—not just with the AI, but with the unseen forces behind it. The moment he cracks the system open, people start watching. People who don’t want someone like Jace knowing what he knows. What started as a simple experiment turns into a digital war. Jace isn’t just learning anymore. He’s playing for survival.

The world has ended. God has abandoned us and Hell has risen from the depths. Humanity is lost. Forsaken in a world that is accursed, fallen, and doomed. In a dead world, is there something to live for ? To endure through this endless torment ?. For this is the beginning of the end. The new age of darkness.

Before the current cosmos existed,there was another one before,infinitely bigger,filled with Gods,Monsters and Demons,when creatures and theories we reject today existed and were the dominant power,Where Good and Evil were burning with all their might like never before,Arius a young talentless boy who challenged the power of Cosmos itself,a fight of ideologies that never existed before,this is Codex Of Records.

Seeker’s Codex is a revised version of “Seeker’s Saga” where Seeker’s Saga is more epic oriented, Seeker’s Codex is more grounded with more info, better writing, better character development, etc. Seeker’s Saga is a high-stakes adventure set in a world where exploration is the greatest pursuit and power comes at a deadly cost. In a time when Seekers—elite explorers—risk their lives to chart the uncharted Dark Continent of Terragigantus, a young prodigy named Kai sets out to uncover lost civilizations, battle ancient beasts, and unearth forbidden truths. But as he delves deeper, he discovers a haunting legacy tied to a mysterious book, Whispers of the Abyss, and a secret that could unravel the world itself.

A tale as old as time, become harmonized with the realm of dreams and transverse the bridge of reality and fantasy. Is it a drunk bard's tale, or is it the next psychological thriller? You decide.

Alex a 15 year old boy struggles everyday in school, he has a no friends and was never good at conversational skills, barely anyone knew him. He struggled with depression his only goal, get pass high school, get pass life as Average as possible. One day his hobby changed his life. His drawings and imagination came to life, and He made friends literally. Bizarre things arise, and his Average life changes forever.

In a rain-soaked city where shadows hide more than just secrets, two broken souls collide. Zoya, a young woman running from her father’s debts and the life that suffocates her, meets Aarish, a guarded man with a dark past he can’t escape. Together, they form an unlikely bond, teaching each other how to disappear—not just from the world, but from the pain that haunts them. But disappearing isn’t as simple as erasing your name or changing your face. It’s about letting go of the people you love, the places you call home, and the person you used to be. As Zoya and Aarish grow closer, they begin to realize that their connection is both a lifeline and a liability. For Aarish, loving Zoya means putting her in danger. For Zoya, loving Aarish means risking the fragile new life she’s built. When Aarish vanishes without a word, leaving only a letter and a shattered heart behind, Zoya is forced to confront the truth about their pasts—and the sacrifices they’ve both made to survive. "The Art of Disappearing" is a haunting tale of love, loss, and the unbearable weight of letting go. It’s a story about the people who change us, the choices that define us, and the scars that remind us of where we’ve been.

Sunz was born with an unknown ability given only a sword from birth but had no idea of what to do, until one faithful day his ability got reawakened and it's his choice to live his old life or explore his new one with the help of his friend Jihu. At first, Sunz was invited by Jihu to see his Grandpa's tournament in Korea. But the invitation as a Visitor soon changed to an invitation as a Contestant. Now having a chance to compete at Jihu's Grandpa's tournament to find the next member of the Water Clan. But to have a chance at competing in the tournament Sunz needs to win against one of the Inspector. Even if he can defeat the Inspector, can he defeat the other Contestants, who are there for the same reward? An inexperienced nobody joining the World of Experts. Can he survive or will he die without achieving ANYTHING?

Arashi, a young man marked by a painful past, finds himself at the heart of a world where the laws of reality can be manipulated. Raised in a powerful clan, his life is shattered after a family tragedy. Captured and subjected to unimaginable suffering, Arashi is plunged into a whirlwind of unanswered questions. As his journey unfolds, Arashi begins to uncover powers beyond comprehension, leading him on a quest that will forever change the course of his existence. Enrolled in a silent and mysterious war, he must confront forces far greater than himself, all while trying to understand his own destiny. With unpredictable allies and equally powerful enemies, Arashi will face choices that will force him to reevaluate his humanity and his place in an ever-evolving world

Kaito "Kai" Haruto never imagined that a simple hike would change his life forever. One moment, he was exploring a hidden cave, and the next, he awoke in a world unlike anything he had ever seen—Gravara, a land of floating isles, towering forests, and creatures beyond imagination. But beneath its beauty lies a dangerous truth. Trapped in a region where gravity weighs thrice as much as Earth’s, Kai barely survives his first days. Rescued by a family of dwarven hunters, he learns to adapt, hunt, and fight—skills he never thought he would need. But Kai is not just a survivor; he is an explorer at heart. With nothing but his wits, a journal, and an insatiable curiosity, he embarks on a journey across Gravara, documenting its wildlife, uncovering forgotten histories, and searching for a way home. As he ventures through towering mountains, endless skies, and treacherous swamps, Kai discovers that Gravara is not just a world of wonder—it is a land hiding ancient secrets, a barrier that no one has crossed, and whispers of a past long erased. The deeper he travels, the more he begins to question: is going home truly what he desires? Or has he stumbled upon a mystery worth unraveling?

In a world where magic coexist, soren asura, a boy haunted by traumatic memories of magic, vows never to use it. Determined to create a portal connecting universes, he succeeds but miscalculates, causing reality to split. After passing out in the chaos, he awakens in a strange realm and encounters a darker version of himself, revealing his destructive past. Seeking redemption, Jayden confronts the truth about his choices and battles the light and darkness within.