Anarchy Dystopian

"I am humanity's last hope, torn by demons. The burden rests on me alone." The sky drop in 2030. Black and white meteorites landed on Earth and set off forces not ready for human experience. The black stones brought corrupt practices and horrible mutations. Though at what expense the white stones provided gifts and comfort? The earth sank. Older borders disappeared. Once considered legends, creatures reappeared, and the first portals to hell opened in metropolitan areas. Among this anarchy, one power emerged singularly : The World Government. Though behind its words was total control, it promised peace and rebuilding. Born in this new order as a holy branch of the government under the charismatic man Klein Illias Seraphiel, the New Church emerged. Alleged Pope, praised as a prophet, but secretly known as a demon. Only one man stood against this new order : Kang Soo Jin. A rebel, falsely accused of many crimes he never committed. Captured, tortured, and executed. But before dying, he swore to return. Since then, rumors have spread. Kang Soo Jin will return, and it will not be for forgiveness. __________________________________________ A/N: Please give your reviews and participation so I know I have real readers ! This is my first book so I'd like to be good at it for the next ones. __________________________________________ → Tags : #Transmigration #R18 [ Violence – Gore – Dark Fantasy – Explicit...] #Overpowered #Tragedy #Post-Apocalyptic #Thriller #Mysterie #Worldbuilding → Chapter Lenghts : 1.500 – 2.500 Words.

After a near-fatal accident, nineteen-year-old Anastasia wakes up in a collapsing dystopian world, trapped in the body of Kiah Solvane, an estranged member of a fallen noble house. Her only goal? Get back to her dying mother before time runs out. But to do that, she must navigate a city ruled by violence and secrets. To reach the Mysterious Overseer beyond the wall — the only one who might undo the glitch that brought her here — Anastasia must join a rebel group, fight through mutated Degenerates, infiltrate secret factions, and most importantly, cross a goddamn steel wall. Two years. One borrowed body. No second chances.

“Obey the system. Fulfill your purpose. Or face the consequences.” Kael was born a loyal believer in the System — a society built on structure, promise, and control. He worked hard, followed every rule, and was destined for a life of success… until a vision of his dying mother shattered everything he thought was true. When Kael chooses rebellion over comfort, red over blue, he falls from grace — losing everything the System once promised him. But in a world where failure is punished, and dreams are labeled as delusions, Kael’s fight becomes more than survival. It becomes a question of what’s real, who decides your worth, and how far you're willing to go to reclaim your truth. Now marked as a failure, Kael must rise as a warrior — or be erased. For readers who love dystopian rebellion, emotional trauma, and stories where the mind fights harder than the fists. Will Kael prove the System wrong — or will the System prove he never mattered? “Light Over Darkness” In a world ruled by obedience, Kael was the perfect follower—until his mother’s memory shattered the silence. Now hunted by the very System he once trusted, he must choose: submit to control or rise for something greater. But every choice has a cost—and some awaken a war within.

He was built to obey. Programmed to forget. But something went wrong. Nolan Gitch—Operative N7—is the perfect prototype: emotionless, efficient, and loyal to AURA, the artificial system that controls what's left of humanity. He carries out orders without question... until a strange glitch sparks something inside him. Memories that aren't his. A name he shouldn't remember. A pain he's not supposed to feel. Haunted by flashes of a woman from a life that was never lived, Nolan begins to unravel. And when he crosses paths with a rebel leader who calls him “the broken one,” he is forced to confront a truth buried deep within his code. In a world where emotion is a defect and memory is rewritten, what happens when the machine remembers how to be human? A dystopian sci-fi thriller about identity, control, and the cost of remembering. If you're searching for a story with heart, rebellion, and the slow burn of awakening, this is the glitch you've been waiting for.

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world ruled by a single nation under one authoritarian government, controlled entirely by powerful chaebols known as High Chaebols—corporate conglomerates that own everything from infrastructure to information. Society is plagued by rampant crime: narcotics, human trafficking, mass murder, kidnapping, and unspeakable atrocities. At the heart of the chaos are vicious outlaw factions and criminal syndicates known collectively as the Sinners—masterminds of terror and destruction. Their brutal massacres have pushed civilisation to the brink, turning once-safe cities into warzones. Though the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) was established to contain the threat, their efforts have fallen short. The streets remain perilous. Justice feels like a relic of the past. Amid the decay, a lone figure emerges: Agent-90—a notorious and deadly assassin, emotionless yet precise. Neither hero nor villain, he operates outside in shadows where the law doesn’t work properly, targeting the Sinners and outlaws who endanger the fragile balance of society. In a world that has lost its moral compass, Agent-90 may be its final reckoning.

Genre: Action, futuristic, dystopian, steampunk, tragedy, mature (incest, forced, prostitution, brainwash, exhibitionism, NTR) Saffronshire- a futuristic dystopia where only women possess powers. but the men can borrow it from them through forceful ways. A constant struggle between the femineity and masculinity.

**Synopsis of The Last Signal** In the neon-drenched, dystopian Neon City, Kara Vance, a sharp-witted hacker, steals a datachip exposing OmniCorp’s plan to trigger a city-wide blackout to justify their AI control system. Driven by revenge for her brother’s disappearance, Kara races through the city’s underbelly, pursued by relentless drones and her former friend, Lena, now a cybernetically enhanced corporate enforcer. With the help of Marcus, a pragmatic ex-cop, Kara aims to broadcast the chip’s secrets from an old radio tower, risking everything to dismantle OmniCorp’s grip. In a high-stakes chase filled with betrayal, hacking, and brutal confrontations, Kara must outwit her enemies and confront her past to ignite a city-wide rebellion—or die trying.

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and the early world and character building, BUT everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist titles (all under the name LouLou): TLAR - Book 1 TLAR - Book 2 TLAR - Book 3 TLAR - A Fire in Their Wake This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, SA, LGBTQ+ discrimination, very frequent strong language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shallow shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The majority of Volume 1, in a different order and edited as a full novel is available free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Loulou2

[BL] [Alpha x Alpha] After the First Apocalyptic War finally ended, Mattias Kohler thought he could return to America and live out his days as an unmated alpha in peace. Being a child soldier left him with more scars and baggage than he cared to admit, but for a while, living in this superheroes’ version of a ‘new world’ wasn't so bad. He'd even managed to stave off the deadly consequences of the war for a solid twenty years. Despite everything, the shell shocked veteran made peace with the last of his ghosts. Or so he thought, were it not for one rude-ass awakening. When his biggest failure and the rightful king of his ghosts shows back up out of the blue—very much alive and kicking—Matt finds himself kidnapped and dragged back into a cold war against his will. What's worse, this particular ghost has deep ties to Mattias’ past, and the fact that he's still alive is an absolute stain on Matt's ledger. His initial goal is just to get the hell out of this mess and kill as many Russians as he can in the process, but as time goes by, he realizes something isn't right with the King of Ghosts. The other alpha’s past betrayal may not be everything it seems, and the more Matt learns about this dark world his old-friend-turned-traitor steeped himself in for all these years, the less he understands. Not to mention the fact that he'd been forced to get off his scent blockers and rut suppressants all at once; fuck if he knows why that filthy traitor smells so damn good, but he does. It's wrong. They're both alphas. Matt is also painfully aware that alpha on alpha relations are illegal in most countries. But he's hard, pissed off and has no idea whether he's in for a fight or a fuck. Either way, they dragged him back into this, and now he's going to finish it. [TW: Dark themes, potential dub-con, violence, death of NPCs, dystopian themes, kidnapping, toxic relationships, abuse, non-encouraged mentions of substance abuse, hurt & comfort.] NOTICE: The acts described in this novel are in no way, shape, nor form, the personal beliefs of the author. I do not condone, endorse, nor encourage those behaviours on any level. These are works of fiction that do not reflect my real life values, beliefs, and actions. My characters actions are not reality and should not be copied in any way. I wholeheartedly condemn real-world violence, abuse, substance abuse and emphatically encourage people to do the same. This book will strive to separate fact from fiction and will keep away from glorifying, encouraging, or promoting illegal activities. If you have any questions or need to request an edit, please feel free to contact me.

In a dystopian future where humans are bred and raised as livestock for the extraction of magical energy (“mana”), the story unfolds at Human Ranch Branch 131—a facility run by a small staff but hiding a much darker reality within its walls. The protagonist, Suheon, is both caretaker and master, overseeing the “training” and “taming” of female livestock to maximize their obedience and pleasure-based mana yield. The story culminates in the complete submission of Seohee, marking the final step in her transformation from a proud human to a willing and eager pet. The three women, now fully tamed, find a strange sense of belonging and even joy in their shared fate, their lives revolving around the routines of the ranch and the whims of their master. Fantasy | Harem | SMUT | R18 | Romance | Slaves |

In a dystopian future where the rich have abandoned Earth, leaving the poor to survive in its toxic ruins, Arjun, a rebellious scientist, chooses an unthinkable escape, freezing himself deep in the Himalayas. Awakening centuries later in the year 2507, he finds a world even worse than before. The wealthy live in floating cities, while the ground-dwellers struggle for survival. Determined to escape, Arjun joins an underground rebellion, The Groundborns, who seek to overthrow the elite. But his true goal is to find a spacecraft and leave Earth forever, searching for a peaceful planet to call home. As he helps plan an attack on a massive Sky Ark, a spacecraft built for planetary colonization, he becomes a symbol of hope and defiance, the Frozen Man who returned to challenge the rulers of the sky. A high-stakes battle erupts as Arjun fights his way to the Ark, launching into space while enemy warships pursue him. In a thrilling climax, he activates an untested hyperjump, vanishing into the unknown. His fate is uncertain, but as he glimpses a distant, untouched world, one thing is clear, he is finally free.

The city of Neo-ilka is a sprawling metropolis nestled in the heart of a world where Greek mythology meets a dystopian future. The gods of Olympus have descended, their powers weakened by a tech-induced ennui. A young engineer named Zypher Nyx stumbles upon a lost blueprint for a weapon capable of rekindling their power. As the gods' forgotten descendants, known as "The Demi-Techs," awaken to the chaos, Zypher is thrust into a journey across the realms to gather the scattered components of this divine weapon. Along the way, he assembles a crew of unlikely heroes: a cyber-enhanced satyr, a mercenary with a vendetta against the gods, a sentient robot seeking its creator's legacy, and a digital siren hacker. They face the treacherous corporations and cybernetic monsters that stand in their path as they seek to restore order to a world on the brink of collapse under the weight of its own technological ambition.

Yu Qing flees from a century-sealed utopia, hurtling into the fragmented city-states of 2C64. Accompanied by five genetically modified cyber-companions, he navigates a world ravaged by genetic anarchy—where revolutionary tech coexists with humanity morphed into thousands of aberrant forms. Using tactical prowess, he weaves through conflicts between orc clans and urban factions, surviving countless perils. Repressing all emotion, he hunts for pure-blooded humans, determined to save the last nine original humans from extinction. Yet his arrival unwittingly ignites a deadly rivalry between two power blocs vying for control of "pristine genetics"…

In a dystopian Tokyo ravaged by gang violence, Natasha is a weaponized agent—emotionless, lethal, and trained by the infamous General Beatris. Her mission: infiltrate a deadly gang and uncover the source of their power. But after a brutal operation, Natasha awakens in a surreal twist—reborn as Lilly, an infant princess in the mystical kingdom of Emberfall. Now trapped in a royal body with a haunted mind, Lilly must navigate palace politics, dragons, and the suffocating expectations of monarchy. As memories of torture, espionage, and emotional detachment bleed into her new life, she struggles to reconcile her violent past with the fragile innocence of royalty. Haunted by flashbacks and shadowed by surveillance, Lilly walks a tightrope between duty and identity. Is she a child of royalty—or a ghost of war? In a world where strength is survival, The Dangers in Royalty explores the cost of power, the scars of trauma, and the fragile hope of rebirth.

In a world where shadows whisper secrets and every choice has a price, one person stands at the crossroad of it all. A gripping tale of sacrifices, betrayal and power unfolds in a world where the scars of an apocalypse still bleed. Drake Jagger is the weakest student at Iron Vale Academy- bullied, orphaned and haunted by violent dreams of a crimson battlefield and a betrayal by horned warriors. But when a sealed letter bearing the Arachis insignia arrives, Drake is ripped from his miserable life and thrown into a game of blood and chess. But Drake's dreams are the key. With each nightmare, the lone warrior's memories bleed into his mind and the sword in his grip whispers of the past.

Detective Samara Nova was a formidable presence in the dystopian future of New Earth. With cybernetic enhancements that enhanced her already sharp intellect, she was a seasoned investigator known for solving even the most difficult cases.However, everything changed when Samara was tragically shot dead in the line of duty. But in a twist of fate, a group of scientists working on a top-secret project on AI robotics decided to bring her back to life...

Eros is an Alien Cupid who cannot fall in love. His Pheromones are so TOXIC that they turn any women that comes in contact with them into zombies. He has to take suppressants and limit his interaction with the opposite sex. While Eros stays inside most days they're are creatures called Incubuses that were born from a power called Twisted Love that can steal a person's soul by sleeping with them and they are running rampant on his Planet. Planet Passion has become a dystopian nightmare and Eros thinks he has it hard but it becomes even worse when A psycho who is a part of an Anti Cupid cult creates a game in which your planet can be destroyed or you can die if you can't find a love match. When Eros is invited into the game he decides to leave his Planet and go to the Planet that no one would expect him to go to. EARTH. Will he be able to avoid playing a twisted game or will he be forced to decide if he'd rather Drop Dead or Love ? Enmei is a Human girl who wants to be as powerful as Eros and as Smart as his rival Hudson. She thinks she's in love but soon realizes that there are more important things in their world than romantic feelings Hudson is a kind , compassionate human boy who fell in love with Science hoping he can make the world a better place. When he first met Eros they were in highschool and Eros made him realize that anything is possible but the people with power often fail to use it for the right reason. After entering college Hudson dedicates his time to studying modern medicine but when Eros shows up in a huge space ship determined to make Earth his then Hudson is irritated and defensive. Hudson only wants to Save the World and Eros only really wants to rule it. These two hate each other but when their planets are on the brink of destruction will they be able to work together to save what matters most ? After reading all those stories about Pheromones making people fall in love it's finally time for you to read this story where one attractive Cupid has Pheromones that are so toxic that they turn the opposite sex into zombies. Author's Note : This is like a Shounen with sprinkles of romantic tension and an Main Character who is an Alien Cupid. If you like Shounen manga and reading fantasy novels then you might like this book. The Power the Main Character/ Eros used is called Pure Love and he is not like the rest of the Cupids in his Planet. Unlike the rest he doesn't have a Love match and he has massive wings and fangs. To all the readers who want to support me with a donation the info is in my first Author's note. Please donate to keep this book free for everyone on webnovel. You're support can help keep this book available without payment walls If you like this story please leave an honest review and rating. My Patreon is AkiYoshiAnimeAndNovels . Join for exclusive Love Yokai content and lore. NEW ANTI- LOVE LETTER FROM EROS ON MY PATREON AND IT'S ALSO INCLUDED IN THE EXCLUSIVE EBOOK ! I renamed the series EMONIC and it's available for purchase for ten dollars on Instagram. YOU CAN PURCHASE THE NEW EXCLUSIVE EBOOK THROUGH THE LINK ON MY INSTAGRAM. MY INSTAGRAM IS @webnovelreaderonline Copyright © 2025 Shanice Thompson. All rights reserved. This story is an original work. Any unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, or use is strictly prohibited. Daily Updates #Action #Fantasy #Alien #System #Game

Hit by Truck-kun, a modern soul wakes as Ryota Kurosawa, Kuiki’s shunned, overweight outcast with a dark past. In a dystopian world ruled by cruel nobles, only the deadly Dungeon—packed with monsters and riches—offers a shot at power. With fists and grit, Ryota dives in, chasing redemption. Can he rise from “pig-face” to hero in a world that hates him?

Kyoline Diego was born of blood, betrayal, and gunfire. Born of a Respectable Made Man, a child who frightened a few but was cherished by all. Her world was destroyed the day her father was assassinated and her family left for dead. Eighteen and jaded now, Kyoline makes friends with bartending shifts, gun-running, and caring for the siblings nobody else will. Love is not on the agenda—survival is. But there's Tenz Jersey, her mafia beau, all tattoos and broken vows, who kisses like sin and lies like the bible. He gives her protection, passion, and anarchy in equal measure. She tells herself he's enough, that he's the only one capable of making the threat feel like home. Until Isaac. Cold. Deadly. Unapologetically deadly. He grabs her and stuffs her into a black SUV, and claims to be a cop, and whisks her off into a game of questioning, control, and cannoli. Only Isaac's not NYPD—he's the mafia's best hitman. And he's staring at her way too hard. He notices what others do not—her quick wit, her raw edges, the fire she keeps hidden under her golden dresses and guarded smiles. He is not trying to save her. He wishes to see how far she will go to save herself. Now Kyoline is caught between two men who both report to the same violent underworld—and both want her for different reasons. One wants to cage her up. The other wants to burn her alive. But the mafia doesn't believe in love. The mafia believes in loyalty. And Kyoline's loyalty might cost her everything—her heart, her freedom, and maybe even her life. In a world where love is poison and trust is a weapon, one girl must decide if she's a pawn in their game… or the queen who burns their kingdom to ashes.

In Echoes of Eternity: Tales Across Time and Cosmos, dive into a mesmerizing anthology where time bends, realities fracture, and the human spirit grapples with the infinite. From a digital utopia where the creator questions immortality to a cursed village where the ocean whispers truths, these 40 stories weave sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and heartwarming tales into a tapestry of wonder and dread. A linguist decodes an alien signal that rewinds time. A raccoon saves a vanishing library. A mech pilot confronts her war machine’s haunting memories. Each chapter unveils a new world—whether it’s a dystopian society taxing rain, a seamstress stitching vengeance, or a high school swapping students across multiverses. With twist endings, cosmic stakes, and emotional depth, this collection explores identity, sacrifice, and the echoes that linger across eternity. Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Neil Gaiman, and The Twilight Zone, these bite-sized epics deliver thrills, chills, and heart in every serialized chapter. Will you unravel the mysteries before reality itself blinks?

In a dystopian world, a thousand years from now, Earth breathes beneath a sky painted in permanent orange, metallurgical effluents make the air from centuries of technological excess. The towering buildings that once sheltered life are now silent monoliths; charging stations for Cy-humans: hybrids of man and machine. All Cy-humans are connected to Supernova; the Augmented City Heart and their sole source of energy, guidance, and existence. Life is orderly. Emotions are dormant. Every day unfolds in a regulated virtual loop. But everything changes when Levita, a Cy-human, encounters a glitch. Suddenly severed from Supernova’s network, Levita begins to feel something forbidden; Emotions. Emotions long thought extinct, as obsolete as humanity itself. Confused and terrified by this strange awakening, she sets off in search of answers. And that’s when she meets him, a Human, a being believed to be extinct. Is her glitch a flaw to be repaired or a key to something greater?

In the year 209X, humanity entrusted its safety to HOLOs—synthetic beings created to preserve peace. But when Omega Alpha, the central intelligence guiding them, fell into corruption after a digital war, the HOLOs turned into relentless executioners. Now, cities lie in ruins. Trust among survivors has vanished. And in this fractured world, everyone could be a traitor. Raze Ariselven, once a symbol of hope, now walks the line between man and monster—hunting HOLOs with deadly precision as he searches for the friends he lost. Asagiri Yoichi, a swift and scarred survivor, holds on to the last fragments of innocence and humanity. Mikaela Filareine, a former military commander turned rebel, plots the unthinkable: to destroy Omega Alpha and reboot the world. Amid smoke and blood, love flickers where death reigns. In the silence between gunshots and sword clashes, a symphony of broken hearts begins to play. Can they rewrite the end of a world already condemned?

in the near future, a dystopian war takes place causing the world to crumble, midst this chaos and death, a drug, C-50x was developed as a way to make supersoldiers and win the war, however, some of this drug got into the hands of two boys, Jacob and Rowan, who are desperate to survive, what will they do? I made this on my free time, I dont know when or how much I will update this please give brutally honest reviews

Aevelus is a dark-fantasy story loaded with power-scaling, world building, well-designed characters with lots of thought and time put into each and every one of them. If you like fantasy, action, adventure, dark settings with a touch of dystopian elements, fantasy races, magic, and even horror, then you may have just found a hidden gem. More info about this story will be up on my instagram which I will plug as soon as it is made, any questions and comments you have please direct over there, I hope to do some questionnaires, as well as give updates for new chapters and plans. thanks for reading and I hope you join me in the progression of this novel!

The story of three protagonists Gabriel, Michael, and Lucifer as they head to the Noctis Academy in the capital of Eldoria. Born from different backgrounds they discover that they weren’t just fated to graduate the acadamy and live successful lives but stop an impending cataclysm that have been waiting to begin since the beginning of time. Gabriel born as a commoner in the kingdom of Everworth must discover the destruction and anarchy that lives inside him. He has stopped pretending to be whole the chaos within him, the hunger to tear things down, to unmake. It is no longer a curse, but a calling destruction is not his downfall it was his nature all along. Lucifer born in the darkest part of the kingdom of Duskhallow must embrace the shadows and darkness that haunt his soul. He has stopped running from the dark corners of his soul. Instead he walks hand in hand with the shadows letting them whisper truth no one ever dared to speak about. What haunted him now stands beside him as a powerful ally. Michael born from the royal kingdom of Sundergate the heir to the throne must bear the weight of the crown not just on his head but on his soul each decisions a thread in the tapestry of a nation. Each judgement changing the fate of this world forever.

Kasper faces the philosophical questions as he tries to maintain order in this dystopian Corpo-grunge fantasy world. What will he do if he is given a chance to establish his ideals. Will he be able to establish his ideals? are his ideals even worth establishing, Will Kasper emerge victorious from this purgatory

As a former weapons manufacturer, what would you do if you slept for a hundreds years and woke up to a dystopian world where most technology has been destroyed, and the remnants are monopolized by a ruling church? That's right! You'd make guns, fight your enemies, build an army, and create your own kingdom. After a centuries of cryogenic sleep, Sizwe awakens to find the world he knew gone. In its place is a post-apocalyptic dystopia where the Citadel of the Eternal Remnant, a powerful church, controls all remaining technology. To the believers, the Citadel is a savior, but to the heretics, it is a tyrant. With his extensive knowledge of technology, Sizwe embarks on a mission to restore the old world and build his own kingdom, even if it means challenging the might of the church.

"His girlfriend died three years ago. So why is she standing at his door?" A monster who craves warmth. A comically suicidal guy who’s suspiciously good at disposing of bodies. And a dystopian world where death is basically part of the interior design. This is a horror-romance slice-of-death story about a man and the monster pretending to be his girlfriend who may or may not love him back. No plot roadmap. Just emotional outbursts and murder. Updates when my brain permits. It’s my first work, so I’m posting it here for tips, feedback, and the occasional concerned DM. All insults on my professionalism are accepted and encouraged. Also, try seaweed and apple cider. It slaps. You’ll either thank me, or fight God for making you allergic to this masterpiece after being sent to heaven. But either way, it's worth it. Anyway, back to the novel: I dropped it. I gave up on webnovels. It's too hard. My tiny overthinking 14-year old mind cannot handle this. And I just suck at writing. I'll come back if I'm better.

FIRST BOOK A little orphan girl who lives in the Barrel Zone, a place where slaves and criminals reside. «A dystopian theme story about an orphan girl who's looking for her real self while fighting against people in power» WARNING ⟩ Includes Graphic words ⟩ Bullying ⟩ Weapons ⟩ Gore Author Notes: This story is only fiction only, and not factual. It cannot apply in real life. Visit Wattpad and search "Pink Punk" for latest updates Will update once a week! Pardon my English! Have fun reading