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After years of intense development and a thrilling beta phase, Ashen World Online has finally opened its doors to the public—instantly capturing global attention. At the center of the excitement is Blake, once the proud and formidable leader of the Cerberus guild—until his relentless ambition led to a crushing defeat in the beta’s grand finale. Now, as the official release dawns, he returns with two legendary powers: Spiritual Blacksmith and Limitless Enchanter. Bestowed with the power to forge entire armies, fortresses, and legendary gear, Blake can forge far more than just his own fate. But the question remains: has he truly changed, or will the lure of ultimate creation pull him back into the same ruthless path?

Max, an ordinary guy with an extraordinary love for gaming, thrives on challenges and always cranks up the difficulty to the max. When the world’s first full-immersion VR RPG, Champion’s Awakening, launched, he emptied his savings to buy the game and a budget capsule. Despite playing with subpar gear, he spent four intense years conquering the game’s hardest mode. Now, a long-awaited sequel has arrived, featuring multiplayer battles. Max’s uncle and sister surprise him with a top-tier gaming capsule, and he’s eager to pit his hard-earned skills against real opponents for the first time.

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

In a city veiled in oil-stained mist and the dim glow of gaslight, where the grind of steel and the hiss of steam never cease, a man awakens in a body that is not his own. Victor Holloway, an ordinary man from Earth, now walks in the skin of Elias Vayne—a detective whose reputation is built more on deception than achievements, a man who was just murdered for reasons unknown. With fractured memories and an identity that doesn’t quite fit, Victor is drawn into a case stranger than anything he has ever encountered. A murder wiped from existence, with witnesses who speak only in riddles. Yet in this world of secrets and shifting allegiances, greater powers loom beyond mortal schemes. The Churches of the Four Original Gods—ancient institutions of faith, influence, and hidden agendas—watch the game unfold, sometimes as allies, sometimes as immovable obstacles. The deeper he delves, the more he realizes—this world is nothing but a stage, where truth is fluid, and masks are worn by all. There are no certainties, no absolutes, only the game he must now play. Beneath the blackened rain, the whisper of turning gears, and the ever-present haze of smoke, Victor Holloway must embrace the role thrust upon him. A Detective. A Victim. A Liar. A Saviour. A Pactmaker. This is a tale woven from lies and deception. The tale of a Trickster.

Jacob Brown spent his old life chasing success, only to be crushed by failure at every turn. Now, reborn as 14-year-old Leo Mantine in a steampunk world where magic fuels invention and danger lurks behind progress, he’s given a second chance to carve out a future worth fighting for. But survival won’t come easy. From shadowy factions pulling the strings of society to secrets buried in ancient ruins, Leo must navigate a world where power is everything—and the weak are left behind. Armed with newfound abilities and the lessons of his past life, he’ll have to outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast those who would see him fail again. In a world of gears, sorcery, and ambition, will he finally rise above his failures—or will history repeat itself?

Alina, a once powerful queen in a vast RPG world, is trapped in a new realm after a betrayal by her husband, Ethan. Stripped of her power, gear, and even her memories, she starts again as a lowly Level 2 Farmer. With nothing but a dull broadsword, Alina is forced to survive by completing Rank F quests, including slaying the weakest monsters like a Corrupted Slime. Despite the odds stacked against her, she faces each challenge head-on, determined to reclaim her former strength and uncover the truth behind Ethan’s betrayal.

In the age of arcane wonders and lurking shadows, Lily, a System-bearer torn from her world, finds herself in the crosshairs of destiny. Her unlikely ally, Alec, a vampire with secrets buried deeper than the ancient castles of Europe, offers a dangerous path forward. But as the gears of fate turn, a sinister genius, Victor, emerges from the darkness, his inventions threatening to plunge the realm into chaos. Can Lily and Alec overcome their differences and stand against the encroaching night? Or will they become mere puppets in Victor's grand design? Prepare for a thrilling odyssey through a world where science clashes with the supernatural, and love might be the only weapon strong enough to defy destiny.

"Current survival rate: 0.001%" "System activated — You have taken control of the Earth's highest authority." During the awakening ceremony in class, while the school beauty mockingly brushed away the F-rank badge from my palm, no one knew that my system was refining the entire New York black hole into an experience pool. Do you think I level up too slowly? Last night, in the folding space training ground, I just used ninety-nine bolts of heavenly lightning to temper my body and break through—your ten years of hard cultivation are enough for me to tear a piece of paper. Saying I don’t have godly gear? Ten minutes ago, I casually pulled out the SSS-level "Ragnarok," and it's currently roasting the eight-headed serpent of Sakura Kingdom into skewers for a midnight snack. Laughing at my poor talent? At this moment, your S-level ice ability is dancing in my palm, while my Annihilation Domain has already devoured seven Awakener Temples across North America. When the coalition of the five major nations approaches, I sit on the Throne of Skulls, smiling lightly. Behind me, a million blood-born heirs howl to the sky, each one a death agent birthed from a disaster-level mother nest. "Kneel." "Or become the next stepping stone on my path of evolution." This world always needs a few ants, to highlight the sharpness of those who slay gods.

Waking from his sleep, Yue Feng found himself the owner of a fishing gear store on the brink of bankruptcy, and his time travel had landed him a rather "awkward" career as well as a system to assist him, From then on, the small town had a fishing gear store that wasn’t large in scale but had quite the reputation, With the blessing of the system (cheat), Yue Feng started livestreaming and playing the internet celebrity game to great success. Traditional fishing? Yue Feng played with the Seven-star float in the weed beds so divinely. Sitting platform fishing? He was the contestant who ascended to the rank of Special Level Competitive Fishing Master at the speed of light. Lure fishing? To him, catching a kilogram-class tarpon was just a beginner's move, and even meter-long silver dragons were nothing more than a dish on the table. Dream Fish Species were like picking things out of his pocket. Deep-sea fishing? He held the world record for the heaviest single-tail bluefin spearfish. There aren’t many sports in this world that can make a weathered adult as happy as a child, and fishing is definitely one of them. Let us witness the rise of a fishing god who achieved the pinnacle by fishing (cheating)!

On the sunny coast of Italy, Giovanni, an ordinary high school student, is always mocked by his classmates as a "ghost on the desk" - until his father sends him a bronze ring covered with runes that he found in the ruins of Troy. The ancient female elf Aletia, who was accidentally awakened, became his maid...completely tore his ordinary life apart. In order to uncover the magical truth behind the fall of Troy, this master and servant who spanned thousands of years had to face school bullying, the bloody pursuit of the mafia, and the deadly conspiracy of government dignitaries at the same time. When he found that he could crack the ancient magic and mix alchemical potions with pizza sauce, the gears of fate had already quietly turned... On one side are the school beauties who are pursued and the poisonous tongues of the female elves, and on the other side are the shocking experiments hidden under the Sicilian red wine estate - the counterattack of this "useless" boy is destined to be full of crazy collisions between ancient civilization magic and modern interests.

Growing up without Bloodline Mastery exposed piling up difficulties. Being at a high school for talented adventurers wasn't a great idea, but no other school could accept a no-name orphan. No, seriously. His name was Shay, nothing more, nothing less. The school allowed him to at least study the way of the sword, in which he excelled. Although being geared after leaving school wouldn't make much for a living. It 'seemed' to be an inevitable path. [Merging System - Unlocked!]

Synopsis: In the Asterios Empire, where noble bloodlines carry the essence of magic, a child’s destiny is unveiled at the age of five through a sacred ritual. For Khione Briston, the youngest daughter of the esteemed Briston Dukedom, this moment changes everything. Within the grand cathedral of the imperial capital, Khione awakens to the power of Time—a mystical magic unseen for centuries. The air swirls, gears and cogs shimmer into existence, and a clock with rapidly spinning hands marks the moment of her awakening. Shock and awe fill the room, as the nobles witness a rare and unparalleled affinity emerge from the youngest Briston. With the weight of her family’s legacy and a power no one can teach her to wield, Khione stands at the beginning of a journey that promises greatness but is shrouded in mystery. Khione must learn what it means to stand on her own, even as the threads of time itself twist in her hands.

For fans of Cradle × Mistborn × The Stormlight Archive — meet your next obsession! WHY YOU'LL BINGE THIS SERIES: 1.EPIC PROGRESSION — From demon-spark boy to multiverse godslayer! 2.BREATHTAKING WORLD-BUILDING — 12+ intricately designed realms, 100+ divine entities, and warring cosmic rules! 3.UNFORGETTABLE HEROINES — A legendary mage queen, a time-bending priestess, and a tribal goddess fused with a war machine! 4.GAME-CHANGING POWER SYSTEMS — Divine bloodlines × Apocalyptic gear × Reality-breaking constructs! STORY SNEAK PEAK: Eldrin isn't just half-demon, half-elf — he's a walking apocalypse forged by warring multiverses. When his father's betrayal strands him in the lawless hellscape of Faro, he doesn't just survive — he conquers. WITNESS THE ASCENSION: Stage 1: Disgraced hybrid → Deep Blue Academy's top arcane architect Stage 2: Multiverse exile → God-Eater who turns divine realms into his workshops Stage 3: Creator of Eternity Tome — the only artifact that evolves from Disaster to Cosmic Law Final Form: The Redeemer — A living black hole rewriting universal code with 3.2 billion souls as his fuel CORE SELLING POINTS: 1. LEGENDARY CHARACTERS = INSTANT FANDOM The Dragon Tamer Mage: A 29-level reality-warmer who hunts archdevils for brunch. Secretly carries Eldrin's heir — a baby with frost draconic reincarnation powers. Time's Martyred Saint: Sacrifices her existence across 3 millennia to build Dawn Citadel, only to return as "Faceless Knight" — a paradox rewriting fate itself. The Tribal Singularity: Merges with Mother Nest (a living war factory) to become Tilatmis — Creator Deity who births new cosmic laws. 2. GEAR THAT REINVENTS POWER FANTASY Moonlight (Shattered Godblade): Killed 7 deities before breaking against his father's armor. Judgment (Soul-Hungry Cleaver): Evolves from Hatred → Sacred Annihilation through 12 divine executions. Apocalypse Codex (Living Artifact): Contains 9 sealed elder gods as "skill modules". 3. COSMIC WAR SYSTEMS Divine Stock Market: Trade godhood fragments like crypto! Time Dilated Battlefields: 1 day in Abyss Layer 666 = 3 years of power grinding! Bloodline NFTs: Inherit skills from 13 extinct cosmic races! READER MAGNETS: Chapter 1 Hook: "The ritual demanded his mother's heart. Eldrin offered two — one demon, one divine." Mid-Series Twist: Hero becomes the final boss — "Why kill gods when I can own their believers?" Finale Payoff: A black hole wedding where Eldrin marries 4 heroines across collapsing realities! TROPES WE OWN: 1.Enemies-to-Godslayers 2.Academy Arc × Multiverse Conquest 3.Time Loop Tragedies 4."Build Your Own Pantheon" Progression VIRAL POTENTIAL: TikTok-Ready Moments: Dragon armadas exploding into coin showers! Webtoon Adaptation Gold: Kaleidoscopic battles across 12 art styles! Wiki Rabbit Hole: 144 divine hierarchies to obsess over! WARNING: This novel contains: Soul-crushing "Red Wedding" moments (RIP 8.7 billion NPCs) Game of Thrones-level political backstabs across 23 noble houses Addictive "Just One More Chapter" cliffhangers READER PRAISE: "MC starts weaker than a sick kitten but ends up deleting the final boss' save file!" "The Elden Ring of webnovels — every side character could headline their own epic!" START READING NOW — Before Eldrin resets the multiverse again!

Fifty years ago, humanity faced an unexpected peril : On the verge of being destroyed. Massive portals to other dimensions suddenly materialized across the world, unleashing terrifying monsters immune to humanity most advanced thermal weapons. The very weapons of mass destruction that humans once took pride in were rendered useless against these monsters. Alongside the appearance of these portals, some humans discovered they had been granted extraordinary supernatural abilities, transforming them into warriors tasked with venturing into these portals and clearing the Ruins within. As a result, a myriad of new occupations emerged around these newfound powers, leading many warriors to form guilds in pursuit of greater strength and security for their livelihoods. ------------------------------ Cloud Ashborne—a so-called "failed awakener." Unlike his peers who harnessed incredible powers, Cloud found himself unable to awaken his own supernatural abilities. In order to earn more money normal jobs couldn't cut for him, so he turned to scavenging. His role involved assisting warriors by carrying their gear and collecting the remains of slain monsters from the Ruins, an undeniably dangerous job for someone like him. But the rewards were also really tempting! However, during what was supposed to be a routine mission in a seemingly low-level Ruin, disaster struck. Cloud and his team were ambushed by powerful Ruin Monsters! In a desperate bid for survival, his teammates sacrificed him to buy time for their escape, only for all of them to be killed in the depths of the Ruins. Yet against all odds, Cloud miraculously survived! Not only did he escape death; he also unlocked something extraordinary within himself: a mysterious power known as The System. This enigmatic force promised him strength, power, and wealth that he has always dream of. Cloud soon realized that nothing comes without sacrifice in this world. To gain the power he craved and achieve his dreams, he would have to pay a price, a price that could change everything.

What would you do if you could copy abilities during an apocalypse? Of course, you can only copy women's abilities by having sex with them and absorbing their coitus essence! Jake Mystro, a determined and strong-willed teenager without an ability, was frowned upon and disdained for being powerless, as his body even rejected artificial abilities. Yet, that didn't bother Jake or make him sad, rather, he supported himself with the help of beast gears to avoid being bullied. However, on a particular day, Jake got tricked into awakening his Vampiric powers, but the process left him in a life and death condition. Luckily, he acquired the 'Cuckold System. [Ding!] [You have acquired the Cuckold System] [The Goddess of lust has acknowledged your strong will and determination] [You have become a dedicated follower] [By stealing other people's women you shall become stronger] "I shall not become the follower of anyone! I will also conquer the goddess of lust! Mark my words!"  [Fufufu.....you have balls of steel, you know?] Let's follow the journey of Jake Mystro as he embarks on the journey of doing perverted tasks and becoming men's worst nightmare. ========================= Tags: Slice of life, Incest, Netori, Ecchi, Witches, Vampires, Pregnancy, Rape, Beastkins, Demi-humans, fellatio, cunnilingus, Dhampirs, Demons, gods, Fetish, Sperm-spreading, OP-Protagonist, Academy, Blood manipulation, Gore, Familiars, and Mutants. ------- Note: The MC didn't acquire the system in the early chapters. Mc is not getting ntr'd. MC is not getting cucked or getting stolen from. He'll be the one to steal from people. _________

Avery Asteria was far from having anyone's dream job. Family circumstances had him drop out of school and flying around the expanse of space looking for treasure among the discarded trash in an old ship his father had been restoring. It was far from glamorous work, but it was all he could do to earn the money he needed. He was not the only one looking for fortune among the stars, though. One day a score that looked too good to be true led to a run in with a band of pirates. With some quick wits and a bit of luck, Avery managed to escape the worst, but he ended up missing out on collecting the valuable salvage he had his sights on. Having lost a large chunk of his gear in his flight from the pirates, Avery seemed to be truly at the end of his rope. However, a twist of fate led him to discovering an experimental vessel that had been lost to the far reaches of space. With this new ship in his possession, his prospects were looking up. It had everything and more than what any spacefarer could want. And Avery was going to use it to become the leader of the greatest band of mercenaries in the galaxy.

In a town, the prelude to youth quietly draws to a close. A young girl, Zhao Ling'er, with a vision for the future, steps into the door of Zhangchuan Middle School. She is lively and cheerful, full of unlimited fantasies about the future, eager to find like-minded friends on campus, meet the man of her destiny, and start her own youthful story. However, the gears of fate have already turned quietly, and she meets with several classmates with very different personalities on campus, and their stories are intertwined to form the most beautiful model of youth. There are laughter, tears, growing pains and the light of dreams, and they will walk through this unforgettable journey of youth together.

My name is Darren and my life is suffering. As I stared at the dead body of the woman I loved more than anything in the world- For the five-hundredth time in a row. On this battlefield where nothing changed. I knew this. But I would continue to struggle against it. For the five hundredth time, I would try again. I grabbed the bastardized equivalent of a long Bowie knife on the ground. Then I shoved it through my skull. I didn't hesitate this time. I always did, but at this point. Pain was a friend that reminded me I could try again. The tapestry of fate is severed. The mind and will forged of steel begins to transform into an unknown material. Unbreakably solid. Fathomlessly immovable. The impossible strength of mind is beginning to solidify. Another push and the gears of change would start to turn again. --- (*Originally Released by me on Royal Road with the name ZAKarpel.) Enjoy!*) This story is extremely fast paced and there is hidden foreshadowing in every chapter. This is a world where hope goes to die. Or it was until someone decided that his imprisonment was enough, and he needed a successor. However, he is not the hero of this story. A series of tortuous events follow that forge a trio of childhood friends into desperation. A successor is born. The cauldron bubbles. The loop starts Anew. But what is their mentor hiding? Things seem to be shades of grey, but some people are just blackened in pitch to their very soul. How can one defeat a calamity that has eaten and repeatedly returns to eat the skills and abilities of multiple worlds? Do the ends justify the means? Follow Darren as his complicated relationship with both time, space, and his Girlfriends (Yes, two women love him, and they will cut a bitch who tries to join in.) Their adventure across time, eventually space, and multiple realities, as things don't go according to plan for anyone. We will find that even in the darkest pits, the light can be found at the top of the highest tower and the moon can be seen in a darkened night. The climb is long. But Darren, Anna, and Jessa will turn the dark world bright again even as the world tries to drag them down into darkness. --- This is inspired by Re:Zero. Worm. Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Mother Of Learning and The Perfect Run.  Thank you so much for your inspiration in all of your works, Akira Toriyama you will be missed. Some of my other favorite authors are, Tappei Nagatsuki, Maxime Durand, Domagoj Kurmaić, And Wildbow, My man, Please stop murdering all life on the planet of my entire soul. But yes, Wildbow, you got me into Grimdark and I hate you and love you in equal measure. No, I do not agree that Ward is a thing. --- The planned release schedule Is going to be Bi-Weekly, every Monday and every Friday, but the plans of men are usually derailed by falling rocks, so we might just find out later that my schedule is completely different. Enjoy!!

In a steampunk world full of steam technology, a mysterious crystal capable of granting extraordinary powers, the Aetherium Crystal. It is the reason for the battle between the secret organization Vanguard Legion and the dark cult The Shattered Star. Bayu, a runaway with a dark past as a subject of crystal experiments, finds himself with the unexpected power to turn machines into weapons and armor. With his powers, he joins the Vanguard Legion to fight the threat of the Crystal Abomination-humans modified by the power of crystals by the global enemy, the shattered star. However, behind this conflict lies a dark mystery about the origins of the Aetherium crystal and Bayu's destiny that will determine the fate of the world.

In a world not too different from our own, humanity stirs from its slumber to the sound of the Awakening. Picture this: one sunny morning, everyone pours their coffee, only to discover that their favorite house pet has morphed into a fire-breathing dragon. Yep, it's that kind of day. This peculiar phenomenon brings mana—a whimsical, binding energy that makes the wildest dreams (and nightmares) come alive. Ordinary plants sprout fangs, while cats take to the skies as sleek griffins. It’s a magical pandemonium out there! Amidst this unexpected transformation, some creatures we've only seen in bedtime stories are crashing the party like they own the place. Dragons are zooming through the skies, and leviathans are throwing epic ocean raves, shaking the depths of the seas. But there's always a catch, right? Sadly, these creatures, now strutting their stuff, seem to think humans are more of a nuisance than a treat. Imagine trying to explain to a dragon that you’re not a threat; it might be a tough sell after your last encounter involved a singed eyebrow. Enter our unlikely hero, or rather, anti-hero: Kael Ravencrest. This chap was once a reclusive scholar, deeply engrossed in dusty tomes, probably muttering about the good old days when monsters were merely figments of imagination. But lo and behold! The Awakening kicks him into high gear, and he morphs from bookworm to badass. Armed with the nifty skill of summoning, Kael can call forth powerful creatures. Let’s be real, it’s like Pokémon on steroids. However, life isn’t just about flexing your new powers—Kael's backstory features a cocktail of personal losses and emotional baggage that would make even the toughest of toughies weep. He's seen his home charred to cinders by a rampaging hydra, a once-believed myth that now insists on hosting BBQs in the middle of civilization. The kicker? He’s haunted by dreams of a lost city and whispers of an ancient prophecy that may just hold the key to humanity finding its footing—if it doesn’t get stepped on by a troll first. As he grapples with the oncoming chaos, Kael teeters on the edge of despair and hope. Is there a way for humans and fantastical beings to share this enchanted playground, or are we all just destined to crumble under the wings of a dragon? Only time—and perhaps a couple of well-placed summoning spells—will tell. So, raise your coffee cups and prepare for a rollercoaster ride through ancient lore and contemporary calamity, because Kael is about to make history… or, you know, rewrite it with a flourish.

Evelyn Drakes, a college student whose life took a darker turn on the eve of her 20th Birthday. It all began with those strange dreams which she couldn't make sense of. But then, she discovers she is the Lunar Shadow- a rare white werewolf prophecied to unite or destroy the pack. As she learns to control her newfound powers, and duties that comes with it, she finds herself caught between Kael. The stoic Alpha of her pack- Silver Crescent who seemed to hold a past trauma. And Lyall, a rogue Alpha who charms her with his dark charisma. Hiding something sinister behide his facade. In a world where love and loyalty are tested, Evelyn must choose who she can trust- and who holds her heart. Get geared up for "Evelyn: The White Wolf." A story of Destiny, Love and Betrayal.

The Heirs of Eclipse: A Blasphemous Covenant Beneath the Steam-Powered Metropolis is a novel that blends the elements of steampunk and Cthulhu Mythos, narrating an epic tale of moral dilemmas, human struggles, and the exploration of cosmic truths. The story unfolds in a fictional steampunk city where the protagonist, Lancelot, is a highly skilled clockmaker. By chance, while repairing a pocket watch, he triggers an ancient curse, causing black veins symbolizing the power of an evil deity to emerge on his right hand, thereby drawing him into a conspiracy that spans time and space. Desperate to save his sister from a wasting disease, Lancelot delves into the black market, dabbles in forbidden alchemy, and even participates in a blasphemous ritual held within a steam church. He replaces his heart with a living gear, gaining the ability to manipulate metal but also bearing the heavy burden of needing to consume iron weekly.

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, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition, everything kicks into gear in the latter half of Volume 1, 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 for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Please comment and vote for your favourite characters along the way :)

In the rusted ruins of a once-great metal city on the outskirts of civilization, Wu Yi lives a harsh but happy life, surrounded by those he calls family. Though myths of cultivation and the lost kingdom of Valtir ignite a yearning deep within him, he is not reckless enough to chase after ghosts and leave behind the people he loves. But fate does not wait for dreamers. When tragedy strikes and the fragile peace of his world is shattered, Wu Yi is thrust into the heart of civilization—a realm of power, ambition, and ruthless human nature. In this brutal world, strength is the only law, and those without it are doomed to be crushed beneath the heels of the strong. Faced with loss, betrayal, and the cruel machinations of fate, Wu Yi teeters on the edge of darkness. Will he become the very monster he despises, or will he defy the heavens themselves to carve his own path? In a world where only the strong survive, the gears of fate turn mercilessly. But Wu Yi's hands burn with the power to seize them—or break them entirely.

Kach, a Member of the Special Space Force of Cavea is tasked to take a crew of Dangerous Criminals down to Earth to explore what they had left behind 800 years before, but after an error occurs with the landing gear and he is split up from his crew, he hits the ground so hard he wakes up with amnesia... Awoken with no memory but his name, Kach is set in a new world of magical cults, God-like powers, shaman factions, and a shady government... The tide is rising, a wave has been set in motion that might open a door of which no weight can close... "What have you done, you were supposed to return the key and now you've opened a door of which no weight can close, no God can stop. The King is coming..."

In the twenty-first century, the world experienced explosive technological advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, government-granted major loans to common households, and the possession of new-gen androids gradually erased human labor from every different field in the workforce. People in first-world countries from the middle class up were the first to enjoy the freedom of time and improved quality of life granted by the household androids working in their stead. With a steady flow of income provided by their working androids and the leisure of time on their hands, people started turning to entertainment for their indulgence. Around that time, Future Electronics shocked the world in 2056 with its first full-dive virtual reality headset, Eden VR. And with it came the VRMMORPG, Eden Online. Jointly invested by 100 countries, which granted half the world access to a virtual second life, everyone believed it would be the greatest source of entertainment for the following decades to come. However, contrary to everyone’s expectations, Eden Online’s high-difficulty settings tormented players instead. Set in a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by disasters where humanity has been forced to retreat inside fortified cities with high-rise walls, players can only challenge the savage beasts, mutants, and infected beyond with their wits, gears, and skills. The benefit of becoming stronger through a leveling system is not a feature of the first-generation VRMMORPG that defined the twenty-first century for games. Despite players’ dissatisfactions and complaints, Eden Online remained staunch in its theme with the government’s backing and encouragement. For whatever purposes and intent Future Electronics and the government may have, Desmond Gray, is one of the rare players willing to challenge the world of Eden Online. However, what drives Desmond to play such an unenjoyable and self-torturous game? Could there be more to the game than what it seems? This is his story.

When 2035 particle physicist Adrian is blasted into 1418 Bohemia by his own experiment, he carries three things: a family heirloom pocket watch engraved "Time is Blood", a bone-deep gash on his arm, and modern knowledge that could get him burned as a heretic. In this age where rusted armor clanks alongside psalms, the Hussite Reformation smolders beneath the Church's shadow. Adrian soon discovers his watch not only freezes assassins mid-strike, but bears a six-century-old warning from a spectral knight—Those who reshape history become its ash. To survive, he claims lineage from Iron Cross nobility, only to be ensnared in Lady Alena's plot to reclaim her dynasty; he teaches peasants to forge gunpowder, accidentally fueling holy madness worse than war; when he uses penicillin to save his lover in childbirth, Europe erupts with whispers of "mechanical witchcraft defiling God's design". Now twin timelines unravel—2035 scientists claw to retrieve their "lost specimen" while 1430 Ottoman cannons breach the Danube. Catholic spies infiltrate parliament, radical reformers sharpen daggers, and new glyphs materialize inside the watch: Every life saved rewrites Armageddon. This is a death gamble between gears and gospels: Where steam chariots crush papal indulgences, Where cesarean births become heresy trials, Where the man who predicted history's bloodiest war... ...just lit the fuse.

The multi-verse is collapsing, and the fabric of reality is falling apart. Only the unity of Man and Mechs can transcend the apocalypse. “First off, Screw Mars!” Ten is losing his sight. Everything has been so wrong after the god-damned earthquake. Nothing’s been good. The apocalypse, perhaps? Ten could swear these were nothing like the tell-tales of ‘the apocalypse’. And just when he thinks it can’t get any more bizarre… BOOM! MARS KIDNAPS HIM! At first, it seems he’s been dragged out of earth, and somehow, to the red planet (against his will) for one reason: to pilot the advanced Martron NP1 combat machine in order to fight against growing factions opposing Mars. But soon, Ten learns there’s far more at stake. The multi-verse itself is collapsing. Cosmic bodies are smashing into one another. CHAOS! With everything on the brink of destruction, Mars sees Ten as their wild card for victory to their planet. But survival is no guarantee. Advanced gear training is a nightmare. Brutal drills leave him battered and many times, bruised. Other recruits for the rescue of the multi-verse make him feel like a cosmic misfit. And the ultimate insult? The annoying kid, Rod Aokimoto, is there too. As tension rise, Ten discovers an even greater truth. He’s not just Mars’ gear soldier; he’s the last ANOMALY. Now, with the multi-verse on the verge of annihilation, Ten must rise above the chaos, master alien techs, and prove what it truly means to be a blessed (or cursed) human. TAGS: SCI-FI ADVENTURE | INTERGALACTIC & GALACTIC WARS | TECHS & MECHA BATTLES | HUMAN + MACHINE | COSMIC CHAOS

A human who was forever cursed with the lack of mana, the absence of a bloodline, of any soul gears. With only his strong willpower, arduous training, and intense determination, he achieved the impossible—to become one of the strongest Aura users in history. A man who used his own flesh, blood, and life force to strengthen himself. But hard work can only bring a person to limited heights. Sooner or later, reality thrashes the ambitions of a talentless man. No matter how much he trains, learns, or adapts, the inevitable arrives. In the face of inevitable doom, all residents were reduced to nothing. And so it was for the strongest Aura user. In the presence of colossal creatures, he was helpless. His colleagues were either dead or had escaped. He remained alone in the face of death. Death eventually arrived. But… in these last moments of life, something magical happened. The wheel of fate turned, karma churned, and the quill of destiny began to rewrite the once inevitable fate. So behold: The strongest Aura user was regressed and reborn. Everything about him changed. but the changes that will occur have already transcended the boundary of imaginations. as He's the sole heir of " Asfer ". and the ruler of Authority over infinity. And the upbringer of an unpredictable era.The Era that will be known later on. Novel will be updated daily. it will be slow paced. so yeah that's pretty much it.

{Disclaimer: The women in this book are highly dysfunctional and violent. If you are not a fan of Tsudere's and Yandere's, this might not be your cup of tea, and the MC is an asshole.} Bane Takashi is a criminal with a knack for getting into trouble—big trouble. After one too many bad choices and a whole lot of theft, he’s got half the world gunning for him. Just when things seem bleak, a mysterious transparent blue woman shows up claiming she's an AI from the future, sent to stop the world from going down the drain. Her solution? Bane has to let his current body die so he can jump into a game world, ten years before it even launches. When Bane wakes up in the game, he’s in the body of a 5-year-old, but with all his memories still intact. He's stuck on an island with the Village of Heroes at its heart. It's here that Bane starts mastering every type of magic, mysticism, and even some wild stuff like witchcraft and cultivation, all to gear up for the craziness that is Dominion Online. Things get even more chaotic when Bane meets a fiery woman who seems to have it out for him. But before he can even figure out what’s happening, she’s already planning their wedding! So now, Bane—an immortal human—and his equally immortal and chaotic elf wife are on a wild ride to save the world(s) from these big bads known as the Supreme Ones. His life might not be so bad if she was the only one, but his overwhelming personality ends up pulling a few more dysfunctional women into the mess. It’s a crazy, toxic, and chaotic adventure, and just because Bane’s being called a hero now doesn’t mean he’s leaving his criminal past behind. Discord: https://discord.gg/7ZDTTCq99Z