Ash Uses Aura To See

Earth was devastated by "The Fall"—a parasitic reality called the Forgotten World began consuming our own—humanity survives in isolated settlements surrounded by corrupting darkness. The city of Valtaros stands as one of civilization's last bastions, ruled by the Church of the Maw, which venerates a mysterious entity believed to be humanity's salvation. Elias, a ruthless survivor from Valtaros's slums, discovers strange black markings spreading across his skin—the dreaded sign that the Black Maw has chosen him. Forced to undergo its lethal trials that few survive, Elias must navigate a dual-phase ordeal that tests both his skills and his moral character. As he confronts the true nature of the Maw and its connection to humanity's past, Elias faces a fundamental choice: cling to his survival-at-all-costs mentality or embrace sacrifice to forge a new balance between realities.

Me tocó vivir una infancia horrible, indignante y abusiva por partes de mis tíos y tutores legales, por lo cual en aquel punto de quiebre arremetí contra mi primo en un enfrentamiento y el colapso había nublado mi juicio por completo, por lo cual mi vida había acabado con un final horrible, inhumano pero a la vez tan pacífico y agradable. Pero... Solo deseaba ser feliz, jamás tuve algo así, es más. ¡Jamás tuve una vida en realidad! Mi rutina se basaba en insultos, dolor y sangre, abuso, dolor y sangre, todo eso día tras día, pero ahora... Ahora puedo empezar de nuevo. Ahora puedo empezar de cero.

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier awakens in a world of knights and magic—but only one path is open to him. Hayden was once an elite soldier whose abilities were enhanced by the Ocularis Lens, a highly advanced mechanical eye technology. In this world that was filled with danger, Aura—a sacred energy that enhances the body and infuses weapons—is the mark of a true Knight, while magic is wielded by those born with the gift of sensing Mana. Hayden, however, is no mage. He doesn't have the ability to sense Mana, leaving him with only one option in order to survive: to become a Knight starting from a Knight's Academy!

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

Lisa never expected her first year at university to bring more than just academic challenges, but everything changed the moment she locked eyes with Pedro. Charming, confident, and undeniably handsome, Pedro wasn’t just another student—he was the kind of guy who made hearts race and whispers follow wherever he went. Despite his reputation as a heartbreaker, Lisa soon discovered a different side of him—one that was thoughtful, ambitious, and just as determined to build a future as she was. As they navigate lectures, late-night study sessions, and stolen moments of romance, their love grows stronger. But balancing young love and big dreams isn’t always easy. With career ambitions pulling them in different directions and the pressures of university life testing their commitment, Lisa and Pedro must learn what it truly means to love, support, and grow together. In this heartwarming journey of love and ambition, two souls find themselves caught between their dreams and the love that makes life worth living. Will they be able to have both?

A man finds himself going crazy after a dentist visit and an unexpected car crash.

"From Ash to Aetherblade": Ackah Emile lives in the sprawling city of Veridia, a place where the gap between the awakened Hunters and the powerless unawakened is a chasm. Struggling to support his mother, Abelema, and younger sister, Aya, after the death of his father, Ackah faces a daily battle against poverty and despair. The world beyond Veridia is a dangerous place, swarming with monsters, labyrinths, and dimensional rifts, where only the strong survive. When a sudden, violent awakening transforms Ackah into a "Sword Ascendant," he is granted the power to wield a blade of pure aetheric energy and transcend the limits of mortal swordsmanship. This newfound power offers a chance to escape his desperate circumstances, but it also thrusts him into a world of cutthroat guilds, powerful nations, and ancient threats. Ackah must learn to master his abilities, navigating the treacherous political landscape of the twenty superpower countries, each vying for dominance. He faces monstrous hordes, battles corrupt guild leaders, and confronts the ever-present threat of void invasions. Along the way, he forms alliances with other Hunters, uncovers ancient secrets, and faces moral dilemmas that test his resolve. As Ackah rises from the ashes of his past, he amasses wealth and power, establishing his own guild, the "Rift Walkers," and forging a legend that will echo through the ages. "From Ash to Aetherblade" is a tale of action, adventure, and the transformative power of will, where a young man, armed with a blade of pure energy, carves his own destiny in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

In a world where power dictates status, Toshi Igasaki is just another face in the crowd—silent, unnoticed, and uninterested in the world around him. Drifting through life with no attachments, he moves from place to place, avoiding attention. But fate has other plans. A mysterious past lingers just beyond his reach, and the world around him begins to shift in ways he can't ignore. As whispers of legends and unseen forces stir, Toshi finds himself walking a path he never intended to take. Some things are meant to stay forgotten. But the past has a way of catching up. Warning: This story contains graphic violence, gore, dark themes, and disturbing imagery. Reader discretion is advised. If you are sensitive to such content, please proceed with caution. I am also posting this story on Royal Road under the username 'Writer_Error'.

When 18-year-old Chu Miao dies in a tragic car accident, her soul vanishes; but her body does not remain empty for long. A formidable warrior from an ancient era, the daughter of a renowned general, awakens in her place. Sent into the future by a prophecy, she finds herself in a world on the brink of destruction. With only a month before typhoons ravage the land, extreme weather shifts without warning, and terrifying mutations transform animals and plants into deadly threats. Worst of all, a horrifying virus spreads like wildfire, turning humans into flesh-eating zombies. Civilization crumbles and only the strongest survive. Though her new body lacks the powerful cultivation she once had, she still possesses an invaluable advantage; her ancient spatial ring. Filled with elixirs, weapons, demonic beast cores, and rare cultivation resources, it becomes her greatest tool for survival. But modern supplies are also essential, and she must act fast to stockpile resources before the apocalypse fully takes hold. As chaos reigns, she fights to protect her family and secure a foothold in this brutal new world. Along the way, she crosses paths with a mysterious and powerful man, one of the rare few who awaken supernatural abilities and is just as determined to survive. Together, they forge an unbreakable bond, battling both the relentless undead and the desperate survivors willing to kill for a chance to live. Armed with ancient wisdom and modern strategy, she refuses to bow to fate. In this new life, she will rise again—not as a lost soul from the past, but as a warrior destined to rule the apocalypse.

In the nation of Avrael, power is both a blessing and a curse. Sixteen-year-old Ayato Daath, a poor orphan, had always hoped to live unnoticed in the shadows of the city. But when he is forced to undergo The Rite of Manifestation, the ritual that determines one’s magical potential, his worst fear comes true—he is an Elite. Now torn from the only life he’s ever known, Ayato is thrust into a brutal world of magic, bloodshed, and treacherous politics. In a society where the strong prey on the weak, where rival factions scheme in the dark, and where a single misstep could mean death, Ayato must quickly learn one thing—adapt, or perish. And one thing Ayato already knows is that in Avrael, only the ruthless survive.

Stucked between a bitter reality and a strange fantasy, Annabel is in a state of dilemma. Will she be able to make a choice?!

In a world where reality is shaped by unseen forces and eldritch whispers, Silas Veyne, an outcast with nothing to his name, is thrust into a clandestine struggle between ancient entities and secret societies. The world operates on a system of Occult Ascension, where those who grasp forbidden knowledge can transcend their mortal limits—but at the cost of their sanity, identity, or worse. After a desperate encounter leaves Silas bound to an enigmatic force known only as The Nameless Witness, he is forced to navigate a treacherous path filled with shadowy rituals, hidden organizations, and nightmarish horrors lurking beneath the veil of normalcy. With each advancement, he uncovers the buried truths of the world, growing stronger yet more entangled in an eternal cycle of fate, where every choice might be his last. When the world is shaped by whispers, do you listen—or do you become one of them?

The reclusive Peak Master Fu Ran held onto a simple wish, a fleeting hope that the man of ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶d̶r̶e̶a̶m̶s̶ his nightmares, would have stayed in his dreams! Since a young age, Fu Ran had been plagued by prophetic visions of his own demise at the hands of a tyrant emperor, but he had managed to keep some semblance of self with a simple fact: dreams couldn't kill you. But what happens when conjured fears become real? When they exist outside sleep? Fu Ran must struggle with learning to deal with an unwanted presence in his day-to-day life as he discovers that there's far more to this tyrant emperor than he first thought.

Kawe Flitz é um jovem transferido para a misteriosa Escola Seikyou. No primeiro dia de aula, ele conhece Seike, um garoto reservado que parece carregar um fardo invisível. Um simples desenho rabiscado no caderno de Seike inicia uma conversa que logo revela um segredo inesperado: Seike pode enxergar a alma das pessoas e detectar suas emoções através dela. Mas Kawe também guarda um segredo. Ele vê algo estranho nas pessoas—rabiscos enigmáticos que nem ele mesmo compreende. Quando Seike percebe que Kawe mentiu sobre o motivo de sua transferência, os dois iniciam uma troca de mistérios e descobrem que seus dons podem estar conectados. Enquanto tentam entender essas habilidades incomuns, os dois se veem envolvidos em eventos cada vez mais estranhos. Afinal, há mais pessoas como eles? O que realmente significam as visões de Kawe? E até onde a alma humana pode ser revelada... ou ocultada? Uma jornada de mistério, amizade e segredos sombrios começa agora.

A cursed soul trapped on a battlefield seraching for the sun. Rumors has it that a demon in a black armor appeared on the field, many stated than even if you killed it, he came back to haunt you until your last breath. You may not remember it, but your soul was doomed from the beginning if you crossed path with him in another life. If you crossed path with me.

Ipinanganak kami sa iisang taon. Lumaking magkakasama. Iisang school nag-aral. Sama-samang nangarap. Nangakong magiging magkaibigan hanggang pagtanda. Then fate turns and leads us to have feelings for one another. Not just a friend. Can this love grow and blossom as it should? Or this love will grow us apart. This is our story. This is us.

Exiled from the revered and cloistered Spiritual Sage Realm, he is summoned back for a harrowing mission that could imperil humanity itself.

In a world where magic dictates destiny, your worth is determined by two things—Talent and Bloodline. Asvorn has neither. Branded as worthless from birth, he was abandoned by his parents and cast out of his village, left to survive on scraps and endure a life of scorn. For twenty-two years, he lived on the outskirts of society, invisible, unloved. But when starvation and despair push him to his limit, he makes a choice—to leave his wretched life behind and seek a future in the capital of Vaelthorin. Armed with nothing but sheer will and a makeshift weapon, he embarks on a journey riddled with danger, where even the weakest creatures could end his life. Yet, beneath his frail exterior, something stirs—something unseen, something forgotten. Is he truly worthless? Or is there more to his fate than what the world has decided for him? Asvorn’s journey has begun, and with it, the first embers of a fire long thought dead.

Mori, uma criança encontrada por uma equipe de resgate em uma casa abandonada, acorda em um abrigo. Enquanto se adapta a uma vida desconhecida, um dia, ele começa a ser cuidado com amor incondicional por um misterioso patrocinador... E então Mori descobre a existência de uma "mãe" quando uma amiga próxima vai embora com a dela. A criança começa a se perguntar sobre a patrocinadora: "Será que essa pessoa... pode ser minha mãe?" Esta é a história da longa e desafiadora jornada de Mori para encontrar sua mãe.

"Some betrayals can be forgiven. This one cannot." Lukas was a ghost. Buried. Forgotten. Erased. Until now. Serena Hawthorne built her life on a lie-one that kept her safe, powerful, untouchable. But the past has sharp edges, and when it returns, it doesn't knock. It tears through the walls, leaving no escape. Because Lukas is back. He doesn't want apologies. He doesn't want suffering. He wants control. And he will take it. What begins as a calculated game of vengeance soon turns into something far more dangerous. Hate tastes like desire. Obsession feels like fate. Every touch, every whispered command, every cruel smirk pulls her deeper into the trap-until she can't tell if she's lost in him or if she wants to be. But Lukas isn't here for pleasure. He's here to destroy her. And when he's finished, there will be nothing left. No mercy. No escape. Nothing but ashes.

In the world of humans, everything seemed normal until the day Noah touched the Book of Curses, only to discover that he was not just an ordinary human, but part of a grand conspiracy tied to an ancient power known as the Golden Inscription. This power transcends the boundaries of worlds, pulling him through the Black Pyramid into the realm of Sycera, where magical kingdoms reign and mysterious laws leave no place for the weak. In this conflict between worlds, Noah faces non-human entities such as Shatros, the being of darkness with a crystalline hand and the ability to absorb auras, and Sebak, the warrior whose half-body harbors an unknown power that grows more complex over time. As the greatest secret nears its revelation, Noah realizes that the choice between wielding power or resisting it might be the last decision he ever makes. Battles unfold between living shadows, ancient entities, and diverse magical systems in a constant struggle for power, knowledge, and the choice between control and freedom. Will Noah survive, or is he merely a vessel for a greater force that will consume him in the end?

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Saturday.

Brushstrokes of Us *"Evelyn Sinclair, a sheltered heiress with a hidden passion for art, never expected her life to change the day she met Liam Carter, a struggling street artist with a heart as bold as his murals. When they team up for a city-wide mural competition, their connection sparks a love as vibrant as the colors they paint with. But their relationship is anything but simple. From the pressures of Evelyn’s wealthy family to Liam’s troubled past, every stroke of their journey is filled with challenges. When their story catches the eye of a reality TV show, their love is put under the spotlight, forcing them to confront their differences and fight for a future together. 'Brushstrokes of Us' is a heartfelt, dramatic, and sometimes hilarious tale of love, art, and the courage to create a life that’s truly their own."*

A renowned mixed martial arts champion finds himself unexpectedly transported into the virtual world of the game he mastered for a decade. Ironically, he inhabits the body of a mage, a class reliant on magical abilities, yet his character possesses absolutely no magical aptitude.

Humanity craves power, most would like to do it behind the scenes, or show off and be the center of the attention. And that's been the case for almost centuries now. Back then, a mysterious gift had befallen one man, which caused the world to gain what was called: Systems. Nobody had known how it originated or how it existed in Earth, but once most humans started obtaining it, they used it for their own gain, having Systems that matched their ideals, desires, personalities. Associations and Agencies began forming to prevent havoc and chaos happening if one were to use a system for bad things. Of course, some did, and some stopped it. Obtaining a System is very difficult, most would try to obtain it by hardwork, while some get it through luck, or they were gifted. But a particular person, had obtained a System, that would cause the entire association, agencies, government and maybe the entire system society. Have all eyes onto him. Zodiac Li. A high school student who craves nothing but peace and a successful quiet lifestyle, would turn his life around upon stumbling this system. Unknown what the future has for him, he either uses the System he obtained for good, or for the worse.

The Crown’s Ashes Elaris was born to rule, but betrayal stole her throne before she could even claim it. Left for dead by those she once trusted, she is forced into hiding, alone and powerless. But the throne is not just a seat of power—it is bound to an ancient spirit, one that whispers in the shadows, offering her strength at a dangerous cost. Determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers, Elaris trains under an old soldier, sharpening both her mind and her supernatural abilities. Along the way, she finds an unlikely ally in Malrik, a man as ruthless as he is enigmatic. Against her better judgment, she begins to trust him. To love him. But love is the cruelest weapon of all. Malrik’s betrayal cuts deeper than any blade, revealing a web of deception far greater than she ever imagined. With her heart shattered and the throne slipping further from her grasp, Elaris faces an impossible choice—submit to the throne spirit’s hunger for power or forge her own path, even if it means sacrificing the man she once loved. The throne demands blood. And Elaris must decide whose will be spilled.

In a world where the strong reign and the weak are left behind, Riven is nothing more than an afterthought—a boy overshadowed by his powerful allies, mocked for his insignificance. Yet, beneath his seemingly ordinary exterior lies a strength he dares not unleash. When a devastating battle sends him plummeting into a forbidden land where no one survives, his allies mourn his death, believing their weakest link is gone forever. But Riven’s fall is only the beginning. Rescued by a mysterious figure, he endures a year of relentless training, forced to confront the truth about himself, his power, and the unseen forces shaping his destiny. Now, when his friends stand on the brink of destruction, Riven returns—not as the weakling they once knew, but as a force beyond their comprehension. The world will soon learn that the boy they overlooked is the one who will burn through the shadows and reshape their fate. But will his newfound strength be enough to stand against the unseen forces pulling the strings from the dark? The battle for survival has begun. And in the end, only ashes will remain.