Gulag Archipelago

For many years, the Carrians have lorded over Ciricos. However, their mighty legions have been stretched thin, as they have foes on multiple sides. Thus, they have hired the Maerkenien, warlike people that were far removed from mainland politics, isolated in an archipelago on the far west of the Great Ocean. They have made a grave mistake, however. They bankrupted themselves with lavish niceties, leaving none for their hired sellswords. They have appeased them with granting them land charters in the potential-full Isle, a backwater that Carrian pioneers have settled on for a century, though it is infested with the natives of the Isle, unwilling to accept civilization encroaching on their lands. However, the Maerkenien grow discontent, with no coin from the Carrians, the fuse of war have just been lit, and it is a matter of time before it goes off. (For the Royal Road staff that have rejected my submission of this story in their website, here is the link to my account in Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/573444/fictions I hope you reconsider the rejection, as I will be updating this story on both here on WebNovel and Royal Road! :D)

Twilight of the Zodiac trilogy: Book 1 · Secrets of Starlit Hearts Book 2 · Shadows of Broken Oaths Book 3 · Echoes of Eternal Flames ※※※ In the mystical Zodiac Archipelago, Seventeen Whitlock faces a dark prophecy after losing her siblings. She must unite with allies, including the enigmatic Draco de Lavissaye, to combat an encroaching darkness. As they harness their magical powers, secrets and forbidden magic threaten to unravel their bond. In a world filled with peril and intrigue, Seventeen must navigate her destiny before the shadows consume her. ※※※ To the Dreamers and the Warriors, To those who dare to challenge fate, navigate the shadows, and embrace the magic of love amidst chaos. May you find your strength among the stars and discover the power of connection in a world where destinies intertwine. Welcome to the Zodiac Archipelago—where every constellation holds a secret, and every heart yearns for its true path. ※※※ The plan is for three books, each ones with around 100 chapters, without counting the auxiliary and extra chapters of additional content. Hope you like the worldbuilding here. The romance is a slowburn in book 1. Make sure to check out all the extra and additional chapters, it'll make your experience more complete and magical. ※※※ Check the auxiliary chapter of trigger warnings, your mental health matters. ※※※ #Fantasy #Romance #Dystopian #Adventure #Revenge #Slowburn #Prophecy #R18 #Magic #Supernatural #Dark #Sarcasm #Friendship #Manipulation #Betrayal #Banter #Action #YoungAdult #CharacterGrowth #ForbiddenMagic #ForbiddenLove #PoliticalIntrigue #FakeIdentities #Spy #Liar #IdentityStruggles #Soulmates #FatedLove #FoundFamily #Zodiac #Constellations #Monsters #Grimoire #ParentalConflict #MommyIssues #DaddyIssues #Loss #Trauma #PTSD #Mystery #Quest #Mythology #Forsaken #ForsakenGods #Danger #Duality #DualPov #Cursed #FatevsFreeWill #Healing #TrustIssues #EmotionalConflict #Desperation #Sacrifice #Rebellion #PowerStruggles #Survival #Frenemies #EnemiestoLovers #EnemiestoFriends #FriendstoLovers #Enchantment #Secrets #Illusions #Worldbuilding #Transformation

Di tengah keindahan alam Indonesia yang kaya akan mitos dan legenda, terdapat sebuah kisah yang belum terungkap tentang pertempuran antara kekuatan kebaikan dan kejahatan. "Mysteries of Archipelago" mengikuti perjalanan Raka, seorang pemuda biasa yang tinggal di desa kecil di Jawa Tengah. Suatu malam, saat mencari bahan untuk tugas sekolah di hutan, Raka menemukan sebuah artefak kuno—sebuah liontin misterius yang memancarkan cahaya aneh. Liontin itu ternyata merupakan kunci untuk membuka portal ke dunia lain, tempat di mana para dewa dan makhluk gaib dari mitologi Indonesia berkuasa. Setelah mengaktifkan liontin tersebut, Raka terjebak di antara dua dunia, di mana ia harus menghadapi ancaman dari makhluk-makhluk gelap yang ingin menguasai dunia manusia dan merusak keseimbangan alam. Bersama dengan sahabatnya, Arif, yang memiliki pengetahuan mendalam tentang sejarah dan budaya lokal, serta Sari, seorang gadis berani yang memiliki kemampuan khusus untuk berkomunikasi dengan roh-roh, Raka harus mencari cara untuk menutup portal tersebut sebelum kekuatan jahat merusak kedamaian desanya. Dalam pencariannya, mereka menghadapi berbagai makhluk mitos seperti Nyi Roro Kidul, Garuda, dan Si Pitung, masing-masing memiliki tujuan dan agenda sendiri. Setiap tantangan yang mereka hadapi membawa mereka lebih dekat pada kebenaran mengenai asal-usul liontin dan rahasia yang tersembunyi dalam mitos-mitos yang telah lama terlupakan. Raka belajar tentang kekuatan persahabatan dan keberanian, sementara Arif dan Sari menemukan kekuatan dalam diri mereka yang tak pernah mereka duga sebelumnya. Dengan aksi yang mendebarkan dan intrik yang mendalam, "Mysteries of Archipelago" adalah sebuah perjalanan epik yang menggabungkan elemen fantasi, mitos, dan petualangan. Raka dan teman-temannya harus berjuang tidak hanya untuk menyelamatkan diri mereka, tetapi juga untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara dua dunia yang saling berhubungan. Saat konflik antara kebaikan dan kejahatan semakin memuncak, Raka dihadapkan pada pilihan yang akan menentukan nasib kedua dunia.

In a world divided by colossal walls and boundless seas, young navigator Kai dreams of breaking free from his mundane life and exploring the mysterious Azure Isles—a fabled archipelago said to hold a treasure that could change the fate of the world. Legends speak of hidden secrets, powerful gods, and long-lost civilizations buried within the islands, and Kai is determined to uncover them all. With a mismatched crew of friends and allies—each with their own dreams and unique abilities—Kai sets sail into uncharted waters. They face rival pirates, a powerful Navy fleet, and mythical creatures, all while navigating the perils of the sea and uncovering the dark mysteries lurking within the Azure Isles. Along the way, they confront their fears, form unbreakable bonds, and learn that true strength lies in unity and trust. Yet, the journey is far from simple. The islands harbor ancient forces, rival factions clash over power, and the treasure Kai seeks may be the key to unlocking powers beyond their comprehension. As his crew delves deeper into the unknown, they come to realize that the true treasure may be the friendships and experiences they forge on their voyage.

"Sad" might be the right word for Daru, a child who has the ambition to create peace in the midst of world chaos. Losing everything since childhood, living without parents, even someone he called family abandoned him - leaving him alone, who he considered a loser. In the midst of his downfall, when hope was slowly fading, an old man reached out to him, someone he considered a teacher, and it was there that Daru met Natasya and Adirama, his friends who always accompanied him in his joys and sorrows. Without realizing it, he was a terrible creature. which is said in legend to inhabit his body. Making him bear huge consequences, and this is where the story of a human child who creates peace begins with his best friend, Daru, who will navigate the cruel world of martial arts. "With the sword in my hand, I swear that I will bring about peace in the archipelago."

This Novelization is a full remake of my previous Novelization, Mystic Academy: School of the gifted. Welcome to Agon, A world rebuilding itself from a long and grueling war. The residents that live within this world are either normal people or Espers. Espers are individuals with the ability to interact and utilize their "Mana", manifesting as a small sphere in useless or unusual spots within the human body. The manifestation of mana also allows an Esper of age to manifest their mana abilities. Kimura Makoto, An Esper transfer student whose transferred to Haven Academy, Haven is widely and heavily regarded as the Southern Archipelago's most famed academy. While Kimura stays at the academy, the world around him begins to unravel it's darkest secrets and it's darkest plots for the worst. You will peer into Kimura's story, witnessing this unique and weird world alongside him.

In the heart of the Philippine archipelago, where ancient myths breathe life into the night, there exists a figure shrouded in as much mystery as the creatures he pursues. Known only as Lucius, his past remains a closely guarded secret, his true identity hidden beneath layers of intrigue and tales of his exploits. A master in the art of combat and ancient lore, Lucius walks the thin line between the known world and the supernatural, making him the last hope for those plagued by creatures that lurk in the shadows. "Lucius of the Shadows: Chronicles of a Sellsword" follows the enigmatic journey of a man bound by a code of honor yet driven by a quest that seeks to balance the scales of justice in a world where the supernatural becomes the oppressor. With each village's plea, Lucius delves deeper into the heart of darkness, confronting not just the monsters that prey on the innocent but also the demons of his undisclosed past.

Roughly a century ago, the third world war began, this war lead to countless deaths and damages to the world. Countless nations fell and the bloodshed was enough to die the world's oceans red. However, the war ended with none of the countries victory because as the last days of the war came, a new enemy arrived on the battlefield. They killed indiscriminately not leaving anything in their wake. Days after their first appearance, five countries, four islands and an ocean had disappeared from the map, a week after that seven more nations, an archipelago and two oceans had also disappeared. Two weeks after their first appearance the map had lost it's meaning. Civilizations, cultures, legacies, histories all of it was destroyed at the blink of an eye. They then gathered together, in small hives and hardly came out again. Years after such terrible events, people had started to develop strange abilities, some could fly, some could disappear and some could read minds. A new power for the humans, a new hope of establishing home and life for each other. They once more built towns and homes for each other, slowly on what was left of the world, they once more created nations. However, they appeared yet again, but the humans who had developed special abilities fought against them and they were driven away. Now, after fifty years since their appearance, the world has found peace and humans have grown in numbers yet again. Those who carry the special power now stand at the forefront of the battle with them... the ones who had become known as the Shadows which threatened to destroy the new life the had built. The ones who have been given the task of fighting them have been named; Lights. The battle for the future of humanity... begins now!

novel under work!! the idea I am working on is slow paced xianxia novel I want the mc to struggle his way to the upper rank and if you guys want the mc to be invincible in the end of the story you came to the novel this my idea for the world 7 continent with several island called chab Archipelago I am planing on naming the first continent longhoung continent you know yellow dragon the classic

A primordial vampire wreaks havoc across modern day Asia. Beset by the catastrophe, Muchen has to sacrifice himself to save his family. In an attempt to reincarnate, the magus ends up lost in time, his soul stranded all the way back in 1410, amidst the brightest pyres of the Inquisition. (read more...) ~ A slumbering immortal awakes deep in the Himalayas, sowing lethal nightmares across the mortal realms. Millions perish throughout India and China in mere hours, even as national armies struggle fruitlessly to contain its hunger. Ancient paragons of magic descend from isolation, and shapeshifter beasts rise up to defend their tribal courts, all in vain. Werewolves and vampires put their eternal conflicts aside and unite, not in an effort to win — but to live. Muchen Feng is an old mage caught up in an aftershock of the creature’s awakening. Despite his best efforts, he fails to hold on to what he cherishes most. Unwilling to resign to his fate, Muchen seeks a path to the past, and tries to reincarnate. Born anew, he shall rewrite all wrongs and erase his regret at the source. Alas, his plan goes awry and the ritual is interrupted just as success is within reach. His soul is nearly torn asunder, and he forfeits control over his own fate. Adrift in time and on the brink of collapse, he finds refuge in the Dream realms, but that shelter is far from flawless. Unable to halt his soul’s decay, he resigns himself to chance. Centuries earlier, in the savage Maltese Archipelago, a sickly infant is abandoned at the Valetta port. Taking pity on the dying boy, a kind soul takes him to a monastery. That pity however is misplaced, for within that frail body linger the last embers of a drifter from the future.

The Pirate Azalea travels across the Archipelago, fighting tyrannical kings and dodging the attacks of her enemy, The Empire.

Come along with the random ventures of Lapulapu and his buddies in the great Austronesian archipelago.

As one of the 3rd world countries as it is the Philippine Republic rises to power with the joint hand of people that woke up to the truth of "if nothing changes the nation stays the same". so the congress and all sectors of the government including the senate pass orders and laws one after another that changed the flow of economy and strategist that have been used by talented individuals. the law may be put in place but it takes time to see the result as the end of the century's role in the Philippines slowly rose to power as it became more self reliant on energy and food production as the dispute in territory became obsolete as space exploration and asteroid mining became the norm of the modern world. upon the progress of the world strange as it may an 'Unknown' structure was spotted in the sky it's half the size of the earth everyone started to panic as the people thought it was an invasion from another world. This baffled the scientists and astronomers around the world every one are in awe of the sight in the clear night sky, it looks like a giant cube as reporters televise what is happening then suddenly the cube glowed a bright golden hue and a pillar of light came down on earth the location was confirmed to be the archipelago group of island nation the Philippines as all the people in the beam in golfing all the land of the nation every living being with intellect in it was struck unconscious and the span of a few minutes all woke up to a night sky with 2 moons and were confused to what has happened.

Lewis Johnson has spent the majority of his life in Victorian England as the adopted son of a successful English businessman and has made his mark as a writer of adventure stories under the pen name L.M. Johnson with the help of his strolls around London with his childhood friend. A man of peculiar visage amongst any Englishman, he was found as a child in an Asian archipelago ruled by the Spaniards. As he wanders through London while dealing with the pressure of heirship to his father’s business, he finds himself in situations he has never been in before.

1st Lieutenant Rosabelle Ocada is a free woman. She do what she want and she speaks what on her mind the hell she care what people should look at he...but she not that inconsiderate. Its just that no can can stop her from what she intend to do. She is strong and independent woman but she dreamed of a man who is romantic, caring, loving, honest, considrrate, responsible and responsible man. A kind of a man who will understand her and accept her for what she is and not turn her to what she should be. And Captain Ackles is not totally not that man. Captain Jack Ackles US military sent to Philippine Archipelago for a joint covert operation with Philippine Army finest black ops team meet the Charlie squad leader 1st Lieutinant Rosabelle Ocada. A smart, independent and stable woman. A kind of a woman who can kill a man on her right moves. A hard headed officer. She out of the criteria of a woman he dreamed to have. A loving caring and vulnerable woman a kind of a woman who would needed him all the time of her life and apparently Lieutenant Ocada is not that type. They were contrast to each others desires . After their path crossed where will destiny bring them? Will they hate each other for the rest of their life? Is there any hope for Love to sprout between the two of them despite from cat and dog drama they had?

Yuna harus dikeluarkan dari sekolahnya akibat tuduhan dan fitnahan orang-orang sekitar padanya dengan isu dan gosip yang beredar luas, gadis yang masih berusia 17 tahun itu terpaksa meninggalkan sekolah karena harus menanggung suatu kesalahan yang sama sekali tak pernah ia perbuat. Gadis itu dituduh dan difitnah telah berhubungan intim dengan teman satu kelasnya bernama Gio, yang di mana Gio merupakan pacar dari Erika si ketua genk Archipelago sekaligus ketua band musik di sekolahnya. Banyak sekali perlakuan-perlakuan kasar yang diberikan oleh genk Archipelago kepada Yuna. Erika yang merupakan seorang ketua band slalu menindas dan menjatuhkan Yuna seakan Yuna benar-benar buruk di mata semua orang, fitnahan selalu terlontarkan dari banyak orang untuk Yuna. Pernah suatu ketika, Yuna dikejar wartawan saking semaraknya berita itu dan sudah menjadi perbincangan panas di sosial media yang membuat Yuna semakin tertekan dengan situasi tersebut. Namun, akankah Yuna bisa bertahan? Dan ke mana dia bisa pergi setelah ia dikeluarkan dari sekolahnya? Bagaimana tanggapan keluarga Yuna tentang hal itu?

The Demon War had swept throughout the Realm, from the far-flung Hundred Islands Archipelago in the East to the isolated Vivia Swamps in the West. Venerable was the highest realm Humans had achieved since the last Perfector fell in the Fall of the Gods millennia ago, but one by one these strongmen perished too... Meng Xia is one of the last vestiges of the Human Race, struggling to survive when a mysterious encounter sends him back 30 years to before the Demon Invasion began. Now, with as a former good-for-nothing, he has a chance to overturn the fortunes of the Human Race with his knowledge of the future. P.S: There is more to the plot than appears, which will be uncovered in later chapters.

Henry Miller always dreamt of being teleported to a fantasy world but he never expected that a fantasy world would be brought to him. On that day, the earth cracked open letting loose monsters and magical beasts onto the surface. A stroke of misfortune causes Henry to be incapable of leveling, and in turn, he is forced to become stronger through the power of exercise mixed with a fiery resolve and unparalleled regenerative powers. This isn't a story of candy and roses, but one of pain, struggling, and a strong reliance on community to work together in order to survive. Out of the ruins of shattered earth, many will rise to the top and many will fall at the feet of others, but there are very few truly strong enough to protect others, and of those few even less will willingly choose to do so. Therefore it is Henry's duty to carry that torch and be someone who can bear that responsibility. Through light and darkness, Henry will remain as the pin that holds together the World Shatter.

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On the Cosmopolitan Archipelago of Jahel, The 72 Old Gods reigned peacefully on the land for trillions of years before eventually passing away. Taking their vacant seats were The 72 New Gods, or as they came to be known, The 72 Mad Gods. The Mad Gods ruled on the land like tyrants and oppressed the people while also starting a war between the countless different ethnic groups on the Archipelago. In their passing they left the population with a semi-wasteland and brutal dynasties elected by them. The Ancient Godqueen could not bear to see such a sight and summoned a human from another world to unify and save the land, eventually leaving the legend of The Saintess Of Light

The story follows Darius "Ryo" Santillan, a young Filipino with the unique ability to mimic any skill, ability, or trait of hunters and monsters he observes. In addition to this rare talent, Ryo possesses a secret bloodline trait tied to shadows, granting him the ability to manipulate darkness in powerful and mysterious ways. Unbeknownst to him, his family's legacy is deeply entwined with an ancient shadow organization known as the Obsidian Order, which aims to dominate the world from behind the scenes. As Ryo embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his family's past, he finds himself caught between rival factions, monstrous adversaries, and his own inner demons. Along the way, he encounters allies and foes, some of whom hide deadly secrets of their own.

Di sebuah dunia yang dipenuhi dengan keajaiban dan kekuatan mistis, terdapat sebuah kerajaan yang dikenal sebagai Nusantara. Di sini, seni bela diri tidak hanya dianggap sebagai keterampilan fisik, tetapi juga sebagai manifestasi dari energi batin yang dalam.

Lydia Salavar, a spunky girl studying Fine Arts in college. She usuall her days studying for her next test or improving on her skills. But whi goes, you find her listening to music. Music is everything to her. But t artist that she loves the most is Yuna Park. She's pretty, smart, and kit music literally follows through Lydia's body. When Lydia figures out that Yuna is coming into town, she's one of the there for her meet and greet. While she turns the corner, she sees the on only. She helps her get away from the paparazzi. After so, Yuna sneaks a letter into Lydia's bra(somehow) with her phone number on it. Lydia freaks outs that a celebrity wants to get to know her and more than that. As the twos relationship grows a buds, the pains of her new lover being an idol rears it’s ugly head. The media wanting to circle her like a defenseless cat in a alleyway. But even after all of that, Lydia still wants her to be her idol!!

Wu Niu was born with a weak split soul and the inability to cultivate. Despite this, he works tirelessly to become as strong as he possibly can. This isn't a story about someone who is talented, lucky or anything of the sort. It is the story of a boy who constantly beats the odds stacked against him through sheer resolve and hard work. [My upload schedule should be anywhere from 1-7 chapters a week.] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cover Artwork: Dex_Draws You can find him at these places: https://twitter.com/DexYDraws https://t.co/prwOOqDI5Z?amp=1 https://ko-fi.com/dexdraws https://www.instagram.com/dex_draws/ https://t.co/6h8xea0wGE?amp=1 https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/19417558 Thank you very much for the commission!

[Warning: grotesque violence, excessive gore, r*pe, morally questionable content, and a protagonist who means well] A man spent 100,000 years in endless battle within an immaterial realm to be reincarnated into a fantasy world. Within that time he became an animal who knew nothing but war. He had forgotten who he was before and even forgot how to speak, but he gained a skill from 100,000 years of war; he gained Ultimate Experience.

A Xanxia loosely based on the entirety of the real world rather than just Asia. The world is largely inhospitable and full of monsters that can kill even the strongest of men. The story is focused on a boy named Mulad as he will become the apprentice of a seasoned veteran practitioner.