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In a world where time is a commodity and survival depends on leveling up, Alex is an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. After the tragic death of his sister, Alex joins the virtual world of ALBEKO, where players fight to survive in a harsh post-apocalyptic landscape. But when a glitch in the system grants Alex the mysterious powers of a Shade Master, his path to power is set in motion. Now armed with shadowy abilities no one has ever seen, Alex hides his true strength while gathering allies in the dangerous city of Starter. Joined by the fierce archer Betsy, the boisterous barbarian Drax, and the enigmatic paladin Luke, Alex begins his rise as the leader of the newly formed guild, CODE. But the road to dominance is treacherous, and the powerful guild Golden Fang will stop at nothing to maintain its control over the city. As Alex and his companions navigate political intrigue, deadly dungeons, and rival guilds, they must prepare for their ultimate goal: to ascend to the second floor of ALBEKO. But with every step they take, the mysterious entity known only as K watches from the shadows, waiting to reveal the truth that could change everything. Glitchborn: Rise of the First Floor is an epic LitRPG adventure filled with tactical combat, complex alliances, and a dark mystery lurking just beneath the surface. In this world, survival isn’t just about leveling up—it’s about rewriting the rules.

In a world without kindness, only the strong survive. Far from any known land, shrouded in fog, lies an ancient and isolated island—a place of breathtaking beauty and dark, hidden secrets. Towering, twisted trees reach toward the sky, their branches whispering with the wind. The shoreline glitters with light-blue waves, while eerie cries echo from the heart of the jungle. The island seems alive, a world unto itself, both alluring and dangerous.

The stark-naked, handsome, young man looked intently at a winged reptile creeping in front of him, His lips, closed tight since setting foot in this new realm, began to move as words echoed in the shadowy realm of awareness. "It has been determined that the leaders of the plan and all related individuals are dead, communication with Earth has been completely severed. Transitioning to autonomous operation mode. Updating log-in name to the fully planned 'Li Lin'. Given the current situation, autonomous task B4 is selected." The boy, now known as Li Lin, paused briefly, his voice taking on a chilling edge as if from the depths of hell. "Infiltrate and invade the low-level civilization, colonize it, Earthify it." The ultimate weapon in the form of a young man, in this magical alien world, sensed a familiar scent - war. And so, he continued his mission.

Tales of a modern man named Elias Hawke. Due to his desire of power and his crazy research he opens a portal to another world where he discovers 'mana' that is the basis of magic.. As an op character he is determined to be the most powerful person in the universe. He is caught up in a crazy fanatic cult that wants to summon the demon king in the new world thus his adventure of being the most powerful in the universe begins. He is determined not to be a hero nor the villain thus he hides his power in public.

Valerian, an outcast in his own home of Elyria, a celestial realm where immortal avians live, is anything but ordinary. Born from the forbidden union of a mortal man and an avian woman, Valerian is a half-breed, bearing the wings of an avian and the soul of a human. For this, he has been shunned his entire life. In Elyria, avians live eternally, their wings symbolize their divine nature. Valerian's mother, upon his birth, was banished to the mortal plane of Eldoria—a land teeming with diverse races and cultures. This punishment was not just for their union but because of a prophecy foretelling that a child born from such a forbidden bond would bring the end of times. Stripped of her celestial essence, Valerian’s mother was forced to live among mortals. Valerian grew up in isolation, his childhood marked by loneliness and fear. Seen as an omen, he was kept locked away, his every action scrutinized. Viewing Elyria as a prison, Valerian rebelled, hoping to be cast out and find freedom. Yet, no matter his actions, the avians refused to banish him, ignoring his desperate attempts to escape. Determined to break free, Valerian takes a drastic gamble that finally grants him his desired freedom, but at a steep price. Now that Valerian has become mortal, he faces a whole new set of challenges. Struggling with an identity crisis, he must discover who he truly is: a human, an avian, or something entirely different. The story delves into the rich and varied world of Eldoria, introducing a host of mortal residents such as elves, the fey, beastfolk, wizards and witches, dragons, and many more.

As the title says, the story of the first necromancer, telling how he created it, developed and used as he pleased

　　After Shi Ning, the girlfriend of the famous artist Shen Jingchu, left because of the plane accident, he watched Shi Ning's photos in the album every day, turning back to the previous chat records with Shi Ning, and the voice and photos in the album in just a few seconds were his only thoughts. Shi Ning liked bows before her death, and Shen Jingchu bought a lot of bows for her, and the bows have now become Shi Ning's relics. One day, Shen Jingchu woke up and found that he had traveled back in time and saw Shi Ning. If God gave him the opportunity to travel back in time, then he had to stop all accidents from happening. But no matter how Shen Jingchu prevents these accidents from happening, the accidents that have happened will continue to be repeated. And the time of the accident is much faster than before, and it feels like all accidents happen in advance, what is going on? He wants Shi Ning to be safe can he change his fate again?

“ You must level down to the rock bottom of hell”, a demonic voice said when he was summoned to the other side. Seth Johnson was 16 when he was sacrificed in a cleansing ritual organized by his parent’s cult, to find himself reincarnated and transmigrated to a new world that was already on the brink of extinction. People were divided by their magic power’s ranking to live in different regions and sat on ascending levels in the sky. Being born again as Isiah Duncan, the brother of Lucas Duncan the prodigy who brought the apocalypse to this world was confusing to him, he who had no powers to survive, until he was forced to level down instead of leveling up, using the diabolic core of magic instead of the divine one … --------------------------- Tags: reincarnation, transmigration,male lead, fantasy . Schedule : daily updates( 2 chaps/day). Chapter length: 1 k .sometimes more. The cover :the new cover is mine, I don't allow anyone to use it , it is made specifically for tgis webnovel. The characters in this cover are :Isiah Duncan and Eijar . -------------------- bonus chapters: 10 golden tickets: 01bonus chapters 50 golden tickets: 05 bonus chapters 100 golden tickets :10 bonus chapters -------------------------- Check out my other works: For male lead: *First Stygian Diviner: Apocalypse *I Brought Apocalypse:Villain's Supremacy For female lead: *I created the villain *The body we shared . -------- Follow me on instagram: isaac_black2013 Discord server :https://discord.gg/VNH4pKgyT3 ko-fi page : https://ko-fi.com/isaacblack

in a universe where shooting stars represent powerful systems, Wang Lei, a broken man living a life of despair, is chosen by the Cosmic System. With the promise of restoring his lost leg, Wang Lei must complete deadly missions, beginning with defeating a gang boss. But as he navigates the trials, he uncovers the dark secrets behind these celestial systems and faces a cosmic journey of survival and power...

IN THE WORLD OF THE WORLD OF HAX THE DWARFS WERE ONE OF THE FIRST RACES BUT AFTER TWO HUNDRED YEARS MANKIND WAS BORN THE HUMANS DID NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH OF ORCS AND THE MAGIC OF DRAGONS AND THE NUMBERS OF GOBLINS OR THE LONG LIFE OF THE ELVES ALL RACES LOOKED AT MANKIND AS SLAVES AND FOOD EXCEPT THE ELVES AND DWARFS DID NOT THEY SAW CAPACITY AND POTENTIAL FOR GREAT FATES AND TAUGHT HUMANS HOW TO CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY AND HOW TO FIGHT MANKIND RAISED FAST THEY KILLED THE STRONG ORCS AND THE MANY GOBLINS AND THE MAGIC DRAGONS AND MANKIND BECOME THE STRONGEST RACE IN THE TAO EMPEROR'S WORLD, AND THEY ENSLAVED OR EXPELLED ALL THE RACES FROM THE GREEN PLANS EVEN THEIR FORMER SAVERS THE DWARFS AND ELVES AFTER MANKIND EXPELLED THE RACES THE DWARFS LIVED IN THE DARK LANDS OF THE BONE FOREST AND THEY SWEAR TO NOT HELP ANY HUMAN TELL THEY DIE BUT MANKIND GREED KNOWS NO BOUNDS AND IT WILL NOT STOP TILL ALL IN THEIR WAY ARE THEIRS OR DESTROYED

Dive into the heartwarming tale of Hiroshi and Aiko, two high school students whose chance encounter in Kyoto's serene setting sparks an unexpected friendship. As they bond over their shared passion for chess at Aika High School, they navigate the pressures of academics and family expectations. Join them on a journey of camaraderie and self-discovery amidst the hushed corners of the school library, where every move on the chessboard brings them closer together

*Notice:* Updates will slow down temporarily due to exams. In a world where magic reigns, a 25-year-old mage, renowned for his exceptional prowess, fell victim to an untimely demise. But fate granted him a second chance. Reborn 5,000 years into the future, he vowed to surpass his former self. Determined to protect his loved ones, he embarked on a perilous journey to reclaim his lost power. Fortunately, the enigmatic Shinigami System stood by his side. With its cryptic guidance, he forged unbreakable bonds and unleashed devastating spells. Witness his epic ascent

In a world where gods and demons exist, only disaster awaits. Watch as two boys from opposite situations deal with the obstacles of life

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Being a high-school student, Agus' only goal was to get good grades and get into university. However, a teleportation accident brought him, his schoolmates, and his teachers to a different world. Transported into a dungeon in a magical world, he found himself in a cave dungeon, facing against monsters in a deadly battle of survival. What's worse, the people with him only seem to drag him down.

The story follows the journey of a young man in a world thousands of years after a great calamity that left only 15% of the global population as survivors. In order to curve extinction, the survivors became Guardians: beings that use Soul Arms and Magic as tools to fight the Nycerii and Darkpawn that almost brought about their destruction. Follow his story as he meets new friends, faces incredible dangers, uncovers hidden truths and ultimately discovers the source of all that began this strife.

"We always wanted to make contact with 'extraterrestrials'...we just weren't aware of the consequences…" First, contact. Then, conflict. When a curious Earth sends peacekeeping forces to observe a medieval civilization on a sister-like planet called Roana, their diplomatic mission takes a startling twist with every bizarre revelation. But when they land on Roana to verify the existence of magic and establish relations with the only other intelligent beings in a cold, lonely universe, the UN peacekeepers have no idea they’ve just opened Pandora’s box, ensnaring them in a war that will rattle all worlds. After all, this strange planet’s gods have powers that defy science—on an almighty scale. As secrets and conspiracies abound amongst the peacekeepers and the natives, it’s up to Bravo Company to unravel the mysteries of this world and establish allies—before the situation spirals into chaos. +++++ Above Eden: Of Science, Magic, and Gods is a bold science-fantasy blending first-contact sci-fi and medieval fantasy, featuring an alien planet home to a feudal empire, magic, and unfamiliar deities. With epic battles, military might, and extraordinary powers, join Captain Jonathan Moore on a dangerous journey across the universe to face down the divine.

WARNING WARNING!! THIS BOOK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. {WSA ENTRY..} Orpheus was once a young vampire, born into a family of vampires who turned him into a werewolf through the use of black magic. This transformation created a battle within him as vampires and werewolves because of a deep-seated enmity towards each other. Orpheus struggled with this duality for thousands of years and eventually learned to live with his newfound self. However, this transformation left him ruthless and cold, instilling fear in people who worked for him. Despite his fearsome reputation, there was one exception - Camilla Grande. Camilla was a young woman in her twenties who lost her parents in a devastating car accident when she was just eighteen. She had to give up her dreams of pursuing a degree and a career in dancing to start working. However, her lack of a degree made it difficult for her to find a job in a regular office. One day, while wandering the streets, she overheard someone talking about a luxurious mansion on the other side of town that needed a housekeeper. The previous staff who worked there either got fired or left on their own accord, and no one could tell a complete story about the mysteries of that house. Camilla was about to dismiss the thought, but when she heard the amount they were offering to pay, she decided to apply. Little did she know that her decision to work at that mansion would change her life forever.

[Book will resume soon.] "Princess?" A young man entered the dimly lit room. "I'm not a fucking princess! Get this in your fucking head, dumb bastard! And tell this to the rest of these crazy family members! Lemme get outta here!" She yelled while twisting around her wrist, trying to get off the ropes that were holding her back from throwing a punch at these people who kept visiting her one by one. Her so-called family. "But YOU ARE a princess." Yuden amplified the fact that she was indeed Princess Zahra. The young man smiled softly at her although the smile didn't reach his eyes. His eyes were just cold yet they had some sort of fire in them that might as well burn the person in front just by his gaze. "Should I untie you? You seem in pain," he walked closer to her. "Ha! Do you even know what pain is? Pain is you, your whole bullshit, this house, these people!" "I didn't allow you to be so rude, Princess Zahra," Yuden's eyebrows furrowed, his smile fading. Synopsis: Tiana's idyllic life as a nomad is shattered when she arrives at the capital, she is declared to be the missing princess of Averlyon! Thrown into the glamour and wealth of the royal palace, she soon realizes that something dark lurks underneath the pretty smiles and graceful curtsies. As she struggles to come to terms with her new identity, her old life seems to call her back. Years after Tiana’s disappearance, Crown Prince Yuden is still waiting for her. However, he can no longer ignore his duty. He finally agrees to marry her younger sister Layla to secure the alliance between Averlyon and Yurania. As he prepares to slip the ring on Layla's finger, a man appears and announces that the princess has been found! Although Yuden found his long lost fiancée, she was nothing like what he expected her to have become! [Webnovel Spirity Awards 2024 Entry] ONLY 18+: Violence, triggers, and disturbing scenes (No rape). A happy ending guaranteed! Don’t forget to support for more chapter release!

Follow Frey, a typical nobody in our present world. As he experience his daily life blast away, never to return the same. Technology fades as magical skills claims its place. Being the first to ever come in contact with mana, and thereby obtain a skill, he will get a head start. To face the troubles awaiting in a changing world. He will journey to the far side of the earth, searching for his reason to live.

A mourning teenager finds a mysterious app on her phone that can cause massive chaos and destruction of all kinds. She soon discovers that she has to use the app in 3 days or she dies. Will curiosity turn into an obsession? Will she want to change her world or destroy it?

A Boring Life. Mundane. Corny. Cheesy. Secrets. Repeat. And... That's it.

I was a mermaid who had been rescued by the Prince of Neonpolis's Social Elite when I was stranded. On the day I wasengaged to Conrad, his youthful first love had returned to thecountry. She had per...

After a one night stand with a bartender, Jillian St Clair found the same man in his office the next day, with many thoughts running through his head, he directly grabbed him and asked if the payment for last night wasn't enough, only to meet the shocked face of his assistant and then he seemed to realize he was supposed to have a meeting with a french man today. What was his name again?

Once, humanity had learned about all the secrets the world had to offer. Phenomena, consciousness, justice, morality, conviction, and the soul were all understood allowing society to reach a pinnacle of mortality. However, the ambition of humanity was too much. When trying to understand their only God, he pushed humanity back into the dark ages, reverting all knowledge and their technology to the ground. However, humanity had retained one thing from their encounter with God, "Jades", gems formed out of understanding and allowed the supernatural into the hands of those who pursued absolute knowledge. *** Science is absolute. Science is the future. All but for Xander, someone who has been pitied his entire life because of his red eyes that shine an ominous light on his future. But he has lived a comfortable life with his sister River in the outskirts of the kingdom. But all it takes is one horrible day to turn everything around. This is the journey to understand the world around him. The only science available to the tragedy will either save what he treasures most, or be the sole witness to his world's fall. *** I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

We follow the story of our new protagonist Leonard Storm as he continues his goal to find the cure to humanities sickness the "nuclei" his journey is filled with obstacles with individuals who want to stand is way, fortunately he has gained allies to stand beside him on this journey

Afraid of the light, addicted to blood, and immortal… When Ke Lin transmigrated to this world, he realized that he seemed to fit all the characteristics of vampires. But the problem is, he couldn’t find any records about vampires in this world! Could it be that he is the first-ever vampire in this world? He had no predecessors to guide him. And there was no system to help him. In order to understand the powers and limitations of vampires in this world, Ke Lin had no choice but conduct experiments on himself and observe the reactions of his body: [Under direct sunlight, power levels decreased by 30%] [Throat, heart, and brain are no longer fatal weaknesses] [Ordinary foods will no longer satiate hunger, only blood can restore stamina] [Holy water… wait what? Who fed me holy water!!!

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