Margaret Atwood Dystopian

In a dystopian world dominated by the Screen, the Jeffersons' tranquil life shatters when Mammon, a malevolent force, introduces a captivating device. Family members succumb to its allure, except James. Armed with knowledge, he confronts Mammon, breaking the Screen's influence. The family learns a crucial lesson about the dangers of unchecked desires and technology's seduction, rebuilding their lives with newfound balance. Mammon and His Screen become a cautionary tale in their ongoing quest.

Nin-Ran-Gi is a futuristic dystopian world plagued by rampant crime, including drugs, human trafficking, murder, kidnapping, and even worse atrocities. Vicious outlaws and criminal mastermind groups known as Sinners cause widespread destruction and devastation in society. These criminals have committed countless massacres, driving the world into crisis. Although the Special Security Counter Bureau Force (SSCBF) managed to curb the outlaw threat, the situation has only worsened, leaving people unsafe in their cities. Agent-90, a notorious and highly skilled assassin, steps forward to eliminate the outlaws and Sinners who threaten the government and society. *Disclaimer: The title has been changed because the title "Hitman: Monster" have different variation books and series. So sorry for late to notify

Nobody thought the end of the world as they knew it would come like this. In a dystopian future, 95% of the population was sent to another universe, one resembling the game Jack had played, "Elder Heir Online'. He would've normally enjoyed such an opportunity, but the company 'DiveCore', from his real world, came along. As long as any of them breathed, his revenge wouldn't be complete. Using his knowledge of the game, and willingness to go through the worst to exact vengeance, he will slowly become what he avoided when he played the game in the real world: a villain. GUYS. If you ever see grammatical mistakes, typos, words clearly missing etc. FEEL FREE TO CORRECT ME. I will never hold it against you, rather, I'll thank you! Despite all my efforts, mistakes will get through, but with your help, we can make it better, one mistake at a time. If you have comments, complaints or want to discuss something feel free to use my email or join the discord server! https://discord.gg/7N8wrYCjzN TheAbyssWritesBack@gmail.com

An ordinary man is unexpectedly transported to a dystopian future, where he must navigate a dangerous world and discover the truth about his newfound abilities in order to prevent a looming threat to humanity.

Luciel Ashford was a powerful vampire hunter who fought for humanity's survival in a dystopian world that was being overrun by supernatural creatures. After being sent on a simple mission to eradicate a vampire nest that appeared near one of the human colonies, no one expected one of the most powerful beings to appear - the vampire king, Alukah. In a big showdown that was thought to be the start of a new era, Luciel faced off against Alukah. Luciel won the battle but at a price. That night marked the fall of humanity's hero. Discriminated and hunted by the humans he fought for, he is going to answer their call for help once more to protect the people he cares about. Torn between the two worlds, he is going to climb back to the top, forging his own path while still trying to keep his morals intact. "Well, I have a message for you, god. Screw you!!! ~~~~~ Update schedule: • 9am UTC +2 • 1-2 chapters per day • Uploading between 1500-3000 words daily! • 50 powerstones = 5 bonus chapters! _______________ DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. It is not intended to be offensive towards any kind of people, group, religion, culture, country, etc. Any possible resemblance in the book to other people or other pieces of work is a pure coincidence. The novel is written using only my imagination.

This is the story of a former human transformed by powers beyond her imagination. Her world was turned upside down on a fateful day when ominous red letters scarred the sky, delivering a cryptic message: "I will make you pay. With your lyrics, with your songs." These words embodied the long-repressed fury and desire for revenge of a fading idol. Once beloved, she had been cast aside after losing the popularity she once cherished. Desperate and frustrated, she found herself tempted by a mysterious black letter, a decision that would lead her down a path from which there was no return. Following the letter's strange instructions, she unearthed an ancient artifact—unaware it held a malevolent force eager to twist her anguish into reality. When the artifact was activated, it unleashed a powerful entity, known only as the Amazing Magician. With her arrival, the world changed overnight. Now, the simple act of singing a song could transport a person into a parallel reality—one where the lyrics are reinterpreted in the most sadistic and nightmarish way possible. The only way to escape is to decipher the new meaning of the lyrics and "solve" the story they've created. Chaos soon followed. Sweet, innocent songs turned into horrific traps. A simple lyric like "I'll give you my heart" could lead to literal, gruesome outcomes. Bloodshed, mutations, bizarre entities, and strange new races emerged, all reshaping the world in a twisted revolution. In this dystopian landscape, a new breed of idols arises, banding together to face the horrors unleashed. Singing is no longer about entertaining an audience—it’s about survival, outsmarting the system, and navigating the dark, alternate realities spawned by their music. Author's Note: This novel is inspired by an RPG character I once created and played. I’ve since adapted her tale into a novel, and I would like to thank WokgranX, who crafted the world where Kurohime’s story began.

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.

Azmel were just an average hardworking handyman, but due to some absurd accidents, he fell to his death, to his knowledge of course. But for some unknown reason his life didn't end there, instead he find himself woke up in entirely different world, a dystopian fantasy world, who's it's own civilizations has brought doom upon itself. Blue Wall, a world of deadly seas, and bizarre custom, tradition and way of life, where pure water and food are equivalent to the price of a human life. ______________________________________________________________ Friendly advice, If you didn't like HAREM, MILF, UNBALANCE SOCIETY, SEX SCENES, MATURE AND NOT SO HERO LIKE LEAD...just don't read this, IT will offend you. P/S. My Grammar...just let it be, i try my best but I'm not that clever or even well educated. also my sex scene...please be easy on me...i mean it's a steamy part..just read it, imagine a little bit and let it go..just keep the comment to yourself..Please. Chapter Update: 30per month. 1/day do add to your library, gifts are welcome~

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

What once was a planet, filled with lush green forests and colorful flower fields, now have been overrun by robots from outer space. With all of the humanity gone, can a single human survive in this dystopian urban future?

Dive into a dystopian world in 2145, where brilliant scientist Elionna Matheris fights to save a dying planet. Amid deadly sabotage threatening her groundbreaking research, her fragile marriage to her disfigured husband, Rai Vexaris Kaelion, hangs by a thread. Dark secrets threaten to tear them apart further. Rai, who has lost one hand and half of his face, relies on a mask for survival. He has also lost his title as baron due to political turmoil. Society views him as ugly and monstrous, believing that Eli, as a duke’s daughter, married him only out of pity. Believing himself to be merely a replacement for Eli’s lost love, Adrian Ashford, Rai asks for a divorce. However, their fragile bond is further tested by a dark secret: Rai is revealed to be an organic mutant, and Eli discovers she is pregnant. In a world on the brink of collapse, can they find common ground before everything falls apart? Can they defy destiny and find their way back to each other, or will the shadows of their past consume them?

This is the story of a boy named Jessup Grove. Jessup was born as the grandson of King Grove but Jessup has a secret, he is not from this world, but rather from a dystopian version of earth. His greatest fear is being found out and cast away or even executed for stealing the body of an innocent baby buy. Unlike most stories of the protagonist being reborn to be on top Jessup has to come to terms with the fact that his own grandfather is the immortal King progenitor and he will never have the potential of rising to the top. Will he become a victim to his families wrath or will his grandfather put him on his own path to being a king of a new land.

In the dystopian mega-city of Nexus Prime, culture was split between magic and technology. Vaelin Neonblast, a teenager, stumbles upon affairs between two secretive sects - Omicron and The Dreamweavers - which he found himself to be deeply rooted in it all. Alongside a sorceress and a technomancer, they strive to preserve the fragile equilibrium between magic and technology. Oblivious to the lurking menace of Vexra - a sinister AI, Vaelin becomes entangled in a web of cryptic murders intertwined with his past as a fallen blade. As their haunting pasts collide, a breathtaking romance emerges at an inappropriate juncture of his life, weaving him through a perilous labyrinth of cybernetic abominations, sinister techno-wizards and arcane magic. After an unfortunate uncounter with The Dreamweavers, he is greeted by an unusual phenomenon - a holographic screen... [CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have been granted THE SAMURAI SYSTEM.] In a heart-pounding fusion of spells and circuits, they confront Vexra, knowing that the fate of Nexus Prime and the world at large hangs in the balance.

Set in a dystopian future, Earth's central capital, the vibrant city of Riftshade, is a cesspool of crime and violence. With Earth's government focussed on defending the planet against spatial rifts, rather than governing, the people are largely left to their own devices. To make matters worse, society is suffering from a rift between two rival ideologies of personal advancement: Cybers and Mystics. In the midst of all of this, a boy lives under the tyranny and cruel games of his father, a powerful figure in one of the city's criminal syndicates. Intelligent and ruthless, this boy seeks to forge his own path and take revenge on his father. Finally, he gets his chance when others scheme to get control of the powers lying dormant in his genes. Can he use their schemes to his advantage, and take power into his own hands? How will he use the powers of sin? This story is about his rise to become the Lord of Runes, and it starts on the day he met Luna... *** I gave it both anti-hero and villain tags because, while my MC is an anti-hero in that he searched for personal revenge and freedom, he eventually will start to lean more towards villain/anti-villain behaviour. No NTR No Yuri Public release schedule: tuesday, friday, sunday. Find daily releases, more chapters, and bonus chapters on Ream and P.atreon :) Ream: https://reamstories.com/frostypaws P.atreon: https://patreon.com/FrostyPaws

Ethan Cross is a bank teller who feels stuck in a dull life and wants more. His life changes drastically when a violent robbery leaves him unconscious. He wakes up in a strange, dystopian world. A voice tells him that he has been chosen to use the Anime Villain Summoning System. This power lets him summon anime villains from different dimensions, but it comes with a high price: his family is no longer in his memory. As Ethan struggles with this new reality, he summons his first villain, Johan Liebert, and receives a task: he must make Johan attract the attention of Nick Fury. If he fails, he will lose his empathy. Ethan soon realizes he is trapped in a dark game where each action demands a sacrifice.

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In a world where power is everything, Elric Drayven is born with nothing. As an orphan in the dystopian sub-cities of the United Astralon, Elric has learned one harsh truth—only the strong survive. His parents were slaughtered in front of him, and the gang that left him blind in one eye didn't expect him to make it. But Elric survived, vowing to never be weak again. Now, the Talent Awakening Ceremony is approaching, a rite of passage where each child’s soul reveals their true potential. Those who awaken powerful Talents rise to become Awakened, the elite warriors who defend humanity in a solar system overrun by mystical races and colossal beasts. Those who awaken weak Talents? They're cast aside—forgotten. But Elric has a secret. Hidden within him is the Creation System, a mysterious ability that allows him to create anything—abilities, weapons, techniques, and even living beings—for a price. He starts with nothing, a mere F-rank Talent, but with this system, Elric has the power to reshape his destiny. As Elric uncovers the true potential of his Creation System, he begins to realize that the enemies he faces are far greater than anything he imagined. The demons, dragons, and otherworldly races that stalk the planets are just the beginning. Secrets buried in the stars hint at a threat far more terrifying—and a power that could destroy not only Earth but the entire solar system. But there’s a catch. The system comes with a price, and every creation costs him dearly. As he grows stronger, so does the hunger inside him. How far is Elric willing to go to become the most powerful being in existence? Will he be consumed by the very system that gives him strength, or will he rise above it to become the force that changes the world forever? In a world where the strong devour the weak, will Elric become a hunter... or the hunted?

Synopsis: The story follows Tellius Warfield's and Sarah Lawson's renegade crew aboard the dropship Wings of Eos as they try to survive and make a living in a dystopian universe ruled by corporations from the shadows. Twelve years ago, Warfield and Lawson had become war heroes through their heroic sacrifice on Thermopoly-6. Sadly, the war they had fought was lost, and the Universal Central Government (UCG) has since then become a hollowed-out husk. The soldiers' corpses were sold off to pay for the corporations' reparations. Now, twelve years later, Sarah, now a legendary mercenary known as the Widow, was able to retrieve Tellius's brain and revive him in the cyborg body and the Lazarus-System. Reunited, they encounter other fellow mercenaries, power-hungry corporate executives, disillusioned veterans, agents of the morally corrupted UCG, and various other friends and foes as they travel the universe in search of their next paycheck. ____________________________________ *Dystopian Setting.* *Gory futuristic fights.* *No Harem but a female lead that can take on the appearance of others.* *Chaotic Romance.* ____________________________________ Chapter length: >2500 words New Chapter Releases on Wattpad. Cover based on Adam Smasher Art by PixAI Trained LoRA from MadPax.

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

In today's dystopian world, regret is the number one leading factor behind the creation of fantasy. For a bundle of regrets such as Mark, fantasy was a place where he could choose. And choice was a liberty he never seemed to have. Abused and controlled. Just a sacrificial pawn in another man's game. He absolutely loathed it. But in the very bitter end of his drone-like life, he was given a choice. "Remember that novel you read a few years back, all while cursing it in every chapter's comments?" "...Yeah?" "Well, that was my world..." "Oh..." Mark was given the choice to transmigrate. To right his wrongs; a second chance to live a fulfilling life. But there was always a catch. Mark would never truly be free of bondage. It was up to him to snap the chains of Authority. And in his wake, there would be Anarchy. ────── If you love extra stories, I think you'll really like this. Because I love extra stories! But with all their issues and faults, I felt I could do much better. Updates will be daily, 1-2 chapters a day. English is in fact my first language! Therefore, grammatical errors are unacceptable! Don't settle for less. I frequently go back to re-edit my chapters to ensure that my story is quality. Unfortunately, that wipes out the paragraph comments and may cause a disconnect if you’re caught up as I end up retconning stuff you’ve already read :P This is just my somewhat meta (and mostly subversive) take on the 'Extra' genre of transmigration stories. I'm having a blast writing it so far, and I hope that leaks into the writing and overall plot decisions for you all to eat up. No Harem. Single FL. The Anarchy part of the title will take a bit to get to since I want progression and development to feel natural and earned. Or it may end up being irrelevant to the story, I’ll have to see when I get deeper in, just keeping it real Despite the loose tone of the story, I'm really picky about what I write, and I really try to ensure that what I'm putting out is quality. If you think I'm being a lazy bastard or if there are any glaring issues with my story, please please please leave a comment.

In a dystopian cyberpunk future in the year 2093 where humanity has been twisted by the ambitions of the few, Jenn stands as an anomaly. He was born perfect—an embryo designed for immortality, the ideal subject for the Chaos Project, a dark experiment aimed at creating a new breed of superhumans. The virus implanted in him should have made him the ultimate weapon—stronger, faster, smarter, immune to disease, and ultimately controllable. But Jenn wasn't like the others. His parents were murdered to keep the project's secrets buried, and Jenn—thought to have disappeared—emerged more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. The virus that enslaved others only made him stronger, and unlike the rest, Jenn can't be controlled. Ten times more powerful than 70% of the victims hunting him, Jenn has become a ghost in the system, a rogue force on the loose. His mission? Vengeance. Jenn has no interest in alliances, not even with a group of highly-trained cyber-assassins who share his hatred for the architects of the Chaos Project. Allies or enemies, it makes no difference to him. Vengeance is a solitary pursuit, and anyone who stands in his way, friend or foe, risks being consumed by the fires he plans to ignite. In Jenn's eyes, the world is already broken. And someone—whether it's the scientists who created him, the hunters sent to kill him, or the assassins who might want to join him—has to die.

Dive into a new universe of a dystopian matriarchal world. Our protagonist is a teenage boy from Earth who got isekaied into a land where women had become the great powers that controls everything - even men. What happens when women no longer need men?

Akiar, a high school boy, died in an accident got reincarnated into a dystopian world. Enjoys hai story to change this world.

if you love dramas,you'll love this. "My beautiful Margaret," Lewis uttered, his palm grazing my cheek. His eyes bore into mine, a mixture of sorrow and regret. "At least you used to look beautiful before we got married." His words hung in the air, heavy with disappointment. The room seemed to close in on me, the walls suffocating. What had happened to us? Was our love merely a facade, a beautiful lie? "I am in love with Ariana," Lewis confessed, his voice barely audible. "We've been together for a long time, and it's her my heart now yearns for." My heart clenched. Ariana—my best friend. The revelation struck me like a lightning bolt. How had I missed the signs? How had our love unraveled so completely? I sank to my knees, tears streaming down my face. The pain was unbearable, a raw ache that threatened to consume me. Lewis sighed, the sound echoing through the room, and then he walked away. In that moment, my world shattered. Love had betrayed me, and friendship had crumbled. I was left with nothing but the remnants of a broken heart, wondering if any of it had ever been real.

In the dystopian landscape of Silverton City, Ronnie Carper and Clyde Barren find themselves ensnared in a brutal struggle for survival. In the five boroughs of Silverton City, amidst the decay of society in 2020, their criminal exploits lead them into the clutches of the merciless Brickstyn mob, plunging them deeper into their hell. But their already insufficient existence is further threatened by the Silverton Terrorism and Criminal Apprehension Unit (TCAU). As the STAU closes in on the crime families, Ronnie and Clyde face a harrowing choice: cling to their fragile loyalty or betray each other in a bid for survival.

Capitolo 1 Lady Isadora, un'affascinante giovane aristocratica, passeggiava nel giardino di Kensington, circondata da aiuole fiorite e alberi secolari. Il sole del pomeriggio filtrava tra le foglie, creando un gioco di ombre sul sentiero. Isadora amava quel luogo; era il suo rifugio segreto, dove poteva sognare e riflettere lontano dagli sguardi curiosi della sua famiglia. Ma oggi, la sua mente era occupata da pensieri contrastanti. Da un lato c'era Lord Nicholas, un giovane affascinante con un sorriso disarmante e un'intelligenza acuta. Dall'altro, c'era Hastings, il potente duca di Waverley, noto per la sua determinazione e il suo carattere tenace. Entrambi erano su pretendenti, entrambi avevano catturato la sua attenzione. “Isadora!” chiamò una voce, interrompendo i suoi pensieri. Era Lady Margaret, la sua migliore amica, con un'espressione vivace sul volto. “Ho sentito voci di un ballo a palazzo la prossima settimana. Dovremmo andarci!” “Un ballo?” rispose Isadora, i suoi occhi brillavano di curiosità. “Senza dubbio, sarà l’occasione perfetta per incontrare Lord Nicholas e il duca.” Margaret, divisa tra l'eccitazione e la preoccupazione, smise di camminare. “Spero che tu non scelga Hastings. È affascinante, ma è anche molto ambizioso. Potrebbe non essere il partito giusto per te.” Isadora sorrise, ma il suo cuore batteva forte. “Nicholas è un gentiluomo, ma c’è qualcosa in Hastings che mi attrae; la sua forza, la sua presenza… è difficile da spiegare. Ma come posso scegliere, quando entrambi gli uomini sembrano interessati a me?” Lady Margaret, prendendo la mano di Isadora, lo fece con affetto. “Ricorda, cara amica, che non è solo il tuo cuore a dover decidere, ma anche la tua mente. Ascolta ciò che senti veramente.” Mentre le due ragazze si allontanavano verso casa, Isadora sentì un misto di emozione e incertezza. La danza tra il dovere e il desiderio era appena cominciata.*

Wilson, a man seeking true love, decides to pretend he is blind, hoping that in his vulnerability, someone will love him for who he truly is, rather than for appearances. His plan is tested when he meets Esther, his mother Margaret’s loyal and caring personal assistant. Drawn to Esther’s kindness and sincerity, Wilson's heart begins to soften, but his deception becomes a growing weight on his conscience. As their relationship blossoms, Wilson wrestles with the dilemma of revealing the truth to Esther, fearing it might destroy the bond they’ve built. Meanwhile, Esther has her own journey—balancing her career, navigating family responsibilities, and confronting the emotional baggage of her past. Their love story unfolds alongside friendships with close confidants like Ruby, Saffy, Mick, and Sam, who provide support, wisdom, and humor. Over time, Wilson confesses his secret, bracing for Esther's reaction. Her response, while initially filled with hurt, ultimately reflects her deep understanding of love and forgiveness. Their connection deepens, and they decide to build a future together, filled with authenticity, growth, and mutual support. Their journey takes them through the joys and challenges of marriage, parenthood, and career ambitions. As they raise their children, they face new obstacles but always find their way back to one another. Surrounded by close friends and family, Wilson and Esther create a life rich with meaning, memories, and unwavering love. Throughout the years, Wilson’s pretending evolves into a lesson about the power of truth, vulnerability, and the importance of seeing—and being seen—for who one truly is. Their story is a testament to the enduring strength of love, resilience, and the beauty of finding one’s soulmate in the most unexpected ways.

The rapture came. The gates of hell swung open, and from them, demons and beasts flooded the world, feasting on the blood of humans and dragging their souls back into the abyss. In the slums of a crumbling dystopian world, a young boy, hungry and desperate to survive, finds himself as a chosen, one of few ordained by the gods to resist the onslaught of demons. However, more than this, is a past engraved into his soul—a fallen angel cast out from heaven for challenging the gods and opposing celestials. How far will he go to regain what he lost? And when the devil calls, will he answer? ------------ __________ Name: Lucian  Sponsors: The Almighty, Lucifer Morningstar  Holy Core: Dormant  Demonic Core: Infernal 1 [1/25 souls required for next tier advance]  Memory: 0.00999% recovered  __________ __________ Holy Core Skills: - Threads of Existence (???) Demonic Core Skills: - Bloodlust (Basic) __________