House Of Echoes

It's the year 1685, and a young scavenger named Thomas Edward is tired of being weak and unable to help his teammates. In a fit of rage, he breaks into a forbidden library and steals a book. He would copy one of the rituals in the book, causing him to be teleported across the world to a castle. He would meet a mysterious man who would show him a side of the world he had never seen before.

When the world ended, Gareth Hargrove wasn’t taken. Everyone else—his wife, his children, his friends—were Integrated. Threaded into a System that swallowed humanity in a single heartbeat. But the code rejected Gareth. Now alone in a glitched, biomechanical wasteland the System calls Nullspace, he’s hunted by broken echoes of the people he loves, haunted by the memory of their last moments, and followed by the only companion the System failed to overwrite: a cat-shaped glitch called Patch. In Place of Echoes is a dark LitRPG/System Apocalypse story blending glitch horror, psychological survival, and emergent system mechanics. It’s about memory, recursion, and what it means to matter in a world that erased you. No chosen ones. No cheat skills. Just a broken man, a broken world, and a System that wants him corrected.

A journalist who didn't know what he was getting into... until he foolishly discovered it.

Looking back, maybe it wasn’t all that bad. Sometimes I wonder if life would’ve been better if Eliza and I had never discovered the truth. Maybe that’s selfish. But we might’ve been happier— or at least, that’s what I like to believe. Magic is a mystery. Even now, no one truly understands it. It flows through the world, choosing its own vessels. And once it touches you, it never lets go. I wish that was all I had to tell you. But my story is darker— filled with mystery, sacrifice, and loss. My name is Maddox. And we should’ve never left the orphanage. But what choice did we have?

Prolog – Disconnect Kaelen Marek war kein Held. Zumindest nicht in der echten Welt. Er war ein durchschnittlicher Spieler mit überdurchschnittlichem Ehrgeiz – einer von denen, die in MMOs mehr fanden als nur Level und Loot. Für ihn war Azuria Online kein Spiel. Es war Zuflucht. Freiheit. Eine zweite Heimat. Sein Charakter, Zeyron, war legendär unter den Folianten – diese rare DoT-Klasse, die kaum jemand verstand, geschweige denn meistern konnte. Aber Kael hatte sie perfektioniert. Er hatte sich mit Taktiken, Builds und Raidstrategien in Foren einen Namen gemacht. Doch außerhalb des Spiels kannte ihn niemand. Und das war okay. An diesem Abend loggte er sich ein wie immer. Routine. Headset auf, Fenster zu, Serverliste laden, Einloggen. > „Willkommen zurück, Zeyron.“ Ein letzter Login. Der Patch „Echoes of Azuria“ war live – das angeblich letzte große Story-Update, bevor das Spiel in Wartung gehen sollte. Niemand wusste, was passieren würde. Viele vermuteten einen Neustart. Andere einen Softwipe. Einige sprachen von Event-Endbossen, von Story-Finalen, von Geheimnissen. Kael war vorbereitet. Er hatte Getränke, Snacks, und sein Planbuch aufgeschlagen. Doch was dann kam … … war kein Patch. Es war ein Schluckauf in der Realität. Ein einziger Frameverlust – und dann: Stille. Der Bildschirm flackerte. Und dann war er weg. Nicht ausgeloggt. Nicht abgeschmiert. Er war verschwunden. Als er die Augen öffnete, war Azuria nicht länger eine Spielwelt. Es war alles, was blieb.

In the rain-slicked, gaslit city of Dunholm, the dead do not rest easy—and for Cædmon, they do not rest at all. As the city’s official Echo-Walker, he is a man blessed and cursed with the ability to step into a corpse's final moments to witness the truth of their demise. It is a grim art that has cost him his peace, staining his soul with the phantom pains and sorrows of the departed. When he is summoned to the scene of a seemingly simple murder, he uncovers a crime that is too clean, too perfect. His investigation reveals an impossible truth: he is hunting not just a killer, but a conspiracy of "Scriveners," shadowy figures who can forge memories and rewrite a soul's final testament. Now, an outcast from the very law he served, Cædmon must hunt a conspiracy that the world doesn't believe exists. His only allies are the ghosts of the dead themselves. But in a world where memory can be a weapon, how can you trust the truth, even when it comes from beyond the grave?

He had seen every future—and in all of them, he died. No matter how strong he became, the end was always the same: silence, erasure, and a name lost to time. But when all paths end in death, he chooses the unthinkable—to vanish from fate itself. He sacrifices his body, his history, and every thread connecting him to this world. With only a strange, shifting Rune as his guide, he prepares to be reborn—unseen, unknown, and untouched by the past. He does not seek salvation. He seeks a beginning the world was never meant to witness.

Raven ,the illegitimate son of Arch-Duke Elliot Lionheart, has always been an outcast. Born to a mistress, Raven faces disdain and rejection from many, including his own family. Despite his noble lineage, he's deemed useless by his father due to his lack of talent in swordsmanship. One fateful day, Raven's life takes a drastic turn when he's attacked by bandits while gathering firewood. Left for dead, he's saved by a mysterious boy who appears out of nowhere. The boy administers a strange silver liquid to Raven's battered body and utters a cryptic phrase: "Don't die." As Raven awakens in a healing house, he's left with more questions than answers. What was the silver liquid, and how did it affect him? Who was the mysterious boy, and why did he intervene? With his body feeling stronger and more resilient, Raven sets out to uncover the truth about his encounter and his own destiny.

If you’re looking for another cheerful power fantasy where the hero rises, wins hearts, and saves the world with plot armor so thick it could stop a meteor with just a tiny finger then stop this isn’t that story. This is not a tale of hope. This is a tale of Dead. In a decaying multiverse governed by the Samsara of Creation and Destruction, worlds collapse, merge, and bleed into each other. The strong don’t always survive. The kind rarely thrive. And fate… fate is just a prettier word for torment it the synonym of suffering. As forgotten worlds rot and monstrous truths crawl from the void, Nine divine houses tighten their grip on what remains in their hands. The shrines lie. The Seeker System watches. The gates open, not as miracles—but as warnings. Behind each one lies a trial. A silence. A scream. A dead end. If you're tired of pretty lies and want a world that hurts, one that haunts, one that speaks to the part of you that knows not all stories end with salvation— Then step inside. But don't expect to leave whole.

Before we begin: Read Chapter 0 in Volume 0. Thats the place where its explained why its important to hit our goals. 10 collections & 15 PowerStones = new chapter!!! Chapter 40 is out. Counter restarted. We did the PS, now the Collections for a new chapter!! Thanks for your support—I hope you all are loving the story Current progress: • Collections: 8/10 • Power Stones: 83/15 ✅ If we don’t hit today’s goal, we’ll push again tomorrow till we do reach our goal. Once we reach the goal, a new chapter will go live and the counter resets. Can’t wait to dive back into the action with you all! Now the Sypnosis. A world where the veil between reality and nightmare has shattered, monsters now prowl the streets of Tokyo after sundown. Humanity’s last line of defense lies with the Nightguard Corps—an elite force trained to fight back the horrors that emerge in the darkness. Divided into five powerful divisions, each unit faces death nightly to preserve the fragile peace of the waking world. Lucien, a mysterious teenager who first was a homeless orphan from the age of 3 now is gifted with divine powers by the Creator of Gods. He is told that he is the vessel for the God of Vengeance. He finds himself dragged into this war after barely surviving a monster attack. Taken in by the Nightguard Corps, he endures brutal training, deadly trials, and soul-shattering tests of character. But even after surviving the legendary Death Trial—a fight to the death against a monstrous abomination no one has ever lived through—Lucien is denied his rightful place. Only through the loyalty of newfound friends and a second chance at fate does Lucien rise again. Now a full-fledged member of Division Five—a small but growing squad consisting of Rylen, Jason, Emiluna, and himself—Lucien begins his new life among comrades who treat him like family. With each passing mission, his power evolves—telekinesis, superhuman strength, mental perception, and the mysterious divine force known as Purgeflame—a holy fire that burns through corruption itself. But peace is short-lived. Haunted by the power inside him and hunted by the beings beyond comprehension, Lucien must face not only the monsters outside—but the ones buried deep within himself. Because the truth is clear: Lucien wasn’t just chosen by a god. He may have been created to kill them. Average words are around 1.8k to 2k. First chapters are a bit shorter but it will get longer over time Also i do upload this on https://www.royalroad.com/profile/738816/fictions. and on patreon for exclusieve chapters that are not yet released in here. https://patreon.com/RaminAhmed and my paypal if you feel like donating any amount that you feel comfortable with. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G79JCMKXCFN7G also have a WIki fandom https://echoes-of-infinite.fandom.com/wiki/Echoes_of_Infinite_Wiki Echoes of Infinite Wiki

Nach dem mysteriösen Tod seiner kleinen Schwester wird Haruki von einer übernatürlichen Kraft an einen fremden Ort gerufen – gemeinsam mit sechs anderen Jugendlichen, die alle Farben von Nebel bei Todesfällen erlebt haben. Dort begegnen sie Erwin, dem letzten Überlebenden einer vergessenen Rasse: den Formern – Menschen mit Kräften, die durch tiefe Emotionen erwachen. Während sie lernen, was es mit dem Nebel, den Fraktionen und den Spurenfeldern auf sich hat, rückt eine dunkle Wahrheit über die Regierung und ihre Rolle bei der Auslöschung der Former ans Licht. Die Jugendlichen stehen nun zwischen Wahrheit, Macht und der Frage, ob sie Opfer bleiben oder zu etwas Größerem werden wollen.

Damon Blackwood had always been special, but in the worst possible way. From a young age, he was cold, manipulative, and dangerous—traits that led him to murder his own father when he was just a boy. With no remorse, he spent his life as a cunning thief, using his dark charisma to rise in the criminal world. At 23, his greed led him to steal from the wrong people—powerful gangsters who ended his life in a brutal retaliation. But death wasn’t the end for Damon. He awoke in a strange place, alive but different, with a new, sinister form. Now faced with the consequences of his past and the dark path ahead, Damon must decide how to wield the power he's been given in a world that’s more dangerous than ever.

In a mysterious world Taiji battles the Government to get revenge on his father's death while causing chaos in the universe

Power is memory. Wealth is trauma. The world is a market of minds. In a broken world ruled by psychic resonance, Yun Ze is no hero, no villain, and no fool. He doesn’t fight for justice. He doesn’t care about fate, family, or honor. He harvests memories—grief, joy, terror, love—and sells them to the highest bidder. Every emotion is a currency. Every secret is a trade. And every mistake… is profit. When a strange loop in time begins affecting the memory market, Yun Ze discovers a deeper system hiding beneath reality—a hidden vault of minds, timelines, and resonance ghosts. As factions rise and crumble, Yun Ze plays them all, building his ledger, manipulating cities, and rewriting lives. He is not a chosen one. He is not here to save the world. He is here to own it. Dark cultivation. Psychic economics. Memory warfare. A slow-burning antihero story with no redemption, no mercy, and no clichés. • Cultivation ✅ • Time Loop ✅ • Dark Fantasy ✅ • Psychological ✅ • Economic Warfare ✅ • Memory / Soul Power System ✅ • Slow Burn ✅ • Nonlinear Narrative ✅ • No Harem ❌ • No Face-Slapping ❌ • No Power of Friendship ❌

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When Ava Sharma's estranged uncle dies suspiciously, she's caught up in a lethal game of secrets and lies. The police label it a suicide—she doesn't think so. With nothing but a cryptic message and a secret key, she starts unraveling a mystery darker than she ever could have imagined. Her sole surprise partner? Rohit Vikram—reserved, remote, and with scars of his own. They have a fraught history, but neither is ready to discuss it. Not yet. As the danger converges, the two are compelled to trust one another, slowly unspooling hidden truths, covert experiments, and a joint past that's more entwined than they know. Because this enigma didn't just involve Ava's uncle—it devastates much more then it. And the closer they become to finding the truth, the more they stand to lose what little they have left. including one another.

Themes: 'Echoes', Power, wealth, identity, legacy, the cyclical nature of history, the pursuit of truth, and the dangerous allure of control. In a world shaped by the ever-present Æther—a primordial force that governs the fabric of existence—a multi-generational struggle unfolds, with each generation seeking to control and understand the power that binds reality together. The plot subtly follows three intertwined timelines across a fragmented history, each influenced by a soul reincarnated through time, holding the key to mastering The Æther. (The seer; The Architect; The Heir) --- Inspired by Anime. Just a guy, writing for fun. Writing down my ideas. Don't expect anything crazy. Criticism is advised, just try not to cook me too much. I'ma do my best to make it interesting step by step... hopefully. --- - A very simple story, nothing complex. - Not much Romance (Doubt I could fabricate a good one.) Let me know if there are any possible ships that you want between the characters. - Slow world-building to build more of a foundation as the story progresses. This will also leave more room for improvement. The story might be boring from the start. - Power ranking system. - Fair amount of First Person Narrative. Mostly third. Quite a bit of dialogue. ---

Synopsis of "Echoes of Vengeance {BL}" In the ruthless world of organized crime, Marco Rinaldi, a mafia heir with a heart of gold, finds his life turned upside down when he falls for Luca, a passionate young man from a humble background. Their love blossoms amidst betrayal, as Marco's ex-wife, Isabella, a cunning and vengeful woman, seeks to reclaim power by aligning with the rival DeLuca family. As tensions rise and threats escalate, Marco is determined to protect Luca from Isabella's sinister plans. When a gala erupts into chaos, revealing deep-seated betrayals and alliances, Luca vows to fight alongside Marco, refusing to be a mere pawn in the dangerous game they are caught in. With their relationship tested and their lives hanging in the balance, Marco and Luca navigate a web of secrets, revenge, and heartbreak. As they delve deeper into a world of shadows, they must confront not only external enemies but also their own fears and desires. In a climactic battle for love and power, the couple must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the chaos, or if they will be consumed by the darkness surrounding them. Amidst the turmoil, the quest for vengeance leads Luca to uncover the truth behind his parents' murder, forcing him to confront the very forces that threaten their future. In this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, alliances will shift, hearts will break, and only the strongest will survive.

The Olympian gods have fallen. In a final act of defiance, Zeus and his fellow deities sacrificed everything to seal the Titans away, but at a cost. Their divine forms were shattered, their memories erased, and their souls scattered across the mortal world. Now, unknowingly reborn as ordinary school students, they live their lives with no recollection of their true power, their past battles, or the looming threat that still lingers in the shadows. But fate refuses to let them remain unaware. Strange occurrences begin to disrupt their lives: unexplainable abilities, vivid dreams of an ancient war, and an undeniable pull toward one another. As friendships form and rivalries reignite, the pieces of their past start to surface. And when the first cracks in the Titans’ prison begin to show, the clock starts ticking. Time is running out. The Titans are stirring once more. If the gods don’t remember who they are, the world as they know it will soon fall.

I didn’t know how reality morphed into this, but I do know how it will ultimately end — in death.

The name Vashirayan means nothing to most. It doesn’t trend. It doesn’t hold office. But in rooms where wars are decided, it means one thing: Stay quiet. Or disappear. Across the world, they are known by many names: The House of the Sage. The Crownless Kings. Hi no Michibiki : “Guided by Fire.” La Sombra Serena : “The Serene Shadow.” The Ones Who Don’t Knock. Each name different. Each name earned. Each name spoken only once. House of the Sage is a modern myth-thriller, where ancient bloodlines shape new empires, and a silent war simmers beneath elite society. At its center: Nivrit Vashirayan. A quiet graduate student with a calm voice, brilliant mind… and a terrifying inheritance. He was raised to disappear into normal life. But some bloodlines don’t go quiet forever. When Niv steps into view, it’s felt everywhere. Cartels hesitate. Private guards get reassigned. Old families reopen dossiers sealed in fireproof cabinets. Because the Vashirayans never announce themselves. But the world always feels it when they move.

What is a past ? If it doesn't echoes. What is a blood ? If it doesn't remembers. What is a fate? If it doesn't chases. What is a man? If he doesn't win them all. Ivan have to find those 4 relics and survive the ambush of the fate.

In a kingdom where noble blood means everything, Eliana Veyne's family name means nothing—except fear. When a duke chokes on a poisoned grape at the royal banquet, the court whispers her name. But Eliana isn't hiding. She's reminding them. Because the Veynes don't need magic to be dangerous. They need only the right moment... and the right lie.

Synopsis of Echoes of an Empire Echoes of an Empire is a historical novel chronicling the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of Pakistan’s most influential business empires. Spanning over a century, it tells the intertwined stories of six prominent business families: the Adamjee Group, Hashwani Group, Saigol Group, Fateh Group, Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group, and Ittefaq Group. Each of these families played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s economic landscape, their successes symbolizing the nation’s industrial progress and their struggles reflecting its political and social turbulence. Echoes of an Empire is a gripping historical novel that chronicles the rise and fall of Pakistan’s most influential business empires: the Adamjee, Hashwani, Saigol, Fateh, Kohinoor Maple Leaf, and Ittefaq groups. Spanning over a century, the novel weaves together the personal struggles, family conflicts, and ambitious dreams of these business dynasties as they navigate the country’s shifting political and economic landscape. From the Adamjee Group’s pioneering role in the textile and jute industries to the Ittefaq Group’s dominance in steel and their complex ties with politics, the novel captures the highs and lows of entrepreneurial ambition. With political upheavals, nationalization, and internal family rivalries threatening their legacies, these families face immense challenges as they strive to maintain their empires. At its core, Echoes of an Empire is a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of these industrial giants on Pakistan’s economy. It offers a compelling exploration of ambition, legacy, and the intricate relationship between business and politics, leaving readers to ponder the cost of power and the legacy of those who shaped the nation’s industrial future. --- The Hashwani Group: Building a Hospitality Empire Next, the novel delves into the journey of Sadruddin Hashwani, a dynamic entrepreneur who transformed his modest cotton trading business into a hospitality powerhouse. The Hashwani Group became synonymous with luxury through its Pearl-Continental and Marriott hotel chains, redefining Pakistan’s tourism industry. Set against the backdrop of political instability and terrorism in the 1980s and 1990s, the Hashwani family’s resilience shines through. The narrative captures their ability to navigate crises while maintaining their business integrity, symbolizing Pakistan’s potential for perseverance and excellence. --- The Saigol Group: Innovators in Industry The Saigol Group emerges as a beacon of industrial innovation. Originating in the early 20th century, the family expanded from textiles into chemicals, electronics, and power generation. Their establishment of Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s industrialization. Through the Saigol family’s story, the novel examines the balance between tradition and modernization. Internal family dynamics, generational clashes over business strategies, and the challenges of staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market are central themes. The Saigols’ narrative underscores the importance of innovation and adaptability in sustaining long-term success. --- The Fateh Group: Titans of Textile The Fateh Group, founded by Haji Mohammad Ilyas, became a leading textile manufacturer in the 1950s, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s export economy. Their commitment to quality and innovation allowed them to dominate the textile sector for decades. However, financial mismanagement and external economic pressures in the 1990s led to their decline. The novel portrays the family’s struggle to maintain their legacy amidst mounting debts and internal disagreements. It serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of over-expansion and the importance of strategic foresight in business. --- The Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group: Masters of Diversification The Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group, spearhead

In the dark, decrepit city of Lornwood, where shadows danced with malevolent glee and whispers of the past lingered in the air like a foul stench, a young man named Alex woke up with a start. His heart raced as he frantically looked around the dimly lit room, trying to make sense of his surroundings. A strange sensation coursed through his veins, a cold chill that seemed to seep into his very soul. He felt like he was being watched, like unseen eyes followed his every move. The room itself felt alive, pulsating with a sinister energy that sent shivers down his spine. As Alex tried to collect his thoughts, a sudden voice echoed in his mind, chilling him to the core. "Welcome, Alex, to the Horror System.

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What does it mean to exist in a world that doesn’t explain itself? Echoes of Thought is not a story. It’s a slow unraveling of the human mind. A raw, poetic journey through the questions we’re too scared to ask out loud—about time, death, pain, freedom, and the illusion of self. Written from the quiet corners of a restless mind, this book blends deep philosophy with emotional clarity. No chapters of fiction. No heroes. Just you, the silence, and the echo of your own thoughts staring back at you. If you’ve ever stayed awake at 3AM wondering why everything feels both real and meaningless… this is the book for you. Read slowly. Think deeply. Feel fully. You weren’t meant to find answers. You were meant to remember the questions.