Rwby Characters As Beasts

Isabella was supposed to be sipping champagne at a luxury spa, not waking up in the middle of a forest. Worse, a SYSTEM had attached itself to her like some clingy ex, spouting nonsense about survival, quests, and—oh, hell no—manual labor. "System, I was NOT built for the wilderness! My ideal ‘roughing it’ experience involves a five-star hotel with bad WiFi!" Now, instead of lounging in silk robes, she’s being ordered to farm? To hunt? "A farming quest? You want me—a city girl—to grow food? System, I once killed a cactus by overwatering it. This is NOT my calling!" And don’t even get her started on the hygiene situation. "You want me to bathe in a cold river? Darling, I require warm water, scented oils, and an ambience! What do I look like—some barbarian?!" Unfortunately, the locals—big, muscular beastmen—don’t seem to understand the concept of self-care. The women? Neglecting their skin like it’s a crime to be radiant. The men? Walking hygiene disasters. "Ladies, if your man can smell you before he sees you, we have a problem." "You see this? This is lotion. It exists so you don’t look like a dried-up leaf. Use it." "A beard should be majestic, not tragic. Let me fix it." And the beastmen? They don’t just stare at her like she’s an oddity. No, they hover. They smirk. They lean in too close, fangs flashing with amusement. "Why do you keep looking at me like that?" she huffed, crossing her arms. The panther grinned, his tail flicking. "Because you’re fascinating when you’re annoyed." No, absolutely not. She was not here for this nonsense. "If you have time to stare, you have time to moisturize." She didn’t ask to be here. She didn’t ask to be their savior. But if she has to suffer through this world, she’s making everyone around her suffer less—through skincare, style, and some serious attitude. "If I hear one more ‘We don’t season our food here,’ I’m launching a war." "If you have time to gossip, you have time to do squats." "You want to impress a woman? Start with not smelling like the battlefield." Survival isn’t just about fighting monsters; it’s about looking good while doing it. So what if the System keeps throwing impossible quests her way? "What do you mean ‘you can’t skip quests’?! Since when?! Where is the skip button?! I demand a skip button!" But somewhere between dodging ridiculous quests and fixing these people’s tragic grooming habits, Isabella found herself in situations. Uncomfortable, heart-racing situations. Like being trapped against a tree by the red python, his red eyes half-lidded as he murmured, "You talk too much, little star. Should I silence you?" Like waking up with the lion lord’s fur-lined cloak draped over her shoulders, his deep voice gruff, "You shiver in your sleep. I’ll fix that." Like the phoenix watching her every move, his burning gaze searing into her skin as he mused, "You cause chaos wherever you go, but I find that I don’t mind." Oh, hell. No. She was not about to fall for four beastmen. She was too pretty for this much stress. "If you insult me again, I’ll make sure your soul needs a beauty upgrade." "I refuse to be disrespected by anyone who dresses like an unwashed tree branch." And yet, when a rival tribe came to challenge her, when danger lurked too close, those same beastmen stood beside her—smirking, taunting, fighting for her. "A beastman growled at me today. I growled back. He ran. I am the alpha now." Isabella isn’t just surviving. She’s thriving. And this world better keep up.

[ Milestone Reached: Unlocking Chaos Dragon ] [ … Unlocking Dracula] [ … Unlocking Zeus ] [ … Unlocking Demon King of Shadows ] ---- It was a normal day on Earth. Suddenly, the sky turned dark, and massive tower-like structures descended from above. A loud, robotic voice announced the beginning of a chaotic apocalypse. With less than two minutes on the clock, everyone was given a chance to select from a list of mystery newbie packages designed to assist them in the impending apocalypse—each package containing classes, abilities, special boosts, and powerful relics. In the midst of the chaos, Dorian, an avid reader of 'Ethereal Descent', an unpopular apocalypse novel, was stunned to discover that everything was unfolding exactly according to the novel’s kick-off plot. THE NOVEL HAS MERGED WITH REALITY! WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST? Like the others, Dorian was presented with a list of special rewards to choose from. [ You have been chosen to partake in the VIP Newbie Package ] [ Select one ] DING! [ You have awakened special ability: CHARACTER BIND ] [ You can bind with gods, devils, monsters, mythical creatures, favored sons of heaven, etc. ] [ You've unlocked: Reader's Viewpoint ] [ You've unlocked: Copycat ] [ You've unlocked: Energy Parasite ] [ You've unlocked Index Of Myth ] With his special ability, Dorian vows to dominate the novel’s world and its protagonist, while also unraveling the mysteries of the apocalypse.

In a world where humans bond with mystical creatures known as Genomes, the weak are trampled, and the strong reign supreme. Xiao Chen, an orphan with white hair and crimson eyes, is scorned for his F-rank Slowmire Turtle—a creature deemed useless in battle. But unknown to all, his inner space is boundless, capable of storing and evolving Genomes beyond mortal limits. After a brutal encounter leaves him drenched in the blood of his enemies, his seemingly weak turtle mutates, awakening a Primordial Chaos bloodline. Marked for death by the noble clans, Xiao Chen is summoned to Black Heaven Academy, where the ruthless compete for power, and the secrets of the Fiend War lie buried. With each battle, his Genomes evolve, defying their ranks: A tiny turtle becomes an Abyss-Shell Predator, crushing bones between its jaws. A dormant fox egg hatches into a Flame Sovereign, scorching armies to ash. A broken sword’s spirit morphs into a Soul-Reaping Blade Phantom. But strength draws envy. The noble clans, the academy’s masters, and even the Fiend God’s cult hunt him. Yet Xiao Chen shows no mercy—those who strike at him die screaming, their Genomes devoured to fuel his ascent. And as his power grows, so does his harem: Leng Xueyi, the frost-hearted sword genius who swore to kill him… until he shattered her pride. Yan Meixiu, the poison alchemist whose body became immune to all toxins after their first night. Bai Luo, the spirit herb gardener whose family begged her to seduce him—only for her to kneel willingly. From the slums to the celestial courts, Xiao Chen will carve a path of blood and domination. His Genomes will transcend their ranks, his wives will stand as empresses, and the world will know: He is the Sovereign of Beasts and Chaos.

In a world where your shot at fame and fortune depends on the awakening of your latent magical abilities, numbers are everything. Your Class? System? Chosen god? They’re all pieces of a puzzle conveying images of blood and death a thousand ways. But that’s life, ironically enough. And that blood, death, and experience is what comes from the modern heroes sacred duty. Explore Tangents. Kill monsters. Stop them from terraforming the Earth and everything else they’re attracted to— no matter how bizarre. Claude knows bizarre well. Living in the forests of New Gloria with his father gives him an upbringing unique from his classmates. In many ways he’s disconnected from the world of heroes. His near photographic memory of famous heroic events and tales of grandeur can’t change that fact. And no matter how many stories he reads, he can’t prepare himself for the truth of the heroes he’s confided in since boyhood and the monsters he’s feared since before then. As if he needed a more explicit showing, a strange and beautiful age old power is born again within him, twisting his very life into a tumultuous battle-heavy hunt of legend…. Fear twins. Embrace change. Prepare for war. Also the same story will be uploaded at Royal Road if you prefer that for reading!

Un chico sin ningún recuerdo de su anterior vida, es reencarnado en el mundo de Remnant por una diosa desconocida, con una misión. Cogerse a todas las mujeres que pueda...

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Arthur had always longed for a life full of challenges. He constantly felt that his existence was dull and colorless. Then, a strange event occurred—Arthur found himself reincarnated into an unfamiliar world known as the Beast World. He quickly realized that this world was vastly different from Earth, the place he once called home. Superhuman abilities? Mysterious creatures known as beasts? Forbidden continents? Things that defied human logic on Earth were commonplace in the Beast World. This is the story of Arthur—his journey to find his purpose and explore the vast and mysterious world known as the Beast World.

The modern age of human society had undergone an evolution that changed it forever. Mana had arrived on Earth, and with it, came a meteor shower that threatened to reduce humanity to nothing but rubble and debris. Earth's governments were thrown into chaos because of this, and many military units were deployed to protect the masses from what they could only assume to be the end of the world. Using the most advanced arsenal possessed by the various world military governments, the adverse effects of the meteor shower had been controlled to an incredible degree, protecting most of Earth's inhabitants from utter annihilation. There were countries that were destroyed, leaderships and citizens wiped from the face of the Earth. Reconstruction had to be done to bring the demolished landscapes back to their former glory. It seemed like everything had gone back to normal, however, that was far from the case. Months after the meteor shower incident, world renouned scientists dedicated their time to studying these strange crystalline meteorites. Years later, and something ground breaking had been discovered-abilities. These meteorites, they weren't actually meteorites, but crystals. Where they had come from was unknown and still being researched up till today. From the crystals came abilities that changed humanity forever. Those who could afford the crystals were fortuate enough to obtain strange powers from within. Fire, boulder, serpent, and many others. Many more years passed by, and more and more was being discovered about abilities and the crystals they came from. Everything seemed to be heading up after the phenomenon that nearly destroyed the Earth, but not everything was for the benefit of everyone. For many years, most were oblivious to the presence of abilities on Earth. It wasn't until an alien invasion occoured, that the information on abilities was made public. Strong ability users were needed to defend Earth against the Shales. The government, private and public corporations, and many others, they were all monetizing whatever crystals they could get their hands on, using it as a means of earning revenye from the populace. Those who were rich enough to purchase ability crystals could become ability users, while those who couldn't would simply remain as regular humans. Many rich families in the new world were able to obtain strong abilities for themselves and their children; the ones who would continue their lineage and glory once their parents are no more. In order to learn how to defend humanity from the invasion of the aliens, people from the ages of 16 were ordered to attend a military academy by the decree of the federal government of their respective countries. Failure to abide by this law was punishable by jail time. Kayden, a sixteen-year-old from a city known as Black Saber city. Having lost his parents at a very yoing age, he had to live with his single uncle and his cousin. Like many other teenagers his age, he desired to attend military school to learn how to fight against the Shales. However, being unable to afford an ability, his dreams of becoming powerful seemed like they would be crushed, but that all changed the day he had been given a system that allows him to unlock monsters by completing quests. On his path to evolve, he must face multiple challenges, complete quests and go on missions just to grow in strength. For in the current world, only the strong are regarded, while the weak are cast aside and forgotten. That was the general rule, the rule that governed everything that happened. From a crystal, came a power that changed his life. Now, he must do whatever it takes to save the people he loves and cares about. He must make sure that he doesn't loose the people he cares about once more.

I, Lily, thought I had it all: a loving boyfriend, a close friend, and a normal life. But it all came crashing down when I discovered the unthinkable: my boyfriend, Lu Chen, was using me to hide his secret relationship with my best friend. Heartbroken and enraged, I confronted them, but things took a deadly turn. Pushed off a cliff, I should have died. Instead, I awakened in a bizarre beast world where I'm the ultimate prize: a peerless beauty. In this strange new realm, beastmen are gorgeous, while their females are gruesome. The rules are simple: men can have only one wife, while women can have multiple husbands. And if a man is abandoned? Death awaits. A strange rules that supposed to belongs to the men like Lu Chen in my world. Now, I'm the target of powerful beasts vying for my attention. But I'm not interested in their affections; I'm driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged me. And I'll stop at nothing to get it. As I navigate this treacherous world, I'm forced to confront the darkness within myself. " Why on earth did no Males here value their lives, willing to throw it away just to please the female they fancy? One of my husbands said he's going to get me the star from the sky which is nearly impossible but he somehow made it possible, another one willingly sends me all his powers and became useless almost got eaten up by his own, another one will die for me and protect me even when facing an opponent stronger than him". With these faithful husbands beside me, will I still go back even if there's a chance? What of my heart?. read to get more experience, author Gold love you all readers. also don't forget to give me your support, your support means everything to me. Happy Reading

In a twist of fate, Lalabel, a 23-year-old student, is involved in an accident that will change her life forever. Hit on the head, she wakes up in a mysterious and unknown place where the creator God of that world, who entrusts her with a transcendental mission: to solve the alarming low birth rate that threatens the existence of that world. In a whirlwind of romance, fantasy and adventure, Lalabel becomes entangled in a web of polyamorous love, where every heart beats with intensity and every emotional bond is intertwined with her destiny. Will Lalabel be able to unravel the riddle of the low birth rate and save the world she now calls home, or will she succumb to the temptation of polyandry? Dive into "The Last Paradise of Beasts" and discover a world where love transcends the boundaries of time and space, where destiny intertwines with the magic of the impossible.

What would you do if you only had three years to live? 1.Travel the world and experience everything life has to offer? 2.Desperately cling to the hope of a cure? 3.Spend your numbered days with family and go out peacefully? For Noah Kralier—who has spent his whole life on the sidelines, constantly ignored by his family—he isn’t sure what to feel or do. But when he discovers that the world he lives in is actually a novel—and he’s just a mere extra mentioned in a single chapter to highlight the main character’s coolness—what path will he choose? "Should I collect all the SSS-tier skills and become powerful?" "Use my knowledge of the novel to become a playboy?" "Embrace the cold, emo sigma lifestyle?" Well… all he’s ever really wanted is a quiet life in a small town.

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I WILL BE UPLOADING THIS STORY ON RoyalRoad.com Thomas, a football player after achieving his goals in life the spark inside of him had died down so he decided to retire from football and live rest of his life with his beautiful family. One day, one morning he was out of home with his family on a morning walk and he was walking on morning walk when he sees a ball. he ran toward the ball to kick the ball. but he missed the ball and fall on the road near the ball, died near the ball. but he couldn't kick the ball. "where am I? did I missed the ball?" [welcome hero] "who is this mother fucker?, where are you talking from"

Edward Herald's life ended in agony-tortured, bleeding, and alone. No one heard his screams, no one came to save him. But as his final breath left his body, a mysterious light swallowed him and his tormentor whole. He awakens... not as himself, but as a child in an unknown land. The scent of earth, the warmth of the sun, and the sight of monstrous creatures soaring through the sky-this is no ordinary world. And worse, he's thrust into a violent scene, part of a group tormenting another kid. But why? Who is he now? With no memory of this new life, no allies, and dangers lurking in every shadow, Edward must unravel the mystery of his rebirth. Is this a second chance-or a cruel twist of fate? Survival is just the beginning. The truth might be far more terrifying.

Earthveil, a world where ancient monsters — massive, terrifying creatures like kaiju — once roamed in secret alongside humanity. After a devastating war against an alien race known as the Xovari, humanity was only saved by forging an alliance with these powerful beasts. But the cost was high — the strongest monsters sealed themselves into indestructible Soul Rings, binding their power into wearable forms that only the worthy could wield. Now, wearing a Soul Ring and bonding with the monster inside is the ultimate mark of strength and survival. Every year, graduating students face the Ring Trial, where only those who survive harsh tests earn their first ring. But only by building a bond with the monster inside can they unlock the beast’s true power — and only the strongest can summon their Beast Aura Form, taking on the monster’s strength and traits in battle. An underdog who fails the Ring Trial, seemingly destined for a powerless life. But fate takes a twist when he accidentally stumbles upon a 14th Unique Ring — an unrecorded monster even the city’s Elders didn’t know existed. This mysterious creature refuses to respond to his calls, making Kaizen seem like a failure even after acquiring it. But everything changes when his ability to bond with multiple rings awakens — something believed to be impossible — and he gains a second ring housing Draegonix, a monstrous titan with strength on par with the ancient hero’s legendary beast.

Melody, a 21 year old lady, the second child and stepdaughter of The Moreno-Russo family. Her mother had an affair with Mr Giovanni Moreno-Russo, the leader and alpha of the Moreno-Russo. Her mother, Mathilde was killed by the jealous wife of Giovanni, Mrs Guila Moreno-Russo but no one ever cared about her, Melody doesn't even know her mother's name. Her stepsister, Roseanne was always the doll of the family, no one cared about Melody, they don't care if she eats or she's sick. The Moreno-Russo family had 4 children, The first child, Samuel (27 years old), then Melody(21 years), then Leonardo (20 years), and the last child Roseanne(19 years). Samuel and Leonardo are both mostly in Paris on a business meeting with some partners of their father's. Despite being the oldest, Samuel has a little goatee on his face and Leonardo has a full on beard which he never shaves. Samuel is 6’2, two inches taller than Leonardo. Leonardo has a muscular physique, he's stronger than Samuel buh he hasn't gotten the chance to prove it. And then there's Roseanne, a 5’7 tall lady, she's the talk of her school, she has the perfect body and after many years of plastic surgery, the perfect face. Everyone knows she did the surgery buh no one can ever say it to her face. Lucas Rodriguez, a 26 year old, feirce looking man and the heir of the Rodriguez family, the top mafia family in Italy, his father was killed by am assassin from the Calabres family. His mother Fiorella, the queen of the family, she oversees most of the family transactions. Marcus Rodriguez, the second and last child of the family, he's also the jovial one, he's 20 and 6’2. Fiorella has been pestering Lucas to get married, so he can bore an heir for the family. And Lucas happens to request a bride from the Moreno-Russo family. Everyone in Italy knows how brutal Lucas can be including the Moreno-Russo's and they're not ready to give their precious Roseanne as slave to the Rodriguez buh they cannot disobey them. So they give them Melody, the pure hearted innocent girl who has been maltreated her entire life. Will Melody survive the abuse from the Rodriguez? Or will Lucas grow a soft heart for her? Find out in MELODY and the BEAST .

Mike Thawnfield was basking at a beach when a sudden burst of magic sent him falling into the chaotic world of Loonè. Radiance! Colors! And Magical Beasts! As if his forced translocation wasn't enough, he realizes that he wasn't the man he once was. Now, armed with mysterious new powers, Mike must navigate this alien world and forge his path. Would he thrive or be consumed by it?

In the year 2123, humanity had conquered countless technological advancements, but interstellar travel remained out of reach until the invention of a portal that led to unexpected consequences. From other dimensions emerged unknown creatures and beasts with an powers that proved catastrophic for humans, reducing the world to rubble and desolation. With humanity reduced to hiding and scavenging for survival, the fight for survival had begun, and the fate of the human race hung in the balance. But even in the darkest of times, humanity refused to give up, modifying genes and adapting to the new environment to stay alive. As the creatures grew stronger and more intelligent, the need for a hero became critical. The fate of the world hung in the balance, and the answer to who would become the hero that the world needed remained unknown. "Gateway: Rise of Interdimensional Beast" is an action-packed and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as humanity fights to overcome the monsters that threaten to destroy them.

"Do females fly??" "What?!!! I've never seen one." Parrick said with a frown. "Then why...." he said nonchalantly pointing to the sky where a female was descending at a super sonic speed with a loud scream on the top of her lungs. Parrick gaped at the sky in disbelief. The female clearly had no wings...so how come she was up there! Also...there were no flying beastmen settlements from where the female came from!!! "Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!" the female screamed falling from such a high altitude and her scream died down the next minute. "My Lord ...we didn't save her!!!!!" Parrick gaped in utter shock and disbelief. "Her scream surely attracted a number of other males. They'll go rescue her...and you too can go if you badly want to." "Huh!!!!!" Parrick was dumbfounded. "Look!" he said and indeed a group of flying beastmen and other land beastmen were sprinting to the direction the female had fall in. Sydney is swept away by a tornado and is thrown into a different space. She's confused as to why she came to this weird world but she accepts her fate. The people here are half human half beasts and despite being an independent woman back on earth, here she needs a male to survive but not just one.... multiple males. -One male is younger than her -The other is literally a walking legend -Another is venomous, even from mere skin contact. -The other is a hard specimen to understand -Her last male is a walking disaster! Cover design doesn't belong to me. Credit to original owners. Hello guys! It's your beloved author. This is a link to those interested in joining the WhatsApp chat group for litto-ways ♥️. I hope to find you there, in my little world. https://chat.whatsapp.com/GhoWIDjjK4E6ezWDwJ870k

Evelyn Monroe, a brilliant CEO, wakes up in the body of Seraphina Aveline—a beautiful yet powerless noblewoman doomed to be a side character in a story she once read. Accused of poisoning a royal feast, Evelyn’s sharp mind quickly unravels the true culprit, saving herself but drawing the obsessive attention of Prince Adrien Valmont. His possessive declaration, “You’re mine,” leaves Evelyn trapped between his relentless pursuit and the fiery protection of Lord Kael Rotherford, who vows, “I won’t let him take you.” As whispers of the Golden Finger—a legendary artifact said to alter destinies—reach Evelyn, she begins to question the true reason behind her presence in this world. Is she here by Seraphina’s design, or is she just another pawn of the artifact’s dark power? Evelyn must uncover the truth and make a choice: fight to reclaim her destiny or risk losing herself entirely in a game where the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.

3rd WSA2025 ENTRY, I'm never giving up, you here me!. For all you interested readers, please do try to give this story a try, I assure you it's far better than it seems!. _________________________________________ NOIR Born with extraordinary abilities that no human should possess, Noir's earliest memory isn't of his birth parents, it's of blood-stained grass and haunting howls echoing through the night. Found and adopted by an elderly couple who should have run screaming, they instead chose to embrace the impossible child who could leap across rooftops and communicate with wild beasts. For sixteen years, Noir has tried to tame the feral power thrumming beneath his skin. His adoptive parents' unwavering love helped, but there's only so much you can learn about being "normal" when you accidentally shatter doors or find yourself growling at the neighborhood dogs and winning. Now, his parents insist it's time for him to experience real life, high school. But how do you fit in when you can sense everyone's darkest secrets?. While the scent of fear makes your mouth water?. As Noir struggles to keep his beast hidden behind his façade of normal high schooler, he uncovers disturbing signs that he's not the only one hiding supernatural secrets in the halls of East Ridge High. The truth about his murdered parents is out there. And it's hunting him. Some beasts are born. Others are created. Noir must discover which one he is before it's too late. _________________________________________

Sinopsis: En un mundo donde el bien y el mal se entrelazan en un juego de sombras, Caelum es un joven cazador con un pasado marcado por la criminalidad, el abuso y la lealtad rota. Hijo de una fauno y un humano, su vida está en constante lucha entre dos mundos: el de los cazadores, donde la justicia y el honor son ley, y el de los bajos fondos, donde el caos y la traición son moneda corriente. Mientras se adapta a su nueva vida en Beacon, una academia destinada a entrenar a los héroes del futuro, Caelum se encuentra atrapado en una telaraña de emociones y secretos. Su relación con su hermano Jaune, su conexión con la feroz Winter, y su creciente atracción por Pyrrha lo ponen en el centro de un conflicto interno. Pero no todo es lo que parece, y su lazo con el oscuro Roman Torchwick y el peligroso Colmillo Blanco amenaza con desbordarse, arrastrando a Caelum y a sus compañeros en un torbellino de traición, amor y sacrificio. A medida que la guerra contra las fuerzas oscuras se intensifica, Caelum se verá obligado a elegir entre su deber, su lealtad y el amor que nace en su corazón. ¿Será capaz de reconciliar su pasado con su futuro, o se perderá en un mar de dudas, secretos y decisiones que podrían destruir todo lo que ha aprendido a amar? Un relato épico de acción, emociones complejas y dilemas morales, donde el destino de Remnant pende de un hilo y los corazones de los héroes se ven atrapados en la lucha entre la luz y la oscuridad.

Beneath the Texan sun's blistering rays, Lin Ye licked his parched lips. The holographic federal flag snapped above Austin's Awakening Square where a mechanized honor guard played "The Star-Spangled Banner" through synth-flesh fingers. He stared at the genetic code glowing dully on his wrist - the numbers that should have shone gold now ashen gray. "Candidate #114514, neural compatibility 21%..." The AI judge's verdict drowned in audience jeers. Lin Ye saw his father Lin Zhennan crushing his Stetson's brim in the VIP box, while his mother Su Wan's quantum projection pixelated with emotional static. When the blue-blooded family's hovercar glided overhead, William Rockefeller III's laughter rained down. The nano-suit-clad heir leaned from his tinted window, military-grade ocular implant flashing crimson: "Seems the Lins will forever be ranch mutts?" Lin Ye gripped his mother's bronze pendant until its edges bit flesh. Suddenly, his retinal display flickered with an eerie prompt: [Ancient gene sequence detected. Breaching federal firewall...]

David once lived as a man afraid of risk, trapped in the stagnation of his own cowardice. But death didn’t grant him peace—it placed him in a new body, stripped of its former memories, in a world teetering on the edge of survival. For three days, he has watched from the shadows, listening to soldiers speak of war, dwindling supplies, and an unseen leader whose commands send men to their deaths. The fort he lingers near is not a bastion of strength but a cage of desperation, held together by fear and blind faith. Humans, he realizes, are no different from beasts—driven by hunger, survival, and the will to dominate. They follow leaders like a pack follows an alpha, and when that leader falls, they will tear each other apart to take their place. The soldiers march west, leaving only a handful behind. Their absence is an opportunity, and David has never been more willing to take a risk. He does not know what the future holds, nor what kind of man he will become in this new life. But he does know one thing—whether man or beast, only the strongest survive.