Barely Balanced

so, reincarnation huh? "a lot of good... a lot of bad... balanced karma." "good news you get one boon to bring with you to the next life. unfortunately for you though, you don't get to choose. totally random. ready?" join Apollo in his new life where through sheer luck (good or bad?) is raised by an all hungry, all dominant and all loving hivemind who will burn the galaxy just to see him smile. Hi, I hope you enjoy my novel. It is quite the slow burner so I hope you stick with it.

Alyssia, a once-loyal warrior and champion of the Seraphis Empire, begins her journey by slaying Nyx, the Shadow Phoenix, and Gaia, the Stone Titan, gaining their powers despite warnings of the darkness and chaos she will unleash. Celebrated as a hero, she soon discovers the Empire's lies, especially its role in manipulating her to destroy the Guardians that protect the balance of the world. Haunted by regret, she is tasked with killing Aegis, the last dragon, but her doubts grow as she uncovers the Emperor’s true intentions: to control time and ascend to godhood by unleashing The Abyss. After killing Aegis and shattering time’s balance, Alyssia realizes she’s been a pawn in the Emperor’s scheme. Crushed by her mistakes, Alyssia is offered a chance by Aegis’ spirit to rewind time and correct her errors. She trains with Eryon, learning inner strength and control. Determined to resist the Empire’s manipulation, Alyssia sets out to restore balance and protect the Guardians she once destroyed.

The ordinary world is not what it seems. Many strange events unfold in the background but go unnoticed by the masses or are covered up. A supernatural world exists along with the natural world which can only be seen by those called Balancers. Spirits and Evil Spirits exist along with Balancers who possess unique powers to see and fight them. Among the many ordinary humans, a girl undergoes a lot of suffering and experiences a prophetic vision. It grants her knowledge of the hidden world and of some future events. The girl loses almost everything she has and then takes the steps needed to become a Balance Breaker. Her past identity has to be abandoned for the sake of survival so she renamed herself Ash. Ash gains the powers of a Skin-Walker and begins living in such a world taking on the appearances of others, experiencing their lives and living under the mask of another person.

In The Balanced World, where everyone has their own system. People capable of using magic are held in the highest regard. Kol, our protagonist an orphan aspires to become a great wizard. To get this title, he must first survive through rigorous training, learn unique spells, defeat monsters, and maintain a good grade in The Arcane Institute for the less fortunate.

Ryuichi Kurogane, a rogue with no place to call home, is thrust into a world where magic, artificial intelligence, and ancient forces intertwine. Chosen by a celestial spirit and burdened with powers he barely understands, Ryuichi's journey is not just one of survival, but a quest to unravel the very fabric of existence. His Universe is under threat, as an awakened artificial intelligence seeks to reshape reality, and the lines between what is real and imagined blur. In this world of guilds, epic raids, and hidden alliances, Ryuichi discovers that the only way to confront this growing darkness is to master the balance between technology, magic, and his own humanity. With every battle and quest, he comes closer to the truth about the celestial forces guiding him, the fate of his family, and the shadow of the Demon Prince looming over all. The journey will take him from forgotten vaults of power to titanic battles, where world leaders and celestial beings clash in a war for control of reality itself. In a universe where power comes with a price, Ryuichi must decide if he is willing to pay it. Will he ascend as a hero, or be consumed by the very forces he seeks to control?

'Ruth Danan is a simple girl who lives her life to the fullest, loving the company of her friends and bringing sunshine to everyone around her.' That's what Dylan thought about the cheerful girl In his class. Everyone liked her, and she liked Everyone. While for Dylan, being liked by someone or even talking his heart out to someone was impossible to even think aout Dylan's father was the leader of the Bravata gang So naturally, Everyone at school avoided him, as if he was invisible. He felt alone. But his sorrow soon turned into anger after seeing cheerful Ruth. To him, her jollyness seemed annoying, irritating; so he started to bully her out of spite. And somehow it made him feel better. He bullied her everyday, every chance he got. after a few months Dylan's father dies in an accident, leaving him with his entire empire and all his asses in the underworld. He works with the underworld, and no one dares to do what is against him, as he has gained a fearsome reputation for his ruthlessness and cunning in the criminal underworld. Dylan's newfound power and influence allow him to expand his empire even further, solidifying his position as a formidable force to be reckoned with. But in the underworld, life isn't a bed of roses; enemies are everywhere. Constant threats surround him. Years later, they meet again But, Things take a turn when Dustin Orgestsev, his fiercest nemesis, recruits Ruth and trains her as an assassin with the goal of killing Dylan. Something he had planned for years, ever since his father died. Ruth has transformed into an assassin with a goal to destroy her bully's life by impersonating his secretary and seducing him to bed while providing all critical information to her boss. However, hatred transforms it into a magnetic attraction, which feels bad in many ways, but when the ice melts at specific temperatures, they crave each other. Given what they have both been through, they must determine which road to choose. Ruth imagines herself falling strongly for her enemy, which will cost her life. she needs to make a decision. Quick \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ i will post this story on Royalroaad.com aswell https://www.royalroad.com/profile/488700

After transmigrating from the apocalypse to ancient times, Gu Yundong barely had time to catch her breath when she realized she was in the midst of a journey to escape famine. To make matters worse, her entire family had been expelled from the group fleeing the famine by her grandparents while others watched on coldly. With her father missing, her mother feeble-minded, and her starved younger sibling, Gu Yundong, who had barely caught her breath, only felt a major headache oncoming. With no other choice, she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She engaged in business, opened a shop, and acquired fertile land. Gu Yundong thrived in her daily life. If it weren't for the people around her eyeing her as a potential wife, she could conquer heaven itself.

Fen had just been a ordinary inhabitable zone dweller - someone you would pass on the street and barely give a glance. All it took to receive more than that, was seemingly to first be completely forgotten. After seemingly being erased from existence, chased by a supernatural entity and sent to a seemingly alien environment, Fen knew he was certainly going to have his work cut out for him if he wished to truly become someone. Perhaps, there would even be time for a cup of tea.

Andrea Ramírez Has Never Really Known Her Family Or Has Never Seen Them In Her Remaining Years At The Orphanage But Her Life Changes When She Gets Adopted And Discovers A Shocking Fact, Her New Siblings Are Monsters With Some Of Them Being Rebellious Thus Making Her Life More Complicated As They Go On Misadventures Inside And Outside Of Their Home Life While They Face Challenges Of Growing Up And Relationship As An Newfound Family That Tries To Keep Their Life Balanced.. (Volume 1-10)

Mia Hartley believed her life was finally on a stable path. A contract marriage with Aaron Montgomery was supposed to solve her family’s financial struggles, but it came with a Cost, her heart entangled in secrets, betrayal, and forbidden love. Bound to a man she barely knows, Mia navigates the treacherous waters of the Montgomery empire, where nothing is as it seems. In the heart of New York City’s elite world, where skyscrapers loom over hidden agendas, Mia soon finds herself caught between two brothers—Aaron, whose cold, calculating nature hides more than one dark secret, and Ryan, the enigmatic older brother who captivates her in ways she never imagined. The business empire is under siege, as power plays and alliances shift like quicksand. “Everything here is a game, Mia,” Ryan whispers, his eyes locking with hers. “And if you don’t play it wisely, you’ll be consumed.” With her emotions unravel, Mia is forced to make decisions that could jeopardize not only her future, but also the lives of those she cares about. In a world where deceit is currency and love a dangerous gamble, Mia must uncover the truth behind the Montgomery brothers motives. The stakes are high, her heart, her safety, and her very soul hang in the balance. With each passing day, the line between ally and enemy blurs, pulling Mia deeper into a web of intrigue she never anticipated.

“I’ve thought about us too, you know,” she finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. I turned to her, my heart pounding. “You have?” Sera smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “You’ve always been brave. But sometimes… sometimes bravery isn’t enough.” I nodded, my throat tight. “I understand.”

Our story begins on a planet called Gieă in a Continent called 'Eclispe of the Oceans' where chaos slowly unfolds with its influence slowly spreading into the entire world. This is a slow-paced story that follows multiple characters shaped ruthlessly by desires and passion. A young dragon princess thirsty for acknowledgement, A prisoner breaking free from fate, A shadow who would die for his master, A light without a source and a question without an answer. Some fight for power, some fight to destroy, some fight to save, some fight for freedom, some fight for love, some fight for vengeance and some fight from duty. They all bleed, some of them fall, some grow and some lose sight of their purpose while consciously or unconsciously trying to find one thing,.. Balance. In a world riddled by chaos where 'good people and bad people' have been replaced by the terms 'winners or losers', where greed determines justice and vanity replaces passion, where energies conflicts, wars emerge and ruthlessness gets imprinted by experience into the hearts of even the most innocent and brave heroes. They stand for their desire and themselves with a riddle left unanswered from the very beginning of time,.. "What truly is balance?.." Follow our main characters through their dramatic struggles for answers as the choices they make influences themselves and their world. THIS IS A SLOW-PACED STORY AND THERE WOULDN'T BE LOTS OF ACTION SCENES AT THE BEGINNING BUT AS TIME PROGRESSES, SCENES LIKE THIS WOULD BE MORE COMMON. TRUST ME, THIS IS A STORY WORTH THE INVESTMENT OF READING!.

This is Gonna be short Chapter's ok ok, I'll try to improve it ok, And English is not my First Language so bare with it. And I don't own Naruto, And i upload whenever i want cause im lazy but hardworking, oh forgot to tell Pairings are NarutoxHinata, Idc what ya'll say, no harem to complicated and Mc gonna be Slightly OP

The Saga of a Modern Surgeon Surviving in the Viking World! Michael Lee is a talented general surgeon, but one small mistake destroys his life. After losing his job and being dumped by his girlfriend, Michael spirals into a life of despair. One cold night, drunk after yet another job rejection, Michael is struck by a truck, taking his last breath. [ You have died! You are at the temporary soul checkpoint. ] [ Weighing your good and bad deeds... ] [ The scales are balanced! You are unworthy of entering heaven or hell! ] [ Initiating life remediation! ] [ You will reincarnate in Scandinavia, 625 AD! ] Now, Michael must live his second life to earn enough good deeds to enter heaven. But he must survive the golden age of the Vikings—clan wars, invasions of England, quests for glory, and voyages across vast seas! "Damn it! How am I supposed to survive?" Can Michael survive this brutal life? Follow Michael’s journey as he becomes a surgeon among the Vikings!

Li Jiedong, known as the Liquor God, an international peak mixologist and wine tasting master, died in his prime from drunkenness while tasting an unearthed Han dynasty wine. When he woke up, he found himself in a world called the Five Elements Continent, turned into a little beggar named Ji Dong. Here, there's a very special profession, called a Yin Yang Demon Master, whose extraordinary ten-series magic skills are breathtaking. Each Yin Yang Demon Master has a Yin Yang Crown of their own, formed by their inherent attribute. A chance encounter introduces him to the Flame Queen of the Underworld - Flame. As a person with a Yin-Yang balanced physique, he accepts the inheritance of Yin-Yang Extreme Flame, guiding his destiny on to the path of the strong. His future, can only be created by him alone...

In the world of Drasia, where diverse lands and cultures intertwine, the focus of attention shifted dramatically to the Olympus civil war, a conflict that threatened to reshape the balance of power across the realm. Amidst this turmoil stood the city-state of Draconia, a formidable and influential entity known for both its prowess in trade and its swift, decisive actions against any who dared to oppose it. At the heart of this turbulent landscape emerged the enigmatic figure of Alex, known as the God of Balance. With his keen strategic mind and unparalleled leadership, Alex led his armies not only in battle but also in the advancement of civilization itself. He provided them with the tools of war and the means to propel their societies forward. Yet, beneath his outward facade of strength and determination, Alex harbored a deeper understanding of the delicate equilibrium that governed the world. As the Olympus civil war raged on, Alex saw the need for intervention to restore balance. He marshaled his forces and intervened, aiming to bring about a swift conclusion to the conflict. However, as peace seemed within grasp, Alex witnessed a subtle shift, a realization that perhaps war itself was necessary to maintain the fragile equilibrium of the world. Join Alex on his journey as he navigates the intricate web of alliances and rivalries, leading the unofficially most potent nation in the world – the Empire of Draconia. Built upon the foundations of blood, sweat, and tears, Draconia embodies the vision and determination of its founder, Alex Luker Draco. As he grapples with the complexities of morality and power, Alex endeavors to ensure that his actions reflect the principles he espouses, shaping the destiny of nations and leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This is my first ever written novel came from my imagination that started in highschool although im not a skilled novel writer this is my first and many other stories i wish to release Release dates: only on fridays other days depending on the reason or context

When the survival of his village is threatened by a ferocious, unrelenting beast, who among them has the courage to face it? “Damian should go!” The elders chanted. Damian, the sixth son of King Gario of Akrifous, is unexpectedly chosen to confront the creature. The stakes are high: if he succeeds, he will be crowned the next King of Akrifous. There's just one problem—Damian is barely an adult, inexperienced, and, to make matters worse, he can’t fight for shit!

In Forge of Fate, Kalem, a young blacksmith with a unique gift for forging perfectly balanced weapons, discovers a legendary material that draws the attention of powerful forces across a fractured world. As ancient races like Elves, Dwarves, and Humans vie for control of magical resources and hidden secrets, Kalem finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict. His obsession with rare materials and his newfound discovery could either forge peace or ignite a war. With rival factions closing in, Kalem’s craftsmanship will shape the fate of the world—whether for good or ill.

Conrad barely scraped through high school and ended up with grades too low to secure a college admission. And for a reject like him, a bleak future was already a possibility. So, he turned to the one thing he knew best, pickpocketing. A heist gone right thrusted him in the hidden world of assassins and magic. Now a Diviner marked by the Arcane Master, The Devil, Conrad is blackmailed into working as an assassin in a world where fate is written in the cards. Warning: The story tends to shift the POV of characters.

Enchant with Magic Execute with Guns Engage with Martial Arts When the worlds collide, a tear appears in the very fabric of reality and allows the winds of chaos to blow causing space and time to shift subtly. And as coincidence upon coincidence continues to pile up, upon the convergence of three souls, a body that had barely gotten cold opened their eyes. It seems... a monster has been born

It all began years ago when Earth, which was once a place of peace, but it suddenly transformed into a desolate wasteland, barely having life in it. This change occurred due to the appearance of mutated monsters, brought about by an energy source that crash-landed on Earth. Remarkably, this energy also bestowed unique abilities upon selected humans, who were classified into different classes based on their powers. Stark Miller, a loner who never quite fit in, lost his mother as a result of the first beast wave. Just immediately, after he was mourning her death he was transported to a mysterious ruin, where he gained access to the Survival System where he was trapped for fifteen years. After being trapped in the Ruin for fifteen years, he finally emerged with immense strength. Now, he must confront the monsters and restore balance to the world.

The Evanians are a group of people destined to protect their homeland, Evania, and the powerful secret it holds. For over a thousand years, they have upheld their duty, keeping Evania safe from external threats and maintaining the balance. However, their sacred mission faces a grave crisis when the existence of Evania comes to light. Rumors of its hidden power spread far and wide, sparking curiosity and greed. Kingdoms and civilians alike begin to search for Evania, driven by the promise of wealth and untold secrets. Now, with enemies closing in, the Evanians must rise to the challenge. Their task: protect Evania and its ancient secret at all costs, as the fate of their land hangs in the balance. The guardianship that lasted a millennium is about to be tested like never before.

This is an action-packed story based around the second generation of Life and Death. The two entities are to come together to stop the rising of a looming enemy that threatens their very Omniverse. Balance is at stake as they take on old friends, enemies, and new ones alike!

Rachel is the Milana of the realm of Trannisa. She travels from realm to realm to maintain the order of The Inner Cosmos. She is of the Azmin ethnic group of Trannisa. The smallest yet most powerful group in the realm. The people of Trannisa worship the God of the Cosmos who maintains order and balance in all the realms of the nine cosmoi. As a Milana Rachel is the most powerful Azmin of her realm. Join Rachel, her siblings, and her cohort as they try to maintain balance where chaos is a necessity.

Ye Mo is an orphan, barely remembering his parents everyday is a fight for survival. In a world where the strong rule and the weak comply fortune will strike and change his destiny forever.

It's Christmas eve and I barely have a place to sleep.... Everything was great until the 20the of December 2001.....

In the world beyond the fortified walls of Edenhold, men roam wild—violent, unchecked, and dangerous. But inside the walls, a new society has risen. Built by women, for women, Edenhold is a sanctuary, a utopia where peace reigns and control over the future is absolute. Men are bred only for their most docile traits, raised with careful hands, and kept under constant surveillance. They exist to serve a single purpose: to breed out the violence that has plagued humanity for generations. Thalia, one of Edenhold’s most devoted caretakers, has spent her life nurturing boys like Kai, a promising young man with a gentle father and a powerful mother who died in service to the fortress. But as Kai nears the age where he must prove himself fit to stay within Edenhold, his behavior becomes erratic, his anger barely contained. With his future—and the future of Edenhold’s breeding program—hanging in the balance, Thalia must confront the terrifying possibility that no matter how carefully they control it, violence may be impossible to eliminate. As the foundations of Edenhold begin to crack, Thalia’s faith in the system she once trusted starts to falter. What if the violence they fear isn’t something that can be bred out? And how far are they willing to go to maintain the peace they have fought so hard to build?

In the beginning, two powerful beings fought for power over the world: the God of Heavens and the God of the Abyss. Kano Tadomeki is a 27 year old man who's living his life happily without any stress or problems. He is married to Akari and the couple shares a loving and balanced relationship. Tadomeki's professional life revolves around his job in an IT company, where he opts for a low-profile approach, avoiding the pursuit of promotions. One day they are both preparing for a meetup with their old friends happening on a festival. The story takes a tragic turn when, on the way to the meeting, Tadomeki and Akari are involved in a severe accident. While he loses his left arm, his wife is taken away by a mysterious man. How much is he willing to sacrifice just to save the ones he loves?

Lucian and Hito, siblings whose names embody "light" and "hope" respectively. Irah, the celestial deity who serves as the final bastion against the malevolent demon king, Zahar. The plot follows the journeys of Lucian and Hito as they confront both internal and external darkness. Lucian, summoned by Irah, must reconcile his innate ruthlessness with compassion. Hito, following Lucian's enigmatic disappearance, embarks on his own quest to uphold his brother's legacy of hope and equilibrium. This saga explores profound themes including the duality of light and darkness, the potency of hope, and the indomitable bonds capable of restoring balance to a world teetering on the brink of despair. It promises a narrative rich with formidable trials, adversaries, and inspiring resilience in the heroes' pursuit of enduring peace across the seven nations.

"Letters to Myself: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Redemption" takes readers on an introspective odyssey through the life of Jacques, a young man navigating the complexities of change, love, and identity. In the dimly lit room of his past, he pours his thoughts onto a digital canvas, revealing the transformation of a once-passionate basketball enthusiast into a person he barely recognizes.