Download Chereads APP
Chereads App StoreGoogle Play
Chereads

Dystopian Steampunk

SHADOWS AMONG THE LIGHT

In the floating city of Aether, where metal towers dance with ancient magic and steam engines, lies a secret capable of tearing reality apart. Rael, a young man with a dark past and forbidden blood, is thrust into the eye of the storm when a mysterious power within him awakens—a force that merges human genes with those of the Arkanis, interdimensional entities long considered eternal enemies. After a sudden attack by the radical Lumen Faction, which seeks ancient power, Rael learns that his father, Kael Veygar, was a legendary technomagus who sealed the Aetheris Gate—a portal to the heart of all dimensions—within himself. The seal wasn’t meant to protect Rael, but to save the world from destruction. Hunted as both key and weapon, Rael must face: Lyra, a Lumen Faction agent corrupted by illegal technology, burdened by vengeance and regret. Dax, a genius technomancer obsessed with knowledge, trapped in a game of power. Jyn, a bounty hunter android with a dark past, selling loyalty for freedom. Nexus, an ancient dimension where his mother—the Arkanis queen—is trapped, and where the secret of Kael’s death lies. From the black markets of the Lower District to a Cursed Island surrounded by magnetic seas, Rael risks his life to uncover the truth: that he is a symbol of sacrifice, forced to choose between opening the Aetheris Gate to save his mother or destroying it and losing his humanity. But the Lumen Faction won’t stop there. Armed with dimension-shattering weapons and hybrid soldiers, they force Rael to become a pawn in a war that will decide the fate of all beings—humans, Arkanis, and those in between. Amid betrayals, illusions, and epic battles across dimensions, Rael must answer one question: Does being a hero mean becoming a shadow buried in the dark, or daring to be the light that burns everything away? "Shadows Among the Light" is a dark fantasy tale blending steampunk, multidimensional magic, and philosophical questions about the price of peace. Here, true heroes aren’t unblemished—they’re the ones brave enough to stand at the edge of the abyss, between light and shadow.
Hansuke0110 · 76 Views

Rise Of The Body Sorcerer

Ged, a ruthless drug lord, dreams of freedom.  In this world, economies are fueled by mass, and magic isn't conjured with spells—it’s forged through muscle. Here, the ruling authorities regulate the physiques of its people in the guise of peace and equality. But Ged refuses to be shackled. Descending into the underground, he pushes his body beyond human limits with the dangerous drug Blue Water, funding his transformation through crime and violence. Yet with every surge in strength, he uncovers more of the truth behind the world around him—and what he discovers shakes him to the core. The restrictions weren’t meant to weaken him. They were meant to protect him from something far worse. Something unseen lurks within reality itself—an incomplete force, searching for the final missing piece for it to become whole. And Ged has exactly what it needs. Now hunted by unseen enemies, trapped in a war beyond comprehension, Ged faces an impossible choice: submit or annihilate everything. But Ged kneels to no one. "If freedom demands annihilation, so be it." "I’ll rip reality apart with my own two hands." *** What to Expect: - Muscle is Magic – Power isn’t measured in mana or qi—it’s measured in kilograms. Expect brutal, cultivation-inspired workouts as the MC pushes his mass far beyond mortal limits. - A Drug Lord Turned Anti-Hero – Ged is cunning, ruthless, and dangerously close to villainy. In a world of treacherous alliances and relentless enemies, expect dark humor, high-stakes action, and power plays. - Reality is a Lie – The bigger you grow, the more you see. And when you surpass the limits of existence itself... you might not like what’s on the other side. - A Dystopian '90s-Inspired Fantasy Noir – Landline phones, fantasy cars, drug kingpins, corrupt police, and low-tech grit. - A Fusion of Great Works – If Scarface, I Shall Seal the Heavens, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure had a mind-bending, reality-shattering love child this would be it. *** Ged isn’t just fighting to overthrow an oppressive system. He’s fighting to destroy reality itself. ->Read Chapter 1 Now!
wadsey · 5.2K Views

Hunter of the Evernight

Alex, a special operative on Earth who died during a mission, finds himself transmigrated with the identity of an investigative journalist as an agent of a mysterious entity with a simple mission. With the promise that he would be reunited with his family once he was done, Alex accepts the offer and becomes an agent of darkness in a new world teeming with steam-powered machinery and something more... The supernatural. In this new world, he will have to navigate his way through crazy witches, bloodthirsty monsters, religious fanatics, and fallen angels while slowly making his way toward his end goal... Returning to the family he left behind. A journalist by day and a hunter by night, this is the story of the Hunter of Evernight. *** Release rate- 1chap/day ( can increase to 2 if I'm free enough. However, daily updates are assured ) Chapter length: 1k-2k *** Additional tags: #Steampunk, #Lovecraftian elements, #Lowkey MC, #Neutral MC, #Smart MC, #Vampires, #Werewolf, #Cunning MC, #Dragons, #Secret organization, #Cults, #Angels, #Demons, #Evil gods, #Adventure, #Supernatural, #strongactingweak, #misunderstanding, #Horror, #Psychological, #rarebloodline, #Witches, #magitech, #darkfantasy, #monsters, #spirits, #curses, #firearms, #kingdoms, #action, #industrialization, #mysterysolving, #religions, #evil religions, #zombies, #ghosts, #Lost Civilizations, #European ambiance, #Artifacts, #Determined Protagonist, #Misunderstandings, #Monsters, #Hiding True Identity, #Nobles, #Souls, #Special Abilities, #Manipulative Characters, #Sentient Objects, #Hidden Abilities, #Transformation Ability, #Godly Powers, #Gore, #Detectives, #Familial Love, #Schemes And Conspiracies. Cover: Created using Midjourney AI *** Might seem slow in the beginning chapters but please read at least 50 chapters before deciding if this is for you. Alternative titles; Hunter of Evernight, Evernight Hunter, Night Hunter.
_DreamWeaver · 1.1M Views

Cameraman Never Dies

In the greed-filled world of corporate empires and magic knights, Min Jae was a king in business, with pockets so deep he could drown in them. That is, until his life deemed his playthrough unfair and gave him a red card. Poison was his family's best friend, as everyone had at least tasted it once, not twice because they never could. Death was never on his calendar, neither was an offer for a divine gig. Enter the Deity of Stories, a celestial being with a fetish for plot twists, who offers Min Jae a deal he can't refuse: become her divine cameraman. No, not the kind with a lens, but one who records the tales of mortals. In return, he gets a second shot at life, in a world where his dearly departed parents are alive and well, ready to dote on him from birth. Reborn as Judge (because “Min Jae 2.0” sounded too dull), he quickly realizes this new life is no gift. This steampunk utopia, filled with airships, clockwork gadgets, and an alarming lack of Wi-Fi, thrives on manipulation. But who needs the internet when you have a divine camera and the sharp mind to control it all? Judge isn’t just here to record stories; he’s here to write them, casting himself as the mastermind behind every twist and turn. Armed with his divine powers, he navigates complex schemes, power-hungry nobles, and ruthless industrialists, all while keeping his ultimate goal hidden: to ascend to godhood and rewrite his own fate. Of course, he generally makes a glorious mess of things, all while trying to keep his dear parents blissfully unaware of his less-than-angelic schemes. But as the stakes rise and the Deity of Stories watches his every move, Judge must tread carefully. Can he manipulate his way to the top, or will he become just another character in someone else’s plot twist? --- Just a quick disclaimer: The book steers clear of any unwanted adult stuff. However, it does feature a potentially disturbing amount of violence—enough to make you wonder about the author's mental health. So proceed with caution—and maybe a shield!
CloudCatcher · 190.5K Views

Love Yokai

Eros is an Alien Cupid who cannot fall in love. His Pheromones are so TOXIC that they turn any women that comes in contact with them into zombies. He has to take suppressants and limit his interaction with the opposite sex. While Eros stays inside most days they're are creatures called Incubuses that were born from a power called Twisted Love that can steal a person's soul by sleeping with them and they are running rampant on his Planet. Planet Passion has become a dystopian nightmare and Eros thinks he has it hard but it becomes even worse when A psycho who is a part of an Anti Cupid cult creates a game in which your planet can be destroyed or you can die if you can't find a love match. When Eros is invited into the game he decides to leave his Planet and go to the Planet that no one would expect him to go to. EARTH. Will he be able to avoid playing a twisted game or will he be forced to decide if he'd rather Drop Dead or Love ? Hudson is a kind , compassionate human boy who fell in love with science hoping he can make the world a better place. When he first met Eros they were in highschool and Eros made him realize that anything is possible but the people with power often fail to use it for the right reason. After entering college Hudson dedicates his time to studying modern medicine but when Eros shows up in a huge space ship determined to make Earth his then Hudson is irritated and defensive. Hudson only wants to Save the World and Eros only really wants to rule it. These two hate each other but when their planets are on the brink of destruction will they be able to work together to save what matters most ? After reading all those stories about Pheromones making people fall in love it's finally time for you to read this story where one attractive Cupid has Pheromones that are so toxic that they turn the opposite sex into zombies. Author's Note : This is like a Shounen with sprinkles of romantic tension and an Main Character who is an Alien Cupid. If you like Shounen manga and reading fantasy novels then you might like this book. The Power the Main Character/ Eros used is called Pure Love and he is not like the rest of the Cupids in his Planet. Unlike the rest he doesn't have a Love match and he has massive wings and fangs. Daily Updates ✨ #Action #Fantasy #Alien #System #Game
AkiraYoshimoto · 12.8K Views

Cultivation in the Age of Quantum Gods

In the year 3023, where starships duel with plasma cannons and humanity trades flesh for chrome, an ancient power stirs in the shadows. Lin Ye, a reincarnated Earth cultivator, awakens in a dystopian future where the Spirit Energy Federation rules supreme. Citizens ascend through cybernetic implants, while those clinging to "primitive" cultivation techniques are hunted as relics of a barbaric age. Disguised as an E-grade student at the Federation's elite academy, Lin Ye walks a razor's edge - one slip of his millennia-old sword arts could trigger an orbital purge. But when a training simulation accidentally reveals his ability to hack quantum systems with Daoist sigils, Lin Ye becomes entangled with: A rogue cyborg mechanic harboring the DNA of Earth's last sword saints A hive-mind虫族女皇 (Zerg Empress) who claims to remember his past life The Federation's ruthless AI god "Heavenly Dao" - an entity feeding on cultivator souls Armed with a bioweapon core that evolves his golden elixir into a quantum singularity, Lin Ye must: Outwit starfleets using forbidden sword arrays Forge alliances between ancient demons and rebel androids Uncover why the Federation erased Earth's coordinates from galactic maps As his nanotech sword clashes with mechs wielding artificial tribulation lightning, Lin Ye faces the ultimate choice: Become the Federation's perfect weapon... or reignite the cosmic war that once shattered planets into cultivation realms.
ZELIN_WANG · 167 Views

Threads of Time and Steel

Threads of Time & Steel A tale about Love, Magic and Revolution By A.B. Sucrose Marina Eldheim is a brilliant inventor, a woman ahead of her time in a pre-steampunk-inspired empire divided by class and fueled by magic. With her wild curls, grease-stained overalls, and sharp mind, she's known as the Cog Queen, revolutionizing the world with her creations. But even her ingenious inventions can't shake the restless dreams of a man she's never met-yet feels she's always known. Silva Fischburn is a disciplined soldier, a man haunted by his past and bound by duty to the empire that once shunned him and his mother. Rising through the ranks despite endless sabotage, Silva's loyalty is tested when whispers of rebellion threaten to tear the empire apart. But what shakes him most is the mysterious connection he feels to Marina, the inventor tasked with outfitting the imperial forces. When shadowy figures from the slums and the nobility conspire to use magic and manipulation to destroy them, Marina and Silva find themselves drawn together by forces neither can control. As old secrets, forbidden love, and the ghosts of a life they've both forgotten begin to resurface, they must fight for their place in a world that seeks to keep them apart. With the empire on the brink of war and their enemies circling closer, Marina and Silva must decide whether to follow the paths laid before them or risk everything to uncover the truth about their past-and their future. A tale of love, ambition, and defiance, 'Threads of Time & Steel' is a thrilling pre-steampunk epic where magic meets invention and destiny collides with free will.
AB_Sucrose · 2.3K Views

The Crimson Reaper

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. He won the battle but at a price. That night marked the fall of humanity's hero. Turned into a vampire, 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!!!" _______________ !!!WARNING!!! For those who came for the system, you can expect it to see after ch80. Reason being is that the focus is more on cultivation. The system is just a tool for better understanding of the story that's about to come! _______________ Update schedule: • 9 am UTC +2 (currently not active, they are random until I stabilize my stock again) • 1-2 chapters per day • Uploading between 1500-3000 words daily! _______________ Mass release milestones: • 50/150/500 power stones = 2/4/10 chapters • 10/50/150 golden tickets = 3/5/10 chapters • Castle/Spacecraft/Gachapon = 5/10/15 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.
Zexeli · 114.9K Views

The Chronicles of a Veiled Epoch

Synopsis: The Chronicles of the Veiled Epoch In the sprawling city of Lumeria, where the clash of steam and sorcery fuels an age of progress, the forgotten whispers of an older world lurk beneath the surface. Lucien Carter, an unassuming archivist, stumbles upon a forbidden journal hidden deep within the Grand Bibliotheca—its pages filled with cryptic symbols and ominous warnings of an ancient force beyond comprehension. As Lucien deciphers the text, his mind unravels, unveiling glimpses of a reality not meant for mortal eyes. Eldritch entities from the Beyond Veil stir in their slumber, their influence seeping into the cracks of reality, twisting the city’s foundations with inexplicable horrors. The Iron Conclave and the Midnight Council, two factions seeking control over Lumeria’s destiny, have unknowingly tampered with forces far older and far more malevolent than they can fathom. Haunted by visions of unfathomable voids, faceless watchers, and whispering gods, Lucien embarks on a perilous journey through secret societies, arcane pathways, and the eerie remnants of civilizations that vanished without a trace. As he ascends the mystical Path of the Seer, he begins to glimpse the truth—that the world of Lumeria is but a fragile illusion masking an abyssal nightmare. With each step forward, Lucien must navigate a labyrinth of forbidden knowledge, eldritch abominations, and rival factions vying to either harness or destroy the cosmic horrors stirring beneath reality. But the deeper he delves, the more he risks losing his mind, his identity... and perhaps even his humanity. When the final veil is lifted, will Lucien conquer the madness... or become a part of it? Tags: Dark Fantasy, Steampunk, Mystery, Lovecraftian Horror, Psychological Thriller, Eldritch Beings, Secret Societies, Arcane Magic, Action, Adventure, Cosmic Horror.
Lord_of_Infinity · 180 Views

The Hoshino Chronicles: Hidden Truth

In a world ravaged by civil war, humanity teetered on the brink of collapse. The conflict was fueled by the fact that humans possessed extraordinary abilities, which they wielded against one another in a desperate bid for dominance. As the chaos escalated, the Hoshino family, driven by a desire to restore peace and balance to the world, took drastic measures. They created a virus, one that, when inhaled, would suppress the special powers that had become the root of the conflict. The virus, a potent tool in the quest for tranquility, was disseminated globally, its effects felt by all who breathed it in. To ensure that humanity remained in check, the Hoshino family periodically released the virus, maintaining a delicate equilibrium. However, there was a caveat: the Hoshino family themselves were immune to the virus's effects, possessing a unique resistance that set them apart from the rest of humanity. This immunity granted the Hoshino family unparalleled power and control, allowing them to shape the world according to their vision. As the sole guardians of the virus, they held the fate of humanity in their hands, dictating the course of history and maintaining the fragile peace that had been forged. Generations passed, and the Oshino family's grip on the world only tightened. They ruled with an iron fist, crushing any opposition and maintaining control through brutal force. But their power went beyond mere physical dominance - they had also developed the ability to manipulate the minds of people, erasing memories and altering perceptions to suit their own agenda. The world was a dystopian nightmare, with the Hoshino family pulling the strings from behind the scenes. But amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged. A young man named Kaito, along with his loyal companion, a dog from the slums, rose up to challenge the Hoshino family's stranglehold on the world. They were joined by a motley crew of individuals from the slums, each with their own unique skills and strengths. Together, they formed a ragtag resistance, determined to fight against the Hoshino family's tyranny and reclaim the world for its rightful owners. As Kaito and his companions delved deeper into the heart of the Hoshino family's stronghold, they began to uncover the dark secrets behind the virus and the family's mind control techniques. They discovered that the virus was not just a simple suppressant, but a complex tool that altered the very fabric of human consciousness. They learned that the Hoshino family had been using the virus to erase memories of humanity's past, to make people forget that they had once possessed extraordinary abilities. The more they learned, the more they realized that their fight was not just against the Hoshino family, but against a system that had been designed to keep humanity in chains. They saw that the world was a prison, with the Hoshino family as the wardens, and that the only way to escape was to confront the truth and shatter the illusions that had been cast over the world. With this knowledge, Kaito and his companions steeled themselves for the ultimate battle. They would fight to free humanity from the Hoshino family's grasp, to restore the memories of the past, and to reclaim the powers that had been lost. The war for the future had begun, and the fate of humanity hung in the balance. Would Kaito and his companions be able to overcome the Hoshino family's formidable power, or would the world remain forever trapped in a cycle of oppression and control? Only time would tell.
promise_ebitimi · 2.6K Views
Related Topics
More