Dungeon Kurashi No Moto Yuusha

I died. That's obvious. But I was reborn. How? Don't ask me. Maybe it was some god. A divine being? Ah- It doesn't matter. My life burned away and now- well I'm stuck here in this black void. This dungeon. Maybe I had lived a pious last life. Laughable as that was. But I was given a second chance. Told to grow my dungeon, to create hulking monstrosities that would destroy the world. In short, I am now a villain. I am the consciousness of the dungeon, the little orb at the end my body. And still I live. A projection of a body is created - a trap - and I am that. I am the one to guide foolish adventurers to their death. My looks are curated. Soft features that entrap the mind. I am the dungeon. I am the projection, I am human, and I am the dungeon. And I will conquer all. Every being will bow before my might. "Before you're cuteness~" Ah- heh- that too... help... I didn't ask to look this cute!

The Dungeon. A harsh world where death is a constant companion. Powerful monsters roam freely, and every element—terrain, flora, and environment—conspires to eliminate intruders. The moment you step inside, there are no guarantees for your life. Many lose their sanity before their bodies give out, and even if they manage to survive, only a rare few escape unscathed. —At least, that’s how it’s supposed to be. "Alright, let's have another fun day of solo camping!" Deep within the uncharted depths of an S-Rank Dungeon, a man casually streams his solo camping adventures. The man’s name is Shahzad. *** - "Wait, hold on. Did he just say he cleared forty floors of an S-Rank Dungeon? That’s a world first, isn’t it?" - "He just casually drops groundbreaking information like it’s nothing. This is why I can’t stop watching his streams!" - "Why does he never look at the comments? He always just streams one-sidedly!" - "Wait, did he just hunt a Three-Head? By himself? That’s the kind of monster even A-Rank parties immediately retreat from!" - "What even is this guy?" *** Every time Shahzad streams, the entire world is thrown into chaos. Yet, for some reason, the man himself seems blissfully unaware. Just who is he, really? [A/N: Also publishing in royalroad.com by the same context!]

In a world where the supernatural collides with the ordinary, dungeons—dangerous rifts to other realms—begin appearing across the city, threatening humanity. The Hunter Association, tasked with sealing these rifts, relies on Guides who are psychically linked to Hunters with extraordinary powers. A former soldier, becomes a newly awakened Guide at 27, struggling to adapt to his role. Paired with an S-ranked Hunter, a reckless veteran esper, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating deadly dungeons filled with nightmarish creatures. Their partnership is strained—A disciplined and methodical solider, and an esper who's impulsive and dismissive of rules. As dungeons appear more frequently, each mission tests their limits and teamwork. While the Guide adjusts to his new life and role, the esper wrestles with his haunted past and growing responsibilities. Together, they uncover a disturbing pattern behind the dungeon outbreaks, suggesting a larger, sinister plot at play. Amid the chaos, the guide grapples with losing his former life and his growing attachment to his esper, while the looming danger threatens to push them—and their fragile trust—apart. Every decision they make could determine the city's fate, or possibly the entire world. NOTE: This is a slow-burn light-romance BL. It means there are no mature or sexual themes, and it focuses on action, plot, character growth, and relationships between characters and their adversaries. Cover Art: V.R. Wilde (IG: its.forevermonday)

The Mayan ceremonial dagger had an inscription in the ancient language that read: "Offer thy heart". It's obviously an instruction left by the past inhabitants of this forgotten place, but who would be stupid enough to stab himself in the heart with a rusty old knife found inside a tombstone? After activating my battery pack the dagger shimmers brightly in a cyan light, the creatures are coming, I can hear their steps. 'It's do or die.'

In a world transformed by dungeons and mutations, most people have gained extraordinary powers or unique racial traits. But a boy name Hugo Icelandra is different—he's a powerless human, lacking both abilities and the advantages of mutated races. With no strength to speak of, he’s overshadowed by his talented family and mocked by peers for daring to dream of becoming a Hunter. That all changes when Hugo’s father gifts him the Megatrix, an advanced device capable of transforming him into superior versions of other species. Armed with this revolutionary technology, Hugo takes his first step into the Hunter High Academy, determined to prove his worth. However, the path to greatness is fraught with peril. Hugo must survive deadly trials, face his old bullies, and earn the respect of his peers—all while learning to master the Megatrix and discovering his own inner strength. Along the way, he encounters an unlikely group of allies, including a silver-haired sharpshooter, a fiery dark elf, and a gravity-wielding half-dragon. Together, they’ll uncover secrets that could reshape the very foundations of their world. In a world where power defines status, Hugo’s journey is a testament that ingenuity, resilience, and hard work can surpass even the greatest natural gifts. ---- This novel is loosely inspired by the concept of shape-shifting tech and super-powered transformations, kind of like if Ben-10 went to a dungeon, got a makeover, and swapped the Omnitrix for a wrist gadget with some extra flair. Totally not a copy, just a fun twist on the idea!

In a world where dungeons were an essential part of it, Rein was trying to conquer as many as possible. They were the key to gain powers in the fastest possible way. So, to reach his full potential and to become the strongest, he became a great dungeon conqueror. With his trusty friends and lovers, he was definitely going to reach the peak alongside everyone. Join Rein and see how he went from strong to stronger and then the strongest. __________________ 1. The harem would not be too large(I'm not sure how many but probably just 4-5 main and few other here and there). All the girls would be getting their time and story. 2. The story is starting when the MC is in the middle of his growth stage and not at the very beginning. But his beginning will be mentioned in the story in some form. 3. I don't think I need to mention this, but obviously it will not have any NTR, rape or that kind of stuff. It is actually quite a wholesome story focusing mainly on adventure, action and bit of romance and slice of life. _________________ https://discord.com/invite/7cgm7cDupM you can join the discord if you feel like it. You will be able to found the character illustrations there. The cover does belong to me. Please enjoy reading.

Kenshi Yamano was the only human who didn’t receive a skill from the gods, for what reason he didn’t know but one day he picked up an albino snake and little did he know this was the Goddess of snakes,the end,and poison. Baem Hananim never granted a skill to a human and was eventually labeled as a danger to the other gods so they attempted to kill her. This led to her escaping and meeting Kenshi who had saved her. How will the story play out? read to find out

[WN WITH ILLUSTRATION] Story about human babies raised by monsters in a world of sword and magic. Allen is an orphaned boy that had lived a rather pleasant life with his orc mother in the bowels of a deadly dungeon, until the day a group of humans ventured down to loot and pillage the home they had come to think of as safe. They took everything that Allen had, and drove him further away from the humanity. In anger and anguish, Allen turned his back on the humans. He encapsulated himself in a deep-seated hatred of them, refusing to associate with them in any way—even going so far as to reject any attempt at kindness. Allen begins his journey in a world of human with full of deceit, danger, envy, and politics. [WARNING! this novel has strong gore and violence] [This novel has an illustration. All the illustrations are original and made by me. Reuse is not allowed, and repost should be with credit]

I became a demon lord in a dungeon creation game who needs to have sexual relations with other women to become stronger. So I need to corrupt all the female characters here so I can go back? “I wonder if they can still keep a proud look on their face with a dick inside them!”

"When a human tries to become a god, their can only be one outcome." ---------------------------------- As I opened my eyes, I was greeted with a disorienting sight. I found myself lying on a cold, metal bed, my limbs tightly bound to it. The feeling of numbness that had overtaken my arms and legs was overwhelming, and I struggled to regain any semblance of control over my body. As I looked up, I noticed multiple blindingly bright light bulbs arranged in a grid pattern on the ceiling, casting an eerie glow throughout the room. It was a sight that had become all too familiar to me over time, and yet it never failed to fill me with a sense of dread. I couldn't remember how long I had been trapped in this sterile, white room, but it felt like an eternity. My memories were hazy, my mind clouded by the constant barrage of experiments and tests that I was subjected to on a daily basis. I had lost track of time, lost track of the days and weeks that passed me by. All I knew was that I was a prisoner, a mere puppet in the hands of my captors. The experiments were brutal, each one more invasive than the last. They probed and prodded at my body, searching for answers that I didn't have. I was a lab rat, a subject for their twisted experiments, and there was nothing I could do to stop them. The pain was excruciating, but I had learned to bear it with a stoic resolve. I had no choice but to endure it, to survive in this hellish existence for another day. I had no idea what lay beyond the sterile walls of my prison anymore. The outside world felt like a distant memory, a dream that I couldn't quite grasp. I was cut off from the rest of humanity, isolated in my own personal hell. The only contact I had with the outside world was the occasional visit from my captors, who would come in to administer more tests and take samples from my body. They treated me like an object, not a person, and it was a dehumanizing experience that had left me feeling like a shell of my former self. I had no free will, no autonomy. I was a puppet, a tool to be used and discarded at will. At least, that's what they wanted me to believe. But deep down, I knew that there was still a spark of humanity within me, a will to survive and fight back against my captors. It was a small glimmer of hope, but it was enough to keep me going, to give me the strength to endure another day of torture and pain. ---------------------------- Get ready for a hell of a Roller costar plot. Remember to thank me later...…

In the grand world of Nova, many different races exist such as elves, humans, dwarves and beastmen and through years of war, strife and competition the world has grown, becoming home to great empires and countries throughout the oceans and five continents. However, to the great creators the world has become stagnant and boring, ever since the calamity that was the Church of Light and their Holy White empire. Now the Dark God has created a new race after years upon years of dedicated effort. A species that is like none other and his hope for Nova’s future….Dungeon cores, beings that have the ability to reshape the very world itself, entering the domain of the gods. Join Frost a newly born first generation Dungeon core as he embarks upon his journey within Nova and carves out his place in the world. How will the world’s current denizens react to his birth? Will they be friends or foes? And most of all how the Light God react to this new addition to the world, will he accept them or seek to destroy them? This novel incorporates dungeon building and management but most of that won't fully take off until the later volumes when Frost has much more floors and money to play around with. This is not a solely dungeon story as the MC Frost will have to explore and interact with the world of Nova much like how an adventurer would and forewarning the story is slow. There's a lot of details and avenues which the story goes into, not simply battles, wars and action, it follows all aspects of Frost's life, his growth and interactions with Nova not only as a Dungeon core but also as a person.

Darkness reigned before the dawn of light... Who would have thought that his mundane life would take a chilling turn one day? Trapped in the monotony of his office existence, Simon suddenly finds himself thrust into an extraordinary realm beyond imagination. Death was merely the beginning... When Simon opened his eyes next, a fantastical landscape vastly different from his familiar office cubicle awaited him. A marvellous sight, a different world. The cruel life... Althaea, a realm of merciless brutality where the law of survival dictates: eat or be eaten, kill or be killed. Born not as a human... Simon emerges as a demon, a being shunned by humanity and embroiled in a relentless war between humans and demons. The Seraphims, protector of humanity, and the Demon lords who rule across all demonkind. Amidst all the chaos, he must navigate the treacherous hierarchy of demonkind as one of the lowest-ranking Demon Nobles. The unique power... The art of dungeon creation—a golden opportunity to ascend above the chaos and establish his dominion. With power comes adversaries... Now he must delve deeper, unveil its hidden powers and forge alliances that will dictate his fate. Fight rival demons, vengeful seraphims, and ancient evils who were up to no good. . Join Simon on his odyssey through a world teetering on the edge of destruction, where every step forward is fraught with danger and every decision could mean life or death. Will he rise to the challenge and defy the odds, or will he succumb to the unforgiving darkness that threatens to consume him? ----- Join our discord for Q&A and to chat with fellow members- https://discord.gg/bXexmSNeqn You can support me by helping me buy illustrations:- patreon.com/ViciousPepper.

At the beginning of 2055, the world's largest gaming contest began: The Dungeon of Trials, a game in which the only goal was to reach the lowest floor of the dungeon.

"The conditions are finally met. All the conveniences I've been waiting for have finally lined up. I can't wait for another, and it won't get more perfect than this. All hosts are chosen. Time to launch The Dungeon Creation System." - ???

A young man saw himself locked inside a cube, what he will do to get out from it? How did put him there?

Michael thought a hike on the Appalachian Trail might clear his head, not turn his life upside down. Stumbling upon the Infinity Dungeon, he discovers a realm of magic—his ticket to a new life. But as Michael battles his way through the dungeon and gains magic [Skills], he realizes that the whole world is about to change forever. Other delvers with dangerous powers, hungry beasts, the awakening of old monsters. Dangers are everywhere. Friends are now enemies, abusing their power and even the Italian mob wants a slice of the pie. In a world where anyone can wield power, Michael knows he’s going to have to devise a way to get stronger. To deal with this he creates a megacorporation, and its Candle Light division is starting to look awfully similar to a certain foundation that deals with magical anomalies. LitRPG with lots of blue boxes, grounded in a real world that feels ever more dangerous, and a main character who will have to learn how to exploit his powers quickly, before events slip out of his grasp. The world is vast and full of dangers, after all, and magic only makes things worse.

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creating and managing a dungeon just to survive the cruel world where it's kill or be killed. watch as Shawn builds his dungeon and gets stronger until he becomes the most feared being in all the lands. Note from author: this is my first time writing a book so I will try my best and take notes from commits so have a good rest of your day also it is just me working on the book.

This is a world of Gods, Demons and even the elusive hidden Immortals. On this planet where even dragons must bow their heads when faced with truly powerful heros how will Knox face against them? The planet of Titan is a world filled with endless perils. Amongst the magical creatures of the world Titan, a newly discovered race known as dungeons were born. Our protagonist Knox Light happens to be one of first dungeon’s born, what choices will he make? Floor by floor Knox will build a home for himsef, and a sanctuary for his monster kin, a magical world all his own. How will Knox fare in this cold world that seems out to get him. Will he be captured early on in his epic tale? Or will Knox rise beyond all those who wish to use and control his dungeon and become a Dungeon God?… This is a slow paced novel, please do not read if you enjoy rushed content. Dungeon God World Discord for questions. https://discord.gg/uJPCXabfk9 Atleast 2 chapters per week Also I will be moving my novel over to Royal road where it will be completely free to read

Leonar is a compulsive gambler, now in debt up to his neck. The worst part? Even though his ability reactivated the moment he entered a dungeon, he can't use it in his world’s casinos because they don’t allow Awakened. His ability is a special trait in his eyes that lets him see probabilities as green, yellow, or red. Yet he finds an opportunity to use it... in the most dangerous casino ever known. But there, he saw a color he’d never seen before on an item among the casino's prizes. Gold. Though he never imagined he’d become the hunter destined to protect the world—with several sexy yet insufferable ego-weapons. "Damn it, can’t you all be quiet for one second? I finally know what to do!" "But it was Eleonora who started it!" "No, you did!" "Ladies… we’re in the middle of a battle… calm down… you’re going to get Leonar killed!"

Alex thought he left it all behind—the court, the spotlight, the whispers of a legacy too heavy to carry. Starting fresh at a new high school was supposed to be his escape. No basketball. No pressure. Just a quiet life in the background. But when the school’s failing basketball team crosses paths with Alex, fate takes a sudden turn. Secrets from his past threaten to surface, and the team’s desperation pulls him into a world he swore he’d never return to. Now, with time running out, Alex must decide: will he remain in the shadows, or rise to meet a challenge bigger than any game he’s ever played? One thing’s for sure—this time, there are No Timeouts.

In a world where mysterious dungeons appear and reshape the balance of power, The Chains of the Dungeon follows Jin, an ordinary hunter with extraordinary determination. After his village is destroyed by a dungeon eruption, Jin vows to uncover the truth behind these enigmatic labyrinths. Guided by a sentient crystal and accompanied by a powerful dragon ally, Jin ventures deep into the dungeon that wiped out his home. Within its treacherous depths, he discovers ancient seals bound by magical chains. Each seal is guarded by fearsome creatures and trials that test not only his strength but also his mind and resolve. As Jin breaks each chain, his sword absorbs fragments of their power, making him stronger—but it comes at a cost. The dungeon itself begins to awaken, revealing its true nature as a sentient and malevolent force. The deeper Jin goes, the more he learns about the dungeon’s origins and the catastrophic consequences of fully unleashing its secrets. The Chains of the Dungeon is a gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and self-discovery, blending high-stakes action with deep emotional moments. With every step, Jin faces increasingly dangerous challenges, unraveling the mysteries of the dungeon while battling his inner demons. Will he emerge victorious, or will the dungeon claim him as another victim?

Long ago when he was only a little boy the dark lord attacked his town and killed all adult males. He was captured along with his mother and two sisters. One of his sister got separated from them. To keep his remaining family alive he has to fight in the cage and bring profit to his cruel masters. If he ever looses a war then his family dies. So far he has never lost and has been bringing massive profits to his masters. The are happy with him and promised to let go of his sister after 5 more fights. But today he made a grave mistake; he got distracted while fighting. It cost his masters a lot of cash. The distraction was a beautiful girl he has never seen before. His masters punish him by sticking a needle where it hurts the most; his family. In his mind he can only blame the stranger who distracted him. He his devastated and hungry for revenge. How will he ever attain freedom or his much desired vengeance?

Two powerful kingdoms are cursed with thier inhabitants falling into a deathlike slumber. The only thing powerful enough to break the curse is the sword of the Aiges. An immensely powerful weapon, so powerful it had to be sealed away, in the dungeons of heaven, at the end of gilgamesh. The battle to retrieve the sword turns man against man, knight against knight and kingdom against kingdom. Who will retrieve the sword, obtain ultimate power and if they're willing free the kingdoms

A man wakes up feeling curiously unfamiliar with his surroundings, having no memory of anything or how he got there. Join our hero as he navigates eerie corridors and fights nightmareishly horrific creatures. How will our hero use his intellect and newly acquired power to guide him? Will he fall like the others or ultimately break away from the dungeon's cruel confines?

Two young boys, Thrain and Thorin are going to conquer there first dungeon.