Cutting For Stone

Year 2035. A groundbreaking game—"Glory Lords: Arcane War"—takes the world by storm. With cutting-edge VR immersion, players can feel the pulse of magic, the tremors of battle, and the weight of every decision. But more than just a game, it becomes the ultimate stage for global esports. Elite teams rise, billion-dollar prize pools emerge, and the entire world is swept into the frenzy. But for Ethan Parker, this isn’t just a game. It’s a gamble with fate itself. Las Vegas. Midnight. A secret high-stakes game. On the table lies the world’s only Legendary-tier artifact—the Stone of Glory. Its value? Far beyond a billion dollars. Because hidden within it is a secret—one that can rewrite the very rules of reality. Ethan bets everything. And loses. In that moment, he doesn’t just lose the artifact—he loses his future. Then, the world changes. The game and reality merge. Earth is no longer the world it once was. Society collapses, replaced by a brutal new order where a person’s rank in "Glory Lords: Arcane War" determines their status in real life. The strongest players become kings. The weakest? Slaves. And the one who won the Stone of Glory—Griffin Musk—rises to absolute power, ruling over this new world as its supreme leader. As for Ethan? Once the #1 player in the world, he loses everything—his account, his status, his freedom. Reduced to the lowest class, he suffers, tortured until his final breath. But now—he’s back. Reborn with the memories of his past life, he returns to the moment it all began. This time, he wins the gamble. This time, he won’t let the world fall into Griffin’s hands. But fate has more in store for him… When he logs into the game, he realizes something is off. Not only is he the first player in the world to own private territory, but he also acquires something unheard of—the only Legendary-tier unit in existence: the Green Dragon. And then—something even more shocking. These two Green Dragons aren’t just powerful units. They’re heroes. With growth potential and combat abilities surpassing even top-tier players, they have the power to change the course of the entire game. At that moment, Ethan knows—his path to the top has begun. But the real world isn’t done with him yet. Governments, military forces, corporate giants, secret organizations—and even Griffin himself—are now watching his every move. This time, it’s not just about revenge. This time, he’s taking control of the future. The war of heroes has only just begun…

Moren Ravenheart has always longed to escape the gilded cage of her noble upbringing in Stormhaven. The sole heiress to a powerful family, her parents view her as a pawn in their ruthless quest for wealth and influence. With her city at the crossroads of magic and steam-powered innovation, Moren secretly prepares for a new life of freedom, gathering supplies and dreaming of adventures far from the politics of the Menagerie Coast. When she discovers her parents’ latest betrayal—a marriage contract that would bind her to the city’s leader—Moren’s desperation leads her to an unexpected ally: a powerful Fey who offers her extraordinary abilities in exchange for a favor in the distant city of White Stone. Armed with new powers and a fierce determination, Moren flees Stormhaven aboard an airship to Vey’Lathis, hoping to forge her own destiny. But Whitestone is a city shrouded in mystery, where shadows linger and danger lurks behind every corner. As Moren navigates her new life, she finds herself drawn to an enigmatic ally with secrets of their own, even as she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of the city. With her past catching up to her and the Fey’s bargain looming, Moren must decide how far she’s willing to go to claim her freedom—and whether love can survive in a world full of lies and peril.

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL READERS OF SACRED STONE: THE RISE OF ATHAVAN Dear readers, Thank you for following and supporting Sacred Stone: The Rise of Athavan. Your love for this story has meant the world—and it’s what pushed me to take it to the next level. After months of rewriting, refining, and reimagining, I’ve decided to relaunch the novel under a new title and upgraded vision. The new version features: Stronger world-building Sharper pacing Deeper mythological integration And a more intense, emotionally driven version of Athavan's journey The story is now titled: I SHALL WRITE MY OWN DESTINY Published under my new official author profile: D Tale Studio Check out the latest version here: [https://www.webnovel.com/book/32273732408397905] This isn't just an edit—it’s a rebirth. The prophecy may have changed, but the anomaly still rises. Thank you again for being part of the original journey. I invite you now to experience it as it was always meant to be told. With respect and renewed fire, – D Tale Studio

Warning! Mature Content Hernia is his to care for and he doesn’t care what the world thinks of that. >>>>>>> “We could date instead,” Hermia suggested, her voice laced with uncertainty. “I don’t date,” Niklaus replied coldly, his piercing gaze unwavering. Hermia blinked, caught off guard. “So it has to be marriage?” she asked, her tone laced with disbelief. “Yes,” he deadpanned, not a hint of hesitation in his voice. Her frustration bubbled over. “But we don’t even know each other!” she whined, throwing her hands up in exasperation. Niklaus leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming. “I don’t need to know you, Mia,” he said, his voice dipping into a deep, dangerous tone. “When I can feel you… that’s enough for me.” She inhaled sharply, her heart hammering in her chest. “That’s not enough for me,” she countered, her voice firm but trembling slightly. His expression softened, and his next words wrapped around her like a promise. “I would forever cherish you, adore you, and treat you like the rarest gem. I would never let you shed a single tear of pain.” Her resolve wavered, but she shook her head and pushed back. “We’re not getting married, Shark. Just go.” But instead of leaving, he smirked, leaning back with a confidence that rattled her. “I’ll be waiting.” Hermia groaned, exasperated. “Nik, you’re hardly doing any waiting. You’re all over me! We live together, work together, eat together—you’re always here!” Niklaus’s voice dropped to a whisper, raw and pleading. “Then just keep me forever, Mia.” She froze, his honest, vulnerable eyes piercing through every defense she had built. Her heart quivered as she felt the weight of his words sink in. She didn’t know what to do. >>>>>>>> To the world, Niklaus Hathaway is ruthless—a man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost. But for Hermia, the girl who’s lost everything, he’s something else entirely: her unlikely savior whom she couldn’t blindly trust. He’s ruthless to everyone—except her. Niklaus Hathaway doesn’t date. He doesn’t waste time. He only wants what’s his. When Hermia steps into his life, he makes one thing clear: if she won’t marry him, she’ll work for him. Keeping her close is his only goal, and no amount of gossip, jealousy, or family betrayal will change that. But Hermia’s life isn’t as simple as working for the powerful CEO who’s claimed her as his. With an evil stepsister and manipulative parents determined to ruin her happiness, Hermia must fight for her place in a world that seems determined to push her out. Niklaus declared her his from the beginning—and he’ll stop at nothing to protect her, no matter the cost Love has never been this dangerous.

Rhonin Winter never planned to get involved. Broke, drowning in debt, and sleeping in his car, he took the job out of desperation. Impregnate three omegas, get paid, get out. Simple, right?  Wrong.  Because the three omegas assigned to him? They’re about to turn his world upside down. _ Orion Veltis: "If you're here to waste my time, leave."  Orion built a multi-billion-dollar empire from the ground up. Cold, untouchable, and completely unbothered by love, he sees relationships as nothing but a liability. But an heir? A legacy? That’s non-negotiable. _ Elian Muro: "I just… I don’t want to be owned." Elian grew up in a golden cage, raised to be the perfect omega. His parents tried to force him into an arranged marriage with a powerful but cruel alpha—so he ran.  Alone, hiding, desperate to escape a future he never wanted. If he has a pup, his family can’t force him to marry.  _ Vail Everette: "Relax, sweetheart. It’s just sex—unless you want it to be more?"  Vail used to be a superstar. Adored. Worshiped. Until a scandal ruined him. Betrayed by his ex, backstabbed by his own industry, he lost everything.  Now? He refuses to crawl back to the world that destroyed him. But if he has a pup? That love will be real. Unconditional. His. _ Rhonin just wanted to pay off his debt and move on. Instead, he’s caught between three extraordinary omegas—each with their own reasons, their own struggles, their own secrets.

On the night of her mother’s death, Emma Stone receives five mysterious stones, each carrying a secret power. But before she can uncover their true purpose, dark forces hunt her down. A charming yet dangerous man, Caelum, offers to protect her—but can she trust him? As betrayal looms and the fate of the world hangs in the balance, Emma must master the stones before they fall into the wrong hands. Will she emerge victorious, or will love become her downfall?

In a world riddled with endless greed, pain, and destruction, a once hated king Nai Soari is raised from the dead - a peaceful place that he wishes to return to. His sole task is the killing the Demon who's one step away from annihilating the planet. Gifted with the Blessing of the Sun, Nai is the world's lone savior. Nai - all the whilst regaining his powers that have slowly drained over time - must join forces with a cunning doctor, a mute orphan child, and Luan, a secretive, dangerous, yet charming man who has given naught but his name and age to restore the mortal world to what it once was.

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The Stone Mask is an action-packed dark fantasy set in a world where strength rules and the weak are crushed. Katsu Blazewood, a rising Ranker with fire-based abilities, dreams of climbing the ranks and proving his worth. Under the guidance of the ruthless Simon Shepard, he faces deadly trials, powerful adversaries, and the harsh truth of what it means to be a Ranker. But when the government launches a brutal invasion in search of a legendary artifact—the Stone Mask—Katsu is thrust into a war far greater than himself. The Stone Mask is said to hold unimaginable power, a relic from a forgotten era that could reshape the balance of the world. But as Katsu uncovers the dark secrets behind it, he begins to question everything: Who truly controls the Rankers? What does it mean to wield power? And most of all—what will he become if he survives?

In a thrilling sci-fi adventure, Troy, an ordinary teenager, is thrown into an extraordinary battle when Barry, a mysterious guy from the future, arrives. Barry reveals that Troy is the chosen one, the only person capable of stopping the alien race known as the Kallunkas from conquering the universe. Equipped with powerful watches forged from Itemis, a mysterious element that grants superhuman abilities, Troy must master his newfound powers and confront unimaginable dangers. With the fate of humanity resting on their shoulders, Troy and Barry form an unlikely alliance and journey across time and space to outwit the Kallunkas. As they face fierce enemies and daunting challenges, their partnership becomes the universe's last hope for a future free from the tyranny of the Kallunkas.....

To Corvina, half a century alive practicing magic and experimenting with ingredients in the vastness of the world was obvious; she was a Witch, after all, and it was her job to pioneer new avenues of magic and alchemy so that the rest of the world might enjoy a better life going forwards. Power came to her naturally, her fifty years of life having been devoted to acquiring it, and while she very much enjoyed the solitude of being a Witch, things change when someone interesting pops into her life all of a sudden. A weird, peculiar woman about half her age, saying things that don't make sense, doing things and acting in ways that seemed far too... practiced to simply be the mistakes that she claims they are; this woman caught Corvina's interest, especially since she was a hopeful woman with paltry skills in magic attempting to become a Witch. And yet where others found her to be merely a intriguing yet worthless prospect, Corvina saw something in her, something that she wasn't entirely aware would spark into something that would change her life forever. This is going to be a romance between a futanari (Corvina) and a woman, with quite a fair amount of smut eventually when everything has reached that point between them; there will be no PoV switches as I want to show everything from the older, more 'set' character compared to the fascinating and mysterious woman she meets. Fantasy, more about character interaction than action, slice of life between two interesting characters, and even more generic yet comforting chapters to read (hopefully) daily... If you like Futa on Female, Yuri, Fantasy and a good story, then please come on in and read~!

jannie a very hardworking girl is determined to transform her family life after finishing her education. She gets a scholarship to a national school and there meets her love Jayden life runs smooth until they went to university and separate ways. Jayden went abroad but for Jannie went back to her village to study medicine in a small collage. Jannie sat on his lap and slowly started to move her hips in a circular motion, applying more pressure.Jayden called in a very serious tone" Jannie " she acted normal and said ," yes'. The heat from her body was making him loose his self control, and within a blink of an eye he carried her to the bedroom. After closing the bedroom door he pinned her hand above her head and started kissing her softly and with time it got world. Jannie could see Jayden bulge and they were ready to explore each other world. This is memory Jannie is recalling while breast feeding her five months daughter . Will fate lead her and Jayden??!

Unhappy and unfulfilled, Sirius is murdered. Instead of passing on, the boy is given another chance at life. He wakes in an unfamiliar world where the inhabitants despise humans. A strange, old man gifts Sirius a mysterious stopwatch slowly counting down to zero. When asked what it is ticking down to, the man replies: "Your memories." Will Sirius find a way to keep his memories while dealing with the struggles of his new life? Will he stay alive long enough to get the chance? Does he even want to keep his memories? Or will he break down crying... begging for more time?

Jordan, a man thrown into an unforgiving world, must learn to adapt and survive against creatures far beyond what he’s ever known. Armed with a mysterious, evolving knife, he discovers that every battle, every creature slain, pushes him closer to a strength he never imagined. With each core he collects, his knife grows stronger, and so does he. But as his power increases, so do the dangers lurking in the shadows. Goblins, slimes, and worse stand between him and his only hope: understanding the truth behind his transformation. As the mark on his chest spreads, and his connection to the knife deepens, Jordan’s survival instincts are tested like never before. In this brutal world, can he master the power within him, or will the cycle of violence break him before he finds his answers?

One day, while I was attending college abroad, I picked up a stone that could make me a woman at will. ... this Is a translation. Advance chapters on my patreon Patreon(.)com/EroNovel25

In a reality where fate governs all, one being was never meant to wake. Severence was a name long lost to time, a figure buried so deep in history that even the gods dared not speak of him. Yet, despite their efforts, he has awakened. Not by fate. Not by design. But by something else. He remembers everything. The battles he fought. The gods he defied. The moment he took up The Unmaking, a weapon that does not kill but erases. The war that should have ended with his existence vanishing forever. And yet, here he stands once more. Whole. Alive. Awake. But he does not know why. Cast adrift in a multiverse of endless worlds—where heroes wage war, where gods weave their schemes, where titans clash and destinies are written—Severence searches for an answer. Every world recoils at his presence. Every being, mortal or divine, whispers his name in terror. Every force in existence seems desperate to deny him the truth. Something woke him. Something brought him back. But why? From the burning battlefields of the Holy Grail War to the war-torn realms of gods and monsters, from futuristic dystopias to cosmic battlegrounds—Severence walks the path beyond fate, seeking the answer hidden even from him. And with each world, the whispers grow louder. "He has awakened." "The blade that unmakes walks once more." "Even the gods cannot escape its cut." Severence simply tightens his grip on The Unmaking. Let the gods tremble. Let the universes break. He will carve his own path—until he finds the truth. A/N:**The art used for the cover is AI generated.** A/N:**All other characters except the OG belong to their respective creators.** **This is a fanfic**

Artie had lived her whole life feeling like a joke. Whether it came to her full name, her parents ‘abandoning’ her and her next door neighbours taking her in, or finding out that her lover was part of a cult and was cheating on her. Said lover then stabbed her. It felt like she just couldn’t catch a break. So when she found herself in a puddle of her own blood, staring up at a fake painted sky, she could only find humour in the situation, and prayed that the next life was kinder. Only she woke up. In the same body, with the same stab wound, only in a world full of magic, swords, and a dead King Arthur? Yup. The round table existed, the knights existed, and so did everyone of legend that she’d heard about as a child. Only it was the beginning of their tales. Nothing had happened yet, except the formation of Camelot, the crowning of the King, and then the sudden death of the King of Legend, King Arthur Pendragon. She would have thought this was another cruel joke if everyone wasn’t wandering around in mourning clothes. If this was a practical joke, it wasn’t a very funny one. Artie was tired. She’d already spent almost a decade working as a police officer, and then a detective, so she felt like she had earned her peace. Especially after all the shit she’d been put through, but someone had different plans. And Artie’s life wasn’t quite done yet. In fact, it seemed like in the eyes of the creatures of this world, this was where she was always meant to be. The time she spent getting her ass handed to her in the other dimension? Just a warm up. And now she was expected to just…go along with what everyone else wanted her to do? Including magical beings who were responsible for taking her from one dimension to another. Artie felt like she was in over her head, even if there were several concerned, attractive knights around her. She wasn’t sure if she was going to run away from all the new responsibilities, or embrace them. She wasn’t a rule breaker by nature, but maybe now was the time to change?

Instead finding peace in the afterlife, Zeke found himself waking up in a fantasy world known as Eldoria Confused and disoriented, he discover that his soul has been reincarnated into the body of a golem—a towering being made of ancient stone and animated by powerful magic. -------------- this is my first time writing and english is not my first language. so don't expect much --------------

Summary: Haruto, an overworked and sleep-deprived novelist, finally finishes a novel after being forced to write 100 chapters in two days by his terrifying boss. Exhausted, he vows to start a new life—but before he can, he collapses and dies. Instead of finding peace in the afterlife, he wakes up in a mysterious white void, greeted by a seductive yet mischievous goddess named Alice. Alice reveals that Haruto left 50 of his past stories unfinished, and as punishment (or perhaps a twisted reward), she offers him a deal: he must enter his own unfinished stories and become the protagonist to complete them. If he succeeds, he can finally rest—or claim Alice as his reward. Thrown into the worlds of his own creation, Haruto must navigate dangerous adventures, face the characters he abandoned, and somehow finish his stories while dealing with Alice’s constant teasing. Will he survive his own plots, or will his own writing be the death of him… again?

Love is blind as well as it sees clearer than any eye can, it is kind on one side and ruthless on the other it is the best thing to happen to loving heart but the worst nightmare to a broken soul

Sultan was absent when the gods divided good-fortune among mankind. So, he should have foreseen the consequences when an attractive and alluring lady gifted him a piece of cutting-edge technology. a rarity that is only reserved for the privileged and wealthy. Before the day ends, as he prepares dinner that evening, the steep price of this gift reveals itself, and it’s one he isn’t willing to pay. Finding himself inexplicably vanishing and transported to a strange and perilous land, Sultan must now confront traumatic experiences, brutal and relentless challenges, hideous creatures, and abnormal individuals with uncanny traits and abilities. What’s more, the hidden side of the world turns out to be far vaster and more mysterious than he ever imagined. While most of the Populace remains obliviously in the dark, The Earth itself has changed: new, uncharted lands teeming with hellish creatures and unique resources have appeared out of thin air. A great and divine-like entity known as The Host has descended, bestowing supernatural abilities upon humanity and subjecting them to arduous, nearly insurmountable trials. As The Host locks its gaze on Sultan , impossible tasks and seemingly unachievable challenges come his way. Even the extraordinary power he receives, while deceptively simple, demands its own twisted atonements. Armed with nothing but his cooking knife, Sultan embarks on a journey that could end as abruptly as it begins or lead him to a place of legend and myth. The choice is now his to make: succumb to the challenges of The Host, faltering as one of its endless failures, or rise above them to carve his destiny in a world transformed beyond recognition.

in the instant of it all there is something which remains is it the memories within? or the yearnings without? Tell me, oh tell me when sacred flaming eyes meet in the twilight zone, what with those searching looks, unsettled until the match is met? is it the undecided pat doing the rest In pure insanity? or the varying whispers that ceases in mid silence? Tell me, oh tell me now what to expect certainly when eyes are evaded and a smiling lip curves solely, what should I really expect? within the minute's pause there dwells possibilities for something to wilter without cause or maybe to spring with abilities!

Cigarette smoke curls in the stagnant air, the dim glow of a dying bulb casting twisted shadows against the walls littered with half-torn articles and red-thread connections. Somewhere between the ink-stained papers and the scattered pills, a man sits—silent, unmoving, staring blankly at a stuffed monkey in a clown suit. A detective, they call him. A man of justice, a solver of mysteries. But behind the applause and empty praises, behind the sharp smiles and hollow congratulations, he is nothing but a walking contradiction—one hand holding a case file, the other exchanging cash for little plastic sachets. His mind is a labyrinth of voices, whispers that coil around his thoughts like suffocating vines. His brother grins at him from the corners of his vision, eyes glinting with the truth he refuses to face. His father’s voice is gentle, forgiving—too forgiving. Too much for a man who doesn’t deserve it. Each pill swallowed is another step into the illusion, another moment of stolen happiness before the weight of reality drags him under. He walks the city streets, drowning in faces that admire him, loathe him, see him as something he is not. He is both a hero and a villain, a detective and a criminal, a man trying to outrun the past while shackled to its corpse. And at the end of the night, when the echoes of the world fall away, all that remains is the darkness, the whispers, and the suffocating truth—he can never escape them.

Orion Windwood died betrayed, condemned without trial, and executed before the crowd. However, instead of disappearing, she wakes up in the past—on the day of her mother and twin sister Arian’s funeral. Now, with her memories intact and a second chance, she is forced to take Arian’s place in a world where danger lurks in every shadow. Her aunt, Gabriela Caldwell, covets the Seal of the Gods, a power meant for Arian that never arrived. Ethan Solaris, the crown prince who sentenced her to death in her past life, begins to notice that the "Arian" who has returned is not the same. And Lucian Eldrit, Arian’s former fiancé, seeks answers that could uncover the truth about her identity. As she navigates the treacherous ambitions of the nobility, Orion must uncover why she was brought back, what secrets the Seal of the Gods holds, and who is truly pulling the strings of her fate. But one thing is certain—this time, she refuses to die without a fight.

The journey of a ridiculously normal guy to vigilantism. Kayne felt he was unlucky because of the standards he was forced to live with,the expectations he didn't ask for,he just felt like he was out of place until an encounter with a "stone" which eventually helped him in escaping his "world"

Haruto Sato is a lonely Tokyo writer who died surrounded by 350 half-finished books (yikes). A sassy goddess who looks like his old characters gives him a harsh deal: *Finish all your abandoned stories, or get erased forever—even that cringe fanfic you hid in 1998.* Reborn as random side characters in his own messy worlds, Haruto’s stuck with a buggy “game system” that roasts him nonstop. Skills include *surviving deadly hits 10% of the time* and *making enemies pause to hear his bad jokes*. His first mission? Fix *Sky Samurai*, his edgy samurai-vs-dragons story, except he’s now the hero’s brother… who’s supposed to die in chapter two. Oops. Between fighting dragons with a butter knife (don’t ask) and hacking robots in his half-written cyberpunk mess, Haruto sneaks back to Earth to eat ramen and awkwardly befriend Aiko, his neighbor who thinks he’s just a weird guy with “vitamin issues.” Over time, he learns to write better characters (no more naming elves *Glitterbutt*), makes a grandma librarian cry happy tears, and realizes stories aren’t about perfect endings—they’re about fixing your mistakes. The goddess? She’s just a tired book nerd who wanted him to stop being a hermit. In the end, Haruto opens a café, finishes ALL his books, and maybe (finally) asks Aiko out. But when a kid hands him a new story to read, he grins: *“Let’s see what you’ve got.”* **Basically:** A funny, heartfelt story about a guy who sucks at finishing things… until he gets a second chance to fix his life *and* his terrible drafts.