Stray Bullets

First Gift: Dynamic Vision → Bullet Time → Inherent Time Control - Acceleration → Inherent Time Control - Time Stop… Tao Yu reincarnated into a world being devoured by the Abyss and discovered that as long as he was willing to expend enough Yuan Force, he could infinitely enhance his skills. With the help of his special gift, Tao Yu gradually realized that the world fragments within this Abyss were somewhat different, containing parts of Earth’s remains, and even legends from Earth were buried within…

On a rainy night of July 15th, Qin Sisi brought home a shivering stray cat. Since then, her life underwent a profound change… "Come sleep with me." "No way!" "Didn't we always sleep together before?" "Back then you were just a cat." "I can still be a cat now." As the words fell, the tall figure vanished, leaving a black and sleek cat, lazily curled up at the head of the bed. Its deep, purple eyes slightly narrowed, it let out a lazy, adorable meow at her, “Meow…” Fan group: 817058766

Collecting legendary antiques, retracing the mysterious martial arts. From the moment he activated his cheat, Casio knew that he was no longer ordinary. [Legendary Antiques: Wind Elephant Ivory Pendant] Seventy years ago, in the North Flow Country of the Hong Li Federation, at the Wind Elephant Gate Youth Training Camp. "Li Wei, you are a coward! On the day your sister was brutally murdered, you were trembling in a corner! On the night of the Sect Destruction War, you disgracefully fled! During the many long years of revenge, you missed the opportunity again and again! "Now let me teach you what bravery is, let me tell you how to turn suffering into your power. I hope at the moment you behead your enemy, you will remember: you are a man, an upright man!" The taboo era, hidden legends. A Foggy continent paralyzed by the sealed land. Countless brilliant antiquities wail in the ruins. I will witness your lost legends in the mist, the knights in the sky, the ghosts in the desert, the rats in the mud. The direction of sword fights points to the light, and flowers will grow where bullets fall. The winds of history will eventually sweep away the rubbish from the era's gravesite.

War was all he knew. The “God of the Battlefield,” Jackson“Jax” Vane had earned his title by turning the tide of every skirmish he fought. With unparalleled marksmanship , he wielded his twin pistols, Whisper and Bang, like extensions of his arms. His every bullet found its mark, his presence was overwhelming striking fear into foes. But on the blood-soaked field of his final battle a mysterious explosion shattered the world around him, leaving him hovering on the edge of death. When he opened his eyes again, it wasn’t the afterlife that greeted him. It was another world. In this strange and fantastical land where the clashes of blades, Martial arts and a mysterious power called Qi reigns supreme , Jax finds himself an anomaly. Armed only with his two guns , he is outnumbered, outmatched, and completely out of place OR so it seemed….

Null never wanted excitement,fame or even riches and a quiet, comfortable life a woman to call his own then a family to go along But every one at the age of 16 at least that was the common age but even those younger would be sent to Military school reason being they would be sent to war a Planetary war the Domineer's a alien humanoid species's that were supernatural in all aspects and humankind were at war,humankind began to progress immensely because technology from the Domineer's was scavenged then replicated The war caused 70% of humankind to be killed,yet there was hope as apprence of abilities starting from a lone soldier in despair activated his METAGENE'S making this man the first Meta-Human. These abilities appeared when a human is put under immense trauma and there able to teach this ability and even improve it.The war lasted 70 years and a very fragile treaty was made. That was 80 year's ago.The first time humankind met the Domineer's was 2039 AD December 22 and and the war started in 2040 AD January 10. And now the year is 2120 AD. (Author's note:It will include a system.)

“Delete my game account and have a mansion on the outskirts of the city?” Am I being treated as an abandoned dog? How laughable! Former Vice Guild Leader of a Super Guild in the game Divine World, Xu Feng, was ultimately discarded. Despite pouring his heart and soul into the Reaver Guild, Xu Feng found himself no better than a discarded stray. Luckily, fate had other plans for him. Upon falling asleep at night, Xu Feng miraculously found himself to be reincarnated. “You people will soon regret your choices,” Xu Feng fixed the position of his glasses and ensured they would pay the price. --------- Discord: https://discord.gg/7hXBJ7Rkdb

Sara Pier was dead. Everyone in Pineville had witnessed her tragic end—a bullet to the chest, her blood soaked body collapsing onto the cold ground. It was an image no one could forget, a certainty that Sara Pier, the daughter of the elusive Pier family was dead. But six months later, someone walked into town—a stranger with a face hauntingly similar to hers, except now darker and more scary. But she wasn’t Sara. She couldn’t be. Everyone was too eager to accept that she was someone else, even if her voice, mannerisms, and the faint flicker of familiarity said otherwise. Everyone except him. He noticed the little things; the way she held objects, or the sharp edge in her smile that belonged only to Sara Pier. Something about her was unsettling, as though her return was tied to something far darker than coincidence. Because as the old saying goes; Old habits never truly die

[MATURE CONTENT] “I owe you my life. Tell me anything you want. Don't worry about how rare or expensive it is; houses, cars, money, status, name it. I'll give it to you. I give you my word.” “Marry me,” she said. Odelia, an egocentric socialite, was stood up by her fiance on her wedding day. She ended up in jail and lost her company due to a huge plot by her fiance and fake sister. As if that was not enough, after she left jail, they drove her to hell and framed her for murder. In a bid to escape jail for the second time, she accepts a deal, a deal that might as well land her in the lion's den. What happens when Odelia takes a gamble with her life and takes a bullet meant for Don Gardner, the richest man in New York, and makes him believe it was an act of love? What lengths will Odelia go to win his trust and make him her ally? “What a golden opportunity! I must borrow his power and make all of them pay. I must become Mrs. Gardner,” - Odelia Don Gardner is a business tycoon and a ruthless mafia in the underworld. He's still hung up on his first love. But he had given his word, must he marry a stranger because she saved his life? What happens when he realizes she is not who she claims to be and that their fates had long been intertwined due to a forgotten past.

Rong Xinghe with an indescribably painful past: from being thrown down a running train by her own family at 13 to getting stabbed in the heart by the one she believed to be her one true love. She went through it all, building her foundation over the ashes of that very past, by the dint of her unconditionally supportive, 6 sworn brothers. Xi Yuan, an astoundingly successful businessman with an equally horrid childhood. Haunted by Acute Autism since birth, the man had to watch the two people he dearly cherished get killed right in front of his eyes at the age of 15. Both, troubled by their darkness, brought together by fate at a party. While it was love at first sight for him, her fears were too deep for her to realize the unexplainable emotions stirring her heart to just his presence. One, the Queen of Bullets; another, the King of Business. This is a tale of those two melting into each other...

The Isekai genre often highlights the fantastical adventures of male protagonists endowed with superhuman strength and surrounded by adoring companions. However, an alternative narrative focuses on the plight of "strays"—individuals transported from Earth who struggle to survive in a hostile environment where they are regarded as mere commodities, goods, or even trash. This perspective challenges the traditional heroic framework by emphasizing themes of vulnerability, exploitation, and resilience. Unlike the empowered heroes who dominate conventional Isekai tales, these strays navigate a world that is indifferent or outright antagonistic to their existence, thereby offering a critical commentary on issues of marginalization and the human condition. This nuanced portrayal underscores the harsh realities and ethical dilemmas faced by those who find themselves displaced and devalued in an unfamiliar and often unforgiving realm.

In Ogun's Kingdom, gods once walked among mortals, their presence leaving echoes of power, mystery, and ambition. Now, only the masked bearers of divine blessings bridge the gap between humans and the forgotten pantheon. Thorne Ironhold, a blind boy born into the prestigious Ironhold fief, stands at a precipice. Blessed by an unknown god during the sacred mask rite, he is labeled a "Stray"—an outcast marked by powers beyond mortal comprehension. Yet beneath the shadows of his failure lies an unimaginable secret: Thorne's mask holds the power to defy the natural order. As Thorne ventures from his father's forge to the treacherous Garden of the Gods and the rigorous academy, he seeks not only to carve his own path but to uncover the truth behind his destiny. Every battle tests his limits, every limit surpassed brings him closer to the power once lost to men—and closer to the chaos lurking within. In a world where dances summon divine might and masks conceal more than they reveal, Thorne's journey becomes a quest to challenge the gods themselves. But as he walks the path they once tread, he must ask: Will he rise among the embers of forgotten legends, or be consumed by them?

A stray soul branched from the road of the dead, falling into a random dimension and is reborn as a dragon! Watch his journey as he navigates through his new powers, becoming the apex predator of his new universe

Kieth Vitus, a boy eager to celebrate his cousin’s birthday, never expected that a single bullet would tear apart his world—literally. Shot in the head, he awakens in a strange, unknown realm, surrounded by souls from across the ages. Trapped in this unfamiliar place, Kieth is forced to navigate worlds unlike anything he’s ever known, filled with both terrifying dangers and ancient powers. Survival is only the beginning. As he journeys through different realms, Kieth is driven by a deep, simmering resolve to find peace. Along the way, he faces powerful foes, uncovers forgotten truths, and grows ever more determined to carve out a life for himself in this new, harsh existence. Amidst the chaos, he slowly begins to care for those he meets, his heart softening in unexpected ways. With nothing but his wits and unyielding determination, Kieth must learn to adapt to the challenges of each world, forging bonds fueled by his growing need to protect. But in the end, his greatest challenge lies not in fighting the powerful forces that stand in his way, but in relearning what it truly means to find a place to call home.

..... Chiron lived an unfortunately miserable life as an orphan. Just when he managed to get rich as a result of a book about a world he saw in his dreams, he was murdered by a deranged Fan He was even unable to enjoy his vast wealth before his death. But Fate had other plans for him. He was reborn in the same book he wrote as the main character. But there was a big problem. According to his book, the main character was to die at the end, risking his life for the safety of the world. To sacrifice one's self for the world was not his style. After all, he had already experienced death before. There was no way in hell was he going to give his life for anybody. Instead of following the story arch and becoming a hero, he forges his own path on the road to true villiany and immortality. However can he win when his enemy is Fate itself and the Gods that command it? Especially with the Fate Change System he can never truly trust. ...... Note: The MC has no morality. Very Sick Shit happens in this book. I mean things that will make even your parents shy away. You have been warned!!! No Romance= (The Ancestors forbid it) Simping= (The MC would prefer Death please) Familiar bonds= (Family exists only for benefits.) Stray off the part of Power= (only to go kill a nation or something and we back on track)

Hello, I`m Ian, they call me a stray, I don`t have a permanent home in this city of dirt or we call now the City of Erebus. And of course, this city is dangerous, because at night lots of shadowy figures will come out of nowhere to hunt you. And of course, eat you and become one of them. Me, I just hang around in the streets and save some people who are almost devoured by this shadow figure or who we call the black mass. One day my life change, when someone let me join to their organization called the DARK LIBERATOR.

A young sickly boy meets his untimely demise alone and cold. His last wishes as he gazed at the moon was to befriend and help give the protagonist of his favourite novel a happier ending. Now, he’s been given the chance to do exactly that, but will things go as planned or will he have to readjust his plans? Readers Discretion Advised This novel has elements that may be inappropriate for younger readers. May contain themes of Violence, Descriptive Gore, Profanity, Fictional Violence, and other Mature Themes. Please take note that this is a novel created years ago on a whim that I picked up..on a whim. No experience writing outside of the occasional essays. I say this to (hopefully) prepare you for mistakes that will inevitably occur such as typos(most likely going to just be words and/or phrases that don’t make sense or seem random), straying or weak plot, over complicated or otherwise confusing descriptions, as well as other things. Most errors will be corrected over time as I will be going back to the beginning to make changes as needed(whenever I have time to do so), but it may take time. Some chapters may also be deleted or edited over time(if they haven’t already been deleted.) if I believe that they aren’t so necessary or useful to the novel as a whole. Now for the Genre and Elements of the novel! The original tags I had in mind for the novel were as follows: Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance School-Life War Then, the sub-tags are: Reincarnation, Handsome protagonist, Genius protagonist, Weak-to-strong, Strong-to-Stronger, Levelling system, Gods, Demons, Elves, Hybrids, Magic, Mana, Undercover protagonist, Tragedy, Harem, unrequited love, Noble, companions, other It is recommended that readers keep in mind that there will be profanity, Suggestive content, descriptions of gore and more as stated previously, please read with caution.

Imagine what would happen if you go to a magical world and there you find out that everything you say comes true, this is what happens with our main character. Adam, an ordinary resident of Earth, is mysteriously teleported to a magical world where the impossible becomes reality. To his astonishment, Adam discovers that by speaking in English, he can unleash incredible powers. Simple words like "Lightning" summon devastating bolts of energy, and a phrase like "Magic Bullet" turns his hand into a weapon, firing light projectiles capable of obliterating stone. In this new world brimming with magical creatures, kingdoms, and rival mages, Adam begins his rise to power, using his unique ability to reshape battles, challenge rulers, and rewrite the laws of magic itself. But as he grows stronger, others begin to take notice—powerful adversaries, mystical factions, and those who will stop at nothing to uncover the secret behind his words. Armed with nothing but his language and wit, Adam sets out to become the strongest force in this world, proving that sometimes, words hold the greatest power of all. Tags - Action, adventure, extensive world-building, R18, violence, wars, different power fractions...etc

Yun Xi Transmigrated in a world of novels where she turned into a Supporting Villain Character who was the Female Lead’s sister-in-law, and will die at the hands of her husband who was Female Lead's brother and the Male Lead, Female Lead's husband. Because she did all the harm to the Female Lead that caused her to have nightmares. After transmigrating, the first thing she did was to get divorce from Female Lead's brother who had a sister complex. Yun Xi signed the divorce paper happily as she bid goodbye to everyone and thought she would live her own life as she pleased. But wasn’t she supposed to live her life happily from now on? Why the hell there an Apocalypse started all of a sudden? Wasn't this book world supposed to be only in the Romance genre? When did it turn into a Supernatural one? And Why did she turn into a stray cat and get picked up by her ex-husband again! "No! You let me go! I wanna go home!" Yun Xi tried to scratch him and flee to wherever her eyes went. But the guy looked at her with bloodshot eyes as he said with an aggrieved voice, "My wife left me, and now you also want to leave me? How can you be so heartless, little kitten?" Yun Xi, "..."

In a fantasy world where various power types called 'Eyes' exists, Kyousuke a young man lives his life with his family in peace and love, until his life got turned around and lost a large amount of his family due to various factors. Due to this he joins a group of Vigilantes called 'Stray S' filled with people who also suffered the same or almost the same events throughout their lives, they fight various enemies and villains to uphold peace...but there are more twists to the story than it might seem.

Sera always thought she was just an ordinary girl-until shadows began to stir, and someone, or something, started watching her every move. Ryou, a man with piercing golden eyes and secrets darker than the night, never lets her stray far from his reach. His presence is both a comfort and a mystery, and as danger tightens its grip and unearthly forces loom, Sera's reality begins to shake. Who is Ryou, really? And why would someone so powerful protect her, a seemingly ordinary and powerless girl, as the world teeters on the brink of collapse?

Robert lived a normal life with somethings different. He had a job, wonderful friends, and a loving family. Though that didn't do much to stop a bullet.

Shiori Inabi, a young girl fresh into highschool, has a hard time making friends or even tolerating people in the first place. She feels everyone around her isn't worth the time because they are all toxic and evil anyway. But before the school year even starts she is thrown into a situation far crazier than anything she has ever experienced. Now she has to figure out how to deal with the flood of new emotions and events going on in her life. Will she be convinced to change her ways or only be solidified in her belief that people are bad?

*The Fraudulent Heart * (Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can understand it?) Mariana Rodriguez, a woman of strength and independence, found herself entangled in a war of syndicates. Taken hostage, she fell into the hands of a man she believed to be a ruthless criminal, only to discover he was her savior. Calum Bryant, a man shrouded in mystery and captivating charm, carried the weight of a tragic past, a burden that transformed his present. He would irrevocably change her world, and in time, she would find herself inexplicably drawn to him, falling in love with the very man who she believed can't love her back. This was a strange turn of events for Mariana, who had never known love before. Calum stirred within her a tempest of emotions: pain, turmoil, sorrow, joy, and ultimately, love. But fate had a cruel twist in store. He would love her, while she, bound by a heart that couldn't reciprocate, would be left to grapple with the consequences. Could they survive a war where bullets flew like rain, unscathed? Or would their connection fade, leaving them forever shattered? -Marysheilah

[Ding! You have killed the Great Outer God, Azathoth.] [Ding! Do you want to resurrect the dead Outer God and turn him into your puppet?] … After being killed by a ‘stray’ bullet, James wakes up only to find himself reincarnated as a young man with incomplete memories, ‘abandoned’ in a cave with his little sister, Minji. He soon discovers he’s in a world that combines the elements of Beast Master, Eastern Fantasy, and Magical Realism. In this new fantasy realm where the strong are respected and the weak are trampled, James awakens an OP system that can upgrade his rank as long as he has money. Thus, James is determined to become a successful businessman once more, since he also recognizes the potential of leveraging the system’s functions to amass wealth. [Ding! Do you want to refine your pet’s Evolution Pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the breakthrough Martial God pill?] [Ding! Do you want to refine the Heavenly Dragon Sword?] …. Later, James also discovers that the ‘earth’ has evolved after dungeons started to appear and towers that rose from the ground, where these connect the earth and the world where James is currently in through space teleportation. Upon returning to ‘earth’ to check the situation there, he finds out that his death wasn’t caused by a ‘stray’ bullet but rather was orchestrated by someone James trusts the most. Follow James on his journey, where he takes revenge on his killer in his first life, and uncovers the mystery of ‘why was he reincarnated into this world and why his family in this life abandoned him and Minji’ while pursuing his new goal of becoming the strongest. ----------------------------------------------------- [WPC August Entry] ALL SUPPORT is appreciated. Don’t hesitate to add it to your library and give Power Stone!!

Blademaster | Master of the Blade. Cutting through steel like butter, deflecting bullets like flies, slowing down... time?! Zane Fisher, a young man from the early 21st century, accidentally stumbles into the future—a dystopian, cyberpunk-like world of the late 21st century, where corporations rule everything. Unfortunately, he doesn't get to "enjoy" this new timeline for long. Arrested and detained by the police, he's locked inside a futuristic cell. All hope seems lost for him... But fate has other plans. An unexpected encounter changes everything. An encounter with an armless, old Blademaster. “Hey, kid... wanna learn the blade?”

In every action lies a hidden meaning while commitment and process lays foundations of intent filled with motives. And for the people that are unrestrained to laws and order when they are plunged into a new environment, they will not hesitate to commit their grand schemes of things. That's what the outlaw folks are, they are free from the rules and regulations set by the society and don't completely abide them. One dying individual from the real world gets his soul transported to the parallel world and possessed a young teenager named Louie Quan Crowley. When the stray individual makes sense of the environment he's in, he springs to action into doing whatever he couldn't do in his previous world. What stunts and tricks would he pull in a scheme of grandeur to satisfy his quest for self-satisfaction?

Worlds collide when a young woman is saved by a witch after being double crossed. The fates of Hollyhock and Hazel become entwined as they delve deeper into their respective worlds of crime and magic. Can they survive the journey for the truth about who they are, how they fit in with their peoples, what destiny has in store for them; and perhaps most importantly, what they mean to each other? Can an assassin and a witch really be together, or are bullets and spells too different to coexist?

Long time ago, God was lonely. He sat alone in an empty house high above tending to the matters of the; heavens, earth and the underworld. One day he as he was working, a stray cat appeared. The cat pitied God seeing that he was all alone and decided to stay. Soon, God had an idea. He decided to throw a banquet and invite the creatures of earth. He wrote letters and scattered them from his window. Alas, only twelve animals honored the invitation; the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog and the pig. Feeling very excited God decided to gift each animal handsomely. To some he gave wealth, to others wisdom and good fortune but when it came to the snake, he made him immortal because he was such a beautiful creature. All animals returned back to their abodes but it became a tradition to visit God yearly. Year after year, decade after decade, all the animals began to die one after the other except the snake. Soon he was the only one remaining of the thirteen. God noticed his suffering but unfortunately didn't know how to take back the gift decided to add another gift to at least ease his suffering; giving him the chance to take up human form as long as he didn't come in contact with a female being or exerts too much of his energy. Thus the snake made his way to dwell with the humans as a hermit ever young and ever lonely. He still visited God yearly as he was God's only companion now. Unfortunately, he fell in love with a human female child. What would he do? What would become the fate of the snake?

Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.

"To be in control of destiny is to understand the laws of nature and the course of human consciousness. To lose sight of consciousness is to fall into the absence of self-awareness and stray from the path of universal equilibrium." "Did you get that, Ultrix? Or are you too busy setting the workshop on fire again?!" -------------------------------------------------- This novel is for the Writing Contest 104.