Apollo Hermes

In a world where life is just another pawn on a bloodstained board, Hermes rises—not for glory, but for vengeance. Betrayed and left with nothing but scars and silence, he returns to the shadows with one goal: purge the game from within. But this is no ordinary war. In a city where power wears suits and corruption hides behind luxury, every move is a calculation, every ally a risk. Beneath the neon lights and velvet masks, the true game is not won with bullets—but with strategy, sacrifice, and sheer will. As secrets unravel and enemies blur into allies, Hermes must answer the one question that haunts every master of the game: Who really controls the board? "Blood Chess" is a ruthless descent into the criminal underworld, where brilliance is a weapon and survival is checkmate. One wrong move, you lose everything. One perfect move, you own the board.

The Sanguine were a race of people who relied on blood to survive. They couldn’t eat regular food and often hunted humans. Jackson was a normal human who unknowingly got sanguine organs transplanted into his body. Usually the transplants would just get the powers of the sanguine but Jackson also got a part of their consciousness. ______ AN: This novel is more of a fun thing for me so there will not be much consistency in upload schedule. I will try to get 1-2 big chapters out every week

This is the tale of an average nobody, who after his death got transmigrated in a new world. The memories of his average life flashed before his eyes, as he found nothing that was noteworthy about him. So in this new world should he try to change that, should he wish to be supreme, rise to the peak or to rule the heavens, but he's too lazy for that. "And how come all the names are so familiar. Don't tell me, am I in that novel?" Soon after waking up he realised this world was based upon the very first novel he read years ago. At first he felt happy that finally something unexpected happened in his life. But that happiness was short lived as he remembered the plot of the book and the crisis that was coming for the world. If that wasn't enough he was living in the body of Rio Raven Blake - avatar of Nyx. Known by his other names like The last dark spawn, The first fallen or The infamous Devil. In a world brimming with dungeons, towers, Gods, Demons, monsters and magic - our MC finds himself trapped in the body of the last villain. "I don't care about the novel plot, I'll just ignore it, and live my life peacefully." At least that was his plan, until he heard a voice in his head , that he's been waiting for all this time. [DING] [TING] [TIDING] [DID YOU MISS ME??? ] 'The great villain system, what a funny name.' You can earn points by ruining the plotlines, and can get whatever you want. Let me see, I'm a master at messing things up. [What, someone is going to do a prophecy that I will become the villain after growing up - kill him while he's still a kid.] [what, this potion was made for the protagonist and the alchemist heroine - I'll take it with me.] [ohh you're the one who saves the protagonist when he was about to die - go to prison, you traitor.] [wait, you have a sister. but she is sick and needs help - here take this potion and work for me.] Got a money making slave for life. [What, my parents are fixing my engagement with the princess, who's also a main heroine, but will betray me later and help everyone kill me - Humph...just you wait...] Once the plot started many years later, at the academy entrance exam. Protagonist was shining brightly, breaking all records, taking first rank, but no one was talking about him. As the news came out that the genius of humanity Rio Blake, will be joining the academy too. Not only mortals, even Gods and Demons were surprised at this sudden development too. {Nyx nods at her believers achievements} {Odin says you've grown a lot} {Gauri/Kali challenges you to fight her believer} {Jesus prays for your souls redemption} {Anubis awaits your enemies doom} {Lucifer writes down your lines, as you take on the Devil persona} The protagonist just stared at the guy who took all the limelight from him, but his surprise turned to shock, when his sister ran and hugged the man, while crying her eyes out, saying she missed him and she was sorry. "What is happening? Who is he? {Apollo curses...} ## -- A/N - 1) NO HAREM. (I believe in soulmate love 2) MC doesn't care about right, wrong, good, evil - as long as he gets what he want, he'll do it. 3) He hates the so called righteous hypocrites, so don't think he'll be friends with protagonist. 4) MC is serious when it comes to relationships, so don't expect any kind of pokemon collection harem. 5) MC hates the plot, so he'll ruin it. Do not expect him to follow it or him trying to keep it same as written. 6) I don't like hiding my strength tropes, so not happening. He will be OP, and a badass. ## -- Join my discord for character arts and discussions https://discord.gg/zFTJsYP7kM DevilDarkness#0506

Apollo Leone tried to prolong his life as best as he could. But alas, he couldn’t escape the grasp of death. Even with his talent and being the wealthiest person on Earth, he died on a hospital bed. All his money, power, and influence vanished with his last breath. However, fate proved to be playful. Who would have thought there was a place after death that is neither Hell nor Heaven? There, he met a faceless woman named Aster, who granted him a new life on another planet where strength reigns supreme. But on one condition... Wait?! I have to live my life as a beggar?! Known as the most wealthiest person to have ever live and the person at the very top, how will he adjust to this new world where people can summon meteors, punch through mountains, and cut the sea in half? Beggar Cultivation System Activated! "You received 1 Alm Point!" "You received 1 Alm Point!" "You received 1 Alm Point!" ... ... "You received 100 Alm Points!" "Do you want to advance to the next stage?" "Yes!" Author's Note: -I will try my best to incorporate comedy into it and give it a slice of life style. - If we reach 300 Power Stones each week, there will be a bonus chapter. -100 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra Chapters at the End of the month.

[WSA Entry 2025] They say a god cannot fall. Apollo would like a word. Cast out of Olympus for giving mortals a prophecy they were never meant to hear, the once-golden deity finds himself stripped of power, name, and worship. Now he’s just a half-frozen stranger bleeding in a ditch, trying to remember how to be human without losing what made him divine. But the world below is not as he left it. Cities rot, old powers stir, and the threads of fate unravel where no loom should reach. Something is shifting in the dark, something even the gods did not foresee. Apollo was sentenced to live as a mortal for ten circuits of the sun. He plans to survive them. But survival is no guarantee of peace and power, once given, is rarely forgotten.

Apollo was a genius who was talented enough to achieve big things in his life, but because of a rare genetic disorder, everything came to an abrupt end. But when he thought everything was done, he again opened his eyes to another world as the baby of a noble family. Knowing that this might be his second chance, he decided to do everything he could to create a good and free life for himself. But surprisingly, this world is not simple, as there are beings with extraordinary power who can control the lives and deaths of others, giants who can crush mountains, dragons who can burn the seas, and many more. So now, to truly achieve his goals, Apollo needs to learn and adapt to this new world where life and death can be matters of thought.

Cursed by the gods they once served, the fallen champions now carry divine marks of rejection—scars that may be the world's last hope. Midas, Klaud, Cassandra, Medusa, Bryke, and Echo were chosen not with blessings, but with curses—gifts forged from punishment, pain, and betrayal. Branded by Olympus yet bound to it, they are the unlikely protectors of a realm on the edge of ruin. As ancient enemies rise and the prophecy of Olympus’ fall looms near, the champions must master their cursed powers and uncover the truth behind the gods’ fading dominion. With only Hermes and Hestia still willing to stand beside them, they must defy fate, outwit prophecy, and battle forces that even the gods fear. Will they save the pantheon that cast them aside—or become the heralds of its end?

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

In a world of magic, a boy wishes to be the wizard king of his nation called Apollo, so he works to get stronger to win the title while fighting shady crime syndicates, the job people are too scared to do and leave normally leave it to the incapable hands of the police.

In the world of haute couture jewelry, 20-year-old Wen Ran, a gifted but sheltered protégé of legendary craftsman Bai Weiliang, embarks on a quest to reclaim her late grandfather’s treasured heirloom—a delicate filigree perfume box displayed as a prize in the prestigious "Apollo Jewelry Design Competition." To win it, she infiltrates Carlile, a rival luxury brand led by the enigmatic Yan Wangshu, a charismatic CMO whose icy demeanor hides a fascination with Wen Ran’s talent and resilience. As Wen Ran navigates corporate politics, jealous rivals, and her growing attraction to Yan Wangshu, she must confront her insecurities and the shadows of her past. From the jasmine-scented gardens of M Country to Shanghai’s glittering elite, their relationship evolves from suspicion to mutual admiration, blurring the lines between ambition and desire. But when secrets about Wen Ran’s true identity threaten both her mission and Yan Wangshu’s authority, they must choose between loyalty to their companies and the unexpected bond forged in fire. A story of artistry, legacy, and the price of ambition, Jasmine and Obsidian weaves intricate family drama with slow-burn romance, asking: Can love bloom where trust is carved from betrayal?

Apollo Musashi, the main character is a hard worker. Training each day to get stronger and stronger. He has aspirations of being above everything and has the will to make it happen. With this story I dream of bringing back old Shounen and characters that are mean in just the right way. I've seen many new shows try to make their characters as nice as possible, and although I'm making my character nice, he going to be a bit of a pain in the ass. I'm going to try to make the most realistic characters I can make within the confines of this verse. I watch most things nowadays realizing many of these character are just too unbelievably nice with no outbursts and I find that entirely unrealistic. No, I'm not going to have a harem for the main character, because that too I believe is entirely unrealistic from the real world. Without a further adue, I hope you like it.

Sua índole não permitiu que cumprisse com sua mais importante missão. Agora, caído, e tendo sido derrubado por aqueles que ele considerava como família, Hermes deve viver em meio à desgraça e sofrimento que ele mesmo causou. Aviso: Descrições de violência gráfica; Assuntos sensíveis. Novel em PT-BR

Hermes, Michael, and Siddhartha are reborn in a strange new world full of mystery and intrigue. Join them as they go on adventures, learn about their strange new world, and meet ancient creatures beyond their imagination! They will learn about the mind, body, and soul, as well as their roles in this world. Why were they reborn? Is this your typical isekai? And why is God watching them?

In the world of kings and kingdoms, knights and magicians, the legend of Trisen-Adrian began. Love, though seemingly ordinary, conceals a mystery.It blooms like a flower in the desert, rare and unexpected. The harsh edges of life are smoothed by courtesy, While truths are often wrapped in myth. Some mysteries are born, some are forged. And some… are destined. This is that world. It begins in red and darkness and ends in the void. Beneath the fog of forgotten history, A dream stirs. And from the sea, an unknown traveler rises. Misfortune sows tragedy, While fortune gathers companions. Strings of fate are plucked-Until destiny plays its final chord. Long live the legend of Hermes—“Mr. Thousand.”

SONS OF HERMES : YEAR 2117 Humanity survived the end of the world. What it couldn’t survive—was its salvation. In the aftermath of three cataclysmic wars, Earth is governed not by nations, but by corporations. The elite enforcers of this new order are the Retributors—augmented humans fused with nanotech, created to eliminate threats and maintain order in the shifting chaos of post-war civilization. John “0110” Ripley, a grizzled veteran Retributor, operates by the book. Plukett the unpredictable cannon and Midas, his hotheaded partner, doesn’t believe in rules. Sakarah Mishima, their prodigious intern Together, they patrol the sprawling, code-sensitive districts of Dream City , holding back the tide of rogue AIs and rising rebellion. But when missions start going wrong and classified files vanish mid-upload, the team stumbles onto a conspiracy: their corporate contractors—supposed saviors of civilization—may be hiding the real origins of the war, and the truth about the Bineth Chip that changed them all. Amidst this unraveling order, a new threat emerges: The Prophet—a masked insurgent turning the world against Retributors through terror, propaganda, and a chilling new doctrine. He doesn’t just want to destroy them—he wants to erase what they stand for. And in the shadows of it all, a reawakened Manual named R.O.L.O. begins a journey to change the very foundation of existence. Born of circuits but dreaming of peace, he becomes the unexpected catalyst in a coming storm that will pit machine against creator, soldier against system, reality against dream and truth against control. As the lines blur between loyalty and liberation, Ripley must confront the most dangerous code of all: the one written into his own soul. SONS OF HERMES IS HUGELY INSPIRED BY GHOST IN A SHELL, TRIGUN AND CYBER PUNK EDGE RUNNERS

In a world teetering on the precipice of annihilation, where the veil between realities is tearing, the hallowed halls of Umbría, a hidden academy of magic, become the unlikely crucible for Earth’s last stand. What begins as a battle against a fallen mentor, Nyx, and her Chaos Dragon, Poimandres, spirals into a desperate war against cosmic horrors and ancient deceptions that have shaped human history for millennia. Young mage Aria, struggling with her own volatile powers, finds herself at the heart of this maelstrom. Guided by the enigmatic, ageless Merlín, she and her allies – including the brooding vampire prince Drácula, whose own cursed evolution unleashes terrifying new abilities, and a team of scientists clinging to the fringe theories of the disappeared Jacobo Grinberg – must confront an awakening Cthulhu from the depths of the Caribbean. Their only hope seems to lie in a desperate alliance forged in Cancún, a powerful and dangerous energy vortex. But Cthulhu is not their only foe. The Netlin, majestic and terrifying fallen angels led by the Supreme Commander Amitiel, issue an ultimatum: submit to their absolute Order or be purged. Yet, a horrifying truth is unveiled – Amitiel is Cthulhu's own "brother," and their Luciferin Netlin faction has been allied with the Primeval One since the ancient Lyra Wars, orchestrating chaos under the guise of divine intervention. As ancient alien races – Reptilians, Greys, and Insectoids – resurface to battle their former cosmic masters, the Anunnaki Enki reveals a staggering secret: humanity itself was genetically engineered by his race, our true potential locked away in dormant DNA, our history manipulated by figures like Porfirio Díaz acting under alien influence. Even Earth’s most powerful secret society, the Thirteen Families, are revealed to be mere servants of Enlil, Enki's ruthless Anunnaki brother, whose own hidden city, Ki'Gal, lies deep within a mythical Hollow Earth. From the deserts of Chihuahua where Mayan shamans guard timeless secrets and the perilous "Zone of Silence," to the lost history of Lilith and her tragic celestial lover, and the revelation of Poimandres as the Universal Mind that once inspired Hermes Trismegistus, Aria and her companions are thrust into a multi-layered conflict. They must navigate treacherous alliances, awaken humanity's forgotten power, and confront the truth of their "Forgotten Genesis." With the planet's very consciousness, Gaia, stirring, and an army of earth spirits, the Aluxes, fighting in subterranean realms, the battle for Earth becomes a war for the fundamental structure of reality – The Lattice. Aria, now recognized as a "reborn soul" targeted by the cosmic tyrants, must master her evolving magic and embrace a destiny that could save humanity or shatter existence itself. Will they unlock the secrets of the silenced genome and the ancient Lattice before Cthulhu and Amitiel impose their silent, ordered void upon the universe? The echoes of a forgotten past hold the key to a future that may never dawn.

His character did not allow him to fulfill his most important mission. Now fallen, and having been brought down by those he considered family, Hermes must live amidst the disgrace and suffering he himself caused. Disclaimer: Descriptions of graphic violence; Sensitive subjects. I have no intellectual property on the cover, if you are the author and wish me to remove it, please contact me.

What would you do if you suddenly gained the power to modify the characteristics of items with no apparent limit? ======================================= Apollo, a regular 16 year old guy dies at the hands of our favorite truck-kun. Watch as he wakes up in an unfamiliar place with an OP power and become the supreme ruler. Will he succeed with the help of all the novels and fan fictions he read? Or will his name fade in the void. ======================================= This is my first novel, suggestions are always appreciated

Three Realms. One Earth. No Mercy. When the world collapses, survival isn't a choice—it's war. A cataclysmic quake didn’t just shatter continents—it merged three realms into one, throwing humanity into a world filled with mutated beasts, ancient demons, and forgotten magic. The skies are wrong. The animals have changed. Earth is now a war zone of gods, monsters, and survivors. Apollo, a quiet, sharp-witted African teenager, just wants to find his brother and get his family back. But that mission turns deadly fast. He’s hunted by evolved hyenas, venomous serpents the size of cars, and things that defy logic. Then he meets a stranded Demon Lord—wounded, bitter, powerful. The demon offers him something no one else can: a way to survive. But nothing comes free. Their uneasy alliance drags Apollo into a conflict far bigger than he imagined—one rooted in the sins of a fallen Goddess who broke the realms to save her own. Now, power shifts, secrets unravel, and something ancient stirs in the dark—watching, waiting, and ready to finish what the Goddess started. In this new world, survival means adaptation. And Apollo? He’ll either rise—or be erased.

Aimless and withdrawn, Kei never expected much from life—not connection, not purpose, and definitely not redemption. But when he downloads Sanctum of the Forsaken, a strange mobile game where a forgotten village worships him as their god, everything begins to change. Trapped in a crumbling world of prayers and monsters, he’s forced to protect those who believe in him using fragile miracles and growing faith. But as the villagers depend on him, he finds himself depending on them just as much. Through their hope, their trust, and even their pain, Kei begins to change—slowly becoming someone stronger, someone needed, someone real. Because sometimes, saving others is the only way to save yourself.

//SHORT HIATUS: A LOT OF CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO CHAPTERS, SO HOLD OFF ON READING!// If you would like to read this story, read it here: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77519/the-cosmic-throne-eldritch-horror-progression As humans continued to wage war amongst themselves, a cosmological horror would soon descend upon them. With the interstellar age spreading its wings, mankind must tread on the path to attaining the status of Celestials; a divine odyssey that manifests into godhood. Hermes Wilson, a modest astronomer, emerges from a centuries-long slumber to a perplexing reality. Breaking free from an age-old coffin, he steps onto the surface of the Moon, surrounded by an endless expanse of white sand beneath a cosmic void. As he grapples with this newfound reality, a Universe brimming with alien life that brandishes not only futuristic technology but also mysticism and magical relics unravels before him. Follow Hermes on his journey amongst the stars as he tries not only to discover the profound mysteries behind his transmigration but also to save what is left of humanity. =========================== Schedule: 6-8 Chapters/week (unless I am sick/busy) Chapter Length: 1800 - 2400 words =========================== Discord: https://discord.gg/Z7rjmrmKCU

Man, Woman, children, Elderly and even the sick and even infants are all inexplicably teleported to the bottom floor of a tower, separated in groups of 1000 each in a subfloor of their own. Two gas station workers Apollo and Clare are no exception as they find themselves in the ruins of a city with 998 other strangers, a forest just a hundred meters from the city entrance and monsters ready to tear into their flesh if they dare to step inside. As the two ascend the tower what will they gain but also lose? I'm writing for fun and only when i feel like it so don't expect consistent uploads.

Every 1000 years the eclipse happens, someone said if you wish during an eclipse it will come true. Apollo and Luna wish to go into the strange world whose magic is everywhere. and they are reincarnated but they are separated. what will happen next? they will be able to see each other again?.

Vivian Montgomery has never been denied anything in her life. Beautiful, ambitious, and cunning, she always gets what she wants. And right now, she wants Damian Lancaster—the enigmatic billionaire who commands power and prestige with effortless ease. But there’s one problem. He’s already given his heart away… to his dog. Apollo, a sleek and intelligent Doberman, is more than just a pet—he’s Damian’s closest companion, his most trusted confidant. And when Damian falls for the kind-hearted Celeste, it’s clear the dog approves. But Vivian refuses to be cast aside. If Apollo is the gatekeeper to Damian’s heart, then she will find a way past him—at any cost. Her schemes begin small—treats, forced affection, calculated charm—but Apollo sees through her every move. When winning the dog’s trust fails, Vivian turns to darker methods. If she can’t make Damian’s dog love her, maybe she can make him disappear. But Apollo is not so easily defeated. And when Celeste and the dog uncover Vivian’s true nature, a dangerous game of deception and revenge begins. Can love truly be measured by loyalty? And when the battle for Damian’s heart turns deadly, will the billionaire see the truth before it’s too late? Betrayal, obsession, and a love unlike any other—welcome to a story where the fiercest rival isn’t another woman… but a dog.

Davi Valente, um jovem de 18 anos com um futuro incerto, vê sua vida mudar drasticamente quando consegue uma vaga de modelo em Nova York. Sob o olhar afiado da elite da moda, ele adota o nome artístico Apollo, e sua ascensão meteórica no mundo da moda parece não ter limites. Mas por trás de sua beleza impecável e da imagem perfeita, existe um homem marcado pela insegurança, o medo de ser deixado para trás e a luta interna entre sua verdadeira identidade e a persona que ele construiu para se destacar. À medida que Davi se torna Apollo, ele se vê envolvido com figuras poderosas e influentes - Harrison Clarke, o CEO da Aureon Corporation; Rodrigo Guimarães, um editor de moda que vê em Apollo um ícone a ser moldado; e muitos outros que se aproximam de David não só pela sua aparência, mas pela promessa de ascensão no mundo exclusivo da alta sociedade. Com o peso das escolhas que faz, David começa a questionar quem ele realmente é: o jovem humilde que deixou São Paulo em busca de um sonho, ou o símbolo da perfeição que todos esperam ser? Enquanto sua vida se desenrola em uma teia de relacionamentos complexos, pressões externas e descobertas pessoais, David será forçado a enfrentar suas maiores inseguranças, a lealdade de seus aliados e o preço do sucesso. Mas a verdadeira pergunta que fica é: até onde Davi irá para manter sua imagem, e o que ele está disposto a perder para continuar sendo Apollo?

Sera and Lyla wake at the bottom of the Tower of Origins with no memories, no names, and no choice. The tower rises through 148 twisted floors, each one a different world filled with danger, decay, and things that watch from the dark. No one knows who built it or why, but escape lies only at the top. The rules are cruel, one cannot leave without the other. Bound by a mark and hunted by a force they don’t understand, Sera and Lyla must climb together, or be trapped forever in a place that was never meant to let them go.

After a terrible misfortune befalls her, Jenna Herms makes the decision to pursue her childhood dreams of becoming an FBI agent. But she doesn't know that when she makes this decision old stories from before she was born are about to reappear endangering the people she loves the most. It is therefore up to her to do everything to protect them.

Raymond, a low-ranking noble's bastard, is cursed by the ancient deity Nyxthid and forced to relive his life over and over, each time regressing five years before the apocalypse. With every death, he loses more of his humanity as the curse erodes his soul. Armed with the power of Essence Weaving, he seeks to rewrite history, gather powerful allies, and grow in strength in order to stop the demonic flood. But the more he grows, the more he risks losing his identity, trapped between the whispers of the dark god who cursed him and the fading remnants of his past selves.

I am Ayumi Madrigal, the sole Survivor of Katana pack. Katana Pack are werewolves who are blessed with abilities sought after by people. Abilities we can harness when we turn 18 years old after our first shift. We share these abilities with our true mate, mate chosen by the Moon Goddess. Once a Katana member dies our abilities are passed on to our family member or our mate. Making them acquire more strength, providing them with a new ability. I have been hunted for 8 years now by Tibolo pack; the people responsible for my packs' demise. Although I am powerful, revenge is not an option. Surviving is my priority. I have discovered recently that my mate is the only Son of Alpha Apollo Saavedra head of Tibolo pack. He is my hunter who turned prey. Will he survive the surge of pain till the full moon? How will his pack accept the fact that now I am paired by the Moon Goddess to its future Alpha.