Builder

Kairo Veldt was just another man lost in routine — a quiet job, a quiet life, and dreams that never left the blueprint stage. As a safety manager at a woodworking shop, he spent more time watching others build than creating for himself. But one ordinary morning, the world changed. Without warning, reality fractured. His workplace dissolved, time froze, and a single word echoed through his soul: Create. Kairo awakens in a vast, untamed land — a place without cities, without history, without even a sky he recognizes. Others have arrived too, dazed and disoriented, drawn from different lives by something unseen. There is no instruction. No guide. Only a strange structure standing in the middle of an open field: a stone pillar called the Job Stone One by one, the Job Stone assigns each new arrival a role — Fighter, Pathfinder, Builder — based not on choice, but on some buried truth in their hearts. When Kairo is named Builder, a simple chisel appears in his hand. And in that moment, everything changes. What begins as a struggle to survive — crafting shelter, foraging food, navigating wild terrain — soon becomes something larger. Kairo starts to build not just tools and structures, but order. Systems. A way forward. He earns trust, enemies, and influence. But with creation comes conflict. Others seek to lead, to control, or to destroy what’s being built. And beyond the visible dangers of the land — orcs, beasts, even intelligent creatures — lies a greater truth: this world is reactive. It remembers. It grows. It punishes weakness, and rewards legacy. As new “waves” of arrivals appear, each starting with nothing, Kairo must choose what kind of world he’s building — and whether it’s meant for everyone, or just those strong enough to shape it. But the more he builds, the more his memories slip away. Names. Faces. Even the feeling of home. What remains is the instinct to craft, the chisel in his hand… and a vision etched into his soul: A world worth living in. A world built by human hands.

Jaden Cross is a young man trying to survive in the shadows of Neo-Lagos, a futuristic city where the poor live in broken homes and forgotten slums. Orphaned at six and forced to grow up fast, Jaden spends his days fixing scraps and dreaming of a better world—a world he believes he’ll never see. Until one night, everything changes. A mysterious glowing orb appears in the sky and connects with Jaden’s mind, activating the Tech Architect System—a powerful, sci-fi interface that gives him access to futuristic blueprints, instant-building tools, and system quests that reward him for solving real-world problems. His first quest? Restore power to his neighborhood using solar microgrids. Soon, Jaden is building cooling shelters, clean energy systems, and AI-run apartments—one project at a time. But with each success, he draws more attention. The city’s leaders want to control him. A rival from the tech underworld wants to steal the system. And darker forces are watching from the skies, waiting for the Architect to grow. Armed with only his mind, his hands, and the Tech Architect System, Jaden must rise from the ruins of poverty and become the builder of a new future. But in a city full of secrets, will he remain its hero… or become its biggest threat?

You can rebuild a world, or you can survive it. But what if you were cursed to do both? Kian Vale died buried under steel and fire — a brilliant young engineer crushed by the collapse he failed to prevent. But death wasn't the end. He awakens in a broken realm where magic has replaced physics, dungeons tear through the earth, and kingdoms cling to survival in a shattered world. And in his soul, not one, but two impossible Systems awaken: • The Architect Codex — a builder's power, made to shape, defend, and command civilization. • The Predation Protocol — a monster's hunger, made to kill, consume, and evolve. These systems were never meant to coexist — and the world knows it. Hunted by kingdoms, stalked by dungeon lords, and rejected by both sides of the conflict, Kian walks the Ashlands not as a hero or king — but as an anomaly. To survive, he'll have to carve his place using blueprints and blood, logic and savagery. He’ll build cities, tear down empires, and face creatures born from nightmares — all while slowly unraveling the truth of what shattered the world in the first place. He wasn’t chosen. But he’s building a future anyway. This time, he won’t let it fall.

From a forgotten village… to a rising empire. Fifteen-year-old Finn was just an orphan scraping by in Riverwood, a struggling village at the edge of nowhere. But when he awakens the mysterious Master Builder System, everything changes. Now, he can construct and upgrade real-world structures like a strategy game made real. ● Build Lumber Mills, Stone Quarries, Water Wells, and Farms to supply the village. ● Raise Guard Posts, Watchtowers, Training Grounds, and Walls to protect it. ● Establish Schools, Workshops, Markets, and Barracks to grow its people. ● Unlock Hero Altars, Academies, and Command Centers to train future legends. Through the system’s layered panels—Status, Builder, Shop, Missions and more—Finn gains the power to manage resources, design infrastructure, develop industries, and train villagers into skilled fighters, craftsmen, scholars… or heroes. What begins as an effort to improve his village soon grows into a campaign to build a kingdom, and perhaps one day, an empire. Dark forces that once shattered ancient civilizations are stirring again and Finn’s empire may mark the first true rise of humanity in an age long ruled by chaos. He doesn’t just build for glory. He builds for hope. He builds for the future. And one day, he will build a legend.

This is a refreshing change from overpowered reincarnation stories, featuring a character without overpowered bloodlines from day one or shadow clones spamming. Reborn as a sickly orphan in the ninja world, the main character, a modern doctor and scientist, used modern medical technology and his sharp intellect to cure himself. Instead of having overpowered abilities, the main character starts from humble beginnings and uses knowledge to innovate ninja techniques and improve his own abilities while introducing modern technologies to the ninja world. He is both a ninja and a genius builder. He builds an empire of innovation and change while also preparing for the hidden dangers of the ninja world. https://www.royal road. com/profile/753440/fictions I will be posting this story on Royal Road

Elias had never been lucky — not once, not ever. Abandoned at birth, raised in suffering, and tormented by a life that never gave him a break, Elias trudged through existence like a ghost wearing human skin. By the age of thirty-two, even his heart gave out, quietly and without drama — just like everything else in his life. It simply… stopped. But death wasn’t the end. Instead, Elias found himself face-to-face with a stunning goddess — the Keeper of Fate. And for the first time, someone finally told him the truth: his entire life had been a mistake. A cosmic error. His Karma, meant for another, had been switched at birth, condemning him to a life of endless misfortune. To make amends, Fate offered him a second chance — a new life, with the luck he had been denied. With a single pull from the divine card deck, Elias drew the Legendary Extraction Talent — an ability that allows him to absorb powers, skills, and even laws of the world itself. From a broken man to a rising force, Elias will forge a new path. He will extract the power of heaven and earth. He will defy fate and ascend to the apex. And this time… luck is finally on his side.

After an ordinary evening ends in tragedy, Daniel dies in a hit-and-run accident. But death is not the end. A mysterious voice tells him his death was a mistake—and offers him a second chance in a different world. Reborn in Farlight, a world where magic exists but technology lags centuries behind, Daniel awakens with a unique tool: a system called Mono. It can guide him, help him learn, and even let him rebuild the knowledge and inventions of his old world.

A (Mostly) Rational Guide to Total Chaos Waking up in another world is supposed to be cool, right? Magic! Monsters! Royal quests! But no one told me the laws of logic would be optional. Armed with nothing but my average intelligence, internet-era sarcasm, and a deep distrust of glowing treasure chests, I’m just trying to survive this fantasy world without getting eaten, cursed, or accidentally crowned king. So far, I’ve: Argued with a talking sword (he's passive-aggressive), Declined a suspicious "blessing" from a goddess with way too many eyes, And formed a party with a goblin who thinks taxes are a war crime. Join me as I test the limits of my real-world common sense against fireballs, ancient prophecies, and a kingdom whose entire economy is based on... cabbage? Spoiler: I'm not winning. But I am still alive. Probably.

The story follows a fractured group of powerful individuals navigating the perilous and mysterious world of Velithar, a realm where the boundaries between past, present, and future blur. At the heart of the story are Retro, a human with enigmatic origins and immense power, Lilly, a half-dragon, half-elf warrior with her own secrets, Atlas, a hybrid of Red Wood Fox and Hellhound bloodlines, and Nexus, Atlas's son and one of the last Shadow Foxes. The story delves into themes of loss, resilience, and self-discovery, as the characters face both external dangers and their inner demons. The fractured group must contend with the powerful forces of Velithar, uncover the mysteries behind the gods, relics, and everyone past, and find a way to reunite before greater threats emerge. The journey is one of forging bonds, overcoming immense trials, and determining whether the power they wield will save or destroy them.

After Earth collapses into dimensional entropy, billions of people are scattered across broken worlds and forced into a brutal survival game known only as the Shattered Trial. Each player gains a random class. Most wield magic, swords, or elemental power. But Iden Virel, a former engineering student, is given something else. A black ring. A broken interface. And the command: [SUMMON: Skeleton – Worker Class] With a system unlike any other, Iden can summon and assign skeletal minions to tasks—miners, scouts, warriors, mages, builders, and more. These skeletal followers don’t sleep, don’t eat, and never stop improving. The longer they work, the smarter they get. Together with his sister Rael—a rare Sanctum Channeler who can empower and evolve allies—Iden must lead his growing skeletal force through monster-infested zones, hostile player factions, and ancient ruins... all while preparing for the apocalyptic battle known as the Final Judgment. In this world, only one law remains: Build. Adapt. Conquer. Or be erased.

Aedric Leiyen, a legendary strategist and empire builder in the VRMMORPG *Dominion Genesis*, finds himself transported to a world eerily similar to the game he mastered. Awaking in the body of his in-game character, Aedric Leiyen von Vandemir, he discovers he now inhabits a massive, untamed island surrounded by treacherous seas. With the mysterious *Dominion System* at his disposal, he must gather resources, tame the land, and build a thriving kingdom from scratch. Armed with his strategic genius and knowledge of the game, Aedric embarks on a journey to forge an empire while uncovering the secrets of this magical world.

[Ding! You get 1 Stone Block!] [Ding! You get 1 Dirt Block!] Bob the builder! Oop sorry cannot anger the copyright God on summary alone. Ben is a great uncle…. Yes he was living a poor photographer for daily news paper named…. Okay this gonna make the God angry, let’s try again. Ben is your average construction worker, one day he suddenly find himself surrounded by darkness. He was confused how he found himself in here, but a system screen appear in his eyes. [Congratulations you have been choosen as a Crafter] [You get 1 Blockify PickaAxe] [You get 1 crude dimensional pocket] ____________ If you like kingdom building novel, i will suggest Re: Blood and Iron, the mech touch,

A god needs help building their world they send humans from earth to help them

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the first volume of my original light novel series: Bits of Love, Lines of Code – Volume 1 Genre: Romance Slice of Life Tech/Programming Slow Burn Light Novel-style Summary: Ren Takahashi, a shy, hoodie-wearing tech genius, hides behind the online alias GhostHood — a quiet legend in underground hackathons. Despite appearing average in school, he dreams of becoming a real-life Iron Man — not the hero, but the builder of world-changing tech. Enter Aoi Hoshizaki, a bold, gal-style girl with a love for code, a messy room, and a mysterious spark. When she moves in next door and discovers Ren's secret, their world begins to change — from quiet club meetings to national hackathons, late-night debugging sessions to secret rooftop conversations. What starts as teamwork grows into something deeper, more complicated, and far more electric than either expected. Together, they aim for Japan’s most elite tech university — and face rivalries, rumors, and the whisper of love in every line of code.

Centuries ago, the Elyari Empire collapsed in a cataclysm of magic, leaving behind cursed soil, shattered thrones, and the "Fast Lives" — a cruel spell that dooms peasants to live full lives in only a decade. Now, fifty young sovereigns — scions of ancient houses — each rule their fragments of a broken realm, spread across wild biomes from icy mountains to scorched deserts, tangled forests to fertile plains. Among them is Alexios of House Helion, called Caesar, a charismatic leader in the plains, who dreams of unity. With his sister Niharika, a healer, and a circle of builders, warriors, and diplomats, he dares to imagine an island healed. He is joined — and opposed — by a web of rulers: Amir, a desert tactician; Thalia, a cultured visionary; Takahashi, the isolationist shogun of the forests; Julia, the cunning queen of Duskreach; Lyra, the stoic queen of ice; Astrid, a war-hardened tactician; and many others. As alliances rise and collapse, ancient tombs whisper secrets of the past. A prophecy emerges — a second calamity is near. When Alexios and Amir uncover lost Elyari texts in a volcano’s heart, they vow to stop history from repeating. But prophecy is not easily bent. Ramses and Adonis revolutionize village-building, ushering a new age of infrastructure and cooperation. Weddings are held, flags are raised, and pacts are signed. But underneath the progress, betrayals fester. Julia builds a web of spies. Orlan rises from exile. Takahashi's code clashes with diplomacy. Amir is poisoned. Friendships unravel. Whispers of an undead army echo from ancient tombs. The cursed minerals of vaelstone — coveted, dangerous, powerful — begin to reawaken forces best left buried. When Julia misreads the prophecy and activates a forgotten army, the dead rise again — and this time, they do not recognize kings from peasants. As kingdoms fall and cities burn, a final alliance of survivors unites: not for power, but survival. The past has awakened, and it remembers everyone. To save the island, the inheritors of Elarion must decide: Will they repeat the sins of their ancestors… or rise above them?

Erra is a world that lives under a blue star, Once ruled by a god known as the builder the country only known as Empire or The First Empire is now struggling to settle into the world Arron, a tired politician and Marie Empress of the empire and Arron’s closest friend have worked over years to build. Torrin is an agent of Arron’s group The Conclave, he has been sent on a job away from the capital. Too a war zone none the less. He doesn’t know why he has to go and he doesn’t yet know if he likes his driver. But nothing will prepare him for what he’ll have to face once he is there.

I used to be a daughter, the pride of my father. I used to be a friend, the confidant of my sister. I used to be a dreamer, a builder of homes. Now, I’m a mistress, a breaker of vows. ... After lies shatter her faith and ruin her reputation, Zahra flees and struggles to start over with a new name, a new identity. When a powerful man enters her life with the promise of a love she lost faith in, will she risk her heart again— Or protect the peace she bled to earn? ... Some homes aren’t built. They’re born out of ruin. And in this story, a mistress strives to forge her own against the will of society and fate.

When a mysterious ancient scroll falls into the hands of Amara, a curious yet skeptical postgraduate student, she is thrust into a prophetic journey that transcends time. With each chapter of the scroll, Amara relives the reigns of ancient kings—Nimrod the empire builder, Pharaoh the hardened ruler, David the man after God's heart, and others whose choices shaped the spiritual and political destinies of nations. But these are more than historical tales. They are living patterns, spiritual blueprints that still govern the rise and fall of leaders today. As Amara uncovers how pride, power, obedience, and legacy formed the cores of these rulers’ hearts, she begins to confront the modern reflection of these patterns—in world leaders, in her generation, and even within herself. Blending biblical history, spiritual insight, and modern-day relevance, Thrones of Time explores the ancient struggles for power, the consequences of hardened hearts, and the eternal call to rule with wisdom and humility. Will Amara answer the scroll’s call to rise above the spirit of the age, or will she be consumed by the very patterns she's called to expose? This is not just a novel. It’s a prophetic mirror. A wake-up call. A crown of conviction.

Malik Carter is a broke college student — until a mysterious check-in system starts handing him mansions, cars, and company shares every morning. But the real power? It comes from jumping into life’s challenges, gaining skills, friends, and fierce rivals along the way. From zero to empire builder, Malik’s about to slap down haters, blur lines between friendship and love, and change the game forever. Ready for a wild ride?

Ah yes, the ten Professions… Artisan, Builder, Cook, Entertainer, Explorer, Farmer, Laborer, Physician, Scholar, and Trader. Adopting these, the poor souls that arrive at Faerlon after death—criminals and scoundrels of the worst sort—are given a second chance to lead productive, peaceful lives while enjoying the many blessings of the Concord system. A ‘do-over’ for those dealt a bad hand by fate. Under the goddess’s wise guidance, surely they will all live in perfect harmony. Wait—what are they doing? They’re… They’re not supposed to use their abilities that way. No, don’t do that! Stop killing each other! Oh dear… * * * What to expect: -Assassin/poisoner anti-hero male MC. -Buff tomboy brawler female MC. -Multiple POVs. -Slow burn. -Unique system. -Gritty action. -Tactical fights. -Childhood friend romance. -In-depth worldbuilding. Cover art by @mruve3 on Twitter.

Welcome to the Arcadian Realm—an empire forged by magic, duty, and unyielding ambition. In a land where unicorns are sacred, phoenixes are forbidden, and crowns carry the weight of law and legend, the fate of kingdoms is shaped not just by war—but by treaties, decrees, dynastic unions, and whispered scandals. Kingdom Builder Protocol: Chronicles of the Arcadian Realm is an epic fantasy saga following the rise of the City of Alderhelm, the political heart of the United Kingdoms of Arcadia. It charts the sweeping journey of monarchs, magistrates, and commoners as they attempt to unify fractured realms into a functioning empire—one decree, one borough, one betrayal at a time. At its core, the series explores how power is built—not seized. Through a rich tapestry of ceremonial law, divine symbols, urban expansion, and inter-realm diplomacy, the KBP universe blends the majesty of a royal court with the grit of modern nationcraft. From the clandestine alleys of the Brushlands to the clockwork sanctums of Meridian Reach, each volume reveals a new layer of this intricately governed world. As ancient traditions collide with modern reforms, and as love, loyalty, and legacy are tested at every turn, the characters must decide what kind of kingdom they are willing to build—and what they’re willing to destroy to protect it.

The surface is dead. The world burned itself out with war, magic, and pride. And now, buried beneath the ruins, the last survivors cling to the darkness—waiting for a miracle. That miracle comes in the form of a man who is not a warrior, nor a king. He is a planner. A builder. An architect. Cael Veren awakens in a forgotten bunker with a strange voice in his mind and glowing blueprints in his hands. The world above may be lost, but down here? He will carve out a new one. Using forgotten technology, magical theory, and a system designed for reconstruction, Cael will raise a civilization from stone and silence. But the deeper he builds, the more he uncovers: ancient enemies, fractured factions, and the remnants of powers that once shaped the world. Because in the Deep, nothing stays buried forever. Build. Lead. Survive. Civilization begins with a single blueprint.

I will fight this battle I will make my mother proud put the enemies to shame the Stone which the builders rejected will become the corner stone

Kairo Jordan never wanted to board that plane. Haunted by a past tragedy, all he wanted was peace. But fate had other plans. When a lightning storm tears his flight from the sky, Kairo awakens as the sole survivor on a mysterious, uninhabited island. Alone. Until a strange voice speaks in his mind. [Welcome, User. Genesis Protocol initializing…] Given access to a mysterious system that can bend space, open portals, and rebuild civilization itself, Kairo is thrust into a role he never asked for builder of a new world, and possibly savior of many others. As he explores ruined Earths and shattered realms, he must gather survivors, build order from chaos, and forge a realm strong enough to withstand the horrors spreading across dimensions. This is no chosen one’s tale. This is the rise of a leader. This is the Ascension of Kairo

(I apologize for the bad grammar on the sypnosis since this was written 4 years ago and I was still inexperienced.) Ishaq is a builder an architect. But when his village was attacked, his skills for building couldn't be use. Eventually he found a caravansary, it had high walls but broken. So he made use of his skills to repair it.

Di dunia yang semakin modern, permainan tradisional mulai terlupakan. Namun, di tengah hingar-bingar olahraga populer, ada satu permainan yang kembali mencuri perhatian: Archa-BOi-sebuah permainan strategi, ketangkasan, dan keberanian yang terinspirasi dari boi-boian, berkembang menjadi olahraga kompetitif di tingkat nasional. Jati, seorang siswa yang masuk SMA di Madiun Wengker, awalnya ingin berjuang sebagai Builder dan menjadi MVP ditingkat Nasional. Namun, realitanya klub sekolahnya nyaris dibubarkan karena kekurangan anggota, ia bertekad untuk membangunnya kembali. Berbekal kecerdasan dan insting strateginya sebagai seorang Builder, ia mulai mencari pemain-pemain berbakat untuk bergabung.Namun, perjalanan menuju Merdeka Cup, turnamen Archa-BOi paling bergengsi tingkat SMA di Indonesia, tidaklah mudah. disisi lain, Sahabat-sahabat lamanya semasa SMP telah memilih jalan masing-masing-beberapa bergabung dengan tim-tim besar seperti Jakarta Blades dan Yogyakarta Royals, bahkan Bali Leaks sementara yang lain harus menghadapi kenyataan hidup yang keras.Dengan tim yang dipenuhi pemain baru dan semangat yang nyaris padam, Jati harus membuktikan bahwa Madiun Wengker masih punya taji. Di hadapannya, berdiri rival-rival tangguh, termasuk sahabat masa kecilnya yang kini menjadi lawan di lapangan.Bisakah Jati dan timnya menembus persaingan ketat, menghadapi para pemain terbaik di negeri ini, dan mengembalikan kejayaan Archa-BOi di Madiun?Sebuah perjalanan penuh gairah, persahabatan, dan persaingan dimulai. Ini bukan hanya tentang kemenangan-ini tentang membangun kembali warisan yang hampir punah.

[On Hold For NoW] In a world where strength dictates fate, Deus is reborn in a brutal realm ruled by kings, Emperors, monsters, and ancient factions. Alone and Unaware of his memories, he stumbles upon a mysterious system—the Ultimate Minion System—a power only exclusive to him, that grants him the ability to summon and evolve an army of powerful, specialized minions. From towering warriors to cunning archers, master builders and much more, Deus must strategically grow his forces, upgrade their abilities, and conquer the world’s most dangerous threats. But as his power rises, so do the stakes. While kingdoms and empires wage wars of conquest and unknown forces stir in the shadows, Deus must prove that he is more than willing to fight for his survival and way of life and carve out a piece of the world for himself. In a world where only the strong survive, will he rise to the top or Fall To his demise. Well you can read to find out. \\ Hello guys author here. English is not my native tongue so i might not be able to properly articulate what i wish to write at times, but i will try my best to improve as the story goes on. You, the readers can also help me on this journey, if you can comment on what you think needs to be changed or redone and i welcome criticism so Don't be afraid to criticise. Well that's all for now, and if you could add this story to your reading list i shall be very gratefull and powerstones are also very much appreciated \\ //PS: Also the novel Won't be very fast paced but not too slow either and the system while important is not the main focus, the main focus will be the base building and minions, so if any of you like Clash of clans and Age of empires (My personal favourite games which also inspired to me write this) you will find this very fun, i tried to make the complicated stuff as simple as possible. With all that said no more ranting, and enjoy.//

Participating in WSA 2025 --- In a world ravaged by the Eclipse of Oblivion, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. The skies are torn asunder, and monstrous creatures from other realms pour into Earth, leaving destruction in their wake. Amidst the chaos, a mysterious System awakens, granting survivors the ability to build, fight, and survive using game-like mechanics. Resources are scarce, and the only way to thrive is to raid, defend, and conquer. Kael Ardent, a former architect turned reluctant leader, discovers he has been chosen as a Builder, there are others also but are in few who have this class—a rare class capable of constructing and upgrading fortresses using the System's blueprints. With his village as his canvas, he must gather resources, recruit survivors, and fend off waves of monstrous invaders. But Protagonist soon realizes that the System is more than just a tool for survival—it’s a test, and the stakes are higher than anyone imagined. As Kael builds his stronghold, he encounters other survivors with unique classes: Warlords who command armies, Alchemists who craft powerful elixirs, and Summoners who call forth mythical beasts and Beast Tamers who can tame beasts/monsters. Together, they form a Clan, uniting their strengths to face the growing threats. But not all survivors are allies. Rival clans emerge, driven by greed and desperation, turning the wasteland into a battlefield of human ambition. But as the final battle approaches, Kael Ardent must ask himself: Is the System humanity’s salvation—or its ultimate doom? --- Genre: Action-Fantasy, Apocalypse, Game-LitRPG, Survival, Base-Building Style: Fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with high-stakes battles. A mix of hope and despair as humanity fights for survival. ---

Leon’s life was one of hardship: orphaned young, drafted into the army at 16-17, and shattered by gambling after returning to civilian life. When all seemed lost, his fate shifted. [SSS-Rank Kingdom-Building System Activated] [Status: Basic Functions Active] [Potential Unlocked: 0%] Initially, the system provided only minor aid in a medieval world dominated by strength and cunning. But Leon’s ambition fueled its evolution. Armed with military experience, a sharp mind, and a system bridging worlds, Leon sets out to dismantle the existing empire and forge his own, rising from a wanderer to a kingdom builder who reshapes the world. --- Tags: Harem / R18 / World Building / Kingdom Building / System / Modern Knowledge / Empire Building / Strategy / Manipulation / Political Intrigue / Power Struggle / Ambition / Adventure UNDER CONSTRUCTION THE STORY IS CURRENTLY BEING REWRITTEN. ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION AND READ LATER.