Smarter Luffy

Before Zoro's recruitment, Monkey D. Luffy crossed paths with a young man named Dikun Silver — a master of twin daggers, a cunning strategist, and a man of unmatched intelligence. Though initially hesitant to join a pirate crew, Dikun was drawn to Luffy's unwavering resolve and grand dream. Recognizing Luffy’s potential, he pledged his loyalty and became the Vice-Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. While Luffy sought to gather a small crew of ten, Dikun believed in the power of strategy and numbers. Understanding the dangers of the Grand Line, he secretly expanded the crew’s strength by recruiting and training foot soldiers — a disciplined force devoted to protecting Luffy’s dream. To the world, Dikun was known as a silent commander who avoided combat, relying solely on tactics to outsmart his enemies. Marines and rival pirates underestimated him, believing he was no more than a frail tactician. But what they failed to realize was that Dikun Silver had simply never encountered a foe worthy of witnessing his true strength. When forced to fight, he unleashed a devastating prowess that rivaled even the most notorious pirates. In truth, Dikun’s power surpassed Luffy’s when he fought without restraint — a fact he kept hidden to ensure the world continued underestimating him. Yet, Dikun’s strength was not what made him invaluable. His loyalty to Luffy, his unwavering bond with the Straw Hats, and his belief in their shared dream cemented his role as the crew’s silent protector. His only ambition was to become the Greatest Commander in the World, ensuring that no force could stand in the way of Luffy’s path to becoming the Pirate King. This is the untold story of Dikun Silver, the Vice-Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and the Silent Commander who changed the tides of the Grand Line forever.

Solian Flare was just your average dude—until he became reincarnated in the One Piece world! But unlike those other dudes who dream of being a Marine or a member of Luffy's crew, Solian has something else in mind to create for himself. Gifted with a mysterious system and the Solar Rift Fruit, a Devil Fruit that enables him to manipulate solar energy and open rifts in space, Solian sets out on a quest with one goal: to conquer the seas and become the strongest! But One Piece's universe is not gentle. With bounty hunters, Marines, and other pirates standing in his way, Solian will have to train day and night, gather powerful allies, and push himself to the limit if he is to make it out alive. From humble beginnings to shock jumps in abundance, from battling vicious pirates to uncovering secrets of his system, Solian's journey has only just started. And in a world where power knows no bounds, only the strongest will emerge victorious! Will he become a crew that will be as strong as the Yonko? Or will he perish before he even makes it to the Grand Line?

°•°•°•°•°•°•°Adult Novel•°•°•°•°•°•°•°• ⚠️Read at least five chapters before dropping. I believe you will love this story⚠️ Liu Xinyu wakes up to find himself back in his younger body, but this time, he has something special a system! "The Goddess Reversal System has been bound…" This system is different from others. It has two parts: the main system, which is connected to Liu Xinyu, and a subsystem that must be given to someone else. When the subsystem user completes tasks, Liu Xinyu receives random rewards, which could be anything! But there's a catch if the subsystem user refuses tasks three times, the system will leave Liu Xinyu forever. With the help of powerful goddesses and the system's abilities, Liu Xinyu sets out to change his life. He becomes stronger, smarter, and more successful. Challenges come his way, but with every completed task, he steps closer to becoming a true winner in life! Tags: #Harem #Mother and daughter #Hunting for Beauty #MILF #Training #Stockings #Reverse #Heavy #Plot #Sperm extraction

The world ended with fire. It wasn’t war. It wasn’t disease. It was something else. When the meteor storm fell, it carried more than destruction—it carried evolution. The alien microbes that embedded themselves into Earth didn’t just raise the dead… they changed everything. Survivors became something more. ✔ Stronger. ✔ Faster. ✔ Primal. The dead did, too. ✔ Smarter. ✔ Adaptive. ✔ Hungry for something more than flesh. --- Brian Wallace never wanted to be a hero. Before the world burned, he abandoned it—choosing solitude in the mountains over a society he no longer trusted. He built a home. He survived. But survival isn’t enough anymore. The symbiote inside him has reshaped his body—turning him into something beyond human. His ribcage expands like a bellows. His breath ignites with a force hotter than steel. He is no longer just a man. He is a hunter. And now, he has a war to fight. Because Cain—the self-proclaimed king of the new world—is building an empire of blood and submission. He is a predator with a mind as sharp as his powers, gathering armies, bending the weak to his will. And worse—he isn’t the greatest threat anymore. The dead are changing. The Hollow Ones are rising. And if Brian doesn’t stop them, there won’t be a world left to fight for. --- A brutal, evolutionary horror-thriller where survival means becoming something monstrous. ✔ Primal instincts clash with human morality. ✔ The war for dominance is no longer just among the living. ✔ The dead are watching. Learning. Adapting. And they are not done evolving. --- Perfect for fans of horror, sci-fi, and brutal survival thrillers, Silent Falls drags you into a world where the lines between predator and prey are disappearing—where the strongest won’t just survive… they will change.

Michael was an emotionless mercenary, bound by one rule: "Trust no one." But when his final mission ended in betrayal, he never expected death to be anything but the end. Yet, as darkness consumed him, he opened his eyes to a world both strange and familiar at once. He had become Valerian Ravensberg, the outcast son of a mighty noble family. In the story he knew, he was merely a minor villain, a small obstacle in the hero's path. His fate? A swift and humiliating death. A name forgotten in a tale not his own. But Michael was never one to accept his fate in silence. In a world governed by power, deceit, and ambition, there is no law but survival of the fittest. If the story saw him as a stumbling block, he would break the story itself. He would rise—stronger, smarter, and more dangerous than anyone expects. With each step he takes in this world, one thought does not leave him: 'Can he rewrite a destiny that was never his to begin with?' 'If survival is the only rule, how far will he go before he loses himself?' When a mercenary finds himself inside a story not his own, who is truly writing the ending? The rise of Valerian Ravensberg begins now... --- *The introduction may be somewhat weak, so try reading five chapters first. *English is not my native language, so there may be some spelling mistakes.

"It felt like every cell of my body was purposefully made to one day defeat Edward Junior Chernyshevsky-Coleman. I had every desire to be better than him. To be stronger, smarter and more loved. It was maddening; a desperate plea for survival. I was on the right track... That was until his eyes met mine and he looked at me the way he did. At that moment I felt like I would die." Connor Leandre Rennison and Edward Junior Chernyshevsky-Coleman. Deputy Captain and Captain. Rugby Royalty and the son of the world's richest man. Fire and Ice. Sworn enemies from the first moment they laid sight on each other. Yet is that all they really are or is their hatred a cover for something more passionate. Something that could burn them both alive and leave them to be nothing but ashes. The third installment of the 'In Love series' by Matli_Unicorn. Check out Edward In Love and Ethan in Love to follow the 'Chernyshevsky-Coleman' family on their journey of love.

After being betrayed by the woman he loved, Michael was granted a second chance to rewrite his past mistakes. In a world governed by an AI virtual reality game, every individual is assigned a random number of lifetimes displayed on their wrist, a counter that dictates their existence on planet Earth. When the timer reaches zero, life ends. With no means of replenishing lifetimes outside the game, more than half of humanity immersed themselves in the AI Virtual Reality game. This game is unlike any ordinary game played on phones, PCs, or tablets. It plunges players into a perilous virtual world where they must battle monsters or other players in brutal, life-or-death matches. Death within the game results in actual death—no respawns, no second chances. Only by surviving and being the last one standing can players win additional lifetimes and valuable rewards. Success hinges on a combination of luck and skill. Then, without warning, the gods revealed themselves. Unfortunately, not all of them were benevolent towards humanity. Will Michael join forces with his friends and family to confront the gods and protect humanity? Or will he walk a solitary path, demonstrating to the divine beings precisely why he was called Supreme? Let's find out. ________ Ok let me stop there, this is my third book, if you want, you can give it a try. I will release two to five chapters a day depending on my health. Thanks for checking out my book. Please leave a comment and review after you read past the tenth chapter. Thanks again. No excessive explanation or complex grammars, just as simple as the title. Note: I'll try to focus on characters and world building, to make it more understandable. Please leave a comment and review. Those of you who are wondering if it's related to "Solo Leveling" "Shadow Monarchs" or "Shadows" it's not. The MC Leveled up while playing Solo, but after a while he stopped because... Oh! The MC might be a bit of a fool and crazy in the beginning, but gets smarter and cooler ahead. ________________ Check my other Book. A 30yrs old Man who have lived four life times got reborn as a child, and became the strongest child in the whole three Continents. "Reborn With The All Seeing Eyes." _________ My New book. "Return Of The Supreme Beast Tamer."

{Disclaimer: The main character is evil, smart but unethical, and morally corrupt in a good way for himself.} An average man works hard to get things done. An intelligent man finds smarter ways to do the work. A wise man lets intelligent people do the work for him. Or at least, this is a generalized view of what a wise person is. But Dryn took this one step further and instead of using intelligent people, he utilized an entire intelligent civilization of humans to do the work for him. Having already experienced the end of the world and regressed back after realizing that this whole world was just a lie, he found himself once again in the body of the crown prince of the kingdom of Atlanta, which was going to be destroyed by the Empire within three weeks. An ultimatum where, in his past life, his story had started with the destruction of his own kingdom. Now, standing at the edge, at just 8 years of age, he is going to rewrite everything with his knowledge of this world and the one he awakened from in his past life, being from a different world. When science and magic mix together in a world filled with miracles, a villain is born who takes both of them while remaining as cruel as possible to protect what he couldn't in the past. Against the Empire within a kingdom isolated around the ocean, with the weakest strength in the world, hailing as the crown prince, he manipulates the situation and finally greets the guests from the modern world as the gate of modern times opens in his kingdom. Feeding the information he wants them to receive, he makes proper use of the most advanced and technologically superior human civilization in the fantasy world.

'If I have to modify my status then I would start with my two wishes: Strength and women.' '99 points to strength and with it I would fulfill my first wish, and not only that, but by using my strength I will be able to obtain a lot of money and, with it, women.' '[Reset Status Points]' 'Mentally pressing the reset button changed all my status points to just one attribute…' 'Intelligence!' '"I'll tell you why you should keep that slave for me until I buy her…"' 'Feeling smarter than ever I used every possible argument to convince the slave dealer not to sell that slave until I had the money to buy her. After all…' 'That slave is not only beautiful, she also has [Masochist] in her state!' 'I must buy her!' Note: Explicit sexual content begins in chapter 21. If you want to support, you can at: https://www.patr eon.com/finlegost There you can find chapters in advance. Release schedule: Wednesday

The world follows a strict RPG-like class system—every person is assigned one class for life, and changing classes is impossible. That is, until the protagonist, Noctis, a warmonger from Earth, stumbles upon the Providence System right before his death. It’s an ancient relic left behind by the “Players”—beings who once had unlimited class selection but mysteriously vanished. Now, he alone holds the power to change fate, but as he grows stronger, he realizes that the world itself might be more than he could ever imagine. Plot progression: Volume 1: Godbrand(ongoing) I’ll try to upload 2-3 chapters daily with each chapter reaching above 1k in terms of pure word count. It’ll be definitely be pushing towards progression and adventure and action along with a decent focus on character development rather than smut or romance.(I’m not saying that there won’t be romance, it’ll definitely be there when there’s time for it!) What you can expect: •A battle loving MC that is definitely smarter than your average Joe but definitely isn’t a true genius. •Great depth in terms of monster fights. •Well thought out characters. •A decent try at making the world feel alive and lived in.

Hades, the God of the Underworld in Greek mythology. He was an incredibly unlucky ordinary young man, John Knight. Handsome, hardworking, and kind-hearted, yet fate always played tricks on him. His five-year relationship was shattered overnight, his job was lost, and he found himself penniless. At that moment, he decided to give up everything. Just as he was about to jump off a building, a mysterious voice spoke—Hades himself had descended. To fulfill tasks that Hades could not accomplish on Earth, John Knight unexpectedly becomes the "Agent of Hades." From that moment on, he gains the ability to cross the boundaries between life and death, read people's thoughts, and possesses immense strength. He begins his rise to the pinnacle of power and wealth. But the journey is not simple. Besides charming the world's most beautiful women and amassing endless wealth, he must face countless dangers and temptations. Every decision will alter his fate. Along the way, John Knight will uncover an earth-shattering secret about his true connection to Hades—something beyond his wildest imagination. No longer the helpless young man everyone used to push around, John Knight becomes smarter, stronger, and unstoppable. With Hades’ special mission in hand, he will stir up a storm of wealth, love, and life-and-death choices. Click the link to discover more exciting stories. https://www.patreon.com/collection/1407856

In a tragic turn of events, Lucas becomes a victim of a failed chemical experiment, leading to his death. He then finds himself in a new world where peculiar monstrous species reign supreme, technology has reached new heights, and humanity is on the verge of extinction. Though the people are fighting the monsters, they are far from achieving victory. Driven by his will to survive, Lucas volunteers to be a test subject for Project A.E.G.I.S. - Advanced Evolutionary Genetic Intervention for Survival, an experiment to fortify humans against otherworldly threats. Contrary to the previous failed attempts, Lucas emerges unharmed. Stronger. Faster. Smarter. As the only person who can fight the invading monstrosities, Lucas becomes the ray of light in a world of despair. Until the horror intensifies and extends to other worlds, including Earth where his loved ones still reside. Monsters? Terrifying. Death? Inevitable. Blood? It never stops flowing. But giving up? That was never an option. It was just the beginning. More was yet to come. The last hope of humanity isn’t just to fight. It’s to evolve or be consumed.

In a desperate bid to push the boundaries of evolution, a scientist injects experimental growth factors into lab rats. At first, it seems like just another failed experiment until the rats begin to change... The rats have become Smarter. Stronger. Organizing. Within a few years, they've built their own civilization, complete with rulers, slaves, and weapons. By 2050, they're using tools. By 2060, they have LASERS!!! Will humanity survive? Find out in Hyper- S Rats

Ekansh isn’t a genius. He’s not a sports star. He’s not even anyone’s first pick. But he’s got guts. Guts that keep him standing when life throws car crashes, accidents, heartbreaks, and failure his way. At 16, he’s failed his exams, hiding it from his parents. At 17, he’s about to rise—stronger, smarter, and ready to outwork everyone. This is the story of a boy who had every reason to give up. And still chose to fight.

[Warning! #Yandere!] Aiden Cross was a boy who was smarter than a kid his age. Born on the seemingly normal planet Earth. Who finds his life very boring. 100 years ago, World War III happened for unknown reasons. Resulting in 25% of the world population perishing in this war and no one can talk about this due to the single organization which controls the world after the war. Does there lie a big secret behind the war that made all the previous nations fight for? Would he uncover the secret of the war? Or will he become a pawn of powerful organizations? But one day Aiden’s life turned upside down in an accident. Aiden lost his mother, and Aiden himself was on the verge of dying. Then he awakened the system and even met a beautiful yet haughty goddess. "You should feel honored you meet the great me hmph!" [Ding] [Compatible host detected] [Initializing the cosmic system] [Connecting the cosmic system to the host's soul] [Connection Completed] A system promises to make him stronger and help him revive his mother back to life. And inform him about the awakening of his world, which is no less than the apocalypse. With the help of the system, Aiden awakens Limit Grade Talent, but his talent is not complete and has a fatal side effect. [Talent: Celestial (unknown)] (incomplete) Aiden has to copy many talents to complete his talents. And travels to many different worlds. As he meets different races, a naive elven princess, prideful and lustful dragons, bored vampires, and a horny angel who offers herself to him  “I offer you my body and soul; please accept me." An angel with a flushed red face said  Unfortunately for our Aiden his big sis is a total yandere who couldn't even let him talk to another girl in front of her. Aiden has a dream of making a harem so he has to tread a careful line to get what he wants. Will he be able to have a harem or not? No one knows. But his otherworldly appearance wouldn't make it easier for him as he attracted many women's attention from a young age, which made his big sis even more jealous and crazy for him. Would he be able to have a harem in his long cultivation journey to revive his mother and discover many secrets of the cosmos with his yandere sister being present? Milfs, Virgins, Succubus, Vampires, Elves, Princesses, Demonesses, Angels, Goddesses, Dragons, Phoenixes, Dryads, Cultivation, System, Yandere, Otherworldly Handsome MC, and many more. _________________________ #No-NTR #No-Yuri #Yandere GOALS!!!! 200 power stones(weekly) = 1 extra chapters at the end of the week 50 golden tickets (weekly) = 2 extra chapters at the end of the week Donating Castle(or any other super gift) = 5 Chapters mass release(within 7 days) Join the Discord server at the link below to discuss the story. https://discord.gg/yD2GXRHHfp

Explosive Soldier: I Will Dominate the World at the End of the Worldin the Prologue of the End of Time Novel After heavy rain, the bustling city turned into a zombie paradise, with mutated species rampant on the streets. Li Fei opened his eyes and came to this world full of dangers. Danger? Don't be afraid, order is at hand, I want to make my name known to everyone on this planet.

[ WARNING: NOT REVERSE HAREM.GORE. RUTHLESS FML. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.] Betrayed. Abandoned. Trapped in the Demon Realm for a thousand years. Once, she was the brilliant strategist of the hero party—a mere mortal among overpowered legends, outwitting enemies with nothing but her mind. But when victory was within reach, her so-called “allies” sacrificed her to seal away the Demon King, leaving her to rot in a realm of monsters. A thousand years passed in the Demon Realm… but in the real world? Only ten years. Now she’s back. Stronger. Smarter. Pissed. The world has changed—skyscrapers, technology, a society that doesn’t even remember her betrayal. But her traitorous ex-party? They’re still alive, thriving, and completely unaware that their worst nightmare just returned. There’s just one problem. The seven deadliest demons she given to her in the Demon Realm—each embodying one of the Seven Deadly Sins—have followed her into the human world. And somehow, they’re filthy rich, dangerously powerful, and ridiculously attractive. But all she wants is revenge and all they want is her. Can she carry out her master plan while dealing with seven possessive, overpowered, and dangerously handsome husbands? Or will she lose herself in their chaotic love first? One thing’s for sure—they won’t let her go without a fight.

Arsol (Username: Hakkun) is your average eighteen-year-old tech nerd; he reads cliche light novels, plays video games (way too many), studies for exams, and he programs! Does he have friends? A social life, maybe? Nah, he’s an anti-social whose inner monologues revolve around how humans suck. He’s the type who blames the world for his problems: edgy, angsty, emo— thinks he’s smarter than everyone and has answers for the world’s crisis. Gotta give it to him, though, he a young talent at whatever he does. His skills for programming, gaming (FPS) as well as studying makes up for the fact that he’s an arse. So much so, that he stops going to school altogether and locks himself in his room, he’d rather be with his computer. Because Arsol is on a mission! He’s been collaborating with online strangers who are all equally gamers and computer nerds, who understand him, and who all have this idea to make this steampunk/dieselpunk game called ‘Hero of Emberstein.’ Now, Arsol won’t lie, he’s obsessed. Being one of the co-creators, he finds himself adding features and details he’d want in an MMORPG. The only thing he dislikes is the customizable character features; he never understands such a personalized activity. He prefers Gacha. After 3 years, the game is finally available for beta testing, his 7 online co-creators are all ready to click the play button. But little does Arsol know, he would for real be in the game, like in person, like ISEKAI-ed, like he could die, for real for real. What's worse is, everyone who clicked the play button for the beta test, has also been Isekaied. So like, maybe over a thousand or more? Arsol thinks it’s his fault innocent players are getting transmigrated into HIS game, because he remembers that he removed the 'EXIT' button as a harmless malfunctioning prank-- turned deadly?! Oops. Journey along with Arsol as he hides his identity as the creator, the culprit, and the administrator. And that time he finds out his 6 online friends are all here as well, but where?! Who?! UGH, THIS IS WHY HE HATES CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS! ( I DO, IN FACT, OWN THE COVER )

Christopher, once a master Beast Tamer was betrayed by the very disciples he had nurtured, now found himself reborn. His life, dedicated to training and empowering five promising individuals, had ended abruptly, their betrayal a bitter sting even in death. But death was not the end. He awoke as Christopher Valhalla, the eldest son of one of the capital city's most influential families. The Valhalla name carried weight, a legacy of power and respect. This new life, however, was not a clean slate. The memories of his past life, the sting of betrayal, the burning desire for revenge – they remained, etched into his very soul. He looked around his opulent new surroundings, a stark contrast to the humble training grounds he had called home in his previous life. The Valhalla estate was a testament to their wealth and influence, a sprawling complex of manicured gardens, imposing structures, and an air of undeniable power. He was no longer a mentor, the supreme tamer, or a provider; he was now a scion of power, a prince in his own right. This newfound status, however, was merely a tool, a stepping stone on his path to vengeance. Christopher knew he couldn't simply reveal his past life. The world wouldn't believe him. He had to play the part of the pampered, privileged son, all the while secretly plotting his return to power. He remembered the faces of his betrayers: Leon, the cunning strategist; Alex, the brute force; Isabelle, the master of illusions; Jax, the silent assassin; and finally, Electra, the one he cared about. They had taken everything from him – his life, his beasts, his reputation. Now, they would pay. His first priority was regaining his strength. And his beasts, the loyal companions who had fallen alongside him. Christopher couldn't afford to make the same mistakes he had made in his past life. He began his training, honing his physical abilities, pushing his body to its limits. He knew that raw power alone wouldn't be enough. Not only that, but he needed to be smarter, more cunning, more ruthless than his former disciples. So, Christopher delved into the Valhalla family's library, devouring ancient texts on beast taming, combat techniques, and strategic warfare, not really necessary, because of his memories, but you must always be prepared for anything. He sought out information on rare herbs and potions, anything that could give him an edge. He would make his former disciples regret the day they crossed him. Christopher Valhalla was not just a name; it was a promise. A promise of retribution. The five Master Beast Tamers would learn the true meaning of betrayal, and Christopher would be the one to deliver their punishment. No System to assist Mc. He gained all his Powers through making choices and countless battles!! _______________ Author's word, This Books will remain free till it clock 100 Chapters! All I need from my loyal readers are: Interaction! Reviews! Comments!! Power stones!!!! And if you can... GIFTs!! 50 power stones, 50 Golden Tickets, Or 100 coins gift above: 3 Chapters. 100 Power Stones, 100 golden Tickets, Or 500 gifts above: 4 Chapters 200 Power stones, 200 golden Tickets, Or 1,000 gifts above: 5 Chapters. PS: Bonus Chapters will be release on Sunday, [WAT Time.] Release date: 10:00Pm. ___________ Check my other books! Solo Leveling: I Am The Only Supreme With The Cheating System. And Reborn With The All Seeing Eyes.

Loyalty is a timeless concept and unbound by any limit. Adam Fox Levine, famously known for his nickname as Foxer, was very close to graduating. He had nothing else in mind but his future. Despite having a hard time to even live, he had his own dreams, and he plans to use his intelligence to the best he can, even if he was unmotivated. Then came along Sasha Dawn Campbell, a social butterfly with an easygoing life. If possible, she'd be the exact opposite of what he is. He never bothered with love, but to Sasha, it was a necessity to get together with him no matter what. To her, Foxer was the diamond underneath gravel. Not so used with such a subtle obsession, he was lost. He didn't want to drabble with risks, yet he can't help but feel a certain sense of possessiveness towards her, especially when she was revealed to have a close childhood friend that could ruin everything between them in an instant. Sasha never had troubles picking between two people, because she had always wanted only one. But when another his age came in, Sasha couldn't help but feel threatened. She was more mature, smarter and even compatible with Foxer. She didn't know his feelings, and he didn't know hers. Two people with two mindsets with a problem. Will they ever prove how timeless their loyalty is?

In 2124, Cebu City stands in ruins, ravaged by the Sunods-mutated zombies born from the deadly Salus virus. Ethan Carter, a once-brilliant scientist, is haunted by the failure of his ambitious time machine project, "Chronos." Designed to rewrite humanity's greatest mistakes, Chronos instead fractured time, unleashing chaos and setting Ethan on a desperate mission to fix the future. A cryptic warning from a hooded figure tasks Ethan with preventing a global collapse and avoiding his own lonely demise-a fate glimpsed just before activating Chronos. But the collapse has already begun. The Sunods, faster, smarter, and more organized than ever, threaten what little remains of humanity. Worse, Ethan uncovers the chilling truth that an alternate version of himself has created a time loop, trapping the world in an endless cycle of destruction. Ethan's fight isn't his alone. At his side are Dr. Marisol Dela Cruz, a determined scientist with her own stake in stopping the Sunods, and Elias, a resilient engineer whose resourcefulness hides secrets that could change everything. Together, the trio ventures into the remnants of the Chronos research facility, uncovering horrifying truths about the virus, the time machine, and the catastrophic price of altering the past. As time unravels, trust frays, and the Sunods evolve, Ethan must confront the consequences of his choices and wrestle with a harrowing dilemma: how far is he willing to go to save humanity? Will he sacrifice himself to break the time loop, or will the weight of his past mistakes doom the world forever? Wails of the Archipelago is a gripping blend of sci-fi and horror, weaving the moral complexities of time travel with the visceral terror of a zombie apocalypse. Set in a vividly reimagined Philippines, it explores redemption, sacrifice, and the enduring question: Can humanity ever escape the shadows of its past?

Jack Somnus was a mid-wealth professor of economics and a trading advisor for the powerful Johnson family. But after years of working for the Johnsons, he was abandoned without a word. He was laid off without as much as a severence package. Jack's life got worse when he lost his wife. Depressed and alone, he got into an unfortunate accident. Instead of dying, he travels back in time to his teenage years. Now, Jack has a second chance to live the life he always wanted. He wants to be the one who controls, not the one being controlled. But his time travel hides a deeper secret, one that might throw him for a loop. [WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT EROTIC SCENES] ... PS. Investment Empire Building / Confident MC / MC is not the only smart character DISCLAIMER: The similarity in names of characters in this novel to those of real world individuals is purely a coincidence This story is set in the same universe as my first novel, "Evolution of Genius: every night, I get smarter!", however, reading this novel doesn't require you to have any knowledge about the other.

The sky over Karvess was the color of rust. Thick, swirling dust clouds hung low over the scrap fields, coating everything in a layer of fine, red powder. Jagged heaps of broken metal stretched as far as the eye could see, the discarded bones of an age long past. Somewhere in the middle of it all, a boy named Grant sat atop a gutted transport hull, staring up at the vastness above. "Same old sky," he muttered, running a hand through his dirty blond hair. "Same old nothing." It had been six years since he'd been left to fend for himself, abandoned in this wasteland of shattered starships and forgotten tech. Six years of scraping by, salvaging parts to trade for food, dodging scavengers meaner and hungrier than he was. But today was different. Today, his life would change forever. A sharp hum filled the air, making the fine hairs on the back of his neck stand up. His hands, buried in the exposed circuitry of a wrecked cockpit, tingled as the old display flickered to life. Then, a voice spoke. -System activated- Hello, user. I am the Star Navigator System. I am at your service. Grant froze. His heart hammered against his ribs. This wasn’t just any old ship AI. Star Navigators were rumored to be relics of the Pre-Imperial Era, capable of piloting ships faster and smarter than any modern system. This... this could be his way out. "Star Navigator System?" Grant echoed, his voice barely above a whisper. Then, a slow grin spread across his face. "Huh, maybe I can get into the Academy with this... Or even, create an army!" The screen pulsed with light, scanning him, assessing. Somewhere in its code, something shifted, acknowledging him as its new pilot. And just like that, Grant's future stretched wide before him—wider than the skies, wider than the stars themselves.

This is a series of Luffy's dumb moments with the straw hats.

A child prodigy dies. Then, he receives a system... Follow his journey as he rises to become the strongest being alive, with his loyal followers and his right-hand slime. Have you ever faced death? How about dying while trying to save a group of people you don’t care about? Just because you’re smarter and more talented, people try to befriend you, but is that the truth? And then, when death is staring you in the face, they don’t help. They only wanted you for your money… I found this image online because it perfectly matches the description of our protagonist. If this art belongs to you, feel free to message me on Discord, and we can discuss it privately.

the year is 2029 and the world went through a transformation called world's Awakening which lasted for a year during that one year of change the world has become unrecognizable trees so big they equal skyscrapers mountains so big that comparing it to previously is not possible Ocean's so large and so deep that you can't imagine what lives in there and the animals have become stronger faster smarter and there's more of them not to mention the new ones and combinations that didn't exist previously the world has changed so much which makes it very difficult for humans to survive throughout this single year nearly 99.9% of humans died and the few people who could survive became scattered throughout the world in order to see another person you would have to travel for a month and you might not even find anybody but after one year of this the world which was constantly shaking finally stopped and then something happened that shocked everybody the world spoke to any humans who have survived I'm sorry for causing your race to almost go extinct to make up for my mistake I will make your race the protagonist of this world and that is the day everything changed hi writer here I want to talk about a couple of things number one the tags I got set up for my story will probably change in the future depending on where The Story Goes number two I do not have a plan for the story I'm just kind of winging it so if you have any suggestions of where the story should go let me know BTW if you see any spelling errors let me know

The Goblin Who Devoured Fate – Synopsis Leon was just another ordinary man—until his untimely death led to an unexpected reincarnation as a weak, nameless goblin at the bottom of the food chain. In a world ruled by monsters, warlords, and ancient powers, survival is a cruel game where the weak are destined to perish. But fate has other plans. Gifted with the Devourer’s Mark and a mysterious System Interface, Leon gains the power to absorb the strength, skills, and memories of those he defeats. His system grants him the ability to see detailed stats, weaknesses, and hidden information about others—knowledge that no one else possesses. With every battle, he evolves—growing stronger, smarter, and more dangerous than any goblin before him. As he carves his path through blood and chaos, he attracts allies, enemies, and powerful women drawn to his unstoppable rise. A cold and deadly elf assassin, a fierce dragon-kin warrior, and a cunning demon princess—all with their own ambitions, yet bound to his destiny. Hunted by gods, feared by kings, and envied by monsters, Leon must decide: will he become a ruler of his own fate, or will his hunger for power consume him?

That night, Aegis Squad infiltrated an abandoned laboratory complex to capture a mutated zombie alive for research. The air reeked of rusted metal and decay. "Make sure the trap is ready," whispered Major Pan Colman. Lila nodded, checking her device. "Ready, just waiting for the bait." Hart, tracking zombie movement, looked uneasy. "They’re smarter than we thought. We must move fast." From the shadows, a massive mutated zombie with armor-like skin emerged. "Wait for it to step into the trap," Pan whispered. As the creature moved forward, Lila activated the device. Steel clamps trapped it, sending high-voltage shocks that made it thrash violently. Before they could celebrate, Hart panicked. "Major, something big is moving behind us!" From the ruins, a giant zombie with protruding bones emerged, smashing through a wall with unnatural speed. "We need to move, now!" Pan ordered. The squad hauled the trapped zombie into their containment truck, escaping as the complex collapsed behind them. Inside the vehicle, Dr. Alaric muttered, "This isn't normal mutation. The virus is evolving too fast." Hart nodded. "It’s as if someone designed them. But who? And why?" Suddenly, a loud metallic thud echoed from the roof. "What was that?" Lila asked, weapon raised. Hart checked his tablet. "Something's on top of us! But it wasn’t detected before!" Pan signaled. "Rico, stop the vehicle. Lila and I will check." They stepped out and looked up. A tall, gaunt creature with razor-sharp claws clung to the roof, staring at them with soulless black eyes. "What the hell is that?" Lila whispered. The creature lunged with blinding speed. Pan and Lila dodged, but their bullets had no effect. "Get back inside! Now!" Pan commanded. They sprinted back, Rico hitting the gas. Hart read his tablet. "This thing… it's like a predator. Faster, stronger." Dr. Alaric whispered, "If this was made by Dominion, we’re dealing with a far deadlier bioweapon than I imagined." The creature pursued them, closing the distance. Lila and Pan fired, but it dodged effortlessly. In one leap, it grabbed the steel trap containing the mutated zombie. "It’s trying to take the zombie!" Lila yelled. Pan hurled a smoke grenade, forcing the creature to retreat. The vehicle sped away. Inside, tension remained thick. "We can't keep running," Pan stated. "We need to fight back. And we need to find out what Dominion of Varex has really done."

The world as we know it is gone. A devastating virus outbreak has turned cities into wastelands, where the infected roam and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Adrian Vale, an ordinary office worker, never expected to survive—but when he stumbles upon a Tactical AI System, everything changes. Unlike supernatural powers, this AI doesn't grant him superhuman abilities. Instead, it provides real-time tactical analysis, combat strategies, and resource management. To survive, Adrian must think smarter, fight harder, and adapt faster than anyone else. But survival isn’t enough. As he builds a haven in the ruins, he uncovers a terrifying truth—the apocalypse wasn’t an accident. A secret organization lurks in the shadows, pulling the strings behind the end of the world. Now, Adrian must do more than just survive. He must outthink, outfight, and outlast the forces that seek to control humanity’s fate. When the world ends, only those who adapt will rise.