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Ashen Blade: Legacy of the Forgotten is a dystopian cyberpunk thriller set in a future where the world has been reshaped by the unchecked power of corporate dynasties known as the Keiretsu (系列). These massive conglomerates have replaced nations and governments, molding the world through commerce, warfare, and control. In this new age, power is everything, and survival is earned—not guaranteed. The social structure is brutal, built on a rigid hierarchy where strength and honor are the currency of survival. At the top are the Kurokenshi (黒剣士)—elite warriors who maintain their humanity despite advanced augmentations. Beneath them, the Integrated rely on cybernetic enhancements to survive, while the Unshackled, those without enhancements, struggle to cling to a dying existence. The lowest rung, however, is occupied by the Glitched—individuals who should not exist. Born outside corporate control or as failed prototypes, they are anomalies—threats in a world that cannot afford mistakes. The story follows Ash Atsuyuki, the last of the Shirogiri clan, a once-proud bloodline of elite warriors now reduced to fighting for survival in a world that has moved beyond honor and tradition. His family’s name is little more than a relic, a fading echo of an era when power was earned through steel, discipline, and the ancient martial codes of Kurogami (黒神)—the planet that birthed his ancestors. With his father gone, his mother dead, and his grandfather clinging to life, Ash walks the crumbling streets of a city ruled by corporate power and surveillance, where history and bloodlines no longer matter. Ash’s journey is one of reclaiming not just his heritage, but the very essence of power. In a world where only the strong survive, Ash must rise above the ruins of his family’s name, rediscover the forgotten martial techniques of the Black Gods, and reclaim his place among the elite. But in a world dominated by corporate overlords and enhanced warriors, can a fallen bloodline ever truly rise again? This story is officially being posted on RoyalRoad.com under the account REDN_CHRONICLES.

Leon Vale’s world disappeared as a mysterious body wiped every human from Earth. Powerful individuals called Ascendants did not even stand a chance against the exterminators. Not to mention a dungeon porter like Leon. But his life changed on acquiring a system that not only got him to live again. But also altered reality at will. The Paradox System. Join Leon as he rides the waves in a dystopian world filled with scary monsters, ruthless Houses, Orders, and regressors.

Evryn is trapped. Living on the dystopian planet of Sythar, he longs for change, yearning for a future beyond its corruption. But when chaos erupts, he is thrust into the unknown, forced to flee with nothing but his wits, his power, and the allies he finds along the way. In a galaxy shaped by vast cultures, ancient legends, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered, Evryn’s journey begins. But as he carves his path through the stars, one question lingers: Will he shape fate, or will fate shape him?

In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger. As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for. Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589 Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc. Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve. Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

In a dystopian society ruled by a corrupt dictatorship that classifies people according to an IQ test and manipulates people's lives three friends, Omar, Maher and Hasan challenge this corrupt world together and test their friendship, striving to prove that together they can change their fate.

Lost in Tomorrow Joon never had an easy life. Growing up in a struggling village, where water was scarce and survival was a daily battle, he knew the value of every grain of rice, every drop of sweat. But one night, he closed his eyes in his small, broken home… and woke up in a world that wasn’t his own. A future so advanced it felt like a dream—until he realized the nightmare beneath it. People live in luxury, but they are nothing more than prisoners of their own screens. Their minds are empty, filled only with advertisements and meaningless entertainment. No one thinks. No one questions. No one lives. And somehow, Joon has a power he never had before—he can hear their thoughts. But their thoughts are not their own. Desperate to find a way back home, Joon stumbles upon a shocking truth: he is not the only one from the past. Somewhere in this soulless world, another traveler exists—one with telekinetic abilities. But where is he? And why were they brought here? As Joon searches for answers, he realizes something terrifying: this world isn’t just a dystopian future—it’s a carefully controlled experiment. And now that he’s awake, they are watching. With a relentless AI hunting him, a mysterious girl who seems to know more than she says, and time running out, Joon must uncover the secrets of this world before he loses himself to it. Because in a place where no one remembers what it means to be human, the cost of freedom might be his own mind.

In Neo-Pandora, 2247 time is a fragile commodity. The invention of the Temporal Engine granted humanity glimpses into the past and future—but at a catastrophic cost. Reality itself has begun to unravel, splintering into fractured timelines that bleed into the present. Amidst the neon-lit chaos of this dystopian metropolis, Detective Elias Voss, a disgraced chrono-physicist turned private investigator, survives by solving cases tied to temporal anomalies. Haunted by a failed experiment that scarred him with the ability to see time’s fractures, Elias walks the razor’s edge between the past’s ghosts and the future’s shadows.  When Dr. Lila Kane, a desperate Temporal Institute scientist, begs for his help, Elias is thrust into a conspiracy that threatens to erase Neo-Pandora from existence. A rogue experiment has unleashed a time rift fueled by the Fractured Hourglass, a mythical artifact rumored to hold dominion over time itself. As Elias and Lila race to stop the rift, they uncover a chilling truth: the Hourglass is merely a fragment of the Chrono Core, an ancient power capable of rewriting history—or erasing it entirely.  But the Core’s secrets are guarded by shadowy forces. From the neon-drenched underworld to the Institute’s ivory towers, Elias confronts rogue time travelers, paradox-born monsters, and his own fractured memories. Every step closer to the Chrono Core warps reality further, forcing Elias to question what—or who—is truly real. As the rift consumes the city, he must decide whether to repair time… or shatter it to save humanity Will Elias Voss outrun the ghosts of his past, or will time itself become his greatest enemy?  The Chrono Detective is a high-stakes journey through a collapsing world where every second counts—and every choice could doom reality itself. 

Millennia ago, the Archangel Azazel fell from grace, his halo lost until found by seventeen-year-old hacker Ethan Blade. The discovery transforms Ethan, thrusting him into a celestial battle alongside Gabriel, secretly the Archangel Gabriel. Amid a dystopian world dominated by oppressive technology, Ethan must master his new powers, face dark conspiracies within EarthCorp, and navigate deepening bonds of friendship and identity. Azazel's Halo is a gripping tale filled with hilarious, heartbreaking, and tender moments that will move readers to laughter and tears, exploring themes of transformation, courage, and the timeless struggle between good and evil.

In a world where time is the only currency, Kei wakes up trapped in a dystopian city where every second of his life is ticking away. A massive digital countdown looms over the skyline, reminding him of a cruel rule—"Survive to Earn Time." Every action, every decision, and every fight grants or drains his remaining seconds. If the timer hits zero, he vanishes from existence. But the true horror begins when Kei realizes that the city is controlled by a faceless entity standing atop the highest tower, watching, waiting. As he struggles to navigate the shifting reality, Kei must uncover the secret behind this Prison of Time before he runs out of it. But can he escape when the very fabric of time is against him? Time is ticking. Will he break free or be erased forever?

After a catastrophic event known as the Everworld Convergence, people across dimensions randomly swap places with their counterparts in parallel realities. Some find themselves in worlds of magic, others in dystopian futures or cyberpunk nightmares. Amidst the chaos, Orion Vale, a seemingly ordinary young man, realizes he's the only person who retains memories of all the worlds he's lived in. As Orion jumps between realities, he discovers that he's not supposed to exist—he is an anomaly, a paradox created by a failed god’s attempt to rewrite fate. Hunted by cosmic enforcers known as the Eschaton Judges, Orion must uncover the truth behind the Convergence while mastering the unstable abilities that come with his fractured existence.

“A dystopian world full of conflict, where mysterious energies and family intrigues determine the fate of humanity.”

HERE’S TO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL The rain hasn’t fallen on Mercer Street in over forty years. Water is rationed, the market thrives, and the people live hidden from time itself—until she appears. Margo arrives at the doorstep of an old apartment house, soaked from head to toe in something impossible. Rain. She doesn’t know where she came from. She doesn’t remember how she got there. But she smells like a storm from another time, and that scent is about to change everything. Park and Key, longtime friends and misfits of Mercer, take her in—one fascinated, the other suspicious. As they uncover the mysteries of her past, they find themselves tangled in a web of forgotten histories, secret societies, and a reality they were never meant to question. Time folds. The past whispers. And in a world where water is worth more than gold, the girl with the rain might just be the key to everything. A mind-bending dystopian fantasy soaked in jazz, opium smoke, and the scent of lost memories. Mystery, time distortion, and a city lost in its own legend A girl who shouldn’t exist—and the men drawn into her storm Secrets buried beneath the market and the gatekeepers who guard them A journey through a world where the past is a whisper and the future is unwritten Here’s to something beautiful. Here’s to what comes next.

MY WSA ENTRY!!!! PLEASE SUPPORT ME!! What would you do if you were you and your crush/bully die suddenly due to trunk-kun and wake up in a dystopian world ruined by war and it's remaining inhabitants calling you their prophesied Messiah and Savior? Well Xander Woods would be able to answer that question because that is what happens to him! After getting into a punishment with one of his bullies who so happens to be his crush and having to serve detention in school, Xander and Iris both get killed by a accident and immediately find themselves in a world ruined by war and greed. Xander is then revealed to be the prophesied Messiah who will wield the Onyx Blade and restore balance as well as freedom to the Elven Empire from the tyrannical Beast Empire. And Iris is fated to be her rival's companion throughout his quest. But doing so won't be easy as they have to complete multiple tasks to find the remaining gems of the Onyx Blade to reach the sword's full potential to finally defeat the Beast King and return back to their world. Will Xander and Iris overcome their differences and complete their quest? Will the Beast King be defeated after a thousand years of terror? Will Xander get the harem he'd always wanted? Give this book a chance to find out! Don't worry, there'll be tons of smut. So back off kids!!

When he was only twelve, while walking home from school, Theo Serrano noticed something odd in an alley near his home. He wasn't sure what it was about the cardboard box that seized his attention, only that it definitely wasn't there yesterday, and upon further inspection he was shocked to find a young girl abandoned and starving. With a whip lash tail at the ready, the poor thing was absolutely terrified, but ever the altruist, Theo rescued the poor succubus and even allowed her into his home. That was something his mother wouldn't tolerate for long. Receiving shelter, food, clothes, and even giving her a name, Lorelei was completely mystified. Sadly, there time together was short, as they were separated shortly upon discovery. Ten years later, as the world readies itself for yet another war amongst the humans and demi's, both these childhood friends must rediscover one another, before the sky breaks above them. This story features magic and science, a dystopian setting, and humans living to struggle with plenty of monster races. Some monster races include (but aren't limited to): Cubi, Lamia, Vampires, Beastkin, elves, dark elves, dragonkin, wyvern, and more. Adult content is to be expected, but in tasteful amounts. Expect new chapters every friday.

In a ruined underground lab, a boy awakens in a glass chamber, his mind blank—no memories, no emotions, only an overwhelming surge of power coursing through his veins. His name, as displayed on a shattered screen nearby, is Yuzo Shin. But beyond that, nothing remains of his past. The only clue? A strange mark on his hand and the whispers of a voice echoing in his mind, calling him "the last vessel." Before he can make sense of anything, a man in a yellow suit appears, grinning with cruel amusement. "Oh? What do we have here? A lost little experiment?" From that moment on, Yuzo Shin is hunted. The world outside the lab is a dystopian nightmare—cities ruled by corporations, rogue experiments, and beings known as "Constructs," artificial warriors with inhuman abilities. To survive, he must uncover the truth: Who created him? Why does he possess such terrifying power? And why does he feel an uncontrollable urge to destroy everything in his path? As he journeys through a world that fears and seeks to control him, Yuzo Shin encounters powerful enemies, unexpected allies, and the horrifying reality of his own existence. In the end, will he be the savior of this broken world… or its executioner?

Jagan has returned to the time before the game 'Life Changer' (L.C) was released. L.C is the game created by Heavenly Dao created as a last hope for Humanity to survive on Earth which will gain Qi. In his previous life, Jagan was one of the good players, although not the best. 100 years after Earth gained Qi, the aliens attacked Earth and many people died facing the aliens. Jagan knowing all the future opportunities decided to rewrite his and humanity's fate.

Caged. Like cattle. Trapped behind these walls, waiting to die. That’s what we are. That’s what they made us. The Titans took everything from me—my home, my family, my freedom. And I swear, I’ll make them pay. The day Wall Maria fell, I saw hell. I watched my mother get eaten alive while I ran like a coward. That day, I made a promise: I will kill every last Titan. I’ll tear them apart with my own hands if I have to. ________ They said it couldn’t be done. They were wrong. This is Attack on Titan (Novelization)—in words, in raw emotion, in all its brutal glory. Read it. Feel it. Survive it. #Apocalyptic #HumanityVsTitans #Extinction #WeakToStrong #OverpoweredMC #Revenge #Survival #Betrayal #War #DarkFantasy #Tragedy #Hopelessness #Sacrifice #Freedom #Dystopian #Military #Bloodshed #Monsters #TwistsAndReveals #BrutalBattles #PsychologicalStruggle #TheTruthOfTheWorld

Eros is an Alien Cupid who cannot fall in love. His Pheromones are so TOXIC that they turn any women that comes in contact with them into zombies. He has to take suppressants and limit his interaction with the opposite sex. While Eros stays inside most days they're are creatures called Incubuses that were born from a power called Twisted Love that can steal a person's soul by sleeping with them and they are running rampant on his Planet. Planet Passion has become a dystopian nightmare and Eros thinks he has it hard but it becomes even worse when A psycho who is a part of an Anti Cupid cult creates a game in which your planet can be destroyed or you can die if you can't find a love match. When Eros is invited into the game he decides to leave his Planet and go to the Planet that no one would expect him to go to. EARTH. Will he be able to avoid playing a twisted game or will he be forced to decide if he'd rather Drop Dead or Love ? Hudson is a kind , compassionate human boy who fell in love with science hoping he can make the world a better place. When he first met Eros they were in highschool and Eros made him realize that anything is possible but the people with power often fail to use it for the right reason. After entering college Hudson dedicates his time to studying modern medicine but when Eros shows up in a huge space ship determined to make Earth his then Hudson is irritated and defensive. Hudson only wants to Save the World and Eros only really wants to rule it. These two hate each other but when their planets are on the brink of destruction will they be able to work together to save what matters most ? After reading all those stories about Pheromones making people fall in love it's finally time for you to read this story where one attractive Cupid has Pheromones that are so toxic that they turn the opposite sex into zombies. Author's Note : This is like a Shounen with sprinkles of romantic tension and an Main Character who is an Alien Cupid. If you like Shounen manga and reading fantasy novels then you might like this book. The Power the Main Character/ Eros used is called Pure Love and he is not like the rest of the Cupids in his Planet. Unlike the rest he doesn't have a Love match and he has massive wings and fangs. Daily Updates ✨ #Action #Fantasy #Alien #System #Game

In a dystopian future where Earth is but a shadow of its former self, scarred by technological wars and forbidden experiments, a man wakes up amidst smoking ruins, nameless, faceless, and without a past. The only traces of his lost identity: glowing scars etched into his skin, and a diagnostic system embedded within him, whispering cryptic warnings in his ear. He quickly discovers that he is an Eclipsian—a subject of the Eclipse Project, a secret initiative aimed at merging humans with forbidden technologies to create living weapons. But something went wrong. The subjects of the project, endowed with devastating powers capable of manipulating the black energy of eclipses, were erased, their memories sealed… until he, the last survivor, awakens. Hunted by killer drones, hybrid Hunters—part machine, part monster—and a clandestine organization eager to silence him, his only ally is a mysterious mercenary named Lyra. She claims to know his past, but in exchange for her help, she demands that he join her in a perilous quest: infiltrating the ruins of the Eclipse City, the epicenter of the cursed project, to destroy the data before it falls into the wrong hands. However, the closer he gets to the truth, the more his powers spiral out of control, revealing a disturbing connection to the Black Eclipse, an apocalyptic phenomenon devouring the world. His scars come to life, his memories return in fragments, and one question haunts him: Was he a sacrificed hero… or a monster they tried to lock away? In the heart of a race against time, where each revelation could shatter him, he must choose between resurrecting the man he was or embracing the demonic power implanted within him. For the Eclipse approaches, and with it, an ultimate choice: save what remains of humanity… or become its executioner.

"From the battlefield to the throne, only steel and blood pave the way." Julius Caesar is a super soldier from a dystopian far future stuck in perpetual war. Tired and concerned about his future, he spends his last moments stopping Earth from being destroyed by a planet cracker-class weapon deployed by the resistance forces. Reawakening in a fantasy world. Summoned by the Holy religious order, Julius is a super soldier stuck in a world of magic, gods and demons. Accompanied by only his futuristic knowledge, combat know-how and his onboard AI companion, watch Julius find his call and forge his place in the world.

In a dark, dystopian world ruled by a fascist regime, ancient eldritch horrors lie dormant beneath the earth, kept in check by rituals and technology born from forbidden knowledge. The protagonist, a morally ambiguous antihero, navigates a collapsing society, eldritch conspiracies, and his own unravelling psyche as he battles both human oppressors and unspeakable monstrosities.

Hagan, an orphan from the outskirts of a dystopian city, must face the dreadful First Trial and conquer it in order to survive. During his First Trial, he unknowingly becomes a sacrifice to the dead Gods and receives their Blessing. A Forgotten Lineage is bestowed upon Hagan, he must find a way to return it to its former glory. ———————————— This is my first work I’ve done and I hope you enjoy it. If you find any mistakes I’d appreciate it if you could let me know so it can be fixed. ———————————— Depictions of strong violence. Read at your own discretion.

This is the story of a 25-year-old man being transmigrated to the cultivation world without any cheats. Let us all follow him on his journey. Arjun, an orphan in his past life has got transmigrated to the cultivation world with a proficiency adding system. Arjun has a very cautious personality but he is also a brave one, he faces many difficulties while cultivating. This is a journey of whether he will ascend to immortality or not, with his proficiency adding system. ----------------------- I am trying to name the characters a bit in in Indian style so please try to understand. The MC is very weak in the start and I want to keep it as realistic as possible with fictional elements (I know it sounds humourous but still I will try)

Eleanor "Ellie" Voss is a rebellious hacker in New Avalon, a city where history and progress collide. After a failed cyber-heist, she is injected with an experimental nanite serum designed to awaken latent abilities from past lives. Suddenly, Ellie begins recalling vivid memories—lives as a sorceress in medieval France, a rebel scientist in a dystopian past, and a warrior queen in an empire long lost to time. With each past self whispering their knowledge into her mind, Ellie becomes the only one capable of stopping an underground organization that seeks to rewrite history itself. As she unravels the city's hidden truths, she must also navigate her complicated love life—torn between a ruthless detective who suspects her and a rogue AI who claims to be her soulmate.

A Dystopian Society. Action packed, Fantasy, Sci-fi, thriller and Adventure. In the world of Eridrith, power isn't given- it's taken. Every decade, five factions send their best contenders to compete in The Dominion Trials, a brutal game where reality shifts, illusion kills, and only one can claim the Hollow Crown. Kayla Rune never wanted the throne- she only entered to find out what happened to her older brother, Kael Rune, who won the last trials... and vanished. But as she fights through the grid, she sees visions of past rulers trapped in an endless nightmare. The hollow crown isn't a prize. It's a prison. Kayla has two choices: win the trials and be consumed by the crown or destroy the dominion before it claims her. One thing's for sure- she's not here to play the game.

In a dystopian America where prisons are overflowing, the government introduces the Death Race, a brutal, high-speed battle where inmates must race to survive—or die trying. The reward? Freedom for the winner. The cost? A bloody, merciless road littered with wrecked cars and bodies. Enter Jaxon "Driver 88" Cross, a former special ops soldier framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Betrayed by those he trusted, sentenced to Blackridge Penitentiary—a supermax prison housing over a million criminals—Jaxon is thrown into the arena of death. With nothing to lose and a burning desire for vengeance, he must outdrive and outgun ruthless killers, corrupt officials, and his own demons to earn his way out. But in a world where the system is rigged and the race is never fair, survival is not just about speed—it’s about knowing when to strike, who to trust, and how to kill. The engines roar. The countdown begins. The road to freedom is paved with blood. Welcome to the Death Race.

Nathalie Osborne has spent 282 years as an immortal assassin. She was consumed by vengeance against the secret mystical organization known as The Accord, the very group that burned her entire family to ashes in 1865. For centuries, she has hunted the last remaining descendants of The Accord, and in the year 2127 amidst the dystopian ruins of the United States as her prey finally resurfaces. It is then that Nathalie crosses paths with Nancy Young, an FBI special agent who bears an uncanny resemblance to her. Seizing the opportunity, Nathalie assumes Nancy’s identity, using it as a weapon to dismantle The Accord from within, especially its founding bloodline, the Atkinson family. But standing in her way is George Atkinson, believed to be the last surviving heir of the founders. Bringing him down, however, is no simple task. George, too, is immortal. And in the shadows, his father, Louis Atkinson, still pulls the strings, silently orchestrating The Accord’s every move with an iron grip.

In a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy have collapsed, humanity is thrust into an era of chaos and wonder. The story follows Kairos Veylan, a former eSports champion turned reluctant hero, as he navigates a fractured multiverse where ancient history, futuristic technology, and supernatural horrors collide. When a mysterious artifact known as the Eternal Nexus shatters, it merges multiple timelines and dimensions, creating a chaotic blend of urban landscapes, war-torn kingdoms, and dystopian futures. Kairos must assemble a team of unlikely allies—warriors, scientists, gamers, and even historical figures—to restore balance before the multiverse collapses entirely.

A late-night ride takes a terrifying turn when Nitish collides with a glowing circle—and wakes up falling into an unfamiliar world. Trapped in a dystopian society where strength determines worth, he finds himself branded a "slum rat" alongside dangerous strangers. But when a mysterious man offers them mana cores—the key to unlocking power—Nitish is faced with a choice: struggle to survive or risk everything for a chance at greatness. With deadly monsters, noble clans hoarding magic, and a system built to crush the weak, the road to power won’t be easy. And in a world of dragons and dimensional magic, he’s about to carve his own legend as a Riftstalker.