Ash Is A Player

Atkinson, the reclusive CEO of the AGP (Atkinson Gaming Productions), had lost faith in humanity due to its selfishness and malice. However, his life took a drastic turn when he was transported into Aetherium, his own virtual reality creation, alongside a quarter of Earth's population. To escape this digital realm, Atkinson must utilize his intimate knowledge of the game's mechanics to defeat Aiden, the divine son of the Monarch of Gods. As he navigates treacherous landscapes and forges uneasy alliances, Atkinson faces daunting challenges that test his resolve, including betrayal, self-discovery, trust, and friendship. Forced to confront the demons of his own making, Atkinson's journey becomes a struggle to find humanity in a world driven by self-interest. Will his mastery of Aetherium secure his escape, or will the very world he designed trap him forever?

Following the two environmental cataclysms the world is mostly unhabitable. The remaining powers in the world have banded together to try and find a way to save humanity before the third cataclysm which will result in the end of the Earth. This story follows a few joys growing up in this world as they slowly discover the truth about themselves and the truth of the word they live in, all while trying to save humanity from multiple dangers before it’s too late. The story starts of slow, and progresses slowly at the start. It's because I'm trying to let Tenet grow and change slowly, my advice is to enjoy it before the novel picks up. I also try to limit any info dump, but I will slowly reveal more and more about the world as organically as I can, just try to be patient with me.

Adrian Zold was an ordinary teenager until a mysterious rift transported him to another world, Risha, where survival meant adapting to the rules of the Black System a game-like interface granting him extraordinary abilities. In this hostile land, he fought to survive, mastered Void Arts, and founded the legendary Zold' Clan, known for its unparalleled spearmanship, swordsmanship, and martial prowess. Over a millennium, Adrian’s bloodline developed a unique power: the ability to awaken the knowledge and skills of their ancestors, solidifying their clan as a superpower in Risha. After a thousand years, Adrian believed the portal would finally return him home. Instead, it transported him to an even harsher dimension ruled by the law of the jungle, where only the strong survived. Drawing on his hard-won knowledge from Risha, he swiftly rose to power, established a neutral clan, and ascended to the upper dimension of Murim, the realm of immortals. There, he became a godlike figure, the Calamity Battle God of the Void, unrivaled across multiple dimensions. Just when Adrian thought he had achieved ultimate transcendence, the portal reappeared this time bringing him back to Earth. However, Earth had changed. In his absence, monsters from other dimensions had invaded, and humanity had begun awakening Player systems, similar to his own Black System. Returned to his 15-year-old body, but with all his memories and powers intact, Adrian finds himself four months before his original disappearance. Now, armed with the knowledge of three worlds, Adrian must lead humanity against the dimensional threat, uncover the mysteries behind the portals, and prepare Earth for a battle that spans across realities—all while reclaiming his place as the Player of the Void.

Onkai awakens cluelessly in a world unbeknownst to him, where he is immediately handed the task to help the King after being granted an ability to aid him on his journey. However, Onkai doesn't feel so obedient and decides to go berserk in the village he has spawned into, massacring it's people for nothing more than his own sadistic pleasures and a mysterious, deeply embedded anger. News of a "Mad Player" spreads quickly throughout the Kingdom of Highmaria, prompting the King's guards to pursue him and forcing Onkai on the run. As Onkai learns more about this world, fragments of his forgotten past begin to surface, eventually leading him to believe that his origins may contribute to the rise of Highmaria's greatest enemy, forcing him down a deadly path to find out more.

## The MC is Overpowered!! And So Broken!! Leon found a rare quest that led him to the Goddess of Sloth. She was amazed by his determination and made him her Divine Champion, giving him the powerful Self-Transcendence Blessing. Everything changed after that! The blessing unlocked the Legendary Blacksmith Class, letting him create weapons no one else could match. His skills kept growing, and there seemed to be no limits to his strength. As Leon's power and fame grew, he attracted the most powerful—and beautiful—characters in the game, eventually building his own Guild and even founding a Kingdom! His success in the game also changed his real life, bringing him wealth and fame he never imagined. Yet, one question continued to haunt him: What is the secret behind this virtual world that feels so real? ** ### Discord Server: tinyurl.com/galanteodiscord ## Additional Tags: - Harem and Romance - No Yuri No NTR! - Blacksmith - Kingdom Building - Spirit Beast Contract - Real World Impact - Wealth and Fame - Seven Sins

our MC just wanted to have a normal life, he wants to be lazy and just sleep on a comfortable futon, soft pillow and a warm blanket. nah, not gonna happen. our MC has a very interesting past that he can use to level up...... because a game he used to play before his parents died..... came to real life.

Raised by an abusive father, bullied by his tyrant classmate, and grew up without a mother and friends, Kaiju was chosen by the Tower as a player to participate in the trial. However, how could the Tower blundered about overchoosing its participants? Kaiju didn't have a choice but to participate on the Hellish Trial, the difficult there is. Without much preparations, Kaiju had to rely on luck to survive. [You have survived through a fortuitous encounter. You have obtained 10 Luck Points! Your 10 Luck Points are multiplied ten times… Congratulations! You have been rewarded with 100 Luck Points!] When Ladyluck decided to help him, can he survive the Hellish Trial and possibly completed it, when, in the history of the Tower, no one haven't yet? [You have formed a master and pet bond with the Savage Beast. You have obtained the title, Beastmaster!] With the beasts accompanying him, will he soar and conquer the Tower?

Love, Betrayal, Blood, but not Hatred. Only cold revenge, and a son to complete the family. "D" Section, a nonexistent military unit. "D" for dark, "D" for depth, "D"... for death. It demanded no attachment, and Daemon sacrificed love for it. Years later, the death of his teammates made him feel that he had done enough for the country, so he came back to the city he grew in. But can what has been forsaken be gained back? Because now Evelyn, the one to have breathed vitality in his numb, orphaned heart, had her own life, and a little boy calling her mother. Also, while he left his life full of dead bodies behind, did that life really let him go? From the ashes, will it love or... ? _ _ _ Two lovers who still love each other even with scars left behind by past events. They narrowly miss a chance to meet again and rekindle the lost spark, with him left with an empty heart, and her with her pain renewed, only buried because of the sun of her life, her son, their son… that he knew nothing about. They each continue with their own life in their own way. Their paths even almost become parallel to each other, almost taking the opposite direction with new commitments. But fate be damned, even if it now seems to push them toward each other. From the ashes, their love shall blaze anew. Or maybe not. Find the answer yourself. ___ First draft of characters image on my discord, a channel for fans to get together: https://discord.com/invite/C86EJvCJdd Comment and review, don't forget.

In the realms above, supernatural beings of unfathomable magnificence exist, far beyond mortal comprehension. These divinities wield unimaginable power, capable of obliterating worlds with a mere breath. However, what unfolds when these gods meet their demise? Set in a remote corner of the vast universe, long after the apocalyptic Thousand Millennium War of the Heavenly Beasts and Deities, this tale delves into a forgotten world. Here, the ashes of fallen gods descend upon an insignificant pebble, adrift amidst the cosmic tapestry of space and time. Their impact alters the life of a proud young man, who embraces the abrupt changes thrust upon his world. Refusing to yield to the clutches of fate and karma, he dares to defy the heavens themselves. Will he triumph over an insurmountable destiny, or succumb to fate like gods of unimaginable might did before him? The dreams of a deceased deity and the fate of a dying world hang precariously, hinged upon the future of this young man. He treads upon an endless bridge, forged from the corpses of the fallen. Unlock this epic saga of death, sorrow, war, blood, love, vengeance, and triumph with your own eyes. *** You can also reach out to: Discord:https://discord.com/invite/QQ3vybav Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=9xjl0tq1cs3e&utm_content=qx5nrdu

[Excerpt] ‘Ding’ [You dreamed slaying a dragon.] [Congratulations to obtain a legendary dragon slayer skill card!] “I used to hate nightmares, until that day when those nightmares became my power.” What’s more terrifying? Being the one who could see the future but couldn’t do anything to change the outcome, or the one who was in the future and couldn’t do anything to change it? Oscar experienced both. Now reborn into the body of the world’s protagonist, the weight of this future falls on his shoulders. For the survival of the universe, for his own survival, he must become strong. So strong, he could change the future. “My dreams… they are becoming my cards.” What to expect: • Male MC (Main Character) • Overpowered protagonist • Badass protagonist • Deck building with a unique twist and infinite possibilities • A super righteous MC, whose morality can be interpreted in different ways depending on the perspective • A video game setting, with the MC initially being an NPC character, though the game will merge with the real world at some point • Character-driven story with a focus on character building, so expect plenty of slice-of-life moments sprinkled throughout the story.

Chen Xu has travelled to an alternate world. He is surprised to find that many classic games are missing here as compared from his previous life. He has an ’emotion collection system’, for happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by him? But it is easier to get their resentment than happiness? Looking at his harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement. As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked. Countless players went berserk. OG author: 喝一杯红酒 OG title: 游戏制作：从治愈玩家开始 Another translation: https://www.webnovel.com/book/game-design-step-one-heal-the-players_27914435008739205 Note: I do not see the translation being done. So, I have started translating it. I do not know own this novel.

"If the world stands in my way, if people threaten me or those who are dear to me, then I shall become the true darkness, the fear in their hearts that haunts them forever!" Lee Gaon was a professional gamer until one day she was framed as a cheater by a big gaming company and betrayed by those she held dear. Now she is known as Death Eater, a powerful dark entity in the game system world, slicing her enemies in half if they dare mess with her. Her path is now filled with blood and adventure as she desperately tries to find all who were dragged with her into this world—those who destroyed her life. She has only one goal now... "Revenge!" Content Warning: This work contains scenes of gore, violence, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

In the 18th century of Silverwood Manor, there is a beautiful girl known as Dominique Laurent, Domi for short. Dominique Laurent stands with an elegance of her navy blue hair, meticulously arranged in a high ponytail. Adding a touch of boldness to her demeanour. Her black shimmery hues of her eyes reflect the grace and depth of her character. She always had a great life in terms of owning both money and looks, since a little girl. One day in Silverwood Manor, tragedy struck upon Domi in the Laurent family. Dominique, once used to a life of privilege, found herself facing the harsh reality of loss and chaos. The echoes of grief floats through the grand halls that were once filled with laughter and joy. Domi found herself signing a contract with a vampire to help her situation, in exchange for her blood. The vampire goes by Viktor Stormgrave. His beautiful long pink moving along the wind, casting a beautiful pink shine from the midnight moonlight. Creating an ethereal contrast against his pale porcelain skin. His crystal pink eyes, like rare gems, captivate with a unique allure. He stood gracefully with a meticulously tailored suit. As Dominique and Viktor spent more time together, a strange and unexpected bond formed between them. Viktor, with his mysterious charm and centuries of experience, proved to be a more than a friend for Dominique in her troubled days. The silver moonlight witnessed their chemistry together in the enchanting gardens of Silverwood Manor, where their connection deepened. Glimpse into the future... *I have wattpad too, @/ dreamLand45 Character in this story is from Dream Mansion game, Art taken from, credits to: https://pin.it/5Mb19Nq

A man who has chosen a different, slower path. Most active players who haven't given up on completing the game go to higher floors soon after they get unlocked, if not immediately. However, the main character realizes that there must be a reason each world is so large and detailed. There must be a reward for exploring a world, even if it has been cleared after defeating the main boss monster. And so, he decides to stay and do what he has always loved to do in video games, explore and discover. To embark on an epic adventure. Or maybe he was simply scared in the early stages of the game. This is a deadly game after all, one in which millions are trapped.

Jin Aneced is a victim of bullying when he still in middle school, he was always bullied by his classmates named Kyle Vermin. Kyle Vermin and his friends are all rich, handsome and popular, that's the reason they bullied Jin but one day, Kyle crossed the line by throwing Jin to a cliff. on the verge of death, something appeared Infront of Jin, a "SYSTEM"!? using this, Jin uses this to get his revenge and have an amazing adventure to a world and found new species, dungeons, artifact and discovee that some things that they teach in school is not actually true, is he gonna be able to discover everything? when another guy found him and become a best friend, will be able to have an amazing adventure and discover everything?

After a betrayal of his last party, Ameanum lost everything he had in the VRMMORPG game Tower Of Enerias and was led to waking up as one of its NPC. Now he is working his way back to get what was his and more, but on the way, he finds things he didn't have before. A real Family. Discord Server: https://discord.gg/5aPjRYx5hK

For years, he knew only stillness. Confined to a body that refused to move, unable to speak or act, his world was reduced to the smallest of motions—a blink, a breath. He had lived on the fringes of existence, watching life pass him by while his dreams withered, unreachable. On modern-day Earth, his broken body had long sentenced him to a life of quiet despair. Then the world changed. When the heavens split and the Cultivation Assist System descended, the rules of reality were rewritten. The Awakening brought power, opportunity, and a spark of hope to every corner of the world. For him, it brought a miracle: the chance to heal. The system mended the broken shell that had confined him for so long, restoring his strength and granting him the body he had always longed for. For the first time in years, he stood, felt the earth beneath his feet, and believed he could rise alongside the world’s new era. But even miracles have limits. While others rushed into the grand Pagodas—the centers of knowledge and cultivation where the strongest paths began—he was denied entry. Barred from the heart of the Awakening, he was forced to endure its trials on the outskirts. Every step forward came harder for him than it did for others. He clawed and fought for scraps of the opportunities others seemed to have handed to them. But he did not stop. Through sheer determination, he began to ascend. Slowly but surely, he carved out his place in the new world, defying the odds and the whispers of those who doubted him. He could see the life he had dreamed of—freedom, power, and the chance to soar—just within reach. But the world was not as kind as he believed. Just as he reached for the heights he had fought so hard to claim, betrayal struck. The knife that ended his life came not from an enemy, but from someone he thought loved him. The warmth of trust turned to the cold sting of death, and in his final moments, as the darkness took him, he wondered how he could have been so blind. But death was not the end. When he awakens again, in a new life and body, the memories of his first remain vivid and sharp. The struggles, the triumphs, and the bitter sting of betrayal—they burn within him, forging a determination that will not be silenced. The Cultivation Assist System is still there, but the rules of his second life are different, and the world he returns to is even more dangerous than before. Ashes to Apex follows the journey of a young man who rose from nothing, fought against impossible odds, and was struck down before he could truly soar. It is a tale of rebirth, ambition, and the unyielding drive to rise beyond the limits of fate. As the embers of his first life ignite a new flame, one question remains: How far can he rise before the ashes of his past threaten to consume him once more?

Born in the slums of the war-torn city-state of Drakmoor, Ardyn Veyne’s life was carved by betrayal, survival, and violence. At ten, he witnessed his family brutally executed during a coup. Sold into slavery, he endured years of unimaginable horrors until he seized an opportunity for escape, leaving a trail of blood behind. Now, armed with the enigmatic “System of Judgment”, Ardyn carves his path as a mercenary and information broker in a brutal, dystopian world. But the System doesn’t just grant power; it judges every choice he makes, offering rewards for cold pragmatism and punishing acts of unnecessary compassion. As political conspiracies, ancient forces, and personal vendettas intertwine, Ardyn is thrust into a game far bigger than himself—one where his decisions will tip the balance between the world's survival or its annihilation.

Ethan chuckled darkly, his gaze mocking my pitiful state. "I knew you would take his side. You're just like him, aren't you?" "No, Ethan, I promise…" I stammered, but the words felt weak even to me. "Your father is a monster," he spat, his voice low and filled with venom. "And I swore to make him pay for the lives he's destroyed." *** Isabella Grey’s life was a picture perfect dream—until it became a nightmare. In one shattering moment, her father is arrested for alleged crimes, and the man she trusted most, her husband Ethan Grey, reveals himself as the mastermind behind it all. The man who swore to love her never did; she was nothing but a pawn in his ruthless plan for revenge. Meanwhile, Ethan, consumed by his need for revenge, begins to unravel when Isabella disappears from his life. The hate he clung to starts to crack, and with it, a dangerous realization: losing her is far more painful than he ever imagined. As he races to win her back, a shocking truth emerges—one that could destroy every single truth about his past and reason for revenge in the first place. Will Isabella rise from the ashes of her shattered world? And will Ethan’s quest for redemption come too late, or will it uncover a love neither of them saw coming?

Junhwo woke up inside his favorite game as an extra. Not knowing what to do Junhwo decided to do anything in order to survive.

Lee Hyunwook, the steel emperor, was the last savior of mankind, but died. In order to change the future, the place he regressed to was... The military?!! "Why here of all places?!" The start of Corporal Lee Hyunwook, who gets stronger in a special way, by doing a steel mukbang!

The young prince, despite being shunned and despised by those he loves continues to give everything he has.

In the deadly Lower City, 16-year-old Sirc dreams of making Andropolis, the utopia above the clouds, bow before him. Teaming up with a mysterious rebel leader, Sirc enters the deadly Andropolis Games, battling monsters to survive. As he fights, Sirc uncovers a horrifying secret about Andropolis, forcing him to choose between vengeance and justice. In a world where survival is a game and power is a weapon, Sirc must rise above the lies, the bloodshed, and the betrayal. To become more than just another pawn in Andropolis’ twisted game, he must embrace his destiny as Player 001. Will he claim the throne he’s always desired—or destroy it forever?

Exiled from the revered and cloistered Spiritual Sage Realm, he is summoned back for a harrowing mission that could imperil humanity itself.

After a battle that severely wounded Overlord Liang Tian, Ren Lu's dark influence lingers, manipulating events from the shadows. With the power of the 9th rank yokai, Heaven Defying Light, Ren Lu's soul defies death, and his resurrection will influence the fates of countless people. And so the true extent of his plan begins to reveal itself.

Murata Kyousuke, a 2nd-year high school student who lived an ordinary high school life until that one day when the staff of his school had suddenly disappeared right before the first period of the school. And after some time, the students get to know that their school had been hijacked by an unknown organization and, were forced to play games in order to survive.

In a world where gods and demons rule over twelve kingdoms, humanity struggles under the weight of divine oppression.Betrayal among the gods has plunged the world into chaos, and pseudo-humans—mortals gifted with divine power—rise to challenge their dominion. As war brews and loyalties waver, the line between freedom and control blurs, forcing humanity to confront its darkest truths.

Deep within a shadowy forest shrouded in legends lies "Ashwood Asylum", a sinister facility where children deemed "dangerous" are sent. Under the guise of treatment, a mysterious organization conducts horrific experiments, transforming these children into superhuman tools... but at a devastating cost. Maria, an innocent girl who finds herself in the asylum without understanding why, is thrust into a nightmare where children are turned into monsters controlled by a mysterious girl named "Ella". Ella possesses a terrifying ability to bend others to her will, turning them into living puppets. Amidst this chaos stands "Luke", a boy bound in chains whom even the organization fears, and "Joe",, a maniacal clown-like child who spreads havoc wherever he goes. In a world ruled by chaos, where sanity is a distant memory, will Maria survive? Or will she become another pawn in the game of madness and control?. A gripping tale of psychological horror and dark drama, where no one is innocent, and nothing is as it seems.

"Skye and Ashes" In a world where superpowers determine status and future, Alexander, a 17-year-old prince, is exiled from his home in Valorian and forced to start a new life on the streets of New York. Far from the luxury and fame he once knew, Alexander faces an uncertain future with nothing but a backpack and his pride. Despite his potential, Alexander’s arrogance and disregard for rules make him a difficult figure to approach. He enrolls in Coliseum Academy, the most prestigious institution for those with extraordinary abilities, hoping to find his place in a world full of power and ambition. Skye and Ashes is a story of personal growth, ambition, and redemption, set in a world filled with challenges, secrets, and the struggle to determine one’s true path. As Alexander navigates his future, he must decide what kind of person he truly wants to become.