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Bastards Ascension: A Playground of Gods

He wasn’t some chosen hero. Not the golden boy in prophecy. He was just Kieran Marcoth—a boy born on the wrong side of fate, A mistake, a misfit. Not blessed by heaven. Too stubborn for hell. And now… Thrown onto a battlefield meant for gods. The world had already been broken long before he came into it. People sinned, as they always do— And one day, the sky finally answered. The day God turned away, Everything fell. Cities burned. Families vanished. The silence afterward was louder than any explosion. But even in wrath, the Divine left something behind. A final olive branch—if you could call it that. A way to survive what came crawling out of the darkness. Talents. Powers. Strange, unique abilities passed down like gifts from a god who no longer cared. And on the day Kieran stood in line—quiet, hopeful, a little scared— Waiting to receive his talent, He dared to believe his life might finally start to make sense. Instead… He awakened something different. A hidden SSS-ranked talent. The kind with a condition attached. A catch. And just like that, everything went wrong. Laughter. Whispers. Stares like knives. He became a joke. A disappointment. Even the instructors didn’t bother to hide their sneers. Then the bullying started. The beating. The betrayal. And one day, it nearly killed him. He lay there, bleeding. Angry. Humiliated. A part of him still hoping this was some twisted mistake. But it wasn’t. And then— A sound. > [Ding! Conditions have been met] [Host has been successfully selected as a God Candidate] [Defeat the other candidates! Become the next God of this ruined world] Kieran stared at the message blinking in front of him. He didn’t smile. Didn’t cry. Didn’t feel triumphant. He just felt tired. And then, something in him shifted. One thought, sharp and cold, rose to the surface: “I’m going to fucking kill those bastards.” Not for power. Not for glory. But because he was done being the punchline. That’s how his journey began. Not as a hero. Not yet a monster. Just a boy who had lost too much— And found something worth fighting for in the wreckage. The question now is: Will the world break him again? Or will he become the god who remakes it?
The_Broken_Author · 138.1K Views

CENTRAL UNIVERSE: MY ATTRIBUTES ARE WEIRD

Harish, a modern man from xxxxxxxxxxx, India, found his ordinary life brutally ripped apart, replaced by a nightmare of steel and blood. Plucked from his mundane existence, he awoke in a world teeming with mythical creatures and unfathomable powers, inexplicably bonded to a mysterious, game-like Apex Nexus system. This isn't just one fantasy world, but all of them. The Nexus, a colossal, impossible tower, links Murim realms of martial arts masters, glittering kingdoms of swords and magic, ethereal Spirit Wilds, the ancient domains of Dragons, and the desolate, sulfurous Demonic Hells—even the divine sanctuaries of Greek, Norse, and Chinese Gods. All are interwoven, each floor a new, perilous reality. Harish is no hero, yet he's been granted abilities that defy logic: Absolute Regeneration heals any wound, Chaos Breaking Divine Perception reveals hidden truths, and Daily Attribute Double ensures exponential growth. With Instant Mastery of All Things and Unlimited EXP, he's on a hyper-accelerated path to omnicompetence. His first challenge? A Blood Demon Cavalry General, a creature of pure malice, which he somehow overcame. But why him? Why was he, a man who knew nothing of chi or mana, chosen for this brutal cosmic ascent? As he navigates the treacherous floors of the Nexus, battling monstrous foes and encountering beings of legend, Harish must unravel the mystery of his own existence and the true purpose of his absurd power. Is he a pawn, a test subject, or something far greater? The Nexus promises unimaginable rewards: immense power, legendary wealth, and ultimate freedom to traverse realities. But it is also a brutal arena, drawing candidates from every conceivable world, each vying for supremacy. Harish's former life feels like a distant dream, replaced by a raw, brutal, and undeniably real struggle for survival. The journey up the Apex Nexus has just begun. What truths lie hidden within its infinite floors? And what will Harish become as he climbs—a savior, a conqueror, or something else entirely in this grand, cosmic game?
THE_LEGEND_DOLLAR · 8K Views

The Kingmaker System

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.
AnimeVerseGirl · 280K Views

Der Unerwartete Außerirdische Teilhaber (The Unexpected Alien...)

This story starts about two decades after the Mars Human/Katzen colony was built. In orbit of Mars is a new ship construction satellite, and for resources the asteroids from the nearby Asteroid Belt are mined. The colony and satellite were built by CAW (Collation of Aligned Worlds) using some human labor. The colony contains a place where young humans are taught about technology, space travel, as well as the economics and politics of the CAW. Most of the instructors are Katzens, there are a few other member species as well. There are also a few human instructors, mostly teaching Human culture to the members of CAW. University to the Stars, as it was named about a decade ago, was created so that humans could be a part of CAW, as part of the arrangement, in exchange for knowledge, humans will give their support to CAW in manpower, as well as a sharing of sought after parts of culture. It was agreed it was better to have it off world, as Terran politics and religion did not mix well with pretty much anything. Many on Earth are not happy with this arrangement, but since they won't leave Terra, there's not much they can do about it. Those that are admitted into the program for labor or schooling are carefully screened, and agree to limited contact to those they leave behind. About eighty percent make it through screening. The Katzen have agreed to help those accepted get to Mars unmolested. There are families of CAW species that live on Mars as well, mostly Katzen. Mars does not have any political connection to Terra other than what was already mentioned. CAW does not get involved with internal conflicts on Terra except for humanitarian aid. In trade for aid, they must offer candidates for the help with construction, maintenance or their young for the university. Those candidates are also screened with about only ten percent that make it to Mars. Children as young as twelve are eligible for schooling. If a human family lives on Mars, they have basic schooling starting at age four available that is shared with the rest of the species living their. As it was the Katzen that found and later convinced the Humans to join, they have the strongest relationship with Humans. Some say this is because of all the cat videos on YouTube. It just so happened that Katzen's core system was on the edge of the galactic group next to Terra's. They have a somewhat new colony world on what we call Kapteyn b. It was inhabited a few decades before Terra was found. In fact, that is when Terran radio signals were discovered that led to the investigation of that world. That will be discussed in detail in the prequel, but needs some mention here. All member species except the humans have trade worlds with colonies on worlds or moons with trade stations orbiting them. The humans have or are in the process of building small trade stations in orbit around the other trade colonies. This is where all official trade takes place between them. There are some systems with nothing but mining outpost stations as they don't have any habitable planets or moons, and those systems are not worth any species colonizing. CAW technology is about a thousand years ahead of the humans. Everyone has some kind of personal communication, entertainment and computation device. Even the most basic compared to Terran tech is like comparing the IBM neuroscientist to an Altair 8800. Most people of the CAW have them embedded into their bodies such as their arm or appendage with holographic displays, or even in the head with micro displays on their corneas or visual sensory organ and audio feed and pickups in their ear canals or audio sensory organ powered by their own bodies. Some even have it wired directly into their brains receptors powered the same way. Some go old school and carry a device with them with batteries, a screen and audio drivers, these people are thought of to be eccentric.
Lance_Zimmer · 4.3K Views

In 1975, The Perverted Real Daughter Educated Youth With Opportunities

Good news to all you can read the advanced chapters of my novel for only 2$/ month from now on in my my patr eon page at: pa treon.com/Fatenovels. thank you for your support.... ...............………………………… All these things would be with 18+ characters only so please don’t imagine strange things and cause me trouble. By the way, I accept suggestions but not negative comments that can spoil my mood, if you don’t like my work just leave instead of wasting my time. ……………………………… (Cultivation, old sixth, jack of all trade, perverted protagonist, opportunities stealing, plunders luck, Netori, netorare, netorase (NTR), exhibitionist, slut, bitch, cuck, gang bang, revenge, cheating, entries, and chances) “The original soul of this body is so unfortunate.” “It just came back in time but the system that thought that it is a foreign soul that wanted to occupy the body has destroyed it and brought my soul in tow to occupy the body. The result is I got a bunch of tragic future memories that saved me a lot of time in this cultivation world.” “Other than the memories there is also a core spirit funnel that can extract, concentrate and enhance anything that was put in to essence form. I awakened a different spirit sanctuary and core spirit in the future.” “The system lets me find the opportunities and gives entries for my achievements but I have to get luck points. It can only be obtained by stimulating others in anyway including seducing and pleasuring, arguing and scolding also causing trouble to the protagonist or heroine candidates. “As for me, I am a person from the modern world with all kinds of literary works. My work can be considered as jack of all trades or a mercenary. I will do anything from killing to doing some skin to skin massage for both men and women to gain benefits.” “What is the point of having moral character when I cannot eat it or enjoy it? It is just a stupid cover to hide by those impotent, incompetent and cowardly people. Unfortunately I died in an accident because someone dropped a banana peel near the road crossing.” “I have almost crossed the road, but I have stepped on this banana peel and fell back right under the big tires of a truck that crushed my head like a plump water melon. So I am here now…” ………………………………………. Entry: treasure finding cannon fodder (Gold=black) ………………………………………. “No wonder the original soul’s life is so miserable” Mohini sighed “I am in this hypocritical country C. I am the descendent of those Tamil spice traders that settled in this country long ago. Well BE A ROMAN WHEN YOU ARE IN ROME” “It looks like I am the true daughter of the swapped child but there is an adoptive step sister that is treated worse. Her job is taken and sent to the country side. She has reborn and sent me to the country side to a desert after selling her job. I did not bully her but she thought I did. But the job they took from her is for the fake daughter that replaced my identity. Naturally the heroine misunderstood and caused problems to me. So technically I am a cannon fodder as the entry suggest. Other than the golden finger heroine has there is another space pendent that belongs to me that she took while empting the house. It is the proof of me identity. So I am here to provide treasures for the heroine. Well I will not do that.” (The MC is perverted and he did not have much moral values. At least she is not a beast and just wanted to live well with pleasure and good life.) …………………………….. It will have perverted features, read it at your own risk. ……………………………….
souryourer · 52.1K Views

After marriage, there's joy

Lai Zhiyun had graduated from university, was not interested in romance, and only wanted to focus on her career. Yet her dad was particularly worried that she had limited experience and was susceptible to being obsessed with love. Therefore, he utilized his "financial power" to get her to go on arranged dates. Her dad said, "It's fine not to date, and it's fine not to marry and stay single forever," but you must get out and see the world. So as not to have too little experience and be easily carried away by love. Thus, the candidates for the arranged dates were very reliable, with high educational backgrounds, good family circumstances, as well as being tall, handsome, and having long legs. 【Highlight One:】 It's often said that the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is a major issue, Mother-in-laws aren't mothers, and it's okay just to keep up appearances and get along on the surface. Therefore, after getting married, Lai Zhiyun wanted to keep her distance from her mother-in-law, but the mother-in-law wanted to become her best friend. Before the marriage, the mother-in-law was a noblewoman of distinguished temperament, difficult to approach and aloof. But after the marriage, Lai Zhiyun realized that her mother-in-law was one of her online friends. And they both were fans of each other's careers. Because of this, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was good, and the son became less important. Before the marriage, Zhou Liao was his mother's precious firstborn son, but after the marriage, the son wasn't as cherished as the daughter-in-law. ** Zhou Liao thought his understanding and reasonable mother would be his love bodyguard, but he never expected to have to guard against his own mother undermining him. 【PS: This story primarily offers a light-hearted healing experience; the heroine is sober-minded, the hero is a paragon of virtue, without deadbeat dads or problematic moms, with few extreme characters, and not melodramatic.】
Off-white · 171.7K Views

The Second Son of the Marquis Wants to Laze Around

After years of exhausting work as an editor, constantly meeting impossible deadlines and dealing with frustrating clients, he finally reached the finish line—his long-awaited vacation. No more emails, no more last-minute revisions, just pure, uninterrupted laziness. His perfect plan? Lock himself inside his house, watch his favorite shows, playing video games, sleep to his heart’s content, and embrace a life of pure relaxation. But just as he was about to enjoy the bliss of doing absolutely nothing… he woke up somewhere else. Not just anywhere—but in another world, inside the body of a young noble boy. And not just any noble boy—the second son of a Marquis, notorious for his laziness and bad reputation. Great. Just great. Yet, instead of questioning the absurdity of his situation, he did what he did best—ignored everything and went back to sleep. Unfortunately, the world refused to let him be. --- [System installed...] [Congratulations, Host! You have been chosen as the new candidate of this world.] [Please complete the following task to finish the quest and receive a reward.] [Warning: Failure to complete the quest within the time limit will result in consequences.] [...] [...] [...Host?] [Didn’t you hear what I said?] [WAKE UP!] Zzzzz… And so, his peaceful days were over before they even began. Now, with an annoying system breathing down his neck, a family that already expects nothing from him but Spoils him like idiot, a hateful Tsundere brother, and a world filled with magic power, skills, abilities, monsters, adventures, struggles and dangers, and all he wants is to laze around. But will the world really let him? The Answer is: Of course I will RP ____ if you have suggestions and ideas, join this Discord: https://discord.gg/RbcrswC3
B_N_F2 · 280.2K Views

ashes of the chosen

Ashes of the Chosen In a world where hope is a liability and power is a curse, what does it mean to be chosen? The year is 6189. Earth is no longer a home—it’s a wasteland turned power farm, drained to fuel the luxurious lives of humans who escaped into space. The elite call themselves visionaries. Those left behind call them Outsiders. To unlock limitless energy, the Intergalactic Ascension Council initiates Project Fractal—a mission to send human minds into the mysterious 4th Dimension, where thought shapes reality. But only the rarest children can survive the journey. Those children are bred in secrecy, tortured in orphanages, and selected through blood. Solin was never supposed to be the chosen one. He kept his power hidden. He wanted to survive—not ascend. But when his orphanage is massacred for failing to produce a candidate, Solin unleashes a power that manipulates time itself. Captured and declared the perfect Fractal subject, he is forced into a mission he never chose… while haunted by the loss of the one person who believed in him. Elari, the girl who taught him to hope, is gone. Or so he thinks. What Solin doesn’t know is that in the shadows of a ruined Earth, another survivor watches—Kael, once forgotten, now reborn with a vow: “If I cannot be hope… I will become the illusion of it As reality fractures, fates collide, and the boundary between man and machine crumbles, Solin must decide: Will he bend time to escape the system—or become the weapon that shatters it?
_mildly_autistic_ · 8.3K Views

The First Princes Immortal Rabbit

Every province has to send an immortal spirit person to the emperor to be a candidate as the empress for his only son. Zhilhao shuzi lives in the Senlin Province, a poor province where even the chanlor and his family hadn't had any spirit people in there lineage for many generations so they issue a decree that any family under there land who puts forward a candidate for the princes consort will be given a large sum of money as a reward. Zhilhao shuzi was abandoned as a child and has been living in the forest with his mentor for years while learning medicinal healing particularly through the use of tea one day while he's out in town one month after his mentor has disappeared to sell some healing balms and buy some more tea leaves when he is mistaken as a woman due to his delicate appearance and he is kidnaped by slave sellers who after capturing him for his unique appearance (light hair and pink eyes) realize that he's a spirit person and sell him to the channeler, not telling him that Zhilhao shuzi is truly a man, to be taken to the palace as a candidate for the princes consort position the slavers tell him that they have a powerful backer and if he doesn't win and gets sent back or tries to run away they'll sell him off to a brothel and use his magic for their own gain their are ten challenges to become the princes consort where the final three standing at the end will be personal chosen by the emperors son there will start with 15 candidates with two being kicked out in the first challenge and one being kicked out in ever trial after those who fail in the trials will either be sent back to their territories of become wives to prominent figures. and of course no men aloud. cover art inspired by the tyrant's beloved pet fish
MisfitMaker · 4.2K Views

The Aether Academy

The Aether Academy Genre: Action, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of life. Year 2030 — Humanity no longer owns the world. 327 years have passed since the first Gate appeared in the skies above old Edo. Since then, the world has been overrun by towering structures, otherworldly creatures, and dimensional rifts that emerge without warning. Each Gate brings monsters. Each Tower holds secrets. And every second of delay… could mean total annihilation: Gate Break. Amid the chaos, a new system emerged — Thresis, a personal door that appears only to those who’ve “awakened.” Those who enter it… become Players — humans blessed with supernatural abilities, unique skills, and the power to survive in a world turned battlefield. Sakuraba Itsuki was once just an ordinary student. His life shattered when a ★★★ Gate Break wiped out his entire district, leaving him alone in a cold, crumbling apartment. His mother died in the incident. His friends vanished, one by one. And the world slowly turned quiet… cold… hopeless. In despair, Itsuki chose to give up—until a strange light appeared in the darkness. Before him stood a door unlike any other. Not made of wood or metal, but of pure, pulsing light — a Thresis. A door marking the beginning of one’s journey as a Player. Then, beside it, a glowing blue hologram blinked to life — a system prompt. --- 「THRESIS AWAKENED」 「Candidate Detected: Sakuraba Itsuki」 --- Faced with a final choice — Enter, or vanish forever — Itsuki steps toward a fate he doesn't even understand. Inside, he finds a system. A new world. A brutal trial. And one harsh truth: “If you want to survive… You must become stronger than anyone else.” Welcome to a new world — Where Gates, Towers, Systems, Academies, and Guilds rule the game of life. Can Itsuki rise through the trials... and become the strongest? --- Note: To understand the story setting and main characters more deeply, read Prologue: "327 Years Ago" in Vol 0 first. An Original Web Novel by J5SUNN
J5SUNN · 1.9K Views
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