Iain Banks Last

When Gates began appearing on Earth, humanity couldn't stop the Creatures coming from the gates, this lead too thousands of millions of deaths and by the year 2029 all big citys and governments have fallen leaving just tiny outposts left to survive, by the year 2054 the first Awakened start to appear they are feared but people also see their potential at stoping the gates but these awakened individuals were also seen as different and shunned from society because common people feared their power, all the while Orion Rivers is trying to survive in the wasteland that was once earth but he lives a double life since he can return to his original life, but he has to choose between them since he doesn't have two souls.

Hadrian never expected to die—let alone wake up in another world as the frail, sickly son of a duke. Tasked by a god to unite humanity and destroy the monstrous races threatening its survival, Hadrian initially dismisses the divine mission as irrelevant. But when personal tragedy strikes, he embraces his role with a burning resolve, determined to forge a path of vengeance, innovation, and unrelenting ambition. In a fractured world where humans are teetering on the edge of extinction, Hadrian must navigate political intrigue, familial bonds, and the looming spectre of war. Armed with memories of his past life and a mysterious system that grants him knowledge and power, he begins introducing revolutionary changes to his dukedom—from crop rotation to matchlock muskets—all in preparation for the battles to come. [sorry guys, I did already rite 16 chapters for what I thought this story needed to be, but it was too slow paced for me, I could've called that a prologue that's how far away it was from the main story i had planned for this novel, so this is attempt two, it gets straight into the kingdom building, but don't worry, there's still a bit of tragedy, as that is life isn't it, hope u enjoyyy.]

Billions have perished, leaving only a few million survivors. After his death, Eric is summoned to another world that has been nearly destroyed by corruption. The gods’ influence has all but vanished, and it is up to him to rally the remaining survivors, reclaim the land they lost, and restore the gods’ cathedrals. In doing so, he grows stronger, inching closer to awakening the gods from their eternal slumber. Time is running out. Not only are unimaginable abominations preparing to strike, but Eric faces a deadly challenge from within. His system, a mysterious force aiding him, comes with a dire warning: [WARNING] [Each time the system responds, it consumes host essence. When essence runs out, the host’s soul will perish along with the system.] [Recommendation: Communicate only when absolutely necessary.] [Current essence: 940] [1 essence = 1 word generated by the system.] [Choose your next words wisely.]

Casted away by his parents for their work, bullied in school for his weakness, and disdained by all his teachers. Ethan Carter, the son of two great scientists, was an outcast of society and one that would usually cry alone in his basement. But one day after making a huge ground-breaking discovery, his whole life changed. the only question is: did it change for the worse or for the better. _______"""*_______[ quick sneak peak] " Ethan, you are no longer a human, you have become something more. something greater, you are now...a werewolf!" ________""____*____[sneak peak ended] Follow Ethan on his journey of awakening filled with danger, mysteries and ancient legends. From a weak disregard human, to a god among the supernatural and a great being among the humans. Ethan Carter, the one and only... Moonborn!!

A modern man trasmigrated to the year 1893 into the body of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of the Russian Empire. In the body of a man destined to fall, taking the entire Romanov dynasty with him. How will he go about revitalizing this empire destined to fail? How will his destiny change? Follow his journey to greatness!

In a world torn apart by magic, war, and ancient history, the lives of three unlikely heroes intertwine in ways they never imagined. Celia, a girl haunted by her resemblance to the Queen of Curses, longs for a place to belong. Despite the hatred she faces, her unyielding compassion drives her to protect the innocent, even at great personal risk. Kaiser, heir to the Asura Kingdom’s throne, has turned his back on his royal lineage. Cunning and emotionally guarded, he hides a heart scarred by betrayal and loss. As the shadow of a cruel cult looms larger, Kaiser's thirst for revenge threatens to consume him. Lucas Reinhardt, the God's chosen sorcerer with a haunted past, is a beacon of humor and courage to his friends. But beneath his carefree demeanor lies a soul deeply wounded by loss, making him fight harder to shield those he holds dear. As their paths converge, the trio must navigate a world of broken kingdoms, unspoken truths, and a rising darkness. With demons lurking in the shadows and a cult bent on destruction, their choices will shape not only their fates but the future of their world. The Last Step is a tale of resilience, revenge, and the fragile bonds of friendship forged in the face of despair. In a land where magic can both destroy and heal, can these three stand against the tide—or will their pasts drag them into the abyss?

Onish was a yogi on earth. After a long and arduous practice of yogic rituals, he got enlightenment. And when he was trying to go to Brahma Loka (an upper world where exalted beings live), a mighty hand tried to crush his soul. Appalled by sudden accident, Onish used his newly awakened yogic powers called siddhis and fled. His newly awakened power sent him into an unknown world called Mazia, filled with wonders and horrors. After some misfortunate events, he was forced to settle in the body of a boy, named Ishit, who lived in Minaak, a city of spirit wielders. A tale weaver fed him a memory pill and modified his memories. A powerful fiend was gradually recovering his powers. A mysterious voice sighed in Ornish's mind. Some hidden memories surfaced telling him he is from Samara. Who was after him? Why did his siddhi send him to Mazia, a cursed world? Let's discover the mystery of the universe with Onish, a fallen yogi. what this book has: 1. Hard to Kill Bad Ass Villain 2. Eternal Love Story ( It starts after chapter 56 ) 4. Time Travel 5. Multi Magic Systems 6. Mysteries 7. Suta, Spirit-wielders, Wizards, Druids, Moriyans, and many more 8. Multiverse ******************************* ******** 1 chapter a day chapter-length: 1500 -2000 Here you can support me!! https://www.patreon.com/scionofmanu

The Last Veil follows Aric, a young blacksmith's son, who is thrust into an ancient prophecy after experiencing a vivid dream of a mystical Veil between worlds. Guided by a mysterious traveler named Thalon, Aric learns that the Veil is weakening, and an ancient dark force is threatening to break free. Though he has always lived a simple life in the village of Varen, Aric discovers that he may be the key to stopping the impending disaster. With the fate of both his world and others hanging in the balance, Aric must embrace a destiny he never asked for and face the unknown with courage he never knew he had.

Twenty-year-old Kaito Rose, who goes by "Ice," never believed in the supernatural until he meets a ghost named Nia by a creek at sunset. His unique ability to see spirits, particularly demons known as Echos, leads to tragedy when his entire family is murdered by one of these entities. Guided by Nia, a mysterious "Lost Echo" hunted by her own kind, Ice ventures into the land of the dead seeking revenge. After consuming an Echo's lungs to gain supernatural powers, he confronts the God of Death, known as The Siren, who reveals they've been manipulating events all along. The Siren captures Nia and subjects Ice to psychological torture, forcing him to relive his worst memories through a mysterious whistle. As Ice struggles between the world of the living and the dead, he must uncover the truth about Nia's nature, The Siren's ultimate plans, and his own destiny as someone who can bridge both realms.

a man that is as strong as an army. the one that the demons feared the most. has fallen while trying to protect his blood brother. he was given another chance by someone he saved many years ago and was given the gift to go back in time.

Forgetting the past helps to build a better future

Things aren't looking good for Alexandra, an 18 year old girl who wished to live a normal life with no complications. But, this seemingly normal life is thrown into chaos as the remnants of her past keep on catching up to her.

After losing both her parents at a tender age, she was found and picked up by Roseline her mother's friend. Who took proper care of her despite divorcing her husband for the little girl's sake. Years later things began to fall apart, Aurora decided to do something about it but she found herself in a different chemistry

Klaus Rashi, a 15-year-old boy, lives in a twisted world ruled by the Royal Government. The Royal Government have special powers bestowed upon them known as Supreme Commands, by God, and are truly malevolent in their deeds. They spare no one who dares cross them. People are heavily restricted and forced to labor for them among many other things. Klaus is no ordinary boy; however, he seeks vengeance against the Royal Government for their cruel methods and plans to unveil all the secrets they have kept from the public. Was the world always this way? Is God who we think they are? Note - chapters may go through edits (mainly just removing overly graphic details, unnecessary words, etc)

"Last Voyage" weaves a tale of love, adventure, and sacrifice on the vast Caribbean seas. Following the footsteps of the fearless Pirate and her loyal first mate, Loike, readers embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and unrestrained emotions. From battles on the high seas to tender moments between the protagonists, this novel transports the reader to a world of danger and passion where love conquers even the most challenging obstacles. With captivating narrative and memorable characters, “Last Voyage" is a masterpiece of adventure literature that will leave readers craving more with each turn of the page. The better experience is on Phone not on PC You can get the reading playlist on Spotify (Still In progress)

"I know where your little sister is. She's still alive." "What are you trying to get from me, to admit something unbelievable? Selena is dead! I witnessed her death with my own eyes!" ... Hoping to believe the man's words, even though they sounded like nonsense, something that tugged on his vulnerability, Sorn agreed to join the nameless independent survival group led by a strange man. Ralf, a mysterious man immune to the zombie virus, someone with unique abilities that sometimes made Sorn think he was not human. The more he interacted with the man, the more confusing things became for Sorn. He was reluctant to admit that being friends with him wasn't entirely unpleasant. Eventually, when Ralf revealed his past, Sorn became more convinced that meeting his sister was a goal worth pursuing. Even so, he couldn't truly believe that his sister was still alive, as Ralf claimed. The memory of watching her get eaten by a horde of zombies was still fresh in his mind. "I promise I'll bring your sister back. Before your birthday comes, you'll see her right in front of you. Will you trust me?" Sorn's chest felt warm and oddly fluttery, he simply nodded, trusting the man in silence—though it was very difficult to say so verbally.

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In a world where the East reigns supreme and the West is but a distant memory, "The Last Outlaw" follows the journey of Q, a rugged Frenchman who awakens from cryo-sleep to find himself in a future dominated by a different culture and technology. Branded an outlaw by his natural different look in this new world order, Q must navigate the unfamiliar landscape of megacities and high-tech surveillance while grappling with his own sense of displacement and loss. As he embarks on a quest for redemption and survival, Q's journey takes him across vast deserts, bustling metropolises, and treacherous landscapes, where he encounters allies and adversaries alike. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Q must confront his own demons and embrace his destiny as the unlikely hero who could change the course of history. "The Last Outlaw" is a gripping tale of resilience, identity, and the enduring spirit of the lone gunslinger in an uncertain future.

Brandon Wilson lives in a futuristic Fantasy land of Hollow peak with his sickly,aging father. Due to his birth of being a half-breed he is seen as an abomination to the humans and seen as a disgrace of a bloodline. After being bullied to death, a transmigrator by the name of Lesley Dorn inhabits his body and strives to make this boy's dying wish to be friends with all and find a place to belong. This book will have some violence and R-rated stuff, its more of a dark fantasy that will tackle topics like racist, colonialism, gender related crimes and sexual misconducts. You have been warned and good luck my dear readers and enjoy this dark isekai.

A 16 year old orphan journeys to find her relatives, a cursed jewel, and a missing part of her...and just might save everyone from gloom and despair.

In a city ruled by corruption, one man takes a stand. Davon, a fearless vigilante, wages war against the ruthless crime bosses who have terrorized the streets for far too long. As he fights to restore justice, he must confront the personal costs of his crusade: strained relationships, lost loved ones, and the blurred lines between heroism and obsession. Can Davon take down the criminal empire without losing himself?

Xavier Blackwood is the man every girl at my college dreams about at night, myself included, but I'd never let anyone know that. Standing at 6'8 with steel grey eyes, he's a walking dream, but he's also a world-renowned jerk. Who would have thought that one night, after dragging myself home after doing double shifts at the diner, I'd be jumped by three men...only to have Xavier come to my rescue. Oh yes, Xavier bloody Blackwood saved my life...but the thing I saw, the CREATURE that ripped those men to shreds wasn't the Xavier everyone knows. He wasn't human... He was a wolf, a demon, a creature from myths, and it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen until he attacked me too and knocked me out. Humans that learn about the existence of werewolves have to die. ...There are NO exceptions. The Werewolf Xavier saved me, but now I am condemned to death To make things worse, both Xavier and Axel claim I am their mate ...this can't be good.

On that day, I observed her approaching me with anticipation. A smile illuminated my face, but as she drew nearer, it became apparent that tears streamed down her cheeks. When she finally stood before me, her hand swiftly met my cheek with a resounding slap. Now I was confused. "You son of a fucking bitch!" she holds me by the collar, "I trusted you!" Tears slowly trickle down her cheeks, leaving glistening trails in their wake. "What did I do?" "You freaking ruined my life." What was she talking about?

The Last Ruler of The Last Bastion, Zenith Ultima, a robot who has a human conscience, that was how it was in game but now that Jake has been sent into the game, and Zenith is his in-game avatar for over 12 years, he must learn how he got there and if its possible to leave all while not telling the Guardians.

[Synchronization rate has been set to 0%. Warning: Death is now permanent. The tutorial will begin.] A screen that looked like it came out of a game appeared before Ilyin Gray after being transported to the insides of a mysterious structure known as a Grand Ark. Just moments before, he watched as the world he once knew fall apart from the sudden invasion of otherworldly creatures before being whisked away to an unknown location. Fearing the worst for his homeworld of Arden, he progresses through the tutorial and escapes the structure, only to find that the ruined landscape he expected was nowhere in sight. Furthermore, the humans of Arden not only managed to recuperate, but over a century had already passed since then!? [Welcome back, returner Ilyin.] A message from the only divine watching over him confused him further. "I was reborn several times? But I don't remember a thing..." A story about a returner whose memories of his previous lives are lost, and his chances for do-overs are gone. As he adapts to the society that left him behind, Ilyin uncovers his past and the secrets of the world, all while overcoming dangerous threats along the way. Will his path end in greatness, or will he repeat the failures of his forgotten history? Author's Note: Moving to Royal Road due to a friend's recommendation ^_^