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Ben, a postgraduate chemistry student, envisions a future where science unlocks the secrets of the universe. But fate has other plans. In a sudden twist, Ben dies and awakens in a strange new world, reborn as a five-year-old boy named Damian Sunblade. Damian's joy at being part of a noble family is short-lived. His family, valuing gold over blood, sells him off to another noble house to be groomed as a homemaker husband, a mere pawn in their political games. Struggling with his new reality and the remnants of his past life’s knowledge, Damian refuses to succumb to his fate. In his new household, Damian discovers that this world is governed by magic circles, Runic symbols wielding immense power. Driven by his scientific curiosity, Damian begins to experiment. Applying the laws of physics to the Rune symbols, he deciphers their secrets and invents his own unique form of magic. However, The family that bought him has their own plans for him, seeing Damian as a valuable tool to enhance their power. But Damian, ever the independent spirit, has dreams beyond servitude. He longs for freedom, a place to call his own—a life where he can use his talents without restraint. And so Damian devises a daring plan to escape. His journey is fraught with danger and intrigue, as he navigates a world filled with mystical creatures, powerful adversaries, and ancient secrets. Along the way, he forges alliances and battles enemies, all while refining his magical and scientific skills. In "The Runic Alchemist," follow Damian Sunblade’s epic quest for independence and self-discovery. Witness his transformation from a forsaken child to a formidable Alchemist, determined to carve out an extraordinary future for himself in a world teeming with infinite possibilities. ***** Author Note : Hello! GlaringError here! As I have already mentioned in my author review I am restating it here since I am getting tons of comments about it, that I am more of a reader myself than a writer, I made this novel in an attempt to capture my fantasy world residing in my mind into words.. Writing is new for me.. The premise of my novel is inspired by many great works that I have loved over the years. And some elements I have in my novel that are slightly similar to them but it's just the skeleton of it, the real meat of the plot is entirely my own cooking. Some of the influence that is more noticeable is from The Runesmith (By Kuropon), The King's Avatar (By Butterfly Blue) and Shadow Slave (By Guiltythree). I have immense respect for these legends and I can only hope to follow in their footsteps. To all those who comment just by judging the name, at least give it a chance before letting your opinions be known. Thank you.

Just as i was expectantly awaiting the hero's party's members to confess their feelings wholeheartedly to me... I... was kicked out of my party, calling me useless. I started cleaning gutters to take care of my sick mother, awaiting the day my sister would get a good job and take over my burden. While i was coming back from work, smelling like gutter... I saw the women members happily going to a party with a new man... he was extremely handsome, and seemed extraordinarily compassionate, he even risked his life many times to protect the members... It appeared that every one of them loved him and saw him as a man... while i continued cleaning gutters... That was when it happened... I Flipped and so did the world along with it!

Keep it in the family, Liend. Note: All characters depicted in intimate scenes — or in any context implying intimacy — are 18 years or older and of consenting age

If no one cared, if no one would notice... why keep going...? After years of bullying from someone he thought was a friend, he was pushed to the end of his line. Then, she realized that she went too far bullying him and tried to apologize. ...but it was too late.

​The world, Earth, was devastated by the Great Incursion, an apocalyptic invasion by dimension-hopping monsters. Humanity's only hope now lies in Galaxy Fall, a newly accessible parallel world where they can gain strength through a System of quests and missions. ​Five hours after the Invasion, the betrayed survivor Mirabella is mysteriously reborn and gains a unique power: the [Master Account System]. Her initial skill is the deceptively simple but devastating 'Multiplier x100', which applies a 100 times buff to all her offensive capabilities, including physical attacks, spirit energy skills, and damage-over-time effects. ​Mirabella's journey is one of immense, hidden power. She must transform from a silent survivor into the world's most feared warrior while meticulously concealing the true, limitless nature of her ability. If her absurd power were ever discovered, human factions and monsters alike would relentlessly hunt her down, seeking to control or eliminate the existential threat she represents.

This is a fan translation of 东京软饭王 The original author is 夜幕下的鬼 Please support them! === Reborn in Tokyo. No talent, no morals—he just wants to lie down and do nothing. But unfortunately… he’s broke. There’s no way he’s going to stomach a job. He has to find a way to start living off a woman—now. Since no elegant, wealthy sugar mama is willing to take him in… then the next best thing is to find a future rich woman with potential, raise her right, boost her affection, and then cash in when the time is right! This is Kuroba Akira’s original, time-tested strategy for living the lazy life: The Future Sugar Mama Investment Method. As long as he can carefully manage the rise and fall of affection levels, and maintain the delicate balance between all the “boats” he’s sailing... Then a lifetime of mooching off women is just around the corner! Our motto: “Lie down. Rot. Mooch forever!” ... Breaking news:Renowned entrepreneur and investor Kuroba Akira, who has been missing, has finally been rescued. Several of the main perpetrators turned out to be women with whom he shared… ambiguous relationships dating back to his student years. Now, let’s take a look at the moment Mr. Kuroba was rescued: “Why... I scammed so much money off you girls, how is your affection level not dropping, but actually going up?!” Thanks to Mr. Kuroba’s sacrifice, we’ve learned two important lessons: The affection market is fundamentally unpredictable. Living off women always comes with a price. Also… this is a harem story, but beware: the women are not right in the head.

the world as everyone knew it changed, John though refused to bend or bow, well others seemed to be corrupted and changed by there choices John kept his sanity, or rather had no sanity to hold onto as the voices in his head that others beside his best friend dismissed as imaginary become more prominent, as he sets out to make his mark he learns the nature of the changes to the world, finding out more and striving to get stronger and to kill the so called gods who where responsible for it, but everything comes at a cost. Ps. This story is writing itself, so all the twists and turns are by its own choice as I'm just the one putting it on digital paper as odd as that sounds, share a stone if you like it and I'll also try to keep as consistent as I can with updates. I have now also begun cross posting this work :-)

In a world where fantasy and reality are intertwined, a lonesome writer tries to have a happy ending. This is a story about stories.

An ordinary cultivator - that was the best way to describe Zhao Yunxiao. Be it in terms of strength or talent, he had always been in the middle of the pack, neither excelling nor falling behind. However, he did not really think badly of his current situation. Some people were destined to become the stars in the skies, while some people were born to be like the rocks on the ground. The stars might be dazzling, but the rocks supported the earth itself. Both of them were necessary in order to maintain the balance of this world. As someone ordinary, Zhao Yunxiao did his best to live his ordinary life to the fullest. He was careful and meticulous, doing his best to make sure he understands everything fully instead of jumping into doing things. He knew his limits and did not dream of anything out of reach. Instead, all he wished for was to live a life of freedom. But one day, he realised that something seemed to be amiss. Perhaps he was mistaken all along. Perhaps even the rocks on the ground had their chance to shine under the right circumstances, even if only for the slightest of moments. This is the tale of an ordinary cultivator... until he was no longer ordinary. *** This story will be written for leisure and thus not be locked, but if you are feeling generous and wish to show your appreciation in monetary terms... https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SweatingCloud

She left without warning. No note. No explanation. Just a quiet disappearance that broke more than one heart. Three years later, Elena returns home—stronger, calmer, and determined to stay invisible. She has rebuilt herself piece by piece, and the last thing she wants is to reopen the wounds she worked so hard to bury. But the past has a way of finding her. Adrian, the man she once loved in silence, is no longer the boy she walked away from. He’s confident now… successful… and far too aware of her presence. His eyes hold questions she doesn’t want to answer—and memories she desperately tries to forget. Her sister, Sienna, carries her own secrets—bitterness disguised as beauty, guilt hidden behind a perfect smile. The space between them is thin, fragile, and full of cracks. Some lines are meant to protect. Some lines are meant to be crossed. And some lines… slowly fade, no matter how hard you try to hold them in place. When Elena’s return forces buried emotions to rise again, she must decide whether she will run once more—or finally face the love that never really left. A story of forbidden feelings, broken boundaries, and the kind of love that survives even in silence.

This is a story about Arjun Jadhav, a broke engineering student who rides his father’s fading red Splendor with one thought only: earn enough to keep his dad breathing. A lonely summer job guarding a forgotten godown seems like the answer, until he breaks open Shutter 81 and falls two floors into a vault sealed since the old India still bled from Partition. Inside waits a forbidden armoury: thousands of glass prisons holding curses that whisper and claw, walls covered with photographs of impossible kills, and the diaries of Vikramaditya Shinde, a hunter of the old blood, one of the last men who walked the night with silver and fire to keep the country’s darkest hungers asleep. Arjun thinks he can lock the door and forget. He can’t. The instant he flees, the vault roars awake. Lights flare after half a century. Dust howls into hidden vents. And in the centre rises the spirit of the old hunter himself, tall, scarred, eyes like burning ghee, staring straight at the boy who just inherited a war older than the tricolour. From a village kid who measured life in dialysis bills, Arjun is about to be forged into the deadliest thing the night has ever feared: the new bearer of a legacy that never truly died. A creaking Splendor, a kirpan that chooses its master, and a country that still needs monsters killed in the dark; this is the rise of the hunter the old blood has been waiting for. Some doors don’t open for you. They open the future. Step through… if you’re ready to watch a desperate boy become the greatest shadow India never knew it had.

Arjun Sharma, a middle-aged man in Mumbai, hit rock bottom: layoffs, failed job searches, and no income. His daughter Priya, now 20 and just entering college, had recently finished high school. Arjun finalized his divorce from Meera, his ex-wife, whose wild tantrums—screaming over a late vada pav or a wrinkled sari—made her “psycho” in his eyes. He gave Meera the family savings, keeping only a rundown Andheri flat and an old Maruti 800. With just a few thousands in his pocket, the future looked grim. Then, his phone flashed a strange message: “Midlife Mastery System activated. If you want to turn your life around, use me. Be your own boss. No job will exploit you.” Free from Meera’s chaos, Arjun’s life took a turn for the better. What else is there to come? Authors Notes- Hey readers, Finally Divorced That Psycho Ex-Wife, is set in vibrant India, woven with its raw, Real feel. If some words feel unfamiliar, don’t fret—they’re quite common here and just a quick Google away. I’ve poured my heart into crafting a world true to India’s spirit, from its chaotic streets to its soulful depths, to bring you a story that feels real. Dive in and embrace the journey! — Nikhil T

*** ### Synopsis In 2012, the world held its breath as the impossible appeared. A planet, 2.5 times the size of Earth, defied every known law of physics to enter our orbit. Closer than the Moon, it hangs in our sky, a crimson and green mystery dubbed 'Omega.' Humanity sent its best to make first contact. What they found was a paradise, a mirror of Earth with air, water, and life. The astronauts took their helmets off, breathing in the air of a new world. Then, the broadcast came. A garbled, terrified transmission of the expedition's final, brutal moments. It was not a greeting. It was not a misunderstanding. It was a declaration of war. Now, the invasion has begun. Earth's modern militaries scramble as impossible new threats descend from the 'sister' planet. Our technology, our tactics, and our courage are pushed to the brink against an enemy we do not understand. This is the story of that war, seen through the eyes of many. In a world plunged into chaos, where humanity is no longer the apex predator, we must fight to survive. But to fight monsters, we may need to become something more than human. Among the millions of soldiers on Earth, a soul, a human rose. He rose... with the face of a demon. (NOTE:I'm posting this story on royal road too under the name of justamilitarishguy5)

A Naruto fan traveled to the world of Naruto and became the protagonist Naruto. The genius protagonist who was familiar with the plot of Naruto took an unusual path. Bloodline limit? Akatsuki? Five Hidden Sect? What are they? The use of ninjutsu can be varied, and there is no end to the development of ninjutsu. The most important thing is talent and hard work!

Beyond life and death. Beyond heaven and earth. Beyond suffering itself — lies the only truth worth seeking.” On the day the heavens bled, Li Qiong stood alone against the world. Surrounded by thousands of immortals — righteous sects, divine patriarchs, sword saints — he stood atop Blackpine Sky Ridge, bloodied yet unbowed. His cultivation was in shambles. His body was broken. His soul burned away like a candle. And yet… he laughed. For he had already seen through it all. Li Qiong was no villain, no hero, no martyr. He was a seeker. A sage. A man who had walked farther than any other on the endless path — and glimpsed a truth so vast, so profound, that even the heavens themselves feared it. While others cultivated for power, for status, for petty notions of righteousness or vengeance… Li Qiong pursued one thing, and one thing only: True immortality. The door beyond. The answer to life, to death, to suffering itself. For centuries he endured in silence. Patient. Persistent. He bled, and knelt, and climbed — each step closer to the ultimate truth. Until the day came when even heaven itself tried to stop him. And he smiled, because he understood: To sever heaven is not to rebel. It is to to be free. But his story did not end with his fall. When the heavens burned and his body turned to ash, his eyes opened once more — in the body of his younger self, before it all began. Armed with the wisdom of countless lifetimes and the unyielding Will of a sage, he takes the path again — this time not merely to climb beyond heaven… but to tear open the final door, and step through. Even the heavens cannot shackle one who has already broken free.

In a world ruled by marks, truth is a weapon and survival is a lie. Book One of Miguel’s mythic saga opens with a boy branded by fate and hunted by the Council that governs reality. As cities crumble and secrets bleed through the cracks of a dying system, he must choose obey or become something unrecognizable. This novella blends dystopian grit with supernatural mystery and philosophical weight. It’s a story of identity fractured, siblings torn, and a legacy that refuses to die. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of destiny clawing at your ribs, or the chill of truth too dangerous to speak—this book was written for you.

"Every Heavenly Emperor's rise lead to the demise of a natural world. Will Xuheng survive it?" Shuyan is a normal outer disciple of Bloodborne Sect. No Heavenly Channels. No Old man in the ring. No nothing. That is until he stumbles upon a curious pebble which holds something far greater than he could have ever imagined. Note; This story will be focused on sect building later on. Since this is my first time writing, please be lenient and suggest me improvements i can make.  Updates; Thrice a week. Hope you enjoy my work.  

(Asian Themes) Lee Jihoon, a brilliant film director renowned for his innovative storytelling and cinematic mastery, meets an untimely demise at the height of his career. However, instead of fading into oblivion, he finds himself reborn in the year 2006, inhabiting the body of a notorious chaebol heir from the powerful Lee family—a world far removed from the film sets he once called home. With memories of the future and insider knowledge of both the film and entertainment industries, Jihoon sees this as his second chance—not only to redefine Korean cinema but to reshape the K-pop industry before it spirals into its darkest scandals. However, his new identity comes with an unexpected burden: the ruthless succession battle within the Lee family. Rather than becoming a pawn in the family’s cutthroat power struggle, Jihoon makes a bold decision—to step away from the fight for corporate control and instead pursue what he does best: filmmaking. With his wealth and influence as a chaebol heir, he sets out to revolutionize the entertainment industry, challenge the oppressive systems controlling idols, and craft a legacy that will change the course of Hallyu forever. A thrilling tale of ambition, artistry, and reinvention, Hallyu Director’s Chronicle explores the hidden struggles behind Korea’s entertainment empire, where one man’s vision, courage, and past life wisdom could change the fate of an entire industry—if he can survive long enough to see it through. [AUTHOR NOTE: This work of fiction is set in a parallel world. Any similarities between characters or events depicted herein and those in the real world—even when names coincide—are entirely coincidental. All characters, settings, and narratives are products of the author's imagination and do not reflect real persons or events. ]

After the nuclear war, the world was controlled by twenty mega-corporations that established a global government. Governed by AI, it judged everything. Gao Xin, who had only wished to live a peaceful life, inexplicably became a scapegoat for the elite and, unable to pay the imprisonment fee, was sentenced to ten years of exile on Crime Prison Island! On this island, there were no laws, no constraints, the only order being the numerous game arenas set up by the officials. The criminals could only participate like racehorses for the entertainment of the elite. Yet, on this prison island filled with Radiation, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin had no strength, no talent, and no background—like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pool, no different from being on death row. How could an ordinary person like him survive under the oppression of the strong, the geniuses, and the wicked? Unless in this world, there was a path, a path that allowed even the weakest to continuously break their shackles.

In a world quietly reorganized by DHARA—a national system designed to shape talent, competition, and the future—eleven-year-old Aryan Kumar moves through life like an anomaly waiting to be understood. Quiet, unreadable, and distant, he carries a mind that occasionally rises beyond human limits… and collapses under the cost. When stressed, his thoughts sharpen into impossible clarity—patterns, variables, human motives, the hidden mechanics of a room—everything aligns. But every moment of brilliance tears something inside him, leaving behind splitting headaches and a fear he never voices. And beneath that fractured genius sleeps an Other Side—a cold, instinctive consciousness that awakens only when Aryan’s mind begins to break. As DHARA pushes students through domains, competitions, and ruthless expectations, Aryan finds himself drawn into a landscape far bigger than school rankings: a silent war of talent, ambition, and unseen forces guiding the world’s balance. Whispers spread of a pattern in Aryan’s assessment scores. Teachers notice shifts they can’t explain. And somewhere in the background, a hidden architect evaluates him—not as a child, but as a variable that might tilt the world. Every step Aryan takes brings him closer to that truth. Every rise of his power demands a price. Every failure of control brings the Other Side closer to the surface. Between genius and collapse, guidance and manipulation, destiny and resistance, Aryan must navigate the domain he has chosen— —while the world quietly braces for the resonance he is destined to create. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. All characters, schools, organizations, systems, locations, and events in this story are entirely fictional and created for narrative purposes. They are not based on real people, real institutions, or real incidents. Any resemblance to actual individuals, places, or events is purely coincidental and unintended. The story explores themes of emotion, growth, competition, and personal struggle within a completely fictional setting. Names, titles, and terms used in this novel do not refer to or represent real persons or real entities. Interpretations beyond the written text are the reader’s own and are not implied by the author.