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Artificial Ascension: A Mage's Guide to Uplifting a Mystic World
by EG0
[DROPPED!!!]At the peak of his power, Klein could not abandon his obsession with immortality. He spent five years on a dubious elixir of immortality, unfortunately, to be transported into a completely different world filled with fantasy races like Elves, dwarves, giants, satyrs, orcs. Thankfully, the elixir of immortality wasn't a total flop, as it gave potential greater than the Heaven's Chosen with a slight caveat.Klein will have to dabble in various paths of cultivation, orthodox and unorthod…
A Shattered Life
by Edward Kendrick
Horribly abused by his mother, Van eventually goes in search of his father. When he finds him, his life is radically changed. His father works for the FBI, and has contacts to a covert group, run by the Old Man, that goes after the worst of the worst criminals. Van is recruited to join both -- and does.<br><br>Van handles every job he's sent on with cold efficiency, letting nothing stand in his way of gaining the information he seeks and stopping his foes. Eventually, he's offered a team of his …
Beyond Slave and Master: Book 1 Censor Slayer
by Ultimatedaywriter
The Neuroverse App has changed the world, forming a new class of people called returners—citizens of the world who have left the earth and returned with incredible abilities. Governments around the world panic as people with power and no restraint use it in new and terrifying ways.Fred Hollow changed his name to Red shortly after returning, choosing to start his life as a returner by helping stem the tide of invading goblins. After gaining more finances from that battle, he gained a skill that c…
I Want You Back, BUT
by Matahari
Zhang Meiling has been an honor student at a prestigious school, but certain events land her jobless. Seeking employment at Golden Corp., she is about to meet the love of her life - but with caveat. No matter who she chooses, someone will have to sacrifice.
I Have Control Over Man's Weakness
by EMUAKHE
Kevin, a scrawny teenager, felt like his life was falling apart. His parents' divorce left him stuck with his distant dad and stepmom, feeling lost and alone. On his birthday, surrounded by his fragmented family, Kevin made a desperate wish: for control and a sense of purpose.The next day, his world changed forever. A mysterious message appeared, announcing:**[Congratulations, Kevin! You have been granted the Seduction System by the Goddess of Love.]****[Welcome to the home tab.]****[Your daily …
Heartbreaker!
by Tonedot
Lee Lozer is a senior-year transfer student in a prestigious school called 'the Eden of Geniuses', Lockhart High. Considered a bottom feeder by those around him, he's talentless, fat, and ugly; an eyesore for the elite student body.After discovering the prettiest girl in the school, his crush, Ria Goodgarden, and star soccer player, his bully, Eric Graves, kissing on the rooftop; he's pushed down the staircase to his death.Given a chance to be reborn with a new lot in life by a mysterious being,…
Gun Beats Magic
by SpacesSnips
The smell of freshly lit gunpowder in the morning, spent in several rounds and completely decimating the dummy that I had placed up.Ah, isn't that just the best smell in the world. But of course there had to be a caveat as with a flash of light I found myself transported to somewhere.And told that I had to defend this new place all for my kingdom. As a red blooded American, at least in spirit, I couldn't really call myself one in blood cause well I mean I wasn't really one anymore. But that was …
Mark of the Sleepless
by EG0
At the tender age of 25, Klein reached the legendary status of Fifth Circle Mage, but his obsession with immortality drove him five years on a dubious elixir of immortality, unfortunately, to be transported into a completely different world. Thankfully, the elixir of immortality wasn't a total flop, as it gave potential greater than the Heaven's Chosen with a slight caveat.Klein will have to dabble in various paths of cultivation, orthodox and unorthodox, to reach his dream of immortality. But b…
Ascension Of the Foresaken
by gane_fev
In a realm where strength is the ultimate currency, one man's journey to the pinnacle of power begins with the ultimate betrayal. Cast aside by those he sacrificed everything for, the young man breathes his last breath with a fervent prayer to the gods. He promises that if given another chance, he would live solely for himself, pursuing his desires and following only his own will.His plea is answered by a bored deity craving entertainment. The god offers to reincarnate him into a fantastical wor…
Ash-Forged Sovereign
by Caelum13
Ash-Forged Sovereign delves into the harrowing journey of Lysander, an ordinary individual from our world who unexpectedly finds himself reborn as a minor, inconsequential noble within the brutal fantasy novel, The Crimson Blade. His new identity, Lysander Thorne, comes with a terrifying caveat: he is merely an 'extra,' destined to die a pathetic, ignoble death during the climactic Siege of Oakhaven, a mere plot device to fuel the true hero's rise.Refusing to accept his preordained demise, Lysan…
I Have Nine Trillions of Licking Dog Gold
by FAKE_ID
In a realm where the boundaries between gods and beasts blur, an extraordinary destiny unfolds. Chen Yuan, a seemingly ordinary third-year student, finds himself abandoned at the onset of his journey, only to awaken a dormant power—the ultimate dog-licking system. With its awakening, he gains unfathomable riches in the form of nine trillion units of dog-licking gold. But what does it truly mean to possess such unimaginable wealth?In this fantastical world, the wealthiest of magnates and the most…
Running on Fire
by EmmaWolfe
RUNNING ON FIRE is a supernatural thriller steeped in Appalachian folklore. After witnessing the murder of her moonshining daddy, Blue has to escape and hide herself and her little sister, Dolly, from a cold-blooded killer. For the last year, the Cote family has been running drills about what to do if the law ever came down on them. Their carefully crafted plan never included the murder of Blue and Dolly's daddy, Joe Cote, their only living parent. The girls don't learn about the details of Plan…
Only My Ester Spirit can control Time.
by One_Shot_MAN
In a world where one's destiny is shaped by the Ester Spirit they contract, noble families wield unparalleled influence over the fates of others. These esteemed families, renowned for producing Ester Adepts through generations, have carved a legacy based on the unique types of Ester Spirits they command.As youth reach the age of 15, they gain entry into the Spirit World, where they forge a lifelong contract with a chosen spirit. However, the caveat is clear: one can only form a singular pact in …
The Hoshino Chronicles: Hidden Truth
by promise_ebitimi
In a world ravaged by civil war, humanity teetered on the brink of collapse. The conflict was fueled by the fact that humans possessed extraordinary abilities, which they wielded against one another in a desperate bid for dominance. As the chaos escalated, the Hoshino family, driven by a desire to restore peace and balance to the world, took drastic measures. They created a virus, one that, when inhaled, would suppress the special powers that had become the root of the conflict.The virus, a pote…
A ‘life’ of a farmer
by Jecarrus
Normally, a farmer would just be a regular person that would farm crops, sell them and be a normal upstanding citizen(read as: follow rules). They would also occasionally join a local militia or army to help clear out some trouble or protecting their homeland. Farmers are the life blood of a nation, without them, stable food sources would be hard to procure. Too bad we almost never see their everyday lives, as they may be considered too boring with all the wait time. Too bad indeed.... .......…