Best Rated Web Novels

Discover reader-rated web novels with strong scores, reviews, and lasting shelf appeal. These stories are surfaced for readers who care about quality signals, visible response from the community, and a stronger chance that the first chapter leads somewhere worthwhile.

Self-Summon [Demon Summoning/Evolution litRPG]

Literal starving artist, Angelica Hallow, is suddenly hit on the head by a book while dumpster diving out of desperation. Compelled by the illustrations inside the tome, she recreates one of the intricate circles on the floor of her apartment. Ignorant of the forces she's messing around with, Angelica accidentally activates the magic circle and triggers a Summoning. But rather than any Demon or other supernatural creature, instead, she summoned... herself?! With a new voice in her head blathering about Skills and Contracts, and the inexplicable ability to give herself Orders that she is forced to obey, will Angelica be able to secure the peaceful life of artistry that she craves, or will she come to embrace the Demon within? What to expect: - A system made by Demons for Demons. Filled with unique and strange skills to explore, some of which don't always have her best interests in mind. - Steady progression throughout, even while still figuring out her situation and system. - Fairly lighthearted… most of the time. - Action at regular intervals. It’s not constant, but it’s never too far off. - Strictly Urban Fantasy for the first book. After that, the settings will continue to get more diverse and unique - Yuri tag will happen in later books, but not Book 1 Coverart by Slothbeing

Drim · Litrpg · 176 ch

Curses and Will

Shin never believed he deserved a happy ending. Shunned by his village and haunted by spirits only he could see, he spent his life surviving one lonely day at a time. The only light in his darkness was a girl named Tsukiakari, until fate stole her away. When death should have been the end, Shin awakens in a world where curses roam the land, ancient kingdoms hide forgotten truths, and a girl named Annya bears a curse powerful enough to one day consume the world. As the shadows grow and the line between human and monster begins to fade, Shin must choose whether to keep running from the past... or become the one person willing to stand against a destiny written in despair. Because even in a cursed world, a single act of will can change everything.

Simply No One · Fantasy · 67 ch

Mortal Protection Services

The Earth wakes up to find itself surrounded by completely different stars. An announcement rings out across the planet: "We at Mortal Protection Services have relocated you to a foster system temporarily. Do not panic." . . Some of you are panicking, when we specifically asked you not to. What to expect: Sci-fi: Various densities, mostly soft. We got your warp drives and subspace enfuckulators, but also a touch of hard space reality. Who doesn't love a chewy candy with a hard shell? Comedy: From slapstick to erudite to troglodyte. We got stuff for any brow level you want. As well as many, many easter-eggs for sci-fi & fantasy nerds alike. Galactic horror: I'll leave the fully fleshy nature of that for you to discover a few chapters in, it's better that way. Fun with Letters: Silly little anagrams, and silly little acronyms. A Hyperspace Cat. (Proudly made by humans. No AI in Writing or Art. Cover by Instagram user: pedro_serpa_75)

B.T.Skull · Sci Fi · 54 ch

Arachnoextinction

On an uncharted island in the middle of the Pacific, Dr. Ivory Gale arrives for a routine inspection of a secret United States government cloning facility. His mission is to verify progress on a project to resurrect the woolly mammoth. Simple job. In and out. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Literally everything. Dr. Kale, head scientist at the cloning facility and certified lunatic, has been keeping secrets from the United States government. Not the kind of secrets they can all giggle about later. These are the kind of secrets that awaken a long-extinct and highly murderous monstrous spider species. Armed with a gun he doesn't know how to use, a crippling case of arachnophobia, and the help of a ragtag group of survivors (including one who definitely wants to kill them all to protect the government's secrets), Dr. Gale must find a way to escape the facility before nightfall. Because once the sun goes down, the giant spiders come out to hunt. All of them. Welcome to Arachnoextinction.

ShowerKrogan · Comedy · 41 ch

Riot in New Batavia [Beat 'Em Up, Political]

Punk? Faction warfare? Conspiracy? Secret cult? All wrapped in dark comedy and slow-burn progression? "What's wrong with your ears, you Kratonate spy?" That's the first thing Rads hears after crawling through a hidden tunnel beneath a train station. 24 hours earlier, he was just another unemployed graduate chasing the Batavia Dream. Then he lost his apartment. Slept under a bridge. Couldn't afford breakfast. Now he's smuggling secrets for Batavia's most wanted revolutionaries. In Batavia, zines are contraband. Rock concerts carry encrypted messages. Cassette tapes hide political manifestos. Every faction is fighting a war nobody admits exists. Rads doesn't want to change the world. He just wants to survive. Batavia has other plans. RIOT IN NEW BATAVIA is a story-first LitRPG, rich in graphics. No chosen one. No overpowered hero. Every victory is earned. Every choice has consequences. If you enjoy Disco Elysium, Final Fantasy VII, Yakuza, then... Welcome to Batavia. Check out the GLOSSARY for a glympse!

DoomyStoner · Urban Fantasy · 20 ch

Aetherios System [Slow Build OP MC, Isekai LitRPG/Cultivation]

Welcome to the Aetherios System, where the quests are mandatory and failure results in deletion! Alex Pierce thought the worst part of military life was eating stale MREs and getting screamed at by people who loved pushups more than oxygen. He was wrong. Caught in a nuclear blast and dumped into a world of magic, Alex and eleven other soldiers find themselves in a reality where stats rule, The System gives no mercy, and Alex discovers bigger problems than simple rations and the childhood trauma of living in his twin brother’s shadow. Problems like: - Forest badgers with bodybuilding addictions and very personal grudges. - A kobold village too dumb for diplomacy. - One cantankerous apothecary witch. - Smug elves. - And an undead dungeon that didn’t get the memo about staying dead. His fellow Isekai’d soldiers are a disaster, his power build is ruined thanks to one little magical oopsie, and his closest “ally” might be an evil talking river pebble. (It swears it isn’t evil. He’s not convinced.) The System doesn’t care if Alex is confused, terrified, or quietly crumbling under self-doubt. It only cares if he proves himself worthy to exist. Prove yourself or be erased. No pressure.

TTReynolds · Litrpg · 305 ch

The Star Of Ire

"No one is good to you once you stop pleasing them." Three thousand years ago, the gods made a wager: do mortals deserve to exist? The cruelest god cursed mankind. The kindest offered a way out. In the dark, the curse still waits — not for the wicked, but for the one the world chose to break. Three thousand years, and it has never once failed. Two centuries after the last catastrophe, Aseri sings hymns to a hero-king and calls the truth a myth. Markella believes every word — top of her class, bound for the palace, certain of her golden future. She has no idea what she is. She has no idea what's waiting. The Star of Ire has slept long enough.

ccmaker · Fantasy · 7 ch

Arc of the Souls

The Soul. It brings life, creates life and destroys life. For 15 years, the galaxy has been in turmoil by an all-consuming war between Soul-Core and Dark Intrinium. Few understand the true reason behind this conflict, yet all bear witness to the destruction it has left. In a desperate attempt to change the course of history, Jumkou Katatoria travels from a shattered future back to the year 2195. Her mission: To stop a catastrophe that left the galaxy in ruins. But playing with time caused an irreversible paradox, creating an even bigger threat than ever before. And she did not come back alone. Chasing her through the rift is the most dangerous Soul-Wielder ever. Those chosen by the Soul were given power. Some use the power to save, others use it to destroy. Which will Jumkou choose? Welcome to the ｢ Arc of the Souls ｣ NOTE: Arc 1 will be reworked/rewritten in the coming future.

Noyr · Sci Fi · 122 ch

I Became My Vampire Witch Character

Ella was a delusional woman. She spent her days grinding in her favorite MMO, on the off chance she got isekaid. She would play for hours every day while chugging energy drinks and hoping to make the strongest character possible. Well, maybe she wasn't so delusional after all? One fateful day, she had chugged one energy drink too many and died of a heart attack. "I can't believe it! I really became my witchpire character!" Cover Art: Tora San - https://vgen.co/ToraSan Typography: Pangmida - On ScribbleHub

Kurayami · Yuri · 78 ch

Our Journey's End

(Undergoing Rewrite) “I want to live too...” Those were the last words he uttered before being left behind, torn apart by the fallen. Yet betrayal, anger, and frustration were not the deepest emotions he felt. Not even the pain of being ripped apart, flesh by flesh. It was clarity, much like his name. Lucid understood then that maybe, just maybe, he had spent his life the wrong way. Perhaps, in his next life, he would have better luck. However, Lucid awakens in a strange purple forest that feels both foreign and strangely familiar, against all odds he had survived. Yet his face is hidden behind a peculiar fog that seems mysterious. Suddenly a voice chimes inside his head, a beautiful, elegant voice. A voice that seems to belong to a long-fallen deity named Alice. But upon realization, she is just as lost as he is. She cannot remember her own past, and yet, she carries a hope he himself lacks. Alice guides him forward through the scattered realms, and as they journey together, Lucid may be the only thing capable of restoring this fallen deity to her former divinity. And in return, she may be the only one capable of leading him home. Or perhaps fueling the twisted desire buried deep within him. Revenge... After all, he has not forgotten... What to Expect 🃏Slow-burn 💮Transmigration, Isekai and fantasy 🃏An overpowered protagonist forced through brutal struggle and grit 💮Heavy moral conflicts, difficult choices, and the weight of duty 🃏A consistent main cast that grows and supports one another 💮Mystery-driven worldbuilding 🃏Character-focused progression 💮Subtle romance 🃏AI opening chapter illustrations Schedule: 5 chapters on Tuesday 5 chapters on Saturday Patreon Daily release schedule General Author Linktree https://linktr.ee/Cr1msonLight

CrimsonL1ght · Fantasy · 340 ch

Requiem for an Aberrant

Killing your younger brother at the age of ten isn't something you forget. Years later, Cole is chosen for the Trial of the Abyss, a descent into a place where survival is forced and the weak are swallowed whole. Most begin the trial with a fall into endless black. Cole finds himself standing before a castle that should not exist. Summoned alongside five strangers just before the trial truly begins, he is drawn into a hidden clique tied to something far older and more dangerous than the Abyss itself. A girl riddled with curiosity. A man who speaks like he's already seen the end. A masked figure who claims the Gods are not what humanity believes. And when he finally completes his trial, Cole learns it was only the beginning. "Welcome to the Threshold." --- What to Expect: Weak-to-strong progression Well written fights Character-focused storytelling A unique power system Long-term mysteries and foreshadowing Academy Arc after Volume 1

TheJestersGambit · Litrpg · 33 ch

Yumix; Unveiled

Hiroki Kurogane never asked for a second chance at life, especially not one that begins with pain, memory loss, and a strange book. After a strange accident pulls him from modern Tokyo into a world unlike any he's known, Hiroki awakens in a place known as Yumix, in a world of conflicts and hidden supernatural forces. With no clear path and the danger closing in, Hiroki meets with a mysterious white-haired girl in his vision called Ayuri, whose her true motives were concealed behind her golden eyes. Now Hiroki must uncover why he was brought here, and what his presence has awakened in a world that may not be ready for the answers.

iiPilix · Fantasy · 48 ch

Waking Of A World

i have no idea what to write here please forgive me, i will edit it later then i get an idea of what i need to write 🙏

Victor_WIlliam · Fantasy · 27 ch

The Weakest Kobold In The Dungeon Gets A Level [Book 1 Complete]

Book 1 complete! New chapters from book 2 every Monday and Friday by 6 A.M. Pacific. Advanced chapters available on Patreon! An underdog LitRPG/GameLit adventure packed with magic, monsters, and horror! When violence comes for you, do you cower, or do you find the strength to fight back? In the world of a VR game, Nik the kobold, lives in his own peaceful little corner of a defunct goblin dungeon. That changes on the day he comes face to face with an adventurer; a looming figure, soaked in goblin blood and intent on killing anything that moves. When he accidentally survives the battle, he is forced to flee his home before revenge returns to finish him. With a mysterious System ringing notifications in his head, Nik must learn how to not only survive, but grow strong enough to seize the Black Tower. What to expect: - Weak-to-strong progression. - Hopeful hero in a dark and brutally violent world. - Depictions of PTSD and a panic disorder.

KennyTheAwkwardDonut · Litrpg · 87 ch

Living the Integration Era

2456. Society has been rebuilt after the Great Collapse, thanks to the emergence of Martial Arts and AI. Kaelen, young men of 17, is about to enter University, a 5 year cursus every person passes at this age. But these days, some things feels off, he's been having mysterious dreams in which his body was moving by itself...

Laesther · Sci Fi · 8 ch

The Cycle’s Last Fracture

In a world trapped within an endless cycle of repeating timelines, Aqua, Rory, and Rose discover the ruins of an ancient temple connected to two legendary swords and powerful Emeralds capable of altering fate itself. As strange memories begin to surface and hidden forces move behind the scenes, the three friends realize that history is repeating—but not exactly as before. Aqua is haunted by the loss of her sister, Mori, whose death continues to shape every decision she makes. Driven by guilt and a desperate desire to prevent another tragedy, she searches for answers hidden within the cycle. Her path eventually leads her to the forbidden Superior Emerald, an artifact with the power to change destiny at a terrible cost. While Aqua struggles against her grief, Rory begins uncovering secrets buried within ancient legends, and Rose wrestles with her habit of protecting others by hiding the truth. As trust fractures and dangerous enemies emerge from the shadows, the bonds between the three friends are pushed to their limits. Believing she must carry the burden alone, Aqua makes a devastating choice that changes everything. The consequences force Rory and Rose into a desperate struggle to save both Aqua and the future itself. In the final battle, ancient mysteries are revealed, long-hidden truths come to light, and the cost of breaking the cycle becomes painfully clear. By the end of the journey, the cycle has been shattered, lives have been changed forever, and a new threat has begun to awaken. What started as a search for answers becomes the opening chapter of a much larger conflict—one that will determine the fate of every timeline and everyone trapped within them.

The_lite · Fantasy · 4 ch

The Librarian Who Accidentally Raised the Seven Calamities

The Librarian Who Accidentally Raised the Seven Calamities In a world where talent is everything, Cael von Reinhart was born a void. No mana, no potential, and most disturbingly—no voice. Abandoned by his father and exiled to the dustiest corners of the Great Duchy’s library, the world saw a useless mute. But they were wrong. Inside Cael’s mind, an ancient lock had clicked open: [The Great Archive of Ruin]. To the world, he is a fragile boy who cannot speak. To the System, he is the only Librarian capable of recording the end of existence. His task? To find and raise seven broken children who are destined to become the villains that destroy the world. "I don’t want to be a hero, and I certainly don't want to be a god," Cael thought, his face a mask of cold indifference. "I just wanted to read in peace." Little did he know, every time he turned a page, the world trembled in fear of the 'Silent Sovereign.'

notordinary · Mystery · 7 ch

The Crimson Mystic Legacy

(I made the title page in googles slides, pretty cool right. NOT going to use a freaking ai covers.) In a world where different time periods are shoved together in different kingdoms..... When a god is thrown into the human world by an evil organization; now powerless, he must learn to survive. Then he realizes how bad of a god he was, not realizing the ignorance he once held. His plan goes from survival to making things write a fixing the world, starting with the evil organization. When he realizes he does not have nearly enough power to do anything himself, he needs the help of others, and finds a group with a common goal, but he does not realize what he's getting himself into.

CRIMODAS · Shounen · 25 ch

LILIANE

The lilies are blooming. The tulips are waiting. The storm is brewing. The maze is expanding. The storm does not ask for permission. The maze does not reveal its exits. The storm does not sanitize. The maze does not simplify. The sanctuary of frequency has woken again. Shattering the glass of mundanity. Whose side are you on? Or have you been inside both but never noticed?

MansonFD7 · Slice Of Life · 16 ch

The Monarch Of The End

For a thousand years, the city of Novaris has believed it was humanity's last refuge. Its walls protect countless lives from the Corruption—a force that transformed ordinary beasts into monsters and granted humans supernatural powers through their blood. Seventeen-year-old Zeroxsus has always dreamed of becoming a Hunter. But when the man who raised him disappears without a trace, that dream becomes the first step toward a truth buried beneath a thousand years of lies.

TheBlackPenguin · Action · 12 ch