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Veil of Ashes

Veil of Ashes is a slow-burn, character-driven novel about survival, growth, and found family in a world rebuilt from ruins. When strangers arrive, Jo must navigate the fragile line between trust and danger, all while learning to love herself in a place that often feels unloving. Every choice carries the weight of life or death. This is a tale of resilience and connection — of fighting to reclaim hope and rebuild a life worth living. For mature readers: adult themes, strong language, and open-door romance.

Mattie Caird · Sci Fi · 11 ch

The Daughter of Cursed Steel

Rachel was cursed by the gods before she was even born. From the moment she entered the world, her life was filled with suffering. Her body is plagued by mysterious curses that constantly torment her, preventing her from living a normal life no matter how hard she tries. Hidden away from the outside world, Rachel is raised by her mother, Rina, alongside Sophie and the trusted companions of her father, the legendary hero who once helped defeat the Demon Lord. But while Rachel struggles to endure the pain forced upon her, something else begins to grow in the shadows. A whisper. A voice lurking in the back of Rina’s mind, feeding her anger and hatred toward the goddess who cursed her daughter before she was even born. As the years pass and Rachel’s condition continues to worsen, Rina slowly reaches her breaking point. Desperate to save her child from a lifetime of suffering, she finally accepts the power offered by the mysterious whisper, setting into motion a war that will shake the world itself. Kingdoms fall into chaos, ancient powers awaken, and the world is dragged toward a conflict unlike anything in history. All for one purpose. To kill the goddess who cursed Rachel and finally give her daughter the chance to live a normal life.

Ashfell · Action · 74 ch

Overkill: Incarnations

The amnesiac Patchborn navigates through the Three Grand Mortal Realms, infested with corrupted Doxamorph creatures. A fortuitous encounter allows him to learn about his lost memories. A true-self he no longer remembered. In a race against time, he must ascend his Soul Body in both Status and Rank, to reclaim who he was and stall the progression of his mental decay... While the past begins to distort, gnawing at his sanity. Earth. Makai. Kenikin Sekai. Every step forward through these Mortal Realms threatens to shatter what remains of his mind... It leaves him to wonder if the person he seeks might be the salvation he needs, or a curse he'll loathe.

Kudo Aosakka · Seinen · 18 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

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

The Human Beast

In a world where power means authority, everyone strives to become stronger. Wang Han is no different; he shares the same general goal: to grow stronger. But he's not exceptional, merely the nephew of a third-tier clan leader, with talent that wouldn't even be considered average by the standards of a simple empire. He has only one advantage, or perhaps two. He uses his intellect in a world where many think with their muscles, and he disregards the means to achieve his goals. Is it possible for someone like him to reach the top of the world as he hopes? Follow Wang Han's journey to the summit... or the abyss.

The_BestX · Action · 12 ch

Guiding Paradise [BL]

Kyrian Averin is a highly capable S-Class Guide and Alpha, who has been contracted to Guide a Cerberus Esper with strong resistance to Guiding. Unit S-1 Eiden is an S-Class Esper who refuses to give control of himself to another human being, even at the expense of his own life. Will Kyrian be able to earn this Esper’s trust despite the growing attraction between them and fulfill his contract? Or will it end in yet another horrible tragedy?

shadowmark_umbra · Romance · 30 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

The Eldritch Goddess Loves Me?

Jeanne had suffered years of bullying during her stay in the Academy. The noble students decided that mere bullying wasn't enough. They could not stand for her to be alive anymore. In the hour when her death was close, she heard a voice of hope. "We have always loved you."

Okram · Fantasy · 3 ch

God-kin

Author's Note: Please be aware that this story will feature multiple points of view. I hope you enjoy the shifting perspectives and keep reading! Fate Valentine, a young man trapped in a small world, is simply struggling to pay his rent and piece together his ruined life. But his reality is suddenly turned upside down when an unforeseen circumstance thrusts him into a hidden society of people wielding terrifying power—the God-kins. Now, he must uncover the truth behind this ancient ability known as Chaos Magic. More importantly, he has to unravel the mystery of his parents' deaths. Because it seems their fatal accident was no accident at all—they were murdered. Let's dive into the chaos, shall we? This Novel is also available on Royal Road (RR)

DejaVu · Action · 49 ch

Life Delusion

Aqua was born into the Crimson Demon Tribe, but unlike everyone else, he possessed no visible magical core. Branded as worthless, he was exiled from his home and forced to survive in a cruel world alongside the only person who refused to abandon him-his younger sister, Rose. Far from the tribe, Aqua discovers that the power sleeping within him is not a weakness, but something far more dangerous. As he travels across the world, he joins the Adventurer's Guild in hopes of growing stronger and uncovering his true potential. Meanwhile, the gods begin to take an interest in him, choosing him for a purpose he does not yet understand... And thus, the story begins.

The_lite · Fantasy · 11 ch

Reincarnated as the Goddess of the sea

A new goddess creates her first world. To run the world she needs help, she gets this help by reincarnating three people into the three nature goddesses of the sea, land and sky. Follow as the protagonist learns what it is like to be the goddess of the sea in this new world. This is an old version of the story. I plan to update this to my new style and continue it soon. I put this here in case anyone wants to read this version first. Cover made by Maze_Runner

Kraken1 · Fantasy · 31 ch

An Unwritten Story [Evil Power Couple, LitRPG]

After his first taste of bloodshed awakens a craving for murder, a summoned anomaly teams up with a cursed queen to form a sinful, chaotic duo. Bound by a skill called [A Match Made in Hell], they set out to indulge their darkest impulses and bring chaos to Mythara, the World of Stories, purely for their own entertainment. In a world filled with scripts and stories, what happens when the villains decide to take control? What To Expect: — Villainous / Unhinged Power Couple MCs (OP Male & Strategic Female) — Early Romance (No Harem) — Graphic & Detailed Combat — Multiple protagonist-like side-characters with unique abilities and stories — Minimum 5 chapters per week (could be more depending on my free time)

SomeWritter · Fantasy · 68 ch

I'll Surpass The MC

I claimed to be better than the MC. An Eldritch entity decided to put my claim to the test and reincarnated me into the world of the novel I read. But, I’m not alone. There are five other reincarnates? Wait, wait, wait! Why is the MC a regressor now? That wasn’t part of the script!

Anvelope · Action · 1 ch

The Lord Of Names: How I Became The Satyr God [LitRPG-Dungeon-Comedy]

Richard ends up getting wasted until he passes out and, as almost always, wakes up in an unknown place. The difference is that the unknown place this time came full of monsters, dungeons, and an RPG system. Apparently, he had been hit by the figurative “Truck-kun”; his was drinking himself to death. Promising himself that he would never again put a drop of alcohol in his mouth and deciding to become an adventurer, Richard, now with his Bard class, will wander through this new world. Until one day, everyone will come to know him as: - The Lord of Names: The Satyr God. * * * - DAILY CHAPTERS

Jhonata_R_Jordan · Comedy · 44 ch

Inertia: Beneath The Starlit Veil

For centuries the Twelve Great Clans have ruled over the Physical and Astral realms, their bloodlines blessed by the Pantheons they serve. Among them, the Solaris Clan stood at the pinnacle... Until betrayal tore their legacy apart. Cyrus the last heir of the Solaris Clan is on the run with his father, seeking sanctuary in another country as they try and escape the grasp of a shadow organization who wants to rid the world of the Twelve Great Clans. During the journey Cyrus is forced to undergo his Starbirth trial. A trial once passed, allows the person to connect with a given constellation. When Cyrus astral projects into the astral realm, he does not connect with his clan's constellation. He connects with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. Now blessed with unique power, Cyrus decides he wants to fight back and get revenge on the person who killed his mother and the rest of his clan. But after a reckless first encounter he quickly realizes he does not have the power to exact his revenge. So to get stronger Cyrus decides to become a Rift Runner. A profession where starbound are enlisted to protect the world from threats that come from outside the world of Valonara. In this cosmic fantasy follow Cyrus on his quest to become powerful enough to obtain revenge, while unlocking the secrets of the astral realm and the origin of his powers Volume 2 Return March 16th 2026 Current upload schedule Mon-Fri (1 Chapter a day) Discord: https://discord.gg/NhzJrJAW52 If you would like to support the series my Patreon is 20 chapters ahead of what is posted on Royal Road

Ken Kaizen · Fantasy · 122 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 Reincarnation of a Mage

In a world where power determines destiny, magic follows laws that have remained unquestioned for thousands of years. But what if those laws reveal only a fraction of the truth? Beyond forgotten wars, divided worlds, and secrets never meant to be uncovered, a hidden truth lies waiting—one capable of shattering everything the world believes. Sometimes, the most dangerous power isn't the magic you possess, but the knowledge you were never meant to discover. And some truths cannot be buried, even by death.

The_lite · Fantasy · 3 ch

Heart of the Wilderness

Phoenix, the deathless flame that rises from its ashes. Dragon, the sovereign of heaven and earth. Qilin, the sacred beast that walks between fortune and calamity. In a cursed world where the wilderness devours the weak and the Heavenly Dao have no mercy, an old ruthless failed man with the heart of a magician sets his journey against fate itself. With strong will and a forbidden path of beast cultivation, he shall tame the wilderness, defy the heavens, and reach immortality. From mere mortal to the peak of the Immortal Dao… this is the journey of a man who refuses to remain as a failure again. Even the heavens shall bow before the Heart of the Wilderness.

AbyssKid · Eastern Fantasy · 45 ch

An Error in Samsara

You were trying to kill a guy. Unfortunately, you both fell to your deaths. Death came to collect your souls and, after explaining that you would both be reincarnated, expected the usual response. Instead, you both refused. What happened next was something Death would later consider the worst mistake of his extremely long existence. You grabbed him. The other guy grabbed you. And somehow, all three of you were dragged into Samsara together. Death should have let you die peacefully. He should have ignored your complaints. Most importantly, he should have never opened the Path of Reincarnation while you were still holding onto him. Now, you, the man you were trying to kill, and Death himself have been reincarnated into a cultivation world. Upload Schedule: First One Month = Daily Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 3k Words Per Chapter (2 Chapters)

xKm · Martial Arts · 19 ch

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