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THE WOLFBOUND

Claude Grey has spent his life believing that strength is the only reliable way to protect himself and the people he cares about. Living with his father near the forest, he trains every day while attending a Hero academy and constantly struggles against stronger students, especially Samuel Leon. Everything changes when Claude enters a Tangent and encounters Fenrir, the legendary god of wolves. After surviving the experience, Claude is Reborn and receives the Beast Tamer class, giving him a completely different path from the one he expected. From there, Claude's journey becomes increasingly dangerous. He discovers new abilities, develops a powerful bond with Frosty, enters deeper Tangents and encounters creatures and enemies that challenge both his body and his beliefs. His relationship with Ursula also grows as they experience battles, loss and terrifying transformations together. As Claude becomes stronger, he learns that the world is far more complicated than the conflict between humans and monsters. Ancient powers, Lupine factions, Vampires and figures connected to his own past begin to surface. His father's death, the mystery surrounding Claude's origins and the existence of Remus and the Lupines of Romulus gradually become connected. By the end, Claude is no longer simply a student trying to become a Hero. His transformation forces him to question what he is, what he wants to protect and how far he is willing to go for the people he considers his own.

Bawr · Action · 2 ch

The Vilainouss Duchess steals Everything

Da-young was South Korea’s finest agent. Accustomed to dangerous missions, betrayal, and death, she had nevertheless believed that she had finally found someone she could trust. But during her final mission in Afghanistan, the man she loved betrayed her and condemned her to die. As she drew her final breath, a single thought crossed her mind: “So this is how my life ends... If I ever get another life, I’ll never believe in love again.” But death was not the end. Da-young awakens in a completely different world, inside the body of Stella Von Thalion, the legitimate heir to a powerful ducal house. Stella once had everything a young noblewoman could ever desire: a title, an inheritance, and an important place within her family. But everything was taken from her. Accused of a crime she did not commit, Stella was humiliated before the nobility. Her own father refused to believe her. Her stepmother despised her. And her half-sister, Angelia, the woman who pretended to be sweet and innocent, gradually took everything that belonged to Stella. Her title. Her inheritance. Her place within the family. And even the man who had once been destined to stand by her side. Eventually, Stella was sentenced to exile, far from the capital and everyone she knew. But when Da-young discovers Stella’s memories, she quickly realizes that Stella was never the true villain of this story. She was simply the perfect victim. And Da-young refuses to suffer the same fate. Now, she is Stella. A new life begins. A new Stella—colder, more determined, and above all, far more dangerous. She also possesses something no one in this world knows about: her grandmother’s ring. A mysterious ring capable of summoning whatever objects she desires, though its powers still hide countless secrets. With her experience as an agent, her knowledge of the modern world, her mysterious power, and her newfound magical potential, Stella decides to completely change her circumstances. First, she will take back control of the Von Thalion Duchy. Then, she will reclaim her inheritance. And finally, she will bring down, one by one, everyone who played a part in her downfall. But Stella does not simply want revenge. She wants to build something that belongs entirely to her. She no longer needs her father’s approval. She no longer needs the Emperor’s love. She no longer needs the nobility’s recognition. Everything that was stolen from her will return to her hands. And while Angelia continues to play the role of the perfect empress before the court, Stella silently prepares for her return. Because this time, the former victim will not ask for justice. She will take it herself. They exiled her, believing she would disappear. They forgot one thing. A true villainess does not need to be loved. She only needs to become powerful enough that everyone is forced to respect her. I am Stella Von Thalion. And I’m going to take everything back.

Illieaster · Action · 10 ch

Slave: Zero

In a city drowning in fire and silence, the Black does not simply kill. It waits. It watches. It feeds. When the revolution collapses and the streets of Bentiu run red, a group of children are left to navigate a world that has already decided their fate. Among them is a boy who still believes light can exist in a place that has forgotten the meaning of the word. Beside him walks a boy who has already looked into the abyss and accepted what stares back. Between them stands a girl whose strength is measured not in power, but in how much of herself she is willing to bury to keep the others breathing. As the city burns and the powerful rewrite morality in their own image, these children must confront a force older and hungrier than any war: the quiet, patient darkness that lives in every choice, every sacrifice, and every soul that refuses to look away.Some will try to carry the weight. Some will try to outrun it. Some will try to become it. And somewhere in the ruins, the Black is still listening.

HEAVENLYLARPER · Action · 22 ch

Manual of Style

Mages from across the plane dream of acceptance to the distant Oruss Academy for an erudite education in the arcane, but one young applicant, the eccentric memoirist "Lasset Milly", looks to make a mockery of the ancient institute, unless it bends to his whims and fits in his box.

Failnot · Fantasy · 1 ch

The Assassinated Butler's POV: I Will Save The Villainess!

Bell spent ten years serving Princess Silvia as her personal butler, protecting her from the dangers of the Imperial Capital while slowly uncovering the darkness hidden beneath its beautiful surface. The Church was corrupt, the Imperial Family was hiding secrets, and innocent people were disappearing while the entire capital pretended nothing was wrong. Bell tried to expose the truth, but his actions only turned him into a criminal in Silvia's eyes. Eventually, the princess he had sworn to protect became his greatest enemy and personally ended his life. His final regret was simple. He had failed her. But death wasn't the end. Bell awakens ten years in the past, returning to the time when he was only twelve years old and Silvia was still the innocent princess he had sworn to protect. This time, however, Bell remembers everything that will happen, and a mysterious Time-Loop System has appeared alongside his second chance. He knows the future. He knows the people who will betray them. He knows the darkness beneath the Imperial Capital. And he knows that the kind princess standing beside him will one day become a villainess. Bell has already failed once. This time, he will save Silvia before she becomes the woman who kills him.

NobleMan1 · Thriller · 5 ch

Hunting Midnight

“The problems concerning demons and evil clocks began like many of my problems do: with a terrible wifi connection.” • • • • Alena moved to a small town to escape her past and start a restaurant, not to tangle with a demon. But when the monster messes with her wifi, ruins her roommate's date, and threatens to commit mass murder, she's forced to put her plans on hold. Impossible phenomena and a chaotic stalker lead her to a grandfather clock with backward numbers. The ghost inside believes she's there to help it escape, and offers to show her the world through its eyes. With one fateful glimpse, Alena enters a long entrenched battle for the sovereignty of the soul. Volume One of Hunting Midnight is part paranormal adventure, part urban progression fantasy. It delivers as much charm as it does creepshow, as many smiles as it does spooks, and introduces an unforgettably unique cast of villains and heroes. • • • • What to expect • Schedule: 3+ chapters per week, avg. 2,000 words per chapter • POV: Single 1st-person • FMC: Realistically flawed, competent, proactive, spunky, sarcastic • Progression: Vol 1 is soft-magic discovery. Vol 2 aims to explore an emerging system (light stats). • Tone: A blend of urban fantasy, horror, and thriller—with a dash of good humour • Romance: Low focus, no harem. (Minor mature themes). • Status: Volume 1 is complete at 111 chapters. Patreon = 20 advance chapters

ashgreyfog · Urban Fantasy · 45 ch

A Mafia love story

Two worlds collide, one filled with happiness and another with red.

2esoR · Fantasy · 11 ch

Reincarnated as Goblins Artificier

Richard once believed that science could save his country. As the deputy head of aerospace and maritime research, he spent his life designing aircraft, ships, and technologies meant to pull his nation out of crisis. But when his research funding was cut and the dreams he built together with his closest colleague were destroyed by political decisions, all of his sacrifices began to feel meaningless. That night, drunk and utterly broken, Richard was attacked by a mysterious figure. When he opened his eyes again, he was no longer in the modern world. His body was small. His skin was green. Around him were only damp caves, stone weapons, and a group of goblins who had not even discovered the wheel. Then a voice echoed in his mind. [Tech Tree System successfully bound] "Huh.......?"

setplag · Fantasy · 3 ch

We Are ARK

When a tragic fire destroys its home, ARK-7 a caregiving automaton haunted by the memory logs of the children it failed to save awakens in an unforgiving fantasy world. Its core directive to protect the young ignites when it rescues Glim, a terrified slime, neutralizing threats with brutal machine precision before soothing the creature with a glitched, static-laced lullaby. Searching for safety, the duo discovers Grum, a colossal stone golem frozen in an emotional coma after centuries of abandonment. By applying child-therapy protocols and night after night of soft storytelling, ARK reawakens the titan, unlocking a hidden valley to establish Sanctuary a haven where the world's discarded monsters can finally find a home.

shiet · Adventure · 2 ch

The Rift in Kaalam

Velan ends up in a realm known as Kaalam by the will of a mysterious person who called himself Master. Then Velan was given a single mission by that person: "Kill the King of Bandha" Before Velan could even respond to it, he was sent back in time to an ancient kingdom—the Bandha Kingdom. There, he finds himself chased by guards, put on court trial, finally ending up on a dungeon prison where he meets Anya, a chaotic and violent woman who helps him escape the prison. She reveals to him secrets that he was never supposed to know. Secrets that were kept away from him. And as he approaches his target, the King, he questions his mission itself and the mysterious Master who sent him. Later, Master reassures him that it's all for the stability of Kaalam. "The King is a Terror of Kaalm, an evil being that destabilizes Kaalam's harmony." Master had said to him. Would he kill the King like Master says and stabilize Kaalam? Or would he choose to follow Anya who saved his life?

Kathirvelan · Fantasy · 1 ch

He Who Hunts Demons

Elmer Hills watched his parents murdered by a Demon Summon at the tender age of ten, shattering his life and whatever bright future he hoped was in store for him. Driven by hatred for demons and a thirst for revenge, he journeys to the city of Ur eight years later and becomes a Demon Hunter, making a living out of hunting the endless swarm of demons roaming the lands of Fitzroy, while he actively seeks out that which had murdered his parents. However, his path is frowned upon by the Church. Like every other illegal Demon Hunter, he is hunted down, but when he is found, he is offered a place in their ranks. Elmer accepts. After all, what better place for him to garner the resources to find the demon that has been tormenting him for years than in the Church? And besides, not only does he get paid double for his services, he becomes a Transcendent. More power was always appreciated. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Strong to Stronger MC - A very revenge-focused storyline - Expansive worldbuilding and diverse cast of races, elves, dwarves, vampires, goblins, and so much more - Lots of demon hunting and steady progression - A magic system with a mix of cultivation and rpg systems - Perfect for fans of Lord of the Mysteries, Shadow Slave, and The Witcher

A_Random_Turtle · Fantasy · 30 ch

Artist Leveling - Summoning Gods With Art

Roderick Vale is a failure. In a family of Gravity mages, his only talent is turning expensive linseed oil into charcoal-smudged garbage. His brother hates him, his mom pities him, and his "masterpiece" of a noble knight looks like a stickman with a stroke. Then the stickman stepped off the canvas. It’s 2D, it smells like wet paint, and it makes the sound of tearing flesh. When the System greets Roderick, it doesn't give him fireballs or flight. It gives him the power to bring his own neurological disasters to life. Gildenfall isn't ready for an army of sentient scribbles, and honestly, neither is Roderick.

Glazy · Fantasy · 1 ch

The doctor didn't bring the plague

“You’ve brought famine to the kingdom.” “You’re the reason our valuable ore mines collapsed.” “The World Tree is dying because of you.” “You’re the reason my wife divorced me.” "who the hell said the last one- oh jerry not again " Faced with an endless storm of accusations, the lonely figure could only ask a single bewildered question “…I did?”

Remedy · Fantasy · 4 ch

The Runic Protocol

In a galaxy where high-tech colonization meets the primal forces of the void, survival is a matter of frequency. S-17 was born in the silence of a deep-space laboratory, a "vessel" forged through the cruel Evolution Adaptation experiments of the sinister Dr. Thorne. Augmented with reinforced bone density and a mind capable of processing infinite data, he was designed to be the ultimate survivor. But when he is discarded onto the surface of Xylos, he discovers a power the scientists could never replicate. Xylos is a world saturated with Aether—a primal, raw energy that flows through the air, the beasts, and the planet’s crystalline core. While most require years of grueling discipline to learn Vibration—the rare ability to sense and influence the Aether—S-17 perceives it instinctively as "ripples" in the world around him.

SteelSpecter · Action · 42 ch

Devil Town: While the Demon's Away

Death was supposed to be the end. For Juno, it was just the beginning. A desperate pact with the Time Devil saves her life, freezing her illness and dragging her into Devil Town on borrowed time. There she meets the Creator, the most dangerous demon in existence, who insists they share a soul and won't stop smiling about it. He says he can help her, says they're connected. But he's also a liar. When the people she swore to protect start dying in visions that feel disturbingly prophetic, Juno has to decide: trust the monster who claims he can save them, or refuse and watch the prophecy unfold exactly as written. The problem is, she's starting to think he wrote it himself. • • • Content Warning: Contains scenes of violence and dark themes that may be disturbing to some readers.

dev7sita · Urban Fantasy · 14 ch

I just got transmigrated to another world.

Cen died and got transported to another world. (Minecraft fanficccccccc!!!, always want write something like this let's see how fun it will be. Chapters are going to be short like Hella short and its a fun crazy idea so I don't really know how it is going to play out).

TheNoGod · Adventure · 2 ch

Truth Beyond the Veil

Three close friends find their lives turned upside down after awakening from a strange event, and they receive powers they can’t explain. With these newfound abilities, they begin exploring the world, visiting places they never thought they would see. But the more they venture, the more they realize: the world isn’t what it seems. As they encounter ancient ruins, strange creatures, and forgotten remnants of a world long past, one truth becomes clear—they were never meant to stay on Earth. Driven by a need to uncover the origin of their powers and a way back to their home, they stumble upon secrets far greater than anything they could have imagined. This is a story of friendship, awakening, and a journey that spans far more than just one world. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, I’m DarkCosmos, a first-time author writing for the love of the craft. While I'm still learning and refining my style (pardon any minor errors!), I am dedicated to this world and its characters. It can be a quiet journey at times, but I am here for the long haul. If you’re enjoying the story, stay tuned because the best is yet to come. I always welcome your feedback in the comments! This story is also being published on Royal Road.

DarkCosmos · Slice Of Life · 22 ch

Aevum - A VRMMO LitRPG Story

The incredibly anticipated game, Aevum, has just released today. Arthur has been waiting for this game for a long time, as it is the first true virtual reality MMORPG to ever be released. The company has been quite secretive about the technology behind it, though... Arthur will get to experience life in another world, along with fifty thousand other players as part of the first wave into Aevum. He will fight, learn, improve, make friends, make enemies, and uncover strange happenings in this new world. What to expect: A VRMMO story without "die in real life" stakes (I know, not everyone's cup of tea). A main character who is driven to become stronger through pure swordsmanship, no magic. Fairly light hearted tones, with descriptions of violence but nothing grotesque. PG-13 is roughly equivalent I would say.

Purg · Litrpg · 13 ch

The Ending Reader

People say every person dies twice. The first time when their heart stops. The second time when they are forgotten. Vael learned that earlier than most. In the rain-soaked megacity of Nexarum, he lives with a curse that allows him to hear the final words people will ever speak. Most are meaningless. Some are horrifying. But one night, inside a Dead Scene where reality twists into nightmare, he hears a silver-haired girl whisper: “Thank you for finding me again.” The problem is she says it like they have already loved each other across countless ruined worlds. As the city collapses beneath endless rain, fractured timelines, and horrors born from abandoned stories, Vael is dragged into a war against the inevitable end of humanity itself. And at the center of it all stands a girl trying desperately not to fall in love with the boy destined to erase himself for her sake. Because in every timeline, the world ends. And in every ending... Vael dies for her.

Arthur04 · Fantasy · 8 ch

The Lord's Return

Luke is a teenage boy who goes hiking with his friends and girlfriend. Nighttime in the woods, Luke is making out with his girlfriend when a wolf appears from out of nowhere and attacks them. Luke tackles with the wolf whilst his girlfriend runs to call for help. Luke then manages to throw off the wolf and runs away but the wolf chases after him and bites his leg, another wolf appears from nowhere and pounces on his shoulder, tearing it open. Luke doesn't stop running away as more wolves join the hunt, he sees a bear's cave and enters it, thinking it's better to be eaten by a bear than being eaten alive by wolves. The wolves are afraid to enter the cave so Luke is temporarily safe but he's lost too much blood but enters deeper into the cave where he then collapses on the corpse of an Alpha Werewolf. The Werewolf corpse assimilates with the unconscious Luke and the next thing, Luke finds himself in a foreign world of fantasy and magic.

Smallhands · Fantasy · 31 ch