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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
Eliot, 22, has only one dream: to be normal. Get his degree, keep his amazing girlfriend, and blend into the crowd. But fate-or maybe that weird priest who performed an exorcism on him when he was eight-has other plans. Because Eliot has a secret he doesn't even know himself: he's a magnet for catastrophes. Not just any catastrophes. Everywhere he goes, "perfect" people tend to suffer fatal accidents-absurd, unlikely, and almost comically timed. A slip on the stairs. A forgotten allergy. A thunderstorm that strikes a little too precisely... The worst part? Eliot is convinced he's cursed. He lives in constant fear of the police and crushed by guilt over his clumsiness. What he doesn't know yet is that Karma has a very particular sense of humor. His "victims" are never innocent. A serial killer disguised as the ideal son-in-law, a neighbor with an unspeakable past, a web celebrity with cult-like tactics... Eliot cleans up the city without meaning to-one fall at a time. Between panic attacks, deadly misunderstandings, and criminal law exams, discover the story of the most incompetent-and the most effective-vigilante in history. PS : Just so you know, English isn't my native language, but I'll do my best so you can enjoy my ideas as much as possible :) "I will be posting this story on Royal Road'
TheOneWhoKnowNothing · Thriller · 15 ch
[BISEXUAL PROTAGONIST WITH GL] In a world where people are separated into ability users and unabilitied, Luna Ione is an 18 year old ability user with only one goal: to find her missing siblings. Six years after their disappearance, a chance encounter leads her to two secret organizations. Regret; an organization that uses their abilities for good and wants to resolve things peacefully, led by the heroic and mysterious Blaze Winslow. Crime; a criminal organization that uses their abilities to take revenge on the unabilitied, led by the elusive and mystifying Thorn Shadows. But Blaze and Thorn have a feud that runs deep, and now that Luna has become entangled in it, she's about to find out that the war between Crime and Regret may be more complicated than she could have imagined... Rated Teen+ for violence, mentions of abuse, and depictions of obsessive/toxic one-sided love. Logo with help from @/Meowssey
Lilyflowerv · Urban Fantasy · 38 ch
Some voices are born to be heard. Others are born to be feared. Shelly Halton was never given the chance to be ordinary. Born into a noble family, her existence became a secret that even her own blood feared to expose. But beneath the whispers, the shame, and the doors closed against her lies something far more unsettling than her appearance. Something that should have remained forgotten. In a world where a single voice can change everything, Shelly will discover that being silenced and being powerless are not the same thing. Meanwhile, in the kingdom of Eclastare, a young noblewoman named Sophia finds herself drawn to something she cannot quite explain. Singing has always been a part of her life, but there are moments when her own voice feels strangely unfamiliar—as though it carries something she has yet to understand. Two girls, each with a voice of her own. Two lives moving toward a future neither can fully see. But the world is not kind to those who are different, and power rarely comes without a price. As secrets linger beneath the surface and the boundaries between fear, freedom, and ambition begin to blur, their paths will lead toward a conflict neither can simply sing or command her way out of. Because when the world refuses to listen, what is left for those who were born with voices that should never have existed?
Jenny301 · Action · 7 ch
The world ended while I was hungover… and dressed as a magical girl. It's not exactly how I planned to start my day. One minute I was waking up next to a bonfire with my friends, the next, everything, my home, my town, all of it, gone. Flattened. Stripped. Replaced with dirt and stone like it never existed. Then came the message, Earth had been claimed and harvested due to an error in paperwork. And the survivors? We were given a choice: Enter a massive, AI-controlled dungeon… or stay behind and figure out how long we could last with nothing left. I didn’t have supplies, didn’t have a plan, didn’t even have proper clothes, but I wasn’t about to sit around and starve so, I started walking. Now I’ve got my friends behind me, a horse that refuses to leave my side, and a countdown to get to the nearest entrance. I don’t know what’s waiting for us down there, but I do know one thing... If I’m going to survive the end of the world, I’m apparently doing it in heels. (Gonna be straight up with everyone, if you are familiar with the DCC novels then you should know what to generally expect. No, Carl and Donut will not make an appearance, this story happens at the same time and the dungeon is a big place. I am attempting to stay within the cannon though. Also, there will be a gender transformation, but it won’t happen until the start of the 3rd floor. However, that doesn't mean that the AI isn’t going to be trying to push the MC into it, after all, the AI finds the idea funny... Also, I hope this series inspires anyone who enjoys it and isn’t familiar with Dungeon Crawler Carl to pick up the first book and give it a try. Finally, a message to Matt Dinniman. I apologize in advance. At the very least, I hope if you ever come across this story it is weird enough for you.) (Credit where credit is due, the character design for the cover is by the talented Marudochi) (This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road)
PrincessArylin · Fanfiction · 26 ch
Luis wakes up aboard an interstellar colony ship, suddenly bound to the Best Commander System. When he complains he has no crew, the system reveals he can summon players from Earth. Eager to begin, Luis is told he must first reach the command center to take control and that the ship is already overrun by swarms of deadly alien insects. His command journey starts with a fight for survival.
JJA_Lightzero · Sci Fi · 31 ch
In a world where Superheroes are worshiped as gods and managed by ruthless corporations, 17-year-old Owen Frey has only one ambition: to remain invisible. Asthmatic, cynical, and an absolute coward, he knows that getting mixed up in Super business is the fastest way to end up as a red smear on the pavement. But the universe has a twisted sense of humor. Through a disastrous stroke of bad luck, Owen finds himself bound to a strange organic membrane. This unkillable parasite turns out to be the living suit of "Hope" the planet’s greatest hero, who mysteriously vanished. Worse yet: the suit has a brutal survival instinct, possesses uncontrollable strength, and flat-out refuses to leave him alone. Forced to juggle his high school finals, everyday bullying, a hopeless crush on the school's new prodigy, and a divine armor holding him hostage to go beat down criminals, Owen will quickly learn that behind the comic-book smiles lies a bloody, terrifying reality. He never wanted to save the world. Which is just as well he’s already trying to survive his own clothes. "I will be posting this story on Royal Road'
TheOneWhoKnowNothing · Action · 78 ch
Crippled as a child by an attack from the Crimson Flower Society; Lán, the young heir of the Lusé clan discovers the tome of the Azure Palace in his clan's library. This hidden technique allows Lán to make a space inside his own mind. Can a man that can’t use martial arts, recover his family's name, unite the factions of Jianghu, and put an end to the evil of the world with his wits alone? What to expect: - A unique take on Wuxia, Lán's injury is real and permanent. - Slow and methodical faction building - A robust cast of fleshed out allies. NO HAREM - Updates weekly
AzulConVerde · Eastern Fantasy · 27 ch
🌌 The Last Constant In 2187, the world suddenly freezes for 17 seconds. Only Aren, his friends, and a mysterious girl named Lyra remember it. Aren awakens Constant Sight, a power that lets him see and manipulate the laws of physics. As they investigate Reality Drift, they uncover impossible experiments, alternate Earths, and a hidden war over reality itself. But the greatest mystery remains: The person changing the universe's laws is Aren's future self—and he may be trying to save reality rather than destroy it.
Nowahad · Sci Fi · 1 ch
At Skyler High, Leila and Lake are known as the school's two saints. Beautiful. Brilliant. Respectable. Perfect. At least, that's what everyone thinks. In reality, they're foul-mouthed smokers who can fight—and they absolutely can't stand each other. Then one evening, they discover each other's secret. Now they have one rule: Don't expose each other. Simple, right? Not when the entire school already thinks these two saints are destined to be a perfect couple.
Jake501 · Action · 7 ch
Two planets. Seven houses. Zero mercy. Aethelgard is a brutal world of overpowered monsters governed by the Seven Great Houses, where the only way to rise is to violently crush the family above you. When twelve-year-old prodigies Lulu (House Blueyard) and Nie (House Zephyr) trigger an illegal brawl, they are sentenced to a demeaning year of forced labor serving the first family. Stripped of their freedom and bound by an absolute command spell, these two proud rivals must survive under the arrogant thumb of Master Dark. They think we are broken. They have no idea what we are building in the dark.
Jenny301 · Action · 7 ch
Brenda had her future planned. At seventeen, she was already an award-winning pianist with dreams of becoming a professional musician. Then a building collapsed on her. She died. When she opens her eyes, she's no longer on Earth. She's an elf named Averly—a legendary warrior who is supposed to be one of the most powerful people in the kingdom of Elveria. There's just one problem. Brenda doesn't know how to use magic. Now, with thousands of elves expecting their legendary commander to lead them into battle, Brenda must survive a world she knows nothing about while pretending to be someone she isn't. But when she discovers that magic can be understood through the same rhythm, timing, and expression she learned from playing the piano, her new life begins to change. And as she uncovers the truth about the conflict between elves and humans, Brenda begins to suspect that her reincarnation wasn't an accident. She was given a second life. The question is—why?
Jenny301 · Action · 7 ch
Silra, the princess of a galaxy is set on a mission to prepare for an unknown agenda, and discovers something reality breaking… © 2026 [Koby Jamaal]. All Rights Reserved.
KobyJamaal · Sci Fi · 21 ch
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
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
Laurie Tamworth is an ordinary guy. Or so he thinks - but with a missing memory, it’s difficult to tell. He has woken up to find that his world has been integrated into the multiverse, and as a result has been transformed into a fantastical place filled with monsters, loot, quests, and most thrilling of all, magic. There are many unanswered questions: does he have a family? Where are they? Who is the mysterious Galactic Ordinance Directive? And is there a way out of this nightmare? To find answers, Laurie needs to learn to master his magic, how to navigate the politics of the Starting Zone, and how to hold onto his weapons for more than five minutes at a time. Convergence: Eclipse is a LitRPG progression fantasy. You can expect action and adventure, mayhem and magic, and all the classic tropes of high fantasy as seen through the eyes of someone just making it up as they go along.
J.L.Hollingwell · Fantasy · 32 ch
Original ONGOING Portal Fantasy / IsekaiTime LoopUrban FantasyProgressionWar and MilitaryActionMysteryPsychologicalRomanceApocalypseDystopiaFirst ContactGender BenderHigh FantasyMagitechMale LeadMartial ArtsMythosReincarnationSteampunk Warning: This fiction contains: Graphic Violence Profanity Sensitive Content On the empty street, a lone figure walked. A black coat draped over a white shirt, stained in dark, uneven patches that had yet to dry. Black trousers followed the same muted tone, blending him into the night as though he belonged to it more than the world around him. His hair was black, unremarkable at a glance, yet his eyes—sharp, brown, and unwavering—carried a quiet weight. Not exhaustion of the body, but something deeper, something that had settled within him long before this moment. Blood marked his clothes. Fresh enough to glisten faintly beneath the dim light, yet old enough to cling stubbornly, refusing to fade. The road remained silent. No footsteps but his own disturbed the stillness. No distant engines, no whisper of wind—nothing. Only a single street lamp stood above, casting a weak, yellow glow that felt… insufficient, as though it illuminated less than it should, leaving parts of the world just slightly beyond reach. And in that dim light— Something about the scene felt incomplete. Then, without warning, the streetlight flickered. Once. Then twice. Then irregularly, as though something unseen had begun interfering with its rhythm. The shadows shifted with it—but not entirely in sync. A fraction too slow. A fraction too late. As if they were no longer bound perfectly to the objects that cast them. NOTE:- Please only read if you are ready to imagine the extreme gore and all types of mortal cruelty. Also available on Minkly.io in audio form
Phoenixfly_steller · Mystery · 7 ch
The invasion of Earth has already started. The champions return to find the Roslyn research facility infiltrated by hostile humans and aliens alike, and that the AI ARi left to help run the facility was offline... In a desperate race to save their families the champions find themselves fighting on home just as hard as they did in The Ascendancy. When they finally do make it back into the competition hundreds of years had passed while they were on Earth. The landscape is now prowled by massive predatory monsters and some of the original team that was left behind are missing. Join Earth's Champions and some new friends as they fight for Adeya and Earth continue. The series promises more fights, more dinosaurs, new and scary monsters and of course more Kobolds! In a genre built on solo heroes grinding for power, Gavin and Earth's champions once again choose a different path: reincarnating the souls of Earth's dead as spirit-born warriors, building armies instead of going it alone, forging alliances with alien species, and refusing to treat war as a game. But those overseeing the Ascendancy aren't safeguarding peace--they're filtering threats. Culling potential rivals before they can rise. Can Earth's champions survive alien dinosaurs, and a universe that seems to want to crush them? Our only allies, a race that died on Earth before humanity ever took its first steps... Step into the cradle, champion, and find out. THE SECOND CRADLE - A LITRPG ADVENTURE If you haven't had a chance to read the first book yet you can find it here on Novelpedia! Just look for The First Cradle!
JE PAYNE · Litrpg · 44 ch
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 TRINITY DIVIDE SERIES Jarek Donati was an enforcer for the family until he was set up to die while on a job. He relives his own death over and over in his own personal hell loop for over a century, until the very weapon he used on the monster of a man who was meant to kill him sets him free. Now he finds himself in 1920 St. Cloud, Minnesota, during the start of Prohibition. He's got an angel and devil on his shoulder, a Nephilim with perfect balance between grace and damnation. The Trinity Blade transformed him into something both Heaven and Hell want dead. St. Cloud runs on illegal moonshine, demon-possessed mobsters, and church corruption. Jay establishes cover as a private investigator and discovers he arrived at the exact moment both sides waged war over St. Mary's Cathedral and what's hidden beneath it. ———————◊——————— ☩ WHAT TO EXPECT: ☿ † LitRPG with stat progression and ability unlocks ⸸ Weak to Strong (starts Level 1, learns through survival) † Fast-paced noir mystery with frequent combat ⸸ MC + bound companions (angel and demon literally on his shoulders) † Hard magic - wards cost blood, abilities drain health ⸸ 1920s Prohibition setting meets theological horror † Both Heaven and Hell are antagonists ⸸ No harem, slow-burn romance Content Warnings: Violence, theological themes, moral complexity
JE PAYNE · Litrpg · 35 ch