Raptured from her normal life, Sally finds herself in a new world of fantasy and adventure. There's just one problem - she's undead. Due to an error, she has been split between Monster and Player, crossing the line between the soulless System-created and the people brought here by the mysterious Architect.... more>>

Her flawed awakening comes a little over three weeks late to the game. With no proper Class, she must use her smarts and guts (not literally) to level up and best the onslaught of Player Parties who see her as nothing more than experience gain and bounty to plunder (literally).

A spurned Cleric out for revenge. Numerous Parties hunting her down. The Adventuring Guild tethering the System in place. All obstacles determined to put her back in the ground. Gathering her own Party of the glitched and the rebellious, she intends to break the System down piece by piece until she can demand answers from the Architect themself. <<less

After a tragic death at the hands of his bathroom tile, an MMA fighter finds himself in front of an eldritch God looking for an (unwilling) schmuck to steal from one of the most dangerous beings in the Marvel Universe-- the Pheonix...... more>>

Poor Axel is not doomed, however. He was granted the powers of one of his favorite game characters-- Dante Sparda...but the god never specified which version.

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Few warnings going in.
1. He will start out weak and become substantially stronger over the course of 100 chapters or so. If that doesn't jive with you, I suppose this is not your story.
2. He makes mistakes--as do all reasonable protagonists.
3. He is NOT Dante. He may dress and look like him, but he is not.
4. He's not a good person on most days. <<less

Kyle woke up in a land of fantasy and magitech. The usual 'I died and woke up' bullshit, skip all that.
Except he used to be a crime lord, and society here is missing that extra kick.
Chapters come every other day.
Patreon is currently 40 chapters ahead. ... more>>

This is the [IMAGE] Version. Text Version will be launched in another series. <<less

Ah! Aythryn City. Truly a mess of neon and trash all supporting the psychopaths that live here. Desire is the name of the game in... more>> such a bright place, as anyone on the streets can verify. Whether it be the gangs roaming the streets, the corpo rats in their tall towers, or the people just trying to get by; everyone wants something. And hey! I'm all for that. I'm no different, after all. <<less

Amidst the horrific ruins of Glory City, besieged by a malevolent Demon Beast Horde, young Nie Li is engulfed by the ashes of despair and... more>> the anguish of losing everyone he holds dear, including his courageous father, tender mother, and his best friend, Lu Piao. At the brink of his own demise, a mystical status window emerges, not to herald doom, but to offer a precarious hope – an opportunity to rewind time back three years, before the horrors unleashed. With a second chance dangling precariously before him and a mysterious system as his only ally, can Nie Li accumulate enough power to alter destinies, safeguard his loved ones, and avert the catastrophic fall of Glory City? Dive into a tale intertwined with power, loss, and the complex choices within a destiny yet to be sculpted. <<less

Echo thought he had the perfect fresh start. Offered reincarnation into a world of swords and magic. Able to grow stronger by going on adventures. One quest gone wrong changed all of that. Lured into a trap by a sadistic, mad mage. Collapsing on the brink of death, he is captured. Subjected to the power of an artifact, reborn as a monster in human flesh. Killing other monsters, consuming their hearts, evolving - growing stronger from every foe devoured. Strong enough to survive. To get revenge. To devour even more.... more>>

What to Expect:
- Gradual Start: Chapters 1-9 develop the world / characters / rules of the System.
- Rapid Evolution: Chapter 10 and onward the story gets much darker as Echo evolves.
- Custom System: LitRPG with occasional stat screens + Power-Stealing for rapid growth.
- Romance Elements: There's an MC and Side Character straight romance. LGBTQ+ representation is present. All sexual content is strictly 'fade to black'. Nothing explicit.
- Point-of-View Swaps: The story is primarily told from Echo's POV, but there are well-marked breaks to pivot to his party, side-characters, and villains.

Release Schedule:
- Released daily at 7:00 am PST (8:00 am MST / 9:00 am CST / 10:00 am EST / 3:00 pm GMT / 2:00 am AEDT / 8:30 pm IST / 12:00 am JST / 12:00 pm BRT)
- Read 10 chapters ahead and get exclusive Extra Chapters on my Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/SerasStreams)

This is only posted here on ScribbleHub, Royal Road, and my Patreon (all under the same username). If you see it anywhere else, it is stolen. Please notify me, and thank you!

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SerasStreams <<less

It is nice of the Mandrago family to help Emily develop the skills to kill them all.... more>>

When Emily Coldstone discovers the lightning gem in the smouldering ruins of a crashed airship, her own fate, along with that of those she loves and those she hates, is sealed. Experimenting with the gem’s powers, Emily is awakened as a Mage and finds herself inducted into a secret world of magic by a mysterious entity, who sets her a task that will take her from the slums of her birth to war in the far reaches of space.

For Emily is far more powerful than anyone could have imagined. Not only is Emily a Mage, she is a Mechanic; her talents combining to create a Technomancer, a being capable of building herself an indestructible body, an army of spell-flinging robots, and her very own time machine.

The universe will know her wrath!
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What to expect:

-A steampunk era starter planet with a secret magic society

-A main character who will be broken down and rebuilt into a magical cyborg killing machine

-A dash of physics

-A squeeze of magic

-A sprinkling of girl's love

-And eventual space pirates!

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Cover art by @Jeroosama on Instagram. I do own the commercial rights.
Posted here and on RoyalRoad.
Uploading two chapters a day for a few weeks, then two a week. <<less

The world of Gods is calling.... more>>

The land of Maladoneae was built on the back of Faith. Only through worship and putting your life on the line for the Gods could you hold power in your hands, earn Blessings and Level up.

But things weren't so simple for everyone.

Leonidas had no Faith in the Gods.

Sitting on his knees, being forced to dig up and move his own mother's grave, unable to afford the land, his hearts burned with a fiery hatred for the world.

He just needed one chance, just one lucky opportunity in this wholly unlucky life of his, just a single fleeting strand of hope...

Unfortunately, such lucky opportunities didn't come without a price.

To be a Fallen Apostle in the Era of Gods was to be an enemy of the world.

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What to expect?

> Chapter everyday
>The Fallen Apostle world is one where Apostles are the servants of Gods. They complete missions to earn Blessings and Blessings allow them to Level up. There are no stats, so it's more gamelit than litrpg
>There will be small harem. I've already written almost 500k words of this story and to this point, there are only two loves interests, so, obviously, not every mentioned woman just throws themselves at the mc, nor does he chase them all. They are fleshed out, and three-dimensional, though I am, of course, biased.
>This novel will touch upon some dark themes, though not gratuitously
>Expect an intelligent, though sometimes immature mc. He does start the story in his very late teens, so I believe this is age appropriate. <<less

As everyone's attention shifted to the clock, its hands inching towards 12, a sudden and unexpected darkness swept over the room. A strange, otherworldly voice echoed through the engulfing shadows, "This will be fun."... more>>

And in that moment, everything changed.

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"Let's see, for you... what about a game of chess?" the skeleton proposed, its voice a strange blend of ageless wisdom and playful mischief.

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"The world is filled with uncertainties and choices," the skeleton began, its voice echoing softly in the void. "They intertwine in a beautiful, complex way – not entirely random, but not predetermined either. You're not completely free, yet not entirely a prisoner. To simplify... or perhaps complicate things, I'm setting you humans in a game. A vast game, by your standards. The 'why' of this game is for you to uncover, as is its objective."

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“You’ve pondered it, but the true scope of this Game is beyond your wildest imagination…” A brief pause punctuated its point, “You are simply too limited in your current state to grasp its magnitude,” it continued. “No matter what strategy you devise, what concept you conjure, or what combination you dream up, anything within the realm of human creation or conception, even with your stats boosted a thousandfold, will not even remotely approach the complexity of the Game.”

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"Your efforts may finally prove beneficial, Alice," her mother continued, her tone shifting as she broached a subject heavy with implications. "We have received an offer of marriage on your behalf. Richard, the Count's second son, has shown interest."

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In the quiet, she schemed, her influence extending unseen through whispered words and carefully planted ideas. Her musings occasionally ventured to whether it was sight that rendered others so blissfully unaware of the deeper currents of life, or if she, endowed with an extraordinary mind amidst her physical limitations, was an anomaly in a world too shallow to fathom her depths.

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Maybe, just maybe, her times of boredom were over.

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Did the fact he didn't fight on the front lines mean he was a coward? The reality was he really wished he could. How could he not crave the adrenaline of wielding superhuman strength, of shouting as he faced insurmountable odds? He wished he had magic, he wished he could level up and be respected by friends and foes alike. He wished for it a lot. Fuck, he wished he still had his other eye and his arm. But reality was cruel; he was dealt a bad hand and had to make the most of it. He made his choices, his sacrifices, for the best outcome.

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What's in store with “A Tale of Fate, Choices & Summons, Vol. 1: The Summoner’s Gambit"?

-Heavy on game elements and progression.
-A slow burn with precise conciseness throughout the story.
-Multiple POVs with two main characters.
-A new concept for a necromancer... sorry, an undead summoner like you've never seen!
-Laughs, because who doesn't need a giggle?
-Characters that grow on you, literally.
-Enlightenment typical of the wuxia-style.
-Kingdom management.

*Updates each two days, with chapters of 2000+ words.
*For extra chapters check out patreon.com/Wavequill <<less

Check out my Patreon for advance chapters! https://www.patreon.com/thetaibot... more>>

“I’m alive...again?”

Adam died and was brought into a fantasy world. Then he died again, and has been reborn into a new (?) fantasy world. His life, as before, is in the hands of the dice. Come and join Adam as he rolls his way in and out of trouble. 

The story has a very slow pace, and has elements of really light hearted, wholesome stuff, and really dark, gruesome stuff. 

Sequel/Reboot of Beyond Average. You don't need to read Beyond Average, but it will explain a lot about Adam. <<less

In the enchanting realms of Amathera, where magic thrives, and ancient races roam, SJ finds herself reborn as a Fae—a race of ethereal beauty and innate powers. But her new beginning comes with a twist: She's decided to be an Assassin, a role different from her life as a Forensic Accountant—or is it?... more>>

Guided by a snarky and sarcastic AI embedded in her subconscious, SJ must navigate the complexities of her newfound existence. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and mastery of her abilities, she encounters a world teeming with Orcs, Dwarves, Elves, Gnolls, and other fantastical creatures, and Bob!

In a landscape where friendships are made, and reputation counts, SJ must learn to trust her instincts and embrace her inner strength. But with every new life, not everything always goes to plan.

Join SJ on an epic quest filled with magic, mystery, and unexpected alliances in this captivating tale of reincarnation and redemption.

I hope you enjoy the world I created in Amathera for SJ and Dave. Please shout out and let me know your thoughts. I write for fun as I have stories I want to tell, and if someone reads them along with me and enjoys them, all the better. <<less

In the multiverse, control is an illusion.... more>>

Cal Run, a skilled agent of the Anu’aris Theocracy, finds himself trapped in a mysterious world of magic and monsters.

Introduced to integrated space by a surprisingly familiar and potentially defective system guidance protocol, Cal and his companion, Temp, must face the call of both modern and ancient power as they pave their path to survival with blood and gusto.

Oh yeah, and Temp is a chair.

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*Readers can expect*

- Weak to very strong progression (with both cultivation and system growth elements)

- Complex, flawed characters who make mistakes and grow throughout the long story (often making hypotheses that are later disproven)

- A balance of action, worldbuilding, mystery, and eventually crafting (MC sucks at engineering, but loves it)

- Vast universe with conflict, threats, and world building.

- Many tropes, some subverted

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*Current Schedule*
Also releasing on RR, will post 2x daily until we catch up, then chapters daily, 7x a week <<less

An unfortunate guy found himself stranded inside a forest with a questionable system that turned his gender upside down. He will have to scavenge and survive in this hostile place, meeting many enemies and few friends. He will have to navigate a Cultivation Society that either hates(Kills) or wants to 'contract' Beasts.... more>>

Will he find his place in this world or will he become someone's pet? Will his system help him Evolve into Divine Beasts? Or will he change into a Human to explore this world?
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I'm new to this kind of thing, so any advice or criticism would be welcome. (Especially grammar, I can get most words right, but I can't hear where to put ',' or how to separate sentences nicely.)

I have searched the web for any image that could properly portray our protagonist while keeping it free. I have found a very nice picture that was close to what I was going for, but it IS AI-generated and I have no idea how copyright works. I do not own that image, I have simply searched for a free picture describing her features and found this... if you are the owner of this picture, please write me a message and I will take it down as soon as possible. (The Image is temporary and I will commission an artist later for a more accurate depiction~)

Disclaimers:
I'm not a native English speaker so expect to cringe a lot.
This story will mostly focus on fights, Evolutions, bloodlines, etc.
There will be romance and snu-snu, but don't expect it any time soon. (He is a beast after all. And I still don't know how to tackle Yuri stuff...)
Don't expect the protagonist to drag his modern knowledge into this world, it will stay somewhat classic Xianxia.
This is/will be a slow story! If you are looking for constant action, you are in the wrong place. There will be action, but not as much as action-only focused stories.
1st. Edit: This story's Main Romance is Yuri only, other characters will get their romance in the background, but won't be much touched upon.
2nd. Edit: Until chapter 10 it will be very chaotic when it comes to the gender bender, after the 10th chapter it's solid, I didn't know how to do this properly since I'm not quite that skilled to make it more appealing.
(Insert something that I forgot, since whenever you start something there is always something you have forgotten...) <<less

The map is on your skin and the hunt is on.
Kaleb wakes up in a mysterious world of magic and monsters with a new tattoo that he doesn't remember getting. A sadistic and wise cracking system tells him that he's one of 10,000 people who have been transported to Celestia. The catch? They each have a piece of a map on their skin and some very powerful people are vying to collect those pieces.
He'll face monsters and cultists alike as he has to fight for his right to not be skinned alive in a world full of people who desperately want to do just that. The only way to ensure his safety, is... more>> to gain power.

<Welcome players, to Celestia!
You are the newest residents of this little slice of heaven, lucky you.
This is a world filled with peoples of all races, monsters, magic and even the odd dragon or two.
How great does that sound? It’s literally every nerd’s dream come true right?
So, what’s the catch?
You’re being hunted!
That’s right folks, all 10,000 of you have been gifted a brand-new tattoo, completely free of charge. Each tattoo is a wholly unique and different part of a map. The Celestial Map to be precise, not that I expect you to know what that means.
Our prestigious hunters are oh so very eager to put that map back together again, piece by agonising piece.
They see you when you’re sleeping. They know when you’re awake. They want to skin you all alive so run or you’ll get flayed!
The map is on your skin and starting now, the hunt is on.
Good look out there, players. We hope you enjoy your stay in the idyllic and welcoming world of Celestia.>
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Chapter releases Monday-Friday / Patreon is 10 chapters ahead and any donations are greatly appreciated.
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Please note: I am English and this story is written in British English so there will be less of the letter Z and more of the letter U. <<less

I don't know how I came to be here. I vaguely remember being on a battlefield shrouded in smoke, with deafening sounds of artillery fire, bullets whizzing wildly by my ears, and my comrades falling one after another... Suddenly, a violent explosion struck, and I lost consciousness in an instant.... more>>

 

When I woke up again, I found myself in a completely unfamiliar world, a world belonging to monsters. The inhabitants here call themselves the Undying Race, and my grandfather is the patriarch of our clan. I learned many skills here and quickly grew into the clan's finest warrior. On the day of my training completion, I embarked on my first mission, marking the beginning of an incredible and wondrous journey.

 

However, when I finally reached the end after enduring countless hardships, I suddenly discovered that everything was a lie... <<less

Summary: ... more>>

Deek has never had success with the ladies. He’s poor, overweight, and generally unliked. Feeling like a burden on his mother, with his life going nowhere, he spends his days playing video games. However, when a mysterious game ends up in his bag, he is teleported to another world. The only way for a talentless slob like him to get by is to venture into dangerous dungeons for fame and money. Regrettably, Deek always preferred to play support roles, and in this case he picked White Mage. In a world with slavery, where he can purchase beautiful and powerful women as his allies, this might actually work.

Tags: Isekai, Slice-of-life, RPG, Weak-Protagonist, Comedy, Harem, Large-Harem, Slavery, Romance, Animalgirls, Monstergirls, Dungeons, Drama, Erotica, Growing-protagonist

This is a slow-burning story with small chapters that are released daily. It is a wish-fulfillment story with over 1000 chapters, and 16 volumes and counting. The story has a strong worldbuilding element and characterization, but this takes a long time to develop. This is not a story where everyone gets their arc by the end of Volume 1. As for sex scenes, there are no rapes scenes. The women are usually the aggressors. They are also 100% optional/skippable and detached from the main story. The entire story is available on my website whatsawhizzerwebnovels.com. Members get access to every chapter, including images. This include portraits of every girl, erotica from every scene, and other art. It is also sold on Amazon. <<less

We all want to believe we are heroes of our own story - unless we want to be the villain, of course.... more>>

At the end of everything, the Final Reaper decided he hadn’t been a hero. Driven by a desire to right the wrongs he was subjected to, he killed everyone who wronged him or his people - which turned out to be everyone that wasn’t killed by someone else first. He'd won - but it was a hollow victory.

Eventually, Order’s Voice found a way out. If the only existing being would agree to give up most of his power, the Voice could reset the multiverse to an earlier time with a few minor changes. Of course, the Voice couldn't ask it that way. It could only ask if the Final Reaper was willing to start over from when Earth was first brought into Order.

It was an easy decision, and yet it wasn’t. Was he willing to go through eons of pain again to not be alone?

Yes. In a heartbeat.

Not that his heart beat anymore. Now it would. Perhaps he could even be a hero, this time.

When he landed in his old body - more or less - on Earth, the Final Reaper once again became Thomas. He was both and neither. He needed a new name for a new life.

Serenity.

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While this is technically a System Apocalypse story, it's a System Apocalypse that is designed to have a large percentage of the population survive and prosper. There are a lot of problems that come with the appearance of the Voice, and it's entirely possible to lose. Earth has some special opportunities, but also special challenges.

The first time around, Earth won the first round and lost the second. Serenity has ten years from when the Voice arrives to prevent that from happening. It will be a group effort; Serenity can't win alone - which is difficult for someone who's been alone for as long as he has.

Of course, that's only his second priority.

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Updates Daily
Also available on RoyalRoad: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/44593/after-the-end-serenity
If that's not enough, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61140045

A note on the nonhuman lead tag: He isn't human, and hasn't been human for a very, very long time (or maybe not long at all, depending on how you count it). He still thinks of himself as human, either way.

The content warnings are mostly to give me room to write; this fiction is not intended to be edgy, but once in a while a character will swear or someone will get seriously injured.

The cover image is a Chandra/Hubble composite image of VV 340 / Arp 302 / UGC 9618. While we're not going to space itself any time soon in the story, people from elsewhere are coming to Earth and Serenity will visit other planets. Plus, I like space imagery. <<less

Frost is a healer and must use her wits, modern knowledge of medicine and challenge her moral compass in order to survive this world of Eldritch entities born from emotions, folklore, fairy tales, concepts and despair.... more>>

She was no more than an ordinary man who fell into an unordinary circumstance. Suddenly appearing in a place called the Nexus in a different world from Earth had left him... er... HER curious about what this newfound world is all about.

A world of swords, kingdoms and dungeons? Yep.
Of races that were thought to be found only in fiction? Oh yeah.
Of technologies that far surpass anything seen on Earth? Huh? isn't that a bit much? At least they're limited.
And of magic that blatantly violates the laws of physics!? Yeah... physics don't apply here.

But her curiosity ended up costing her before she had learned much of the world of Elysia, and she was betrayed by a person she was led to believe she could trust the most.

Come join Frost as she tackles Eldritch entities in a strange world far from home. However, this world may be a lot more closer to home than she realizes.

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< Judgement in Progress >

The ‘Blessing of the Nexus’, which she had come to call the ‘System’, displayed these words before her wilting eyes.

“Judge… ment... I… I came from… Earth… Transported here… turned into… a girl… and now… I’m being… Judged…?

< Decision of One Thousand Juries Pending >
< Awaiting Verdict >

“… If… my only… wrong… is living… then I’d rather… be wrong… to the very end!”

When the black forest fused with the darkness behind her eyelids –
– A message appeared.

////////< WARNING >////////

< THE AMALGAM’S AWAKENING EVENT HAS BEGUN >

< PARADISE LOST >
< THE ARBITER’S TRUMPET CAN NO LONGER BE HEARD >

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The Discord Server is currently 2 chapters ahead! Come join and get 2 chapters ahead of the main release!
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MANGA for Chapter 1: https://imgur.com/a/ck10Hk4
ImpulseWorks Training Manual (For those that really want a reason to read this story. Spoilers ahead): https://imgur.com/a/Fh8fZMq <<less

For all his life, Ceasar had been known as the mule for his inability to level up or gain stats...... more>>

Then, one night in the library, he discovers an alternative way of leveling up... <<less

A story following a young hunter named Jay. He has grown up in a world where dungeons, monsters, and humans with leveling systems are a cultural norm. At the age of 20, he awakens a skill that allows him to steal the abilities of monsters. While others are stuck with a specific skill set, he continues to grow stronger after every battle.... more>>

Follow Jay's journey as he learns more about his unique situation in a world that's grown blind to the real dangers of modern-day dungeon diving. 

What to expect:

-Weak To Strong Male MC
-Fast Leveling + Rare Magical Items
-Stats + Hidden Abilities + LitRPG System
-Explosions, Monsters, & Epic Battles

[Daily uploads, a minimum of 7 chapters per week.] <<less

Lin Fei, who had mediocre martial arts talent, unexpectedly acquired a martial arts system. All of his martial arts skills could be self-cultivated. ... more>>

"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has increased by 50% due to its observation of the 'Long Whale Under the Moon' diagram, which enabled it to comprehend the essence of the technique."

Despite not putting in much effort, Lin Fei's martial arts skills were too diligent...

I am also posting this story on Royal Road. Here is the link to my profile:https://www.royalroad.com/profile/303843

My Ko-fi and Patreon provide more chapters.
https://ko-fi.com/bandefry
https://www.patreon.com/righteousegg <<less

After dying in the apocalypse brought about by higher beings, Celia is given another chance at life. And with a nifty System too! (GL, or Girls Love/Yuri Novel.)... more>>

Volume One: Finished.

Volume Two: Finished.

Volume Three: Finished.

Volume Four: Finished.

Volume Five: Not finished.

Volume Six: Not finished.

Volume Seven: Not finished.

Volume Eight: Not finished.

Volume Nine: Not finished.

Volume Ten: Not finished.

(Daily chapter uploads on Patreon. Check first chapter for links to Amazon and Patreon, thanks!) <<less

Mark was suddenly chosen by a system. He received a unique skill that will allow him to explore his own personal dungeon. After a year, he will be transmigrated to another world.... more>>

Author's Note:
=English is my second language so sorry for any grammar lapses.
=Constructive criticisms are welcome.
=One chapter a day at around 10:00 P.M. EST
=Starting Chapter 11, every chapter will be at least 1k words per chapter.
=This story is also posted on Royal Road.
=Please check out my Patreon. You can read up to 40 advance chapters! <<less

BOOK 1 IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTFHK2HR... more>>

Blake never expected to meet beautiful women while studying archaeology — let alone a stunning Valkyrie.

Dying was a bit of a bummer, but the chance to see Asgard with his own eyes was well worth it. Blake found himself one of the few, modern mortals found worthy of Valhalla, earning him the interest of the gorgeous battle maidens.

But there's no time for feasting! Loki has broken free from his ancient prison, and Ragnarok is about to begin! Now, Blake will have to adapt to the brutal culture he studied and level up to survive the Twilight of the Gods.
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What to expect:

-Slow burn romance (ftb, not explicit)

-High stakes.

-References to history and mythology, Norse culture (not 100% accurate, but lots of geeky references).

-Brutal violence, torture, some gore.

-The Norse can be mean sometimes, but the mood between the MC and his lovers is supportive.

-Some negative elements that were part of ancient history, such as slavery, etc.

Don't forget to check out my Patreon for advanced chapters: https://www.patreon.com/TimSteinerBooks <<less

Nothing could be worse than being trapped in an urban office hellscape...... more>>

Well, except being trapped in a 'system' governed, jungle hellscape instead.

See... Calvin lived an incredibly average life. He worked at a lifestyle app company as their Senior project manager, and while the pay was nice and it had great benefits, it was a mind-numbing adventure in mediocrity. On the plus side, he got to work with his amazing best friend Amy, and went home every night to his adorable pup Freya.

Well... he did, until a 'system seed' spawned in local space and ripped him, Amy, and Freya, from their regular lives and thrust them straight into the 'System Tutorial'.

In a reality shaped by nanites, where magic is real, power is measured in levels, and slaying monsters before breakfast is just a fact of life, Calvin has one simple goal...

He and his group must learn the rules of this new system to survive the tutorial and gain power at all costs because whatever nightmare awaits them on the other side might be much, much worse than they could imagine. <<less