Alan is the most average a person could be. There is only one thing that sets him apart from most people: he invests heavily in playing the extremely detailed RPG game, Aetheria. It wasn't quite creatively named, or well-marketed, but it was an unparalleled experience. The characters were so well-developed and the art so beautiful that it was said one could even play it as a dating sim or a sandbox game.... more>>

However, Alan only cared about one thing: finishing the game's exploration, PVP, and dungeon-crawling content to its' utmost. If there was one disappointment, it was that, regardless of how strong one became, the world of Aetheria always met a somber bad ending.

Upon finishing his hundredth run through of the game's built-in bad ending, something happened that changed his life forever.

Before he knew it, he had woken up in the body of the game's worst, and simultaneously weakest villain character, with a floating screen in front of his eyes:

[Achieve this world's 'good ending', or die alongside it.]

"AT LEAST GIVE ME A GOOD CHARACTER, GOD DAMN IT!!!' <<less

With Lucia and Zadale at war, Alric and his team are sent deep into Zadale to unravel a conspiracy buried beneath its cobbled streets. But beneath the clash of swords and the echo of war drums lies a darker battlefield, one of politics, shifting alliances, and invisible hands steering entire kingdoms toward ruin.... more>>

What begins as a mission for answers soon spirals into a labyrinth of betrayal, bloodshed, and power plays, each more treacherous than the last. In the shadows, masks fall and secrets surface, revealing a world where loyalty is currency and truth is a weapon more dangerous than any blade.

Because sometimes, it isn’t the truth that kills you.
It’s the lies you bleed for. <<less

After four grueling years of preparation and three crushing attempts, twenty-one-year-old Yashwin Kumar receives his final JEE result: rank 136,726. The number burns itself into his memory as the definitive proof of his failure.... more>>

The phone call from his parents is brutal. His father's voice explodes through the speaker, calling him a "complete disappointment" and a "waste of space." Years of bottled-up resentment finally erupt as Yashwin snaps back, defending choices he never got to make and dreams that were stolen from him in tenth grade when his parents secretly changed his subject selection form.

Alone in his cramped studio apartment that smells of instant noodles and defeat, Yashwin stares up at the old ceiling fan. Its warped blades wobble hypnotically as it turns. He finds himself calculating its weight capacity, wondering if the mounting could handle what he's considering.

The solution seems so simple: drag over his desk chair, find some rope, and take one final step off the edge. No more pressure, no more being a burden, no more failing to meet impossible expectations.

But as his hand reaches for the chair, a moment of clarity strikes. Will he really go through with it? <<less

“I fell asleep after writing my Overlord fanfic. I wake up… married to Senju Tobirama. Could it get any worse? Oh, right. Apparently I’ve inherited... more>> Ainz’s powers.” <<less

In a near-future Los Angeles where magic thrums beneath neon signs and protests fracture the streets, nineteen-year-old Mateo Isaiah King just wants to protect the people he loves. Born with a rare gift for protective magic and carrying the weight of his father’s murder, Mateo’s honey-gold light is a promise he clings to in a world demanding he choose who he can be—and who he can love.... more>>

But when a chance encounter with Cain—a beautiful, dangerous stranger hiding secrets behind an emerald ring—pulls Mateo into a brewing conflict between a hidden organization and the city’s oppressed, everything begins to unravel.

As he struggles with his identity and the secrets he keeps close, Mateo discovers he is the Tyr’Lai’Kai, the long-prophesied wielder of ancient magic meant to protect a world on the brink of collapse. But protection comes at a cost—and balancing who he is with who the world needs him to be may tear him apart <<less

In this post apocalyptic world full of death, danger, and disasters, humanity has been forced to live in large walled off citadels. In the face of overwhelming power, and calamities only the "Pathseekers", those that have been granted a "Path" are to able learn supernatural powers to protect humanity. ... more>>

Liam Mason found himself reincarnated as Lucian Vanarik in a small mining town in the Lotus Citadel, called Backridge as an orphan. 

Life as an orphan is already a fight for survival. But Lucian believed that although hard, life is at least peaceful. That is until he got entangled in the dangerous world of Pathseekers. <<less

When the Gods vanished centuries ago, they left behind nine Divine Orders and powerful Artifacts that bend reality itself. Now, Order Acolytes channel divine magic for society's benefit—collared, controlled, and owned by humans despite their gifts—while the few discovered Artifacts are locked away under strict governmental control.... more>>

When Hearthkeeper Acolyte Wisterly flees her master's home, fate throws her into the path of Mhordredd, a Guild thief whose dazzling charm masks his dangerous past. As their alliance deepens, they uncover the legendary Box of Pathways, an Artifact that promises Wisterly unfathomable power and threatens to reveal centuries of carefully guarded secrets.

Their discovery ignites a deadly pursuit, with ruthless factions racing to rip the Artifact from their hands. As elite Apostate Hunters and Guild assassins close in, Mhordredd and Wisterly uncover a conspiracy reaching the highest echelons of power. Forbidden knowledge threatens to shatter everything they once believed, with two questions blazing like celestial fire: what terrible truth drove the Gods away, and what price must be paid to find them?

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When dimensional tears known as Rifts began swallowing cities, humanity turned to the brave few who could enter and fight back—Riftwalkers. Alan never imagined he’d... more>> become one. But after losing his parents to a Rift, fate handed him a second chance... and something more.
With his childhood friends Levi and Reika, Alan dives into battles far beyond their rank. But as their survival tests their strength, a mysterious trial awaits him—one only he can face.
Monsters, betrayal, divine power, and a destiny tied to something ancient... Alan’s journey isn't just about closing Rifts—it's about uncovering who he truly is.
RIFTWALKER: The Rise of the Successor features strong side characters, emotional sacrifices, and explosive twists that will reshape everything you thought you knew.
( Riftwalker: The Rise of the Successor is an original work by Atharva Srivastava All rights reserved.
Any unauthorized copying, reposting, or adaptation of this content is prohibited.) <<less

Three thousand years ago, the gods and goddesses died, and the world died with them.... more>>

Since that day, no prayer has been answered, no miracle has come. Humanity survives in a broken world filled with ash and silence inside the Citadels. While the outside of the walls had become terriifying world called the Grave Realm.

The world ruled not by light or law, but by fear, monsters, and the powerful few who possess poweerful Relics, which is ancient fragments of divine power left behind by the gods themselves.

Elian is a slum-born outcast. He has no family that he know of, no future, and nothing to his name but desperation.

In a world where strength is the only thing that mattered, there is only one way for someone like him to rise and get live that resembles a human life. By stepping into the Grave plaaces outside the walls where forgotten Relics sleep, and where death waits behind every shadow.

But when Elian is cast into this cursed place, he discovers something no one was meant to find-a dormant Relic unlike any other. A spark of power that shouldn’t exist. A flame that whispers of a long-dead god.

Unknowingly, Elian becomes the bearer of something forbidden and ancient, and also divine.

But power comes with a price, and the deeper he goes, the more he realizes:

The gods may be dead…

…but their secrets are not.

And some are still waiting to be awakened. <<less

What happens when you get stuck in a curse with your nemesis?... more>>

Alister Wyatt is someone who thrives in the shadows with alot of secrets. Among them is his dedication to unraveling the lies of the corrupt and arrogant. Followed by making them face his form of justice.

Clara Austin is the superficial daughter of an influential family with the burden of upholding their reputation and playing the role of pride and joy to perfection. She is willing to do anything to protect her family's dirty secrets, even going against the jerk who thinks he has the upper hand in this situation.

But one mistake. One cursed object. And now they are forced to make a decision. Destroy the other person after making them let their guard down...or set aside their differences, work together to investigate and find a way to be free.

Now as the curse tightens its grip, twisting their minds and enemies circle in the dark, they realize they might not have as much time as they thought.

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Hope you enjoy it. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Stories don’t just belong to the writer—they come alive through the reader.

Thanks ^_^ Take care of yourself. You’re doing better than you think. <<less

Kaien has no last name, no magic, and no clear memories. The only thing he has is a group of orphaned children who depend on him to survive. But when an ancient monster destroys his village, Kaien makes a desperate decision: to unearth the cursed sword everyone fears.... more>>

Thus begins his bond with Ryusatsuga, a blade that feeds on the soul… and the pain of its wielder.

By his side: a warrior with a living grimoire and a past even more painful; a beast child with horns and a wounded soul; and a two-tailed black cat who holds more secrets than meows. Together, they will face monsters, visions, hunters, and truths that hurt more than any physical wound.

But at the heart of this story, there are not just battles or curses:
It is a message for anyone who feels broken. <<less

Eden Fraser followed the advice of 'wiser people' all his life, going through the motions, doing what was expected of him, a piece of him dying each day he spent in the hands of these puppeteers. All of it comes crashing down one day when he finds himself inexplicably transported to a horror movie he finds himself distantly familiar with.... more>>

Fighting with everything he has, Eden manages to survive the ordeal, but Jason Voorhees was only a beginning. Thrown into Dreamland, equipped with a system that looked like it belonged in a video-game, Eden earns power for the first time in his life, and uses it to gain freedom.

But what is power if not control over others? So, when a rogue element like Eden is thrown into the cesspool that is the Nexus, chaos ensues.

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This is a world-hopping fanfiction. Eden, along with other 'Players', will be sent to various mission worlds, always set with a mission to accomplish. This was mainly inspired by works such as Terror Infinity and Ultimate Evolution.

As for the main character, Eden, he is neither hero nor villain, he is someone who places his own interests above all. He is powerful, but expect struggle. Also, since Eden places his own interests above all, he is mainly a loner, so this story will be heavily focused on him. <<less

In the floating city of Lunareth, where magic flows through every stone and the twin moons rule the tides of fate, the throne of Virellia lies empty. Sixteen cycles have passed since the royal heir vanished, and the Crystalline Crown has rejected every claimant.... more>>

Far from the palace, a mysterious girl with no known bloodline begins to hear whispers from the Veil — the force that binds life, death, and magic. Her name is Aeris Valen, and her mismatched eyes mark her as a child of prophecy.

As ancient powers awaken and forgotten enemies stir beneath the surface, Aeris must confront her past, unearth her purpose, and face a destiny woven into the very fabric of the stars.

Magic, mystery, royal conspiracies, and alien beauty await in this epic fantasy saga. <<less

Edit - Earlier I didn't planned to include too much sexual scenes but now the way this story will progress expect some incest, harem and some doki doki sex scenes ... more>>

Shadow in the mist series is actually a What If version of The eminence in shadow .
What if our beloved Cid one day got to realise that all the crap which he spoked in front of alpha when she was healed was actually true.
What If he realised that there actually exists " The Diablos Cult" and it is probably much stronger than he can imagine .
What if Cid stopped being an immature brat and realised his responsibility to fight the cult and officially starts leading the Shadow Garden.
And lastly What If the secret of Cid that he is Shadow gets revealed to some people like His sister , Alexia and finally Rose senpai what would happen then .

Release Schedule - 3 chapters for the first week then 4 chapters from the week and if milestones are achieved i will further upload bonus chapter .
Edit - The first milestone was achieved therefore 3 extra chapters got uploaded
Milestones at 500 (Achieved)
Milestone at 1.2k (Achieved on 6th July)(Bonus chapter will be uploaded in next week i.e., 4 regular chapter + 2 bonus chapters)
Milestone at 2.4k
Milestone at 3.6k
Milestone at 5k
Milestone at 7.5k
Milestone at 10k
and soo on

What you can except is slice of life comedy , action paced combat , strategic planning by Shadow garden , Cid re-encounters with many new and powerful enemies with whom he had fought earlier as a shadow , some R18 scenes and finally jealously of girls and their rivalry

Edit - Loved reading this series .

Consider checking out this too : " The Sixth Regression: I remember Everything "
I am sure you will definitely love it <<less

In a world of endless sky and floating islands, eighteen-year-old Calder Vane sails the clouds aboard his scrappy airship, The Wayward Finch. Merchant by trade, smuggler by necessity, and treasure hunter by passion, Calder lives for the thrill of the unknown. ... more>>

This is a steampunk fantasy full of danger, wonder, and high-flying adventure. <<less

He hadn't ever received anything promising from his fate-but bitter and dark resentment, and when he did get love, the loved ones would be taken away. A boy who's locked himself in his home for years, finally resurfaces with a new hope of healing. But his fate had other plans for him, his new beginning turns into the end of his journey; tragedy with one of it's ever a new surprises. But every ending lays the path to a new start, and the boy finds himself at the line-discerning what is to be his journey. Dark and traitorous is the world beyond him, but will the chains of his past bind him there even in... more>> that place rendering him blind and lost or will he become the guiding light itself.

Follow Seth in the new world, where he's to face species who wield a strange power of magik. The world itself is full of mysteries and what could or should be trusted lays in the hands of the socially inexperienced Seth. <<less

In a world where light and darkness wage a silent war, Elara was a nobody.
Until the day the Void Dragon Seal-a forbidden magic locked away for millennia-awakened inside her.
Now, as the ancient force of Chaos threatens to destroy everything, Elara and her unlikely allies must embark on a quest to find:
🖤 The Dragon Heart
⚔️ The Fatebreak Sword
👑 The Shadow Crown
But every artifact demands a sacrifice. The stronger the magic, the higher the price. Elara soon realizes that to fight the darkness, she might have to become it.
Will she become their savior... or their next destruction?... more>>

💖 In this story, you'll find 💖

Female Protagonist, Forbidden Power, Epic Fantasy Quest, Magic Artifacts, Found Family, Corrupting Influence

✨ Also on Royal Road! ✨

Hi everyone! I'm an author from Vietnam, and this is the English translation of my original work. I've used AI to help with the translation, so please be gentle if you spot any awkward phrasing! All constructive feedback is welcome. Thanks for reading! <<less

In a world where mana nodes inherently decode spells, acting as the pre-built magical processors of all mages, Zephyr awakens with just a single node, putting him at a disadvantage.... more>>

Unconcerned with fame or glory, he initially shrugs off this profound limitation, even dismissing his father's final and seemingly useless gift. But when a relentless spiral of uncontrollable events threatens his very existence, Zephyr has to figure out a way to utilize his inherited legacy.

His survival now depends on understanding the fundamental nature of mana nodes and how they tick in a world that takes the process for granted. 

His method of conscious processing pushes the boundaries of conventional magic and draws the attention of formidable world powers and ancient noble houses. As Zephyr delves deeper, he begins to uncover disturbing truths about their world and the very origins of magic itself. 

How would he navigate this treacherous landscape where every discovery could be his last?

What to expect:

- Unique power system that draws inspiration from modern processors.

- Extensive character development and world building.

- No harem

- MC starts out weak and capped. Power is earned.

- Mana cores, mana nodes, spell processing, noble houses, knowledge gatekeeping, great world powers, hidden factions, a touch of sci-fi, multiple worlds, soft kingdom building...

Things to note:

- I've got a mana processor in a magic world is going to be long.

- The start might feel a bit slow as the world, characters, and power system get fleshed out, but things kick into high gear after the first major conflict.

Updates : Daily. (6 chapters a week) <<less

Mae a modern girl wakes up in an ancient timeline and decides to survive the bad situation and build a successful business that will earn... more>> her a lot of money. <<less

In the city of Halveth, memories are powerful and dangerous. Kael, heir to a fading bloodline, holds the Echo Frame — a relic pulsing with... more>> ancient memories. During his Trial of Echoes, a forbidden past awakens inside him, threatening to unravel everything he knows. Now, Kael must face the truths buried in forgotten echoes.
A dark fantasy light novel about memory, trauma, and legacy. <<less

Evan died. But instead of oblivion, he woke up in a world of magic, monsters—and opportunity. Zelliana, a godlike entity, granted his soul a second chance as one of her creations: a Dungeon Master.... more>>

A unique, humanoid being bound to a powerful system, born to shape a dungeon of their own. Room by room. Trap by trap. Creature by creature.

Adventurers enter seeking glory, power, and treasure. Most find only death. Their failure feeds the dungeon. Their loss is Evan’s gain.

Each Dungeon Master is tied to a core attribute—his is Nature.

And for theses beings, there are two paths to power:

Build patiently within their walls, mastering the arcane architecture of a dungeon and feeding on those who challenge them…
Or plunder the outside world and bring its riches home to strengthen their dungeon.
One is slow. The other is dangerous—and fast.

Evan never was the patient type.

He may call himself an explorer. But his kind of exploration usually involves things like:
• “Borrowing” sacred relics from ancient tombs.
• “Collecting” botanical specimens from cursed forests.
• “Studying” artifacts that aren’t technically his.
Call it theft, call it academic curiosity. Evan calls it preparation. For what?

His future. His dream. His dungeon.
A place as dangerous as it is wondrous.
A home shaped by instinct, ambition—and just a bit of kleptomania.

What to expect:

- Dungeonbuilding mechanics and creature creation
- Regular depiction of skills, classes and similar stuff
- Magic and spells
- This is not a traditional dungeon core story with a fixed consciousness plotting levels in a hole <<less

There were ages ago humanity used to be the top of the food chain, the technologies they created were unimaginable, but blinded by the search for power, made a fatal mistake.... more>>

mysterious creatures invaded the world, conventional weapons couldn't kill these monsters.

From night to day, humanity lost space and was dark it began, but in the midst of despair arised the Talents.

People who had powers beyond understanding, these powerful individuals created a fortress, a place where they could protect themselves.

So in the newly created human dominion, they could rise up and live well for over a thousand years, or so they thought. <<less

Seventeen-year-old Joren never asked to be touched by the divine, but when a strange voice pulls him to the long-lost Supernova Portrait, his life changes... more>> forever.
Now marked as an Auspex, one of the rare and dangerous few gifted with godlike powers, Joren is thrown into a world of hunters, hidden guilds, and ancient forces awakening once again. Auspex are feared, exploited, and hunted. Some change the world, others destroy it.
With powers he barely understands and enemies already closing in, Joren must decide what kind of Auspex he will become… before the choice is taken from him.
In a world where power is both a blessing and a curse, one boy’s journey could shift the balance of fate itself. <<less

At the heart of Argenhal’s collapse lies more than war or betrayal—it is memory itself that falters. A pendant forged to hold back the unraveling... more>> of the world now trembles in Elaria’s hands. Every step she takes reveals echoes of past lives, broken seals, and ancient compacts no one remembers signing. The people around her forget what matters most; others remember too much and break under the weight. Memory bleeds through stone, and the Tower itself weeps as the balance fails. Beneath the city, the remnants of a Dream stir—a force bound by sacrifice, longing to rise again. But no redemption comes without cost, and those who carry memory must choose what to preserve… and what to let die. <<less

What will happen when bored gods decided to make Earth, a playground?
The story follows our protagonist, a 26 years old streamer name Shin Ye-jun.After retiring from her mother's birthday's dinner, sees a eyeball covering the night sky and game-like blue message box saying
"You have been chosen as a player".... more>>

[Note :Every New chapter drops at 6pm est] <<less