Even the gods will come to fear divine retribution.

Lysette Barenete's life should have ended the night inquisitors annihilated her village. But an act of divine intervention gave her a second chance. Now reborn as a Godslayer, Lysette has a new goal - revenge against those who took everything from her.

To avenge her family, she will first need to gain far more power through study, training, and undertaking missions for her new patron. But her actions quickly attract the attention of allies and enemies alike, all interested in this new Cultivator. With new friends at her side, Lysette will form a faction to challenge the gods themselves.
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Note: This story contains LGBTQ Relationships, Characters, and Themes. This is tagged 'mature', but there will be no explicit sexual content in this work. Reader discretion is still advised. <<less

Synopsis: Stranded on the hell-planet of Arachnea, the last remnants of the human Fleet fight to survive in a world overrun by insectoid monsters and a sentient ecosystem gone mad. It is a war they are destined to lose, as with every century that passes, more of the ancient science lies forgotten, replaced by myth and superstition. ... more>>

That is, until assistant navigator Rene stumbles upon a dormant Divine Engine, mightiest weapon of the ancestor-gods. Now armed with a forgotten power that can move mountains and boil the seas, can he reclaim humanity's rightful place as the masters of Arachnea? Or will this glimpse into the past unearth a deadly secret?

Release Schedule: Two chapters a week at the least. Extra chapters of this story are also available on Royal Road, the link is provided below.
Royal Road link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82984/engines-of-arachnea <<less

When everything in existence suffers a change, or welcomes it, and what is to come has finally come - would it beget with its origination the terror, deathliness, tragedy, torment and devastation? Or would it, by any chance, differ from its authentic nature and reality?... more>>

In the deepest of the first starless dark blue night, its point of origin vastly different from the one where everything 'began'... a beautiful hand reaches to taint the most fearsome. Would its origin bring chaos to it all?
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What are the words that hold the utmost power? What are the thoughts that break it all? Which are those who shine brightest, gloom darker, and explode defiantly against reality who prevail?

Any lifeform of the world, no matter how advanced and evolved; all become subject to terror for the very same ones:

One, afraid of the dark. Two, of the violent forces of Nature. Three, of Injustice.

It's not about having the reason on your side; it's not about having the power to demand for subservience and is not whether one is right or not... It's about taking it all with your own hands!

No darkness is gloom without light to obverse it; no light shines brighter without endless emptiness. But it is only one that is; only that has been; only one that can; that will; that KNOWS.

One little grain of sand can evolve into a dried-up sea; one little animal can become a monster; one sole thought can become reality... But can any of them regress, lose it all, suffer nonsensically, and beget — 'all that exists and there is'?

Would they be willing to? ...Can they do it? ...Do they understand?

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Synopsis for dummies:

Born in a world where every imaginable thing is so advanced even the earth one can step on moves and thinks, met with the pureness of nature at birth, and touched by the unimaginable.

To see the future is for fools. To long for the past is too late. But to see ahead is the only road.

What might be a long and arduous lifelong objective for one can be a simple step for others. What others can't see might be sensed by someone else. And to walk as one never betrays themselves... is glory.

When the bells ring, the heavens change, the world trembles, and a change is called upon... Will there finally be that something that has been missing? What the world had lacked all this long? What... the world deserves? Will a person change that? Will they do it all alone, terribly consumed in coldness and leaving horrors wherever that person walks? Or will there be a returning change that the world has even forgotten for... ever?

Even the smallest of rebellions and uprisings... can be the start of everything.

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I am also publishing this on Royalroad.com.
It currently has 2 volumes completed (100 chapters each) and another incoming. <<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

[#r18] [#Harem] [Do not translate my work you rulate site bastards.]
A man was reborn in the Marvel world as a regular civilian, Alex Wilson, without any special power. He was living away from the bustling city where villains mostly lurked around. But his luck eventually ran out like all those humans who die all the time thanks to those supervillains and Heroes' fights. ... more>>

He got caught up in a fight between Hulk and Abomination, when he went to the city to buy some supplies, resulting in a spinal cord injury. But thanks to the lunatic doctors who performed various tests on him, he found out he had a perfect immunity mutation. But excessive tests killed him in the end.

Once again he woke up in a new body... Peter Parker's body. Now, he has a second chance and power to tilt the balance of power.

Follow this journey as he goes on a revenge rampage and tries his best to make the most out of Peter's intellect and luck with girls. A selfish hero is what he plans to become who will put his own happiness before others and live his life his own way.

But do things always go as planned?

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MC kills villains without any mercy.

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I don't own anything related to Marvel except for my OC
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Cover picture found on Pinterest
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Support Link:-
https://www.patreon.com/XcaliburXc [Read over 20+ advance chapters]
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I am also posting this on Webnovel, Royal Road and Fanfiction sites <<less

"It is said he walked through fire and rain"... more>>

Ramor-Tai monastery is the haven of the Wasteland - the place where heroic Cultivators can hone their skills through meditation and martial tournaments. For decades this place has stood as a bastion of humanity against the storms of war that threaten to engulf what remains of the world, though the Disciples of each Sect have agreed to a strict pact of non-interference with worldly affairs.

So when a man made of steel comes to knock at their doors one morning, he is met with shock and suspicion.

Jade-skinned beauties? Godlike powers? The ability to command the heavens themselves? These common dreams were not the desires of the machine-man. All he cared about was learning, understanding, and harnessing his Qi. All he wanted was an answer to the question: "Do I have a soul?"

His name was XJ-V. This is the tale of his legend.

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Schedule: A chapter every week, unless something happens <<less

William, a bionically enhanced super-soldier, was Earth's last hope against an enigmatic invading force. Engineered for greatness by brilliant scientists, including his own father, he was meant to mature his extraordinary powers in the vastness of space before returning as humanity's protector.... more>>

However, destiny had a different journey in mind. A critical malfunction sent his spacecraft crashing onto the bewildering planet of Xerxes, a land teeming with mythical creatures beyond imagination. Here, William finds himself surrounded by an array of humanoid beasts - from dwarves and elves to goblins and ogres - as well as mythical animals like phoenixes and hippogriffs.

Guided by an advanced AI system with a mind of its own, William begins an enthralling journey of self-discovery into this alien realm. Under the mentorship of Moj Dak, one of Xerxes' legendary wizard guardians, William unlocks his untapped magical talents and forges an unbreakable bond with the mystical world around him.

Yet greater forces are at play. A cruel twist of destiny has made William the unwilling host to General Ja'aduk, a malevolent warlock hungry for power. With catastrophe looming, he must confront the warlocks that plot to bathe Xerxes in apocalyptic darkness and emerge as the magical realm's prophesied savior.

In a land where ancient sorcery and futuristic technology collide, the fate of Xerxes' mythical inhabitants rests on William's shoulders. Will his bionic enhancements and blossoming magical mastery be enough to defeat the warlocks' wrath and cement his destined hero status across this bewildering, beastly planet? <<less

Enter a world full of mind boggling phenomena and mystery. Full of anywhere from dream-like landscapes, to actual dreams and visions that question the observer to whether they were actually windows to other realities. The lines of physical matter and substance, and the intangible and idealistic planes above them, are blurred constantly. ... more>>

We follow a young boy with a genius talent for combat, captured and thrown into slavery after his village was torn by the flames of war. Reminiscent of past glories, the young scoundrel's hot blood betrays him, leading him down a path to unraveling the secrets of the slave town, the gigantic sprawling city of caves where the slaves reside beneath it, and even further below, to where lies the mystery of the world's first ending.

Numerous characters of different factions come into contact with the young boy, as they too grow and change. Experiencing pain, joy, love, grief, suffering and growth, molding them into the characters they decide to be. Whether they force themselves to be a certain way, or whether they reject how the world wishes them to be.

The path to higher power and might, involves metaphysical, abstract, and somewhat occult-like elements.

The world heals after its second end and new beginning. Focusing on energy manipulation, bloodlines, magic and other supernatural mysteries.

Yet in certain areas, there lies the living technology of the previously destroyed era. Whether they be resources of cultivation in the form of nuclear cores, or something more sinister...

Enter first, into the unraveling of the first mystery. <<less

Humanity has surpassed itself.... more>>

Hunger, war, and death; they all have been abolished. Now in their place amongst the stars, with every ailing already solved, humans find themselves colonizing the cosmos for the sake of entertainment and diversion. The Project Tycoon, humanity's greatest initiative, gifts every human a planet for them to control and manage. Their word, their law. Only one truth rings above all else, contribute to humanity's progress!

Now using my knowledge of robotics, quantum communications, and ceaseless funding; I will win this game.

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Project Tycoon is a hard sci-fi story that takes elements from many fictional stories and videogames, plus taking all my wrong engineering knowledge. Expect references to common sci-fi tropes plus mentions from newly published papers. <<less

Disclaimer: Please note that this work is made available on Royal Road and Fictionpress, in addition to its publication here.... more>>

Three years ago, a crack appeared in the sky of the magical world of Nethermere, revealing a portal. From it emerged thousands upon thousands of spaceships belonging to a higher realm civilization, intent on invading this “lower” realm.

However, let's just say that their plan did not end well.

War. All out war! That’s the answer!

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The seventh loop started, and Burn returned back, awakened before the apocalyptic war started, cursing—“This stupid bi—witch!”

After the invasion, Burn decided to march with his army and start a great war across the continent.

However, his march came to a halt when a woman suddenly appeared before him and took her own life while shouting his name. Burn only blinked before realizing he had returned to the time before the war began.

That witch of a woman had reset all his hard work!

"Why? You're wondering if I've trapped you in a time loop?" the witch asked. "It's not just a spell but a curse! Dear Villain, you are now Witchbound!" <<less

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"Let's leave my origins. We both have unspeakable origins. But the problem is I know of your origins. Galan of Taa." John said. Galactus' eyes squinted as John said his real name out loud. He never expected someone totally out of nowhere knew his actual name.... more>>

"Never expected an unknown guy would know my origins. So what of it? I don't think it matters where I came from." Galactus replied.

"It doesn't. You did what you had to do to survive. But the problem is you made a deal with the devil." John replied. Galactus looked at John with more stoic eyes now. He had done many things in the past and he made many bad decisions. He just wasn't sure what John was referring to so he was silent. John seeing that Galactus was silent and refused to speak said

"Black Winter is coming!!"
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When a cinephile and an otaku/weeb travels through dimensions and gets a system which can only be described as overpowered but comes with restrictions. At first he was overjoyed with the system but soon realizes that he is in a very dangerous world where his life was at risk all the time.

Disclaimer : I am not an economist so I might have done some mistakes in the economics section of the story. If you have suggestions to make it better you can leave in the comments.

Warning - The MC won't be OP from the start itself and will grow to a powerful character in due time. The starting feels a bit weird because I am totally new to writing a novel and English is my second language. I don't have an editor so the conversations and descriptions might be little stiff. I am trying to improve.

P.S. This story is based on Marvel multiverse
P.S. 2 The picture is not owned by me <<less

The galaxy teeters on the brink of collapse. An era of decay has begun, marked by an unprecedented concentration of world-ending power. The minions of the four malevolent Chaos Gods rampage across the real universe, monstrous nightmares from the warp unleashing destruction and despair upon countless human worlds.... more>>

But a flicker of hope ignites within the encroaching darkness. A soul from another world, armed with incredible technology, awakens within the resurrected body of the Emperor's thirteenth son, Guilliman. This rekindles the war between humanity and the ruinous Chaos Gods.

Under the banner of the Emperor, countless human heroes rise anew. Blood and fallen comrades will pave the path to mankind's ultimate glory.

**But Guilliman's awakening is met not with cheers, but a blunt reality: humanity is on the verge of extinction.** <<less

This is a story of a lizard growing into a colossal dragon, as well as a history of war between mystical fantasy and technological civilizations, through the perspective of a mighty dragon.... more>>

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What to expect:

A non-human MC story where MC would never become humanoid despite having human-like emotions. He will cultivate and use magic, both. The world building is vast.

Upto chapter 30: Evolution of MC from lizard to more dragon-like but not completely a dragon. He is trying to come out on top of the food chain.

After chapter 30, more dialogues will become part of the story as MC's changes make him able to mimic the language he used to speak.

This story is also being published on Royal Road.

Patreon link:https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=53990969 <<less

In a world where hunters dedicate their lives to eliminating supernatural creatures, our protagonist is eager to join their esteemed ranks. However, his awakening of latent hunter abilities takes an unexpected turn, leaving him with a seemingly useless power. Dismissed as an F rank outcast, Ray Obsidian is determined to defy the odds and strive for greatness. Follow his relentless pursuit as he navigates a world where strength and purpose intertwine.... more>>

Check in for a new chapter every Wednesday! For early release chapters, go to my Patreon: patreon.com/RuyaDuppy <<less

After Damian Knight sacrificed himself to save a woman and her daughter, he gets reincarnated in a parallel Earth with three Perks by an unknown Entity. Using those Perks to help himself and his loved ones grow stronger, he will have to deal with many threats on his journey, whether the ‘Superheroes’ in the light or the Underworld (Crime Syndicate) in the dark. Fortunately, a few key people will help him on his journey, helping him embark on his cultivation's Path in this Universe.... more>>

‘Choices have consequences.’

Disclaimers

-The MC will not get to cultivate right away because he's born in a modern Earth and in a normal family. But thanks to his perks, he will still be able to grow in power until he learn it.

-I'm trying my best to release three chapters every week for my two novels (Either two of this novel and one of the other or the opposite)

-All romantic and sexual relationships in this book will be between consensual adults.

-It will be a small harem.

-There will be some blood-related romantic relationships.

Let’s enjoy this adventure together.

Calm Wanderer <<less

Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon!... more>>

Lumia Emelisse will never leave her home planet. A weak heart made sure of that. She's content with it, unlike her twin brother, Sol, who has spent his life studying the stars. He wants to escape to distant cosmos, but Lumi is fine where she is in her shop... right?
That is until an ancient army takes over the entire planet in seconds, lead by a queen of her darkest nightmares, and she seems to have a vendetta against the Emelisse family specifically. Lumi escapes only through dumb luck, but soon finds herself on the other side of the universe.
Lumi is in an unknown galaxy, surrounded by aliens and fighting a ticking clock to get anyone to listen to her pleas. All she has is a dysfunctional group of smugglers to help her, each caught in their own personal war. Yet, when she learns the Queen has a closer tie to her family than she first realized, she knows Sol will be the one to pay for it. The answer to why leads to a mysterious song calling out from somewhere between the folds of space. It promises a power that could bring an end to these tyrannical monsters, or offer the already powerful queen an undefeatable godhood.
Between criminal organizations, exploding cats, and weapons that change form on a whim, Lumi's only choice might be to follow the music to the very edges of the universe - but how much of herself will she lose along the way? <<less

A poor sod got violently sucked in an ultra-dimensional wound in reality, leading him to his kidnappers, hyper-intelligent, biologically immortal space-faring magical lizard-frogmen things to be turned into a living tool, weapon, and mode of transport all three in one against his will…... more>>

Though his new form was oddly akin to the true form of the Pokémon number 720, Hoopa, in both general appearance and power, let's see how a human-turned-monster of mass destruction fares in this universe of grim darkness and how the universe and its players react to him as he now was an integral part of the Great Game, for the better or the worse.

Everything goes to their respective owner.

It's crossposted on Webnovel, Space Battle, Scribble Hub, and Royal Road. <<less

A morally conflicted hitman in a dystopian alien city struggles to care for his innocent young daughter while carrying out brutal murders for a crime... more>> syndicate, grappling with loss, corruption, and the clash between his dark profession and role as a single father. <<less

In the 26th Century, catastrophic warfare has rendered Terra uninhabitable, driving humankind to the brink of extinction. Spread out wide among the stars, the Interstellar Federation struggles to maintain order. ... more>>

In Saga of the Cosmic Heroes, Ensign Victoria Happ-Schwarzenberger follows her father's footsteps in the Metropolitan Space Navy. She hopes to accomplish great deeds, by protecting and preserving the Federation.

Joining Victoria on her quest for fame is Li Chou, known as the Madame Scarface in the Year 217 Mafia. Her adoptive father, Dong Zhui, is a pirate and ruthless dictator nestled on the fringe of the galaxy. The destinies of these two entwine as they seek to write new history in the Cosmic Era.

But history is most often defined by those seeking social justice, and a steadfast matyr named Alexandra Descartes-Dolz has something to say about this.

The history of the Interstellar Federation is about to be rewritten.
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Additional genre/tag: Space Opera

This story is being serialized on Royalroad - https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/31062/saga-of-the-cosmic-heroes
Cover art originally an art I commissioned by gar32 on twitter - https://twitter.com/gar32drawshit

There will be chapter illustrations I've commissioned throughout the story, and many more will be commissioned as the story goes on. <<less

Queen Sora Ueno has set her sights on expanding humanity’s place in the universe. Therefore, she's sending out scout ships to find habitable planets outside of the Sol system. HMS Odyssey is one such ship. What happens when they find more than they bargained for?... more>>

Sci-fi category for 2nd Tempest Contest.
Art from Wallpapermaiden.com <<less

While sneaking over to Antarctica to visit some penguins over winter break, a green bolt suddenly impaled the protagonist. He was instantly transported into what looked like a palace hall with hundreds of unknown creatures surrounding him. They would all soon find out that they were chosen to represent their species in a battle royale, in which they would become rulers of a realm. Tasked with building a planet from scratch with a limited amount of resources and species available, what ruler will be able to come out on top?... more>>

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Please give it a shot :p I'm a pretty new writer, but I'm proud of this one!

[Updated mostly every Friday!] <<less

When you die, you're supposed to just go to either an afterlife worthy of your exploits or get reincarnated and start all over.
Or you can be like me and volunteer to play hero to save a world!
I even managed to negotiate immortality as a reward, although I have to become a vampire for that, but it's not half bad.... more>>

Glitched skill system?
God devouring artifacts?
Death counts in scientific notation?
What do you mean, I just killed the heroine?
What have I gotten myself into...
I get the feeling I'm playing on impossible difficulty.
Also, why does everyone make such a deal about how I died?
Just because I don't understand the scientific principle at fault, doesn't make it important, right?

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Story also posted on Royal Road. <<less

If Michael Anderle's Witch of the Federation and Rob J Hayes' Eternal War had a hate-child, her name would be Morrigan Emery Clarke.... more>>

In the Claws of Rage follows Morrigan’s journey to her rise from teen girl to Empress of her entire galaxy, for better or for worse, as she recounts her life's story filled with violence, hardship and unbridled rage as the fate of existence held within her crimson claws.

This series will be updated every Saturday.

This series is also available on Amazon and is also free to read if you have Kindle Unlimited

This series will also be published on Royal Road <<less

A young pilot testing an experimental spacecraft unwittingly finds himself in the position of one of Humanity's two designated survivors, a plot to preserve the existence of their race in the annals of time. Earth is doomed, the Sun is fated to die, but the last page has yet to be written in the chronicles of human exploits.... more>>

With only a strange woman, a dog, and a sapient computer, he is thrust into a new reality. In order to survive, they must learn to make use of their limited and shrinking advantages. To thrive they must gain power, be it political, military, or economic, and they need it fast.
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Dead Star Dockyards on Royal Road and Webnovel
Author: cakeonfrosting <<less

Marie McCloud is a woman stuck in a galaxy coming apart under an interstellar war. So used to being pushed around by forces beyond her control, she finds herself caught off-guard when she is put in the pilot seat of an unfamiliar Battlemech and fielded alongside new companions. Is this an opportunity to turn her life around, or is this the first step down the wrong path?... more>>

Battletech and Mechwarrior are not mine, they are the property of Catalyst Game Labs.

Rachel McCloud and the Bristol are creations of James Long.

I am also hosting this series on YouTube, where you get to hear me read it to you alongside some sound effects and music I found on the Internet. So if audio is more your thing, you can find the full playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KokyPoimpGU&list=PLBPKALVoB6iB_cUJhqAzqjdNzva-6R9iu

Or you can go download the audio as a podcast, though you'll be missing out on the music and artwork: https://lucendacier.podbean.com/ <<less