Cedric, a legendary crusader and hero of the holy campaign to reclaim Jerusalem, met his end at the hands of a deadly assassin—a blow struck in the very moment of his triumph.... more>>

But death was not the end.

By what he believes to be divine will, Cedric awakens in a strange, heretical world—a realm where demons hold power, false gods reign, and humanity nearing the edge of destruction.

The land was corrupted, its kingdoms twisted by dark forces and evil rulers, demanding a righteous purge.

With newfound strength and a divine purpose, Cedric rises once more. Blessed by God, he wields power beyond mortal means, ready to crush those who stand in the way of divine order.

“Lord, You brought me here for a reason. I will not fail You.”

Armed with holy conviction and an unyielding will, Cedric embarks on a brutal quest to cleanse this land of its impurity. The righteous will be delivered, the wicked destroyed, and God's glory restored.

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What to expect:

OP Male Lead

NO Harem

Fanatical and Ruthless/Cruel Characters

System elements for MC

VERY slow romance

Darker Themes

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Currently, there are about 150,000 words written and will be uploaded daily. If you wish to read ahead, visit my RR version!

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/111984/equilibrium-bringing-gods-light-to-this-pagan

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Disclaimer: While inspired by Christian themes, this story is a work of fantasy and should not be taken as a theological statement. <<less

One night, one chance, one choice!... more>>

Everything seems normal until monsters emerge everywhere and plunge into into chaos. Some call it the apocalypse, others the end of days. However, for Dean, it's something else entirely. It's a chance to change his fate. He has nothing left to lose, but everything to win. This night will push him to his limits. Survival is just the beginning. The real question is-will he rise or fall?

Get ready for an action-packed adventure filled with suspense and horror! And well, it wouldn't be a good story if there weren't some romance, right? <<less

Daniel, a regular guy who goes on with his unusual day, falls into a horror game that no living human would ever dare to play. To be free with his family, he has to find the answer to one question asked by the creator after each game he plays.
The question is the simplest yet, also the hardest one.... more>>

“Who am I?”

Can Daniel find the answer before he loses himself? Or maybe, more than himself. 

What to expect:

-Psychological horror — both subtle and brutal

-Surreal events that bend logic but obey their own twisted rules

-No systems. No status screens. No levels. Just fear.

-Variable chapter lengths: 700 words or 2,000 — I write what the story needs

-A finite story — you won’t be stuck in an infinite loop

-Consistent updates — I won’t vanish

What not to expect:

-A god-tier MC or a power fantasy arc

-Comfort.

-Progress bars, cheat codes, or overexplained lore dumps

-Dopamine-hit fluff or filler

-Redemption

This is not the only story I want to tell, it’s just the first one I chose to let out.
From horror to fantasy, dreams to freedom, I will tell them all in different stories.
This is just me warming up. If you're in, stay close.

(Cover image is placeholder for now. I created it on Canva until I either learn how to make my own or be able to pay for someone to do it.) <<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

Xian lived his days doing what he loved, conquering the dating sim game he played with a touch of tragedy again and again looking for a way romance to one character.... more>>

But, just when he reached what seemed to be the prelude of the route he wanted, it turns out that was the end of it as the game rolled the credits.

"What!? Are you kidding me?" Indignant and was almost about to smash his laptop, an email notification plastered itself on the screen which caught his attention. If this were a novel, then he knew too well what happens next when something like that pops up.

And he was right. Apparently some entities that were watching him got touched by his dedication. But still, he did a grave sin of not taking care of his body which caused him to die.

As a compromise, the entities decided to punish him, by making him relieve doing what he loved.

Transmigrating him in the game world he loved so much, to accomplish what he left unfinished and reach ‘the end’ he wanted to witness.

But his first day didn’t went so well, as just minutes into reincarnation his vision already spun.

He had been beheaded. By the orders of the very same character he was trying to save. That was his first regression.

“Damn bitch.” He spat out of habit right in front of her. It was a habit he developed whenever he got frustrated with her character. He was beheaded once more, then came his second regression again.

No Updates on Saturday and Sunday, 3-5 Chapters a Week.
Also available on WebNovel and RoyalRoad! <<less

Henry Dreherg is a young boy who leaves his mother’s house to pursue what every young boy dreams of, an adventure.... more>>

AWAKENING – THE ADVENTURE: ACT I – THE AWAKENING BEGINS

In a fractured world of empires, awakenings, and beasts, a boy’s quiet life ends the moment fate knocks on his door.

Henry Dreherg never asked to become a target. But when a stolen relic of unimaginable power falls into the hands of his friend, the shadows of Transylvanien stir—and a deadly vampire baron named Adelin Dravencourt begins the hunt.

Forced to flee, Henry forms a reluctant alliance with his freshly gained friends. Together, they must survive assassins, uncover buried truths, and face monsters both human and inhuman.

But the evil Adelin is always one step ahead—and he has no intention of letting them reach the dawn.

Old legends awaken. Bonds are forged. Blood is spilled.

The first act of destiny has begun.

AWAKENING – THE ADVENTURE: ACT II – RISE OF SHADOWS

The world is no longer what it once seemed.

After the storm of Transylvanien, Henry Dreherg and his companions find themselves hunted, wounded, and changed. But as one darkness fades, a far deeper one begins to rise.

From the ruins of the Shadow Society, the elusive Schatten Syndicate emerges. Deadlier. Smarter. And they want blood—especially Emilia’s.
Meanwhile, the infamous Soul Reapers—ten legendary warriors who answer to no one—begin to move from the shadows.

While training under the silent Master Kensei, Henry must unlock the secrets of his Heavenly Awakening, while Jack faces the wrath of the Stormdragon within. Friendships deepen. Secrets surface. And enemies watch from just beyond the light.

In a world where power means survival, the question remains:

Who will rise… and who will vanish in the shadows? <<less

"Man, I just wanted to be a quiet little spiritual puppeteer and a low level spiritual planter… not the boss of a damn dungeon!”... more>>

Liam Adhart woke up in a ruthless cultivation world with a single goal: stay out of trouble, build puppets to protect himself, and live under the radar.

Instead?
A mysterious Dungeon System binds to his soul. Floors start forming. Monsters appear. Treasures spawn. And cultivators, greedy, bloodthirsty, and powerful, come running.

Liam didn’t ask for this. He’s not trying to rise to power. He’s not trying to challenge sects or shake the heavens.

But with every trap he sets and every intruder he defeats, the dungeon grows stronger, and so does his legend.

Now the world thinks he's some hidden ancient, a secret ruler behind the scenes.

And no matter how much he tries to keep things quiet… the dungeon keeps making noise.

Low-key?
Not a chance.
And honestly…?
He might be starting to like the chaos.

A hilarious, action-packed ride where cultivation meets dungeon-building, and one unlucky guy gets dragged to the top, one screaming floor at a time.

[Ah yes, the host can use the monster strength at will for your own uses]

"Even the world bosses?"

[Precisely]

"Neat! Hahahaha!" <<less

"I Became the God of Velmoryn"... more>>

If you were given the power of a god, what would you do?

I didn’t get the luxury of choosing. One moment, I was a nobody, just a freelance web developer with a failed law degree and a cat who barely tolerated me. Next, I woke up floating in the void, staring at a glowing blue screen that told me I was now a god. A weak, insignificant one, sure, but a god nonetheless.

No instructions. No divine wisdom. Just me, a barren status window, and an empty faith with no followers.

The first thing I did? I destroyed the last statue of the god who came before me. If I was going to be a god, I needed worshippers and what better way to start than with a little divine intervention?

Now, I have a broken and lost tribe looking for answers, a system I don't even know how works, and a world that probably won’t take kindly to a new deity on the rise. But if the gods of this world think I’m just another nobody, they’re in for a surprise.

I don’t plan on being insignificant forever.

What to expect:

- 1 Chapter Every Other Day
- 2,000+ Words per Chapter
- Selfish, Calculative MC
- 1st Person POV
- Not a Very Slow Progression
- Gods & Intricate Power System
- Unique Worldbuilding with Various Races & Monsters
- Adventure Elements like Dungeons & Exploration
- Side Characters with Real Motives
- No Harem
- Images to Enhance the Reading Experience

Release Schedule:

- Daily release for the first week.
- While on Rising Stars: 5 chapters a week, and if we hit Top 10, expect one every day.
- After that, the regular schedule will be 1 chapter every other day.
- Bonus chapters for milestone hits - ratings, followers, reviews… there’ll be plenty. <<less

Nearly two decades in the past, a city was razed to the ground. It's people were scattered across the Free Lands and Empire, and their... more>> way of life was lost. Hugo Silvanes bears responsibility for this act of genocide, but he has never faced judgment. A Whisperer's voice carries weight, allowing him to manipulate others into believing his wildest lies, and Hugo is quite gifted in the use of his ability. For years, he has convinced everyone around him that they are hearing the absolute truth in his pack of lies, but when a book in his possession burns, it is time to tell the truth.
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Hugo's niece, Andrea, believes she is the only surviving member of her family. When the anniversary of their deaths arrives again some fifteen years later, her uncle comes to call on her, revealing that her brothers are still alive, and are being held in disparate corners of the world. Hugo wants her to retrieve one of them, but not all is as it seems. Her brothers possess uncommon gifts, and there are others as significant as them that Hugo must find and protect, lest the world be plunged into chaos as the end of an era arrives, and the rise of a new god to replace the old becomes imminent. <<less

Obinai never expected greatness. ... more>>

Burdened by self-doubt and haunted by past traumas, Obinai’s life takes a drastic turn when cracks begin to form in the ground before Nurikabe—a colossal wall of unknown origin that has always separated humanity from what lies beyond. No one knows what’s on the other side. Most have stopped asking.

As horrifying experiences cling to him with growing intensity, Obinai is thrust into an unforgiving society where survival is conditional: either he masters essence at Elona Academy, or he is executed. The academy is no sanctuary—only a place where failure carries fatal consequences.

Amidst relentless training and harrowing visions, fragments of truth begin to surface. Not just about humanity, but about the world itself—its layered past, its conflicting stories, and its buried contradictions. More than one story exists. More than one truth. More than one lie.

And as the veil between worlds grows thin, Obinai must confront the darkness that stirs within him… and choose whether to embrace his fate, or be devoured by it.

What To Expect:

- Slow burn until Chapter 7
- Some gore
- A structured power system (I'm trying)

Updates: Once a week <<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

Backhanded by God and summarily kicked out of her own universe, a troubled young woman finds herself plunged into a fantasy wonderland, reborn as an intangible entity that has ascended to deific heights!... more>>

There's just one problem. 

She isn't one of the good guys...

Goblins, war, tentacles, magical genetic engineering, and a sadistic personal champion who might just be more cracked than her goddess. This is the story of a young goblin seeking power and her fledgling abyssal horror of a deity as they fight to cling to life through any means they deem necessary...

*This story is undergoing an editorial rewrite. It's far from bad, but I am moving through the chapters to clean them up. Chapters that start in bold have been looked at.

Thanks for your understanding. <<less

“He awoke in fire, with no name - only a secret no one was meant to survive.”... more>>

In an Empire where divinity is inherited and power is sacred, the Veil looms like a whisper - offering strength at the price of sanity.

Damian remembers nothing before the cult. Only that he doesn’t belong.

At sixteen, he's forced into a noble ceremony meant to awaken his true self - but what awakens should never have existed. A forbidden power. A gaze into the Veil. And now the world wants him either dead… or caged.

As civil war brews and ancient secrets bleed back into light, Damian is hunted by zealots and heretics alike, haunted by a woman who exists only in dreams, and shackled to a fate written in madness.

In a world of steam and shadows, where faith is control and memory is currency-

The more he uncovers the truth…
The more the world begins to break. <<less

Valentina, a young student of the scholarly art of Essence Weaving, wants to rescue her family from poverty – whatever the cost. But Bridgewater University is a dangerous place, where knowledge and power are for the few rich or unscrupulous enough to attain them. Between ruthless noble rivals, forbidden summonings and the dark promise of a pact with a demon, Valentina finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and temptation. As the academic competition becomes ever more cutthroat, she must decide whether she will pay the price of ambition – or whether that price is higher than she ever expected.... more>>

What to Expect?

► A morally complex protagonist navigating a cutthroat, class-divided university.
► A richly detailed magic system grounded in logic and scholarship.
► Themes of ambition, power, and the personal cost of success.
► Intense rivalries, forbidden knowledge, and a dangerous pact with a demon.
► Layered world-building featuring a grimdark universe with a unique religious, societal and magical background.
► Mature themes, including manipulation, corruption, and ethical dilemmas.

Finally, as a warning, there will be at times both graphic violence in this series as well as sexual themes and content. If either of these make you uncomfortable, this series might not be for you.

You can read the complete first volume on my Patreon. <<less

She was light to his darkness. Her death shattered his world. If he knew what would happen, he would not have saved the world. And he is willing to raze the world to have her back by his side.... more>>

This is the origin of the Iron Lord, commander of the Iron Legion, conqueror of worlds and harbinger of doom. <<less

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and Horohan, the elusive heir of Alinkar.... more>>

Through Naci's contact, Horohan, embarks on a transformative journey to embrace her true self. Simultaneously, Naci's brother, Dukar, finds himself drafted into the Moukopl army, only to become entangled with Puripal, the fourth prince of the grand Yohazatz khanate.

From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner.

But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, looming beyond the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region.

As Naci rises, voices from every corner emerge—from battle-worn warriors and cunning spies to scheming diplomats and conflicted imperial insiders. In a world where alliances are as fluid as the winds over the steppes, the corridors of power pulse with hidden agendas, when the promised grandeur of empires meets the raw ambition of its people.

In this saga of loyalty, yearning, and sacrifice, an unexpected series of events may turn into the catalyst for a revolution that will forever reshape the world.

CW: Mature Audience
Graphic violence/gore, implied sexual violence/abuse (incl. incest), child/animal harm, PTSD, war, torture, genocide, starvation, religious extremism, cannibalism
These themes are NOT glorified and I do not condone any of those characters' actions. This story is heavily critical of colonialism and imperialism – do not engage with it if any of these topics are triggering <<less

Transmigration? Check. Golden Finger? Check. Beauties? Check. Fang Bubai is the protagonist? Che- wait- he is the protagonist?! Then why is there another Fang Bubai running amok like the real protagonist?!... more>>

And these women throwing themselves on him... why are they all traps?! But... can he refuse? Obviously... not. Ahem.

Join Fang Bubai on his ascension journey, starting from his seed and with the help of his companions...
Succubus, swords maiden, maids, another man's wife, catgirl... the list goes on.

For early access to new chapters, juicy content (wink wink), exclusive art, and more, check out my Patreon: https://sites.google.com/view/eternity-starts-from-his-seed/home

[Warning] Mature Theme, Viewer Discretion is Advised

[Disclaimer] All characters are above 18 years of age. All names, characters, and events in this novel are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, places, and events which may seem to exist is purely coincidental.

[Tags] Male Protagonist, Xianxia, Cheats, Dark

[AI Notice] AI-Assisted Proofreading (On Some Chapters), AI-Generated Art <<less

"In this world, wherever there is light, there are always shadows."... more>>

Kaoru Takime is reborn into the brutal world of Naruto, not in Konoha or any of the great nations, but in the Land of Water - a place where violence decides everything. He remembers wathing Naruto series in his previous life, but in this one, he’s inherited something far greater than mere memories: the lost Kekkei Genkai of the Takime Clan.

With war and betrayal everywhere, Kaoru refuses to be just another tool for someone else’s ambitions. Takime clan has a goal - to create a new village, a place where outcasts and survivors can live free from the control of the great nations.

But the world won’t let them build without a fight. If Kaoru wants to change anything, if he wants to protect his clan and new family, he’ll have to cut down anyone who stands in his way.

❗What to expect:

* 5 new chapters releasing weekly (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat)! Each 2000+ words.

* Slow Progression.

* Lots of Fights, Drama, and Bloody Scenes.

* MC isn’t heroic but forms deep bonds.

* Romance may develop naturally over time, but there will be no harem.

* The starting universe will already have slight differences from the original. For example, the Senju clan isn’t wiped out in my story. These changes make Azure Awakening a slightly AU version of Naruto.

* There will be politics, intrigues, schemes and also clan building elements

* I’ll respect canon characters and their personalities, but as the story progresses, I’ll introduce original elements and may alter or remove key events. The MC won’t be focused on preserving the original timeline.

* I’ll involve readers through polls, letting you vote on key details.

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PATREON LINK:
https://www.patreon.com/azureawakening

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DECLARATION:
This story is also present on:
RoyalRoad, Ao3 and ScribbleHub

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DISCLAIMER:
I don't own any character other than my OCs. <<less

Ren died... But his death wasn't caused by truck-kun, disease or murder.... more>>

He died abruptly without any reason leaving his only family his younger brother to live on his own.

But fate wasn't done yet, he finds himself in another world whose world's language he doesn't understand. It's a aristocratic world that much he can understand but nothing else.

In the midst of calming his senses down and getting used to the new world, he protects the girl sitting beside him from getting collided to another girl carrying a mountain of books.

...

⟨You have escaped your destined Death!⟩

⟨Congratulations!⟩

'Wait!! What the actual fuc—'

...

"The strings of fate can shape the destiny of everyone and everything... Except mine."

⟨Title Granted⟩

⟨Nightmare of The World⟩

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Just a briefing here, the mc won't grow strong abruptly he will take his time. The horror elements of the story are for the monsters and their eldtrich strength, it isn't entirely horror. Anyways, make sure to leave a comment if you hate or like the story.

Peace Out!!!

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Orin Alpheratz is transferred to the prestigious Solaris Academy, driven by the dream of becoming a knight like his father. But that’s not his only... more>> purpose, within the academy lies the key to unraveling one of the most tragic events of his past: the disappearance of a childhood friend. As Orin balances intense knight training with his personal investigation, sinister events begin to unfold across the world. These dark developments will intertwine his fate with that of other characters, each of whom must ultimately decide where they stand in the turning tides of history. <<less

Waking up on Isla Nublar was strange enough—waking up as an Indominus Rex cub?... more>>

That was a nightmare Jack never signed up for. But fate had other plans.

In a world where genetic monstrosities roam, and even apex predators can become prey, Jack discovers a hidden power: the Gene Evolution Panel.

By fusing ancient genes from the fiercest beasts in prehistory and beyond, Jack unlocks terrifying new abilities:

But the island is only the beginning.

As Jack grows in power and leads a rebellion of dinosaurs seeking freedom, he soon learns the planet holds far darker secrets.

Mutant apes, ancient sea titans, alien bugs, godlike kaiju, and mythological monsters begin to stir.

From Rampage to Godzilla, Jack must face them all.

The age of humans is waning. The age of monsters is rising.

If you want to read ahead, Find me on
Patreon: patreon.com/Light_lord.
Character pics in Patreon <<less

Thorns of the Bastard is a dark, mature medieval fantasy steeped in cruelty, lust, and vengeance. It follows Cairon Blackthorn, the bastard son of a... more>> crumbling noble house, raised as a servant and tormented by his father’s venomous young wife, Lady Isolde. Humiliated, beaten, and treated as little more than filth, Cairon endures a life of degradation within the cold walls of Blackstone Keep. But beneath his silence festers a hunger for power, for revenge, and for the twisted justice only fire and blood can bring. <<less

[You are now able to summon the heroes of humanity’s past.]... more>>

Given the task of saving the human race from extinction, I must survive in this world filled with rusted metal and bloodshed.

Uncover the mysteries, confront the madness, and face the monstrosities of mechanical gore. <<less

Listen up, shitling, because I'm only gonna tell you once. ... more>>

You want to go back home? Then grow a spine and pay attention. Danger lurks around every corner, and it doesn’t give a shit that you’re scared. Take it from me.

I escaped a torture chamber, killed my sadistic jailor, and fought the zombified remnants of a forgotten city. Enough to make fate herself cringe, really.

Still, it all pales in comparison to receiving a “blessing” with the slight side effect of my humanity rotting away. But don’t you worry, and hand me that bullet. Working it out is on my to-do-list. Right after burning this place to the ground. <<less

The world never remembers the forgotten. But sometimes… the forgotten come back to burn the world down.... more>>

Humanity is winning.
Demonkind is cornered, crushed beneath holy banners.
Heroes have become cowards in golden armor.
War is a game for kings and nobles.

And in the darkest prison beneath it all, he waits.
Nameless. Half-human. Half-demon. Stripped of strength, magic, and hope.
All he has left… is his mind.
A mind sharpened by pain. Forged by betrayal. Cold. Calculating. Patient.

When rebellion shatters the prison, he doesn’t flee.
He begins.

Not to save the world.
Not for revenge.
But to tear both sides apart and build an empire from the ashes.

No prophecies.
No chosen one.
Just a monster with nothing to lose, and a plan no one sees coming.

They tried to erase him.
They should have buried him deeper.

BLOOD FOR THE HOLLOW THRONE
The forgotten rises. And the world begins to fall.

For readers who:
✔ Are tired of “overpowered from the start” isekai.
✔ Crave dark, realistic, intelligent war and nation-building.
✔ Believe even the powerless can destroy empires with their mind. <<less