A second life to atone for the first.
A bracelet to harness the powers of magical cards.
A set of Trials that the mythological gods would be watching. Those who still live.... more>>

Frank didn't know what waited for him as he drifted away to his final sleep. He expected relief. He hoped for it. From the regrets that came back to gnaw on him in his last moments, when he had no way of escaping them.

What he didn't expect was being given magical cards to defend himself, minutes from waking up into a new world.

He was now Champion, among hundreds of others, in some sort of divine Olympics where literal gods would be watching, where they would be given levels and magical cards that could cast spells, conjure weapons out of thin air, or even summon beasts to do their bidding.

And he would need all the cards he could get. Especially once he learns of the debt he now owes, and once he realizes that he might not be the only one brought back to life.

As for the gods? They had their own plans for these trials. For this new crop of Champions. And only a few of them are aware of the connection these Trials had with the mysterious Chasm, the looming cataclysm that had been steadily approaching for centuries.

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What to expect

This is a deckbuilding LitRPG, so expect card choices to matter.

There will be a heavier focus on action whenever a Trial is ongoing, and a mix of intrigue, worldbuilding, action and slice-of-life whenever there's downtime.

This story has a form of stats, but they're not prominent and will show up rarely.

And last warning, which I'm including because this type of magic is pretty divisive: This story contains mild mind magics and it cannot cause a loss of agency. The closest is I could compare to is Soothers and Rioters from the Mistborn series. The details will be revealed later on as I don't want to spoil everything, but this is worth the heads up.

Inspired by stories and games such as Omniscient Reader, Slay the spire, Hades, and a bunch of others.

Also, English isn't my first language, so let me know if something sounds awkward.

I hope you enjoy it. I'm definitely having fun writing it.

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Updates on Fridays, with one medium-sized chapter (~5-6k words).

Only publishing this on RoyalRoad, Scribblehub, and my own Patreon for now.

Cover by Dimitry M <<less

The stars are all relics. The deceased gods all inherited their energies. At the end of a star's life, the energies seeping from this relic... more>> revealed people who "saw". But everyone had a different purpose. Some suppressed their sadness for this purpose, some continued to see, some suffered pains for the sake of giving birth to their horns. The experiences that allowed ordinary humble creatures in this universe to communicate with the energy of these stars, and the messenger that would eventually be born and the wars that would determine the order of the universe were all near, and no humble creature knew about them. John was one of them... <<less

Preview

There Exists No Human Without Sin... more>>

God will judge all beings justly. They will serve out their sentence or die in service of absolute beings.

A ruined young man will have brave the treacherous journey of awakening and unknot a past he desperately wants to hide.

Given a mysterious second lease on life, he will have to pay for his sins.

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Prologue will be finished updating as soon as possible. Starting from the first arc, chapters will be updated every 2-3 days. <<less

collection of stories I'm gonna write. some might get multiple parts, some might not. if you want to turn any ideas I write here into... more>> full-fledged stories just ask me for permission first <<less

This entity, who proclaims itself the one true God, intended to punish Aiden for derailing its grand design. However, Aiden refuses to submit, spitting in the face of divinity itself. As the light threatens to unmake him entirely, Aiden embraces oblivion, having already sacrificed everything to reach this point.... more>>

Steeped in haunting imagery and metaphysical dread, the chapter opens up profound questions. What drove Aiden to such extremes? What is the true nature of this so-called god? And in the ashes of this ruined reality, what new genesis might be born from the clash of a solitary man and the cosmic forces he's defied? <<less

The central characters of this book are Lord Shri Krishna and his sacred city Dwaraka, which is explored by an agnostic Dr. Karthik Narayan. A... more>> narrative from the Mahabharat period, or the time of Lord Shri Krishna. The author of this book has used a story to link the Dwapar Yug with the present. The message this book gives, to all Indians, including Hindus and Muslims, is that Ramayana and Mahabharata are not myths; rather, they are a part of our past. The pioneers of antiquity were all of our forefathers. <<less

In Midgard, where the gods walk the earth and toy with mortal affairs, Odin has summoned together an unlikely band. Outcasts and outlanders, renegades and... more>> rogues, they are drawn into the machinations of forces far beyond their understanding.
Inspired by Norse mythology, "A Call to Fate" follows Alf, Gialli, Reg, Talani, Teclis, and Tove as they become pawns and then players in a game that spans centuries, and which has many more turns to be played yet. <<less

Do you believe in reincarnation? What about the destiny? Do you believe that someone or SOMEONES are/is in charge of your fate? Your punishment? Your... more>> reward? Thalia and Noah are the most average high school students living the most average lives. A girl is in love with the boy and the boy hates the girl with his whole heart. Until the day of the incident when they put their lives in danger and...actually...die. P.S - Their 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is to meet in every single life. <<less

The seven rings.
Seven powerful and eternal rings that can grant anything a user wishes for. ... more>>

A young man named Skysin Rillem, decides to explore this infinite universe, the omiverse, in search of these mysterious instruments. All while meeting others along the way.

And with a crew that he can rely on, they traverse this grand omiverse, growing stronger as they adventure. <<less

Kaleth has worked as an agent of Luxarx for years. What the average person might see as an exciting, dangerous job has become the routine, and the only thing that fazes Kaleth now is that his habit of wearing suits everywhere is somehow still a thing his teammates tease him over.
But that's all about to change.... more>>

An encounter with one unexpectedly peaceful (and cute) terrorist soldier brings everything he thought he knew into question. If not all Umbra are dangerous criminals, what else does Luxarx get wrong?

As he investigates, Kaleth stumbles onto a conspiracy that doesn't just concern the agency, but also his government, and the whole world. There are monsters hiding in plain sight, secretly in charge of everything since the very beginning - the long-forgotten dragon-gods with supernatural abilities. And they are definitely not as mythological as everyone thought.

Now branded traitors, can Kaleth and his team fight back against the government they once served, and stop a world war before it can start?

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[word count: ≈ 90 000 words]

• Book 1 - The Return of the Gods
• Book 2 - The Return to Irithara
• Book 3 - The Return of the Lifebringer
• Book 4 - The Aperios <<less

A tale about people, about adventure, about captivity, about freedom, about redemption.
It is the story of a journey of a group of people who... more>> are captured and their road to freedom. <<less

" To all the children of this proud nation of Kingdeniom, and to all sons and daughters of Light: Forget not our brilliant roots, remember the trail our forefathers had blazed, and through learning what came before, so shall we ponder and strive to walk the rightful path, for future generations, and beyond."... more>>

- Professor Mc'Higgins <<less

A world with a perilous tapestry of magic, martial arts, mythical creatures and even more. One day, everything got vanished into thin air. After a long time, it came back even more mysterious. This epoch has named "The Rebel's era"... more>>

Zale's life was quite well. An apartment by his own, works a mundane job, he liked it. He never wanted anything more. Yet, as the tides of fate conspire against his will, Zale gets caught up in a confusing mix of things and reasons, leading him to places he never expected. <<less

Dragons. Immortal, powerful creatures that come in all shapes and sizes. Each of them either a blessing, curse, or something else to the continents of Elderia.... more>>

But every Millennium comes a new Greater Dragon in an event known as the Dragonfall, a single egg with a former mortal soul reborn into the world as a greater being. And as with every Dragonfall that ever was and ever will be, the new arrival shall stir up the world.

The 6th Greater Dragon has been born!

This is a isekai story I couldn't help but feel like writing. Based entirely on the wonderful Cyoa Dragonfall 1.9: https://imgchest.com/p/qb4z9axzd7j <<less

A story of gods and the people they bless, where one has a very unique ability. Synopsis WIP

🌱🌱[For New Readers]🌱🌱
"Cat Planet's pioneering entertainment guild, OZAPPA MANGA, takes on a variety of missions, from saving unworthy victims to duking it out with misogynistic villian-wannabes. With their signature flair of nonsensical humor and dramatic mannerisms, a quest is never boring with the Ozappa members. An Ozappa journey can go two ways; ironically effortless or unnecessarily complicated (with plenty of distractions). Whichever way it may be, buckle up and enjoy the ride!"
🌱🌱... more>>

The Official Mainseries of Ozappa Manga 2022/2023. The Ozappa guild move forward after a company reboot and new adventures and shenanigans await!🤣🤣

Latest Issue: #Issue18 "Texting is Rewriting the Narrative that She's just this Loser Binch who Melts Uncontrollably"
MAIN KARA(s): Dean & Texting

Note: This series is also up on Wattpad, Webnovel and Royal Road (pending). <<less

Trigger Warnings: Suicide Attempt, Past and Present Child Abuse, Child Abandonment, Possibly Offensive to Devouts, and Possible Inaccurate Interpretation of Lucifer and God.... more>>

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They say the Devil is evil incarnate, whose pride led a third of the Lord’s angels to fall with him to the netherworld. He has taken the role of the Supreme Ruler of Hell and tempts even the most righteous of people to commit mortal sins.

But, in a fateful encounter, Lucifer is face-to-face with a suicidal 14-year-old tying a noose. Sensing the immense negativity from the boy, he tempts him more into doing a grim deed. However, the boy named Lucas looks up to him and stops tying the noose.

Lucifer attempts to flee, yet relents to stay because of the boy’s plea. With the sickly teenager suffering from leukemia, Lucifer has to find ways to make the boy survive to tempt him to sin and punish him in hell. Yet, with future actions, circumstances, and interventions, he has tread upon an irreversible path of choosing between vice and virtue, and it will risk the lives of those he relies on. <<less

It's about a person who tried to unify his people by becoming their common enemy, and his life a thousand years after, when he was... more>> somehow brought back to life. Its my first one, so please comment and critique <<less

Zane gets sucked into a conflict that cuts across dimensions in the mysterious world of Furnodis. Secrets come to light and destinies entwine as he... more>> struggles with his newfound abilities and acquaintances. Prepare for a voyage where every decision affects the fabric of existence in a realm where reality is but a veil. Will Zane defy the odds, or is he merely a pawn in a much grander scheme? Explore the mysteries of "Arcanum" and venture beyond the known. <<less

Elias, an ordinary man, finds his life intertwined with ancient powers and divine mysteries. Unbeknownst to him, the shadows whisper of forgotten gods and celestial conflicts. As Elias navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery, he uncovers dormant abilities and encounters hidden adversaries.... more>>

The tale unfolds in a delicate dance between the mundane and the mystical, leaving Elias at the epicenter of an imminent clash. Unseen forces threaten his newfound connections, and a mysterious past beckons from the shadows. Can Elias safeguard his loved ones from the looming darkness, or will the secrets of his existence unravel, revealing a destiny beyond his wildest imagination? <<less

In a realm where gods govern the forces of life and death, Nyktos stands as the unwavering Goddess of Death, tasked with maintaining the balance by guiding souls to their rightful end. Known for her stoic demeanor and unwavering commitment to her duty, Nyktos has never questioned her role nor the isolation it brings—until the balance is shattered by an ancient entity, threatening the very fabric of existence.... more>>

Yusei, the vibrant and compassionate God of Life, seeks out Nyktos, proposing an unlikely alliance. Together, they embark on a quest to restore the balance, a journey that will take them across realms, challenge their understanding of their powers, and force them to confront their own beliefs about life, death, and everything in between.

As they journey, they encounter beings affected by the imbalance: souls unwilling to depart, life that refuses to flourish, and a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Each encounter tests Nyktos's resolve and slowly cracks the armor around her heart, revealing the pain and empathy she has long denied.

Yusei's influence gradually softens Nyktos. Through him, she begins to see her role not just as the taker of souls but as a guide who provides comfort in the face of the inevitable. His warmth and understanding of the interconnectedness of all things show her that emotions and empathy are not weaknesses but strengths that can guide her in her duties.

The turning point comes when they face the ancient entity, which thrives on the discord between life and death. In this moment, Nyktos's newfound empathy becomes their greatest weapon. Her ability to understand and comfort the souls in her charge and those left behind, including the entity itself, allows them to address the root of the imbalance.

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**Embers of Eternity** is a tale of transformation, courage, and the unlikely connections that bind us all. It reminds us that even in endings, there is beauty and hope and that sometimes, the journey to understanding our true purpose begins with opening our hearts to the very things we fear the most. <<less

Life can be harsh and unfair, especially for an unborn child. Sadly, in this case, the child's mother was banished from the village by the father and left to survive alone in the wilderness, illuminated only by the dim purple light of the shattered moon moon. Unfortunately, the mother faces numerous dangers such as sickness, starvation, and the threat of wild creatures. However, the child is unique. The child is an ABRAXAS, born from the Moon's blood. The child is destined to become the ultimate tribulation for the Myriads across realms and forgotten worlds. His rise will bring forth a wind of glory and upheaval, causing kingdoms to fall, bloodlines to be broken, empires to... more>> rise, and worlds to collide.

-Behold my edgy cringe <<less

On the Supercontinent Of Aria, the Vene Theocracy whom worshipped the Goddess Of Many Eyes Auge had fallen and had been usurped by the Republic... more>> Of Friwald. The one who had made the wrong decision, the Augur himself had realised the truth. But before he could do anything he was killed by those who he trusted. <<less

The story will follow the life of ordinary otaku soul from earth reincarnated into a fantasy universe containing both magic and sci-fi with danger looming... more>> from eldritch beings hellbent on ending everything , cosmic wars , godly beings , secret organisations. <<less