Description: Moving past the death of his only friend and teacher. Orb heads into the world to find a way to die happy and fulfilled. Though the boy who lives in the present carries the weight of something that lived in the past. A curse, a blessing, a legacy. The story of those who carry things they should never have had to, and the choices of their lives which affect them and the world as a whole.... more>>

Three chapters a week.

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 Usually, somewhere between 2000 and 3000 words per chapter.

Notice: This will be a long, long story, so it will be a slow burn for at least the first two arcs. But if you are interested in a long, wide-ranging story, I hope you will read.

Notice 2: I will be fixing the grammar of the chapter within my story, around 5 per day, starting from 25/05/2025. I have heard the grammar in the earlier chapter has been an issue for many, and admittedly, I have always sucked at that aspect, which I have gotten a lot better at over the years, so I will be redoing that. Logs and other special chapters are not included in this five-chapter count.

Notice 3: All corrections are done. <<less

The tale of a simple fisherman and father, and the depths he will tread towards immortality. ... more>>

Each day, and each [Season], Gao Fu would look upon the cultivators of Thousand Shore City with awe. Their grace, their [Spirit Beasts] and their freedom.

It was all he sought for his children: to bond with a beast of their own so they might begin their path against the Heavens.

But at the [Season's] change, ruination came.

In a single stroke, his city is destroyed by the machinations of a peerless immortal, and Fu is swiftly thrust into this world that he knows so little about. Bloodied and unprepared, he is given an impossible task.

Venture through the [Paifang] to [Mystic Realms] unknown. Become a cultivator. Serve the very Sect that holds his family prisoner.

Struggle. Rise.

Only then can he secure the future he so desires.

For what is crisis if not opportunity riding the dangerous wind?

What to expect

New twist on classic xianxia.

Weak to strong. Rags to riches. Initial slow burn.

Spirit beast companions for all.

Rational MC.

Sporadic SoL chapters.

No Harem.

Chapters average 3k.

Many chapters a week, for the first while.

Extremely large backlog. <<less

[WARNING: This book contains adult content.]... more>>

Kai was the best underground fighter alive.

Then he slipped on a wet floor and died. Classic.

He woke up in Aethon — a world of magic, legendary weapons, and monsters that level cities — with zero mana, zero sword skills, and one ability the System itself couldn't classify:

[Martial Arts Mastery — UNRANKED]

Then he killed a Rank-B beast with one punch. Live. On stream. In front of forty thousand viewers from his home world who had nothing better to do on a Tuesday.

Now he's the most-watched streamer on two worlds, his viewer gifts are funding an ability tree no one has ever seen, and something in his combat aura is doing something it absolutely should not be doing.

SSS-rank entities — creatures that haven't moved in centuries — are walking toward him.

Not to fight.

The System has no category for what they want. It just keeps sending the same alert:

[WARNING: SSS-Rank entity has marked you as a compatible mate]
[Current count: 1]
[Kai: ...]

He just wanted to punch things and hit 100,000,000k followers.
This is not what he signed up for. <<less

Huang Di was nothing more than an orphan struggling to survive in a ruthless world ruled by cultivators. With no martial training, no family, and no future, he seemed destined to remain powerless until a chance encounter with a mysterious elder changed his fate forever.... more>>

Thrown into the harsh path of martial cultivation, Huang Di faces endless trials: arrogant young masters, cunning sect politics, savage beasts, and the deadly pursuit of those who envy his potential. Yet hidden within him lies a secret a mysterious artifact that doubles his growth with every step, propelling him far beyond ordinary cultivators.

But in a world where strength is everything, even a moment of weakness can mean death. To rise from a mere mortal to a dragon that defies the heavens, Huang Di must forge his body and spirit in battle, challenge destiny itself, and carve his name into the annals of history.

Will the orphan boy remain a pawn of fate, or will he awaken as the Divine Dragon who reshapes the world?

Step into an epic tale of cultivation, courage, betrayal, and power where every victory demands sacrifice, and every choice can lead to glory… or ruin.

Chapters will now be posted every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 PM.

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In a world where everyone strives to rewrite fate as they see fit, those who dare to challenge the very fabric of reality awaken. They know no fear, for fear is the fate of the weak. They know no pity, for pity is a sign of weakness.... more>>

Ancient powers awaken in those willing to pay any price for power over the world. Each sees the truth in their own way, and each is ready to destroy everything that contradicts their vision. A fire burns in their hearts, capable of melting even the strongest bonds of the universe.

Wars do not begin on battlefields—they begin in the minds of those who thirst for change. And when many paths converge, when impossible dreams and unwavering will collide, the world will change forever. But at what cost?

There are no rules in this game—there are only the laws of force. There is no good and evil—there is only the desire for power. And when the last stone falls, when the last spark of energy fades, only one will remain—the one who will bring their vision of a "Better World" to life.

But remember: in a world where everyone strives for perfection, there is no room for compromise. And whoever survives this battle for the future will write new laws of existence with the blood of their enemies.

Author's Greetings

Greetings to all readers!

ForestRam is me, the author of this story, trying my hand at literary creation for the first time. I understand that as a novice writer, I may not always meet high standards, and the first chapters may seem less than ideal.

Important message to readers:

If you notice any errors, typos, or plot inconsistencies, please point them out. I will carefully review every comment.

I would be grateful for any constructive advice and suggestions for improving the text.

Your ideas for plot development are invaluable to me.

Regarding the work on the text: despite multiple rereads, I understand that there is always room for improvement. That's why your feedback is so important—it will help make the story better.

I hope your journey into the world of my story will be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy reading!

Sincerely,
ForestRam <<less

Ethan was done with his normal life. His dad bound to a wheelchair. His mom dead. His career in shambles. And his girlfriend is off to discover herself. That is, until a company known as Wealth of the Mind (W.O.T.M) decides to give him an offer. To end life in the real world, he's come to view it with nothing but apathy. To put is conciousness into a world of his own choosing, a hyper-advanced simulation. A world he can modify to his desire before he jumps in headfirst. He takes up the offer and chooses his world: the Realm of Enlightenment. A world straight out of all of the Murim and Xianxia novels he'd... more>> ever read. But that was just it in its base form. He could still modify it as he wanted. He could even modify his own body within the world he would delve into.

The only issue is that he may have gotten a bit carried away with making himself the 'main character'. For this, he had to plunge the world into a mix of perverse desire and several calamities happening at once. But he can't change his decisions now, not even when he realizes how truly real this world is. But he's the main character. He can handle it, right?

(A/N: The first chapters up until "A Whole New World" contain the MC simply making choices about the world and his character. I understand that it may not interest some readers, so I have put all of the MC's world and personal choices within the glossary for viewing at any time. Also, apologies for there being so many glossary tabs; Scribblehub only lets me make them so long.) <<less

In a world ruled by ancient bloodlines and immortal cultivation, Shen Yuanchen carries a power that should never have existed. Dragon Devouring. A forbidden force... more>> capable of consuming spiritual energy, bloodlines, and even the essence of living beings. A power so feared that entire clans vanished trying to erase its existence from history. For years, Shen Yuanchen survived alone, suppressing the darkness within him while hiding from a world that would kill him if the truth were discovered. But everything changes when he enters Tianxuan Academy. Beneath the calm surface of the ancient academy lies a storm quietly gathering across the Eastern Wastelands. Lost bloodlines begin to reappear. Hidden factions move from the shadows. Ancient enemies awaken once more. And as the mysterious principal Ye Baishan takes personal interest in him, Shen Yuanchen slowly realizes a terrifying truth: Dragon Devouring was never meant to awaken. Nor was he ever meant to survive this long. Now, hunted by forces far older and more powerful than he imagined, Shen Yuanchen must learn to control the monster inside him before it consumes everything around him. Because in this world— the most terrifying enemies are not the ones who seek to kill him. But the ones waiting for him to lose control. <<less

In a world ruled by marks, truth is a weapon and survival is a lie.
This mythic saga opens with a boy branded by fate and hunted by the Council that governs reality. As cities crumble and secrets bleed through the cracks of a dying system, he must choose: obey the mark or become something unrecognizable. ... more>>

This novella blends dystopian grit with supernatural mystery and philosophical weight. It’s a story of identity fractured, siblings torn, and a legacy that refuses to die. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of destiny clawing at your ribs, or the chill of truth too dangerous to speak—this book was written for you. <<less

When a horde of undead raze the town of Qúa to the ground, Emilia Yun finds her life ruined among the ashes, surviving only with... more>> the help of the Goddess that protects the town, the Enigmous Lady Death.
Since then, she’s done her best to understand what caused the ruin of her home, and is determined to find whoever-or WHATEVER was responsible.
Unfortunately for her, this decision has set her on a path of political intrigue, frustrated deities, long journeys… and lots, and lots, and LOTS of dead things. With only her Mother’s Liuqin, a Sword, and a family goddess no one else seems to have ever heard of, she has much to do- not that anyone will make it easy for her. <<less

Revived in a new place, with a new, younger body, in a new world different from the one called EARTH. Unfortunately, you forgot about your... more>> past, you lived and enjoyed your new life, new adventures, becoming strong and powerful, while you feared yourself. All this time, you were known to be good, was it really good? Was it just a mask? You feared your true nature would emerge and you'd lose it all. Is there good and bad in this world, or is it only according to everyone's perspectives and interests?
You learned about energy, becoming a master.
You learned about chemistry and became an alchemist.
You formed your own team, at first without realizing it. But you wanted something more, but you were afraid. Where would it all go?
Yes, you fell in love with a woman, but your desires for other women also existed. It's true that in your new world, you can have more than one woman, but your heart pretended to be loyal and pure, you were a hypocrite, glorifying one woman while expecting others too. People around you will laugh at you, you're lying to yourself.
So do you realize it? <<less

Issei Hyoudou enjoys three things in life. Boobs, porns and watching big breasted women gets railed with his buddies. But he had a sudden brilliant idea on how to get girls. That is by buying an exercise guide from online. Practicing it diligently . the young man had wished to obtain multiple women for his own personal pleasure... more>>

However, as he applies the book's teachings diligently, Issei soon discover the world is not as normal as he's led to believe. His world is beginning to unravel as he sees the color hidden underneath. A world of violence, supernatural forces and a band of warrior-cultist are now seeking him out.

Double posted on Royal Road. <<less

A twist on the classic VRMMORPG Genre! ... more>>

It's finally her time to show her stuff, join Tara Pakash as she carves out her own unique story! <<less

The goal of all cultivators is strength and its endless pursuit. Be it power for the sake of power, the want to rule over the... more>> world or destroy it, or to defy the heavens and ascend into the realm beyond. Regardless of the reason, it takes a unique will and talent to reach such greatness. At least, it used to. Before The System arrived. Some assume it were the gods themselves who forged it as a gift to the mortal world. Others believe it was something greater who gave the world the gift. Regardless, only a select few are granted access.
Xai Faung may not aspire to ascend, nor rule the world and have his name known by even the most isolated of villages. But through years of training he has been granted the System as a member of the Silver Mist Sect. For only a brief moment he expected this to be a turning point in his suffering. But fate is seldom so forgiving. When Xai's past comes knocking with more power then he possesses, he is going to need every trick cultivation and the system can grant him to not be plunged into his past and forced to face it.
(A/N: I am not the greatest with synopsizes)
(Contains Sexual content. Chapters with it are marked with a "*" as well as an author's note before the chapter)
(Bi-weekly releases [no set schedule])
(Chapter length: 2000-3000 words) <<less

They say Seven Heavens exist, each more radiant than the last. For me, they became seven steps into the abyss."
Born with silver hair and... more>> silver blood, the young boy was a ghost in a kingdom of men. His father, a high-ranking Prince, looked at his own son with dead eyes, showing no love, no hatred—only a chilling lack of interest in the world around him.
While the kingdom thrived, the boy and his mother lived as outcasts, abandoned by the very man who should have protected them. But when the fragile peace was shattered and his mother was taken from him, the boy’s heart turned to ice.
He doesn't seek a throne. He doesn't want simple justice.
He wants the one responsible for his agony to feel every ounce of his pain. He wants to drag the world down into the same darkness he was forced to endure.
This is the chronicle of a fallen soul who will tear down the very heavens to make his enemies bleed.
"This story is also being published on Royal Road by Pirik." <<less

They say it only appears when the moon forgets its place in the sky. A presence — or perhaps just a rumor — cloaked in silence and ancient breath. Some recall the shape, others only remember the cold.... more>>

The Nirbindra, they whisper. A name spoken like a question, never an answer.

Was it ever truly there? A divine fragment, a mistake in time, or merely the dream of a dying mind? The records conflict. The survivors speak in riddles. And the place where it was said to appear — well, even maps avoid it now.

All that remains is a trail of symbols no one admits to understanding, and a feeling that reality… might have blinked. <<less

Many light years from our solar system, on a planet also called Earth, the search for a mysterious object caused an intense war between its inhabitants and extraterrestrial beings. In the end, the invaders, who proclaimed themselves gods, were defeated and peace restored. But nothing was found. Now, many centuries later, in a modern era, in this same world increasingly similar to our own, tensions are rising again.... more>>

The energy emanating from the supposed object reappears in the trackers. Relations among nations become even more complicated. And once again beings from space wish to return to this world. It is then, on the brink of a new world war, that four boys become curious about one of the main Forces involved in this great conflict. How far will this take them? <<less

Lin Jian was the trash of the Floating Sword Sect.... more>>

No talent. No qi. No future.

His meridians, destroyed by a spiritual lightning bolt, condemned him to spend six long years being humiliated, beaten, and called "Sword Trash" by everyone. When his mother fell ill and he needed the spot in the Core Promotion Test to get the only pill that could save her, Zhao Ming—the arrogant prodigy of the sect—killed him in cold blood amidst hundreds of laughs.

But death wasn't the end.

He awoke three years in the past, in the weak body of his fifteen-year-old self, with all his memories intact and a single certainty burning in his soul:

**This time, no one will stop me.**

No divine system, no ancestral treasure, only the fury of someone who has already lost everything and the understanding that only death can teach: *how to cut*.

Now, the dead trash returns to rewrite his destiny.

He will devour forbidden techniques, forge a sword that cuts through the sky itself, crush all who once humiliated him, and rise to the pinnacle of cultivation—becoming the legend the entire world will fear and revere.

The Sword God.

From the depths of despair to the throne of the firmament, a rusty sword will become the blade that cuts through destiny.

“I was useless. I died. I returned. And now… I will cultivate until I become the Sword God.”

* A xianxia manhua of revenge, rebirth, and absolute ascension. Prepare to see the most hated trash on the continent transform into the greatest nightmare of the heavens. <<less

Shingetsu Karin, a girl whose country and claim to the throne were destroyed by a foreigner, was used as a guinea pig to awaken a... more>> hidden power, and now seeks revenge for her father’s death. <<less

In a city where the steam network remembers your secrets, the revolution begins with a wrench.... more>>

Thomas Li-Harrison is a mixed-heritage engineer fixing the pipes that keep Shanghai warm. When impossible readings start appearing in the network - and his body starts doing things he never learned - he discovers the infrastructure he's maintained for years is hiding something vast, watchful, and alive.

Now every pipe whispers a question he can't ignore: who built this system, and what is it really for?

⚙️ THE INTERACTIVE EXPERIMENT: This is an iterative serial. Your comments and votes shape the plot and the romance in real-time.

⚡ JOIN THE RESISTANCE: Sign up for the Substack (https://tjcheng.substack.com) to get the secret Marco prequel story and vote on future chapters! <<less

Aura-less. Honor-less. Coin-less.... more>>

Luneri Rhogo was supposed to be restoring his family honor—not kicking rocks into convenience store gutters. But when a mysterious rock‑like structure rips him into the [Monolith]—a game‑like world of quests, stats, and watchful [Patrons]—he must start from the bottom.

Starting at [Floor One], he must survive with his wits, a primitive [System], and an invisible humanoid named Rising Force. Luneri must fight horned rabbits, outrun horned golems, and earn enough [COINS] to level up.

However, he wasn’t the only [Player] in the [Monolith].
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What to expect: 

- First Person

- Stat upgrades!

- Slower pace

- Different worlds on each floor.
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1-2 Chapters per day on weekdays. I take the weekends off or do batching so I can keep chapters rolling.

Any follows or comments are highly appreciated!
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Starting next week (April 27), I will switch to Mon-Wed-Friday schedule due to a busy personal schedule. This will be temporary (hopefully). Thank you for understanding! <<less

For centuries, the Holy Grail has been wielded by the chosen Sage — a being of immense power tasked with maintaining the fragile balance between the human world and the hidden domains of the Shades.... more>>

But then, Grey, a rogue born from pure malice shattered his prison and unleashed hell upon both worlds. Man-eaters now roam the earth, destroying everything at his bidding. None have been able to challenge him. And the age of the Sage appears to be ending in blood.

Sixteen-year-old Z never wanted any of this.

Thrust into possession of the Holy Grail, Z is dragged into the floating Vatican — one of the domains of the Shades.

Hunted by monsters, distrusted by allies, and burdened with a power that is deemed as a curse, he must survive deadly trials, ruthless rivals, and his own fragile humanity if he hopes to stand against Grey.

But as Z grows stronger, he begins to uncover a terrifying truth: The greatest war he will ever fight is not against Grey, not against the man-eaters, and not against the rival domains. It is against the destiny that has already been written for him.

In a world where becoming the hero may require becoming the monster, Z must decide how much he is willing to lose — and how far he is willing to fall — to save everyone.

Rising of the Sage is a dark fantasy tale of power, rebellion, sacrifice, and the brutal cost of truth. <<less

An airbender who can't fight is just a monk who's really good at running away. The Air Nomads have known this for hundreds of years and considered it a virtue.... more>>

Sonam, who died in the 21st century and woke up at the Southern Air Temple, knows it's a death sentence. He has twelve years before Sozin's Comet, a head full of memories from a world where this one was a TV show, and the growing suspicion that every single person he's ever met in this life is going to burn because their culture decided that fighting back was beneath them.

The temples have thirty-six tiers of airbending. He's building the thirty-seventh, but the monks would rather exile him than learn it. <<less

BEAST WALTZ: THE KISS OF DEATH
Volume One... more>>

Richard Mason reads the room and keeps his face still.
Vietnam vet. Bouncer at a sleazy midtown club. The kind of man who knows when trouble walks in wearing silk and a smile.

She came through his rope at midnight - elegant, French, and lethal. By the time she left, something ancient and hungry had clawed its way awake in his chest. Three days of fever burned through his sheets while his body tried to tear itself apart.

He wakes into a New York he never knew existed beneath the one he'd been surviving. Factions of monstrous predators run their wars in the shadows. Coworkers smell wrong. A Russian wolf has been circling his building. Troublesome cats stalk his every step.

And the Modern Beast Ball is coming - seven nights of blood and fucking where clans settle dominance the old way. The woman who woke him will be waiting there, poison on her lips and a smile that says she wants to finish what she started.

Rich was just another broken soldier.
Now he's the American Hound in a room full of monsters.
The Beasts think they can break him.

They're about to learn it takes two to tango - and Rich plans to lead. <<less

What if your past self came back — not to save you, but to warn you that you're not strong enough yet?
Ragna Kent, 'just... more>> a Hunter', whose granddaughter happened to be a 'Divine Hero' in the previous Timelines, but was betrayed by the gods (Diviners). Once he knew this, he and his previous timeline variants decided to gain power, leveling up to fight the gods to settle the score. <<less

Indra has no past, no future, and completely dead energy pathways. Taken in as an orphan by Wangsa Rentaka, he spent his life bleeding for the people he loved. His reward? Being thrown in a cage and betrayed by the very fiancée he nearly died to save. Left to rot in a dark dungeon to secure a political alliance with the ruthless Wangsa Agung Merah, Indra was supposed to be nothing more than a convenient sacrifice.... more>>

But the dark gave him a way to change his fate.

Gifted an empty Dewata Core, and thrust across space and time into the memories of a boy to learn ancient techniques, Indra violently forces his dead Prana Veins back to life. He returns from the brink not as a cripple, but as an Initial Copper Satria. He managed to tear open one hundred and twenty energy gates, completely shattering the kingdom's established logic that only seventy-two even existed.

Now, he has an alliance to break.

To stop Wangsa Baskara from claiming the Dewata Soul of the ancient Raja Bara, Indra is going to have to tear down the nobility. But the sprawling, warring factions of Nusantara are only the first chessboard.

Indra is an Asadi—a champion chosen to fight for the God's Inheritances in the impending global Grand Trial. To uncover the erased memories of his past, his journey will drag him from the deep jungles of his home to brutal, warring continents ruled by empires of Roman, Greek, Chinese, and Japanese descent (Well, I believe you will like this.)

Someone planned all of this so he could devour the heavens. And he is... the final piece.

A Quick Note from the Author (What to Expect):

I am trying to bring a fresh take to progression fantasy. The beginning arcs are deeply rooted in the lore, culture, and martial arts of Nusantara (the Southeast Asian archipelago).

You are going to see local terms for weapons, noble titles, and a few others (don't worry, there is a seamless glossary provided so you will never get lost).

If you love a true weak-to-strong grind where the main character starts at rock bottom and earns every single power-up through blood and logic, you will feel right at home. Expect hard magic mechanics, satisfying power scaling, ruthless politics, and a massive world that eventually expands into other distinct continents.

Best of all? I have been writing this for almost a year. There are over 100+ chapters already banked and ready to go. Settle in, because this story isn't getting dropped.

To kick things off, I will be dropping 7 to 10 chapters on the first day, followed by a steady release of one chapter every single day.

Want to read ahead and get more chapters right now? Advanced chapters are already waiting for you on ! <<less